Course Descriptions

This course is designed to provide basic fundamentals of camping. Strong emphasis will be placed on the appropriate relationship between man and his natural environment. A half-day trip, an organizational meeting and a three-day trip are required. A minimal fee is required.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

This course will explore the many ways that stress affects us both physically and emotionally. Stress management techniques taught include meditation, progressive relaxation, autogenics and others. Exercise is a regular part of each class.

• Health and Physical Education
• 2 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

This course is designed to introduce an alternative health practice through Qi Gong (energy circulation) training. These techniques promote general health by teaching the student to cultivate energy and create a state of balance in the body.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

This course teaches external healing techniques based upon the theory of the human energy field. Students will learn to re-pattern and balance this energy to facilitate healing in each other's bodies, as well as their own. A stronger emphasis is on Therapeutic Touch, which is the most research-based of the Biofield therapies.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

Aerobics is a form of cardiovascular exercise that may use an elevated platform (step), exercise routines and movement patterns that are performed to music. This class is designed for beginners and no prior exercise experience is necessary.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

This course is designed for the student who wishes to learn about Logging Sports in a controlled, safe, and friendly environment. This class is open to all students. Students should have a desire to learn and participate in logging sports events including axe throwing, sawing, axe chopping and canoeing. Skills in Logging Sports will be refined and integrated into concepts of team play. Students will learn about the sport as experienced in the North East Collegiate Division. Competitive opportunities within the conference and region will be covered as part of this course. Models for effective team building will be discussed. All FLCC students are encouraged to register for the course to learn about a unique sport.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

The FYE in Sports Medicine provides students with an opportunity to learn about the different careers in the field of sports medicine, including degree/certification/licensure requirements for each sports medicine professional. The course will also emphasize the skills and resources that students need to become intellectually confident, to successfully complete the degree program, and to transfer to a Baccalaureate program. Students will also be introduced to college survival skills, FLCC offices related to student services and academic support, and options for career planning.

• Health and Physical Education
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

In this course participants study and apply non-verbal techniques to create physical theatre performance. The course emphasizes the use and understanding of facial expressions, gestures, and pantomime. Various mime techniques, including those of Decroux and Montanaro, are taught. This course is required for students in the A.A. Theatre Arts program and is open to all students. The course can be taken for theatre, physical education, or elective credit.

• Health and Physical Education
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This is an introductory course in Physical Education and Coaching methodology. The prospective teacher and/or coach will learn the underlying philosophies, theories and techniques for planning, organizing, and managing programs. This course will include teaching and coaching experiences, observations, lesson plans, certification requirements, and career opportunities.

• Health and Physical Education
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is designed to provide entry-level knowledge regarding the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries. This includes the recognition of signs and symptoms of injuries that occur during exercise, physical activity, or athletic participation. Students will also have the opportunity to earn a nationally recognized certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED use.

• Health and Physical Education
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

An advanced martial arts class that features rigorous standards of class participation, etiquette and discipline. In addition to advanced martial arts training, class participants will be part of a martial arts demonstration team.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

This course is designed to provide training in the many aspects of self-defense. Course includes both aggressive and non-aggressive techniques. Course is geared to both Criminal Justice and general student population.

• Health and Physical Education
• 2 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)

This course is intended for any student interested in the benefits of a healthy lifestyle obtained through behavior changes. The course focuses on behaviors and lifestyle factors that affect individual well-being and disease. Emphasis is placed on how physical, emotional, social, intellectual, environmental, spiritual and occupational wellness relates to overall health. Students earn certification in child abuse identification and reporting.

• Health and Physical Education
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course will teach the student how to recognize an emergency and how to respond. The student will be prepared to make appropriate decisions regarding first aid care and how to provide care for injuries or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives. Upon completion of this course, student will be eligible for National Safety Council Certification in Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED.

• Health and Physical Education
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is a requirement for all students enrolled in the AS Kinesiology and Human Performance or AS Physical Education program. In addition, this course is appropriate for students intending to transfer to pursue a degree in sports medicine, including exercise science and athletic training. This course provides students with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the body's responses and adaptations to exercise. Each of the body's systems will be reviewed with a focus on the influences of activity. Laboratory experiences will allow students to integrate and apply the concepts of exercise physiology through investigative experiments. Prerequisite: Take BIO-110 or BIO-171 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Health and Physical Education
• 4 Credit(s)
• (3-2) Contact Hour(s)

Designed for the student who wishes to pursue a career in coaching in New York State elementary and secondary schools. Course covers philosophy and principles of athletics as integral parts of physical education and general education. Requirement for New York State coaching certification.

• Health and Physical Education
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

Provides experience in techniques of coaching a specific sport. Designed for persons who are preparing to meet the New York State certification requirements to coach in public schools. Via an internship, students will get hands-on experience working with an area program specific to the sport they desire to coach. Prerequisite: Take HPE-230 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Health and Physical Education
• 2 Credit(s)
• (2) Contact Hour(s)

This course covers topics related to the prevention and care of the athletic injuries. This course will be taken by second-year students in the AS Sports Medicine degree, as well as by any students interested in pursuing a New York State Coaching Certification. Principles of human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, and psychology will be presented, along with liability and administrative issues in sports medicine. Students will also have the opportunity to meet the certification requirements for First Aid/CPR/AED.

• Health and Physical Education
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

Designed to provide an enrichment of learning through the use of outdoor experiences. This advanced course will give the student an opportunity to better understand the ecological balance and to take part in a wilderness camping environment. A half-day trip, an organizational meeting, and a three-day trip are required. A minimal fee is required.

• Health and Physical Education
• 1 Credit(s)
• (0.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)