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Weather Alert

Kean University will have an early dismissal at 1 p.m. today, July 31, per Governor Murphy’s early closure for state offices due to the flood watch issued in areas throughout New Jersey. 

Classes scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. or later will be conducted remotely. 

All administrative offices and services on Kean’s main campus in Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands will close at 1 p.m. Employees working on campus as well as those working remotely may end their workday at that time.  

Only essential personnel should report to work after 1 p.m. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will remain open for lunch until 1:30 p.m. Dinner service will run from 5:30-7 p.m. Starbucks, Cougars Den and Outtakes will close at 1 p.m. 

Physical Education and Health

The Physical Education and Health Teacher Licensure program prepares you for a career as a professional educator, mentor and leader trained to shape the physically active lifestyles of K-12 children. 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.

Kean physical education majors benefit from rich academics and extensive fieldwork that prepare them for certification and outstanding careers as teachers, coaches and yoga instructors.

Successful graduates are eligible for New Jersey's Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) license with certification in Health Education. In addition to Physical Education and Health, the Driver's Education and Yoga Training certification are available opportunities within the program.

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Victoria Stec '19 - Physical Education Major - Kean Athletics Volleyball

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 physical education teacher at Monroe High School.

What Do You Learn as a Physical Education and Health Major?

  • Receive instruction and clinical experience in all levels of K-12, both in the classroom and in partnering school districts 
  • Begin fieldwork in the second year of study
  • Engage in 750+ hours of hands-on learning in an authentic learning environment
  • Use theory and practice to assess, design and implement health and physical education lessons, integrating social and emotional learning (SEL) competencies 
  • Learn to apply program content in alignment with state and national standards
  • Practice what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios with diverse populations in both elementary- and secondary-school settings

Program Information

B.S. Physical Education and Health Teacher Certification

Faculty:
Edward Olsen, Ed.D., Assistant Professor
Eunice Pschorr, Lecturer II
Amanda Rodrigues, Ed.D., Lecturer
Lisa Szekeres, Lecturer II

Other programs you might be interested in

At Kean, you are able to connect with your professors and classmates. Once I visited the Physical Education department and met with faculty I knew I wanted to attend Kean and be a part of something special.

Priscilla Vera ’20
B.S. in Physical Education and Health
Priscilla Vera Physical Education Major

Cougars Climb Higher

At Kean, we believe learning extends far beyond the walls of our classrooms and labs. That's why we encourage you to live on campus, study abroad and pursue internships that will advance your career. Find out more.

World-Class Facilities

Kean offers one of the best-equipped athletic training centers in the nation with provisions rarely seen at the NCAA Division III level.  

Athletic Training Facilities - Credit: Sara Ridgway
World-Class Facilities

Internships and Jobs

At Kean, we believe in helping all of our students find internships and jobs that support their career goals. Career services staff provide professional services and offer job fairs and networking events year-round.

Kean students gain real-world experience through internships. (Medical Technology)
Internships and Jobs

Intramurals

Kean's intramural sports programs offer students, faculty and staff fun and competitive ways to stay in shape and engage in on-campus sports activities.

Recreation and Intramurals Photo by Scott Lewis
Intramurals

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