Physical Education Clinical Supervision Certificate

The certificate in physical education clinical supervision will provide licensed physical educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully provide clinical supervision for physical education teacher candidates and practicing physical educators. Specifically, candidates who complete the certificate will have the knowledge and skills to (1) understand the role of mentoring and reflective teaching necessary for supervising teacher candidates and practicing physical educators; (2) implement a wide range of reflective practices that enhance teaching creativity and diversity in physical education; (3) foster effective instruction emphasizing current technology implementation; and (4) prepare teacher candidates as advocates and leaders who will work collaboratively with families, related service specialists, and other specialists to facilitate student academic achievement and skill development. Professionals can enroll as nondegree seeking students, or be enrolled in the MAEd in physical education or the MS in exercise and sport science pedagogy concentration. The 12 s.h. of graduate-level course work will be applicable to the MAEd in physical education or the MS in exercise and sport science pedagogy concentration. Admission is based on completion of the ECU certificate application and approval by the program coordinator. The certificate program requires 12 s.h. of graduate-level course work with completion of the following courses: EXSS 6101 , EXSS 6108 , EXSS 6109 , and EXSS 6110 , and successful completion of a written and practical proficiency test in physical education clinical supervision.