2025-26 University Catalog 
    
    Jun 29, 2025  
2025-26 University Catalog

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 General Education requirements , in addition to the requirements for the major.

Student Teaching


(6 credits)

Courses counted toward both degrees


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

(up to 12 credits)

State Teacher Certification Requirements


• Workshop: Child Abuse and Neglect* 

• Workshop: Violence Prevention*

• Workshop: Dignity for All Students Act*

• Fingerprint Clearance

• State Exam EAS

• State exam CST for PE and HED

*Note: • HED (0834) 507 - Youth and Violence Credits: 3.00 meets NYS Dignity for All Students Act Mandate, Violence Prevention, 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.
 

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