Program: Physical Education: Teaching, B.S. - Adelphi University

2025-26 University Catalog

Mar 16, 2025

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 , 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 (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 /BIO 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 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) 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 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
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
HED (0834) 601 - Contemporary Health Issues Credits: 3.00
HED (0834) 607 - Health Promotion for Children and Adolescents 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 ¹

Student Teaching (6 credits)

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

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 Dignitiy for All Students Act (DASA) Training Credits: 0.00
Fingerprint Clearance
State Exam EAS
State exam CST
State exam edTPA

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

Degree Map

The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate with a Physical Education degree.

*After Fall Semester of Junior Year, Fingerprint Completion and Registering for ALST must be done
*After Spring Semester of Junior Year, Registering for EAS, Complete online Child Abuse Prevention http://www.childabuseworkshop.com/ and DASA and Violence Prevention Certification must be done