Physical Education and Sport Management AS

Why study Physical Education and Sport Management AS at FMCC

This program is designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions to complete a Bachelor’s degree in a variety of areas including physical education, exercise science, and sport management. The flexibility of this program permits students to take a significant portion of general education courses to facilitate requirements of their intended transfer institutions.

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Career Pathways

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries in physical education, fitness, and sport management. The positions presented are the most common career pathways FMCC graduates have taken after transferring and are just a sample of the many career possibilities.

The labor market and employer information are specifically presented for the Amsterdam, Gloversville, Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley regions. Salary information is based on estimates within the Capital District.

Requires Bachelor Degree +

Physical Education Teachers

MEDIAN SALARY

$76,535*

SALARY RANGE $47,675 - $99,044

Teach students various physical games and skills, instructing them regarding the use of equipment and promoting a healthy lifestyle at the elementary, middle, or secondary school level. (bls.gov)

Over 12,000 expected teacher jobs in general in the region in the next 10 years. The number of Physical Education teachers is not specified.

Requires Bachelor Degree +

Athletic Trainer

MEDIAN SALARY

$54,238*

SALARY RANGE $38,084 - $54,238

Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care. (bls.gov)

Over 100 expected jobs in the region in the next 10 years.

Requires Bachelor Degree +

Coaches and Scouts

MEDIAN SALARY

$39,307*

SALARY RANGE $23,744 - $84,649

Coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes’ strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits. (bls.gov)

Nearly 1,400 expected jobs in the region in the next 10 years.

Requires Bachelor Degree +

Sport Management or Recreation Professors

MEDIAN SALARY

$88,325*

SALARY RANGE $46,067 - $202,678

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. (bls.gov)

Nearly 11,000 expected full-time and part-time jobs in the region in the next 10 years.

Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer.
Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)

Some of Our Regional Employers

Our commitment to your career path goes beyond the classroom with continued expansion of hands-on internships, job shadowing, and job placement opportunities with over 50 regional business and organization exclusive partners, a career network of over 200 regional companies and organizations; plus Annual Job Fairs every Spring semester.

Transfer Opportunities

Being part of the largest system of public higher education in the United States, the State University of New York, SUNY FMCC has established a multitude of transfer pathways for our students at both SUNY and Private schools. Below are some of our major transfer colleges and universities.

Majors: Athletic Administration BS, Physical Education BS, Sport Management BS, Exercise Science BS, Kinesiology BS

Majors: Recreation Management BS, Exercise Science BS, Sport Studies BS, Physical Education BS, and more!

Majors: Expeditionary Studies BS, Fitness and Wellness Leadership BS

Majors: Physical Education BS, Health Sciences BS, Sport & Recreation Management BS

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61 Credits

for Physical Education and Sport Management AS Program

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Physical Education and Sport Management program in the region according to our alumni.

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specialized one credit physical education and wellness education classes including hiking, weight training and conditioning, Zumba fitness, judo, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and more!

Program Insight

Graduates of the Physical Education and Sport Management program have gone on to exciting physical education, fitness, and sport management careers after transferring to 4-year colleges and universities. The education at SUNY FMCC provides a strong foundation in preparing you for future career success.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Analyze and discuss how trends and regulations apply to physical education and sport management careers.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the components of fitness and wellness.
Apply and analyze the principles of the sport management field.
Apply critical thinking skills from course content to practical projects and scenarios.

Program Features

Gymnasium & Fitness Center
Our state-of-the-art facilities include the latest exercise and physical education equipment.

Fitness Club
Interested in fitness? Do you have a hard time going to the gym by yourself? Join us and work out together.

Team Raiders Club
Participate on a student dance team for home sporting events. Created to build self-esteem for women, and to promote unity among our students.

Raider Athletics
Tryout to become a student athlete or assist one of our fifteen competitive sport teams!

International Study Abroad
Take the opportunity to travel the world during spring break to learn about the global economy and business world.

Course Highlights

Course Catalog

SUNY FMCC offers its catalog online in a downloadable PDF document that makes information on programs, courses and policies most current and accessible, while reducing impact on the environment. Additional information is available on the College’s website and portal. To read and search the FMCC Catalog, you’ll need Adobe Reader version 7.0 or later.

2023-2024 FMCC CATALOG

Program Course Layout

A significant portion of courses are general education courses to help facilitate transferring to four-year colleges and universities. The program also provides more specialized courses in physical education, exercise science, and sport management. Here are just some examples.

SCI 136 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology

This course is designed for the study of basic human anatomy and physiology, including anatomical terminology, cells, and the following systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. An introduction to common human disease processes, for non-science majors or as preparation for students who intend to take advanced anatomy and physiology courses.

PED 236 Introduction to Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

This course emphasizes the scientific and clinical foundations of athletic training and sports medicine. It focuses on athletic injury prevention, recognition, and initial care, along with laboratory time for the practice of taping and wrapping techniques.

PED 137 Introduction to Cardiovascular Fitness/Weight Management

A survey of cardiovascular fitness, weight management, and wellness. It has both lecture and lab components. Laboratory sessions present a variety of cardiovascular fitness activities. Course lectures cover the physiological and emotional effects of nutrition, cardiovascular, exercise, weight management techniques, and a variety of wellness issues.