Health and Physical Education Course Descriptions

Physical Education Course Descriptions

PHED 101 Introduction to Physical Education 3 Credit Hours
A study of the philosophies, aims, objectives, and principles of physical education. Professional development and career opportunities are also emphasized.

PHED 102 Learning Theory and Methodology 3 Credit Hours
A presentation of basic learning theory and methodology as related to the acquisition of gross motor skills.
Lecture: two hours; field experience: two hours

PHED 205 Measurement and Evaluation 3 Credit Hours
A course which includes test selection and administration, analysis, and interpretation of data for various cognitive, affective, and psychomotor tests commonly associated with health and physical education.
For physical education majors or with department head approval only.
Lecture: three hours

PHED 220 Methods of Teaching Gymnastics 1 Credit Hour
A presentation of theoretical and biomechanical aspects of gymnastics apparatus and tumbling skills. Attention is given to teaching techniques, basic skills development, and evaluation.
For physical education majors or with department head approval only.
Lecture: one hour

PHED 221 Methods of Teaching Rhythmic Activities 1 Credit Hour
A methodological treatment of fundamental rhythmics, creative rhythms, traditional dance steps, folk dance, square dance, social dance, and polyrhythmic activities.
For physical education majors or with department head approval only.
Lecture: one hour

PHED 222 Methods of Teaching Aquatics 1 Credit Hour
A pedagogical treatment of aquatic methods including the basic instruction of swim strokes and water safety.
For physical education majors or with department head approval only.
Lecture: one hour

PHED 223 Methods of Teaching Outdoor Education 1 Credit Hour
Methods of teaching outdoor education activities, including, but not limited to, canoeing, cycling, camping, backpacking, and sailing.
For physical education majors or with department head approval only.
Lecture: one hour

PHED 224 Basketball Theory 1 Credit Hour
A study of defensive and offensive systems of team play, individual skills, rules, officiating responsibilities, and team strategy.
For physical education majors or with department head approval only.
Lecture: one hour

PHED 225 Baseball Theory 1 Credit Hour
A study of the history, rules, development, equipment, theory, and strategy of baseball.
For physical education majors or with department head approval only.

PHED 226 Football Theory 1 Credit Hour
A comparative presentation of offensive and defensive systems of play with attention devoted to drills, rules, strategies, skills, training, and personnel placement.
For physical education majors or with department head approval only.
Lecture: one hour

PHED 227 Soccer Theory 1 Credit Hour
The study of the history, rules, training techniques, strategies, and skills of soccer.
For physical education majors or with department head approval only.
Lecture: one hour

PHED 228 Methods of Teaching Lifetime Sports 1 Credit Hour
The study of a variety of selected contemporary lifetime sports.
For physical education majors or with department head approval only.
Lecture: one hour

PHED 229 Adult Fitness Programming 1 Credit Hour
The study of basic exercise physiology, fitness evaluation, exercise prescriptions, and fitness program planning.
For physical education majors or with department head approval only.
Lecture: one hour

PHED 230 Wrestling Theory 1 Credit Hour
The study of wrestling skills, mechanical principles, training techniques, and strategies.
For physical education majors or with department head approval only.
Lecture: one hour

PHED 231 Track and Field Theory 1 Credit Hour
The analysis of track and field events which includes developmental, mechanical, and technical components of study.
For physical education majors or with department head approval only.
Lecture: one hour

PHED 314 Biomechanical Kinesiology 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites or corequisites: BIOL 303, BIOL 304.
The anatomical and mechanical analysis of functional posture and motor performance for the purpose of improving teaching and coaching effectiveness.
Lecture: three hours

PHED 402 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 303 and BIOL 305
Discussion, demonstration, and application of the skills and procedures utilized in athletic training.
Lecture: two hours; laboratory: two hours

PHED 403 Special Physical Education 3 Credit Hours
Identification of various physical, mental, and emotional anomalies with implications for physical education. Attention is given to procedures involved in "mainstreaming" the special student.
Lecture: two hours; laboratory: two hours

PHED 404 Administration of Physical Education 3 Credit Hours
A study of administrative philosophy and procedures which relate to curriculum and program development, finance, budgets and purchasing, and the legal aspects of teaching and coaching.
Lecture: three hours

PHED 406 Directed Field Experience 3 Credit Hours
Open as an elective to senior health and physical education majors only.
A controlled exposure to professional experiences in a selected area which may include, but not be limited to, athletic coaching, athletic training, physical therapy, intramurals, recreation, recreation therapy, and public health education.
Lecture: one hour; field experience: six hours

PHED 408 Introduction to Sports Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Analysis and interpretation of current research in the areas of maturation and development, learning theory, perception, personality, motivation, and group dynamics which relate directly to physical education and competitive athletics.
Lecture: three hours

PHED 417 Intramural and Recreation Programs 3 Credit Hours
A study of the history, philosophy, and practical and theoretical bases of intramural and recreational programs.
Lecture: three hours

PHED 419 Physiology of Exercise 4 Credit Hours
Lecture: Three hours (formerly two) Laboratory: Two hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 303, BIOL 304, BIOL 305, and BIOL 306
An in-depth study of the effects of exercise upon the components of physical fitness, including, but not limited to, strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular-respiratory endurance.

PHED 420 Senior Research Project 3 Credit Hours
A research problem conducted as an independent study. The topic and procedure for this study must be approved by the department faculty.

PHED 421 Senior Seminar 1 Credit Hour
A seminar conducted for the purpose of reviewing subject matter from all courses in the health and physical education curriculum and which culminates in a comprehensive written and oral examination.

PHED 431 Administration of Interschool Athletics 3 Credit Hours
A study of the policies and procedures involved in interschool athletic administration.
Lecture: three hours

PHED 433 Elementary School Physical Education 3 Credit Hours
A study of the progressively graded program of activities for the elementary schools, grades K-6. Theoretical as well as practical material will be presented.
Lecture: two hours; field experience: twenty hours

PHED 499 Internship in Teaching 12 Credit Hours
Observation and teaching in an approved school under the direction of a cooperating teacher and a college supervisor.