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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

 

 
 

Physical Education
  

  • PEC 199 - Introduction to Exercise Science 3 cr.

    This course is designed to provide a student interested in Health and Exercise with applied knowledge relative to Physical and Psychological Health, Physical Education, Athletic Training, and Sport Management. Lectures and labs will aim to inform students of modern Nutritional Practices, Healthy Exercise habits, Environmental Stresses, and Sport Psychology.

Physical Education‐Coaching
  

  • PEC 198 - Introduction to Sport Management 3 cr.

    Students are introduced to the scope of sports as a major business industry in the United States and globally. Functions of management, finance, marketing, business law, and ethical issues are addressed. Students become acquainted with public, private non‐profit and commercial career opportunities in the sport management field.
  

  • PEC 297 - Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Coaching 3 cr.

    The primary goal of this course is to enhance students’ knowledge and understanding of concepts and techniques of coaching and their application to achieving important objectives in working with athletes. The class will help students develop an understanding of coaching philosophy and essential techniques including practice planning, program organization, coaching roles, and instruction. This course will combine sport science theory and research with the practical knowledge and methods of expert coaches.
  

  • PEC 298 - Health Sciences Applied to Coaching 3 cr.

    The primary goal of this course is to enhance students’ knowledge through a series of interactive activities designed to study Health Sciences as they apply to coaching. Through these activities, participants will gain information that can be applied to their particular program. The course will also help to define: selected principles of biology, anatomy, physiology, kinesiology related to coaching, risk minimization, mixed competition, NYSED selection and classification of athletes, age and maturity of athletes.
  

  • PEC 299 - Theory and Technique of Coaching 3 cr.

    The goal of this course is to discuss and improve our individual coaching beliefs, tactics, organization, and coaching philosophy. The course will touch on methods for developing, training, and conditioning athletes, while primarily focusing on the role of the coach and how to get student athletes to perform up to their expectations.