Physical Education Studies, A.A.

Associate in Arts
HEGIS #5299.30
Chairperson: Colleen Ferris
McDonough Sports Complex, Room 206, (518) 629-7372

The Physical Education Studies program provides advisement and a comprehensive offering of Physical Education courses for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution for physical education, exercise science, health studies, sports studies or a related area. The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree in Physical Education Studies is suitable for students whose goals include coaching, teaching, sports medicine, and overall fitness and wellness careers. The program introduces students to the field of Physical Education and provides background knowledge and skills that are important to Physical Education professionals, with courses ranging from health, human anatomy and physiology, sports nutrition, and sports psychology to required SUNY general electives / liberal arts courses.

Specific core courses will address pedagogy, psychology, motor skill and movement abilities as well as health and fitness promotion.

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses	Entry Term	Special Notes	H.S. Average
1 unit of any math, including GED math and 1 unit of any science	Fall and Spring	Strongly recommend high school biology.	70 or above

The estimated cost of books for the student enrolled in the first full-time term as outlined would be approximately $616.

Total Credits Required: 62

Major Requirements*

*or specific course equivalents as approved by the department chairperson.

BIOL 119 General Zoology Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 127 Principles of Sports and Exercise Nutrition Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 150 General Biology I Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 151 General Biology II Credits: 4
BIOL 230 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 270 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIOL 234 Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 271 Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 102 English Composition II Credits: 3
ENGL 125 Public Speaking Credits: 3
HLTH 152 First Aid Credits: 2
MATH 120 Real World Mathematics Credits: 3
PHED 180 Intro to Physical Education Credits: 3
PHED 280 Introduction to Sports Medicine Credits: 3
OR
HLTH 160 Personal and Community Health Credits: 3
PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 200 Child Psychology Credits: 3
SOCL 100 Sociology Credits: 3
HIST 100 Western Civilization and The World I Credits: 3
OR
HIST 101 Western Civilization and The World II Credits: 3
OR
HIST 130 Medieval History Credits: 3
OR
HIST 137 History of World War II Credits: 3
HIST 110 Interpretations of American History I Credits: 3
OR
HIST 111 Interpretations of American History II Credits: 3
OR
HIST 115 Intro to African-American History Credits: 3
OR
HIST 139 Introduction to The Vietnam War Credits: 3
PHED/HLTH Electives Credits: 9
(1) Restricted Electives Credits: 6

(1) Restricted Electives Credits: 6

Courses must be designated as both “SUNY General Education” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences” courses. In addition, one of the following SUNY General Education categories must be satisfied: OC, HU, AR or FL.

Total Credits Required: 62

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

FORM 102 College Forum Credits: (1)
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
MATH 120 Real World Mathematics Credits: 3
HIST 110 Interpretations of American History I Credits: 3
OR
HIST 111 Interpretations of American History II Credits: 3
OR
HIST 115 Intro to African-American History Credits: 3
OR
HIST 139 Introduction to The Vietnam War Credits: 3
PHED 180 Intro to Physical Education Credits: 3
PHED/HLTH Electives Credits: 3

Term Total: 15

Second Term

BIOL 119 General Zoology Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 127 Principles of Sports and Exercise Nutrition Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 150 General Biology I Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 151 General Biology II Credits: 4
ENGL 102 English Composition II Credits: 3
PHED 280 Introduction to Sports Medicine Credits: 3
OR
HLTH 160 Personal and Community Health Credits: 3
HIST 100 Western Civilization and The World I Credits: 3
OR
HIST 101 Western Civilization and The World II Credits: 3
OR
HIST 130 Medieval History Credits: 3
OR
HIST 137 History of World War II Credits: 3
PHED/HLTH Electives Credits: 3

Term Total: 16

Third Term

BIOL 230 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 270 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
ENGL 125 Public Speaking Credits: 3
PSYC 100 General Psychology Credits: 3
Restricted Elective Credits: 3
PHED/HLTH Electives Credits: 2

Term Total: 15

Fourth Term

BIOL 234 Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 271 Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
HLTH 152 First Aid Credits: 2
PSYC 200 Child Psychology Credits: 3
SOCL 100 Sociology Credits: 3
PHED/HLTH Electives Credits: 1
Restricted Elective Credits: 3