ESU has been recognized as a leader in teacher preparation since it began as a Normal
School in 1893.
The Department of Physical Education at ESU offers a bachelor of science degree with
majors in Physical Education and Health Education. In addition, students may choose to become certified as a Physical Education and
Health Teacher in Pennsylvania.
The Physical Education and Health Teacher certification program is a unique and dynamic
curriculum for prospective teachers. A student in this area will be prepared to become
a teacher of physical education and health in the public schools.
This 136-credit degree program leads to Commonwealth teaching certificates in Health
Education (P-12), and Health and Physical Education (P-12). Students interested in
this program must complete the degree requirements for both a Bachelor of Science
in Health Education, and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education.
Only those students who satisfactorily complete all requirements in both the physical
education and health education degree programs will be endorsed for certification
to teach Health and Physical Education in Pennsylvania.
Successful completion of the physical education teacher preparation program satisfies
the academic requirements for a K-12 Health and Physical Education Teaching Certificate
and K-12 Health Education Teaching Certificate in Pennsylvania, as well as eligibility
for teacher certification in most other states.
The ESU physical education teacher preparation program is endorsed by NASPE/AAHPERD.
Career Development at ESU
We'll help you launch your career. Support services are available through the ESU
Career Development Center. The center offers a variety of internship opportunities,
career planning, and employment services to all ESU students and alumni.
