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Physical Education, Recreation and Recreation Therapy (PERRT)
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RPE 1500 - Summer Camp Leadership
2 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
To prepare as future camp counselors, students examine basic camping philosophy, camping objectives, problems in the camping field, acquire skills and leadership essential in camp life.
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RPE 1600 - Folk and Square Dance Teaching Techniques
2 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Folk and square dance basic movement, positions, etiquette and terminology are linked with teaching techniques.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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RPE 3100 - Therapeutic Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities I
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Learn the philosophy and history of Therapeutic Recreation (TR). Explore accessibility barriers as well as the principles of normalization and inclusion for individuals with special needs. An emphasis on the TR process and provision of a continuum of services based on clients’ needs. Examine principles of adapting activities and environments to meet the needs, interests and abilities of individuals with physical and/or development disabilities. Attend one (1) field observation in a setting for individuals with special needs.
Prerequisite(s): RPE 1100 and RPE 1200 or COH 1100 . For Program Majors only
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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RPE 3200 - Organization and Administration of Recreation, Physical Education, and Sport Management Programs
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Examine the principles of organization and administration of recreation, physical education, and sport program and facilities. Focuses on developing effective programming inclusive of: a mission statement/goals/objectives, needs assessment, facility planning, program implementation and evaluation, learn effective communication, and address budget, public relations, risk management, and personnel/supervision ussues. Requirement to attend two (2) college wide events and evaluate one as an operations manager.
Prerequisite(s): RPE 1100 , RPE 1200 , and RPE 3100 .
RPE 3100 NOT required for students enrolled in the Sports Management Concentration.
For Program Majors only.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): RPE 9152
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RPE 3300 - Skills in Arts and Crafts
2 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Opportunities to develop skills with various materials and to teach the use of clay, paper, paint, yarn, wire, soap and wood. Encourages creativity and provides enjoyment for all ages and special groups.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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RPE 3400 - Methods and Materials in Arts and Crafts
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Develop maximum skill levels in arts and crafts projects. Recreational values in different programs, different techniques necessary for proper presentation of arts and crafts programs to groups of diverse ages and physical abilities, and various methods of teaching the developed skills to special groups.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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RPE 3500 - Therapeutic Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities II
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Examine the biopsychosocial approach to the later part of the lifespan and the contribution leisure and recreation make to quality of life. Acquire an understanding of normal and abnormal psychological and emotional development. Learn to plan recreation programs that meet the needs of seniors and those with emotional/psychological disorders in both clinical and community settings. Attend one (1) clinical field observation.
Prerequisite(s): RPE 3100 or COH 1100 . For Program Majors only.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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RPE 3600 - Assessment Process in Therapeutic Recreation
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Gain competency in using assessment tools in behavioral observation of clinical case simulations and analysis of videotaped interviews with individuals that have special needs. Explore various Therapeutic Recreation models of practice for use in clinical and community based settings. Learn principles and practices of developing individualized treatment plans based on assessment data. Study methodology for completing an activity and developing a program protocol.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): RPE 3100 , PSY 1100 is recommended
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RPE 4000 - Sport and American Society
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Explore the significant interrelationships of sport in American society and internationally. Apply sociological theories of functionalist, conflict, critical, and interactionist to study sport in society. Discuss contemporary and controversial issues inclusive of gender equity, drug use, youth sport, and race. Study the symbiotic relationship of sport, business, economy, and media.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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RPE 4500 - Advanced Arts and Crafts
2 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
To familiarize students with methods of design and decoration, a series of wood projects will be completed as the use of stencil, paint, varnish and hand detailing techniques are mastered.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): RPE 3300 or RPE 3400
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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RPE 4600 - Facilities Planning in Sports
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Cross-Listed With: TAH 4600
Learn principles, guidelines and recommendations for planning, constructing, using and maintaining sports facilities. Explore financing, public and private partnerships, American with Disabilities Act, and risk management in sport facilities. Study crowd and emergency management, facility alcohol plan, and concession and box office operations.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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RPE 7000 - Introduction to Teaching Methods in Physical Education
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Develop and execute a lesson plan for an activity, using the New York State Learning Standards for Physical Education, while receiving feedback from peers and instructor. Examine curriculum and instruction in physical education, the role and function of professional organizations, and develop a personal philosophy of physical education.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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RPE 7200 - Exploring Leisure to Promote Wellness
2 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
The social, historical and cultural influences that shape attitudes towards leisure. Emphasis is on the contribution of leisure experiences to psycho/social/emotional and physical well-being. Through an experiential approach inside and outside class, students are encouraged to expand their leisure awareness.
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RPE 9152 - Field Experience in Physical Education, Recreation/Recreation Therapy, and Sport Management
3 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.
Experience and complete 100 hours of supervised fieldwork in either a public or private school education program, community recreation setting, or therapeutic recreation program. A weekly one-hour seminar covers diversity, leadership, ethics and values, assessment and development of a resume/cover letter. Works in small teams to develop, implement, and evaluate a student run activity. Maintain reflective logs of experiences throughout the semester.
Prerequisite(s): RPE 1100 , RPE 1200 , and RPE 3100 .
RPE 3100 NOT required for students enrolled in the Sports Management Concentration.
For Program Majors only.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): RPE 3200
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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RPE 9253 - Field Experience in Recreation and Recreation Therapy
3 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.
Advanced field experience involves increased participation in the assigned recreation agencies, assignment to a second type of agency for varied experience, and one-hour seminar.
Prerequisite(s): RPE 9152 . For Program Majors only.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): RPE 3500
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Physical Education: Co-Education Activities
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PEC 82XX - Topical/Pilot Course
1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 1-3 hrs.
This course is of a topical and pilot nature and is designed to meet the immediate needs and interests of various student populations. It is offered for a maximum of two semesters.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 200 - Walk, Jog, Run
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Examine the principles and practices for assessing and improving cardiovascular fitness. Design a personal cardiovascular fitness program and receive individualized instruction. Learn to use proper progression to improve aerobic fitness.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 400 - Training With Weights
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Learn weight training techniques to increase muscle strength and endurance for a specific sport activity and/or improve overall physical fitness. Learn proper progression and design a weight training program to suit personal needs.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 500 - Body Building
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Increases knowledge and appreciation of the physical attributes involved in body building. Course covers beginning, intermediate and advanced training techniques to increase muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and to improve physical appearance as desired.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 600 - Physiological Fitness and Development: Training with Weights
2 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
To increase muscle strength, endurance and cardiorespiratory efficiency, students learn to create individualized exercise prescriptions based on specific physiological needs. The anatomy and kinesiology of the systems and muscles unique to weight training are discussed.
Students who completed PEC 400 will not receive credit for this course.
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PEC 700 - Soccer Techniques
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Soccer, the fastest growing team sport in the country, can be played by both sexes and all ages. Technical development, tactical understanding and appreciation of the popular sport are covered in this course.
Offered only in Fall
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 800 - Body Weight Resistance Training
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
This course will introduce students to the methodology and practice for improving health-and-skill-related components of physical fitness. The mode of activity will include body weight and callisthenic type activities with the use of minimal equipment.
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PEC 1100 - Beginning Tennis
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Basic tennis skills develop appreciation of tennis as a lifetime sport. Students learn forehand and backhand drives, Beginner’s Serve, service return, volley, rules of the singles and doubles game and an understanding of fundamental techniques and basic strategies.
Students must supply their own rackets and tennis balls.
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PEC 1200 - Tennis 3
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Introduction to intermediate tennis skills: top spin, slice, attaching the net, offensive and defensive strategy in competition. Apply tennis skills in single an doubles games situations.
Students must supply their own rackets and tennis balls.
Prerequisite(s): PEC 1100 or previous tennis experience or Department permission
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PEC 1500 - Badminton
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Learn to play badminton, knowledge of rules, and offensive and defensive strategy. Learn badminton skills: serving, underhand, backhand, overhead, drop shot, smash, and raquet grip. Learn singles and doubles game play.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 1700 - Basic Volleyball
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Beginner-intermediate level: rules, basic individual skills, offensive/defensive systems, team coordination, training, conditioning, prevention of injury, and evaluation of performance.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 1800 - Introduction to Fencing
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Students will be exposed to the history, skills, and theory necessary for effective participation and appreciation of fencing. Students will be exposed to the fencing classic schools/styles, fencing equipment, structure and functional skills. Students will participate in foil and sabre competitions, learn about weapon control, fencing techniques, and tactics. Students will learn about the fencing federations, scoring system, and tournament play
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 1900 - Aerobic Dance
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Learn vigorous calisthenics exercises with dance steps to music to improve cardiovascular endurance and muscles toning. Apply aerobic activities for health and wellness, boost mood, burn calories, and improve body composition and flexibility.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 2000 - Beginner’s Ballet
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Introduction to the principles and techniques inherent in the art of classical ballet. Includes exercises and movement combinations leading to body alignment, endurance, strength, and fluidity of movement.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 2500 - Tai Chi Ch’Uan
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
The principles and practices of Tai Chi Ch’uan will be presented and practiced for the purpose of exercise, meditation, self-defense and increased overall wellness.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 2600 - Golf
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Emphasis is on mechanics of movement involved in the performance of the following basic fundamental skills: basic swing, short and long irons, woods, and putting.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 2700 - Beginning Karate and Self Defense
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Introduction to formal Karate and practical self-defense techniques. History and background, fundamental stances, blocks, punches, kicks, conditioning, safety, methods of avoidance and personal self-defense movements, and oriental tradition (Karate costumes, respect and Buddhist philosophy).
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 2900 - Introduction to Hatha Yoga
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Introduction to the conceptual framework of Hatha Yoga, and the development of students’ capacity to perform physical, breathing, concentration, and relaxation exercises.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 3000 - Swimming for Non-Swimmers and Beginners
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Basic skills to swim properly. Special attention given to non-swimmers who will learn in shallow water. At the end of the course, students will be able to jump or dive into the water, swim in a prone position and on the back.
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PEC 3100 - Life Guarding
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
The knowledge and skills necessary to safely assist, and/or effect water rescues, and supervise swimmers in a safe environment. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to pass both written examination and skills test.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): Swimming skills equivalent to American Red Cross Swimmer Course, Standard First Aid and CPR skills
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PEC 3200 - Water Safety Instructor
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
The skills necessary to teach swimming and water safety courses as offered by the American Red Cross. At the conclusion students will be able to pass both a written examination and a skills test.
Prerequisite(s): Valid American Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving Certificate and either an American Red Cross Swimmer Certificate or the ability to perform skills in the swimmer course
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PEC 3300 - Advanced Swimming
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
An opportunity to improve cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis is on swimming efficiently and on swimming long distances.
Limited to Deep-Water Swimmers.
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PEC 3400 - Basics of Modern Western Square Dancing
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Survey of different forms of American folk dancing including modern western square dancing, traditional, country/western line and mixer dancing.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 3800 - Modern Dance Techniques
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
The fundamental principles of various schools of modern dance. Includes analysis of movement, conditioning techniques, and basic combinations.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 3900 - Modern Dance Composition
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Ideas and movement forms: systematic creativity through improvisation studies, formal compositions, and critical appraisal presented through experimentations with time, space, rhythm and correlations to art, poetry and music.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 4000 - Modified Physical Activities for all Ages And Abilities
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
To develop and maintain physical fitness for people of all ages and abilities who require modifications. Students will engage in a variety of activities such as fitness exercises, yoga (on a chair and/or mat), dancing and modified sports. Aspects of fitness, posture, rhythms, movement, breathing, concentration and relaxation are emphasized.
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PEC 4100 - Intermediate Swimming
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
The elements of good swimming and a variety of skills are taught. Students practice parts of strokes as well as whole stroking movements.
Prerequisite(s): Ability to swim safely in deep water
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PEC 4400 - Tennis 2
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Course reviews basic tennis skills: ready position, forehand stroke, backhand stroke, serve and volley. Students will receive an evaluation and individualized instruction.
Prerequisite(s): PEC 1100
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PEC 4500 - Tennis 4
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Course reviews intermediate tennis skills, including: Eastern forehand, semi-Western forehand, Western forehand stroke, top spin, and strategy for singles and doubles play. Students will receive an evaluation and individualized instruction.
Prerequisite(s): PEC 1200
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PEC 5600 - Pilates System of Exercise
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Introduction to a progressive series of exercises based on Joseph H. Pilates’ method of conditioning the body. It accommodates all fitness levels to increase muscle strength, flexibility and balance of the entire body.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 6400 - Deep Water Exercise for Fitness
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Introduction to the components of fitness achieved through the utilization of non-impact movements performed in deep water. The development of muscular strengths, flexibility and increased aerobic capacity will be stressed as students work in a non-impact exercise environment.
Prerequisite(s): Each student will be required to swim 25 meters (1 lap) and demonstrate the ability to stay afloat by treading water for a two-minute time period
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 6500 - Aqua Exercise
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
An overview of the scope of fitness attainable from a regulated program of exercising in water. Development of muscular strength, flexibility and increased aerobic capacity (endurance) is stressed in aqua aerobics and water exercise.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEC 6600 - Intermediate Yoga
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Techniques for deepening one’s practice of classical yoga postures, exploring various lineages, styles and traditions of Yoga including Iyengar, Ashtanga and Vinyasa, posture variations, backbends and inversions, intermediate pranayama (breathing) techniques and the use of yoga props.
Prerequisite(s): PEC 2900 or PEC 6700 or permission of instructor
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PEC 6700 - Yoga and Meditation
2 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Application of the fundamental principles of yoga and meditation. An overview of the philosophy and psychology of yoga and meditation, an understanding of asanas and chakras, an explanation for the contraindications for certain asanas or meditative techniques, and a review of physical and psychological health conditions that may derive significant benefit from yoga and meditation.
Prerequisite(s): PEC 2900 or other yoga experience with permission of instructor
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PEC 7100 - High Intensity Fitness Training
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
This course will introduce students to the methodology and practice of high intensity fitness training. High intensity training is an advanced method designed to obtain higher levels of fitness by combining calisthenics, resistance training and aerobic fitness activities. Students will learn safe and effective techniques to improve health-and skill-related components of physical fitness.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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Physical Education: Men’s Activities
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PEM 82XX - Topical/Pilot Course
1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 1-3 hrs.
This course is of a topical and pilot nature and is designed to meet the immediate needs and interests of various student populations. It is offered for a maximum of two semesters.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEM 200 - Baseball
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
To develop individual and team techniques involved in “College Baseball.” Conditioning, sportsmanship, team play, appreciation of the game and its rules, and other benefits.
Offered only in Spring
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEM 500 - Basketball Techniques
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Various aspects of basketball include: basic skills, practice drills, individual and team responsibilities in man-to-man and zone defenses, offenses against man-to-man and zone defenses, coaching techniques and basketball strategy.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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Physical Education: Women’s Activities
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PEW 200 - Basketball
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Learn about basketball, develop individual skills required to participate successfully and learn strategies necessary for team play.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEW 600 - Softball
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Throwing, catching, batting and running skills are developed so the game of softball can be played with enjoyment and satisfaction. Strategies of play and rules of the game.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEW 700 - Power Volleyball
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Introduction to the techniques of a highly skilled game of volleyball called power volleyball, including history, rules, scoring, terminology, general conditioning, individual volleyball skills, team play elements, specific offense and defense tactics.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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PEW 2100 - Personal Self Defense for Women
1 Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
This course is designed to provide women with the skills necessary for women to protect themselves in violent or potentially violent situations. Women will learn to spot danger before it begins, survival tips for safety problem areas in daily life, strategies for controlling panic and remaining calm, and practical self-defense techniques.
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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Physical Therapist Assistant
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PTA 100 - Foundations of Physical Therapy I
3 Credit(s) Hours: 5 hrs.
Introduction to medical terminology and abbreviations, effective documentation and interpretation of physical therapy documents, multimedia documentation strategies, basic skills and competencies including range of motion, vital signs monitoring, body mechanics, lifting techniques, bed mobility/draping and transfer activities.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1100
Corequisite(s): PTA 100, PTA 200 and PTA 2000
Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
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PTA 200 - Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy
4 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.
Introduction to the anatomy of the musculo-skeletal system as well as basic kinesiology concepts. Joint goniometry is presented. Emphasis is on the role and nature of muscles, muscular origins, insertions and innervations, articular function and structure.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1100
Corequisite(s): PTA 100 , PTA 1000 and PTA 2000
Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
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PTA 300 - Foundations of Physical Therapy II
3 Credit(s) Hours: 5 hrs.
A continuation of PTA 100, introduction to gait deviations and ambulation activities using assistive devices and guarding techniques. Wheelchair activities are also presented. Introduction to the rehabilitation population, including the effects of aging and the geriatric patient.
Prerequisite(s): PTA 100 , PTA 200 , PTA 1000 , PTA 2000 and BIO 1100
Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
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PTA 400 - Modalities and Procedures I
5 Credit(s) Hours: 8 hrs.
Introduction to the physical basis of physical therapy modalities of heat and cold along with physiological principles, indications, contraindications and precautions, the origins and management of pain, basic assessment techniques necessary to evaluate the efficacy of the applied modality, including length and girth assessments and skin and sensation assessments.
Prerequisite(s): PTA 300
Corequisite(s): PTA 500
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BIO 1200
Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
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PTA 500 - Therapeutic Exercise
5 Credit(s) Hours: 8 hrs.
Introduction to therapeutic exercise techniques, studied by anatomical region. Manual muscle testing is presented and practiced. Topics including resistive exercise, passive stretching and range of motion techniques. Therapeutic exercise equipment such as kinetron, ergometers, treadmill and wall pulleys are introduced.
Prerequisite(s): PTA 300
Corequisite(s): PTA 400
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BIO 1200
Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
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PTA 600 - Clinical Practicum I
3 Credit(s) Hours: 35 hrs.
Initial eight-week, full-time clinical experience as assigned by the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education. Under the supervision of clinical faculty at a facility providing physical therapy services, students interact with patients, provide physical therapy treatment and assist therapists in measurements and complex procedures. Students apply their knowledge and practice the skills of transfer and gait training, the application of heat and cold and therapeutic exercise. Students must be assessed as competent in all previous coursework prior to the first clinical practicum.
Prerequisite(s): PTA 500
Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
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PTA 700 - Modalities and Procedures II
4 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.
The physical basis of physical therapy modalities of electricity and physiological principles, indications, contraindications and precautions. Introduction to the pulmonary toilet, mechanical traction, phototherapy and therapeutic massage.
Prerequisite(s): PTA 300 , PTA 400 , PTA 500 , PTA 600 and BIO 1200
Corequisite(s): PTA 800
Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
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PTA 800 - Selected Topics in Physical Therapy
5 Credit(s) Hours: 8 hrs.
Selected topics related to the physical therapy management of pathology with emphasis on comprehensive physical therapy including normal motor development, neurodevelopmental techniques, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, back pathologies and treatments, orthotic management, amputee and prosthetic management, orthopedic protocols and administrative topics. Facilitation of the application of all previous learning in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings.
Prerequisite(s): PTA 400 , PTA 500 , PTA 600 and BIO 1200
Corequisite(s): PTA 700
Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
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PTA 900 - Clinical Practicum II
3 Credit(s) Hours: 35 hrs.
Concluding eight-week, full-time clinical experience as assigned by the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education. Under the supervision of clinical faculty at a facility providing physical therapy services, students interact with patients, provide physical therapy treatment and assist therapists in measurements and complex procedures. Students practice the skills of transfer and gait training, modalities application and therapeutic exercise. Student’s skills and competence in these areas are assessed by the program faculty prior to participation in this course and must be assessed as competent in all previous coursework prior to this clinical practicum.
Prerequisite(s): PTA 800
Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
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PTA 1000 - Introduction to Physical Therapy
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Introduction to the physical therapy profession. Topics include: the history of physical therapy, pertinent laws governing practice, code of conduct, the role of the professional association, the role of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant, definition of the rehabilitation population, communication skills and psycho-social aspects of disabilities.
Corequisite(s): PTA 100 , PTA 200 and PTA 2000
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BIO 1100
Department: Allied Health, Mental Health and Human Services
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PTA 2000 - Pathology
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Introduction to common pathologies partially managed by physical therapy. The course is divided into four units: orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary and acute medical conditions. General overviews of common pathologies, including anatomical and physiological considerations, etiologies and physical therapy management.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1100
Corequisite(s): PTA 100 , PTA 200 and PTA 1000
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PTA 2500 - Interactions in the Clinic
3 Credit(s) Hours: 4.5 hrs./1.5 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. laboratory
Simulation of the clinical environment through the use of specific role playing activities related to the administration of physical therapy services, PT/PTA interactions, ethical challenges, interdisciplinary communication and other relevant issues.
Prerequisite(s): PTA 600
Corequisite(s): PTA 700 and PTA 800
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PHY 81XX - Independent Study
1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 1-3 hrs.
Independent study of physics is developed individually between student and faculty member and must be approved by the Department.
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PHY 100 - Preview of General Physics
0 Credit(s) 2 Equated Credit(s) Hours: 2 hrs.
Topics covered include: measurements mathematical background, vectors, motion in a straight line, motion in a plane, forces, work, energy, power, momentum, impulse and angular motion in a plane.
Developmental Course
Prerequisite(s): MAT 900
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PHY 1100 - General Physics I
4 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.
First term of non-calculus two-semester lecture and laboratory course in classical and modern physics. Includes study of mechanics, heat, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, harmonic motion and waves. Physical principles are demonstrated and students receive hands-on laboratory experience.
Recommended for students in liberal arts, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, pre-optometry and allied health.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MAT 1400 ; or PHY 1100 Skills Support, or Department Permission. Contact Department of Physical Sciences for PHY 1100 Skills Support information.
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PHY 1200 - General Physics II
4 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.
Second term of General Physics. Includes sound, electricity, magnetism and optics. Laboratory sessions included.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 1100 or Department Permission
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PHY 1300 - Advanced General Physics I
4 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.
First term of calculus two-semester lecture and laboratory course in classical and modern physics. Includes the study of mechanics, heat, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, harmonic motion and waves. Physical principles demonstrated and hands-on laboratory experience.
Recommended for science, engineering, pre-medical and allied health students who desire a more comprehensive treatment than given in PHY 1100 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MAT 1500 , or PHY 1300 Skills Support, or Department Permission. Contact Department of Physical Sciences for PHY 1300 Skills Support information.
Required Core: Life and Physical Sciences
Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E)
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PHY 1400 - Advanced General Physics II
4 Credit(s) Hours: 6 hrs.
Second term of PHY 1300 . Topics include sound, electricity, magnetism and optics. Laboratory sessions included.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 1300
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MAT 1600 , or PHY 1400 Skills Support, or Department Permission. Contact Department of Physical Sciences for PHY 1400 Skills Support information.
Required Core: Life and Physical Sciences
Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E)
Department: Physical Sciences
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PHY 4200 - Ideas of Modern Physics
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
The origin, ideas and scientific developments of modern physics including a brief description of Classical Physics, the Theory of Special and General Relativity, and Quantum Mechanics.
Prerequisite(s): CUNY English and Math Proficient or Department Permission
Department: Physical Sciences
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PHY 9201 - Research I
1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs.
Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results
Prerequisite(s): Department permission
Department: Physical Sciences
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PHY 9202 - Research II
1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs.
Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results
Prerequisite(s): Department permission
Department: Physical Sciences
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PHY 9203 - Research III
1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs.
Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results
Prerequisite(s): Department permission
Department: Physical Sciences
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PHY 9204 - Research IV
1-3 Credit(s) Hours: 2-6 laboratory hrs.
Planning and carrying out a undergraduate research project under supervision of a faculty member including literature readings, laboratory work, conferences with faculty member, and presentation of research results
Prerequisite(s): Department permission
Department: Physical Sciences
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Political Science - American Politics |
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POL 5100 - American Government and Politics
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Structure of the national government and the way it operates. Includes discussion of our democratic system, the three branches of government (executive, legislative and judicial), political parties, pressure groups, and current legislation.
Flexible Core: U.S. Experience in Its Diversity (Group B)
Department: History, Philosophy and Political Science
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POL 5300 - State And Local Governments and Politics
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
The role of state and local governments in the American political system, particularly New York State, New York City and representative urban problems. Governmental structure is presented as the permanent yet changing framework within which urban-centered political action takes place.
Department: History, Philosophy and Political Science
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POL 5400 - The American Presidency
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Description and analysis of the Presidency as a post-World War II political institution. A historical introduction to the role of the President, the growth of the Presidency from 1789 to the present, and the factors currently affecting presidential elections, and presidential powers.
Flexible Core: U.S. Experience in Its Diversity (Group B)
Department: History, Philosophy and Political Science
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POL 5500 - American Political Parties
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
The function and role of the American political party system in American life will be explored. Special emphasis will be given to social bases of voting blocks, patterns of voting and non-voting, the influence of money and interest groups on the parties and how the system has changed over time.
Flexible Core: U.S. Experience in Its Diversity (Group B)
Department: History, Philosophy and Political Science
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POL 5600 - Urban Politics
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
This course explores the economic, historic, political, and social forces that shape urban life. It then examines several contested policy issues - housing, economic development, education and/or welfare. Through readings, films, discussions, and research, students will become familiar with key concepts in urbanism and how intersections of race/class/gender inform urban experience.
Department: History, Philosophy and Political Science
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POL 6100 - Public Policy and Public Administration
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
An introduction to public policy making, policy analysis, governance, and public service in the American context. The course will emphasize the role of bureaucracy in the American political system, the political environment of public-sector agencies, the process of policy making and policy implementation, and the policy making function of administrators and their relationships with other actors in the political process.
Department: History, Philosophy and Political Science
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POL 6300 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Introduction to the criminal justice system in the United States, includes study of crime and the three elements which comprise the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections. Attention is given to civil liberties issues which involve the procedural due process rights of persons accused of crime.
Department: Behavioral Sciences
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POL 6500 - Civil Rights and Liberties
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
The central American heritage issues of freedom and equality of opportunity, the development of freedom of speech, press, religion, guarantees of assembly and petition, civil rights, women’s rights, and affirmative action.
Department: History, Philosophy and Political Science
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POL 6600 - Constitutional Law
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Designed for, but not limited to, students interested in a pre-law curriculum. United States Supreme Court decisions and opinions in several major areas of constitutional law will be studied.
Department: Behavioral Sciences
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POL 6700 - The American Legal System: The Courts
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Designed for, but not limited to, students interested in a pre-law curriculum. The American judicial process at the federal and state levels will be investigated.
Department: Behavioral Sciences
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POL 6800 - Women and the Criminal Justice System
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Women and their involvement in the various aspects of crime. The motivations, roles, and concerns of women who are living in institutions and correctional facilities, and women who have become criminal justice professionals.
Department: Behavioral Sciences
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POL 7200 - Minorities and the Criminal Justice System
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
The influence of culture, race and ethnicity on minorities as victims, suspects, criminals and practitioners. The major focus will be cross-cultural contact and the need for an understanding of cultural differences and respect for those of different backgrounds. The interaction between minorities, the courts, corrections, and police will be evaluated in the context of multicultural criminal justice. Additional time devoted to a Civic Engagement experience is required.
Prerequisite(s): POL 6300 and SOC 3100
Department: Behavioral Sciences
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Political Science - Global Politics (Non-American) |
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POL 5000 - Clash of Political Ideas: Introduction to Political Theory
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Selected major political philosophers from Plato to Machiavelli from Locke and Rousseau to Hegel and Marx. What are the bases for political leadership, political obligation, majority rule and minority rights?
Flexible Core: Individual and Society (Group D)
Department: History, Philosophy and Political Science
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POL 5200 - Comparative Government
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
An introduction to the major types of political systems in the world. Uses both qualitative and quantitative analysis to study the role of ideology, economics, elite groups, and political institutions. Covers Western and non-Western systems, with emphasis on Britain, Germany, the U.S., China, Nigeria, and selected other countries.
Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues (Group A)
Department: History, Philosophy and Political Science
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POL 5700 - The Politics of Economics: Introduction to Political Economy
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Political economy within a social, political and historical context and the problems of recession, inflation and resource insufficiency. “Getting and spending” and their concomitant politico-economic costs and benefits are dealt with in discussions and readings which are institutionally oriented rather than theoretically contrived. Attention is on existing and emerging public agencies and their constituencies, and on the nature of policy making and administration.
Department: History, Philosophy and Political Science
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POL 5800 - Environmental Politics
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
The nature and causes of hazards that pose threats to the global environment and the policies that have been put forth to solve these problems. The roles played by political parties, interest groups and government in shaping public policy on the state, national and international levels are also examined.
Department: History, Philosophy and Political Science
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POL 5900 - International Relations
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Exploration of concepts and issues in international relations with an emphasis on state power, sovereignty, nationalism, colonialism, and the role of international law and organizations in the maintenance of order and security. Course includes analysis of globalization, the world economy, transnational actors, human rights, and the environment.
Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues (Group A)
Department: History, Philosophy and Political Science
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POL 6400 - Crime and Punishment
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Focus will be on “Crime” and on “Punishment,” the two major aspects of the criminal justice system. Course will consider the three sections: The Institution of Punishment, Crime and Criminals, and Controlling Crime through Punishment.
Department: Behavioral Sciences
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POL 7100 - International Organizations
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
Exploration of the roles played by international organizations (IOs) in world politics. The working of the United Nations, treaty and regional organizations and international non-governmental organizations. Students will have the opportunity to participate in National Model United Nations held each spring in New York City.
Department: History, Philosophy and Political Science
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POL 7500 - Women in Politics
3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.
The exploration of women’s political representation worldwide with an emphasis on female politicians in the United States. The ways in which political life is gendered and multiple explanations for women’s political underrepresentation are also explored. The roles women play in politics as voters, activists, candidates, and elected officials are examined.
Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues (Group A)
Department: History, Philosophy and Political Science
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