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Skills-Based Physical Education/Social Emotional Learning Certificate
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Credits:
12(2 or more terms)
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Degree:
Graduate Certificate
Program Description
Advance your skills in teaching physical education. The Physical Education/Social Emotional Learning (SEL) certificate coursework is based on SHAPE America's Grade Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education and the CASEL Social Emotional Competencies. If you have a Massachusetts initial license in physical education, you may also submit the credits earned in this program when applying for or renewing your Massachusetts professional license. All courses for this program are taught online.
What Is Social and Emotional Learning?
Social and emotional learning (SEL) focuses on helping students to integrate skills, attitudes, and behaviors that contribute to overall personal wellbeing. This includes self-awareness, self-management (such as goal setting and impulse control), social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Cambridge College Skills-Based Physical Education/Social Emotional Learning Program Highlights
Teaching physical education is about helping students to enjoy a lifetime of healthy physical activity. Designed to advance your knowledge and skills as an educator, this program offers several key benefits:
- Online classes. The Physical Education/Social Emotional Learning certificate program at Cambridge College is offered entirely online, giving you maximum flexibility to work at a time and place that’s convenient for you.
- Experienced faculty. Online classes at Cambridge College are highly collaborative, interactive learning experiences led by scholar practitioners who bring extensive research and professional experience to the program.
- Exceptional value. Cambridge College is one of the most affordable four-year private nonprofit colleges in the nation, offering quality education at a low tuition rate.
Skills-Based Physical Education/SEL Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will have greater competency teaching physical education and social and emotional learning. Skills gained include:
- Knowledge and strategies to implement model-based instruction in physical education.
- Using assessment data to inform performance-based assessment and instruction.
- Designing quality physical education programming.
- Implementing best practices such as standards-based assessments, curriculum including social emotional learning, and instruction.
Physical Education Jobs
Possible career pathways for graduates of this program include:
- Physical Education Teacher
- Health Teacher
- Social and Emotional Learning Specialist
- Coach
Example Physical Education/Social Emotional Learning Certificate Courses
This program features four courses, each of which is delivered online:
- Model-Based Instruction in Physical Education
- Assessment in Physical/Social Emotional Education
- Quality Programming in Physical/Social Emotional Education
- Best Practices in Physical/Social Emotional Education
Download the Skills-Based Physical Education/Social Emotional Learning program sheet.
Related Programs at Cambridge College
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Curriculum
Courses
12
Credits
Strategies for Inclusion in Physical Education
EHE 718 • 3 credit(s)
Empower your instruction with the information and tools necessary for the successful inclusion of students with varying needs, including students that need modifications beyond typical planning. This course provides resources with practical applications and easily implemented planning and assessment strategies for physical educators, adapted physical educators, special education teachers, therapeutic recreation specialists and parents. Assessments include classwork, discussions, protocols, and a mini-lesson. The key assessment is a five-lesson skills-based unit.
Model Based Instruction in Physical Education
EHE 710 • 3 credit(s)
This course deepens the knowledge of Model-Based Instruction (MBI). Students examine personal teaching philosophies, analyze instructional practices, and the relationship between SEL and SHAPE Outcomes. Survey best practice models: Direct and Indirect Instruction, Personalized System for Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Sport Education, Peer Teaching, Inquiry Teaching, Tactical Games, and Teaching for Personal/Social Responsibility. Assessments include classwork, discussion forums, and how to assess student learning in MBI. The key assessment is an MBI unit plan.
Best Practices in Physical-Social Emotional Education
EHE 704 • 3 credit(s)
The teaching for learning element is the foundation of quality physical education and includes physical literacy, understanding and incorporating a teaching for learning approach, and motivating students. The second element is teaching to the national standards, incorporating assessments that measure acquisition of grade level outcomes, and the alignment of SEL competencies to the national standards. Assessments include class activities, a discussion board, and a mid-semester project. The key assessment is a best practices paper.
Assessment in Physical-Social Emotional Education
EHE 706 • 3 credit(s)
Learn to gather data from pre/post assessments and use the data to inform performance-based assessment and instruction. Students implement and interpret a variety of formative assessments and design standards-based instruction and summative performance assessments. These pedagogical practices contribute to the improvement of teaching and learning in physical/social emotional education. Assessments include a mini-lesson, power point, and testing protocol. The key assessment is a standards-based unit.
Program Chair
Core Faculty
(617) 873-0212sandra.bridwell@cambridgecollege.edu
(617) 873-0849james.horn@cambridgecollege.edu
Senior Instructor
(617) 873-0279Peter.Ash@go.cambridgecollege.edu
(617) 873-0770William.Hoyt@go.cambridgecollege.edu
(617) 873-0347Patricia.Johnson@cambridgecollege.edu
617-873-0292John.Papadonis@cambridgecollege.edu
617-873-0181doris.vangorder@cambridgecollege.edu
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Admissions
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Admission Test:
No standardized graduate school tests required for admission into non-licensure programs.
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Admissions Office:
1-800-829-4723
- Application Form:
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Application Fee:
$50 ($100 for international students; $100 for EdD)
Health Requirements for Massachusetts Students
The Massachusetts Health Department and Cambridge College require the following of students in Massachusetts:
Immunizations – All students in Massachusetts are required to get certain immunizations before you can register for your first term. See form
Health Insurance – In Massachusetts, undergraduate students taking nine or more credits/term and graduate students taking six or more credits/term must enroll in the College’s health insurance plan. Students who have insurance with comparable coverage may request a waiver. See information and enroll or waive.
School Requirements
See Admissions Requirements for School of Education
International Students
International students need to provide supplemental documentation:
- Official demonstration of English language proficiency
- Supplemental documentation for issuance of I-20
- International transcripts, evaluated by an accepted evaluation service
Transfer Credit
Graduate program applicants, please complete the transfer credit request form if you wish to have prior course work evaluated for transfer. Learn more.
Undergraduate program applicants, once you are accepted, your official transcripts are evaluated for transfer credit.
Tuition
Please Note: This program has not yet been approved for Financial Aid.
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Credits:
12
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Cost per credit hour:
$609
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Application Fee:
$50 ($100 for international students; $100 for EdD)
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Health Insurance Fee:
$3,962 - Required for Massachusetts students only. See waiver details on Tuition & Fees page.
Note: Rates are as of July 2022, and are subject to change without notice. Rates apply to all students, unless otherwise noted.
Financial Aid
Cambridge College offers financial aid to students in our degree programs who are enrolled at least half time. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 6 credits each term. Graduate and doctoral students must be enrolled in at least 4 credits each term. Learn more
Grants, Scholarships and Loans
Cambridge College welcomes the opportunity to support your efforts to pay for college. Federal, state and local resources in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and work-study, including Cambridge College Scholarships, are available to help defray the cost of tuition. Learn more
Getting Your Company to Help
Many companies have tuition assistance programs, designed to help their employees with their professional development. Learn more
Take the Next Step Toward Your Certificate in Physical Education and Social and Emotional Learning
Take the Next Step Toward Your Certificate in Physical Education and Social and Emotional Learning
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