Students in Central’s Physical Education for Teacher Certification program can become qualified, physical educators for elementary and secondary schools in Connecticut. Students are provided with a variety of classroom learning experiences as well as experimental learning opportunities with partner school districts where they learn up to date teaching techniques and apply them in an authentic environment. Emphasis is placed on integration of cross-curricular teaching, technology, as well as various teaching strategies to improve physical literacy.
Our Physical Education Teacher Education program is nationally accredited through Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and SHAPE America.