Upon successful completion of the Physical Education program at St. Bonaventure University, graduates will be able to meet the standards for Physical Educators developed by SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators:

1. Content and Foundational Knowledge 
Physical education candidates demonstrate an understanding of common and specialized content, and scientific and theoretical foundations for the delivery of an effective preK-12 physical education program. 

2. Skillfulness and Health-Related Fitness
Physical education candidates are physically literate individuals who can demonstrate skillful performance in physical education content areas and health-enhancing levels of fitness. 

3. Planning and Implementation 
Physical education candidates apply content and foundational knowledge to plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with local, state and/or SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education through the effective use of resources, accommodations and/or modifications, technology and metacognitive strategies to address the diverse needs of all students. 

4. Instructional Delivery and Management 
Physical education candidates engage students in meaningful learning experiences through effective use of pedagogical skills. They use communication, feedback, technology, and instructional and managerial skills to enhance student learning. 

5. Assessment of Student Learning 
Physical education candidates select and implement appropriate assessments to monitor students’ progress and guide decision making related to instruction and learning. 

6. Professional Responsibility 
Physical education candidates demonstrate behaviors essential to becoming effective professionals. They exhibit professional ethics and culturally competent practices; seek opportunities for continued professional development; and demonstrate knowledge of promotion/advocacy strategies for physical education and expanded physical activity opportunities that support the development of physically literate individuals. 

St. Bonaventure's annual Girls & Women in Sports Day activities are organized by Dr. Paula Scraba, associate professor of Physical Education.

The day typically begins at 9 a.m. and runs through 2 p.m. Following a talk by a keynote speaker, participants choose to attend various sports clinics conducted by St. Bonaventure coaches and student-athletes. Clinics include such sports as softball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, rugby, tennis, swimming, cross country/track and volleyball.

Lunch is provided free of charge, courtesy of SBU students who donate a meal from their university Aramark meal plans to sponsor a participating student for the day.

Other activities include a question-and-answer session with a panel of St. Bonaventure student/athletes, the ROTC rock-climbing wall, and a visit to the St. Bonaventure Bookstore (with a 20 percent discount). Groups may also sign up for campus tours provided by the Office of Admissions.

There is no charge to schools or students who attend NGWSD at St. Bonaventure, but registration is required.

Read about SBU's Girls & Women in Sports Day 2024

While NGWSD is recognized nationally during the first week of February each year, St. Bonaventure delays its celebration until April, when warmer weather allows for outdoor activities.

A Date for NGSWD 2025 at St. Bonaventure will be announced early in 2025. Details of the event including how to register will be available at that time. Please return to this site to check for updates.

For information or assistance, email Dr. Paula Scraba.