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The Kinesiology major and all the concentrations are accredited by Middle States and are approved programs by the NYS Department of Education. In addition, the Teacher Certification concentration is accredited by NCATE and the Athletic Training concentration is accredited by CAATE. For more information on AKA, go to www.americankinesiology.org.

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Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies and Physical Education (KSSPE)

The graduate physical education program in the Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies and Physical Education offers students preparation in three courses of study.
The program emphasizes excellence in teaching, scholarship, creative endeavors and service to community. The faculty is committed to providing programs that prepare professionals who are highly qualified teachers, coaches, leaders and administrators in physical education and sport. Furthermore, the faculty believes that collaborative efforts are fundamental to the success of all programs in developing thoughtful and articulate individuals with the integrity and adaptability for dealing with a culturally diverse and changing world.

Adapted Physical Education

This course of study prepares future teachers for meeting the needs of youth with gross motor developmental delays. The first Adapteed Phyiscal Education track in the nation was devloped here.

Athletic Administration

Intended for prospective interscholastic or intercollegiate athletic administrators. Students who wish to secure professional teaching certification in physical education may select this track and students who wish to work at the collegiate/university level, without teaching certification in physical education, may also select this course of study.

Teacher Education/Pedagogy

This course of study prepares students for careers in teaching. The graduate teacher education/pedagogy track provides opportunity to gain professional certification.