Dedicated Yonkers, NY student Michael "Mike" Paulercio recently graduated with an associate of arts in physical education. As the next step toward his goal of becoming a physical education teacher, Mike Paulercio entered the Sports Studies program at Manhattanville College, a liberal-arts institution located just outside of New York City.
Headed by department chair Anthony G. Delli Paoli, the Manhattanville College Sports Studies program offers an interdisciplinary-coursework bachelor degree that prepares students for work in multiple sports and physical fitness-related fields. The major requires satisfactory completion of 11 courses, including five elective classes that cover topics such as sports and society, sports and media, and sports medicine.
Students also have the option of concentrating in professional tennis management or pursuing accelerated dual degrees that consist of a bachelor of arts in sports studies and a master of science in sports business management. The Sports Studies program is the first step to careers in physical education, athletic training, and sports psychology. It is also registered with the American Kinesiology Association.
