Course Descriptions for Physical Education (PED)
222. Organization of Practice and Scouting of Team Sports: (3 hours) Principles for organizing and administering a practice session. Scouting techniques for football, basketball, and baseball.
231. History and Introduction to Physical Education: (3 hours) Physical education in America from the Colonial days to the present. Satisfies writing intensive course requirement.
324. Anatomy-Physiology: (3 hours) A study of the physical structure of the body and how each system relates in its function.
325. Motor Development and Creative Rhythms for Elementary School: (3 hours) The development and refinement of skillful performance in gymnastics, rhythms, and games.
326. Motor Learning: (3 hours) Practical application and analysis of motor learning.
329. Philosophy and Psychology of Coaching: (3 hours) A study of how sports became a part of the school and society; an analysis of the purpose, values, nature, and scope of coaching.
331. The Theory and Practice of Coaching Basketball: (3 hours)
333. The Theory and Practice of Coaching Baseball: (3 hours)
334. The Theory and Practice of Coaching Soccer: (3 hours)
336. Kinesiology: (3 hours) The scientific principles of movement, muscles and muscular actions, and mechanical principles, such as levers, laws of motion, stability, and momentum.
337. Methods of Teaching Health and Physical Education in Elementary Schools: (3 hours) A study of principles of learning, principles of teaching, class organization, teaching techniques, and materials of elementary school.
338. Health and Physical Education in Elementary Schools: (3 hours) A study of how physical education, physical fitness, health and wellness, and movement can be effectively used in the elementary grades.
339. Methods of Teaching Health and Physical Education in Secondary Schools: (3 hours) A study of principles of learning, principles of teaching, class organization, teaching techniques, and materials of secondary school.
432. The Care and Prevention of Sports Injuries: (3 hours) Basic fundamentals and techniques in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care of injuries.
433. Organization and Administration of Physical Education: (3 hours) General principles of administration and their effects upon the organization of a physical education program.
436. Tests and Measurements in Physical Education: (3 hours) Techniques of constructing, administering, and analyzing written and skill test in health and physical education.
437. Physical Education for the Exceptional Child: (3 hours) The nature of certain physical and mental handicaps and methods for working with handicapped students in a physical education program.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR HEALTH EDUCATION (HEA)
230. First Aid: (3 hours) Methods of caring for injuries and applying first aid to the injured, together with methods of preventing injuries and accidents.
240. Nutrition and Diet Therapy: (3 hours) Role of nutrition in high level wellness. Therapeutic diets prescribed for common medical problems.
300. Health and Exercise for a New Lifestyle: (3 hours) This course is designed to teach the student how to be totally healthy, including information on healthy diets and types of exercise that are best for achieving and maintaining optimal strength.
321. Methods of Safety: (3 hours) Methods of preventing automotive, pedestrian, and school accidents.
323. Consumer Health: (3 hours) A study of the effects tobacco, alcohol and other drugs have on the body; drug abuse in today’s society; the eating habits of today’s young people; and family relationships.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR RECREATION (REC)
301. Outdoor Recreation: (3 hours) This course is designed to give students an overview of outdoor recreation. Emphasis will be given in camping, canoeing, fishing, and hiking.
302. Intramural: (3 hours) This course is designed to give students the knowledge of how to organize an intramural program in a recreational setting.
303. Recreation for Children: (3 hours) This course is designed to give students the knowledge of recreational games for children and young adults.
304. Recreation for Adults: (3 hours) This course is designed to give the students the knowledge of recreational games for adults and how to administer a program for senior citizens.
305. Practicum in Recreation: (3 hours) Practical field experience under the supervision of a specialist.
306. Leisure Services: (3 hours) This course is designed to inform the student of available services in public and private recreation.
307. Recreation for Persons with Handicapping Conditions: (3 hours) This course is designed to give the student a knowledge of the organization and administration of a recreation program for persons with a handicap.
ACTIVITY COURSES (PED)
Students who do not wish to take activity courses may take HEA 300.
111. Aerobics: (1 hour) Three hours per week.
112. Human Wellness: (1 hour) Three hours a week.
114. Golf: (1 hour) Three hours a week.
117. Badminton: (1 hour) Three hours a week.
118. Tennis: (1 hour) Three hours a week.
119. Bowling: (1 hour) Three hours a week.
160. General Movement and Dance for Theatre: (1 hour) Same as THE 160.
162. Movement and Dance for the Musical Theatre: Jazz: (1 hour) Same as THE 261.
163. Movement and Dance for the Musical Theatre: Tap: (1 hour) Same as THE 260.
164. Movement and Dance for the Musical Theatre: Modern: (1 hour) Same as THE
166. Stage Combat: (1 hour) Same as THE 166.
167. Weight Training: (1 hour) Two hours per week.
168. Fitness and Stress: (1 hour) Two hours per week.
200. Badminton, Bowling, Golf, and Tennis for Teacher Certification: (2 hours)
Does not satisfy physical education activity requirement.
ACTIVITY CREDIT (PEG)
Note: A maximum of eight semester hours of the following courses may count toward a degree.
101, 102, 103, 104. Intercollegiate Basketball: (1 hour)
106, 107, 108, 109. Intercollegiate Baseball: (1 hour)
121, 122, 123, 124. Cheerleading: (1 hour)
141, 142, 143, 144. Intercollegiate Soccer: (1 hour)
151, 152, 153, 154. Intercollegiate Softball: (1 hour)