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: 63
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 Program , 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.

Physical Education Content Core (43 credits)

PED (0852) 100 - Principles of Health and Physical Education Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 290 - Technology in Health and Physical Education Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 315 - Motor Development Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 340 - Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education Credits: 3.00
ESC (0854) 361 - Kinesiology Credits: 3.00 /BIO (0105) 361 - Kinesiology Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 375 - Social Issues in Physical Education and Sports Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 380 - Phys Ed in The Elementary School Credits: 3.00
ESC (0854) 463 - Physiology of Exercise (Lecture and Lab) Credits: 3.00
/BIO (0105) 463 - Physiology of Exercise (Lecture and Lab) Credits:3.00
PED (0852) 469 - Adapted Physical Education Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 470 - Health and Fitness Credits: 3.00
or
PED (0852) 509 - Hth Related Fitness Ed Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 488 - Practicum in Teaching Credits: 2.00
PED (0852) 493 - Practicum II-Physical Education Credits: 2.00
PED (0852) 525 - Curriculum and Methods in Physical Education Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 500 - Organization & Principles of Coaching Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 550 - Social & Cultural Issues in Health Education Credits: 3.00

Physical Education Electives (5 variable credits)

ESC (0854) 288 - Sports Medicine Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 205 - Nutrition for Healthful Living Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 372 - Human Sexuality Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 373 - Essentials of Healthful Living Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 167 - First Aid and Injury Control Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 299 - Practicum in Inclusive Physical Activity Credits: 2.00
PED (0852) 491 - Independent Study Credits: 1.00 to 6.00
PED (0852) 680 - Special Topics: Advanced Topics in Physical Education Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 580 - Special Topics Credits: 3.00 or PED (0852) 490 - Special Topics Credits: 3.00
PES (0853) 105 - S/T: Physical Education Activity Elective Credits: 1.00
PES (0853) 120 - Conditioning And Weight Control Credits: 1.00
PES (0853) 121 - Fitness Fundamentals I Credits: 1.00
PES (0853) 130 - Beginning Karate Credits: 2.00
PES (0853) 200 - Special Topics: Phys Ed Activity Elective Credits: 2.00
PES (0853) 225 - Introduction to Strength Training Credits: 1.00
PES (0853) 227 - Advanced Resistance Exercise Training Credits: 1.00
PES (0853) 228 - Fitness Fundamentals II Credits: 1.00
PES (0853) 224 - Personal Fitness Credits: 2.00
PES (0853) 271 - Sport Fundamentals Credits: 2.00
PES (0853) 422 - Yoga Credits: 2.00
PES (0853) 513 - Baseball Coaching Wksp Credits: 1.00
PES (0853) 526 - Basketball Coaching Workshop Credits: 1.00
PES (0853) 529 - Lacrosse Coaching Workshop Credits: 1.00
PES (0853) 540 - Officiating Workshop Credits: 2.00

Physical Education Methodology (12 required credits)

PED (0852) 237 - Fundamental Movement and Games Credits: 2.00
PED (0852) 245 - Invasion Games I Credits: 2.00
PED (0852) 246 - Invasion Games II Credits: 2.00
PED (0852) 247 - Net and Racquet Sports Credits: 2.00
PED (0852) 250 - Lifetime Activities Credits: 2.00
PED (0852) 285 - Rhythms and Fitness Activities Credits: 2.00

Other Core Requirements (14 credits)

BIO (0105) 203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4.00
BIO (0105) 204 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I I Credits: 4.00
SOC (0170) 345 - Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 507 - Youth and Violence Credits: 3.00

Education (Pedagogical) Core (9 credits)

PIA (0501) 114 - Lifespan Development for Non-Majors Credits: 3.00
or
PIA (0501) 116 - Adolescent Psychology Credits: 3.00
EST (0836) 304 - Community, Schools and Society Credits: 3.00
ELY (0802) 530 - Literacy for Physical and Health Educators Credits: 3.00 ¹

Student Teaching (6 credits)

PED (0852) 536 - Student Teaching: Phys Ed Credits: 6.00

State Teacher Certification Requirements

Fingerprint Clearance
State Exam EAS
State exam CST
Workshop: Child Abuse and Neglect
Workshop: Violence Prevention
Workshop: Dignity for All Students Act

Other Requirements

Workshop: Concussion Management

Notes

Minimum 2.75 Major GPA required
Minimum C grade required in major courses to apply for NYS Teacher Certification
Minimum of B- needed in courses 500 or higher for the course to apply towards or be transfered to graduate teacher education degree according to NYS regulations

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