Full-Time Faculty: Gregory K. Reeds, Chair; Anne C. Farrell, Timothy M. Sawicki, James Sylvis, Sandra Vamos. [Adjuncts, 7]
The Physical Education Department operates two distinct undergraduate programs: a program for teacher certification in physical education, and a series of non-teaching options to prepare students to pursue career interests such as sport administration, sport psychology or coaching, and provides preparation for a graduate degree in an area of interest.1 Consultation with your advisor can lead to a program of study towards State dual certification in Health and Physical Education.
Physical Education Program at Canisius College: The undergraduate program is housed in the School of Education and Human Services along with other prestigious majors such as Elementary and Secondary Education, Special Education, Sports Medicine and Exercise Sciences. All programs are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and registered with the New York State Education Depart-ment to grant provisional certification as a Physical Education Teacher K-12.
The comprehensive program of study leading to teaching certification includes aspects related to the Bio Sciences, such as Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology; Coaching; Administration and Leadership; Adapted Physical Education; Fitness and Wellness; Technology in Teaching; Psychology and Sociology of Physical Activity, Movement Education, Motor Development; Outdoor and Cooperative Pursuits. The major also focuses on the teaching of fourteen (14) sport skills.
Our student teachers receive extensive field-based experiences prior to the Student Teaching assignment. Opportunities to observe and participate as a teacher are provided at outstanding schools in the Buffalo Metropolitan area. The student teaching experience culminates with workshops in Multicultural Education, Child Abuse, Prevention of School Violence, Resume and Job Search Techniques, and preparation for the New York State Teachers Exams. Selection of electives can also lead to State certification in Health Education.
Teacher Certification Options
The professional Physical Education Teacher Certification Program strives to develop a liberally educated individual who has special knowledge and skills in the areas of movement and sport and their interrelated disciplines. Major emphasis is placed on the development of educational and performance foundations which will prepare an individual to teach in grades kindergarten through 12th or to pursue professional growth through further study and/or graduate work.
Physical Education majors enjoy a continuous and extensive program of clinical and laboratory experiences at the college and in the public schools. They do in-school observations, micro teaching, tutoring, video-taping, and large-group instruction. These experiences help to insure that the program remains responsive to the needs of both individual students and the profession.
This program of instruction incorporates the standards established for Physical Education at the local school district level, the New York State learning standards and the Guidelines set forth by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). This will enable the graduate to pursue employment opportunities in careers that focus on Physical Education from birth through the completion of Grade 12.
The teacher certification option culminates with a fourteen-week student teaching experience in the public schools. Each student teacher is given the opportunity to experience the privileges and responsibilities of a full-time teacher on both the elementary and secondary levels. A person choosing to graduate without completing Student Teaching, must fulfill this credit requirement in consultation with his/her adviser.
In order to obtain teacher certification, students must pass the tests required by the New York State Education Department. They should consult their advisers for further information.
Pending New York State approval, students majoring in Childhood education will be eligible to apply for a grade 7-9 certification extension; students majoring in Secondary education will be eligible to apply for a grade 5-6 certification extension in all concentration areas.
Admission
Entering physical-education majors should have a strong high school science background in the biological sciences. Advanced standing from accredited two or four-year institution of higher education is granted when course content for completed work is substantially the same as course content at Canisius. In most two-year programs, students enroll in liberal arts – physical education option curricula.
Upon completion of the freshman year, all students must be approved as majors by the Physical Education faculty. Acceptance is contingent upon receiving a minimum grade of C (2.0) in BIO 107 and BIO 108 and in all PED courses taken in the first year of study. Students who do not meet this minimum standard may not take additional major courses, but may retake courses with deficient grades in order to qualify for acceptance into the program. Students must attain a 2.5 G.P.A. in all major courses before they will be permitted to student teach. Students must complete all major requirements before student teaching. Students wishing to combine Teacher Certification curriculum in this department with the Athletic Training Program may pursue dual certification.
Physical Education Teacher Certification Curriculum:
| 1. |
ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 101 |
(4 courses) |
(12) |
| 2. |
One course each from areas III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII (except from AS II). Choose 3 other AS but not more than one from any area. |
(11 courses) |
(35-37) |
| 3. |
Major course requirements: |
(26 courses) |
|
| |
a. Physical education core requirements: |
|
| |
PED 150 |
Introduction to Health and Physical Education |
(3) |
| |
PED 205 |
Wellness/Fitness |
(3) |
|
PED 351 |
Coaching Theory and Techniques |
(3) |
| |
PED 354 |
Adapted Physical Education |
(3) |
| |
PED 361 |
Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Sport |
(3) |
| |
PED 371 |
Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education |
(3) |
| |
PED 381 |
Motor Behavior |
(3) |
| |
BIO 107-108 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology2 |
(8) |
| |
HHP 235 |
Kinesiology |
(3) |
| |
HHP 336 |
Psychology of Exercise |
(3) |
| |
b. Skills Courses |
|
|
| |
PED 105 |
Individual Games |
(3) |
| |
PED 106 |
Team Games I |
(3) |
| OR |
|
|
|
| |
PED 206 |
Team Games II |
(3) |
| |
PED 211 |
Movement Education |
(3) |
| |
PED 216 |
Educational Gymnastics & Rhythmic Activities |
(3) |
| |
PED 305 |
Cooperative Activities |
(3) |
| |
PED 321 |
Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid and Aquatic Activities |
(3) |
| |
PED 442 |
Methods of Teaching PE: Secondary |
(3) |
| |
c. Physical/Health Education Electives: (two courses) [select any two] |
(6) |
| |
PED 120 |
Principles and Foundations of Health Education |
(3) |
| |
PED 220 |
Healthy Behaviors |
(3) |
| |
PED 320 |
Evolution of Disease and Illness |
(3) |
| |
PED 420 |
Secondary School Health Curriculum
|
(3) |
|
PED 383 |
Legal Aspects of Physical Education and Sport |
(3) |
|
PED 481 |
Foundations and Principles of Sport Management |
(3) |
|
Pedagogical Core: (9 courses) |
(29) |
|
EDU 250 |
Foundations of Education |
(3) |
|
EDE 273 |
Human Growth and Development: Birth-Childhood
|
(3) |
| OR |
|
|
|
|
EDS 351 |
Human Growth and Development: Middle Childhood to Adolescence
|
(3) |
|
PED 230 |
Directed Field Experience |
(1) |
|
PED 330 |
Directed Field Experience |
(1) |
|
PED 430 |
Directed Field Experience |
(1) |
|
PED 435 |
Technology in Health & Physical Education
|
(1) |
|
PED 441 |
Physical Education Teaching Methods: Elementary
|
(3) |
|
PED 442 |
Methods of Teaching PE: Secondary
|
(3) |
|
PED 450 |
Student Teaching Seminar |
(1) |
|
PED 465 |
Supervised Student Teaching: Elementary
|
(6) |
|
PED 470 |
470 Supervised Student Teaching: Secondary, Middle |
(6) |
|
|
|
|
| Total |
(42 courses) |
|
(130-132) |
Recommended Schedule:
| Fall |
|
Spring |
|
| Freshman Year |
|
|
|
| ENG 101 |
3 |
ENG 102 |
3 |
| BIO 107 |
4 |
BIO 108 |
4 |
| PED 150 |
3 |
PED 105 |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
AS |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
AS or PED elective |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
Total |
16 |
| Sophomore Year |
|
|
|
| RST 101 |
3 |
PED 205 |
3 |
| PED 106 or 206 |
3 |
PED 207 |
3 |
| PED 211 |
3 |
PED 216 |
1 |
| HHP 235 |
3 |
PED 230 |
3 |
| EDU 250 |
3 |
HHP 236 |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
EDE 273 or EDS 351 |
3 |
| |
|
AS |
3 |
| |
|
Total |
19 |
| Junior Year |
|
|
|
| PED 305 |
3 |
PED 330 |
1 |
| PED 321 |
3 |
PED 354 |
3 |
| PED 351 |
0 |
PED 361 |
3 |
| PED 371 |
3 |
PED 381 |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
PED 441 |
3 |
| PED Elective or AS |
3 |
AS |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
AS |
3 |
| Total |
18 |
Total |
15 |
| Senior Year |
|
|
|
| PED Elective |
3 |
PED 450 |
1 |
| PED 430 |
1 |
PED 465 |
6 |
| PED 435 |
1 |
PED 470 |
6 |
| PED 442 |
3 |
Total |
13 |
| AS |
3 |
|
|
| AS or PED Elective |
3 |
|
|
| Total |
15 |
Total |
125 |
Non-Teaching Minors
The Physical Education major may wish to pursue a career other than teaching. One non-teaching minor and one concentration have been developed to prepare students for professional careers or graduate training. These programs are in Physical Education: Sports Psychology and in Sport Administration. In each program the student must combine the elected minor or concentration with the 12 courses in the Physical Education Core. The Sports Psychology minor is described as follows.
The Sports Psychology minor provides students interested in psychology and physical education with an interdisciplinary approach to the study of sport and physical activity. The minor ideally prepares the student for careers in coaching, social psychology, or sports psychology. Students may seek advisement from either department.
Physical Education/Sports Psychology Minor:
| PED 351 |
Coaching Theory and Techniques |
(3) |
| PED 361 |
Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Sport |
(3) |
| PED 381 |
Motor Learning |
(3) |
| PSY 101 |
Introductory Psychology I |
(3) |
| PSY 102 |
Introductory Psychology II |
(3) |
| PSY 201 |
Basic Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences |
(3) |
| PSY 202 |
Experimental Psychology |
(3) |
| PSY 318 |
Social Psychology |
(3) |
| PSY 329 |
Leadership and Motivation |
(3) |
| PSY 373 |
Behavior Modification |
(3) |
| Total |
(10 courses) |
(30)3 |
Concentrations
The student who has selected the non-teaching option of Sport Administration has the program of studies that is outlined below. The student seeking information on Handicapped Physical Education, Health or Gerontology should see the department adviser.
Physical Education/Sport Administration Concentration:
| 1. |
ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 101 |
(4 courses) |
(12) |
| 2. |
Area Studies: Two courses from each of these areas: III, IV, V, VI, VIII4 |
(10 courses) |
(30) |
| 3. |
Major course requirements: |
(24 courses) |
|
| |
a. Physical education core requirements: |
|
| |
PED 150 |
Introduction to Physical and Health Education |
(3) |
| |
PED 205 |
Wellness/Fitness |
(3) |
|
PED 351 |
Coaching Theory & Techniqies |
|
| |
PED 354 |
Adapted Physical Education |
(3) |
| |
PED 361 |
Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Sport5 |
(3) |
| |
PED 371 |
Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education |
(3) |
| |
PED 381 |
Motor Learning |
(3) |
| |
PED 481 |
Fundamentals & Principles of Sport Management
|
(3) |
| |
BIO 107-108 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology |
(8) |
| |
HHP 235 |
Kinesiology |
(3) |
| |
HHP 336 |
Physiology of Exercise |
(4) |
| |
b. Sport administration: |
|
| |
MAT 105 |
Linear Mathematics |
(3) |
| |
MAT 131 |
Statistics and Computers |
(3) |
| |
ENG 389 |
Business Communication |
(3) |
| |
ECO 101 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
(3) |
| |
ECO 102 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
(3) |
| |
MGT 101 |
Management of Organizations |
(3) |
| |
ACC 201 |
Financial Accounting |
(3) |
| |
ACC 202 |
Managerial Accounting |
(3) |
| |
MIS 130 |
Computer Concepts for Business |
(3) |
| |
Internships |
|
|
| 4. |
Electives |
(5 courses) |
(15) |
| Total |
|
(40 courses) |
(123) |
Recommended Schedule:
| Fall |
|
Spring |
|
| Freshman Year |
|
|
|
| ENG 101 |
3 |
ENG 102 |
3 |
| MAT 105 |
3 |
ECO 101 |
3 |
| BIO 107 |
4 |
BIO 108 |
4 |
| ATH 170 |
3 |
PED 150 |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
AS |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
Total |
16 |
| Sophomore Year |
|
|
|
| RST 101 |
3 |
PHI 101 |
3 |
| MAT 131 |
3 |
ECO 102 |
3 |
| PED 205 |
3 |
PED 361 |
3 |
| PED 354 |
3 |
HHP 336 |
4 |
| HHP 235 |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
Total |
16 |
| Junior Year |
|
|
|
| ACC 201 |
3 |
ACC 202 |
3 |
| MIS 130 |
3 |
MGT 101 |
3 |
| PED 371 |
3 |
AS |
3 |
| ENG 389 |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |
| Senior Year |
|
|
|
| PED 381 |
3 |
PED 481 |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
AS |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
AS |
3 |
| AS |
3 |
AS |
3 |
| Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
| Total |
15 |
Total |
15 |
| |
|
Total |
123 |
COURSES: 2001-2003
EDE 273 Human Growth and Development: Birth through Childhood 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the multiple dimensions of child development and the place of education in promoting wellness for all children. This includes the examination of theories associated with physical, cognitive, social, emotional and behavioral development. The impact of family, culture, and society on wellness in all these areas will be considered throughout the course. Strategies for strengthening families and positive family-school associations will be an emphasis. Topics explored include: selecting appropriate materials designing meaningful activities, classroom organization, flexible grouping of students, setting expectations for performance, involving the wider community, effective instructional strategies, and efficient assessment. Students will participate in team teaching, direct teaching, cooperative learning, and demonstration lessons. They will also investigate practical applications for integrating the arts across all content areas of the curriculum.
EDS 351 Human Growth and Development: Pre-Adolescence and Adolescence 3
Human developmental processes and variations; effects of culture, heritage, socioeconomic level, health, environment on student performance. Methods for sustaining student interest, cooperation and achievement. Emphasis on student’s role as citizen in the school, community and nation.
EDU 250 Foundations of Education 3
Social, philosophical, legal, historical, organizational, theoretical perspectives. Role of education, rights and responsibilities of teachers, students and others involved in schooling. School, home, community relationship to student learning. Emphasis on skills.
Pre- or Co-Requisite: PHI 101.
PED 105 Individual Games 3
Lecture and laboratory. Skills, teaching methods, resource units, evaluative instruments, and teaching aids.
PED 106 Team Games I 3
Lecture and laboratory. Skills, teaching methods, teaching aids, evaluative instruments, and authentic assessment rubrics for a series of court and field games.
PED 120 Principles & Foundations of Health Education 3
Examination of historical, present status and future directions of health education and health promotion. Consideration of theoretical models of health education, professional roles, utilization of agencies and organizations associated with health education.
PED 150 Introduction to Physical Education & Health Education 2
Physical education as field of study. Historical review. Rationale and purpose. Methods of movement description. Meanings inherent in sport experience. Organization and administration of school programs.
PED 205 Wellness and Fitness 3
Lecture and laboratory. Skills, teaching methods, resource units, evaluative instruments, teaching aids, leading to an overall understanding of the principles of health and wellness.
PED 206 Team Games II 3
Lecture and laboratory. Skills, teaching methods, resource units, perceptual-motor development, and rhythmic activities.
PED 207 Recreational Activities, Dance 3
This skill sequence includes activities such as games of low organization, table tennis, bowling, pool, and a unit in contemporary dance forms.
PED 211 Movement Education 3
Conceptual bases and practical applications of movement education, perceptual-motor development, and rhythmic activities.
PED 216 Educational Gymnastics/Rhythmic Activities 3
Apparatus and tumbling skills. Teaching methods, resource units, evaluative techniques, and safety procedures in assisting individual performers. Survey of various dances and rhythmic activities.
PED 220 Healthy Behaviors 3
Overview of health determinants and the effect on dimensions of health. Assessment of behaviors and factors influencing health problems. Topics include cancer prevention, cardiovascular disease, nutrition, sexuality, stress, HIV, fitness. Emphasis on personal modification of health behavior.
PED 230 Field Experience I: Early Childhood/ Childhood 1
Students will spend forty (40) hours in an Elementary classroom setting. Focus on movement education — observation and teaching.
PED 305 Teaching Cooperative Activities 3
Philosophy, teaching methods, programming, and safety management. Activities may include initiatives, new games, problem solving, trust activities, ropes course, cycling, mountain biking, rock climbing, repelling, cross-country skiing, and others.
PED 320 Evolution of Disease & Illness 3
Overview of humanity’s triumphs and failures in the ongoing fight of illness and disease throughout time. Analysis of disease occurrence, transmission, prevention, treatment, control and the body’s immune response. Practical lab dissection component included.
PED 321 Lifeguarding, C.P.R., and First Aid/Aquatic Activities 3
Knowledge, skill techniques, and appreciations necessary to meet certification requirements of the American Red Cross.
Prerequisite: Department swimming test and completion of departmental recommendation.
PED 330 Directed Field Experience 1
Students will spend 30 hours per week observing and teaching in a school setting. Emphasis on motor skill assessment for special populations.
Prerequisite: PED 230.
PED 330 Field Experience II: Middle School 1
Students will spend thirty (30) hours in a Middle School setting. Focus on motor skills assessment and adapted education—observation and teaching.
PED 351 Coaching Theory and Techniques 3
Principles of effective coaching, including the role of the coach, practice planning, leadership theory, sports psychology, and teaching motor skills.
PED 354 Adapted Physical Education 3
Field-centered approach to development of physical-education programs for the disabled. Concurrent observation and participation in program for the disabled. Includes non-credit lab. For special populations.
Prerequisite: BIO 107-108.
PED 361 Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Sport 3
Review of psychological and sociological processes, principles, and problems influencing behavior in sport and its interrelationship with other American institutions.
PED 371 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education 3
Lectures, laboratory, and field experience in the development, application, and evaluation of tests. Use and interpretation of statistical techniques. Research in physical education. Focus on the evaluation of the State standards and authentic assessments and NASPE guidelines.
PED 381 Motor Bahavior 3
Normal developmental patterns of motor skills. How the human organism acquires movement proficiency in those skills. Includes non-credit lab in teaching sport skills.
PED 420 Teaching Methods in School Health 3
Examination of National and State Standards for Health Education and school health policies. Opportunities to observe, design and participate in the practical delivery of creative and innovative health education lessons.
PED 430 Field Experience III: Adolescence 1
Students will spend forty (40) hours in a high school setting. Focus on measurement and evaluation—observation and teaching.
PED 435 Technology in Health and Physical Education 1
The course will provide practical applications of computer software to the classroom and laboratory settings.
Prerequisite: This one credit hour computer and technology course must be taken in conjunction with the third field placement at the adolescence level.
PED 441 Methods of Teaching Physical Education: Early Childhood/Childhood 3
Development, implementation and integration of a physical education program; teaching strategies geared to the elementary level classroom with emphasis on New York and national learning standards in Physical Education, birth through childhood. Participation in an elementary school setting is a requirement of this course.
PED 442 Methods of Teaching Physical Education: Middle Childhood/Adolescence 3
Development, implementation and integration of a physical education program; teaching strategies geared to the secondary level classroom with emphasis on New York and national learning standards in Physical Education, middle childhood through adolescence. Participation in a secondary school setting is a requirement of this course.
PED 450 Student Teaching Seminar 1
Conducted during the student-teaching semester. Participants engage in activities that prepare them for teaching and in discussions of their student-teaching experiences. Health education including drug abuse, tobacco health issues, child abduction, and AIDS.
Prerequisite: Signature; concurrent registration in PED 422, 423.
PED 465 Student Teaching: Early Childhood/ Childhood 6
Seven-week experience in an elementary school, culminating the preparation for teacher certification. Grade: Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite: Completion of all other course requirements and Department approval; 2.5 G.P.A. in all major courses.
PED 470 Student Teaching: Middle Childhood and Adolescence 6
Seven-week experience in a secondary school, culminating the preparation for teacher certification. Grade: Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite: Completion of all other course requirements and Department approval; 2.5 G.P.A. in all major courses. Note: PED 422 and 423 must both be taken in the same semester.
PED 481 Fundamentals & Principles of Sport Management 3
Administrative leadership of health, physical education, recreation, and athletic programs. Nature and philosophy of administration as related to problems and practices of public school administration.
PED 498 Internship 3
Field-based experience in selected areas of physical education. Requires 120 clock hours.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
PED 499 Independent Study 3
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
1 See the Graduate Catalog for the graduate program in physical education.
2 Area II is automatically fulfilled because this program is in the Social Sciences. Area I is fulfilled by the required Natural Science courses in the program.
3 In addition to the required courses, students are encouraged to take at least six Psychology credits of practicum (internship) at a placement related to sports psychology (PEM/PSY 498).
4 Area II is automatically fulfilled because this program is in the Social Sciences. Area I is fulfilled by the required natural Science courses in the program. Area VII is fulfilled by the required Mathematics courses.
5 A Psychology course may be substituted with the adviser’s approval.