4 + 1 Program in Physical Education: Teaching, B.S. & Health Education: Teaching, M.A.

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NY State Program Code: 23164 (B.S. Physical Education)
HEGIS Code: 0835.00
CIP Code: 13.1314
NY State Program Code: 39800 (M.A. Health Education)
HEGIS Code: 0837.00
CIP Code: 13.1307
Required GPA: 2.75
Credits Required for Major: 63 B.S. in PE/ 34 M.A. in HED
Credits Required to Graduate: 120 B.S. in PE/ 22 Additional M.A. in HED

The 4 + 1 Physical Education and Health Education program prepares students for New York State Teacher Certification for Physical Education and Health Education for grades Pre-K to 12. The program provides students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to develop, teach and promote healthy lifestyles, risk reduction and health advocacy. Multiple, age appropriate strategies are learned and practiced by students in their courses and field experiences. The program prepares students to promote healthful living and to prevent, reduce and defer risky behaviors for grades Pre-K to 12.

General Education

All students must satisfy the University’s requirements, in addition to the requirements for the major. Students Sciences must also satisfy the University’s foreign language requirement.

Physical Education Content Core

(40 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
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 or BIO (0105) 463 - Physiology of Exercise (Lecture and Lab) Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 469 - Adapted Physical Education Credits: 3.00
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
HED (0834) 553 - Mind/Body Dimensions in Health Credits: 3.00

Physical Education Electives

(5 variable credits)

PED (0852) 167 - First Aid and Injury Control Credits: 3.00
ESC (0854) 288 - Sports Medicine Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 544 - Organization & Administration Of Youth Sport Programs Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 580 - Special Topics Credits: 3.00 S/T: Sport Based Youth Development
PED (0852) 680 - Special Topics: Advanced Topics in Physical Education Credits: 3.00 S/T: National Issues PE
or
PED (0852) 490 - Special Topics Credits: 3.00
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) 220 - Cross Training for Health and Fitness Credits: 1.00
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
PED (0852) 491 - Independent Study Credits: 1.00 to 6.00
PED (0852) 581 - Special Topics Credits: 2.00 S/T: Exercise Leadership or S/T: Outdoor Education
PED (0852) 543 - Youth Development Through Sport and Physical Activity Credits: 3.00
PES (0853) 271 - Sport Fundamentals Credits: 2.00
PES (0853) 422 - Yoga Credits: 2.00
HED (0834) 372 - Human Sexuality Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 373 - Essentials of Healthful Living Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 205 - Nutrition for Healthful Living Credits: 3.00

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

Student Teaching

(6 credits)

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

Courses counted toward both degrees

The following is a list of graduate courses that count toward BOTH degrees:

HED (0834) 507 - Youth and Violence Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 550 - Social & Cultural Issues in Health Education Credits: 3.00 or
HED (0834) 553 - Mind/Body Dimensions in Health Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 551 - Contemporary Health Issues Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 557 - Health Promotion for Children and Adolescents Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 509 - Hth Related Fitness Ed Credits: 3.00

MA Health Education Requirements

(25 credits)

HED (0834) 608 - Introduction to Comprehensive Health Education Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 609 - Comprehensive Hth Ed For Sec Educators Credits: 3.00
or
HED (0834) 703 - Dynamics of Teaching Health Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 551 - Contemporary Health Issues Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 557 - Health Promotion for Children and Adolescents Credits: 3.00 **
HED (0834) 552 - Research and Technology in Health Education Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 553 - Mind/Body Dimensions in Health Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 627 - School Health Programs and Policies Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 550 - Social & Cultural Issues in Health Education Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 792 - Fieldwork Internship Credits: 1.00
** Note either HED 551 or HED 557 will be taken prior to year 5 leaving 22 credits remaining for the 5th year

State Teacher Certification Requirements

• Foreign or Sign Language

• Workshop: Child Abuse and Neglect*

• Workshop: Violence Prevention*

• Workshop: Dignity for All Students Act*

• Suggest EDU 697 Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Credits: 0.00

• Fingerprint Clearance

• State Exam EAS

• State exam CST for PE and HED

• State exam edTPA

*Note: • HED (0834) 507 - Youth and Violence Credits: 3.00 meets NYS Dignity for All Students Act Mandate, SAVE and Mandated Training Related to Child Abuse

Other Requirements

• Workshop: Concussion Management

Notes

Minimum 2.75 Major GPA required
Minimum C grade required in major courses for B.S. in PE and minimum of B- for M.A. HED to apply for NYS Teacher Certification

Degree Map

The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in five years with a Physical Education degree. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.