Physical Education Course Descriptions
PE 1201: Orientation to Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Science
This course provides an introduction to the HPE/WS curriculum, as it affects the student. Emphasis will be given to resources, services and opportunities available to the student through the University, which will help him or her grow as a professional. This is a pass or fail class.
PE 2101: Methods of Teaching Team Activities
This course is designed to assist in teaching students to be skilled and knowledgeable in selected team activities. Emphasis will be placed on developing and evaluating the student's skills and knowledge.
Laboratory three hours (includes a skill lab scheduled outside of class meeting times).
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education Majors.
PE 2111: Methods of Teaching Individual Activities
This course is designed to assist in teaching students to be skilled and knowledgeable in selected individual activities. Emphasis will be placed on developing and evaluating the student's skills and knowledge.
Laboratory three hours (includes a skill lab scheduled outside of class meeting times).
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education Majors.
PE 2513: First Aid
Standard and advanced course in first aid. This course includes CPR instruction.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education Majors.
PE 2523: Foundations in Health and Physical Education
A study of history, philosophy, and principles of health and physical education in grades K 12 as applied to each area.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education Majors.
PE 2533: Sports Officiating
An in-depth study of the rules and mechanics involved in officiating sports. The sports to be included are basketball, football, volleyball, and softball.
PE 2653: Anatomy and Physiology
Prerequisite: BIOL 1014, must earn a grade of C or better.
The structure and function of the human body with emphasis on the bodily systems important to teachers and practitioners of wellness, fitness, and physical education.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education majors.
PE 3051: Methods of Teaching Fitness and Wellness Concepts
This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge needed to implement a sound fitness and wellness program that will yield the desired results. The emphasis is on teaching students how to take control of their own personal health and lifestyle habits so that they can make a deliberate effort to stay healthy and achieve the highest potential for well-being.
Laboratory three hours (includes a skill lab scheduled outside of class meeting times). $25 Tech Fit fee.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education Majors.
PE 3101: Methods of Teaching Rhythmic and Gymnastic Movements
Methods and activities to develop rhythm, folk dance, and gymnastic skills related to teaching physical education.
Laboratory two hours.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education Majors.
PE 3103: Methods of Teaching Movement Patterns and Activities for Children
Prerequisite: Admission to Stage II or permission of department head.
Methods and activities to develop basic movement patterns, primary and lead-up game skills, and knowledge related to teaching elementary physical education.
Lecture one hour, laboratory four hours.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education Majors.
PE 3413: Coaching Theory
The course exposes students to the theory of coaching, relevant to athletics. Emphasis is placed on organization, management, and content involved in coaching a variety of sports.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education Majors.
PE 3512: Coaching Strategies: Football & Baseball
Principles of coaching football and baseball, including off-season training programs, team organization, offense, defense, scouting, and use of visual aids.
One hour lecture and one hour laboratory.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education Majors.
PE 3522: Coaching Strategies: Basketball & Track and Field
Principles of in-season and off-season training programs and team organization for track and field. Additionally, the course is designed to provide a systematic process for teaching basketball skill development and team strategies. Emphasis on fundamental skills and drills, rules and evolution of the game, offensive and defensive strategies used by various successful coaches are introduced. Extensive use of floor demonstrations and video presentations enhance the course content.
One hour lecture and one hour laboratory.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education majors.
PE 3532: Coaching Strategies: Softball and Volleyball
This course will offer information relative to the following topics for both volleyball and softball: in-season and off-season training programs, team organization, offense, defense, special situations, scouting, and use of visual aids.
One hour lecture and one hour laboratory.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education majors.
PE 3573: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
Prerequisites: PE 2653, 3663.
Development of techniques in prevention and treatment of athletic injuries.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education majors.
PE 3583: Methods and Materials in Physical Education and Recreation for Kindergarten and Elementary Grades
Prerequisite: PE 3103.
Methods, materials, supervision, school problems, rhythmical activities, movements exploration, and group games for kindergarten and elementary teachers.
Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours. Lecture, activity, and a field experience scheduled outside of class meeting times.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education majors.
PE 3593: Methods of Teaching Health and Physical Education for K-6 Teachers
Develop knowledge of concepts of motor development and motor learning that includes manipulative skills and movement. Knowledge of activities to develop basic movement patterns, primary lead-up game skills, leisure activities, rhythmic skills and fitness in K-6 grades. Basic knowledge of safety and injury prevention including knowledge of health concepts, physical education development and how to integrate other subjects found in the K-6 curriculum into physical education activities.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education majors.
PE 3603: Methods and Materials in Physical Education for Secondary Schools
Prerequisites: PE 2101, PE 2111 and admission to Stage II.
A course in program planning and techniques of teaching physical education in the secondary schools, critical analysis of methods now in use in physical education, and criteria for evaluation of programs.
Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours. Lecture, activity, and a field experience scheduled outside of class meeting times.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education majors.
PE 3661: Laboratory Experiences in Anatomy/Physiology and Kinesiology
Prerequisite: PE 2653 or permission of department head.
The laboratory experience supplements Anatomy/Physiology and Kinesiology by providing practical experiences which enable students to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Laboratory two hours.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education majors.
PE 3663: Kinesiology
Prerequisite: PE 2653.
Study of human movement and the physical and physiological principles upon which it depends. Body mechanics, posture, motor efficiency and the influence of growth and development upon motor performance.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education majors.
PE 4033: Exercise Physiology
Prerequisites: PE 2653, 3663, and 3661, or permission of the department head.
Introduction to the basic effects of exercise on physiology of the systems of the body, and the principles of exercise prescriptions and programs.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education majors.
PE 4103: Principles of Adapted Physical Activity
Principles and methods for assessing, motivating, educating, and training special populations clients of all ages regarding their health and fitness needs. Special populations include those with chronic and temporary health conditions. This course will introduce students to the materials and practices required for the American College of Sports Medicine Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (clinical tract) or the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Special Populations Specialist (athletic tract) certifications.
Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours (includes activity), and a field experience scheduled outside of class meeting times.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education majors.
PE 4203: Methods of Teaching Adapted Physical Education in the Schools
Prerequisites: PE 3103, PE 3583 or permission of the department head.
Principles and methods of teaching students with disabilities in the schools.
Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours. Lecture, activity, and a field experience schedule outside of class meeting times.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education majors.
PE 4513: Organization and Administration of Health and Physical Education
Organization and administration problems in grades K 12 to be treated as a single administrative unit.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education majors.
PE 4523: Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education
Prerequisite: Admission to Stage II or permission from department head.
Research methods, measurement, and evaluation in health, physical education, and recreation with an analysis of their practical application.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education majors.
PE 4701: Special Methods in Health and Physical Education
Prerequisite: Admission to student teaching phase of the teacher education program.
Co-requisites: Enrollment in SEED 4503 and SEED 4809.
Intensive on campus exploration of the principles of curriculum construction, teaching methods, use of community resources, and evaluation as related to teaching health and physical education.
Note: A grade of C or better is required for Health and Physical Education majors.
PE 4991, 4993: Special Problems in Health and Physical Education
Prerequisite: PE 4523.
Open to physical education majors and minors of outstanding ability. Course content will include readings and research and the setting up and carrying out of a piece of research which will include review of literature, the problem, and conclusion.
PE 4992: Special Problems in Health and Physical Education
Prerequisite: PE 4523.
Open to physical education majors and minors of outstanding ability. Course content will include readings and research and the setting up and carrying out of a piece of research which will include review of literature, the problem, and conclusion.