Program Information

Description:
This program is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university offering majors in physical education, physical studies, sport studies or a related area. The course of studies combines liberal arts courses in health, biology, psychology, and chemistry with courses in physical education theory and activity. In addition to providing a strong foundation in the fundamentals of movement, science and sport, the program includes opportunities for exploration in the career area.

After transfer from MCC, students may choose to specialize and seek careers in fitness, sport rehabilitation, education, business, and other physical studies related opportunities.

The student should meet regularly with his or her program advisor to make certain that course selections meet the requirements of the college and major to which he or she plans to transfer.

Recommended Preparation: High school algebra and biology are required. At least three years of high school mathematics as well as chemistry are recommended. Students not meeting these requirements may need more than two years to complete this degree.

(Housed in the Health and Physical Education Department)

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
HUMANITIES: 6 Credit Hours
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition	3
ENG 105 Introduction to Literature	3
Total	6

*SOCIAL SCIENCE: 12 Credit Hours**
HIS 211 History of Sport	3
PPE 208 Sport Psychology	3
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES	6
Total	12

MATHEMATICS AND NATURAL SCIENCE: 13-14 Credit Hours
MTH 160 Statistics I (or higher)	3-4
BIO 134 Human Anatomy and Physiology I	3
BIO 135 Human Anatomy and Physiology II	3
PPE 275 Exercise Physiology	4
Total	13-14

PHYSICAL EDUCATION STUDIES: 33-34 Credit Hours
PPE 100 Introduction to Sports Science	4
PPE 106 Individual Sports	3
PPE 120 Team Sports	3
PPE 150 Discovery and Adventures in Leadership	3
PPE 175 Philosophy and Principles of Physical Education and Athletics	3
PPE 179 Lifeguarding+	2
PPE 213 Gymnastics	2
PPE 214 Early Childhood Games and Activities	3
PPE 240 Selected Topics in Physical Studies	3
PPE 245 Dance Methods and Techniques for Physical Studies Majors	1
PROGRAM ELECTIVES (Professional Theory)**	6-7
Total	33-34

TOTAL CREDITS	64-66

* FOR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION: Students planning to transfer to a SUNY school should choose courses from American History, Western Civilization, or Other World Civilizations.
** Program Electives in professional theory include PPE 111, PPE 170, PPE 215, PPE 271. Six hours of General Education or the Foreign Language requirement may be used with permission of the Physical Education Program Director.
+ CPR Certification is required for all physical education students. If students are not already certified, HED 101 may be taken as an activity elective.

NOTE: Within the Physical Education Studies program, there are two opportunities to achieve professional fitness certification. Sucessful completion of PPE 100 can lead to certification by the Cooper Institute as a Physical Fitness Specialist. After successful completion of the entire Physical Education Studies program, students are eligible to take the American College of Sports Medicine Health/Fitness Instructor certification exam.