Physical Education Studies (A.S.)
Jamestown, USA
Associate of Science
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
USD 5,821 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time out-of-state resident
Key Summary
About: Jamestown Community College (JCC), in the State University of New York system, offers an A.S. in Physical Education Studies that prepares you to transfer to a bachelor’s degree. Courses focus on health awareness, movement, athletics, recreation, fitness, and life sciences. You'll have internships and job-shadow opportunities and support.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue coach, physical education teacher, athletic or personal trainer, exercise specialist, sports medicine assistant, nutrition aide, recreation coordinator, fitness instructor, facilities manager, or athletic administrator roles in K–12 schools, college athletics, community recreation, fitness centers, clinics, and sports organizations; further study or certification can open specialized careers.
Study physical education at JCC
The Physical Education Studies degree at Jamestown Community College prepares you for transfer to earn your bachelor’s degree. You can pursue careers in 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 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.
Semester 1
INT 1555: Inquire
ENG 1510: English Composition I
HCR 1300: Adult & Child CPR/AED
HCR 1310: First Aid & Mental Health
Mathematics Elective
Recommended:
MAT 1500: Problem Solving with Mathematics
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
Social Sciences Elective
Recommended:
PSY 1510: General Psychology
Semester 2
ENG 1530: English Composition II
BIO 1500: Human Biology or
BIO 2510: Anatomy & Physiology I
Social Sciences Elective
Recommended:
ANT 1520: Intro to Cultural Anthropology
PHE 1590: Principles of Fitness & Wellness
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
Semester 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 1300: Introduction to Sport Management or
EDU 1510: Foundations/Educations
Program Core Elective
Choose from:
Any PHE/SPT courses
EDU 1510: Foundations/Education
EDU 2450: Exceptional Children and EDU 2460: Field Exp/Exceptional Child
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
Social Sciences Elective
Recommended:
SOC 1510: Intro to Sociology
Elective
Recommended: Global Language or History
Semester 4
Elective
PHE 2880: Sport Nutrition
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
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
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
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.


