Canisius offers the only physical education major in the area.  Our program fits the needs of students who want to teach as well as those who will pursue a career outside the classroom.

The Canisius Advantage
In just four years, physical education majors can earn certifications to teach physical education and health to children in grades kindergarden through 12. What’s more, successful completion of our physical education program allows graduates to coach any sport in any New York State school.

Canisius students also benefit from many other certifications we have built into our program, including:
  • Physical Best -- Childhood fitness specialist
  • CSCS -- Strength and conditioning specialist
  • CHES -- Certified Health Education Specialist
  • CAPE -- Certified Adapted Physical Educators
  • ASEP -- American Sport Education Program
As well as:
  • Red Cross lifeguard, CPR, infant CPR, first aid and water safety instructor.
Non-teaching certification programs prepare students for work in a range of fields including management and marketing, sport psychology or graduate school.