Education: Physical Education

101. Concepts of Wellness (1) develops an understanding of basic exercise physiology and physical training principles. Students learn to assess their own personal level of physical fitness and the benefits of proper physical activity. At the conclusion of the course, students are ready to continue a lifetime of healthy physical fitness activity. Appropriate for adolescent level students. 102 through

140. Physical Education Service Courses (1) enable students to fulfill individual sports, team sports, and activity interests by covering a wide variety of activities such as aerobic fitness, archery, badminton, cheerleading and dance, flag football, lifeguard training, water safety instructor, tennis, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, and varsity athletics. No activity may be repeated for credit, and a maximum of three activities may be counted toward graduation requirements. Varsity athletes may take their respective varsity sport in any year of participation.

149. Physiology of Exercise (3) analyzes the responses of the human body to physical activity including an awareness of the various types of flexibility, strength training, and cardiovascular conditioning programs. This course aligns with the goals and objectives for physical education teacher candidates seeking multi-age licensure. Hands-on activities within the course structure allow students to have practical evaluation experiences.

151; 251; 351; 451. Practica (1; 1; 1; 1) taken by students interested in training or working as student assistants with various sports. A maximum of three practica may be taken for major or minor credit. Graded S/U.

203. Foundations of Athletic Skills: Individual (3) instructs the physical education major in the fundamental skills of the individual sports of archery, badminton, bowling, dance, racquetball, swimming, and tennis. Special emphasis is placed upon instruction and practice to allow for development of individual skill level. Prerequisite: Declared physical education major.

204. Foundations of Athletic Skills: Team (3) instructs the physical education major in the fundamental skills of the team sports of basketball, soccer/speedball, softball, volleyball, field hockey (women), and football (men). Special emphasis is placed upon instruction and practice to allow for development of team skill level.

215. Sports Medicine (3) is concerned with basic recognition techniques used in inspecting injuries; covers methods and techniques for treating injuries; examines the operations of the athletic training room; and leads to an understanding the importance of preventing injuries. This course also provides some human anatomy and techniques, both dealing with middle child level students.

220. Lifeguarding/Water Safety Instructor (2) teaches the methods prescribed by the American Red Cross to save a victim of multi-age in need and insure safety in an aquatic environment. Special attention is paid to the safety considerations and legal ramifications presented to the lifeguard. Counts as a service course. [This course is the first half of 250.]

250. Water Safety Instructor (4) provides the basic knowledge required to instruct students of multi-age in all areas of swimming progression as prescribed by the American Red Cross. Also included are evaluation techniques which allow students to certify individuals within the levels of swimming ability. Counts as a service course. [This course is the second half of 220.]

310. First Aid (3) is designed to prepare students in administering immediate care to the injured and suddenly ill and to provide temporary care until medical help arrives. Students have the opportunity to earn Emergency Care and Safety Institute certification.

319. Motor Learning and Adaptive Physical Education for Early Childhood (3) is designed to provide the future educator with the necessary foundation of fundamental movement concepts and principles for children ages 3-8. Special emphasis is placed upon the use of developmentally appropriate practice to enhance the acquisition of more complex motor skills and patterns. In addition, educators are given specific strategies necessary in the educating of children who require skill adaptation and the use of prescriptive exercise and equipment. Educators attempt to establish a positive attitude and appreciation for regular health-related physical activity throughout the child’s lifespan. Lastly, the educator experiences first hand the importance of movement activities and how they assist in the child’s psychological, physical, intellective, and social development. Required field experience: 15 hours.

321. Motor Learning and Adaptive Physical Education for Middle Childhood (3) presents methods and materials for complete physical education instruction for children ages 9-14. Emphasis is on movement education, movement exploration, physical fitness, dancing, and specialized sports skills of basketball, football, floor hockey, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. Practical teaching experience is included and teaching units are developed. Required field experience: 15 hours.

338. Kinesiology (3) the study of musculoskeletal anatomy for efficient bodily movement. Offers application of kinesiological and biomechanical principles for the implementation of physical education programs for students of multiage. Laboratory activities allow students to have hands-on practical evaluation experience.

341. Principles of Physical Education, Evaluation and Measurements (3) deals with basic concepts, philosophical foundation, and subsequent applications in physical education for multi-age students. Included are specific testing, measurement, and evaluation procedures utilized in the classroom.

355. Sports Ethics (3) explores the various ethical issues in the area of sports and athletics. The class presents the framework for arriving at ethical decisions and actions, while uncovering the pressures to act in an unethical manner. Prerequisite: 203, 204, or varsity sport for credit.

416. Teaching Physical Education Activities (4) is concerned with the methods and materials for teaching archery, badminton, bowling, racquetball, golf, dance, swimming, and tennis. Included is practice in teaching and conducting class activities for both middle and adolescent level students. Prerequisite: 203

418. Coaching Team Sports (4) prepares students to handle coaching problems such as organization, fundamental practice drills, strategies of play, selecting personnel, scouting, equipment, and keeping statistics. Football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, baseball, softball, and track and field are covered for both middle and adolescent level students. Prerequisite: 204.

450. Independent Elective (1-3) enables a student to work cooperatively with a staff member in a directed study in physical education, athletics, athletic training, recreation or other areas with the approval of the department chair and the cooperating instructor.

470. Administration, Organization, and Supervision of Health, Physical Education and Sports Programs (3) is designed to deal with the various methods of implementation for programs in health, physical education, intramurals, and sports. Special emphasis is also placed upon the supervision and evaluation procedures of such programs.

490. Student Teaching Seminar (1) is taken during the professional semester to enhance the student teaching experience for the multi-age students. Student teachers discuss specific issues and concerns they are currently experiencing in the classroom.