Physical Education Studies
Why GCC?
- State of the art facilities and technology for learning.
- Hands-on learning starting your first semester. Immediate application of leadership and practical skills.
- This is more than just a college! Your professional development starts now. Attend state conferences and collaborate with peer and faculty.
- Earn your NYS coaching certification!
- Experience a high-quality program with the benefit of seamless transfer to any SUNY college at a fraction of the cost!
- Flexible curriculum to help your meet your career goals.
- Caring and engaging faculty!
Student testimonials
“The Physical Education Program is amazing here at GCC! All of the classes make sure you are equipped to professionally coach or even have the best experience to continue your degree at a 4-year college! The faculty and staff support you every step of the way and give you the best opportunity to achieve your goals!”
– Alex Strong, PE Studies Major
“The PE program here at Genesee Community College is a phenomenal program. The faculty are amazing and are super helpful in answering questions and getting you to where you want to be.”
– Xander Huff, PE Studies Major
Degree Types
Associate In Applied Science (AAS)
Career Outlook
The most rewarding aspect of being a part of Health and Physical Education is being able to make a difference in an individual’s life, and on a larger scale, the country’s well-being. Some of the major issues facing our country concern weight and health. Selecting a career in a fitness and health-related field gives you the opportunity to make a difference.
- Adaptive PE Specialist
- Aerobics Instructor
- Aquatics Director
- Athletic Coach Nutritionist
- Athletic Trainer
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Dietitian
- College Health/PE Instructor/Professor
- Early Childhood Motor Skills Instructor
- Exercise Physiologist
- Fitness Instructor
- Health/Fitness Consultant
- Health/PE Teacher
- Human Kinetics Specialist
- Professional Sports Scout
- Sport Psychologist
- Sports Medicine
- Umpire/Referee
Certification Opportunities
- Adult, Infant, Child CPR
- AED Essentials
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter
- DASA
- Lifeguarding
- NYS Coaching certification
- Responding to Emergencies
- SAVE
- SCUBA
- Water Safety Instruction
Transfer Opportunities
Starting at GCC saves many students and their families thousands of dollars in tuition. With an A.S. or A.A. degree you will be able to seamlessly transfer within the SUNY network of 64 college and universities as well as to many 4-year private institutions. GCC’s A.S. and A.A. programs were developed as part of the SUNY seamless transfer initiative allowing students to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree as a freshman and a sophomore at a community college, then seamlessly transfer to a SUNY four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree. Please reference the SUNY Transfer Pathways for degree programs to learn about any campus specific requirements. Visit the SUNY Core Course Finder to plan out the courses you should complete to transfer to a 4-year SUNY School.
If you are planning to transfer to a 4-year private institution you should work with our Transfer Services office to learn about possible articulation agreements and pathways that exist for many or our degree programs. Some GCC A.A.S. programs also have transfer opportunities.
Transfer opportunities can include, but are not limited to:
- Canisius College
- SUNY College at Brockport
- SUNY College at Cortland
To learn more about these opportunities and agreements contact the Transfer Services Office, we are more than happy to work with you and answer any questions you may have on building your own personalized transfer plan.
Next Steps
View our enrollment checklist and apply today.
See our classrooms, facilities and housing.
See tuition and explore financial aid options.
Make a plan to transfer your credits.
