Physical Education Studies (A.S.)
The Physical Education Studies (A.S.) program is a two-year program that offers courses for students who wish to pursue
a career in physical education. Students in the program can transfer to a four-year
institution where they can complete a Bachelor’s degree and become certified to be
a physical education teacher. Students are required to complete a number of specific
physical education courses. These courses are designed to develop attitudes, appreciation,
personal skills and applied techniques in all types of activities included in the
broad physical education program. The department recommends that if a student wishes
to certify for both Physical Education & Health Education, they should enroll in HED courses as general electives.
It is strongly recommended that interested students make an appointment with the physical
education or health education advisor to ensure proper course selection.
Course Descriptions: Online or PDF
Physical Education Studies
A.S. Program
Hegis Code: 5299
Total Credits: 63
| First Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 100 Enhanced Composition I or ENG 101 Composition I or ENG 108 The Craft of Composition / Honors English I(1) |
3 |
| Math Elective(2) | 3 |
| PED Activities/Methods(3) | 3 |
| PED 190 Introduction to Physical Education | 3 |
| Social Science Elective(4) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 15 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| ENG 102 Composition II or ENG 109 The Art of Analysis / Honors English II |
3 |
| Health Elective(5) | 3 |
| HED 291 Personal Health for Physical Education and Health Majors | 3 |
| Math Elective(2) | 3 |
| PED Activities/Methods(3) | 2 |
| Social Science Elective(4) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 17 |
| Third Semester | Credits |
| AHS 131 Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Health Elective(5) | 3 |
| HED 251 Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PED Activities/Methods | 1 |
| Social Science Elective(6) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 14 |
| Fourth Semester | Credits |
| AHS 132 Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Art Elective(7) | 3 |
| Directed Elective(5) | 3 |
| HED 292 Safety and First Aid | 3 |
| Humanities Elective to World Language Elective(8) | 3 |
| PED Activities/Methods | 1 |
| Total Semester Credits | 17 |
- Depending on placement
- SUNY GE Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning
- Choose from:
PED 106 Team Sports: Soccer, Volleyball and Basketball
PED 107 Racquet Sports: Tennis, Badminton and Pickleball
PED 110 Exercise Leadership: Muscular Strength & Conditioning
PED 111 Exercise Leadership: Aerobic Conditioning
PED 172 Golf (C)
PED 178 Fundamentals of Movement and Rhythm (C) (F)
PED 270 Adventure Activities Coed
PED 275 Water Safety Instructor Coed
- SUNY GE Social Science Elective
PSY 203 General Psychology I,
PSY 212 Adolescent Psychology, or
PSY 213 Child Development
- Choose from:
EXS 193 Introduction to Exercise Science,
EXS 194 Fitness Assessment,
EXS 195 Certification Seminar,
HED 202 Health Through Exercise, Nutrition and Weight,
HED 231 Death Education: A Health Perspective,
HED 271 Alcoholism, Addictions and Abusive Behaviors,
HED 293 Community Health - SUNY GE World History and Global Awareness
- SUNY GE The Arts
- Choose from:
SUNY GE Humanities
SUNY GE World Languages
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