ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT MANUAL - SUNY Cortland

ased experiences which prepare students for employment opportunities or further study inspecialized areas at the graduate level. The Physical Education program is accredited by NCATE andadheres to the NASPE Initial Physical Education Teacher Education Standards.Program PhilosophyThe Teacher Preparation Program for Physical Education is philosophically committed to acomprehensive curriculum building on our tradition of excellence. Our students gain skills, knowledgeand conceptual understanding in physical education through three philosophical value orientations.These orientations include self-actualization, disciplinary mastery and learning process. We increaseself-actualization by placing our students in authentic field, clinical, activity, laboratory and outdooradventure experiences which develop self-knowledge, self-reflection and teaching skills thatcontribute to their professional growth and development. Through our theory and activity core, ourstudents achieve mastery of physical education subject matter. In using the learning process valueorientation, our students examine and assess new and pertinent information for their profession.Through this orientation, students develop problem solving, reflective and analytic skills. Throughoutthe curriculum, we foster the values of responsive communication, collaboration, teamwork,responsibility and character as they apply to today’s society. Throughout our methods courses andclinical field experiences, students integrate personal growth with the civic and professionalresponsibilities required by the teaching profession.Program PurposesThe purposes of our Physical Education Teacher Preparation Program at SUNY Cortland are threefold:‣ to develop effective and reflective physical education professionals for our nation’s schools.‣ to prepare our students to serve as future advocates for quality physical education in our schools.‣ to maintain a high-quality teacher preparation program that serves the teaching professionthrough student/faculty scholarship and service at the local, state and national levels.Program ObjectivesThe following objectives are central to the mission of the Physical Education Teacher PreparationProgram at SUNY Cortland. The program will:‣ endorse fitness in all its forms (cognitive, affective, psychomotor) - including modeling, promotingand teaching fitness as an essential part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.‣ clarify the role that participation in physical activity plays in contributing to positive attitudes,values and behaviors.‣ provide a broad liberal education as well as a solid foundation in the academic subdisciplineswithin physical education.‣ provide motor skill competence for all ability levels.‣ provide models of developmentally appropriate motor and sports skill progressions.‣ support an exploration of the value and forms of student diversity, providing opportunities for allindividuals to participate in multiple activities in a variety of environments.‣ prepare students for professional growth through discovery, teaching/coaching, integration andapplication.‣ assist students to develop and use effective communication and interpersonal skills.‣ provide students with opportunities to use and apply technology within a variety of settingsappropriate to the discipline of Physical Education.4