Physical Education PreK-12

The Physical Education PreK-12 major is tailor-made for individuals who have a passion for sports, exercise, and the transformative power of physical movement.

The program equips Physical Education Teacher Candidates with the necessary knowledge, teaching methods, physical abilities, and professional attitudes to create learning environments that foster development across psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains. This accredited programaligns with both state and national standards for physical education, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to inspire and educate students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Students complete 100 hours of fieldwork and 300 hours of student teaching in PreK–12 New York City schools, allowing students to prepare for New York State teacher certification. These hours are completed through the education and pedagogy courses within the programs.

If you're eager to make a positive impact on others' lives through the medium of physical activity, this program is for you.

Program modality: hybrid (mix of online and in-person)

View the Physical Education PreK-12 description in the college bulletin.

The CAEP logo, which stands for Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, is displayed for the Department of Health and Human Performance.

Accreditation

The Physical Education PreK-12 program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Program Director

Qin Latchman, Ph.D
Office HP-209
Phone: 718-262-5111
E-mail: qlatchman@york.cuny.edu

Revised: August 24, 2026