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Department of Physical Education and Sport

B212 Tuttle North
(585) 395-5332

Chair and Associate Professor: Susan C. Petersen; Distinguished Service Professors: William F. Stier, Jr., Joseph P. Winnick; Professor: Merrill J. Melnick; Associate Professors: Heidi K. Byrne, Luz M. Cruz, Timothy J. Henry, Cathy Houston-Wilson, Lauren J. Lieberman, Donald Murray, Reginald T. A. Ocansey, Robert C. Schneider, Danny Too, Christopher Williams; Assistant Professors: Gail Arem, Rikki A. Cannioto, Douglas H. Collier, Peter Hager, Pamela Beach, Alisa James, Craig O. Mattern, Cesar Torres; Lecturers: Michele Carron, John Feeney, Gregory A. Kenney, Peter Matthews, Rocco P. Salomone, Joan Schockow; Athletic Trainers: Lee Cohen, Susan Wielgosz, Michael Militello.

• Physical Education Major
• Professional Programs
• Courses

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. (Please note that all physical education majors must pass all components of a health-related physical fitness test that includes measures of body composition, aerobic functioning, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility.) Students complete the academic major by selecting courses which cover disciplinary content most relevant to their professional (or non-professional) interests.

The department also 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) sport management; and (5) exercise physiology. Acceptance into a professional concentration is not guaranteed; interested students should consult the admission requirements for each of the concentrations outlined on the following pages. 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.

1. Academic Major in Physical Education (33 credits)

A. 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:

B. Elective Courses: (12 credits)

Students in each of the professional concentrations will complete the physical education major by taking 12 credits 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.

C. 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 (A through F below)

A. Teacher Certification

The teacher education program leads to "initial certification" to teach physical education in grades preK-12 in New York state. (To obtain "professional certification" students must earn a master's degree within three years of completing the bachelor's degree). This program also certifies successful students to coach in New York. Depending on how students meet requirements in general education, the academic major in physical education, and in teacher education, it may take more than 120 credits to complete this program.

Admission: In order to meet NYS Education Department standards for teacher certification programs, only a limited number of students each semester can be admitted in the program as evidenced by enrollment in PEP 441. To be eligible for one of those seats, students must have a minimum of 45 college credits and a 2.5 SUNY Brockport grade point average (for at least 12 credits of work, where no more than 25 percent of the credits are in activity classes). Depending on the level of student interest in the program, it is possible that students who are otherwise eligible for the program (i.e., credits and GPA) still may get "closed out" of one of the available seats in a given semester. These students, providing they maintain the necessary GPA, can attempt to enroll again in the next semester.

5. 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.

6. Other Requirements

1. Pre-acceptance requirements
   1. Complete a required application form
   2. Pay a College-mandated application fee
2. Pre-student teaching requirements
   1. Demonstrate satisfactory completion of the health-related physical fitness test
   2. Complete a student teaching application
   3. Obtain a "C" or better in all professional courses (PEP 441, 442, 444, 445, 483)
   4. Obtain a grade of "C" or better in all PEP activity classes
   5. Obtain an overall Brockport GPA of 2.5 or better

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.

The concentration includes completion of the 33-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.

Admission: The adapted physical education concentration is open to any teacher certification student who has successfully completed PEP 441.

(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 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.

Admission: Students applying for and continuing in the sport management program must have and maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 and must complete a major in physical education or in another approved academic area.

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 credits from the Sport Management Core and 12 credits from the cognate courses, non-majors must complete 9­12 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 (9­12 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 39­42 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.

Admission: Admission 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. Prior to admission to the Athletic Training program, students must acknowledge compliance with the technical standards for admission to the Athletic Training program. The technical standards for admission to the Athletic Training program may be found on the departmental Web site and in the office of the Athletic Training program director.

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. 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. Provide documentation of current certification in First Aid and CPR/AED (Proffesional Rescuer)
7. Documentation of fulfillment of Technical Standards for Athletic Training (includes health screening and proof of immunizations)
8. After completion of 1-7, interview with Athletic Training Staff
   During the interview the athletic training staff will be considering the following factors:
   • Motivation
   • Enthusiasm for athletic training
   • Established professional goals
   • Confidence
   • Good academic ability
   • Good study habits
   • Professional appearance
   • Reliability
   • Understanding of the time commitment to athletic training
   • Initiative

The following must be completed in order to be retained in the Program
To be retained in the Athletic Training Concentration, students must:

1. Complete all required course work
2. Complete required clinical experiences (four consecutive semesters) All clinical proficiencies associated with each semester of clinical experiences must be completed in order to progress to the next clinical experience course.
3. Complete required competencies and clinical proficiencies
4. Maintain a grade of “C” in all courses within the curriculum
5. Compliance with technical standards and immunization requirements (see Athletic Training Web site)
6. Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the Athletic Training Handbook
7. Adhere to regulations governing the practice of Athletic Training in New York State (Article 162, Section 8350)
8. Adhere to National Athletic Trainers’ Association Code of Ethics
9. Maintain certification in First Aid and CPR/AED

Failure to comply with the above criteria will result in dismissal from the Athletic Training Program.
For Physical Education Majors:
Academic core in physical education (21 credits) plus 12 credits of electives in the academic major in physical education and 37 credits 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 471­474, Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I­IV course work. These Clinical Experience classes are taken over a period of four consecutive semesters after acceptance into the program.

A clinical instruction fee (liability insurance) will be charged to each student enrolled in PEP 471-PEP 474.

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 (four semesters) under the supervision of a NATA Certified Athletic Trainer
2. Possess current First Aid and CPR/AED(Professional Rescuer)
3. Possess a bachelor's degree, and
4. Successfully complete the NATA BOC examination

For the most current information on the Athletic Training Program, please refer to the program Web site: http://www.brockport.edu/pes/undergrad/atrain/index.html.

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.

Admission: The exercise physiology curriculum is open to all interested students. Upon completion of the required coursework, however, 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 in the concentration, including BIO 221, PES 325 and 335, 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 credits) plus elective component in the major (12 hours) and professional concentration (29­31 credits).

For Non-Physical Education M

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 Education 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
Beginning-level Courses Credits

• PES 112 Beginning Diving 1
• PES 114 Beginning Swimming 1
• PES 121 Aerobic Dance 1
• PES 122 Rhythmic Skills I 1
• PES 131 Beginning Gymnastics 1
• PES 141 Beginning Bowling (fee) 1
• PES 142 Beginning Handball 1
• PES 143 Beginning Weight Training 1
• PES 144 Beginning Fencing 1
• PES 145 Beginning Ice Skating 1
• PES 146 Beginning Judo 1
• PES 147 Tae Kwon Do 1
• PES 151 Beginning Archery 1
• PES 152 Beginning Cycling 1
• PES 154 Beginning Golf (fee) 1
• PES 155 Beginning Jogging 1
• PES 156 Beginning Skiing (fee) 1
• PES 157 Beginning Track & Field 1
• PES 161 Beginning Badminton 1
• PES 162 Beginning Racquetball 1
• PES 163 Beginning Table Tennis 1
• PES 164 Beginning Tennis 1
• PES 171 Beginning Basketball 1
• PES 172 Beginning Volleyball 1
• PES 181 Beginning Baseball 1
• PES 183 Beginning Lacrosse 1
• PES 186 Beginning Soccer 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 1
• PES 222 Rhythmic Skills II 1
• PES 231 Intermediate Gymnastics 1
• PES 241 Intermediate Bowling (fee) 1
• PES 243 Intermediate Weight Training 1
• PES 244 Intermediate Fencing 1
• PES 245 Intermediate Ice Skating 1
• PES 246 Intermediate Judo 1
• PES 248 Intermediate Wrestling 1
• PES 251 Intermediate Archery 1
• PES 252 Intermediate Bicycle Touring 1
• PES 253 Intermediate Climbing/Backpacking 2
• PES 254 Intermediate Golf (fee) 1
• PES 255 Intermediate Distance Running 1
• PES 256 Intermediate Skiing (fee) 1
• PES 257 Intermediate Track and Field 1
• PES 261 Intermediate Badminton 1
• PES 262 Intermediate Racquetball 1
• PES 263 Intermediate Table Tennis 1
• PES 264 Intermediate Tennis 1
• PES 271 Intermediate Basketball 1
• PES 272 Intermediate Volleyball 1
• PES 281 Intermediate Baseball 1
• PES 282 Intermediate Football 1
• PES 283 Intermediate Lacrosse 1
• PES 286 Intermediate Soccer 1
• PES 287 Intermediate Softball 1
• PES 237 Intermediate Field Hockey 1

Advanced Courses Credits
(Also meet requirements in physical education major.)

• PES 314 Advanced Swimming 3
• PES 331 Advanced Gymnastics 3
• PES 343 Advanced Weight Training 3
• PES 348 Advanced Wrestling 3
• PES 353 Advanced Climbing/Backpacking 3
• PES 354 Advanced Golf (fee) 3
• PES 355 Advanced Distance Running 3
• PES 356 Advanced Alpine Skiing (fee) 3
• PES 357 Advanced Snowboarding 3
• PES 361 Advanced Badminton 3
• PES 362 Advanced Racquetball 3
• PES 364 Advanced Tennis 3
• PES 371 Advanced Basketball 3
• PES 372 Advanced Volleyball 3
• PES 373 Advanced Ice Hockey 3
• PES 381 Advanced Baseball 3
• PES 382 Advanced Football 3
• PES 386 Advanced Soccer 3
• PES 387 Advanced Softball 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 Basketball—Men (spring) 1
• ATH 202 Varsity Cross Country—Men and Women (fall) 1
• ATH 203 Varsity Football (fall) 1
• ATH 206 Varsity Lacrosse 1
• ATH 207 Varsity Soccer—Men (fall) 1
• ATH 208 Varsity Swimming—Men and Women (spring) 1
• ATH 210 Varsity Track and Field—Men and Women (spring) 1
• ATH 211 Varsity Wrestling (spring) 1
• ATH 212 Varsity Ice Hockey (spring) 1
• ATH 221 Varsity Basketball—Women (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 Soccer—Women (fall) 1

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

Physical Education Professional Skill Area
Professional skill classes are open only to students who intend to pursue the physical education teacher certification curriculum. Professional skill classes place a premium on learning to teach skills associated with a specific physical activity and include development of lesson plans and practice teaching.

• PEP 201 Educational Dance 1
• PEP 202 Adventure/Challenge Activities 2
• PEP 203 Multicultural/Contemporary Activities 1
• PEP 204 Track and Field/Softball 1
• PEP 205 Golf/Archery 1
• PEP 206 Educational Gymnastics 2
• PEP 211 Lacrosse/Field Hockey 1
• PEP 212 Speedball/Team Handball 1
• PEP 213 Soccer/Frisbee 1
• PEP 214 Basketball/Flag Football 1
• PEP 221 Volleyball/Racquetball 1
• PEP 222 Tennis/Badminton 1

Physical Education Major Courses

Professional Studies Courses