Physical Education school training courses in Elizabeth, NJ (public, in-house or online)

Minimum hours required 57 hours
Core Requirements for the Major 52 hours
HP 201 History and Philosophy of Health, Physical Education and Sport 3
HP 212 Introduction to Rhythmic Movement 2
HP 230 Anatomy and Physiology for Health and PE 4
HP 230L Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory 0
HP 232 Emergency Response 3
HP 251 Teaching Sport Skills I 2
HP 251 Teaching Sport Skills II 2
HP 302 Test and Measurements 3
HP 305 Community and Consumer Health 3
HP 310 Nutrition 3
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This program will prepare and train students interested in becoming personal fitness trainers. Students will be prepared and trained to work with the fitness needs of the general public, as well as the public sector including police, fire and EMS personnel who have specialized fitness training needs. At the completion of the certificate, students will be able to test for the Personal Trainer Certification from the American Council on Exercise.

Columbia College has partnered with Major League Baseball and the United States Marine Corps to offer a Certificate of Professional Officiating. Students desiring a professional foundation for sports officiating may choose a Certificate in Professional Certificating. The non-transcripted certificate will provide evidence that the student has completed a sequence of courses that offers a background in skills vital to officiating -- interpersonal communications and human relations -- and a capston...

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This course explores the secondary physical education classroom, professionalism, curriculum, and teaching and assessment strategies. Participants identify the educational needs of secondary students by exploring current instructional theory, national and state standards including the developing motor skills through activities, developing levels of physical fitness, understanding principles of human movement, and developing and practicing social skills and the value of fair play in games and spo...

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This course defines and provides a context for the classroom teacher to teach and assess K-8 students in the area of physical education and health based on a scope and sequence, and on state and national standards. This course includes framework-based teaching strategies effective in helping K-8 students develop a variety of motor skills and abilities, recognize the importance of a healthy lifestyle, gain knowledge of human movement, learn the rules and strategies of games and sports, and devel...

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