Monroe Community College (MCC) A.S. Physical Education & Exercise Science → Canisius University (CU) B.S. Physical Education & Health
Admission requirement: Minimum GPA of 2.7 and grade of C or higher in all major courses.
| MCC Coursework | Credits | Canisius Equivalency | Credits | Remaining Canisius Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Coursework | |||||
| Intro to Sport Science | 4 | KIN 115 Nutrition + Elective | 4 | EDU 122 Technology in Education | 3 |
| Individual or Team Sports | 6 | PED 203 or PED 204 | 6 | EDU 250 Foundations of Education (Justice) | 3 |
| Philosophy & Principles of PE | 3 | EDU 100 Exploring Teaching | 3 | EDU 494 Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| Fitness & Wellness | 3 | KIN 205 Wellness & Fitness | 3 | Certification Workshops | 0 |
| Sport Psychology | 3 | KIN 361 Sport Psychology | 3 | EDU 498 Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| Practicum / Professional Skills | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | SPE 341 Inclusive Strategies (Diversity) | 3 |
| Youth Sport Certification | 1 | Free Elective | 1 | PED Activity Course | 3 |
| Diversity & Equity in Health | 4 | KIN 425 Disease & Illness | 4 | PED 306/307 Early Field Experience | 0 |
| Adventure Education | 3 | PED 305 Outdoor Curriculum | 3 | PED 311 Movement Education | 3 |
| Lifeguarding / Performance | 2 | PED 207 Performance & Dance | 3 | PED 351 Coaching Theory | 3 |
| Exercise Physiology | 4 | KIN 336 Exercise Physiology | 4 | PED 360 Motor Development | 3 |
| Sport Management | 3 | SPMT 150 Sport Management | 3 | PED 371 Assessment in PE | 3 |
| Sport Medicine | 3 | KIN 170 Emergency Care | 3 | PED 380 Teaching Sports Skills | 3 |
| Anatomy & Physiology I & II | 6 | BIO 114 & BIO 115 | 6 | PED 441 Teaching Methods + Practicum | 3 |
| Major Total | ~37 | ~37 | ~69 | ||
| PED 493 Student Teaching (PE/Health) | 12 | ||||
| HED 327 School Health I | 3 | ||||
| HED 328 School Health II | 3 | ||||
| KIN 235 Kinesiology | 3 | ||||
| Core (General Education) | |||||
| Composition | 3 | ENG 111 Academic Writing | 3 | PHI 101 Philosophy | 3 |
| Literature | 3 | ENG 112 Writing About Literature | 3 | RST 101 Religious Studies | 3 |
| History of Sport | 3 | Field 4 History | 3 | Field 1 Religious Studies | 3 |
| Global Awareness | 3 | Global Attribute | 3 | Ethics / Philosophy Attribute | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 | Math Field | 3 | Arts & Literature | 3 |
| Core Total | 15 | 15 | 16 | ||
| Total | 64 | 64* | 85 | ||
Notes
- *A maximum of 66 credits can be transferred from a two-year college.
- A minimum of 18 credits in the major must be completed at Canisius.
- 120 total credits are required for graduation.
- Includes coursework required for New York State teacher certification in Physical Education & Health.
Transfer pathways are intended as general guides and are subject to change. Course availability, program requirements, and articulation agreements may be updated. Students are encouraged to consult with an advisor to confirm the most current requirements.