PEG 600 Introduction to Adventure Activities (3 credits)
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 609 Health & Cultural Awareness (3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to increase understanding of the importance of cultural awareness in different health settings and in diverse relationships. Additionally, to prepare students to be culturally aware citizens and professionals in any health-related field.
PEG 612 Holistic Health (3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the practice and philosophy of Holism and Nutrition as an approach to health and well being. The course covers the subject of biochemical individuality/ metabolic typing and the various general dietaries for each type; the 3 basic food style choices (vegan, ova-lacto vegetarian, omnivore), rudiments for food intake that maximize absorption, minimize toxicity and enhance immune function; individual nutrients; food sensitivities, allergies, and detoxification.
PEG 614 Alternative Medicine in Health (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide an introduction and overview of alternative medical practices that are becoming an integral part of primary medical care. As standards of care in alternative medicine are implemented and practiced and as the public seeks alternative care, further understanding and evaluation of strengths and weaknesses of proponents of these practices are necessary. As you become acquainted with the many practices which may become the new standard of care, you will have a better understanding of health practices outside the realm of traditional medicine. You will also be able to separate the real knowledge from the “claims” of alternative medicine.
PEG 615 Statistics in Physical Education (3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to assist the physical educator (including the exercise or wellness professional) in developing the necessary knowledge and skills to understand and use statistics in the field. Topics include measurement, evaluation, and assessment in statistics, describing and presenting scores (data), investigating the relationship and difference between scores, types of tests and drawing conclusions to evaluate and improve programing and prescription.
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 noncommunicable and infectious disease, maternal and child health, comparison of health care systems and the future of world health.
PEG 618 Controversial Issues in Health Education (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 620 Leadership in Physical Education and Athletics (3 credits)
This course will examine the appropriate concepts relating to efficient management and leadership for physical education, sport and recreational settings. Principles and techniques of management associated with effective leaders of programs, personnel, facilities, and participants in the sport activity field.
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, contra-indicated activities and causes of disabilities. (On-line for distance learning)
PEG 632 Recreational Activities for the Exceptional Child (3 credits)
This course will provide students an opportunity to look beyond the school house and to explore transitional recreation and sport programs for the students with a disability. Through readings, discussions and reviews, visitations and presentations the students will gain insight into the philosophical and administrative aspects of a variety of recreational programs.
PEG 640 Performance Enhancement (3 credits)
Considerable interest surrounds our ability to predict athletic performance from personality and psychological variables. Tremendous improvements in the identification and measurement of the psychological factors related to performance have resulted in marked improvements in athletic performance in recent years. When all variables are constant among participants, the athletes with the mental edge are able to produce consistently high levels of performance upon demand. This course focuses on the application of these psychological principles used by coaches, athletes and Sport Psychologists in a quest to produce the “ultimate athlete”.
PEG 645 Performance Enhancement and 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)
The purpose of this course is help students gain an understanding of how sports are influenced by culture and society. Sports do not take place in a vacuum but rather they are uniquely shaped by a society’s political, social, and economic structures. As a result of these social institutions and socially constructed realities, a variety of social problems arise. Students will learn about many of these issues such as deviance, violence, social class and power, gender equity, racism, sports and the media, sports and religion, sport and the economy, etc. Students will also learn how to study these problems through a variety of social theories including functionalist theory, conflict theory, critical theory, feminist theory, and interactionist theory. Applying sociology to social problems in sport will ultimately lead to students taking a deeper view of sport as well as considering areas of needed change.
PEG 650 Analysis of Curriculum and Teaching (3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to examine the philosophy, objectives, analysis, development, and implementation of curriculum in physical education.
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 660 Advanced Human Growth and Motor Development (3 credits)
Beyond the basic principles of human motor development, this course examines contemporary theories that influence development through the life span.
PEG 670 Teaching Strategies in Physical Education (3 credits)
Over the past century physical educators have used a variety of teaching models in their classes. These models have ranged from the more teacher centered direct teaching through more student centered indirect teaching. The author of our text, Michael Metzler has identified eight distinct teaching models that are commonly used in classes today. These models share a common framework. Your task during this course will be to be able to explain, describe, compare and be able to use each of the models based upon this framework.
PEG 671 Authentic Assessment in Physical Education (3 credits)
This course examines content and theory related to authentic and alternative assessment in physical education. Development, implementation, and assessment of authentic assessments in physical education are included.
PEG 681 Legal Aspects in Sport and Physical Education (3 credits)
The goal of the course is to enable the student to identify, analyze and understand legal issues and to discuss the ramifications of those issues in their professional lives. The course attempts to provide the student with an understanding of the legal principles relevant to educational and sport setting. The course considers the legal liabilities and responsibilities of athletic coaches, administrators and physical education instructors in the educational institutions, with review and discussion of current case law.
PEG 687 Contemporary Issues in Physical Education (3 credits)
The course will focus on current issues which help define the field of Physical Education, Health and sport activity at the interscholastic level. 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 680 Research Methods in Health & Physical 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.
PEG 684 Capstone in Teaching Health and Physical Education (3 credits)
The course is the culminating experience in the program and is taken as the last course in the curriculum. An exam question of relevance to teaching physical education will be given as the final exam. Students are required to reference all previous coursework in the process of answering the question. An electronic portfolio is also developed which demonstrates student content knowledge in physical education. Student learning outcomes are directly related to New York State and National Standards specific to Physical Education teaching standards.