SUNY Niagara A.S. Physical Education Studies → Canisius University (CU) B.S. Physical Education & Health
| SUNY Niagara Coursework | Credits | Canisius Equivalency | Credits | Remaining Canisius Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Coursework | |||||
| HPE 136 Foundations of Physical Education | 3 | EDU 100 Exploring the Teaching Profession | 3 | EDU 250 Foundations of Education (Justice) | 3 |
| HPE 260 Personal Trainer | 3 | KIN 205 Wellness & Fitness | 3 | EDU 494 Capstone for Teachers | 3 |
| HPE 225 Kinesiology / Exercise & Sport | 3 | KIN 235 Kinesiology | 3 | DASA Workshop | 0 |
PE Activity Electives 3 credits- Any of the following courses: PED 107 Movement Analysis (1), PED 126 Archery (1), PED 132 Bowling (1), PED 140 Golf (1), PED 142 Physical Fitness (1), PED 144 Total Body Training (1), PED 145 Aerobic Conditioning (1), PED 155 Weight Training (1), PED 156 Racket Sports (1), PED 161 Martial Arts (1), PED 164 Beginning Karate (1), PED 168 Racquetball (1) | 3 | PED 203 Lifetime & Fitness | 3 | EDU 498 Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
Sports Skills Electives 3 credits- Any of the following courses: PED 157 Badminton (1), HPE 179 Soccer Skills and Theory (1), HPE 180 Basketball Skills and Theory (1) | 3 | PED 204 Games & Sports | 3 | SPE 341 Inclusive Strategies (Diversity) | 3 |
Dance / Adventure Activities: HPE 115 Country/Folk Dance (1), HPE 123 Co-Ed Gymnastics-Tumbling (1); HPE 135 Adventure Education | 3 | PED 207 Performance & Dance | 3 | PED 305 Outdoor Curriculum | 3 |
| Healthful Living | 3 | KIN 220 Healthy Behaviors | 3 | Early Field Experience (Elementary & Secondary) | 0 |
| BIO117/L Human Biology and Lab | 4 | Field 6 Natural Science | 4 | PED 311 Movement Education | 3 |
| BIO 213/L Anatomy & Physiology I and Lab | 5 | BIO 115/L + Elective | 5 | PED 351 Coaching Theory | 3 |
| HPE 212 Motor Behavior | 4 | PED 360 Motor Development | 4 | PED 354 Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| PE Elective | 1 | Free Elective | 1 | PED 371 Assessment in PE | 3 |
| Major Total | 35 | 35 | 57 | ||
| PED 380 Teaching Sport Skills | 3 | ||||
| PED 441 Teaching Methods + Practicum | 3 | ||||
| PED 493 Student Teaching (PE/Health) | 12 | ||||
| HED 327 School Health I | 3 | ||||
| HED 328 School Health II | 3 | ||||
| KIN Advanced Elective | 3 | ||||
| Core (General Education) | |||||
| Computer Elective | 3 | EDU 122 Educational Technology | 3 | RST 101 Religious Studies | 3 |
| Writing | 3 | ENG 111 Academic Writing | 3 | Field 1 Religious Studies | 3 |
| Math | 3 | Field 7 Mathematics | 3 | Field 2 Philosophy/Ethics | 3 |
| Writing & Literature | 3 | ENG 112 Writing About Literature | 3 | Advanced Writing Attribute | 3 |
| Communication | 3 | Oral Communication | 3 | GRIF 201 Griffin Transfer Experience | 1 |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 101 Intro to Psychology | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | PHI 101 Philosophy | 3 | ||
| History | 3 | Field 4 History | 3 | ||
| Global Awareness | 3 | Global Attribute | 3 | ||
| Core Total | 27 | 27 | 13 | ||
| Total | 62 | 62* | 70 | ||
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.
Articulation Agreements 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.