Physical Education, Health & Sport Studies
Jeffrey Lindauer, Director; Gregory K. Reeds, James Sylvis, Timothy Sawicki, Charles J. Pelitera, Julienne Young, Jong-Hoon Yu, Clancy Seymour.
These programs offer graduate study leading to the master of science degree. They are designed to develop job-related competencies with a goal of producing physical education professionals, sports scientists and health educators, who are knowledgeable and skilled in the administration of physical activity programs.
The Department of Physical Education offers two master of science degree programs which meet the New York State requirements for permanent certification for in-service teachers. These on-campus degree program provide students with an opportunity for concentrations in the areas of school administration, adapted physical education, coaching, sport psychology, health education, teaching specialist, athletic administration or sport studies. The on-line master’s program in physical education is designed for physical education professionals who already possess initial or provisional teaching certification in physical education. This degree meets the master’s degree requirement for permanent or professional certification in the state of New York.
Two other distinct programs of study lead to either the New York State initial teaching certificate (formerly the Provisional Certificate) issued by the New York State Education Department (SED) or the Interim Certification of Qualification from the Ontario College of Teachers. These programs are designed for pre-service teachers and culminate with the student teaching experience.
Candidates seeking the New York State initial certificate (or the certification of qualification) must pass the required examination(s) in order to obtain initial certification in physical education. The required standardized test will be the New York State Teacher’s Exam (LAST, ATS-W, CST in health and physical education) for anyone desiring New York State certification. For any student desiring to gain certification in another state, the National Teacher’s Exam (NTE) may also
be required.
NOTE: One-half credit (one semester) of a foreign language is required for teaching certification in New York State.
Admission/graduation
Applicants must meet the general requirements for admission to graduate work in the School of Education and Human Services. Student performance and progress toward program completion will be assessed regularly in terms of established competencies. A GPA of 3.0 (B) on a four point scale is required for graduation. A grade of D earns 0 credit.
Physical Education curriculum:
Master of science degree/professional certification
Program of study for in-service teachers seeking New York State permanent certification. The student will complete the 9-credit research core sequence, one 18 credit sub-field, and six credits of electives.
1. Core Research
| EDU 515 | Tests and Measurement | 3 |
| PEG 680 | Research Methods | 3 |
| PEG 584 | Comprehensive Exam* | 3 |
| TOTAL 9 |
* Students may elect to substitute the research project PEG 690 or the Masters Thesis PEG 699 for the Comprehensive Exam.
2. Sub-fields. (Complete one of the following sub-fields by selecting six courses):
Sub-field I.
Teaching Specialist/Pedagogy (take six of the following courses):PEG 510, PEG 520, PEG 530, PEG 550, PEG 560, PEG 570, PEG 581, PEG 599, PEG 600, PEG 605, PEG 651, EDU 500, EDU 504, EDU 514, EDU 516 or 517, EDU 563
| TOTAL 18 credits |
Athletic Administration (take six of the following courses):PEG 520, PEG 544, PEG 581, PEG 598, PEG 599, PEG 651, PEG 691, MSA 550, MSA 560, MSA 611, MSA 631, MSA 660
| TOTAL 18 credits |
Sport Psychology/Coaching/Sport Studies (take six of the following courses):PEG 520, PEG 540, PEG 542, PEG 544, PEG 545, PEG 563, PEG 581, PEG 591, PEG 592, PEG 599, PEG 601, PEG 641, PEG 651, PEG 691, EDU 563, EDU 708W
| TOTAL 18 credits |
Adapted Physical Education (take six of the following courses):PEG 520, PEG 530, PEG 535, PEG 560, PEG 581, PEG 599, PEG 632, PEG 633, EDA 540, SPE 500, SPE 530, SPE 541
| TOTAL 18 credits |
Health Education (take six of the following courses):PEG 510, PEG 512, PEG 514, PEG 516, PEG 518, PEG 560, PEG 599, PEG 691, EDC 585, EDC 586, EDU 708W
| TOTAL 18 credits |
Two courses can be selected from other graduate education programs offered by the college, or can be selected from the courses in the five sub-fields not taken as part of the specialization. Students should check the summer school course offerings for elective courses in physical education and for one-week special workshops in education.
| TOTAL 6 credits |
On-line Physical Education curriculum:
master of science degree
Designed for physical education professionals who already possess initial or provisional teaching certification in physical education, this program is ideal for coaches and others with demanding schedules who need to balance work and family while continuing their education.
The master of science/education degree in physical education meets the master’s degree requirement for permanent or professional certification in the state of New York.
1. Core Courses (24 credit hours)
| PEG 530 | Physical Education for Exceptional Individual | 3 |
| PEG 560 | Motor Development | 3 |
| PEG 651 | Coaching Theory and Techniques | 3 |
| PEG 540 | Sport Psychology: Performance Enhancement | 3 |
| PEG 518 | Controversial Issues in Health and Society | 3 |
| PEG 516 | International Health Perspectives | 3 |
| PEG 550 | Analysis of Curriculum and Teaching | 3 |
| PEG 543 | Sport Psychology: Counseling | 3 |
| TOTAL 24 |
2. Research Courses (complete at the end of program) (9 credit hours)
| PEG 515 | Tests & Measurements in Physical Education | 3 |
| PEG 680 | Research Methods in Physical/Health | 3 |
| PEG 584 | Comprehensive Exam | 3 |
| TOTAL 9 |
Physical education curriculum/initial certification
Master’s of science degree with student teaching program of study for Ontario students with a bachelor’s degree in physical education with an emphasis in teacher preparation. Courses may be taken in any order. Most courses are offered in both semesters and some are available in the summer sessions.
| PEG 560 | Motor Development | 3 |
| EDU 515 | Tests and Measurement in PE | 3 |
| PEG 680 | Research Methods in Physical/Health Education | 3 |
| EDAD 560 | Cognition, Learning & Assessment | 3 |
| PEG 530 | Physical Education for Exceptional Students | 3 |
| EDU 505 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| PEG 541b | Adolescence Teaching Methods | 3 |
| PEG 550 | Analysis of Curriculum | 3 |
| PEG/EDU | ELECTIVES 500 or 600 Level | 3 |
| PEG 522b | Student Teaching Seminar | 0 |
| PEG 522c | Child Abuse Seminar | 0 |
| PEG 522d | Prevention of School Violence Workshop | 0 |
| TOTAL | 30 |
| PEG 522 | Student Teaching | 12 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 42 |
Required course for completing the Master of Science degree in physical education
| PEG 584 or 690 or 699 | Comprehensive Exam, Project or Thesis | 3 |
| PROGRAM CREDITS 45 |
Physical education curriculum/initial certification/ "Access program:"
Master’s of science degree with student teaching certification for New York State and Ontario students whose bachelor’s degree is not in physical education or whose physical education degree does not contain an emphasis in teacher preparation.
Candidates for this program of study must meet all the Department of Physical Education requirements prior to receiving a student teaching placement. This includes a sports skills sequence, the bio-scientific basis of exercise, the physical education theory courses and the teaching methods sequence.
The theory courses can be taken at the graduate level. Students should meet with the program director for individual advisement, but must take at least thirty hours of course work at Canisius College in addition to the student teaching placement (12 credits). Total credits required will vary from student to student.
Prerequisites for Physical Education
Content Area:
| PED 105ABC | Individual Games | 3 |
| PED 105 | ||
| OR | ||
| 206ABC | Team Games | 3 |
| PED 207 | Dance & Recreational Activities | 3 |
| PED 211 | Movement Education | 3 |
| PED 216 | Gymnastics & Rhythmic Activities | 3 |
| HED 221 | Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, Water Safety | 3 |
| HED 337 | Exercise Principles & Applications | 3 |
| TOTAL 21 |
Required courses for Initial Certification in K-12 Physical Education
| EDAD 560 | Cognition, Learning & Assessment: Adolescence | |
| OR | ||
| PEG 540 | Sport Psychology | |
| OR | ||
| PEG 542 | Sport Pysch Behavioral | 3 |
| PEG 530 | PE for Exceptional Individuals | |
| OR | ||
| PEG 632 | Recreational Activities for Handicapped | |
| OR | ||
| SPE 500 | Students with Special Needs | 3 |
| EDU 505 | Foundations of Education | |
| OR | ||
| PEG 587 | Contemporary Issues in Health/PE/Sport Study | 3 |
| PEG 541a | Teaching Methods Childhood Physical Education | 3 |
| PEG 541b | Teaching Methods Adolescence Physical Education | 3 |
| PEG 550 | Analysis of Curriculum & Teaching | |
| OR | ||
| PEG 570 | Teacher Behaviors | |
| OR | ||
| PEG 560 | Motor Development | 3 |
| PEG 600 | Intro Adventure Activities | |
| OR | ||
| PEG 605 | Team Building Through Adventure Activities | 3 |
| PEG Elective | 3 | |
| PEG 522A | Student Teaching | 12 |
| PEG 522B | Student Teaching Seminar | 0 |
| PEG 522C | Child Abuse Seminar | 0 |
| PEG 522D | Prevention of School Violence Workshop | 0 |
| TOTAL CREDITS 36 |
Required Certification Exams for Initial Certification (NYSTCE)
LAST: Liberal Arts and Science Test
ATS-W: Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written (elementary or secondary)
CST: Content Specialty Test (subject area of certification)
Other Certification Requirements:
Fingerprinting
At this point candidates are eligible for initial certification in Physical Education.
COURSES 2008-2010
PEG 510 Health and Cultural Awareness 3
A multicultural perspective of health, wellness and healing. Focus on health issues and concerns that ethnic minority populations face in the United States. Promotes awareness of the diversity of attitudes, values and beliefs from various cultural backgrounds. Explores traditional healing theories and practices of cultures across the world and their use among our ethnic populations today.
PEG 512 Principles & Foundations of Holistic Health 3
An alternative and complimentary perspective on health and well-being. Focus on the most effective holistic approaches to illness and today’s prevention and treatment opportunities. A comparison of holistic modalities to conventional medical practices. Holistic awareness gained through lectures and active participation with qualified holistic health practitioners as guest speakers.
PEG 514 Dimensions in Women’s Health 3
The uniqueness of women’s health issues is examined. Focus on the female population, which has special health needs and concerns that are different from men. Examination of the various dimensions of women’s health and exploration of the contributing epidemiological, historical, psychosocial, cultural/ethnic, legal, political and economic influences. Highlights a woman’s lifespan and the multiple factors that affect overall health and well-being. (On-line for distance learning.)
PEG 515 Tests & Measurement in Physical Education 3
Descriptive statistical methods including central tendencies, dispersion standard scores, correlation, base on probability theory will be addressed. The elements of test construction: table of specifications, reliability, validity and item analysis will be considered. Candidates will become familiar with norm referenced, criterion referenced and performance instruments and will study the diagnostic teaching model of instruction. Technology will be used to simulate evaluation and statistical analysis.
PEG 516 International Health Perspectives 3
Examines the constantly evolving global health issues of the 21st century. Focus on international health problems and solutions to reduce human pain and suffering. Topics include globalization of international health, changing environmental conditions, nutritional challenges of developing countries and industrialized nations, epidemics of noncommunicable and infectious disease, maternal and child health, comparison of health care systems and the future of world health.
PEG 518 Controversial Issues in Health & Society 3
Encourages critical thought on important health issues and provides a context for controversy. Explores dimensions and approaches to the study of health and society. Examines a variety of opposing viewpoints related to health science and personal health using a debate framework. Topics include euthanasia, sexuality and gender issues, human cloning, stem cell research, organ trafficking, gun control, substance abuse, etc.
PEG 520 Leadership in Sport Administration 3
Appropriate concepts relating to efficient management and leadership for sport or exercise settings. Management principles and techniques relating to programs, personnel, facilities, special events.
PEG 522A/B Student Teaching 12
Culminating experience includes fourteen (14) weeks of student teaching in the schools.
PEG 522C Professional Seminar 0
In conjunction with the student teaching experience, students must attend a series of seminars. Topics include school violence, child abuse, drug and alcohol awareness and multiculturalism.. Resume, job search and interview techniques will be reviewed.
PEG 530 Physical Education for the Exceptional Individual 3
Principles and objectives of programming for exceptional individuals in physical activity. Diagnostic techniques, activity modifications, contra-indicated activities and causes of disabilities. (On-line for distance learning).
PEG 535 Inclusive Strategies for Physical Education 3
Teaching techniques and materials to help include students with disabilities into regular Physical Education class.
PEG 540 Sport Psychology: Performance Enhancement 3
Psycho-social development, psychological factors in competitive sport, and social behavior in sport contexts. Includes emotions, coach /athlete relationship, motivation, personality and mental training techniques.
PEG 541A Teaching Methods: Childhood 3
Instructional strategies, gymnasium management, lesson and unit planning, discipline techniques, the state and national learning standards for physical education. Includes a field placement and micro teaching assignment. (50 hrs.)
PEG 541B Teaching Methods: Adolescence 3
Instructional strategies, gymnasium management, lesson and unit planning, discipline techniques, the state and national learning standards for physical education. Includes a field placement and micro teaching assignment. (50 hrs.)
NOTE: Registration open to pre-service teachers only.
PEG 542 Sport Psychology: Behavioral Concepts 3
Theories, research and current practices emphasizing the fundamentals of managing individuals and groups. Selected topics may include volunteer recruitment and management, motivation, problem-solving, conflict resolution and organizational change.
PEG 543 Sport Psychology: Counseling 3
Educates professionals in learning theoretical constructs and implementing related counseling interventions with athletes. Investigates the application of sport psychology/counseling strategies across many different fields and domains, such as physical education, counseling and sport administration.
PEG 544 Sport in Society 3
A sociological inquiry into North American Sport as a social institution. Sport is examined as a microcosm of the larger society and how it reflects the dominant idealogy of the time. Institutional interonnections (family, politics, economics, religion) bring the role of sport in society into focus. Topics such as social stratification, prejudice, discimination and collective behavior are discussed.
PEG 545 Current Issues in Sport Sociology 3
The social significance of sport is examined through a provocative array of contemporary issues which reflect the times. The topics include aggression, sportsmanship, gender, parental involvement in youth sport, fan behavior, collegiate and professional sport improprieties, traditional and non-traditional roles and membership in the sporting subculture.
PEG 550 Analysis of Curriculum and Teaching 3
Curriculum innovation and materials, teaching styles and behavior analysis. Program development, teacher personality and learning climate and verbal and non-verbal behaviors as related to learning.
PEG 560 Motor Development 3
Examination of principles of growth and developmental theory with emphasis on factors affecting changes in movement potential of individuals. (On-line for distance learning).
PEG 570 Teacher Behavior 3
Exams research on teaching effectiveness in physical education.The teaching learning process is examined in order to identify critical elements of age appropriate instruction.
PEG 581 Legal Aspects of Sport & Physical Education 3
Provides educational personnel the knowledge and understanding of laws pertinent to sport and education. Emphasis on practical situations where litigation most frequently arises.
PEG 587 Contemporary Issues in PE/Health/Athletics 3
Focuses on current issues which help define the field of Physical and Health and high school athletics. Students examine the resolution of issues for topics such as meeting the New York State Learning Standards, zero tolerance for substance abuse on athletic teams, sportsmanship, winning, losing and the state of childhood obesity.
PEG 591 Creative Thinking as a Life Skill 3
A course for coaches and educators who are looking for a leadership style that allows them to address the motivation of groups and teams through the creative management of human resources.
PEG 592 Creative Thinking as a Coaching Skill 3
Examines the universal behavior theory of leadership that states individuals can be taught to be effective leaders by learning how to exhibit empathy and motivate productivity. The most effective leader/coach would exhibit an array of both behaviors.
PEG 598 Internship in Athletic Administration 3
A field placement related to a student’s specialization within this sub-field. May include a school, state, amateur or professional athletic group.
PEG 599 Independent Study 3
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
PEG 600 Introduction to Adventure Activities 3
The principles underlying programming and curriculum construction in outdoor physical education, examining various program and curriculum elements and developing a K-12 outdoor physical education program or curriculum model.
PEG 601 History of Sport in America 3
The historical development and impact of sports, especially spectator sports in the United States since World War II. (Cross listed as HIS 301)
PEG 605 Technical Skills and Team Building Through
Adventure Activities 3
The adventure education experience produces a number of team building outcomes that emerge from the challenge by choice philosophy. This course provides an on-hands experience in the psychological processes of team formation, cohesion and group productivity that can emerge from an outdoor education experience.
PEG 632 Recreational Activities for the Handicapped 3
Development of community recreational facilities and equipment for the handicapped – from children through the aged. Emphasis on promotion, organization and administration.
PEG 633 Directed Field Experience in Adapted Physical Education 3
Opportunity to become a member of an interdisciplinary team. Experience in the development and implementation of programs for exceptional individuals in recreational or educational settings.
Prerequisites: Core courses; PEG 632, EDS 540.
PEG 651 Coaching Theory and Techniques 3
Principles of effective coaching, including the role of the coach, practice planning, leadership theory, sport psychology and teaching motor skills.
PEG 680 Research Methods in Physical & Health Education 3
Identification and delineation of research problems, survey of related literature and detailed examination of various research methods. Attention given to the presentation of research in both written and oral form. Prerequisite: EDU 511 or graduate equivalent.
PEG 690 Master’s Project 3
Development of an original project related to a topic of interest in the student’s sub-field. Project format is to be approved with cooperation of faculty. Prerequisite: PEG 680.
PEG 691 Directed Field Experience 3
An Internship in a student’s sub-field under the supervision of a school or agency.
PEG 699 Master’s Thesis 3
Topic relevant to courses taken in sub-field. Guidance toward completion of the thesis provided by the thesis adviser in conjunction with the committee. Includes oral defense of proposal and presentation of findings. Prerequisite: PEG 680.