2014-15 University Bulletin 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2014-15 University Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physical Education: Teaching, B.S.


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NY State Program Code: 23164
HEGIS Code: 0835.00
CIP Code: 13.1314

Required GPA: 2.75
Credits Required for Major: 82
Credits Required to Graduate: 120

The Physical Education Teacher Certification program prepares students for New York State Teacher Certification for Physical Education for grades Pre-K to 12. The program provides students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to develop, teach and promote fitness and wellness programs. Students learn to use exercise, sports, games and dance in age-appropriate programs for Pre-K to 12.

General Education


All students must satisfy the University’s General Education requirements , in addition to the requirements for the major. Students completing the B.A. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must also satisfy the University’s foreign language requirement. There is no University requirement for a foreign language for the B.A. degree awarded by other schools of the University or for other bachelor’s degrees such as the B.S. or B.F.A.

Student Teaching (6 credits)


State Teacher Certification Requirements


  • Foreign or Sign Language
  • Workshop: Child Abuse Identification
  • Workshop: Violence Prevention
  • Workshop: Dignity for All Students Act

Other Requirements


  • Workshop: Concussion Management
  • Workshop: Outdoor Education

Notes


  • Major students must attain a grade of C- or higher in all PED major courses to be eligible for continuance, practicum, or enrollment into 500-level courses.
  • The following New York State certification requirements workshops can be met by physical eduation and health education courses as indicated:

Semester Sequence


Degree: B.S.
Required GPA: 2.75
Credits Required for Major: 82
Credits Required to Graduate: 120

 
Requirements
Course Credits Freshmen Sophomore Junior Senior
    Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring
PED (0852) 100 Principles of Health And Physical Education 3              
PED (0852) 167 First Aid and Injury Control 3   or or        
PED (0852) 375 Social Issues in Physical Education and Sport 3              
BIO (0105) 203 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4              
PIA (0501) 115 Developmental Psychology
or
PIA (0501) 116 Developmental Psychology—Adolescence
or
EST (0836) 221 Child Development
or
EST (0836) 222 Adolescent Development




3
 
   




 
         
PED (0852) 210 Tumbling 2     or or    
PED (0852) 237 Fundamental Movement and Games 2   or or or    
PED (0852) 250 Lifetime Activities 2     or or    
PED (0852) 550 Project Adventure 2     or or    
PED (0852) 230 Track & Field 1     or or    
PED (0852) 244 Badminton 1     or or    
PED (0852) 266 Soccer 1     or or    
PED (0852) 268 Basketball 1     or or    
PED (0852) 269 Volleyball 1     or or    
BIO (0105) 204 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4              
PED (0852) 290 Tech in Hth and Phys Ed 3                
EST (0836) 304 Community, School and Society 3     or        
PED (0852) 340 Curriculum & Teaching 3              
PED (0852) 315 Motor Development 3              
PED (0852) 461 Kinesiology 3              

ELY (0802) 530 Lit for Phys and Hth Educators

 3             or or
PED (0852) 380 PE Elementary School 3              
PED (0852) 463 Physiology of Exercise 3           or  
PED (0852) 470 Health and Fitness 3              
PED (0852) 469 Adapted Physical Education 3              
PED (0852) 488 Practicum Teaching I ** 2              
PED (0852) 550 Workshops in Physical Education** 1              
PED (0852) 488 Practicum Teaching II ** 2              
PED (0852) 525 Curriculum & Methods of Instruction in Physical Education 3              
PED (0852) 505 Professional Seminar 3             or
PED (0852) 536 Student Teaching 6              
1Any class in Literacy Methods is acceptable. Choose in consultation with an advisor.
** These courses have to be taken concurrently.
Additional Required Method Courses - (2 credits min.)
0852-115 Team Handball Coach Workshop 1      ✓  or or    
0853-100 Swimming  1      ✓ or or    
0852-242 Tennis  1      ✓  or or    
0852-261 Field Hockey  1      ✓  or  ✓ or    
0852-263 Lacrosse  1      ✓  or  ✓ or    
0852-581 Outdoor Adventure  1      ✓  or  ✓ or    

 

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