Health and Physical Education Minor
Description. The minor in Health and Physical Education provides coursework that students may use to improve their personal health and physical fitness in conjunction with career preparation. It is designed to promote healthy lifestyle habits through the study and application of the wellness principles of nutrition, physical fitness, and stress management, as well as the acquisition of physical activity skills.
Rationale. This program combined with other general education areas of study fosters an understanding of the need to maintain healthy lifestyles. By combining interdisciplinary studies with health and physical education principles, this minor prepares students for healthy lifestyles within their career choices.
Credits. 18-19
Minor coordinator. Professor Vincent Maiorino, Department of Health and Physical Education (212.237.8323, vmaiorino@jjay.cuny.edu)
Requirements. A maximum of two courses can overlap with a student’s major, other minors or programs.
Part One. Required Courses
| PED 103 | Personal Physical Fitness and Dynamic Health | 3 |
| PED 110 | Personal and Public Health: Social Contexts, Private Choices | 3 |
| PED 300 | Community Programs for Health, Wellness and Physical Activity | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 9
Part Two. Activity Courses
Select three
Students can only apply 1 aquatics course and 1 defensive tactics course to Part Two.
Credits earned by participating in intercollegiate athletics may apply to Part Two (i.e. PED 120 - PED 130).
Total Credit Hours: 3
Part Three. Electives
Select two
Total Credit Hours: 6-7
Total Credit Hours: 18-19