Physical Education Courses

Note: Coaching seminars and professional skill courses are identified by course number and title only.

660-10300 Physical Education, Exercise, and Sport: Foundations and Careers NLA

An overview of the discipline of physical education, its foundations, and career opportunities within the profession. The class format includes small group discussion as well as guest lectures by physical educators representing all facets of the profession. (Freshmen only). 2 credits. (F,Y)

660-15500 Motor Skill Development   NLA

An introductory course for preparing prospective physical education teachers to teach public school-aged children. Students study the fundamental theories and principles related to motor, cognitive, and affective development throughout the lifespan, with emphasis on children and adolescents. In addition, detailed analysis of fundamental movement skills and their relationship to effective, developmentally appropriate teaching is conducted. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

660-20300 Adapted Physical Education and Sport   NLA

Provides future physical educators with an understanding of the most common disabilities many individuals in our country face both in and out of school. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and strategies necessary for these future teachers to identify, assess, plan, and advocate for students with special needs, with the ultimate goal of providing a safe and successful learning experience for individuals with special needs in physical education settings. A practical lab situation is part of the course, as students work with other students with special needs in a weekly aquatics setting. Prerequisites: 660-10300 or 662-15200. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

660-23000 Teaching Physical Activities for the Young Child   NLA

Instructs future teachers of physical education in the selection, planning, and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for elementary school children. Students gain a conceptual framework for children's physical education curricula based upon the "skill theme approach" to curriculum development. Emphasis is placed on developing an applied understanding of what to teach. Prerequisites: 660-15500. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

660-23400 Fitness Applications for Health Promotion   NLA

Incorporates basic kinesiological, biomechanical, and physiological principles and concepts with practical applications for physical activity, health-related fitness, and health promotion. Clinical procedures include body composition measurement, submaximal oxygen uptake testing, assessing blood pressure, calculating body mass indexes, and cholesterol screening. A major emphasis is placed on the assessment of health-related fitness and the prescription of various types of physical activities for children, adolescents, and adults. Prerequisites: 663-12000; 663-12100. 4 credits. (F-S,Y)

660-23900 Computer Applications in Physical Education   NLA

Introduction to computers and their application in the field of physical education, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software in a Microsoft Windows environment. HTML and Web-authoring software are used to create Web pages for professional applications. Cross-listed with 662-23900. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: 312-11000, 660-23900, 662-23900. Open only to majors in the Department of Health Promotion and Human Movement. Prerequisites: One 660- or 662-prefix course. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

660-25500 Philosophy and Principles of Coaching   NLA

The philosophy and principles of coaching young athletes. Emphasis is on development of a coaching philosophy through critical examination of issues relating to coaching. Coaching responsibilities, developmental characteristics of children and youth, and their implications for the conduct of athletic programs, instructional and administrative methods, effective design and conduct of practices, and enhancement of contest performance are also discussed. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

660-33200 Curriculum and Methods in Elementary School Physical Education   NLA

Provides students with practical guidelines for the development and assessment of contemporary elementary physical education programs. Pedagogical skills and strategies for successful teaching as they pertain to the elementary school teaching situations are also emphasized. Developmentally appropriate physical education content using a movement framework (movement concepts and skill themes) serves as the basis for the course, which involves practicum teaching experiences in local elementary schools. Prerequisites: 330-21010; 660-23000; junior or senior standing. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

660-33300 Curriculum and Methods in Secondary School Physical Education   NLA

Analysis of the program of physical education in secondary schools; criteria for the selection and grade placement of activities; consideration of methods and teaching techniques; and problems relating to program planning, time allotment, administration of facilities, and program evaluation. Observation and teaching of secondary physical education classes in the Ithaca school system, as well as micro-peer teaching on campus. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; 330-21010. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

660-34900 Fieldwork in Physical Education   NLA

Practical experience in public, voluntary, or commercial agencies or businesses providing various types of physical education, sports-related activities, or services. Prerequisites: Major or minor in the Department of Health Promotion and Human Movement or the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences; junior standing or above; permission of department chair. 1-6 credits. (F-S,Y)

660-39900-660-39999 Selected Topics in Physical Education   LA/NLA

Topics of current interest to faculty and students. Experimental courses are offered under this course number and title. This course may be repeated for credit for different selected topics. Prerequisites: As appropriate to topics. 1-3 credits. (IRR)

660-42100 Contemporary Activities in Physical Education   NLA

Presents and develops the skills necessary to teach a variety of nontraditional activities and games that are popular in high school curricula. Skill areas such as the following are presented: water polo, cricket, team handball, orienteering, personal defense, yoga, pickleball, racquetball, floor hockey, and other innovative activities. Prerequisites: 660-33200 or 660-33300. 1 credit. (F-S,Y)

660-43900 Tests and Measurement in Physical Education   NLA

Prepares students to assess student learning in a K-12 physical education setting. Through a combination of lectures, labs, discussions, and field-based activities, opportunities are provided to understand and apply current educational testing and evaluation procedures. Course content includes study of the criteria for selection of tests, application of statistical procedures, construction and analysis of assessment tools, procedures for classification and grading of students, and program assessment techniques. Credit may not be given for this course and 662-43900. Prerequisites: 660-33200, 660-33300, or 662-36000. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

660-44000 Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Athletics   NLA

Policies and procedures in the organization and administration of physical education and athletics in the public school setting. Directed discussions and investigation of the nature and scope of administrative responsibilities in programs of physical education and athletics. Prerequisites: 660-33200, 660-33300, or senior standing in athletic training/exercise science. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)

660-44100 Student Teaching in Physical Education   NLA

Observation and supervised student teaching. Assignment to approved cooperating schools full time for one semester in the senior year. Experience in classroom observation, participation, teaching, coaching, and intramural and noon-hour supervision. Individual conferences with Ithaca College coordinators of field experiences. Required of all students preparing to teach physical education in elementary or secondary school. Prerequisites: 327-34000; 330-21010; 660-33200; 660-33300. 12 credits. (F-S,Y)

660-44500 Student Teaching in Physical Education (dual major)   NLA

Observation and supervised student teaching. Assignment to approved public schools full time for a half semester in the senior year. Experience in structured observation, classroom assisting, and direct instruction; additional experience in planning, conferencing, and related school duties outside regular class periods. Individual conferences are held with Ithaca College supervisors of field experiences. Required of all dual health education and physical education majors. Prerequisites: 330-21010; 660-33200; 660-33300; 395-34000. 6 credits. (F-S,Y)

660-44800 Professional Seminar   NLA

A field course to be taken in conjunction with 660-44100 Student Teaching. Examines current trends and developments in teaching and extracurricular activities, as well as situations identified in student teaching. Special interest speakers. 2 credits. (F-S,Y)

660-45000-660-45099 Independent Study in Physical Education   LA

Individual study program for investigation of special problems in the field of physical education. Written report required. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department chair. 1-3 credits. (F-S,Y)

660-46000 Internship in Physical Education   NLA

Supervised work experience in a sports-related service agency or business during the summer or the regular academic year. Prerequisites: Minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA; junior standing or above; permission of the instructor and department chair. For 7-12 credits, approval of the provost is required. 6-12 credits. (F-S-Sum,Y)

Professional Skills

Skill courses are designed to develop competence in the areas of dance, gymnastics, aquatics, individual and dual sports, and team sports. The courses emphasize skill development, preparation of resource material, and methodology of teaching particular activity skills, unlike GIPPE courses which concentrate primarily on skill development. Exemption from basic courses may be possible when competence can be verified by meeting prescribed levels of proficiency.

All persons who participate in any activity course must have a health clearance on file in the Ithaca College health center.

Individual and dual sports Credits

660-17100	Archery (S,Y) NLA	0.5
660-21100	Conditioning Techniques (F-S,Y) NLA	0.5
660-28400	Wrestling (F,Y) NLA	0.5
660-28500	Advanced Wrestling (IRR) NLA Prerequisites: 660-28400	0.5
660-38200	Golf (F,Y) NLA	0.5
660-38300	Tennis (F-S,Y) NLA	0.5
660-38400	Indoor Racquet Sports (IRR) NLA	0.5
660-39200	Track and Field (S,Y) NLA	0.5

Dance

660-14400	Fundamentals of Dance and Movement (F-S,Y) NLA	1
660-24400	Creative and Contemporary Dance (S,Y) NLA Prerequisites: 660-14400	1
660-34400	Dance Exercise Instructor (F-S,Y) NLA Prerequisites: 660-14400	1

Team sports

660-17300	Basketball (S,Y) NLA	0.5
660-17400	Advanced Basketball (F,Y) NLA Prerequisites: 660-17300	0.5
660-17500	Soccer (F,Y) NLA	0.5
660-27000	Field Hockey (F,Y) NLA	0.5
660-27100	Softball (F,Y) NLA	0.5
660-28000	Football (F,Y) NLA	0.5
660-37000	Lacrosse (S,Y) NLA	0.5
660-38000	Volleyball (F-S,Y) NLA	0.5
660-38100	Baseball (F,Y) NLA	0.5

Gymnastics

660-17800	Fundamental Movement Concepts in Gymnastics (F-S,Y) NLA	1
660-27800	Intermediate Gymnastics (F-S,Y) NLA Prerequisites: 660-17800	1
660-37800	Advanced Gymnastics (F-S,Y) NLA Prerequisites: 660-27800	1

Aquatics

660-11100	Basic Swim and Rescue (F-S,Y) NLA	0.5
660-11200	Community Water Safety (IRR) NLA Prerequisites: swim test	0.5
660-26600	Scuba (IRR) NLA	0.5
660-26700	Lifeguarding (F-S,Y) NLA Prerequisites: pass swim test at first class meeting	2
660-26800	Lifeguarding Recertification (S,Y) NLA Prerequisites: 660-26700	0.5
660-30900	Water Safety Instructor (IRR) NLA Prerequisites: 660-11200 or 660-26700	2
660-36700	Lifeguarding Instructor (F-S,Y) NLA Prerequisites: lifeguarding certificate and pretests	1

Independent study

660-42000 to 660-42099

Independent Study in Sport Skills (F-S,Y) NLA Prerequisites: major or minor in Department of Health Promotion and Human Movement, 660-33200 or 660-33300, and permission of department chair

0.5-1.0

Coaching seminars

Courses designed to develop competence in areas directly related to athletic coaching. Topics include principles of coaching and training (e.g., philosophy of coaching, skill development, offensive and defensive strategy, physical conditioning), administration of athletics, public relations, and current research in athletics. Prerequisites: Previous undergraduate skill course or team experience in the sport. 1 credit each.

660-37400	Field Hockey (F,E) NLA
660-37600	Swimming (F,E) NLA
660-38500	Track and Field (S,Y) NLA
660-38600	Soccer (F,Y) NLA
660-38700	Wrestling (S,Y) NLA
660-38800	Lacrosse (S,Y) NLA
660-47400	Volleyball (F,Y) NLA
660-47500	Gymnastics (S,Y) NLA
660-47700	Softball (S,Y) NLA
660-48400	Football (F,Y) NLA
660-48500	Basketball (F,Y) NLA
660-48800	Baseball (S,Y) NLA

Intercollegiate athletic courses

Credit may be awarded for a full season of participation in a junior varsity or varsity sport, including preseason conditioning, skills, strategies, and competitive opportunities. In addition to registering for the particular sport during advance or open registration, or during the add/drop period, students must work through the head coach to register for credit at the time of participation. No late requests for credit will be honored. Intercollegiate athletic courses are offered on a pass/fail basis only. Prerequisites: Medical clearance for all sports participants by the College health center. 0.5 credit each.

Men's Sports

Fall

660-08100	Football (F,Y) NLA
660-08200	Soccer (F,Y) NLA
660-08400	Cross-Country (F,Y) NLA

Spring

660-09100	Baseball (S,Y) NLA
660-09200	Crew (S,Y) NLA
660-09400	Lacrosse (S,Y) NLA
660-09500	Tennis (S,Y) NLA
660-09600	Track and Field (S,Y) NLA
660-09700	Wrestling (S,Y) NLA
660-09800	Basketball (S,Y) NLA
660-09900	Swimming (S,Y) NLA

Women's Sports

Fall

660-07700	Tennis (F,Y) NLA
660-07800	Volleyball (F,Y) NLA
660-07900	Field Hockey (F,Y) NLA
660-08300	Soccer (F,Y) NLA
660-08400	Cross-Country (F,Y) NLA

Spring

660-07000	Basketball (S,Y) NLA
660-07300	Gymnastics (S,Y) NLA
660-07400	Lacrosse (S,Y) NLA
660-07500	Softball (S,Y) NLA
660-07600	Swimming (S,Y) NLA
660-08600	Track and Field (S,Y) NLA
660-09200	Crew (S,Y) NLA