Health and Physical Education Teacher Prepration - Syracuse University

Health and Physical Education Teacher Prepration from Syracuse University is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. Syracuse University's Health and Physical Education major prepares students for teaching health education and physical education , all grades, in public and private schools. With specialized training in teaching methods and "in school" field experiences, the program's small class sizes allow teacher candidates to develop strong relationships with their professors and peers. Syracuse University Health and Physical Education students develop skills and knowledge of multicultural methods and practices in urban and inclusive education settings that reflect an ever-changing world. What is Health Education? School Health education involves teaching pre-kindergarten through grade twelve children specialized skills in sensitive areas. These skills include accessing information, analyzing influences, decision making, goal setting, interpersonal communication skills, self management and advocacy. These skills are integrated into ten content areas: community health, consumer health , environmental health, family life, mental and emotional health , injury prevention and safety, nutrition, personal health, prevention and control of disease and substance use and abuse. Health Educators at all levels are responsible for addressing these skills on a continuum of ability levels to include meeting the needs of children with disabilities. What is Physical Education? Physical Education involves teaching pre-kindergarten through grade twelve children the performance and understanding of basic motor skills, games, and lifelong fitness activities as well as the social and personal skills related to participating in physical activities. Physical Educators at all levels are responsible for addressing these skills on a continuum of ability levels to include meeting the needs of children with disabilities. Why Study Health and Physical Education at Syracuse University? Students are prepared for two teaching certifications: Health Education and Physical Education Small class sizes that provide a high degree of personal support and "hands-on" teaching Experience ( 100+ hours) in schools prior to student teaching, starting spring of the first year A focus on "Success for All Children" with particular emphasis on urban, inclusive, and multicultural settings View more details on Syracuse University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.