Physical Activity Studies, B.S.

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NY State Program Code: 35952
HEGIS: 1299.30
CIP Code: 31.0501

Required GPA:2.0
Credits Required for Major: 63
Credits Required to Graduate: 120

Anne Gibbone, Program Director
Woodruff Hall - Room 180
p - (516) 877-4759
f - (516) 877-4258
e - gibbone@adelphi.edu

Program Description

A liberal-based education that provides students with a diverse skill set that prepares them to work in a variety of health, sport, and physical-activity based professions. The degree also positions students for future study in graduate education or to transfer into one of our specialty degrees in the Department of Health and Sport Sciences.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physical Activity Studies

Core Courses (45 credits)

PED (0852) 100 - Principles of Health and Physical Education Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 205 - Introduction to Sport Management Credits: 3.00
ESC (0854) 288 - Sports Medicine Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 375 - Social Issues in Physical Education and Sports Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 370 - Aspects of Coaching Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 205 - Nutrition for Healthful Living Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 373 - Essentials of Healthful Living Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 543 - Youth Development Through Sport and Physical Activity Credits: 3.00
PES (0853) 224 - Personal Fitness Credits: 2.00
PED (0852) 299 - Practicum in Inclusive Physical Activity Credits: 2.00
PED (0852) 433 - Recreation Specl Groups Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 491 - Independent Study Credits: 1.00 to 6.00
PED (0852) 499 - Capstone Design and Methods Credits: 3.00
BIO (0105) 203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4.00
BIO (0105) 204 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I I Credits: 4.00

Physical Activity Elective Courses

(18 credits)

18 credits from courses from 0852, 0853, 0854, 0855 courses up to 500 level courses only as determined by Adviser.

Degree Map

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