Course Offerings

Physical Education

PE 170  FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT.  A survey of the historical background, sociological implications, philosophical basis, and professional opportunities of HPERW professions.  This course includes a review of the modern principles and related concepts which are applicable to physical activity.          1

PE/EXS 180  FOUNDATIONS OR HPER.  A survey of the historical background, sociological implications, and philosophical basis of physical education.  This course includes a review of the modern principles and related concepts which are applicable to physical activity.    2

PE 181  FUNDAMENTALS OF ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION.  This course introduces scientific and pedagogical concepts underlying effective physical education teaching practices.  Appropriate teaching sequence, progression, and technique will be taught with emphasis on lesson design and implementation.
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PE 200-209  PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION.  Skills and techniques of various areas necessary in teaching motor skills concepts. Prerequisite: Students must have the physical capabilities to be able to perform the normal activities in this course. Students with physical disabilities may use approved accommodations by the ADA Academic coordinator to perform the normal activities of the course (In addition to current prerequisites, if any.)  1

PE 200  PROFESSIONAL PREP.: FITNESS.

PE 201  PROFESSIONAL PREP: GYMNASTICS.

PE 202  PROFESSIONAL PREP.:
INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL ACTIVITIES.

PE 203  PROFESSIONAL PREP.: TEAM SPORTS ACTIVITIES. 

PE 204  PROFESSIONAL PREP.: RHY & DANCE.

PE 205  PROFESSIONAL PREP.: REC ACTIVITIES.

PE 207  PROFESSIONAL PREP.: STRENGTH TRAINING.

PE 208  PROFESSIONAL PREP.: CAMPING ACTIVITIES.

PE 209  SKILL CONCEPT: WATER SAFETY INSTR.  Prerequisite: Red Cross Level 7 Stroke Proficiency or consent of instructor.

PE/EXS 252  FUNDAMENTALS OF MOTOR LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT.  Course content deals with characteristic motor development patterns in children with concentration on fundamental locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills and perceptual-motor development and practical applications of research and knowledge to physical education classroom teaching.           2

PE 291  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  A student independently studies a physical education topic with help from instructor.       1-4

PE 292  TOPICS.  Introductory special topics in physical education.      1-4

PE 322  LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR.  Certification as a lifeguard instructor, which qualifies an individual to teach basic water safety, emergency water safety and the lifeguard training course. Prerequisites: PE 320.           1

PE 341  CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION.  Philosophy, theory, and application of current curriculum foundations in
K-12 physical education, including curriculum theory, organization, design, and assessment. Prerequisites: PE 180. 2

PE 350/EXS EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY.   Study of physiological responses and adaptations to exercise related to human performance limitations, training effects, and health-related benefits. Prerequisite: BIOL 323.    3

PE 352  ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION.     Students are exposed to those impairments addressed in ideas as they relate to physical education.  Assessments, IEP development, and other elements necessary to successful inclusion are addressed.  In addition, physical activities for special populations outside the school setting are also addressed.               2

PE/EXS 353  KINESIOLOGY.  An understanding of human performance as it is affected by anatomical or mechanical factors. Prerequisite: BIOL 323 or instructor’s approval.                                  2-3

PE 354  PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES.  Course teaches general and emergency treatment of athletic injuries, competitive or noncompetitive.  Emphasis is placed on practical preventive and rehabilitative exercises and taping/bandaging/wrapping.       2

PE 360  K-8 PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS.  In this course, students develop an understanding of the tools of inquiry of K-8 physical education; the ability to design, deliver, and evaluate a variety of instructional strategies and processes that incorporate learning resources, materials, technologies, and state and national curriculum standards appropriate to K-8 physical education; the ability to assess student learning in K-8 physical education; and to apply these knowledge, skills, and attitudes to real life situations and experiences. Students with physical disabilities may use approved accommodations by the ADA Academic Coordinator to perform the normal activities of the course.    2

PE/EXS 376  TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION.  Software packages and applications in physical education will be researched. Prerequisites: CSC 105 or consent of instructor.                                                   3

PE/EXS 400 EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION. This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to assess different areas of physical fitness and prescribe individualized exercise programs based on these objective measures. Prerequisite: PE 350.              3

PE 440  ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS.  Administrative policies and procedures of physical education and athletes, including intramural and interscholastic activity and athletics.  Consideration is given to programming, leadership, budget, facilities, public relations, and related matters. 2

PE 451  TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS.  This course will include use of various tests and instruments used for measuring progress in physical education and how statistical concepts apply to testing in physical education.  Development of the knowledge and ability to utilize both formative and summative assessments for psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains.  Additionally, techniques to evaluate one’s own teaching performance and make adjustments to enhance subsequent teaching and program effectiveness.  Prerequisite: MATH 102.              2

PE 453  SPORT PSYCHOLOGY.  This course examines the effects of psychological factors, such as personality, motivation, group dynamics, psychomotor activity, and other psychological aspects of sports on participation and performance, as well as examining the effects of participation on the psychological make-up of the individual.                               2

PE 469  COACHING BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL.  Course studies the theory and practice of individual skill fundamentals, team strategies, organization, and management principles.  The students conduct an intensive analysis of game strategies and will execute playing skills. Prerequisites: Students must have the physical capabilities to be able to perform the normal activities in this course. Students with physical disabilities may use approved accommodations by the ADA Academic Coordinator to perform the normal activities in this course.    2

PE 470  COACHING BASKETBALL.   Fundamental techniques and strategies with emphasis on offensive and defensive skills, developing and using player personnel for basketball. Prerequisite: Students must have the physical capabilities to be able to perform the normal activities in this course. Students with physical disabilities may use approved accommodations by the ADA Academic Coordinator to perform the normal activities in this course.          2

PE 471  COACHING FOOTBALL.   Fundamental techniques and strategies with emphasis on offensive and defensive skills, developing and using player personnel for football. Prerequisite: Students must have the physical capabilities to be able to perform the normal activities in this course. Students with physical disabilities may use approved accommodations by the ADA Academic Coordinator to perform the normal activities in this course.        2

PE 473  COACHING TRACK AND FIELD, CROSS COUNTRY.  Study of the techniques of teaching fundamentals of track and field/cross country skills, scientific training methods, rules, and event techniques. Prerequisite: Students must have the physical capabilities to be able to perform the normal activities in this course. Students with physical disabilities may use approved accommodations by the ADA Academic Coordinator to perform the normal activities in this course.                                                            2

PE 475  COACHING VOLLEYBALL.  Fundamental techniques and strategy with emphasis on offensive and defensive skills, developing and using player personnel for volleyball. Prerequisite: Students must have the physical capabilities to be able to perform the normal activities in this course. Students with physical disabilities may use approved accommodations by the ADA Academic Coordinator to perform the normal activities in this course.          2

PE 491  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  Independent study of some aspect of physical education.   1-4

PE 495 PRACTICUM.  Supervised observation, lesson development, and direct work with athletes and coaches in a specific sport. Prior Application Required.                                                                    1-4