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*Alternate year course

PE101 Concepts of Wellness and Leisure (1 hour)
This course will include both lecture and laboratory experiences. These experiences will include the study of various concepts of fitness and leisure which contribute to total wellness. The student will be introduced to each concept and actually participate in laboratory sessions.

PE110 Community First Aid and Safety (1 hour)
This is a first responder course designed to instruct an individual CPR and first aid care. Successful completion of the course can result in American Red Cross certification in both Community CPR and Community First Aid and Safety.

PE125 Racquet Sports (1 hour)
Racquet sports is an activities course that will introduce students to the basic fundamentals, rules, regulations, strategies, and etiquette of both individual and dual racquet sports.  The sequential order for teaching each of these units is the introduction of history, terminology, rules and game strategy.  The development of skill acquisition will be accomplished through drills and lead-up games.  Following the successful demonstration of skills, the students will play the game.  Activities could include: tennis, badminton, pickleball, speedminton, and table tennis.

PE130 History and Principles of Physical Education (3 hours)
A course to introduce the student to the physical education field. A summary of the history, philosophy, and principles of physical education is combined with a view of the physical education professions.

PE135 Personal and Community Health (3 hours)
A detailed study of health as it deals with one's home and community living. Excellent background material for all health instructors as course material includes instruction in community and environmental health, ecology, emotional and mental health, sex education, drug, tobacco, and alcohol education, disease prevention and control, and consumer health.

PE210 General Safety (3 hours)
This course is designed to study the various concepts of safety in everyday life. Traffic, home, industrial, water, and leisure safety will be covered. The various safety agencies at local, state, and federal levels will be studied.

PE240 Movement Education (2 hours)
A study of movement education as an approach to teaching physical education within the curriculum. Emphasis will be on the elementary school level. The student will study, participate, and direct the activities involved in a movement education approach. The focus of the course will be concerned with movement factors involved in both structured and unstructured movements as well as the acquisition of motor learning. Content will include tumbling and gymnastics, individual manipulative activities and games.

PE241 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (2 hours)
A study of traditional measurement and evalution techniques in physical education. Particular attention will be given to measurement guidelines in the motor, cognitive and affective domains. The student will study the construction, administration and interpretation of written, skill and physical fitness testing within the physical education setting.

PE245 Individual Activities for Physical Education and Lifetime Fitness (3 hours)
A course dealing with the performance and study of various individual physical education activities and lifetime activities including aerobics, aquatics, archery, badminton, golf, handball/racquetball, pickleball, tennis, and weight training. Methods of organizing the activities for leisure enjoyment and for educational settings will be discussed in each activity.

PE246 Team Activities for Physical Education and Lifetime Fitness (2 hours)
A course dealing with the performance, teaching, and study of various team physical education activities and lifetime activities including soccer, softball, speedball, flag football, volleyball, basketball, team handball, indoor hockey, scooter games, and gym games.

PE250 Prevention, Treatment, and Care of Athletic Injuries (3 hours)
Instruction in this course consists of the techniques for the prevention and care of accidents and injuries suffered in physical education or athletic settings. Safety, emergency care, and long term care are covered. Prerequisite: PE135.

PE260* Theory of Coaching Football (2 hours)
A course for students who intend to coach football. Included are such topics as scouting, organization, offensive and defensive philosophies, the kicking game, and strength and conditioning.

PE261* Theory of Coaching Basketball (2 hours)
A course for students who intend to coach basketball. Included are such topics as organization, offensive and defensive philosophies, special situations and scouting.

PE262* Theory of Coaching Track and Field (2 hours)
A course for students who intend to coach track and field. Attention is focused on meet preparation and management as well as the skill and training necessary for coaching each individual event. Cross Country coaching is also covered in the course.

PE263* Theory of Coaching Volleyball (2 hours)
A course designed to acquaint the student with the coaching of volleyball. Skill fundamentals, team organization, and offensive and defensive strategies will be covered.

PE303 Challenges of Coaching (3 hours)
This course deals with many of the aspects of the coaching profession. Coaching within the educational setting will be addressed. The coach's responsibilty professionally, not only to his/her athletes, but also with parents, administrators, staff, colleagues, media, alumni and the general public will be discussed. Professionalism and ethics of the coaching profession will be an important topic as well.

PE305 Tournament and Even Management (2 hours)
This course deals with the designing, planning, controlling and supervising sports events and tournaments. Risk management and hospitality will also be some of the topics that will be studied. Various tournament brackets will be understanding of the concepts and principles presented in the course. Prerequisite: PS101 or ED210.

PE308 Motivational Sports Leadership (3 hours)
Motivational Sports Leadership focuses on the Theory of Motivation within the sporting world as well as the psychology and implementation of the art of Motivation. Emphasis is on motivation and sports leaders and the way they develop their particular organization and/or team. Students will also focus on current motivation practices to enhance leadership techniques as well as building self confidence, self motivation, and a better understanding of the behind the scenes venues of sport.

PE340 Motor Growth and Development (3 hours)
A study of motor growth and development or prenatal to preadolescent children with primary attention to children ages 5 to 13. The course will also encompass preceptual-motor development, fundamental motor patterns, and a basic understanding of activities to facilitate growth and development of children. The psychology of motor skill learning will also be stressed.

PE341* Elementary and Secondary Rhythms (3 hours)
A study of the rhythmic activities appropriate for teaching in the elementary, middle level, and secondary curriculums. The student will both study and participate in these activities. The course will progress from basic fundamental rhythmic activities to highter level rhythmic activities such as rope jumping, tinikling, lummi sticks, parachute play, and creative rhythms. Other activities covered will be square dances, mixers, and group dances.

PE342* Physiology of Exercise (3 hours)
A course dealing with the function of the human body while under stress of phyiscal activity. Application will be made to physical education activities and athletics. Study primarily focuses on bioenergetics, cardiorespiaratory considerations, neuromuscular concepts, environmental factors, and physical training. Prerequisite: BI120.

PE343* Kinesiology (3 hours)
A course dealing with the study of the human body in motion. Muscular analysis of movement and mechanical principles of motion are studied to gain a better understanding of skill performance and the means of improving performances. Prerequisite: BI120.

PE346 Adaptive Physical Education (2 hours)
A study of way and means to adapt the regular physical education program to meet the needs of students for whom special provision must be made to enable them to achieve optimum development. A borad spectrum of teaching environments from total inclusion to institutional learning will be explored. The course will include a brief study of the characteristics of special children, including the physically disabled, mentally disabled and perceptually handicapped as well as an understanding of the input, integration, and output sensory systems. The physically gifted will also be studied.

PE347 Adaptive Physical Education Practicum (1 hour)
This course is a practicum experience arranged by the instructor. The intent is to provide the student with the opportunity to gain limited experience working with special students in the public school setting. The cooperating teacher sets limits with regard to the amount of responsibility assumed by the students.

PE370* Organization and Administration of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics (3 hours)
A course dealing with the organization and administration of health, physical education, and athletics. Emphasis is placed on the solutions of problems which face the health and physical education teacher and coach in carrying out their respective programs. Special topics include public relations, legal and insurance aspects of the three programs, selecting, purchasing, maintaining facilities, equipment, and supplies. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing.

PE375* Seminar in Health Agencies and Services (1 hour)
A seminar for providing experience in developing knowledge and working relationships with voluntary, community, and other health agencies. The course will allow for individual project selction and work. Prerequisite: PE135.

PE387 Practicum in Sports Management (12 hours)
A beginning professional sports management practice experience under the supervision of the practicum instructor and an approved sports related agency. Students will gain an in-depth practical work experience using skills aquired during previous coursework. Practicum is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Prerequisite: Approval of sports management faculty.

PE390 Nutrition (3 hours)
This course is designed to introduce the student to general nutrition concepts and controvercies. General nutritional standards and guidelines will be discussed. Special emphasis will be placed on practical nutrition for professionals in health, fitness, and wellness as well as athletic related fields.