The Physical Education teacher preparation program prepares future teachers for public and private schools in the State of Connecticut. Those students who successfully complete the program are eligible for certification in nursery/kindergarten – grade 12 Physical Education.
For more information on teacher certification, please see the Department of Teacher Education.
The Exercise Science and Health Promotion program is a non-teacher certifiable program, which prepares students for employment in fitness/wellness centers at worksite (business and industry) medical (hospitals, clinics and HMOs) and strength and conditioning settings. Students are given the necessary cognitive and practical experiences for certification by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Students are responsible for assessing, interpreting, prescribing and designing health and physical activity programs.
Undergraduate applicants seeking admission to the Exercise Science and Health Promotion Program are required to submit a file of materials for review by the Department of Physical Education and Human Performance. The applicant’s completed file should be submitted prior to September 21 for fall candidates and February 21 for spring candidates of the second semester sophomore year. Applications for admission may be obtained in the Department of Physical Education and Human Performance, Kaiser Hall, Room 0180.
The Athletic Training program is a non-teacher certifiable program, which prepares students for employment as athletic trainers in sports medicine clinics, schools and colleges, and professional sports. Students are given the necessary cognitive and practical experiences for certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), Board of Certification.
For more information, please see the Athletic Training website.