Physical Education
The Physical Education and Health Teacher Licensure program prepares undergraduate students for careers as professional educators, mentors, and leaders trained to shape the physically active lifestyles of K-12 children. Successful graduates are eligible for New Jersey's Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) license with certification in Health Education. In addition to the Physical Education program, the Driver's Education and Yoga Training certification are available opportunities within the program. A career in physical education and health teaching instills a love for active, healthy lifestyles. Whether you’re sharing strategies for healthier living in gymnasiums or classrooms, or improving outcomes as a school leader, you positively influence people’s physical and mental health.
As an instructor of physical education and health, you lead, instruct and motivate people of all ages to exercise, develop personal interests in physical activity, and enhance their health and physical literacy. At Kean, our students benefit from rich academics and extensive fieldwork, that prepare them for certification and outstanding careers as teachers, coaches and yoga instructors! Field experience begins in the second year of study and continues until graduation. Be prepared to coach, train and play with a Physical Education/Health Teaching degree from Kean.

Physical education major Victoria Stec, class of 2019, was a standout on the Cougars women’s volleyball team. She is currently the men’s and women’s head varsity volleyball coach and standout physical education teacher at Monroe High School.
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