College Catalog

Physical Education Studies AS (PEDS)

Degree Type: AS

Program Code: PEDS

Hegis Code: 5608.00

Microcredential: http://www.sunyacc.edu/academics/microcredentials

The AS in Physical Education Studies is designed to prepare students for transfer into a baccalaureate program. The program will provide students with the ability to become effective communicators and leaders in teaching or coaching environments.

Through a combination of activity and physical education anatomy/physiology coursework. students will be able (1) apply scholarship and practice of different movement forms of enhance movement competence, (2) apply theoretical and scientific knowledge to areas of personal fitness, healthy lifestyles, sport or therapeutic rehabilitation, (3) effectively communicate essential theories and ethical considerations of physical education and (4) demonstrate athletic proficiency in a variety of applications. This degree will support transfer to a variety of baccalaureate institutions for future employment in the areas of physical education, health education, fitness instruction, coaching and sports science.

Freshman Seminar Requirement

Freshman Experience

Choose one:

HRD 100College Learning: Theory and Practice

2

HRD 100ACollege Life Seminar

2

HRD 110First Year Seminar

1

Total Credit Hours:1-2

General Education Requirements

Introduction to College Writing

ENG 101Introduction to College Writing

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Writing II

Choose one:

ENG 102Academic Writing

3

ENG 103Writing in and about the Sciences

3

ENG 104Writing for Business and the Professions

3

ENG 105Writing in and about the Social Sciences

3

ENG 106Writing in and about the Performing and Visual Arts

3

ENG 107Language, Structure and Style

3

ENG 108Writing in and about Literature

3

ENG 109Elements of Creative Writing

3

ENG 110Elements of Technical Writing

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Introductory Statistics with Probability

MAT 127Introductory Statistics with Probability

4

Total Credit Hours:4

MAT 127: Prereq Required.

Anatomy and Physiology I

BIO 107Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

Total Credit Hours:4

BIO 107: Prereq Required.

General Psychology

PSY 101General Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:3

SUNY Gen Ed World History and Global Awareness

SUNY Gen Ed World History and Global Awareness GGLB

3

Total Credit Hours:3

SUNY Gen Ed US History and Civic Engagement

SUNY Gen Ed US History and Civic Engagement GUSC

3

Total Credit Hours:3

SUNY Gen Ed The Arts or World Languages or Humanities - Liberal Arts and Sciences

Choose one:

SUNY Gen Ed The Arts GART

3

SUNY Gen Ed World Languages GWRL

3

SUNY Gen Ed Humanities - Liberal Arts and Sciences GHUM

3

Total Credit Hours:3

SUNY Gen Ed Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice

SUNY Gen Ed Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice GDVR

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Additional Math or Science Requirement

Anatomy and Physiology II

BIO 108Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4

Total Credit Hours:4

BIO 108: Prereq Required.

Program Core Requirements

Program Core

PED 105Introduction to Physical Education

3

PED 106Athletic Training I

3

PED 210Philosophy, Principles, and Organization of Athletics in Education

3

PED 212Theory and Techniques of Coaching

2

HED 103College Health

3

HED 104First Aid and Safety

2

PED Activity Credits

6

Total Credit Hours:22

PED 210: Spring only.

PED 212: Fall only.

Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives

NONE

Electives

Electives

8 credits in any course.

Total Credit Hours:8

Athletic Training, Coaching/Health and Physical Education Teaching, Fitness & Performance or Adventure Sports course concentrations recommended.

Recommended Sequence

Please Read:

The four-semester sequence may vary by individual student interest and science course requirements.

First Semester

1-2 credits in HRD 100, HRD 100A or HRD 110

3 credits in ENG 101

3 credits in PED 105

3 credits in HED 103

2 credits in PED 212

1 credit in PED Activity Course

3 credits in SUNY Gen Ed The Arts, SUNY Gen Ed World Languages or SUNY Gen Ed Humanities - Liberal Arts and Sciences

Total Credit Hours:16-17

Second Semester

3 credits in ENG 102, ENG 103, ENG 104, ENG 105, ENG 106, ENG 107, ENG 108, ENG 109 or ENG 110

3 credits in PSY 101

2 credits in HED 104

3 credits in PED 210

1 credit in PED Activity Course

4 credits in MAT 127

Total Credit Hours:16

Third Semester

3 credits in SUNY Gen Ed US History and Civic Engagement

4 credits in BIO 107

3 credits in PED 106

3 credits in SUNY Gen Ed Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice

3 credits in Recommended Focus Area elective - See Note 1

2 credits in PED Activity Course

Total Credit Hours:18

Fourth Semester

3 credits in SUNY Gen Ed World History and Global Awareness

4 credits in BIO 108

2 credits in PED Activity Course

3 credits in Recommended Focus Area elective - See Note 1

2 credits in Recommended Focus Area elective - See Note 1

Total Credit Hours:14

Notes

  1. Physical Education Focus Areas:
Athletic Training Coaching/Health & Physical Education Adventure Sports Fitness & Performance
PED 206 Athletic Training II
HRD 178 - Applied Internship -Athletic Training
BIO 115 Human Sexuality
PED 211 Health Science for Coaching (Summer only)
PED 152 Challenge Course I
PED 162 Challenge Course II (Spring only)
PED 165 Rock Climbing I
PED 166 Rock Climbing II
AVS 102 Basic River and Backwater Canoeing
AVS 221 Challenge Course Facilitation
HED 108 Wilderness First Responder
PED 109 - Fitness and Conditioning
Choose any PED activity in areas of Golf, Volleyball, Lifetime Wellness, Yoga, Aerobic Fitness, Weight Training, Tai Chi and/or Recreational Cycling

Total Credit Hours: 64