The Department of Physical Education at ESU offers a Bachelor of Science degree with majors in Physical Education and Health Education Teacher Education.
Successful completion of the physical education teacher preparation program satisfies the academic requirements for a PK-12 Health and Physical Education Teaching Certificate and PK-12 Health Education Teaching Certificate in Pennsylvania as well as eligibility for teacher certification in most other states.
Undergraduate Program
Mission
The Department of Physical Education Teacher Education faculty provide diverse learning experiences through exemplary teaching, research and service to develop beginning educators who make reflective and deliberate decisions that support and extend the learning of all students.
Vision
We envision a program and its faculty that are recognized as state and national leaders in physical education teacher education. PETE graduates are continuous, lifelong learners who deliver a standards based curriculum to assist P-12 learners in the adoption and maintenance of healthy, active lifestyles. PETE graduates work with their schools and communities to develop quality programs sensitive to the needs of diverse learners.
Values
The Department of Physical Education Teacher Education faculty values inclusiveness, collaborative action research, critical thinking, ethical decision making, and socially conscious practice.
- Lifelong learning
- Standards based practice
Contact Us
Campus Address
Zimbar-Liljenstein 218
(570) 422-3293
Department Chair, Physical Education
Dr. Christine Brett
cbrett@esu.edu
(570) 422-35872
