Physical Education Studies (A.S.)

Study physical education at JCC

The Physical Education Studies degree at Jamestown Community College prepares you for transfer to earn your bachelor’s degree in physical education fields. You can pursue careers in physical education, fitness and wellness, and athletics. Popular fields include coaching and teaching, athletic and personal training, sports medicine, sports psychology, exercise science, nutrition, facilities management, and athletic administration.

Your courses at JCC focus on physical education theory and activity with an emphasis on health awareness, sportsmanship, and professionalism. You’ll study movement, athletics, recreation, fitness, conditioning, and life sciences. Internships and job shadow opportunities are available to first- and second-year students each semester.

2024 median pay for fitness trainers and instructors: $46,180/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Where to study at JCC

Semester 1

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

INT 1555: Inquire

2
JCC
  • Critical and Integrative Reasoning

ENG 1510: English Composition I

3
SUNY
  • Humanities
JCC
  • College Composition

HCR 1300: Adult & Child CPR/AED

0.5

HCR 1310: First Aid & Mental Health

0.5

Mathematics Elective

Recommended:

MAT 1500: Problem Solving with Mathematics

3
SUNY
  • Math
JCC
  • Mathematical Reasoning

Program Core Elective

Choose from:

Any PHE/SPT courses

EDU 1510: Foundations/Education

EDU 2450: Exceptional Children and EDU 2460: Field Exp/Exceptional Child

Recommended:

PHE 1620: Fitness Concepts and Applications

3

Social Sciences Elective

Recommended:

PSY 1510: General Psychology

3
SUNY
  • Social Sciences
JCC
  • Scientific Reasoning: Social Sciences
  • Requirements for bachelor’s degrees in this field vary. Selection of electives should be made in close consultation with an advisor and should be based on student career specialization and transfer college requirements.

Semester 2

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

ENG 1530: English Composition II

3
SUNY
  • Written & Oral Communication
JCC
  • College Composition
  • Oral Communication

BIO 1500: Human Biology or

BIO 2510: Anatomy & Physiology I

4
SUNY
  • Natural Sciences
JCC
  • Scientific Reasoning: Natural Sciences

Social Sciences Elective

Recommended:

ANT 1520: Intro to Cultural Anthropology

3
SUNY
  • Social Sciences
JCC
  • Cultural Understanding
  • Global Perspectives

PHE 1590: Principles of Fitness & Wellness

3

Program Core Elective

Choose from:

Any PHE/SPT courses

EDU 1510: Foundations/Education

EDU 2450: Exceptional Children and EDU 2460: Field Exp/Exceptional Child

Recommended:

SPT 1310: Foundations of Coaching and Teaching

3
  • Requirements for bachelor’s degrees in this field vary. Selection of electives should be made in close consultation with an advisor and should be based on student career specialization and transfer college requirements.

Semester 3

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

Program Core Elective

Choose from:

Any PHE/SPT courses

EDU 1510: Foundations/Education

EDU 2450: Exceptional Children and EDU 2460: Field Exp/Exceptional Child

Recommended:

SPT 1300: Introduction to Sport Management or

EDU 1510: Foundations/Educations

3
JCC
  • Applied Learning

Program Core Elective

Choose from:

Any PHE/SPT courses

EDU 1510: Foundations/Education

EDU 2450: Exceptional Children and EDU 2460: Field Exp/Exceptional Child

3

Science Elective

Choose from:

BIO 1510: Health Science

BIO 1570: Principles of Cell & Molecular

BIO 1580: Principles-Ecology & Evolution

BIO 2520: Anatomy and Physiology II

BIO 2760: Nutrition

CHE 1500: Intro to Chemistry

CHE 1530: Allied Health Chemistry

HCR 2100: Kinesiology

Recommended:

BIO 1510: Health Science

3-4
SUNY
  • Natural Sciences
JCC
  • Scientific Reasoning: Natural Sciences

Social Sciences Elective

Recommended:

SOC 1510: Intro to Sociology

3
SUNY
  • Diversity
  • Social Sciences
JCC
  • Cultural Understanding
  • Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
  • Global Perspectives

Elective

Recommended: Global Language or History

3
  • Begin to identify career ambitions.
  • Begin to look at transfer pathways.

Semester 4

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

Elective

3-4

PHE 2880: Sport Nutrition

3

Program Core Elective

Choose from:

Any PHE or SPT courses

EDU 1510: Foundations/Education

EDU 2450: Exceptional Children and EDU 2460: Field Exp/Exceptional Child

3
JCC
  • Applied Learning

Program Core Elective

Choose from:

Any PHE or SPT courses

EDU 1510: Foundations/Education

EDU 2450: Exceptional Children and EDU 2460: Field Exp/Exceptional Child

2

Math & Science Elective

Choose from:

BIO 1510: Health Science

BIO 1570: Principles of Cell & Molecular

BIO 1580: Principles-Ecology & Evolution

BIO 2520: Anatomy and Physiology II

BIO 2760: Nutrition

CHE 1500: Intro to Chemistry

CHE 1530: Allied Health Chemistry

HCR 2100: Kinesiology

Any MAT

Recommended:

MAT 1540: Elementary Statistics or

HCR 2100: Kinesiology

3-4
SUNY
  • Math
  • Natural Sciences
JCC
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Scientific Reasoning: Natural Sciences
  • Apply for graduation.
  • Begin applying to transfer schools.

Physical education skills

After you complete the program, you will be able to:

  • Classify anatomical and/or physiological terms correctly when describing the human body.
  • Recognize the elements/benefits of sound nutrition and a healthy diet.
  • Apply first aid and CPR and describe specific methods to prevent, recognize, and treat common injuries.