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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

Students will be able to:

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.

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.

This direct to work certificate program combines off-campus “hands-on” experience with on-campus related instruction to prepare you to be a Phlebotomists in our region. This flexible offering can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Our region boasts a variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries. The information presented is based on labor market estimates for Amsterdam, Gloversville, the Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley. Salary information is based on estimates for the Capital District.

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)

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.

Students learn from practicing professionals, who follow the competency guidelines prescribed by the College and based on O*NET online specifications, national competency catalogs, and employer input.

Students will be able to:

Hands-on Training
Train at a local hospital, clinic, or medical office and learn from experienced Phlebotomists approximately 12 hours per week.

On-Campus Instruction
Courses selected to relate with your specific career area and generally totals 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Individual Studies Advisor
Students will be assigned an academic advisor to guide you through your program.

Flexible Offering
The program can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Although similar to cooperative education and internship programs, the Individual Studies Certificate program requires that students learn basic career skills at job sites without pay.

This direct to work certificate program combines off-campus “hands-on” experience with on-campus related instruction to prepare you to be a Patient Representative in our region. This flexible offering can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries. The information presented is based on labor market estimates for Amsterdam, Gloversville, the Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley. Salary information is based on estimates for the Capital District.

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)

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.

Students learn from practicing professionals, who follow the competency guidelines prescribed by the College and based on O*NET online specifications, national competency catalogs, and employer input.

Students will be able to:

Hands-on Training
Train at a local hospital, clinic, or medical office and learn from experienced Patient Representatives approximately 12 hours per week.

On-Campus Instruction
Courses selected to relate with your specific career area and generally totals 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Individual Studies Advisor
Students will be assigned an academic advisor to guide you through your program.

Flexible Offering
The program can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Although similar to cooperative education and internship programs, the Individual Studies Certificate program requires that students learn basic career skills at job sites without pay.

This direct to work certificate program combines off-campus “hands-on” experience with on-campus related instruction to prepare you to be a Medical Records Specialist in our region. This flexible offering can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Our region boasts a wide variety of career opportunities with competitive salaries. The information presented is based on labor market estimates for Amsterdam, Gloversville, the Capital District, and the Mohawk Valley. Salary information is based on estimates for the Capital District from ZipRecruiter.

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)

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.

Students learn from practicing professionals, who follow the competency guidelines prescribed by the College and based on O*NET online specifications, national competency catalogs, and employer input.

Students will be able to:

Hands-on Training
Train at a local hospital, clinic, or medical office and learn from experienced Medical Records Specialists approximately 12 hours per week.

On-Campus Instruction
Courses selected to relate with your specific career area and generally totals 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Individual Studies Advisor
Students will be assigned an academic advisor to guide you through your program.

Flexible Offering
The program can be modified based upon student background and experience and the semester of entry into the program.

Although similar to cooperative education and internship programs, the Individual Studies Certificate program requires that students learn basic career skills at job sites without pay.