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Physical Education Teacher Licensure Program
Our program emphasizes physical education as essential learning that works with classroom learning to holistically educate each child.
Throughout your four-year program, you’ll put your classroom learning to work in practical experience in public schools. You’ll take a range of education courses for teachers. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to apply for physical education initial licensure for grades pre-K to 12.
The program prepares a student to become a teacher of physical education, uniquely equipped to apply personal and professional knowledge in school settings. Initial involvement and hands-on experiences with school students begins in the first academic year, and continues in public and private sectors throughout the four-year program.
Springfield College students will be actively engaged in the principles and methods of teaching, while receiving in-depth exposure to movement concepts and fundamental motor patterns, physical education activities for children, and outdoor adventure activities. Physical activity skill requirements also include courses in traditional sport skills.
The program is designed to help the student complete the movement and sports studies major and meet all requirements set by the physical education teacher licensure program. Upon completion, the student will be licensed to teach physical education for grades Pre-K to 12.
For additional information, contact:
Dr. Daryl Arroyo
Department of Physical Education and Health Education
Phone: (413) 748-4002 or (413) 748-3399
E-mail: darroyo@spfldcol.edu
For information regarding teacher licensure, contact the Office of Educator Preparation and Licensure at (413) 748-3155 or email teacher@spfldcol.edu. Review teacher licensure program information here.
For general admissions information, contact the Admissions Office at (800) 343-1257.
