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2018-2019 College Catalog 
    
2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physical Education, Recreation and Recreation Therapy, A.S.


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HEGIS: 5506.10
PROGRAM CODE: 01064
PROGRAM CO-DIRECTORS: Prof. Michele Bracco and Dr. Nicholas Skirka

The curriculum presented here applies to students who started the major in Fall 2018 or Spring 2019. If you enrolled as a matriculant prior to that, please see the College Catalog for the year you started the major as a matriculant for the curriculum requirements that apply to you.

Consultation with the Program Advisor is required.

Learning Outcomes:


Upon successful completion of the Physical Education, Recreation and Recreation Therapy degree program requirements, graduates will:

  1. have a foundation in leadership, group work skills, and opportunities to have practiced each
  2. have identified their personal values and ethical standards of practice
  3. have technological and communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking)
  4. have management strategies in recreation, physical education and facilities
  5. have knowledge of risk management and safety
  6. be prepared for careers in physical education, recreation and recreation therapy, and sports management
  7. identified issues of accessibility, services and adaptations for people of all ages and abilities
  8. have been introduced to professional organizations and provided opportunities to engage in workshops and conferences

College Requirements:


Successful completion of CUNY Assessment Tests in Reading, Writing, and ACCUPLACER CUNY Assessment Test in Math with passing examination scores, unless otherwise exempt, or developmental courses may be required.

Civic Engagement Experiences:


Two (2) Civic Engagement experiences satisfied by Civic Engagement Certified or Civic Engagement Component courses or approved outside activity.

Writing Intensive Requirement:


One (1) Writing Intensive course in any discipline is required. Participation in a Learning Community that includes ENG 1200  or ENG 2400  also satisfies this requirement.

Required Core (4 Courses, 12 Credits):


When Required Core courses are specified for a category, they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

* Note: You may elect to take a math or science course that is 4 credits or more. TAP counts 3 credits towards the requirements and the 4th credit as an elective.

Flexible Core (6 Courses, 18 Credits):


When Flexible Core courses are specified for a category, they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

One course from each Group A to E. and one (1) additional course from any group

No more than two courses can be selected from the same discipline

A. World Cultures and Global Issues Designated Course


B. U.S. Experience in its Diversity Designated Course


C. Creative Expression Designated Course


D. Individual and Society Designated Course


E. Scientific World Designated Course


Note: You may elect to take a math or science course that is 4 credits or more. TAP counts 3 credits towards the requirements and the 4th credit as an elective.

Concentrations (5 to 8 Courses, 15 Credits):


Select one (1) of the following concentrations:

Transfer to a Baccalaureate Program in Teaching and Physical Education (8 Courses, 15 Credits):


Transfer to Baccalaureate Program in Sport Management (5 Courses, 15 Credits):


Electives:


0 credits sufficient to meet required total of 60 credits

Total Credits: 60


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