The Society of Health and Physical Educators has nationally recognized CPASS for having met or exceeded the Initial Physical Education Teacher Education Standards in preparing our undergraduate students.
Among other categories, the report reviews students’ success in passing the physical education specialty test. WVU’s PETE students boast a pass rate of 100 percent on the Praxis II physical education exam. “The high pass rate on the Praxis II specialty test speaks volumes about the scope and sequence of the undergraduate PETE curriculum, along with the quality of the faculty who deliver it,” said Valerie Wayda, chair, Coaching and Teaching Studies Department, CPASS.
Accreditation acts as a seal of approval and makes sure educator programs prepare new teachers to enter the classroom ready to teach effectively. To maintain accreditation, the institution or program must undergo a review on a regular basis. Typically, SHAPE conducts overviews every 7 to 10 years. These reviews, rooted in continuous improvement, are helping to ensure that preparation programs are more likely to produce successful educators.