Southern Connecticut State University Health & Physical Education

09/25/2026

The SCSU is positioned in the Department for Health and Movement Sciences where college students have the privilege to learn from experts in exercise science and biomechanics.

🏃 More data isn’t always better.

Dr. Robert Gregory, professor of Health and Movement Sciences and director of Southern’s Connecticut Running Injury Clinic, shared his expertise with The New York Times’ Wirecutter on choosing the right GPS running watch — and why runners should focus on the features they actually need.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hhk65E

09/24/2026

Celebrate with SCSU in this year's homecoming festivities.

09/15/2026

The SCSU Physical Education teacher candidates took their learning outdoors!

Our students in HMS 315 – Teaching Outdoor Pursuits and Adventure Education in Physical Education recently completed hands-on coursework at Camp Awosting in Morris, CT. Experiences like these prepare future PE teachers to inspire movement, teamwork, and adventure in their own classrooms.

Learn more about the SCSU Physical Education Teacher Education Program:
https://www.southernct.edu/physical-education-prek-12

Contact Program Coordinator Dr. Abel-Berei for more info. mailto:[email protected]

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

Did you know that Southern was founded as a normal school that trained teachers?

09/10/2026

Congratulations to SCSU alumna Jen Ackerman on being named the 2026 CTAHPERD High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

Jen's accomplishments, from earning her B.S. in Physical Education in 2006 and M.S. in School Health Education in 2012 at SCSU to making a meaningful impact on students every day, are a testament to her commitment to excellence in health and physical education.

We are proud to count her among our outstanding alumni.


📸CTAHPERD

09/08/2026

Congratulations, Southern Alumni Jen Ackerman for being named CTAHPERD Teacher of the Year. Ackerman is a double alum, with both her Bachelor of Science (Physical Education 2006) and Master's Degree (School Health Education 2012) being from SCSU. It is great to see our alumni doing the good work and our professional organizations recognizing greatness. As a program we look forward to being at the award ceremony at this year's Annual Fall CTAHPERD Conference to celebrate Ackerman's achievement.

Congratulations to 2026 CTAHPERD HS Physical Education Teacher of The Year: Jen Ackerman, LEARN Marine Science Magnet H.S.

09/08/2026

Building comfort and confidence starts early. Freshman HMS students participated in an icebreaker activity during their Inquiry class. The activity aims to help them become more comfortable interacting with fellow students while preparing them for the physical contact involved in working with patients and clients.

08/27/2026