Pedagogy Courses in Physical Education

PED 260 Curriculum Design *
A consideration of the principles and techniques of secondary education. The junior and senior high school curricula are examined and their continuing development studied and appraised in relation to current needs and practices. Methods, materials, and teaching aids considered for Physical Education. Each student required to make observations of elementary and secondary classes in the subject field of specialization.
Prerequisites: EDU 14, 15a, 16a, adequate preparation in the subject to be taught, and acceptance in the School of Education, and departmental approval.
Co-requisite: PE 204 or 205.
Every Semester, 3 credits (formerly EDU 35N)
* Writing across the curriculum course

PED 261 Secondary Methods in Physical Education
This course focuses on the characteristics of adolescent students and how effective secondary school physical education programs are planned, taught and evaluated. Particular emphasis is placed on physical education content and knowledge, and on developing the skills necessary to become competent secondary school physical educators. Course content includes peer teaching, supervised clinical teaching and field experience at local schools.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: PED 460 and/or PED 262.
Every Semester, 4 credits

PED 262 Elementary Methods in Physical Education
This course focuses on designing and conducting developmentally appropriate physical education lessons in grades K-6. Particular emphasis is placed on designing and conducting lessons that allow for maximum practice opportunity accompanied by performance analysis and assessment. Course content includes peer teaching, supervised clinical teaching and field experience at local schools.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: PED 460 and/or PED 262.
Every Semester, 4 credits

PED 263 Teaching the Individual with Special Needs
This course focuses on the recognition of disabling conditions and the motor limitations of each; special problems encountered; and methods for improving the effectiveness of teaching adapted physical education in the school curriculum. Field experience in an adapted setting is required.
Laboratory fee $50
Prerequisite: Completion of 8 credits in Physical Education theory courses.
Co-requisite: PED 460.
On Occasion, 3 credits

HPE 298 Student Teaching Seminar
Mandatory Seminar for Health Education & Physical Education major currently enrolled in student teaching.
Co-Requisite: HPE 296, PED 297, or HED 297.
Every Semester, 2 credits (formerly EDU 92)

PED 297 Student Teaching in Physical Education
This course is designed to meet the certification requirements of those students pursuing a major in Physical Education. A minimum of 360 hours in observation and teaching is required. Students must be prepared to spend the entire school day, every day, in the public schools during the semester of registration in this course. Enrollment in any additional courses while registered for this course must have the approval of the Chair of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Movement Science and is, in any case, limited to those courses meeting during the late afternoon or evening.
Prerequisite: Students are required to provide a portfolio to the faculty. Students must complete the interview and the exit exam. Passing of the NYS Teaching Exams (i.e, LAST and ACS-W).
Every Semester, 4 credits

PE 245, PE 246, PE 247, PE 248
Independent Study in Physical Education
Advanced independent study in areas of physical education not covered in the curriculum (formerly PE 71A-D) Credits determined by faculty. (for majors only)

PE 200 Movement Pattern Seminar
Testing and evaluation seminar for the purpose of identifying the skill deficiencies of all Physical Education and dual majors in the following movement patterns: throwing, catching, dribbling, striking, rebounding, movement through space, and manipulation of objects.
Special fee $50.
Every Semester, 0 credits (formerly PE 200A)

Physical Education Theory Courses

PE 201 Introduction to Physical Education *
An extensive analysis of the historical, personal, sociological, and philosophical analysis of Physical Education.
Every Semester, 2 credits (formerly 401)
* Writing across the curriculum course

PE 202 Basic First Aid and Emergency Care
Basic knowledge and procedures for first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Emphasis will be given to emergency conditions likely to occur in educational settings and sports-related traumas. Students have the opportunity to earn First Aid and CPR Certification. Lecture, demonstration, and laboratory work.
Every Semester, 2 credits

PE 203 Kinesiology and Biomechanical Analysis of Movement
Introduction to the basic concept of human motion, including anatomical and mechanical description of movement. Analysis of basic locomotion and selected sports skills. Laboratory experiences develop competencies in error identification and correction for efficient movement.
Prerequisites: BIO 7-8, BIO118 or CHEM 1 or PHY 11.
Three hours lecture plus two hours laboratory per week.
Laboratory fee $50.
Every Semester, 4 credits

PED 263 Physical Education for the Atypical
Recognition of disabling conditions and the motor limitations of each; special problems encountered and methods for improving the effectiveness of teaching adapted physical education in the school curriculum. Community service in an adapted setting required.
Two hours lecture plus one hour laboratory.
Laboratory fee $50.
Co-requisite: PED 260
Prerequisite: Completion of 8 credits in Physical Education theory courses.
3 credits

PE 250, PE 290 Physiology of Exercise, Part I and II
Introduction to the physiological basis of exercise and physical training. Practical applications of physiological concepts to the fields of health, Physical Education and athletics. Laboratory experiences designed to demonstrate physiological effects of physical performance.
Prerequisite: PE 203, or faculty approval
Four hours lecture plus one hour laboratory.
Laboratory fee $50 each.
Two semesters, 6 credits:
Part I, 3 credits; and Part II, 3 credits
Every Semester (formerly PE 208 & PE 209)

PE 255 Motor Learning*
Discussion of studies, concepts, and principles relating to human motor behavior and learning. Physical, mental, and emotional factors of skill acquisition, growth and development, environmental considerations, personality factors, and other aspects of skill learning.
Prerequisite: PE 203, EDU 15a.
Annually, 3 credits (formerly PE 210)
*May be taken and recognized for Liberal Arts credit.

PE 295 Evaluation of Physical Education
Purposes and principles of measurement and evaluation in physical education. Emphasis is placed on designing measurements by objectives and evaluating individual student status and progress. Program evaluation, teacher evaluation, and statistical tools needed to summarize data are also discussed.
Prerequisites: Math 3 or exam, and PE 250.
Annually, 3 credits (formerly PE 211)

HPE 215 Health Education & Organization and Administration of Physical Education
This course covers procedures and practices in administration of contemporary physical education, athletics, and health education.
Prerequisite: Completion of 8 credits in Physical Education theory courses.
Every Semester, 2 credits

PE 257 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Method of treating and preventing injuries common to athletes.
Prerequisites: PE 203 or BIO 118.
Every Semester, 2 credits (formerly PE 221)

Physical Education Specialization

Physical Education majors are required to elect 6 credits in one of the following specializations; all courses offered at department's discretion unless otherwise stated.

Coaching Specialization

PE 256 Philosophy and Techniques of Coaching and Officiating
Philosophies, methods, and techniques of coaching public school sports, rules interpretation and techniques of officiating.
Prerequisites: PE 203 and PE 250 or instructor's permission.
3 credits (formerly PE 220)

PE 257 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Method of treating and preventing injuries common to athletes.
Prerequisite: PE 203 or BIO 118.
Every Semester, 2 credits (formerly PE 221)

PED 291 Practicum in Specialization
The practicum is designed to give students field experience in their specialization. All students will be required to complete 40 hours of field work plus five hours of seminar.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Students must have completed 5 credits in their area of specialization.
Annually, 1 credit (formerly PE 290A)

Fitness and Exercise Rehabilitation Specialization

PE 230 Exercise Rehabilitation and Conditioning
The role of exercise in the development and maintenance of physiological fitness throughout the life cycle. Application to the use of exercise and conditioning for various populations including the disabled, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, adults, obese, and diabetic.
Prerequisite: PE 250.
Co-requisite: PE 231.
Three hours lecture with laboratory experiences.
Annually, 3 credits

PE 231 Instrumentation in Fitness and Exercise Rehabilitation
The use of instrumentation in fitness and exercise rehabilitation with emphasis on anthropometric measurement tools, instructional evaluation, and cardiopulmonary instrumentation.
Prerequisite: PE 250.
Co-requisite: PE 230.
Two hour laboratory.
Laboratory fee $50.
Annually, 2 credits

PE 235 Motor Development
This course provides the student with an understanding of the changes in motor behavior over the lifespan and the process, which underlie these changes. This course provides both descriptive and explanatory profiles both descriptive and explanatory profiles of the individual from conception to adulthood.
Every Semester, 2 credits

PED 292 Practicum in Specialization
The practicum is designed to give students field experience in their specialization. All students will be required to complete 40 hours of field work plus five hours of seminar.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Students must have completed 5 credits in their area of specialization.
Annually, 1 credit (formerly PE 290B)

Elementary School Physical Education Specialization

PE 240 Creative Games and Survey of Movement Program for Children
Creative Games is a new approach to play emphasizing cooperation rather than competition and combining elements of traditional games and sports with a humanistic view of interaction. Opportunities will be provided for leading and refereeing creative games. We will explore how new games can be adapted for a variety of age groups, populations, and for a number of settings. Students may elect to take this course for a second credit to observe and study a number of movement programs for preschool and elementary school age children in a variety of settings.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite for PE majors: PED 262.
Meets one hour per week for one credit, two hours per week for 2 credits plus a minimum of 30 hours of field work.
On Occasion, 1 or 2 credits

PE 241 Movement Education and Rhythms for Children
The purpose of this course is to provide prospective teachers of preschool and elementary school age children with methods and materials for leading movement and rhythmic experiences.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite for PE majors: PED 262, Dance I.
On Occasion, 3 credits

PE 290C Practicum in Specialization
The practicum is designed to give students field experience in their specialization. All students will be required to complete 40 hours of field work plus five hours of seminar. Five credits of specialization must be completed or taken concurrently with the practicum.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Students must have completed 5 credits in their area of specialization.
On Occasion, 1 credit

Movement and Dance Therapy Specialization

PE 254 Introduction to Movement/Dance Therapy
This course is designed to provide undergraduate students with an experimental and didactic exposure to the field of dance therapy. The curriculum will include: (a) an examination of the historical framework and current developments in the field of dance therapy; (b) a comprehensive investigation of the psychophysical components of expressive movement; (c) the theory and process of dance therapy; and (d) a survey of dance therapy methods devised for specific populations in a range of clinical and educational settings.
On Occasion, 3 credits

DAN 2
See Theater Arts Listing, School of Visual and Performing Arts.

PE 290D Practicum in Specialization
The practicum is designed to give students field experience in their specialization. All students will be required to complete 40 hours of field work plus five hours of seminar.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Students must have completed 5 credits in their area of specialization.
On Occasion, 1 credit

Dance Education Specialization

DAN 2
See Theatre Arts Listing, School of Visual and Performing Arts.

DAN 3
See Theatre Arts Listing, School of Visual and Performing Arts.

PE 290E Practicum in Specialization
The practicum is designed to give students field experience in their specialization. All students will be required to complete 40 hours of field work plus five hours of seminar.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Students must have completed 5 credits in their area of specialization.
On Occasion, 1 credit
Health Education Specialization
HE 204 Human Sexuality and the Family
3 credits (See Health Education listing)

Health Education Specialization

HE 204 Human Sexuality and the Family
Includes general discussion of human sexuality and the family through a values approach. Various problems in human sexuality are discussed through a broad range of psychological and philosophical disciplines. The course attempts through an examination of the place and meaning of sexuality and the family in our education, lives, and society.
3 credits (See Health Education listing)

HED 261
Methods and Materials for Teaching Health Education
3 credits (See Health Education listing)

HED 293 Practicum in Specialization
This practicum is designed to give students field experience in their specialization. All students will be required to complete 40 hours of field work plus five hours of seminar.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Students must have completed 5 credits in their area of specialization.
On Occasion, 1 credit (formerly PE 290F)

Athletic Trainer Specialization

PE 257 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Method of treating and preventing injuries common to athletes.
Every Semester, 2 credits (formerly 221)

PE 230 Exercise Rehabilitation and Conditioning
3 credits (See description under Physical Education)

PE 294 Practicum in Specialization
The practicum is designed to give students field experience in their specialization. All students will be required to complete 40 hours of field work plus five hours of seminar.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Students must have completed 5 credits in their area of specialization.
On Occasion, 1 credit (formerly PE 290I)

Major courses receiving a C- grade must be repeated.

Physical Education Skill Electives

Physical Education skill electives are 1 credit unless otherwise stated. They are offered annually or as indicated.

Physical Education majors are required to take seven skill electives.

Students at C.W. Post who are not majoring in Health or Physical Education may take a maximum of two courses for degree credit in the Elective Physical Education Program with the advice and consent of a counselor in their field of concentration.

All courses in the Skill Elective Program are designed to include the fundamental techniques and strategies of the activity. No credit will be given for repeating a course previously passed. All Physical Education skill electives are to be taken for a grade except in the case of non-Physical Education or non-Health/ Physical Education major students who may elect to take these courses pass/fail.

PE 100 Tumbling and Apparatus I
On Occasion.

PE 102 Archery
On Occasion

PE 103 Badminton
Fall/Spring

PE 104 Body Conditioning to Music
Fall/Spring

PE 105 Fitness and Conditioning (Beginning)
Fall/Spring

PE 106 Fitness and Conditioning (All Levels)
The understanding of the acute and chronic effects of exercise on the human organism. Includes advanced training and conditioning techniques.
Fall/Spring, 2 credits

PE 107 Racquetball/Paddleball
Fall/Spring

PE 108 Track and Field
On Occasion

PE 109 Squash
On Occasion

PE 111 Tennis (Beginning)
Fall/Spring

PE 112 Tennis (Intermediate)
Prerequisite: PE 111 or permission of instructor.
On Occasion

PE 113 Fencing
On Occasion

PE 114 Golf
Fall/Spring

PE 115 Contemporary/Social Dance
On Occasion

PE 116 Horseback Riding (Beginning)
$200 fee to vendor
Fall/Spring/Summer

PE 117 Horseback Riding (Intermediate)
$200 fee to vendor
Fall/Spring/Summer

PE 118 Horseback Riding (Advanced)
$200 fee to vendor
Fall/Spring/Summer

PE 120 Beginning Karate and Self Defense
On Occasion

PE 121 Karate and Self Defense (All Levels)
No prerequisites.
On Occasion

PE 122 Basic Swimming Instruction
Fundamental skills of aquatics with emphasis on personal and class safety.
On Occasion

PE 123 Intermediate Swimming
Prerequisite: PE 122 or permission of instructor.
On Occasion

PE 124 Life Saving (Advanced)
Advanced skills and methods of teaching swimming, including class organization and lesson plans. Extra hours may lead to advanced Life Saving Certification.
Prerequisite: PE 123 or instructor's permission.
On Occasion, 2 credits

PE 125 A.R.C. Water Safety Instructor
Development of teaching skills for beginner through advanced life saving. Program development and first aid included.
Prerequisite: Advanced Life Saving or permission of instructor.
2 credits

PE 126 Introduction to Hatha Yoga
An eclectic course in Hatha (physical) Yoga using asanas (yoga postures), pra-nayama (breathing exercises), meditation, and kinetic awareness techniques toward achieving a healthier more harmonious functioning of both mind and body.
On Occasion

PE 127 Hatha Yoga (All Levels)
On Occasion

PE 128 T'ai Chi
An ancient Chinese system of exercise that is practiced for health and well being.
Fall/Spring

PE 129 Basic Skin and Scuba Diving
Special fee, $70 to vendor.
2 credits
On Occasion

PE 130 Judo (Beginning)
On Occasion

PE 131 Judo (Advanced)
On Occasion

PE 132 Water Aerobics
On Occasion

PE 133 Tae Kwondo (Beginner)
Fall/Spring, 2 credits

PE 134 Kung Fu (Beginner)
On Occasion

PE 135 Kung Fu (All Levels)
On Occasion

PE 136 Scuba Diving Certification
Special fee, $90 to vendor.
On Occasion, 2 credits

PE 137 Aikido
Fall/Spring

PE 190 Project Adventure
The goal of this course is for students to obtain the knowledge and skills that are needed to create a Project Adventure K-12 curriculum. Students will gain familiarity with the Project Adventure philosophy and activities. They will learn how to utilize cooperative games, adventure challenges, initiative problems, and trust-building activities to teach communication, cooperation, trust and teamwork and meet New York State and National Standards for physically educated individuals.
Course availability depends on enrollment
$50.00 fee to vendor
2 credits

PE 192 Basketball
Fall/Spring

PE 193 Soccer
Annually

PE 194 Football
On Occasion

PE 195 Lacrosse
Fall/Spring

PE 196 Softball
On Occasion

PE 197 Baseball
On Occasion

PE 198 Volleyball
Fall/Spring

PE 199 Field Hockey
On Occasion

Methodology Courses in Health Education

HED 260 Elementary Methods in Health Education
This course is a consideration of principals and techniques in secondary education. The middle and senior high curricula are examined and their continuing development is studied and appraised in relation to current needs and practices. Methods, materials and teaching aids are considered for Health Education. Each student is required to spend no less than 30 hours in field experience and make observations of secondary health education classes.
Prerequisites: EDU 14,15a,16a, adequate preparation in the subject to be taught, acceptance in the School of Education and Department approval by formal application.
Every Semester, 4 credits

HED 261* Methods and Materials in Teaching Health Education in the Secondary Schools
A consideration of the principles and techniques of secondary education. The junior and senior high school curricula are examined and their continuing development studied and appraised in relation to current needs and practices. Methods, materials, and teaching aids considered for Health Education. Each student required to spend time in field experience, making observations of elementary and secondary health education classes.
Prerequisites: EDU 14, 15a, 16a, adequate preparation in the subject to be taught, acceptance in the School of Education and Departmental approval by formal application.
Every Spring, 4 credits (formerly EDU 35P)
* Writing across the curriculum course.

HPE 296, PED 297, HED 297, HPE 298 Student Teaching
See Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education section.

Health Education Theory Courses

HE 245, HE 246, HE 247 Independent Study
Advanced study and/or research in the field of Health in areas not covered by the curriculum. Credits determined by faculty. (for majors only) (formerly HE 71)

HE 201 Critical Health Problems I*
Discussion of various health problems that are of greatest concern to individual, community, and future health educators: (1) chronic diseases; (2) communicable diseases; (3) environmental effects on health; (4) genetic disorders.
Fall, 3 credits (formerly HE 32)

*May be taken and recognized as Liberal Arts credit

HE 202 Critical Health Problems II
Discussion of three contemporary health areas: (1) mental health; (2) death and dying; and (3) bioethical issues arising from advanced medical technology (e.g., scarce resources, euthanasia, genetic engineering, placebos, etc.).
Spring, 3 credits (formerly HE 33)

HE 250 Health Counseling
Confronting the role of the health counselor. Application of counseling techniques of the various personnel within the school environment.
Fall, 3 credits (formerly HE 34)

HE 255 Nutrition and Deficiency Disease
An overview of the science of nutrition and its relationship to health. Survey of current nutrition knowledge and research.
Co-requisite: HED 262 or departmental approval.
Fall, 3 credits (formerly HE 35)

HED 262 Nutritional Methods
Methods and materials for teaching nutrition to various age groups in the school and the community.
Co-requisite: HE 255.
Fall, 3 credits (formerly HE 36)

HE 260 Community Health Care Studies and Surveys
Studying the role, need growth, and organizations concerned with public health needs.
Spring, 3 credits (formerly HE 37)

HE 265 Consumer Health Education
Investigating the relationship between the consumers of health products services, information, and the health care delivery system. Emphasis is given to developing the student's ability to make improved decisions concerning health care.
Spring, 3 credits (formerly HE 38)

HE 204 Human Sexuality and the Family
Includes general discussion of human sexuality and the family through a values approach. Various problems in human sexuality are discussed through a broad range of psychological and philosophical disciplines. The course attempts through an examination of the place and meaning of sexuality and the family in our education, lives, and society.
Every Semester, 3 credits (formerly HE 41)

HE 205 Substance Abuse*
Examination of the uses of prescription, over-the-counter, and consciousness-altering drugs in contemporary America. Emphasis is placed on making improved health-related decisions when confronted by substance use. A non-judgmental approach is used to encourage students to discuss their experiences, attitudes, and values relating to drug use.
Every Semester, 3 credits (formerly HE 43)
*May be taken and recognized as Liberal Arts credit.

HE 280 Marriage and Parenting
This course is designed to assist the student in gaining insight into the commitments of marriage and parenting. It will help the participants to disseminate important information dealing with attitudes, conflict and adjustments, and with all the aspects of planning a marriage, getting married, and what is entailed in making a legal, moral, and religious commitment.
Every Semester, 3 credits (formerly HE 44)

HE 285 Personal, School, and Community Health
Relationship of cause and effect that leads to the acquisition, maintenance, and improvement of the health of the individual, with special emphasis on school health.
Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credits of Health Education course work.
Spring, 3 credits (formerly HE 45)

Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education

HPE 296 Student Teaching for Students Majoring in Health and Physical Education (Dual)
This course is designed to meet the certification requirements for those students pursuing a double major in both Health and Physical Education. A minimum of 500 hours in observation and teaching is required. Students must be prepared to spend the entire school day, every day, in the public schools during the semester of registration in this course. Enrollment in any additional courses during enrollment in this course must have the approval of the Chair of the Department and will, in any case, be limited to those courses meeting during the late afternoon or evening.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval and completion of all other degree requirements.
Every Semester, 8 credits (formerly EDU 37)

PED 297 or HED 297 Student Teaching for Students Majoring in Health or Physical Education
This course is designed to meet the certification requirements of those students pursuing a major in Health or Physical Education. A minimum of 360 hours in observation and teaching is required. Students must be prepared to spend the entire school day, every day, in the public schools during the semester of registration in this course. Enrollment in any additional courses during enrollment in this course must have the approval of the Chair of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Movement Science and will, in any case, be limited to those courses meeting during the late afternoon or evening.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval and completion of all other degree requirements.
Every Semester, 4 credits (formerly EDU 38)