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Program checklist · Dual Undergraduate/Graduate Degree

Physical Education and Health (BS) and Health and Physical Education (MS), Dual-degree Program

Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY

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Program
Award
Dual Undergraduate/Graduate Degree
Total credits (published)
125
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
This dual-degree program is designed to prepare pre-service health and physical education teachers to be scholarly, highly skilled, reflective practitioners able to meet the needs of students with a diversity of needs, experiences, cultural backgrounds, disabilities, and special abilities in all grades. The program focuses attention on the acquisition of knowledge and skills that enable the preservice teacher to develop and implement effective, innovative health and physical education programs that meet the New York State Learning Standards in schools. Successful completion of all BS in physical education and health and MS in health and physical education program requirements will lead to the University’s recommendation for initial certification in both health and physical education.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
191649
CourseShelf checklist
CK_191649_45cfabfa
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Admission to the Program

2 items
  1. A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 following completion of at least 90 s.h. of course work toward their BS degree in physical education and health.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 at the time of application to the MS program.
    Not resolved to a course

Program Requirements

0 items

    Liberal Arts Requirements

    0 items

      A. Communication Skills - Semester Hours: 9

      4 items
      1. WSC 001
        Composition Semester Hours: 3-4
        Not resolved to a course
      2. WSC 002
        Composition Semester Hours: 3
        Not resolved to a course
      3. AND
        Not resolved to a course
      4. RHET 001
        (CP) Oral Communication Semester Hours: 3
        Not resolved to a course
        or: RHET 007 - (CP) Public Speaking Semester Hours: 3
        or: RHET 055 - Intercultural Communication Semester Hours: 3

      B. History Elective - Semester Hours: 3

      0 items

        C. Multicultural Perspectives-Semester Hours: 3

        1 item
        1. PESP 159
          Sport and Physical Education in Cross-Cultural Context Semester Hours: 3
          Not resolved to a course

        D. Mathematics Elective - Semester Hours: 3

        0 items

          E. Philosophy Elective - Semester Hours: 3

          0 items

            F. Fine Arts-Semester Hours:3

            1 item
            1. DNCE 121
              Choreography I Semester Hours: 3
              Not resolved to a course

            G. Literature Elective - Semester Hours: 3

            0 items

              H. Social Sciences - Semester Hours: 7

              3 items
              1. PSY 001
                Introduction to Psychology Semester Hours: 3-4
                Not resolved to a course
              2. PSY 153
                Child Development Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course
              3. or PSY 054
                Adolescent Psychology Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course

              I. Natural Sciences - Semester Hours: 11

              3 items
              1. HSCI 103
                Human Anatomy and Physiology I Semester Hours: 4
                Not resolved to a course
              2. HSCI 105
                Human Anatomy and Physiology II Semester Hours: 4
                Not resolved to a course
              3. HSCI 106
                Physiology of Exercise Semester Hours: 3
                Not resolved to a course

              J. World Language-Semester Hours: 0-3

              0 items

                K. Foundations of Education-Semester Hours:3

                2 items
                1. FDED 111
                  The American School Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. or FDED 127
                  Introduction to Philosophy of Education Semester Hours: 3
                  Not resolved to a course

                L. Liberal Arts Electives - Semester Hours: 12-15

                0 items

                  Residence Requirement

                  0 items

                    Major Requirements

                    0 items

                      A. Physical Education - Semester Hours: 38

                      15 items
                      1. PESP 013A
                        Fundamentals of Human Movement Semester Hours: 3-4
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. PESP 053
                        Foundations of Physical Education Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. PESP 080
                        Programming Fitness Activities Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      4. PESP 103
                        Methods and Materials for Teaching at the Elementary Level Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      5. PESP 104
                        Methods and Materials for Teaching at the Secondary Level Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      6. EXPH 106
                        Structural and Mechanical Kinesiology Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      7. PESP 108
                        Assessment in Physical Education Semester Hours: 3-4
                        Not resolved to a course
                      8. PESP 119
                        Cooperative and Adventure Activities Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      9. PESP 138A
                        Methods of Coaching Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      10. PESP 155A
                        Field Experience: PreK-5th Grade Physical Education Semester Hours: 1.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      11. PESP 155B
                        Field Experience: 6th-12th Grade Physical Education Semester Hours: 1.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      12. PESP 164
                        Organization and Administration of Physical Education Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      13. PESP 167
                        Principles of Perceptual Motor Learning Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      14. PESP 170
                        Adapted Physical Education Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      15. PESP 170A
                        Adapted Physical Education Field Experience Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course

                      B. Physical Activity Courses - Semester Hours: 8

                      26 items
                      1. PESP 012
                        Folk and Square Dance Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. PESP 015A
                        Gymnastics Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. PESP 025
                        Fitness for Life Semester Hours: 2
                        Not resolved to a course
                      4. PESP 135
                        Tactical Concepts and Teaching Methods for Team Sports Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      5. PESP 136
                        Tactical Concepts and Teaching Methods for Individual Sports Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      6. Students select four additional electives from among the following courses:
                        Not resolved to a course
                      7. PESP 002A
                        Archery Semester Hours: 0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      8. PESP 003A
                        Badminton Semester Hours: 0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      9. PESP 005A
                        Basketball Semester Hours: 0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      10. PESP 007A
                        Bowling Semester Hours: 0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      11. PESP 008A
                        Football Fundamentals Semester Hours: 0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      12. PESP 009A
                        Fencing Semester Hours: 0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      13. PESP 014A
                        Golf Semester Hours: 0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      14. PESP 016
                        Lacrosse Semester Hours: 0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      15. PESP 026A
                        Soccer Semester Hours: 0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      16. PESP 027A
                        Softball Semester Hours: 0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      17. PESP 031
                        Swimming I Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      18. PESP 033A
                        Tennis I Semester Hours: 0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      19. PESP 034A
                        Track and Field Semester Hours: 0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      20. PESP 035
                        Hatha Yoga Semester Hours: 2
                        Not resolved to a course
                      21. PESP 036A
                        Volleyball Semester Hours: 0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      22. PESP 038B
                        Weight Training Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      23. PESP 039A
                        Wrestling Semester Hours: 0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      24. PESP 045
                        Orienteering Semester Hours: 0.5
                        Not resolved to a course
                      25. PESP 047
                        Ballroom Dancing Semester Hours: 2
                        Not resolved to a course
                      26. or any other activity course in physical education approved by the chairperson in the Specialized Programs in Education Department.
                        Not resolved to a course

                      C. Education - Semester Hours: 7

                      3 items
                      1. FDED 111
                        The American School Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                        or: FDED 127 - Introduction to Philosophy of Education Semester Hours: 3
                      2. CT 102
                        Development and Learning in Childhood and Adolescence Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. LYST 100
                        Literacy, Health, and Physical Education Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course

                      D. Health Education - Semester Hours: 13

                      5 items
                      1. HPR 062
                        Personal and Community Health Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. HPR 066
                        Drugs and Alcohol Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. HPR 069
                        Stress Management Semester Hours: 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                      4. HPR 071
                        Chronic and Communicable Diseases Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      5. HPR 114
                        Applied Nutrition, Diet and Exercise Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Proof of Certification

                      0 items

                        Graduate Degree

                        0 items

                          A. Health Education Core - Semester Hours: 18

                          6 items
                          1. HED 202
                            Analysis of Curricula and Implementation of School Health Programs Semester Hours: 3
                            Not resolved to a course
                          2. HED 210
                            Mental Health Issues for Health Educators Semester Hours: 3
                            Not resolved to a course
                          3. HED 211
                            Human Sexuality and Family Life Education Semester Hours: 3
                            Not resolved to a course
                          4. HED 215
                            Media Literacy and Consumer Health Semester Hours: 3
                            Not resolved to a course
                          5. HED 221
                            Health and the Elementary Child/Implementing Health Curricula (K-5) Semester Hours: 3
                            Not resolved to a course
                          6. HED 222
                            Implementing Health Education Curricula, Grades 6-12 Semester Hours: 3
                            Not resolved to a course

                          B. Physical Education Student Teaching - Semester Hours: 6

                          2 items
                          1. MSPE 272A
                            Student Teaching Semester Hours: 3
                            Not resolved to a course
                          2. MSPE 272B
                            Student Teaching Semester Hours: 3
                            Not resolved to a course

                          C. Health Education Student Teaching - Semester Hours: 3

                          2 items
                          1. HED 272A
                            Student Teaching in Health Education: Elementary Semester Hours: 1.5
                            Not resolved to a course
                          2. HED 272B
                            Student Teaching in Health Education: Secondary Semester Hours: 1.5
                            Not resolved to a course

                          D. Health Education Capstone

                          1 item
                          1. HED 300
                            Capstone Seminar in Health Education Semester Hours: 3
                            Not resolved to a course

                          Graduation Requirements

                          6 items
                          1. Completion of all undergraduate criteria above.
                            Not resolved to a course
                          2. No grades lower than C- and no unresolved INC grades in professional education and physical education course work.
                            Not resolved to a course
                          3. An overall GPA of 3.0 or better in all coursework.
                            Not resolved to a course
                          4. Completion of all criteria above.
                            Not resolved to a course
                          5. An overall GPA of 3.0 or better in all graduate course work.
                            Not resolved to a course
                          6. Completion of all required Educational Law Seminars.
                            Not resolved to a course

                          Teacher Certification Requirements

                          6 items
                          1. Identification of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
                            Not resolved to a course
                          2. Fire and Arson Prevention
                            Not resolved to a course
                          3. School Violence Prevention and Intervention
                            Not resolved to a course
                          4. Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Abuse
                            Not resolved to a course
                          5. Highway and School Safety/Prevention of Child Abduction
                            Not resolved to a course
                          6. Training in Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention required under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
                            Not resolved to a course
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