1. Rowan University, College of Education
Incoming Health and Physical Education teaching certification majors
Nick Iraldi

2. Prior to Enrollment Submit application and fee
Meet with program advisor
Successfully complete Praxis I test
Must pass before taking core specialization courses

3. Advisor and Coordinators
Melvin Pinckney, academic advisor, co-coordinator 
(856) 
Responsible for advising all teaching certification majors
Jeanine Dowd,
academic advisor  
HPFM majors last names H-Z
Laurie Dwyer,  
HPFM majors last names A-G

4. Freshman year Mostly general education classes
- College composition I, II
- Math
- Lab science
- History
- Fine arts

5. Teacher certification
Sophomore year
HES core classes
Teacher certification
Structure & function I, II
Foundations of fitness
Tech and assess
TLC I, II
Teaching reading and writing

6. Junior year HES Core classes Pedagogy classes Teaching concepts of:
- Health Ed. I, II
- Secondary PE I, II
- Elementary PE
Kinesiology
Exercise physiology
Basic Nutrition

7. Senior year K-12 curriculum instruction Adapted PE
School Health Program Planning
Practical Field experience

8. Clinical Practice Finally… 12 weeks student teaching secondary PE
12 weeks student teaching elementary PE
Clinical practice seminar course
Finally…

9. Graduation!!

10. Policies and Requirements
C- or better in all courses
Overall GPA of 3.0
Must pass Praxis I, II
“Meet expectations” for all field experiences
Completed clinical practice application

11. College of Education
Program guide, benchmarks, policies, and courses

12. Around campus Education (James) Hall Esby Gym
Most general and education courses
Esby Gym
Pedagogy courses

13. Campus map

14. Professional Development
Field experiences
Lesson planning
Conventions
Pedagogy courses
On campus seminars

15. Field experiences TLC I, II Junior Practicum Clinical Practice
Observe and participate in class lessons
Develop and teach lessons
Interact with teachers and students from various schools

16. Pedagogy Courses First-hand experiences in HPE lessons
Opportunity to develop lesson plans
Knowledgeable instructors
Hands-on learning

17. Conventions NJAHPERD NJEA SHAPE America
Great opportunity to gain insightful knowledge from some of the best educators in the country
Dozens of Rowan students and faculty attend

18. HES club Why should you join… Get to know other HES majors
Attend conventions
Actively involved in campus events
Raise money for health organizations
Tons of fun events, trips, and activities

19. Events on campus Intramural sports Variety of sports
All Rowan students play for cheap or free
Great chance to meet new people
Unified sports
Students pair with Special Olympics athletes
Promotes friendship and inclusion
Still a competitive atmosphere

20. Rowan Unified soccer team wins gold
at Special Olympics!

21. College of Education Why should you apply… 90 years of excellence
Nationally accredited program
Outstanding reputation in teacher prep
Nationally renown professors in the field of Health and Physical Education
The Rowan experience!!

22. Expect more. Achieve more