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Program checklist · M.A.

4 + 1 Physical Education: Teaching, B.S. & Health Education: Teaching, M.A.

Adelphi University · Garden City, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
M.A.
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
CIP
51.0001
Credits (computed from items)
163
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
188429
CourseShelf checklist
CK_188429_b6959948
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

General Education

0 items

    Physical Education Content Core

    14 items
    1. PED 100
      Principles of Health and Physical Education
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    2. PED 290
      Technology in Health and Physical Education
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    3. PED 315
      Motor Development
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    4. PED 340
      Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    5. ESC 361
      Kinesiology
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    6. PED 375
      Social Issues in Physical Education and Sports
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    7. PED 380
      Phys Ed in The Elementary School
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    8. ESC 463
      Physiology of Exercise (Lecture and Lab)
      Not resolved to a course
      or: BIO (0105) 463 - Physiology of Exercise
      or: ESC (0854) 402 - Applied Physiology in Physical Education
      3.00
    9. PED 469
      Adapted Physical Education
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    10. PED 509
      Hth Related Fitness Ed
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    11. PED 488
      Practicum in Teaching
      Not resolved to a course
      2.00
    12. PED 493
      Practicum II-Physical Education
      Not resolved to a course
      2.00
    13. PED 525
      Curriculum and Methods in Physical Education
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    14. HED 550
      Social & Cultural Issues in Health Education
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00

    Physical Education Electives

    23 items
    1. ESC 288
      Sports Medicine
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    2. HED 205
      Nutrition for Healthful Living
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    3. HED 372
      Human Sexuality
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    4. HED 373
      Essentials of Healthful Living
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    5. PED 167
      First Aid and Injury Control
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    6. PED 299
      Practicum in Inclusive Physical Activity
      Not resolved to a course
      2.00
    7. PED 491
      Independent Study
      Not resolved to a course
      1.00
    8. PED 680
      Special Topics: Advanced Topics in Physical Education
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    9. PES 105
      S/T: Physical Education Activity Elective
      Not resolved to a course
      1.00
    10. PES 120
      Conditioning And Weight Control
      Not resolved to a course
      1.00
    11. PES 121
      Fitness Fundamentals I
      Not resolved to a course
      1.00
    12. PES 130
      Beginning Karate
      Not resolved to a course
      2.00
    13. PES 200
      Special Topics: Phys Ed Activity Elective
      Not resolved to a course
      2.00
    14. PES 224
      Personal Fitness
      Not resolved to a course
      2.00
    15. PES 225
      Introduction to Strength Training
      Not resolved to a course
      1.00
    16. PES 227
      Advanced Resistance Exercise Training
      Not resolved to a course
      1.00
    17. PES 228
      Fitness Fundamentals II
      Not resolved to a course
      1.00
    18. PES 271
      Sport Fundamentals
      Not resolved to a course
      2.00
    19. PES 422
      Yoga
      Not resolved to a course
      2.00
    20. PES 513
      Baseball Coaching Wksp
      Not resolved to a course
      1.00
    21. PES 526
      Basketball Coaching Workshop
      Not resolved to a course
      1.00
    22. PES 529
      Lacrosse Coaching Workshop
      Not resolved to a course
      1.00
    23. PES 540
      Officiating Workshop
      Not resolved to a course
      2.00

    Physical Education Methodology

    6 items
    1. PED 237
      Fundamental Movement and Games
      Not resolved to a course
      2.00
    2. PED 245
      Invasion Games I
      Not resolved to a course
      2.00
    3. PED 246
      Invasion Games II
      Not resolved to a course
      2.00
    4. PED 247
      Net and Racquet Sports
      Not resolved to a course
      2.00
    5. PED 250
      Lifetime Activities
      Not resolved to a course
      2.00
    6. PED 285
      Rhythms and Fitness Activities
      Not resolved to a course
      2.00

    Other Core Requirements

    4 items
    1. BIO 203
      Human Anatomy and Physiology I
      Not resolved to a course
      4.00
    2. BIO 204
      Human Anatomy and Physiology I I
      Not resolved to a course
      4.00
    3. SOC 345
      Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    4. HED 507
      Youth and Violence
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00

    Education (Pedagogical) Core

    3 items
    1. PIA 114
      Lifespan Development for Non-Majors
      Not resolved to a course
      or: PIA (0501) 116 - Adolescent Psychology
      3.00
    2. EST 304
      Community, Schools and Society
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    3. ELY 530
      Literacy for Physical and Health Educators
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00

    Student Teaching

    1 item
    1. PED 536
      Student Teaching: Phys Ed
      Not resolved to a course
      6.00

    Courses counted toward both degrees

    5 items
    1. PED 509
      Hth Related Fitness Ed
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    2. HED 507
      Youth and Violence
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    3. HED 550
      Social & Cultural Issues in Health Education
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    4. HED 551
      Contemporary Health Issues
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    5. HED 557
      Health Promotion for Children and Adolescents
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00

    MA Health Education Requirements

    10 items
    1. HED 550
      Social & Cultural Issues in Health Education
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    2. HED 551
      Contemporary Health Issues
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    3. HED 552
      Research and Technology in Health Education
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    4. HED 553
      Mind/Body Dimensions in Health
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    5. HED 557
      Health Promotion for Children and Adolescents
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    6. HED 608
      Introduction to Comprehensive Health Education
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    7. HED 609
      Comprehensive Hth Ed For Sec Educators
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    8. HED 627
      School Health Programs and Policies
      Not resolved to a course
      3.00
    9. HED 792
      Fieldwork Internship
      Not resolved to a course
      1.00
    10. ** Note either HED 551 or HED 557 may be taken prior to year 5 leaving 22 credits remaining for the 5th year
      Not resolved to a course

    State Teacher Certification Requirements

    0 items

      Other Requirements

      0 items

        Notes

        2 items
        1. Minimum 2.75 Major GPA required
          Not resolved to a course
        2. 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
          Not resolved to a course

        Degree Map

        0 items
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