Jeffrey Lindauer, Director; Charles J. Pelitera, Gregory K. Reeds, Timothy Sawicki, Clancy Seymour, James Sylvis, Jong-Hoon Yu.
These programs offer graduate study leading to the Master of Science degree. They are designed to develop job-related competencies with the 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, Health and Sport Studies offers a Master of Science degree program which meets the New York State requirements for professional certification for in-service teachers. This on-line degree program provides students with an opportunity for coursework in the areas of school athletic administration, adapted physical education, coaching, sport psychology, health education, teaching physical education and sport studies. It is designed for physical education professionals who already possess initial teaching certification in physical education.
Another distinct program of study leads to either the New York State initial teaching certificate issued by the New York State Education Department (SED) or the Interim Certification of Qualification from the Ontario College of Teachers. This predominantly on-campus program is designed for pre-service teachers and culminates 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 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 credits.
On-line Physical Education curriculum:
Master of science degree/professional certification
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 professional certification in New York State. The student will complete the nine credit research core sequence, twelve credit teaching sequence, and twelve credits of electives.
| 1. Core Research | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| PEG 615 | Statistics in PE/Health | 3 |
| PEG 680 | Research Methods | 3 |
| PEG 684 | Capstone in Teaching PE/Health | 3 |
| Total | 9 | |
| 2. Teaching Sequence | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| PEG 560 | Motor Development | 3 |
| PEG 650 | Analysis of Curriculum and Teaching | 3 |
| PEG 670 | Advanced Teaching Methods in Physical Education | 3 |
| PEG 671 | Authentic Assessment in Physical Education | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
| 3. Electives (Choose 4 of the following) | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| PEG 609 | Health and Cultural Awareness | 3 |
| PEG 612 | Principles and Foundations of Holistic Health | 3 |
| PEG 613 | Dimensions in Women's Health | 3 |
| PEG 614 | Alternative Medicine | 3 |
| PEG 616 | International Health Perspectives | 3 |
| PEG 618 | Controversial Issues in Health Education | 3 |
| PEG 621 | Leadership in Physical Education & Athletics | 3 |
| PEG 630 | Physical Education for the Exceptional Individual | 3 |
| PEG 632 | Recreational Activities for Individuals with Special Needs | 3 |
| PEG 640 | Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity | 3 |
| PEG 645 | Sport Psychology Interventions | 3 |
| PEG 646 | Sport in Society | 3 |
| PEG 651 | Coaching Theory and Techniques | 3 |
| PEG 681 | Legal Aspects in Physical Education and Athletics | 3 |
| PEG 687 | Contemporary Issues in Physical Education | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
*Graduate Education or other PEG electives may be substituted with approval from the Department Chair or Program Director. The total requirements for the master’s of science degree is eleven courses (33 credits).
Physical Education Curriculum
Master of Science Degree/initial certification
Master 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 initial teaching certification.
Candidates for this program of study must meet all the Department of Physical Education, Health and Sport Studies requirements prior to receiving a student teaching placement. This includes an activity skills sequence, the bio-scientific basis of exercise, and Lifeguarding or Health.
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.
| Prerequisates for Physical Education | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| Two 3 credit courses from the following: Individual Games, Team Games, Dance, or Gymnastics | 6 | |
| HED 337 | Exercise Principles | 3 |
| HHP 235 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| BIO 107/L | Human Anatomy and Physiology and Lab | 4 |
| HED 321 | Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, WSI (US) OR Health Elective (Ontario) | 3 |
| Total | 19 | |
Other courses may satisfy the above requirements at the director’s discretion.
| Required courses for Initial Certification in K-12 Physical Education | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| PEG 503 | Net, Target and Fitness Activities | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PEG 504 | Invasion Games | 3 |
| PEG 505 | Team Building | 3 |
| PEG 511 | Movement Activities for the Elementary Child | 3 |
| PEG 554 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| PEG 560 | Motor Development (US) | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PEG 572 | Seminar in Teaching and Assessment (Canadian) | 3 |
| PEG 541B | Teaching Methods in Physical Education | 3 |
| PEG 571 | Assessment in Physical Education | 3 |
| PEG 580 | Human Learning, Growth and Development | 3 |
| Total | 24 | |
| PEG 593 | Student Teaching | 12 |
| PEG 594 | Student Teaching Seminar | 0 |
| EDU 495 | Child Abuse Seminar | 0 |
| EDU 496 | Prevention of School Violence Workshop | 0 |
| Total | 36 | |
Required Certification Exams for Initial Certification:
New York State Teachers Certification Exams (NYSTCE)
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| Additional Courses for the MS Degree | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| PEG 680 | Research Methods in Physical Education/Health | 3 |
| PEG 584 | Capstone in Teaching Physical Education/Health | 3 |
| Any Education or PEG Elective | 3 | |
COURSES 2010-2012
PEG 503 Net, Target and Fitness Activities 3 credits
Participation in selected net, target, and fitness activities. Students will develop a sub-skill analysis of the major skills within each sport, teaching progressions, lead-up games, and informal/formal assessments of selected activities.
PEG 504 Invasion Games 3 credits
Participation in selected games which invade a territory. Students will develop a sub-skill analysis of the major skills within each sport, teaching progressions, lead-up games, and informal/formal assessments of selected activities.
PEG 505 Team Building 3 credits
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.
PED 511 Movement Activities for the Elementary Child 3 credits
Conceptual bases, perceptual-motor development and practical applications of movement education. 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. 50 hour field experience required.
PEG 541B Teaching Methods in PE 3 credits
Development, implementation and integration of a physical education program; teaching strategies for K-12 physical education with an emphasis on New York State and national learning standards in Physical Education. 50 hour field experience required.
PEG 554 Adapted Physical Education 3 credits
Designed to provide students with an exposure to education, physical education, sport and recreational programming for children with disabilities. Content focuses on variety of disabilities eligible for service under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and the ability to design, conduct, and assess a physical education program that is appropriate for this population.
PEG 560 Motor Development 3 credits
Examination of principles of growth and developmental theory with an emphasis on factors affecting changes in movement potential of individuals. (On-line for distance learning).
PEG 571 Assessment in Physical Education 3 credits
Lectures, laboratory, and field experience in the Physical Best Fitness program, Fitnessgram, and integrating the New York State Profile. Focus on the evaluation of the State standards and authentic assessments and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) guidelines. Certification fee required for this course. 10 hour field experience required.
PEG 572 Seminar in Teaching and Assessment 3 credits
The course is designed to meet the needs of pre-student teachers in Physical and Health Education who intend to become certified and seek employment in Ontario. This course will focus on those areas of curriculum, policies and current educational issues which are more specific to Ontario schools. By becoming familiar with the contents of this course, the candidate will be better prepared for student teaching in Ontario, for job interviews, and eventually for a successful teaching career in this province. For initial certification Canadian candidates only.
PEG 580 Human Learning Growth and Development 3 credits
Normal developmental patterns of motor skills. How the human organism acquires movement proficiency in those skills. Includes non-credit lab in teaching sport skills.
PEG 584 Capstone in Teaching Physical Education 3 credits
Analysis and evaluation of issues, directed readings, and comprehensive exam of content and theory identified in the program and student teaching.
PEG 593 Student Teaching 12 credits
Culminating experience includes fourteen (14) weeks of student teaching in the schools.
PEG 594 Student Teaching Seminar 0 credits
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 609 Health and Cultural Awareness 3 credits
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 612 Principles and Foundations of Holistic Health 3 credits
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.
PEG 613 Dimensions in Women’s Health 3 credits
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 factors that affect overall health and well-being.
PEG 614 Alternative Medicine 3 credits
Theory and content related to various topics in the field. May include topics such as reflexology, acupuncture, aromatherapy, meditation, massage, and herbal remedies.
PEG 615 Statistics in Physical Education/Health 3 credits
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 616 International Health Perspectives 3 credits
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 non-communicable and infectious disease, maternal and child health, comparison of health care systems and the future of world health.
PEG 618 Controversial Issues in Health and Society 3 credits
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 621 Leadership in Physical Education and Athletics 3 credits
Appropriate concepts relating to efficient management and leadership for sport or exercise settings. Management principles and techniques relating to programs, personnel, facilities, and special events.
PEG 630 Physical Education for the Exceptional Individual 3 credits
Principles and objectives of programming for exceptional individuals in physical activity. Diagnostic techniques, activity modifications, contraindicated activities and causes of disabilities.
PEG 632 Recreational Activities for Individuals with Special Needs 3 credits
Development of community recreational facilities and equipment for the handicapped from childhood through old age. Emphasis on promotion, organization and administration.
PEG 640 Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity 3 credits
Psycho-social development, psychological factors in competitive sport and social behavior in sport contexts. Includes emotions, the coach /athlete relationship, motivation, personality and mental training techniques.
PEG 645 Sport Psychology Interventions 3 credits
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 646 Sport in Society 3 credits
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 ideology of the time. Institutional interconnections between family, politics, economics and religion bring the role of sport in society into focus. Topics such as social stratification, prejudice, discrimination and collective behavior are discussed.
PEG 651 Coaching Theory and Techniques 3 credits
Principles of effective coaching, including the role of the coach, practice planning, leadership theory, sport psychology and teaching motor skills.
PEG 670 Advanced Teaching Methods in Physical Education 3 credits
Examination of Mosston’s Spectrum of Teaching Styles in Physical Education. Focus will be on applying the teaching styles to various units in physical education.
PEG 671 Authentic Assessment in Physical Education 3 credits
Content and theory related to authentic and alternative assessment in physical education. Development, implementation and assessment of authentic assessments in physical education included.
PEG 680 Research Methods in Physical & Health Education 3 credits
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 681 Legal Aspects in Physical Education and Athletics 3 credits
Provides educational personnel the knowledge and understanding of laws pertinent to sport and education. Emphasis on practical situations where litigation most frequently arises.
PEG 684 Capstone in Teaching Physical Education and Health 3 credits
Analysis and evaluation of issues, directed readings, and comprehensive exam of content and theory identified in the program. Professional portfolio developed.
PEG 687 Contemporary Issues in PE/Athletics 3 credits
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 and losing, and the state of childhood obesity.