A.A.S. PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
Degree Requirements for Matriculants (Total credits: 60)


COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of CUNY/ACT Tests in reading and writing and the CUNY Mathematics Test with passing examination scores or development courses may be required.
ENG 12
4 credits
ENG 24
3
HPE 12
3
All Majors Must Take
DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS :
Introduction to Recreation (REC 11) 3 credits
Leadership in Recreation and Physical Education (REC 12) 3
Methods and Materials for Teaching Folk and Square Dance (REC 16) 2
Therapeutic Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities I (REC 31) 3
Organization and Administration of Recreation Programs (REC 32) 3
+ Field Experience in Sports, Fitness and Recreation Programs (REC 91) 3
General Psychology (PSY 11) 3
Introduction to Sociology (SOC 31) 3
First Aid and Personal Safety (HE 35) 2

Plus one of the following options must be compleated:
 Plan of study for Sports, Fitness and Therapeutic Recreation Option
Social Recreation (REC 13) 3
Methods and Materials in Art and Crafts (REC 34) 3
Therapeutic Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities II (REC 35) 3
+ Field Experience in Sports, Fitness and Recreation Programs (REC 92) 3

Plun of study for students who wish to transfer to baccalaureate programs in:
TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION K-12

              

Fitness Assessment and Prescription (HPE 15) 2
Sport and American Society (REC 40) 3
Methods of Teaching Fitness and Recreation Activities (REC 70)3
Outdoor Recreation (REC 14)2
Physical Education courses in team or individual sports and skills5
(Please select from approved list available from the program office, E115)
In addition, courses utilized to satisfy the Group Distribution requirements must be carefully selected for transfer to the B.S. in Physical Education.
GROUP REQUIREMENTS **
A minimum of six credits each selected from at least three different groups -- I thru III -- Courses selected must be Basic Courses.
I. Performing and Visual Arts
(Excluded are Art & Music Studio, Theatre Production & Technique courses)
Art-Music-Speech-Theatre Arts
II. Language and Literature
Foreign Language-Literature-Philosophy
III. Social Sciences
Economics-History-Political Science
IV. Behavioral Sciences (Satisfied by Department requirements)
Anthropology-Psychology-Sociology
V. Mathematics and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 credits
Biological Sciences-Mathematics & Computer Science-Physical Sciences

ELECTIVES--Sufficient to meet required total of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 credits


Department requirements may be used to satisfy groups I-V requirements where applicable.
ØConsultation with the Department is required.

This program is within the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department.
+ Requires approval of Program Director.

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