Education
The Physical Education Curriculum
The Physical Education Curriculum
This curriculum is structured to provide students with a breadth of experience in the liberal arts and sciences and professional subjects. Religious studies and philosophy requirements seek to present the values expected of a person preparing for a professional career. Every effort is made in the professional courses to correlate the theory of general education as it applies to physical education.
The curriculum provides a suitable foundation for continued study in graduate schools in such areas as teaching physical education, special education, motor development, health, physical/ occupational therapy, adult fitness and cardiac rehabilitation, administration and supervision, and recreation specializations.
Physical Education students may choose one of two majors: Physical Education Teacher K-12 or Exercise Science.
Physical Education Teacher K-12: This major prepares students to become competent teachers of physical education. It enables students to meet academic requirements for initial New York State teaching certification. State certification in Physical Education also covers certification in coaching.
Under advisement students can choose courses and field experiences that would enable them to learn the theory and skills for teaching physical education to persons with disabilities in the mainstream of schooling, in special education settings, or institutional or industrial settings.
Criteria for Formal Admission to Teacher Education in Physical Education
1. Receive a grade of C+ or better in English 110. Students who receive a grade of C or C- must take ENGL 210 as a follow-up to ENGL 110. Students who receive a grade of D must retake ENGL 110.
2. Successfully complete the Freshman and Sophomore Science Sequence, ENGL 110 and MATH 211 or 102.
3. Successfully complete EDUC 201 and 202 with a 2.5 grade point average or better.
4. Successfully complete PHED 217, complete the Sophomore Skills Sequence and PHED 213 with a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
5. Successfully complete Physical Education Majors Skills Camp with a grade point average of 2.5 or better.
6. Receive a majority vote from Physical Education faculty and exhibit professional behavior as defined by Program Faculty and stated on course syllabi.
7. Have an overall Grade Point Average of 2.5.
8. Have an average of 2.5 in your academic concentration.
9. Before moving to the junior year in Teacher Preparation the student must pass the L.A.S.T. Test. Students must submit to the Dean’s office a copy of their score from NES.
10. Successfully complete PHED 110, Personal Wellness, with a grade of “C” or better. SAVE and Child Abuse requirements are contained within this course.
11. Pass fitness assessment.
Students applying for formal admission into teacher education can receive one of three responses:
1. Unconditional admittance into the program. If the student successfully meets all criteria he/she is formally admitted into the program and may proceed with the program of studies.
2. Conditional admittance into the program. If the student has met most of the criteria and will be eligible for unconditional admittance by the end of the following semester (fifth semester) he/she may continue in the program and enroll in physical education or education courses for that semester. At the end of the conditional semester, the student automatically advances to unconditional admittance if all criteria are met. If the conditions are not met, the student will not be allowed to take additional upper division physical education or education courses until unconditional status is achieved. The student must reapply if unconditional status is not met by the end of the conditional semester.
3. Denied for admittance into the program. If a student has a number of deficiencies which will take longer than one semester to correct, his/her application will be denied. The student will not be allowed to continue with physical education or education classes until conditional admittance is achieved. When conditional admittance status is achieved, the student must meet the criteria listed under conditional admittance. The student in this category must reapply for admission to teacher education in physical education when he/she can document having met the criteria for admission.
Exercise Science: Building on the scientific foundation of physical exercise, students may elect a major in Exercise Science. Students are expected to put in extensive hours in internships in corporate fitness and health and cardiac rehabilitation centers. A graduating senior is encouraged to take one of the following National Certification Exams or Programs: American College of Sports Medicine, Cooper Institute of Aerobic Research, National Strength and Conditioning Association, National Fitness Trainers Association, or the U.S.A. Weightlifting entry level certification.
Minor in Business: Exercise Science majors may earn a general minor in Business by completing the following five courses (15 credits: Economics 201-Principles & Policies I: Macroeconomics; Finance 306 - Corporate Financial Management I; Accounting 203 - Elementary Accounting; Marketing 201 - Essentials of Marketing; Management 201 - Introduction to Management).
Minor in Biology: All physical education and exercise science majors are eligible for a minor in biology upon completion of 15 credits of coursework above the 100 level.
Minor in Adapted Physical Education: All physical education and exercise science majors are eligible for a minor in Adapted Physical Education upon completion of PHED 423, 424, 421, 209, EDUC 301, PSYC 310, with a grade of C or higher in each course.
Minor in Psychology: PSYC 203 and any additional 12 credits in psychology. Approval of chair required.
Preparation for Graduate Study in Physical Therapy and Other Allied Health Professions
Students preparing for professional school admission in physical therapy and other allied health professions should major in exercise science and heed the following advice. Pre-requisites for graduate study may include but may not be restricted to the following elective courses:
MATH 103
MATH 211
PHYS 105
PHYS 106
CHEM 105
CHEM 106
PSYC 421
Students should consult with intended graduate schools for specific admission requirements. Completion of the electives listed above will not guarantee admission to graduate school.