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Department of Physical Education and Sport

B212 Tuttle North
(585) 395-5332

Chairperson: Francis X. Short; Distinguished Service Professor: Joseph P. Winnick; Professors: Merrill J. Melnick, William F. Stier Jr.; Associate Professors: Cathy Houston-Wilson, Lauren J. Lieberman, Donald Murray, Reginald T. A. Ocansey, Short, Dan Smith, Danny Too; Assistant Professors: Sheri Brock, Heidi K. Byrne, Marilyn L. Colby, Luz M. Cruz, Timothy J. Henry, Susan C. Peterson, Robert C. Schneider, Christopher Williams; Lecturers: Michele Carron, Brian Dickinson, John Feeney, Gregory A. Kenney, Peter Matthews, Rocco P. Salomone, Joan Schockow, Anthony Zostant; Athletic Trainers: Lee Cohen, Susan Wielgosz, Michael Militello.

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Programs in Physical Education and Sport

The major in physical education and sport provides opportunities for the study of physical activity including sport, exercise, play, and other physical activities. The academic major curriculum provides students with an opportunity to know how and why a physical activity-enriched lifestyle contributes to the good life. The curriculum provides numerous opportunities for students to participate and reflect upon their personal experiences in physical activity. The aim of the physical education major curriculum is to graduate students who are "physically educated." As such, the core of the major is focused on the study of motor skill and physical fitness. Students learn the principles of acquiring skill and fitness, seek to improve their own levels of skill and fitness, and learn to appreciate the contributions of skill and fitness to human development. Students complete the academic major by selecting courses which cover disciplinary content most relevant to their professional (or non-professional) interests.

The department prepares its graduates for careers as physical education teachers, adapted physical education teachers, coaches, athletic trainers, fitness consultants, exercise specialists, and administrators of sport-related programs and businesses. In addition to the 33-credit academic major, therefore, the department offers professional concentrations in: (1) teacher certification; (2) teacher certification and adapted physical education; (3) athletic training; (4) sports management; and (5) exercise physiology. Teacher certification programs are offered only in conjunction with the major in physical education. The concentrations in athletic training, sport management, and exercise physiology are available to both physical education majors and non-majors. (Additional prerequisites may be required for students lacking a strong background in physical education.) The department also offers a minor in coaching. Since individuals who complete the teacher certification program in physical education are also certified to coach upon completion of their program, the minor in coaching is directed to non-certification students (and is also open to non-majors). Of course, teacher certification students may select coaching courses as part of their program of study. Specific requirements for the major and for each special program are described below.

Performance is a critical area of study within the department. Skill courses in a range of sports and exercise areas are available for majors and non-majors alike who want to develop skills for a lifetime of recreational enjoyment and personal health. A full schedule of activitiesfrom tennis, golf and racquetball to jogging, aerobics and weight trainingis offered each semester. Physical education majors can utilize these courses to gain beginning, intermediate and advanced skills to strengthen their sport and exercise backgrounds.

1. Academic Major in Physical Education (33 credits)

1. Foundational Courses

The foundational courses listed below are meant to guide prospective physical education major students in the selection of their General Education Breadth Component courses. Most are offered as recommended courses; only BIO 221 Survey of Anatomy and Physiology is required as a prerequisite. Several of the courses listed below satisfy College-wide Breadth Component requirements in the fine arts, humanities, and natural/mathematical sciences.

The courses listed below, by addressing issues related to the body, movement, learning, and valuation, provide a valuable foundation for accomplishing the aim of the physical education major curriculum, namely, to graduate students who are "physically educated."

1. Basic Tools/Understandings Related to the Body
   CHM 111 (A) Introduction to Chemistry (3)
   (No prior knowledge of chemistry is assumed)
   CHM 205 (A,L) College Chemistry (4)
   BIO 281 (A,N,E) Elements of Human Biology (3)
   (For non-majors)
   BIO 221 (A,L,E) Survey of Anatomy and Physiology (3)
2. Basic Tools/Understandings Related to Movement
   PHS 111 (A) General Physics I (3)
   PHS 115 (A,L) General Physics I with Laboratory (4)
   PHS 201 (A,L) College Physics with Laboratory (4)
   PHS 211 (A) College Physics I (3)
   DNS 225 (A,P) Movement and Self-Awareness (3)
3. Basic Tools/Understandings Related to Learning
   PSH 110 (A) Principles of Psychology (3)
   PSH 112 (A,L) General Psychology with Laboratory (4)
   PSL 202 (A,H) Logic (3)
   PSH 322 (A) Conditioning and Learning (3)
4. Basic Tools/Understandings Related to Valuation
   PHL 102 (A,H) Introduction to Ethics (3)
   PES 290 (A) The Ethics of Fair Play in Sport and Life (3)
   PES 291 (A) Beauty in Movement (3)

2. Required Academic Core Courses: (21 credits)

The major in physical education consists of 21 credits of specific required courses plus 12 credits chosen from a list of approved elective courses:

3. Elective Courses: (12 credits)

Students in each of the professional concentrations will complete the physical education major by taking 12 semester hours of upper division liberal arts electives identified by the professional concentration.

Students in each of the professional concentrations may not exceed six credits of elective, upper division, liberal arts performance courses for the completion of the academic major. Additional performance electives include both advanced sport and honors performance courses.

4. Contractual Liberal Arts Physical Education Major

The Contractual Liberal Arts Physical Education Major (CLAPEM) is an option that permits the student to design an individualized physical education major program drawn from the total academic offerings of the Department of Physical Education and Sport. This option is intended to accommodate the interests of physical education major students who choose not to apply to any of the department's professional concentrations. While the student is required to take the six course, 21-credit academic core, the remaining 12 credits are elective opportunities to be decided upon in consultation with the student's major advisor.

2. Professional Programs

1. Teacher Certification

The competency-based teacher preparation program leads to provisional certification to teach physical education in grades K through 12 in New York state. To complete the program, students must acquire a number of competencies (skills, knowledges and attitudes) while completing the major in physical education and several additional requirements. Thus, students must complete the academic core in the physical education major (21 hours) plus the following:

5. Skill Requirements

Through courses offered at SUNY Brockport or other colleges, or through other approved experiences, students must acquire and demonstrate intermediate skill in at least eight activities (one selected from each of eight specified areas: aquatics, dance, gymnastics, individual/dual, individual/outdoor, racquet, team/indoor and team/outdoor), and advanced competency in two additional activities. (In essence, students must have at least intermediate ability in ten different performance areas prior to student teaching; i.e., one course from each of the eight intermediate level performance categories plus two advanced-level classes in the major. PES 315 is considered as one of the two advanced-level classes in the major.)

6. Electives

Each student is required to select a minimum of five credits from the list of courses below. The intent of these options is to offer the student opportunities to pursue special areas of interest and/or to develop new strengths in areas of limited experience.

b. Adapted Physical Education Concentration

The concentration in adapted physical education prepares the student for a position in the field, provides a background for graduate study and offers elective opportunities for physical education majors. It is available to students who have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Students must apply for admission into the concentration.

The concentration includes completion of the 31-credit physical education major, the teacher certification program in physical education and the 12-credit adapted physical education program listed below. Several prerequisites/corequisites and courses in the adapted physical education program may be completed in meeting requirements for the physical education major and teacher education certification program.

(PEP 485 may be waived if at least 50 percent of the 10-credit student teaching requirement for teacher certification involves pupils with unique physical education needs)

c. Sport Management Concentration

This program prepares students for a career in the management of sports in profit and nonprofit organizations. The sport management concentration includes a core of 15 credits and 12 credits in cognate courses related to each student's special professional interests. Cognate courses may be taken in a variety of departments. Students applying for and continuing in the sport management program must have and maintain, for the duration of the program, an overall GPA of 2.0, and must complete a major in physical education or another academic area. Students must complete an internship experience in sport management. The internship requires the equivalent of one-half semester working full-time, one semester working half-time, or a summer experience. Students must be prepared to meet all transportation and living expenses while interning.

For Physical Education Majors and Non-Physical Education Majors

1. Sport Management Core (required 15 credits)(A 2.2 GPA must be maintained in the Sport Management Core)

2. Cognate Courses (required12 credits)

Cognate courses are selected from business administration, computer science, communication, recreation, and public administration departmental offerings. Other courses may be chosen with departmental permission.

Students majoring in physical education and also pursuing the Sport Management concentration must select an additional 12 semester hours (in addition to the 21 hours comprising the Academic Core) from the list provided below:

Plus other courses approved by the advisor of the sport management concentration

In addition to taking 15 hours from the Sport Management Core and 12 hours from the cognate courses, non-majors must complete 9-12 credits from the academic major in physical education. It is recommended that students complete as many prerequisite courses as possible before taking PEP 360 Introduction to Sport Management. Students must complete three of the following courses (9-12 credits):

In addition, non-physical education majors must complete an additional three credits from the following upper-division physical education courses for a grand total of 39-42 credits.

NOTE: Non-physical education majors must successfully complete the requirements for a major in another academic discipline offered at SUNY Brockport with the approval of the sport management coordinator.

d. Athletic Training Concentration

Athletic Training is an allied health profession dealing with the prevention, recognition, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. In this role, the athletic trainer can successfully decrease injury time and promote a quick, safe return to competition. Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC's) typically work in a variety of settings including colleges and universities, professional teams, high schools, and sports medicine clinics. Recently, the recognition and demand for ATC's has increased greatly due to the athletic and recreational nature of our society.

The undergraduate Athletic Training Program at SUNY Brockport is accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Athletic Training is a concentration within the Department of Physical Education and Sport. The concentration is open to any major, although physical education is the most common choice of our students. The program is carefully designed to meet competencies identified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) and prepares students to successfully complete the NATA certification exam. The program at Brockport is supervised by four Certified Athletic Trainers who all have teaching and clinical responsibilities.

AdmissionAdmission into the Athletic Training Concentration is competitive and requires formal application. The admission procedure may be initiated during or after completion of PES 385 Basic Athletic Training and BIO 221 Survey of Anatomy and Physiology.

The following must be completed prior to admission:

1. Application for Admission to Athletic Training Program
2. Copies of all previous transcripts:
   • Freshmen send high school and any college transcripts
   • Transfers send all college transcripts
3. 3. Provide two letters of recommendation from former or present supervising athletic trainer, team physician, instructor, coach, etc.
4. Must possess a current G.P.A. of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale
5. Must have attained a grade of "C" or better in all courses required for Athletic Training
6. After completion of 1,2,3,4, and 5, interview with Athletic Training Staff

For Physical Education Majors:

Academic core in physical education (21 hours) plus 12 hours of electives in the academic major in physical education and 30-31 hours from the professional concentration as described below.

For Non-Physical Education Majors

In addition to the courses required in the professional concentration listed above, non-majors must complete the following 14 credits:

Clinical Experience

The Athletic Training program at SUNY Brockport requires that all students in the concentration complete 1200 hours of clinical experience under the supervision of a NATA-certified athletic trainer before taking the certification examination. At SUNY Brockport, students are supervised by certified athletic trainers and by the team physician. Students acquire their clinical hours through PEP 471-474, Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I-IV coursework. These Clinical Experience classes are taken over a period of four consecutive semesters after acceptance into the program.

Certification

The National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) requires that all candidates seeking certification meet the following criteria:

1. Complete two years of clinical practical experience (minimum of 800 clinical hours) under the supervision of a NATA Certified Athletic Trainer
2. Possess current First Aid and CPR certification
3. Possess a bachelor's degree, and
4. Successfully complete the NATA examination

Eligibility

To maintain eligibility in the Athletic Training Program, a student must:

1. (a) obtain a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the curriculum
2. (b) adhere to policies and procedures outlined in the Athletic Training Handbook

e. Exercise Physiology Concentration

This concentration prepares students for graduate study in exercise physiology and for employment in clinics, fitness corporations, industrial settings, and sport research centers. It will also prepare students for certification exams conducted by the American College of Sports Medicine, Aerobics Institute, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and International Dance in Education Association.

Upon completion of the required course work, students must apply for acceptance into the internship component of the program. Assignment to an internship site is based upon meeting the following criteria:

• minimum concentration GPA of 2.5 or above,
• minimum of a "C" grade in each course, and
• satisfactory performance in an interview and oral exam conducted by the exercise physiology faculty.

Course Requirements For Physical Education Majors

Academic core in the physical education major (21 hours) plus elective component in the major (12 hours) and professional concentration (29-31 hours).

For Non-Physical Education Majors

In addition to meeting all requirements described above under (2) Professional Concentration, non-majors also must complete the following:

f. Minor in Coaching Athletics

The regulations of the Commissioner of Education of the New York State Department require individuals who coach an interscholastic athletic team to complete an approved program for coaches prior to or within the first three years of their employment. (Valid first aid, CPR and child abuse certificates are required for initial employment.)

The SUNY Brockport coaching minor, which is designed for students who are not in the physical education teacher certification program, fulfills this requirement and also provides greater depth in preparation for prospective coaches in schools, sports clubs, community programs, colleges, or other athletic organizations.

*Plus a state approved child abuse class/workshop (typically 2-3 clock hours in length).

Physical Education Major Courses

PES 200 Computers in Physical Education and Sport (A). The course offers a basic understanding of the general use of computers in the information age and in the student's chosen profession, as well as a hands-on introduction to computer applications, to do problem-solving activities in sport-related areas. 3 Cr.

PES 290 The Ethics of Fair Play in Sport and Life (A,H). Enables students to examine and understand fair play as a moral concept, and to develop students' abilities to ascertain the demands of fair play in sports contests and other applicable life situations. Provides for clarification and evaluation of different types of reasons for action, examination of different standards for fair action, and an opportunity to evaluate fair actions in areas of interest to students. Gives attention to the evaluation of moral maturity. 3 Cr.

PES 291 Beauty in Movement (A). Provides an introduction to the aesthetic and artistic dimensions of sport, dance, play and the human body. Focuses on an analysis of drawing, painting, sculpture, literature, photography, film and dance in an attempt to understand movement as an art. In addition, examines various cultural values reflected in movement art from prehistoric to contemporary times. 3 Cr.

PES 305 Significance of Physical Activity (A). Discussion of the intrinsic and extrinsic values of physical activity across the lifespan from philosophical and historical perspectives; critical analysis of the contribution physical activity makes to healthful living, personal pleasure, self-knowledge, and the liberating consequences of skill acquisition; identification of major societal trends impacting on physical education and sport and their implications. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PES 315 Physical Fitness for Healthful Living (A). Corequisite: PES 335. Emphasis on developing health-related components of physical fitness through physical activity. Student gains understanding of how physical activity enhances health-related physical fitness. Includes laboratory. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PES 325 Kinesiological Bases for Exercise and Sport (A). Prerequisite: BIO 221. Involves study of the anatomical bases of movement in exercise and sport and application of kinesiological principles to movement and sport-specific skills. Laboratory experiments provide opportunity for the analysis of exercise and sport from both anatomical and mechanical perspectives, muscle roles, types of muscle contractions, movement sequencing, and mechanical analysis. 4 Cr. Every Semester.

PES 335 Physiological Bases for Exercise and Sport (A). Prerequisite: BIO 221. Focuses on the physiological bases of active living. Addresses functional capacity of the human body to adjust to demands of work entailing various duration, intensities and technical requirements. All age populations will be considered, as well as both genders. Comparisons will be made between sedentary and nonsedentary or trained individuals. Individual limitations to performance will be assessed, as well as possibilities for safely extending these limitations. Includes laboratory. 4 Cr. Every Semester.

PES 345 Skill Acquisition and Performance (A). Focuses upon the study of the acquisition and performance of motor skills emphasizing relevant concepts from motor learning and sport psychology. Students are provided with opportunity to learn new sport skills. Includes laboratory. 4 Cr. Every Semester.

PES 350 History of Sport, Play and Exercise (A). Provides a broad look at the history of physical activity from ancient to modern times, and the effects of social institutions (e.g., war, religion, politics) on the development and role of sport in the Western world. 3 Cr. Spring.

PES 360 Philosophy of Sport, Play and Exercise (A). Examines descriptive characteristics of sport, play, exercise, games and, to a lesser extent, dance; value and sport, play, exercise and games; and the conception of mind/body and the valuational consequences. 3 Cr. Fall.

PES 385 Basic Athletic Training (A). Corequisite: BIO 221. Focuses on the fundamental knowledge of sports injuries and their care. Introduces and explains various techniques in treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PES 391 Stress and Tension in Modern Life: Its History and Relief (A). Thoroughly evaluates concepts of stress and tension in terms of their philosophic bases (mind-oriented, body-oriented or interactional models), and supported by evolutionary explanations of physical, mental and cultural phenomena contributing to a variety of stress and tension-related disorders. Critically evaluates contemporary approaches in therapy designed to impact upon stress and tension, enabling the student to construct a personal coping strategy. 3 Cr.

PES 396 Women in Sport (A). Cross-listed as WMS 396. Examines the historical, contemporary and future perspectives of women in sport. Reviews insights from history, psychology and sociology related to women in sport, as well as athletes' perceptions of their performance. Focuses on information and issues which are fundamental to understanding women's participation in sport. 3 Cr.

PES 399 Independent Study (A). To be defined in consultation with the instructor-sponsor and in accordance with the procedures of the Office of Academic Advisement prior to registration. 1-3 Cr. Every Semester.

PES 410 Physiology of Exercise (A). Prerequisite: PES 335. Examines the physiologically related effects of sport activities on the body's systems, including fatigue, strength, flexibility; physiological responses of the body before, during and after training; scientific research in exercise physiology; and the use of lab equipment for sport physiology. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PES 411 Advanced Athletic Training (A). Prerequisite: PES 385. Covers muscles, tendons and ligaments, and the injury mechanism involved in given injuries for each major articulation of the body; inflammatory responses and wound healing; the effects of locally applied heat and cold on each; prevention, care and reconditioning techniques for sport injuries; and methods used during each phase of injury conditioning-reconditioning. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PES 412 Athletic Injury Assessment (A). Prerequisite: PES 411. Focuses on various anatomical/ physiological systems of the human body as they relate to athletic injury. Emphasizes identifying anatomical structures and landmarks in the human body, as well as recognizing and assessing injuries occurring during athletic participation. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PES 413 Human Development and Movement (A). Focuses on the relationship between physical activity and selected aspects of physiological, psychological, intellectual and social growth and development. Investigates atypical, as well as typical, human conditions influencing movement. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PES 414 Assessment in Physical Education and Sport (A). Designed to measure and evaluate performance in physical activity and sport. Includes content related to understanding and applying the following criteria when selecting tests: purpose, types, technical adequacy, nondiscriminatory considerations, economy, and flexibility. Students will also learn basic statistical protocols used to analyze and interpret test data. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PES 416 Lab Techniques in Exercise Physiology (A). Prerequisites: PES 335 and MTH 121 or instructor's permission. Provides experiences in the measurement of acute and chronic adaptations to exercise, the use of technology in the measurement and assessment of physiological functioning during such conditions, and the maintenance and calibration of such equipment. 3 Cr.

PES 420 Biomechanical Skill Analysis (A). Prerequisite: PES 325. Focuses on the observation, analysis, and description of movement skills. Emphasizes qualitative analyses, including descriptive systems, and the application of basic laws and principles of physics; and recognition and correction of errors. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PES 430 Psychology of Sport (A). Studies the application of such psychological concepts as cognition, emotions, perception and memory to sport and sport participation. Discusses factors such as motivational cognition, imagery and cognitive interventions. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PES 441 Sport and Society (A). An introductory, survey course, which investigates linkages between sport and society from a sociological perspective. The sport institution is examined using structural-functional, conflict and critical theoretical frameworks. Organized around several curiosity-arousing issues, sport and sport-related behaviors are discussed within several social and cultural contexts. Students are challenged to discover how sport can be made more democratic, more socially just, more accessible to all people. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PES 445 Social Psychology of Sport (A). Study of the individual as an exercise and/or sport participant and the social influence processes which affect his or her self, behavior and performance. Emphasizes the social context in which the sport participants participate, and the influence social processes and significant others have on individual and group behavior. Topics include self-esteem, the coach-athlete dyad, audience effects, leadership, cohesiveness, and team building. 3 Cr.

PES 446 Sports Spectating (A). Provides an in depth, interdisciplinary study of the phenomenon of sport spectatorship in American society. Discusses selected topics pertaining to sports spectating from theoretical, empirical and experiential perspectives, e.g., spectator demographics, patterns of sport consumption, sports spectating in popular culture, economics of sports spectating, psychology of sports fandom, and spectator violence. Provides opportunities for student-initiated sports event field trips. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PES 451 Multicultural Perspectives in Physical Education (A). Theoretical foundations for multicultural physical education are explored. Issues of race, class, and gender relative to physical activity are emphasized. Implications of multiculturalism for physical education in culturally diverse settings are also discussed. 3 Cr.

PES 460 Ethics in Sport Contests (A). Increases skills in reading, writing, speaking and thinking philosophically; and provides a philosophical analysis of significant historical and contemporary issues related to personal involvement in sport. 3 Cr.

PES 475 Physical Education HonorsPerformance (A). Prerequisite: Highly advanced performance skill in activity chosen. Emphasizes the refinement of one activity skill at the level of master. Theory work determined in consultation with instructor. 1-3 Cr.

PES 485 Physical Education HonorsTheory (A). Prerequisite: Highly advanced academic capabilities in area chosen. Provides for individual or small-group study on academic topics or problems determined in consultation with instructor. 1-3 Cr.

PES 490 Physical Education Exchange Program (A). Provides several opportunities for physical education majors of at least junior status to spend one or more semesters studying in Canada (Dalhousie University), or at one of several overseas locations, e.g., Chelsea School of Human Movement (England), Dunfermline College of Physical Education (Scotland), University of Ulster (Northern Ireland), or Zinman College of Physical Education (Israel). 15 Cr. Every Semester.

PES 495 Topics in Physical Education (A). To be defined by the instructor in accordance with the specific topic to be covered that semester. May be repeated, but under another topic area in physical education. Additional information may be obtained from the department. 3 Cr.

PES 499 Independent Study (A). To be defined in consultation with the instructor-sponsor and in accordance with the procedures of the Office of Academic Advisement prior to registration. 1-3 Cr. Every Semester.

Professional Studies Courses

PEP 255 Taping for Athletic Training (B). Prerequisite: PES 385; corequisite: PES 411. Provides the entry level athletic training student with knowledge of supplies utilized for taping and strapping in athletics; provides instruction in functional application of taping and wrapping in order to prevent/reduce athletic injury. 1 Cr. Fall.

• PEP 276 Softball Officiating (B). Spring
• PEP 277 Volleyball Officiating (B). Fall
• PEP 278 Basketball Officiating (B)
• PEP 279 Football Officiating (B). Spring

Officiating courses PEP 276, 277, 278, 279 are designed to enhance preparation of students to officiate sports and to enhance the ability to pass relevant local, state, and national certification exams. Includes lab experience. 1 Cr. Each.

PEP 281 Water Safety Instructor (B). Provides for the analysis and correction of skills, sound teaching progressions, and learning proper techniques of swimming and life-saving skills. Successful completion results in Red Cross Certification. 2 Cr. Fall.

PEP 282 Lifeguard Training (B). Improves life guarding skills necessary to save one's own life or the lives of others in the event of an emergency, in accordance with American Red Cross requirements. 2 Cr. Spring.

PEP 351 Coaching Sports (B). Covers the rules, duties, legal aspects and administrative methods of coaching an athletic team, and the philosophies, methods and strategies involved in coaching. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PEP 352 Scientific Foundations of Coaching (B). For non-physical education majors who wish to develop a beginning understanding of the scientific foundations of coaching athletic teams. Includes exposure to the biological sciences, the psycho-social aspects of sport, as well as growth and development of athletes. Meets New York state requirements for Health Sciences Applied to Coaching. 3 Cr. Spring.

PEP 353 Administration of Intramurals (B). Covers the philosophy of intramural sport organization and administration of an intramural activity, administrative problems, and current trends in intramural programming. 3 Cr. Fall.

PEP 354 Coaching Practicum (B). Prerequisites: All other coaching minor requirements or instructor's permission. Requires students to perform as members of a coaching staff for one season; also requires goal setting and planning communication. 4 Cr. Every Semester.

PEP 356 Therapeutic Modalities (B). Prerequisites: HLS 211, 212, PES 385. Emphasizes the use and knowledge of various therapeutic modalities used in athletic training. Stresses a working knowledge of each modality as well as its practical application. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PEP 357 Muscle Testing (B). Prerequisites: PEP 356, PES 385, and PHE 411. Develops knowledge of muscle testing and joint stress testing in relation to athletic injuries. Provides experience in the training room and working with athletic teams. 3 Cr. Spring.

PEP 358 Therapeutic Exercise (B). Prerequisites: PES 385 and 411, and PEP 356 and 357. Provides extensive experience with an athletic team, including applying techniques related to preventive, protection and emergency care measures. 3 Cr. Fall.

PEP 359 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training (B). Prerequisites: PES 385, 411, and 412, and PEP 356, 357, and 358. Provides intensive experience in athletic training in a seminar format. Examines athletic training room techniques, and the design of a training room facility including budget, equipment and supplies. 3 Cr. Fall.

PEP 360 Introduction to Sport Management Theory (B). Examines the implications of management theory for sport organizations, and management considerations in retail, manufacturing, professional sports, sport services and athletic settings. 3 Cr. Fall.

PEP 361 Cardiac Rehabilitation: Theory and Application (B). Prerequisites: BIO 221 and PES 310 or their equivalent. Studies physiological responses to exercise, graded exercise testing, and program prescriptions for prevention and rehabilitation. Provides experience in exercise tolerance testing and the reading of EKGs. 3 Cr. Spring.
PEP 379 Athletic Training for the Teacher/Coach (B). Focuses on the fundamental knowledge of athletic injuries; their prevention and care. Introduces and explains various techniques in prevention and care of injuries, strength and conditioning, pre/in/off-season training, nutrition, taping and wound care. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

Coaching Clinics

• PEP 381 Coaching Basketball (B)
• PEP 382 Coaching Football (B)
• PEP 383 Coaching Gymnastics (B)
• PEP 384 Coaching Soccer (B)
• PEP 385 Coaching Softball (B)
• PEP 386 Coaching Swimming (B)
• PEP 387 Coaching Volleyball (B)
• PEP 388 Coaching Wrestling (B)

Each coaching clinic listed above exposes students to sport specific aspects of coaching, including instructional techniques, strategies, conditioning, organizational techniques, and safety considerations, as appropriate. 1 Cr. Each.

PEP 399 Independent Study (B). Prerequisite: Relevant course in subject area. To be defined in consultation with the instructor-sponsor and in accordance with the procedures of the Office of Academic Advisement prior to registration. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PEP 400 Computer Applications to Physical Education and Sport (B). Offers students a hands on introduction to the use of computers in sport performance analysis, individual sport-related hypertext application programs, brochures and flyers, hypertext sport information links, and studying sport sites on the Internet. 3 Cr. Spring.

PEP 441 Introduction to Teaching Physical Education (B). Focuses on factors which influence the development of a K-12 curriculum. Allows students to examine various curriculum models. Provides opportunities for observing and learning about school. Examines variables associated with the teaching and learning process. Includes the use of observation instruments for systematic development of teaching skills. Includes laboratory/clinical field experiences. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PEP 442 Secondary Methods and Instruction (B). Prerequisite: PEP 441. Corequisite: PES 413. Allows students to develop a knowledge of current concepts and trends in secondary physical education and the ability to plan and implement a physical education program designed to meet the needs of middle school and high school youth. Requires a field experience. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PEP 444 Elementary Methods and Instruction (B). Prerequisites: PEP 441 and 442. Allows students to acquire the skills and knowledge for a fundamental foundation necessary for sequencing and teaching physical education activities in the elementary school setting. Requires a field experience. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PEP 445 Adapted Physical Education (B). Prerequisite: PEP 441; corequisite: PES 413. Develops a knowledge of current concepts and trends in adapted physical education and students' ability to assess, plan and implement a physical education program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PEP 458 Internship in Exercise Physiology (B). Prerequisite: Completion of all work in the fitness concentration with a grade of "C" or better. Provides a supervised, practical experience in a fitness organization, including opportunities for students to participate in the day-to-day duties of a fitness organization and to observe techniques of medical personnel. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PEP 460 Administrative Practices in Sport Management (B). Prerequisite: PEP 360. Covers the management functions involved in amateur, business, services, educational and professional sports organizations. Includes topics such as business procedures, legal and financial responsibilities, management of sporting events, health aspects, staff requirements and relationships, public relations, players recruiting and eligibility, employee relationships, and leadership techniques. 3 Cr. Spring.

PEP 461 Problems in Sport Management (B). Prerequisite: PEP 360. Considers current problems in sport management in a seminar format. Requires solution of practical problems, and visits to sport facilities to consider management problems. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PEP 467 Internship in Sport Management (B). Prerequisites: PEP 360 and one specialty course. Provides entry-level experience in a selected sport organization, including participation in its day-to day duties and observation of higher level management operations. 6 Cr. Every Semester.

PEP 471 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I (B). Prerequisite: PES 385; corequisite: PES 411. Provides initial athletic training clinical experience. Focuses on the application of basic psychomotor skills involved in the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and the daily operation of the athletic training room. 1 Cr. Fall.
PEP 472 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training II (B). Prerequisite: PEP 471; corequisite: PES 412. Provides intermediate level athletic training clinical experience. Focuses on evaluation and management of athletic injuries as well as performing daily practice and game coverage for athletic teams. 1 Cr. Spring.

PEP 473 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training III (B). Prerequisite: PEP 472. Provides advanced level athletic training clinical experience. Focuses on evaluation and management of athletic injuries as well as the application of therapeutic modalities and therapeutic exercise in the rehabilitation of athletic injuries. In addition, daily practice and game cover age is included. 1 Cr. Fall.

PEP 474 Clinical Experience in Athletic Training IV (B). Prerequisite: PEP 473. Provides advanced level athletic training clinical experience. Focuses on organization and administrative aspects of athletic training, as well as interaction with other allied health personnel. Begins focus toward NATA certification exam. 1 Cr. Spring.

PEP 476 Teaching/Coaching Seminar (B). Provides the opportunity to discuss issues and problems which arise in student teaching. Also provides for coaching competencies to be met in the student teaching practicum, including such topics as planning, assessment and evaluation in a coaching environment. 2 Cr. Every Semester.

PEP 481 Instructional Strategies in Adapted Physical Education (B). Corequisites: PEP 445 and PES 413 or equivalent. Provides a study of instructional strategies relevant and appropriate to adapted physical education. Emphasizes instruction for students with mental retardation, learning disabilities, and/or behavioral/emotional disabilities. 3 Cr. Fall.

PEP 482 Adapted Physical Activity and Sport (B). Corequisites: PEP 445 and PES 413 or equivalent. Examines the effects of physical and sensory disabilities on the physical/motor performance of children and youth. Emphasizes the effects of spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, and auditory and visual impairments. In addition, discusses implications for the selection and modification of appropriate activities. 3 Cr. Fall.

PEP 483 Early Childhood Physical Education (B). Prerequisite: PES 413; corequisite: PEP 445. Involves teaching physical education to children ages 0-5 with and without disabilities. Emphasizes assessment and program planning for an early childhood population. Incorporates a field experience to supplement lectures and discussion. 3 Cr.

PEP 485 Adapted Physical Education Practicum (B). Prerequisite: 50 clock-hours of volunteer work. Corequisite: PEP 481 and/or 482. Requires students to teach physical education under the supervision of a sponsor-teacher. May take place off-campus at a school or agency. Requires students to teach a minimum of 90 hours and to utilize knowledge obtained in prerequisite and corequisite courses. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

PEP 487 Elementary Student Teaching/Coaching (B). Requires working cooperatively for a quarter in an elementary school with a master teacher and a college supervisor to achieve a variety of specified teaching competencies. 5 Cr. Every Semester.

PEP 488 Secondary Student Teaching/Coaching (B). Requires working cooperatively for a quarter in a secondary school with a master teacher and college supervisor to achieve a variety of specified teaching competencies. 5 Cr. Every Semester.

PEP 499 Independent Study (B). Prerequisite: Relevant course in subject area. To be defined in consultation with the instructor-sponsor and in accordance with the procedures of the Office of Academic Advisement prior to registration. 3 Cr. Every Semester.

Physical Education Elective Skill Area Beginning skill courses are open to all SUNY Brockport students. Enrollment in intermediate and advanced skill courses is dependent on meeting entrance competencies or instructor's permission. These courses provide expert instruction for the improvement of play for leisure time enjoyment, good health, or professional development. All skills courses listed below carry liberal arts (A) credits.

Beginning-level Courses

• PES 112 Beginning Diving 1
• PES 114 Beginning Swimming (fall and spring) 1

• PES 121 Aerobic Dance (fall and spring) 1
• PES 122 Rhythmic Skills I (fall and spring) 1

• PES 131 Beginning Gymnastics (fall and spring) 1

• PES 141 Beginning Bowling (fee) 1
• PES 142 Beginning Handball (spring) 1
• PES 143 Beginning Weight Training (fall and spring) 1
• PES 144 Beginning Fencing (spring) 1
• PES 145 Beginning Ice Skating 1
• PES 146 Beginning Judo (fall and spring) 1
• PES 147 Tae Kwon Do 1
• PES 158 Adventure: Games (fall and spring) 1

• PES 151 Beginning Archery 1
• PES 152 Beginning Cycling 1
• PES 154 Beginning Golf (fee) (fall and spring) 1
• PES 155 Beginning Jogging (fall and spring) 1
• PES 156 Beginning Skiing (fee) (spring) 1
• PES 157 Beginning Track & Field (spring) 1

• PES 161 Beginning Badminton (fall and spring) 1
• PES 162 Beginning Racquetball (fall and spring) 1
• PES 163 Beginning Table Tennis 1
• PES 164 Beginning Tennis (fall and spring) 1

• PES 171 Beginning Basketball (fall and spring) 1
• PES 172 Beginning Volleyball (fall and spring) 1

• PES 181 Beginning Baseball 1
• PES 183 Beginning Lacrosse 1
• PES 186 Beginning Soccer (fall) 1
• PES 187 Beginning Softball 1
• PES 137 Beginning Field Hockey 1

Intermediate Courses Credits

• PES 212 Intermediate Diving 1
• PES 213 Scuba Diving (fee) 2
• PES 214 Intermediate Swimming (fall and spring) 1

• PES 222 Rhythmic Skills II (fall and spring) 1

• PES 231 Intermediate Gymnastics (fall and spring) 1

• PES 241 Intermediate Bowling (fee) 1
• PES 243 Intermediate Weight Training (fall and spring) 1
• PES 244 Intermediate Fencing (spring) 1
• PES 245 Intermediate Ice Skating 1
• PES 246 Intermediate Judo (fall and spring) 1
• PES 248 Intermediate Wrestling (spring) 1
• PES 258 Adventure: Ropes (fall and spring) 1

• PES 251 Intermediate Archery (fall) 1
• PES 252 Intermediate Bicycle Touring (spring) 1
• PES 253 Intermediate Climbing/Backpacking 2
• PES 254 Intermediate Golf (fee) (spring) 1
• PES 255 Intermediate Distance Running 1
• PES 256 Intermediate Skiing (fee) (spring) 1
• PES 257 Intermediate Track and Field (spring) 1

• PES 261 Intermediate Badminton (fall and spring) 1
• PES 262 Intermediate Racquetball (fall and spring) 1
• PES 263 Intermediate Table Tennis 1
• PES 264 Intermediate Tennis (fall) 1

• PES 271 Intermediate Basketball (fall and spring) 1
• PES 272 Intermediate Volleyball (fall and spring) 1

• PES 281 Intermediate Baseball (fall) 1
• PES 282 Intermediate Football (spring) 1
• PES 283 Intermediate Lacrosse (spring) 1
• PES 286 Intermediate Soccer (fall) 1
• PES 287 Intermediate Softball 1
• PES 237 Intermediate Field Hockey 1

Advanced Courses Credits (meet requirements in major and certification programs)

• PES 314 Advanced Swimming (spring) 3

• PES 331 Advanced Gymnastics (spring) 3

• PES 343 Advanced Weight Training (fall and spring) 3
• PES 348 Advanced Wrestling (spring) 3

• PES 353 Advanced Climbing/Backpacking 3
• PES 354 Advanced Golf (fee) (fall and spring) 3
• PES 355 Advanced Distance Running 3
• PES 356 Advanced Alpine Skiing (fee) (spring) 3

• PES 361 Advanced Badminton (fall) 3
• PES 362 Advanced Racquetball (spring) 3
• PES 364 Advanced Tennis (fall) 3

• PES 371 Advanced Basketball (fall and spring) 3
• PES 372 Advanced Volleyball (fall and spring) 3
• PES 373 Advanced Ice Hockey 3

• PES 381 Advanced Baseball 3
• PES 382 Advanced Football (spring) 3
• PES 386 Advanced Soccer (fall) 3
• PES 387 Advanced Softball (fall) 3

Athletic Elective Skill Area

Please note: Each course in the athletic elective skill area can be taken only once for credit toward graduation requirements.

• ATH 200 Varsity Baseball (spring) 1
• ATH 201 Varsity BasketballMen (spring) 1
• ATH 202 Varsity Cross CountryMen and Women (fall) 1
• ATH 203 Varsity Football (fall) 1
• ATH 206 Varsity Lacrosse 1
• ATH 207 Varsity SoccerMen (fall) 1
• ATH 208 Varsity SwimmingMen and Women (spring) 1
• ATH 210 Varsity Track and FieldMen and Women (spring) 1
• ATH 211 Varsity Wrestling (spring) 1
• ATH 212 Varsity Ice Hockey (spring) 1
• ATH 221 Varsity BasketballWomen (spring) 1
• ATH 224 Varsity Field Hockey (fall) 1
• ATH 226 Varsity Gymnastics (spring) 1
• ATH 229 Varsity Softball (spring) 1
• ATH 230 Varsity Tennis (fall) 1
• ATH 231 Varsity Volleyball (fall) 1
• ATH 234 Varsity SoccerWomen (fall) 1

Note: Participation in a varsity sport does not satisfy the advanced performance requirements in the major.