Physical Education

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Shantey Hill, Athletics Director - Long Island Campus
Frank Carbone, Athletics Director - Brooklyn Campus

The Physical Education courses are designed to effect the student’s development in skills including coordination, alertness, strength and endurance. The program attempts to focus on the beneficial use of leisure time through fostering the qualities of sportsmanship, cooperation, courtesy, leadership and fellowship in a variety of lifetime sports appropriate for Long Island residents. Other team sports are available within the non-academic program.

Students may earn a maximum of four physical education credits toward their degree. Of these four credits, a maximum of two credits may be for participation on varsity teams.

Please consult the individual campus listings of Physical Education Courses being offered each semester.

Courses

Members of the Women’s or Men’s designated Varsity sports may earn 1/2 credit for one season, in accordance with the policy that students may earn 1/2 academic credit per season for a total of two credits toward the degree for participation in co-curricular activities approved for credit by the faculty. Consult Moderator and Director of Athletics.

• PE 101 - Self-Defense and Physical Fitness
• PE 103 - Tai Chi
• PE 104 - Introduction to Hip Hop Dance
• PE 107 - Introduction to Latin Dance
• PE 111 - Body Toning
• PE 113 - Aerobics and Fitness
• PE 114 - Weight Training
• PE 116 - Yoga and Stress Reduction
• PE 118 - Introduction to Afro-Caribbean Dance
• PE 119 - Horseback Riding
• PE 120 - Self-Defense
• PE 121 - Strength & Fitness Training
• PE 122 - Dance Movement I
• PE 123 - Fundamentals of Golf
• PE 124 - Swimming Instruction
• PE 125 - Lifeguard Training
• PE 126 - Advanced Swimming
• PE 128 - Cardio Kick-Boxing for Fitness
• PE 129 - Introduction to Tap Dance
• PE 130 - Introduction to Theater Dance
• PE 131 - Fitness Walking/Jogging
• PE 141 - Wellness: A Lifestyle Approach

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