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 100 | College Learning: Theory and Practice | 2 |
| HRD 100A | College Life Seminar | 2 |
| HRD 110 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1-2 |
General Education Requirements
Introduction to College Writing
| ENG 101 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Writing II
Choose one:
| ENG 102 | Academic Writing | 3 |
| ENG 103 | Writing in and about the Sciences | 3 |
| ENG 104 | Writing for Business and the Professions | 3 |
| ENG 105 | Writing in and about the Social Sciences | 3 |
| ENG 106 | Writing in and about the Performing and Visual Arts | 3 |
| ENG 107 | Language, Structure and Style | 3 |
| ENG 108 | Writing in and about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 109 | Elements of Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENG 110 | Elements of Technical Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Introductory Statistics with Probability
| MAT 127 | Introductory Statistics with Probability | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Anatomy and Physiology I
| BIO 107 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
General Psychology
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
SUNY Gen Ed World History and Global Awareness
| SUNY Gen Ed World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
SUNY Gen Ed US History and Civic Engagement
| SUNY Gen Ed US History and Civic Engagement | 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 | 3 |
| SUNY Gen Ed World Languages | 3 |
| SUNY Gen Ed Humanities 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 108 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Program Core Requirements
Program Core
| PED 105 | Introduction to Physical Education | 3 |
| PED 106 | Athletic Training I | 3 |
| PED 210 | Philosophy, Principles, and Organization of Athletics in Education | 3 |
| PED 212 | Theory and Techniques of Coaching | 2 |
| HED 103 | College Health | 3 |
| HED 104 | First Aid and Safety | 2 |
| PED Activity Credits | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives
NONE
Electives
Electives
8 credits in any course.
Athletic Training, Coaching/Health and Physical Education Teaching, Fitness & Performance or Adventure Sports course concentrations recommended.
Recommended Sequence
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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
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
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
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
Notes
- 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 |