Physical Education

A study of the history and philosophy of physical education with an overview of how the principles of motor learning and social and behavioral sciences are applied to physical education. Emphasis is placed on helping the student to become a professional physical educator.

This course provides the opportunity for students to earn American Red Cross: Adult and Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED Lay Responder certifications. Provides students with the knowledge of the basic principles and skills of first aid, rescue breathing, injury prevention, and personal safety.

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of rules, history, and strategies in the Individual and Team sports and the area leisure games. The following sports and games will be covered: golf, tennis, weight training, bowling, aquatics, basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, track and field, topple ball, badminton, disc-golf, ultimate Frisbee, and “tail-gaiting” games. Students will learn the proper performance techniques of and develop their performance in these sports and leisure games. Students will also learn how to modify each sport or leisure game to accommodate various levels of skill proficiency for appropriate facilitation.

This course is designed to acquaint students with fundamental rhythmic and dance activities which are appropriate for inclusion in an elementary school physical education program. The course also acquaints students with games of low organization and lead up games.

A study of health related dynamics of human adaptation throughout the life cycle. An overview of physical, psychological, and social dimensions of health as they combine to influence the whole human being.

Designed for students to learn and understand research and information technology in sport and physical education. Students will participate in the use of information technology. An introduction to basic research techniques will be demonstrated.

The course develops an awareness in students of availability of resources in the outdoor learning environment. Students will participate and share in the teaching experiences, most of which will be practical, rather than entirely conceptual. The course develops outdoor skills while fostering an appreciation of nature.

This course will provide an understanding of the nature of behavioral characteristics and motor limitations of individuals with various disabilities. Information will also be presented on the basic skills necessary to prepare these individuals for meaningful individualized movement experiences needed to function in an integrated, segregated community, or home environment.

Intended to introduce candidates to the principles used in creating a positive environment in the K-12 Physical Education classroom. Emphasis is placed on state and national curriculum standards; lesson design, implementation, assessment, characteristics of successful research-based instructional approaches; successful classroom management approaches and current trends and issues in education.

A study of the fundamentals of human motion and mechanical principles and their application to daily activity and sport. Practicum experience included.

Provides a basic understanding of physiology and its application to muscular activity, conditioning, exercise, and health-related fitness. Also, direct implications for physical education and athletics will be discussed. Laboratory experience included.

A course designed to help prospective physical education teachers to acquire the skills and methods necessary to design, implement, and evaluate instructional programs in physical education. Evaluation of student performance is also addressed. Twenty-four hours of practicum field experience is required for this class.