38 courses with the subject PXW, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PXW 103Rhythm and Dance2
Students will understand principles, techniques, strategies, skills, and safety practices of dance, gymnastics, yoga, or other rhythmic sports and activities.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to racquet sports, focusing on the fundamental principles, techniques, strategies, skills, and safety practices.
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the principles, techniques, strategies, skills, and safety practices essential for participating in field sports.
PXW 143Adventure Programing and Basic Group Facilitation3
This course introduces foundational concepts and theories in experiential learning and adventure education, focusing on their practical application in facilitating groups and low challenge course settings. Participants will explore essential group theory and dynamics, develop technical skills, and learn standard operating procedures for facilitating group initiatives and low challenge course elements.
This course offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and promoting lifelong physical fitness and wellness. Students will explore the components of physical fitness, including cardiovascular health, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition alongside principles of nutrition, stress management, and the importance of lifestyle choices in preventing chronic diseases and improving overall quality of life. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to lead a healthy, active lifestyle and to encourage others to do the same.
PXW 211Foundations of Teaching Physical Education and Health Education3
This course provides an introduction to teaching physical education and health education, designed to prepare students for effective instruction in diverse educational settings. Students will be introduced to fundamental teaching concepts, including national and state standards, current trends, pertinent legal issues, and developments in the respective fields. In addition to foundational knowledge, students will engage with instructional strategies that promote active learning and student engagement. A historical overview of physical education and health education will provide context and insight into the evolution of the fields. Three hours of fieldwork are required.
PXW 213Principles, Philosophy, and Organization of Athletics in Education3
The course covers basic coaching/teaching philosophy and principles of athletics as integral parts of physical education and general education that highlight: (a) state, local, and national regulations, policies, and legal considerations related to athletics; (b) function and organization of leagues and athletic associations in New York State; (c) personal standards for the responsibilities of the coach as an educational leader; (d) public relations; (e) general safety procedures; and (f) general principles of school budgets, records, purchasing, and use of facilities. (Note: This is not a course in “athletic administration.” In addition to first aid and CPR, this is the only course required for coaches of non-contact/non-strenuous sports such as bowling, golf, archery, shuffleboard, and table tennis.)
The course is a series of interactive exercises and activities designed to study health sciences as they apply to coaching sports. Through these exercises and activities, participants will gain information, organize it for professional and personal use, and apply it to their particular programs. This course will also help to define topics such as: (a) selected principles of biology; (b) anatomy and physiology; (c) kinesiology related to coaching; (d) risk minimization; (e) mixed competition; (f) NYSED selection and classification of athletes; and (g) age and maturity of athletes.
A survey of the components important to developing a solid understanding and appreciation of all aspects of exercise science. Topics include basic elements of kinesiology, biomechanics, physiology of exercise, motor learning, and the physical fitness industry. Students will understand functional anatomy and describe movements of the body, in order to apply that knowledge either working one on one, in a classroom setting, or with a group/team.
Students learn to enable people with disabilities to participate in physical education and fitness programs. Activity analysis, program rule modification, adaptive equipment, and inclusive principles are emphasized. Ten hours of fieldwork are required.
Students will learn about the importance of workplace health promotion and its influence on the health and wellness of employees, companies, and society. Students will gain working knowledge of the components of workplace health promotion programming, develop strategies for successful implementation of programs, and be prepared for a career as a health promotion professional. Prerequisite(s); if any: Prerequisite(s); if any: Junior or Senior standing.
Introduction to human motor development emphasizing factors that affect it including physiological change, perceptual change, cognitive change, and sociocultural practices.
