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Major in Physical Education Teacher BS at York College

Credits required to complete this program: 97
A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required for courses in this Major.
At least 49 credits for this Major must be completed at York College.

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Major Prerequisites
Human Biology (1 classes required)
BIO 140: Human Biology NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WITH CREDIT IN 200-LEVEL BIO OR ABOVE Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours This course is an introduction to the human body covering structure and function of the human in health and disease. Topics include the skeletal, muscular, digestive, excretory, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Nutrition, genetics and blood disorders will also be covered. Laboratory experience will complement the lectures. Restrictions: Not credited toward fulfillment of Biology major requirements. Not open to students with credit in a 200 level Biology course. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences)
Human Structure and Function (1 classes required)
BIO 281: Human Structure and Function PREREQUISITE: BIO 120 or BIO 140 Credits: 4 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours, 3.0 Lecture hours Emphasis on muscular systems, nervous systems, cardiovascular system and respiratory gas exchange; fundamentals of bio-feedback are presented as exemplified by the central and autonomic nervous systems and the endocrine system. Designed for students in Physical Education and Health Education. This course is currently being offered (Flexible Core - Scientific World)
Pe Content Knowledge Courses/group I
Health Issues For The Physical Educator (1 classes required)
HE 210: Health Issues for the Physical Educator Requisites: None Credits: 2 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours This course will familiarize the physical educator with current concepts of health theories and issues in the areas of personal health assessment and behavioral change concepts across the life span. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Nutrition & Health (1 classes required)
HE 314: Nutrition and Health Requisites: None Credits: 2 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours The relationship of foods and nutrition to personal health and health problems, such as weight control. This course may be offered as a face-to-face course, a hybrid course or as a fully online asynchronous course. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Fitness For Living (1 classes required)
PE 150: Fitness for Living Requisites: None Credits: 2 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours The relationship of physical activity to health and the quality of life; basic principles of physical conditioning explored with the aid of the Human Performance Laboratory equipment; measurement and evaluation of personal physical fitness levels; design and pursuit of individual training programs; varied physical activity experience to meet the individual student's needs. This course is currently being offered (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
Instructional Methodologies of Sports Skills (1 classes required)
PE 152: Instructional Methodologies of Teaching Sport Skills PREREQUISITE: PE 150 and 4 CREDITS PE 100-LEVEL Credits: 2 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours This course is designed to provide effective teaching strategies and instructional methodologies for instruction of various skills involved in individual and team sports. It will enhance the individual's ability to demonstrate, analyze, and provide corrective verbal feedback of basic and advanced movements and sports skills. Not open to students with credit in PE 139. This course was last offered in the Fall 2024 semester. (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
Basics of Motor Development (1 classes required)
PE 215: Basics of Motor Development and Motor Learning NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WITH CREDIT IN PE 312 and PE 356 Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Lifespan development in human performance will be examined through concepts, applications and labs associated with motor development. Students will develop a base knowledge of movement concepts and their application to physical activities in relation to motor development across the lifespan. This course will also look at the application of learning theory to the acquisition of sport and gross motor skills. This course was last offered in the Fall 2024 semester. (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
Principles & Foundations of Pe (1 classes required)
PE 350: Principles and Foundations of Physical Education Requisites: None Credits: 2 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours The role of the physical educator in contemporary education; the study of scientific and philosophical principles and of historical foundations. This course was last offered in the Fall 2024 semester. (Regular Liberal Arts)
Pe Content Knowledge Courses/group II
Physical Activity For Special Populations (1 classes required)
PE 353: Physical Activity for Special Populations Requisites: None Credits: 2 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours Principles of physical activity for individuals with physical, mental, or developmental disabilities, individuals with chronic disease, and the aged. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Physiology of Exercise (1 classes required)
PE 358: Physiology of Exercise NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WITH CREDIT IN PE 352; PREREQUISITE: BIO 281 or [BIO 234 AND BIO 235] Credits: 3 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours, 2.0 Lecture hours Physiological responses and adaptations resulting from physical activity; emphasison the muscle bioenergetics and metabolism as well as the cardiopulmonary responses to both acute and chronic exercise. Not open to students with credit in PE 352. This course includes lectures and laboratory activities. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Sport Psychology and Coaching (1 classes required)
PE 361: Sports Psychology and Coaching NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WITH CREDIT IN PE 355 OR PE 360 Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours Application of psychology concepts to the study of sports and skilled motor performance; influence of psychological variables on performance and behavior of the sports participant. Factors related to coaching strategies and techniques in sport settings. Methods of coaching individual, dual, and team sports; the coach's role in planning and implementing programs. Not open to students with credit in both Physical Education 355 and Physical Education 360. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Kinesiology (1 classes required)
PE 362: Kinesiology PREREQUISITE: BIO 281 or [BIO 234 AND BIO 235] Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours Anatomy of skeletal and muscular systems, mechanics of bodily movement, and detailed muscular analysis of skills used in physical activity. This course was last offered in the Fall 2024 semester. (Regular Liberal Arts)
Measurement & Eval In He & Pe (1 classes required)
HE 363: Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WITH CREDIT IN PE 363; PREREQUISITE: MATH 111 Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours Nature and purpose of measurement in health and physical education; analysis of pertinent tests and their use in evaluating performance in these areas. This course may be offered in a face-to-face or hybrid format. Not open to students with credit in PE 363. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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PE 363: Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WITH CREDIT IN HE 363 OR PE 451 ; PREREQUISITE: MATH 111 Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours Nature and purpose of measurement in health and physical education; analysis of pertinent tests and their use in evaluating performance in these areas. This course may be offered in a face-to-face or hybrid format. Not open to students with credit in HE 363. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Cardiovascular Fitness (1 classes required)
HE 452: Cardiovascular Fitness Exercise Testing and Prescription NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WITH CREDIT IN PE 452; PREREQUISITE: PE 358 Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The physiological and psycho-social aspects of cardiovascular fitness; status of heart disease and preventive programs, exercise stress testing, exercise prescription, and conduct of fitness activities. This course was last offered in the Fall 2024 semester. (Regular Liberal Arts)
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PE 452: Cardiovascular Fitness Exercise Testing and Prescription NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WITH CREDIT IN HE 452; PREREQUISITE: PE 358 Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The physiological and psychosocial aspects of cardiovascular fitness; status of heart disease and preventive programs, exercise stress testing, exercise prescription, and conduct of fitness activities. This course was last offered in the Fall 2024 semester. (Regular Liberal Arts)
Pe Skills Courses
Team Sports (4 credits required)
PE 151: Basketball Requisites: None Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours Basic skills leading up to actual competition; team play, rules, tactics, and strategy. This course was last offered in the Fall 2024 semester. (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
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PE 162: Lacrosse Requisites: None Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours Individual and team skills; formations and positional function; tactics and strategy in competition. This course is currently being offered (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
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PE 163: Softball Requisites: None Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours Techniques of batting, running, throwing, and catching; position play and game strategy. This course is currently being offered (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
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PE 165: Volleyball Requisites: None Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours Basic skills leading up to actual competition; team play, rules, tactics, and strategy. This course was last offered in the Spring 2024 semester. (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
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PE 186: Team Sports Officiating Requisites: None Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours This course will introduce student to history, styles, conflict management, fitnessprinciples, legal responsibilities, and ethics of sports officiating. Students will berequired to demonstrate the ability to officiate at least one team sport offered at thesecondary school level. This course was last offered in the Spring 2024 semester. (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
Dance (1 credits required)
PE 176: Modern Dance I Requisites: None Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours Fundamental movements and basic techniques; metrics, movement phrases, improvisation, and composition. This course was last offered in the Fall 2024 semester. (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
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PE 183: African Dance Requisites: None Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours Techniques, practice, and rhythms in African dance. This course is currently being offered (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
Individual Sports (4 credits required)
11 course alternatives
Outdoor Sports (1 credits required)
PE 178: Outdoor Living: Hiking and Backpacking Requisites: None Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours Essentials of hiking, backpacking and outdoor living. Includes classroom sessions and four day Adirondack or Catskill Mountains trip. Estimated student cost announced at registration. This course is currently being offered (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
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PE 279: Leadership in Outdoor Living PREREQUISITE: PE 178 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours Specialized training in planning and leading mountaineering and camping expeditions. Includes leadership of small group planning sessions, classroom sessions, and four day Adirondack or Catskill Mountains trip. Estimated student cost announced at registration. This course is currently being offered (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
Aquatics (1 credits required)
PE 182: Swimming for Non-Swimmers NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WITH CREDIT IN PE 282 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours Individualized program to assist non-swimmer develop basic skills, leading to elementary swimming strokes. This course is currently being offered (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
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PE 282: Swimming PREREQUISITE: PE 182 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours Skill development in swimming; emphasis on individual development of good technique and stroke development. This course is currently being offered (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
At 3 Credits In Foreign Language
Foreign Language (3 credits required)
129 course alternatives
Support Courses
Writing About Literature (1 classes required)
ENG 126: Composition II: Writing About Literature PREREQUISITE: ENG 125 Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A composition course which takes literature as its subject matter, ENG 126 builds on the competencies developed in ENG 125, in close reading, argumentation, and writing from sources, and applies them in a new context. Students read a variety of short literary works including poetry, fiction, and/or drama, and practice responding to them in class, and writing about them both informally and formally. students also produce a research paper related to themes or questions evoked by the literature. students will spend one hour per week in conferences, collaborative learning activities, or peer review. This course may be offered face-to-face, online or partially online. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - English Composition)
Major Ideas and Issues In Education (1 classes required)
PHIL 202: Major Ideas and Issues in Education NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WITH CREDIT IN SOC 202; PREREQUISITE: ENG 125 Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours An introduction to the major historical, philosophical, and sociological ideas in American education, including the history of schooling in the United States. Historical threads from a variety of multicultural perspectives will be presented, and philosophical approaches from selected global thinkers will be discussed. The student will be encouraged to develop their own unique philosophy of education. Not open to students with credit in SOC 202. Includes seven (7) hours of fieldwork. Required for all teacher education students. This is a Writing Intensive course. This course is currently being offered (Flexible Core - Individual and Society)
Introduction to Statistics (1 classes required)
MATH 111: Introduction to Statistics and Probability NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WITH CREDIT IN MATH 200 OR ABOVE; PREREQUISITE: [EXEMPT FROM MATH SKILLS] or [MATH SKILLS GREATER OR EQUAL TO 40] or [ACCU 5 SCORE 57+] or [P_MA STUDENT GROUP] or MATH 104 Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours An algebra-based introduction to statistics and probability; frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and measures of variation; elementary probability theory; binomial distributions; normal distributions; sampling distributions; the Central Limit Theorem; confidence intervals for the mean, variance, standard deviation, and proportions; hypothesis testing for the mean, variance, standard deviation, and proportions. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
Teaching With Multimedia Technology (1 classes required)
EDUC 230: Teaching with Multimedia Technology NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WITH CREDIT IN AC 250 Credits: 2 Hours: 4.0 Laboratory hours Students learn the foundations for using multimedia technology in the classroom, become proficient with multimedia technology, study issues of equity related to educational technology, and understanding NYS K-12 learning standards for technology. Students design curriculum integrating the Internet and student-produced multimedia projects. This course may be offered in a face-to-face, hybrid or asynchronous online format. This course is currently being offered (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
Child & Adolescent Development For Teachers (1 classes required)
EDUC 280: Child and Adolescent Development for Teachers PREREQUISITE: ENG 125 Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours This course will explore human development from childhood through adolescence within the context of history, culture, urbanization and sociopolitical conditions. Special emphasis is on the relationship between development and teaching/learning. Topics covered will include theories of physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development addressing issues such as standardized testing and assessment, special needs designations, play, and health-related factors. This course will carry a liberal arts and science designation. 5 hours of fieldwork will be required. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Professional Sequence
Bilingual & English Language Learner (ell) Education (1 classes required)
EDUC 268: Bilingual and English Language Learner (ELL) Education NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WITH CREDIT IN EDUC 269; PREREQUISITE: EDUC 280 or EDUC 271 Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours This course is an introduction to the philosophy, fundamental principles, and current approaches of teaching linguistically diverse English Language Learners (ELLs) in the urban school in both bilingual and mainstream settings. The completion of 15 hours of fieldwork is required. This course is currently being offered (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
Effective Teaching & Learning (1 classes required)
EDUC 283: Educational Psychology: Effective Teaching & Learning in Diverse Classrooms PREREQUISITE: [EDUC 280 or EDUC 271] Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours This course provides an overview of learning and instructional issues in teaching in diverse classrooms. Behaviorism, social and cognitive constructivism, and socio-cultural theories will be examined and applied in the context of diverse classrooms. Teacher candidates will engage in critical analysis of these theories and their application to pedagogical practices in urban schools and diverse classrooms. They will evaluate curriculum designs and methods of instructions and assessment for students who are linguistically and culturally diverse. Students will design alternate pedagogical practices and evaluate learner outcomes. In addition, the role of technology in instruction will also be examined. This course carries a Liberal Arts designation. 10 hours of fieldwork is required. This course may be offered in a face- to-face or hybrid format. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Introduction to Special Education (1 classes required)
EDUC 285: Introduction to Special Education PREREQUISITE: EDUC 280 or EDUC 271 or PSY 215 Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours This course introduces students to the philosophical and historical foundations ofspecial education, as well as contemporary issues and trends in the field. Students will review educational laws and policies and understand the rights and responsibilities of all involved. In addition, students will examine various areas of exceptionality including multiple disabilities, visually and hearing impaired, speech or language impairments, autism spectrum disorders, emotional disturbance, learning disabilities, gifted and talented, and other health impairments. Thereferral process, the individual evaluation process, Individualized Education Program (IEP), multi-disciplinary team responsibilities, annual review/revaluation, placement procedures, and parental collaboration will also be examined. The course takes a particular interest in practices that are culturally and developmentally responsive. The completion of 10 hours of fieldwork with students designated as having special needs is required This course is currently being offered (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
Literacy Instruction In Middle & Secondary Schools (1 classes required)
EDUC 340: Literacy Instruction Inside Middle & Secondary Schools for English Only & English Language Learners PREREQUISITE: EDUC 268 and EDUC 283 Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours This required literacy education course for secondary education teacher candidates blends theoretical and developmental constructs with practical methods for developing standards-based literacy instructional strategies in content area and vocations classrooms. Emphasis is on building assessment-based strategies for literacy learning to meet the needs of all children. Students will focuson using content-based text, electronic text, and multimedia formats to encourage adolescents to respond to literature, research and process information, study effectively, and build strategies for reading. Special concentration in this course will be planning language and content instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs), and teaching ELLs through the content areas. The completion of30 hours of fieldwork is required. This course was last offered in the Fall 2024 semester. (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
Elementary & Secondary Curriculum & Methods II (1 classes required)
EDUC 341: Elementary & Secondary Curriculum&Methods II: Instruction & Classroom Environments Phys Ed PreK-12 PREREQUISITE: EDUC 395 Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Methods of instruction to develop effective physical education programs for PreK, K, elementary and secondary school students. Skills in lesson planning with emphasis on unit plans, class management and safety, evaluation and grading, and integration of special need students. 30 hours of Fieldwork is required. This course was last offered in the Fall 2024 semester. (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
Curriculum & Methods In Subject Specific (k-12) Education I (1 classes required)
EDUC 395: Curriculum & Methods in Subject Specific (K-12) Education I: Learning Goals & Assessment PREREQUISITE: EDUC 283 and COREQUISITE: EDUC 268 Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours Teacher candidates will build upon their deep and broad academic establish learning goals and create assessment plans appropriate for students in urban elementary schools. Candidates will study secondary level curriculum within their disciplines as defined by national and state standards, learning ways to translate that appropriately for diverse urban classrooms. They will explore research-based approaches to assessment, including reading and writing in the content areas and incorporation of technology for assessment. Candidates will learn how to interpret assessment data. In their planning, candidates will incorporate their understanding of adolescent development and urban diversity and plan for inclusion of students with special needs and English Language Learners. The completion of 30 hours of fieldwork is required. This course is currently being offered (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
Student Teaching
Capstone Clinical Experience & Seminar For Physical Education and Health Pre-k-6 (1 classes required)
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Capstone Clinical Experience & Seminar For Physical Education and Health 7-12 (1 classes required)
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Upper Division Writing Intensive Class
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EDUC 340: Literacy Instruction Inside Middle & Secondary Schools for English Only & English Language Learners PREREQUISITE: EDUC 268 and EDUC 283 Credits: 3 Hours: 3.0 Lecture hours This required literacy education course for secondary education teacher candidates blends theoretical and developmental constructs with practical methods for developing standards-based literacy instructional strategies in content area and vocations classrooms. Emphasis is on building assessment-based strategies for literacy learning to meet the needs of all children. Students will focuson using content-based text, electronic text, and multimedia formats to encourage adolescents to respond to literature, research and process information, study effectively, and build strategies for reading. Special concentration in this course will be planning language and content instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs), and teaching ELLs through the content areas. The completion of30 hours of fieldwork is required. This course was last offered in the Fall 2024 semester. (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)

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