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
FIRST SEMESTER: 16 Credit Hours
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition	3
PPE 100 Introduction to Sports Science	4
PPE 175 Philosophy and Principles of Physical Education and Athletics	3
PPE 106 Individual Sports OR PPE 120 Team Sports	3
PPE 150 Discovery and Adventures in Leadership	3
Total	16
SECOND SEMESTER: 15-16 Credit Hours
MTH 160 Statistics I (or higher)	3-4
BIO 134 Human Anatomy and Physiology I	3
PPE 106 Individual Sports OR PPE 120 Team Sports	3
PPE 214 Early Childhood Games and Activities	3
PPE 240 Selected Topics in Physical Studies	3
Total	15-16
THIRD SEMESTER: 17 Credit Hours
ENG 105 Introduction to Literature	3
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE*	3
PPE 213 Gymnastics	2
BIO 135 Human Anatomy and Physiology II	3
PROGRAM ELECTIVE (Professional Theory)**	3
PPE 208 Sport Psychology	3
Total	17
FOURTH SEMESTER: 16-17 Credit Hours
HIS 211 History of Sport	3
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE*	3
PPE 179 Lifeguarding+	2
PPE 245 Dance Methods and Techniques for Physical Studies Majors	1
PPE 275 Exercise Physiology	4
PROGRAM ELECTIVE (Professional Theory)**	3-4
Total	16-17
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.