Physical Education Activities Courses
PE 104 - Aerobics and Fitness (3). Included is a scientific program of
exercise based on running. The course is geared toward the overall fitness and health of
the body. A unique system of measuring progress toward maximal health is included. The
point system of aerobics is discussed.
PE 111 - Beginning Hiking (1). Basic skills in hiking including planning, clothing,
map reading, safety, types of hikes and hiking trips.
PE 113 - Mountain Biking (1). Basic skills in off-road cycling.
PE 114 - Bicycling (1). An introductory course in the lifetime activity of cycling.
A 10 hour lab is required. The safety, repair, riding, and value are covered.
PE 121 - Beginning Weight Training (2). Basic skills in weight training.
PE 122 - Beginning Tennis (1). Basic skills in tennis.
PE 123 - Beginning Racquetball (1). Basic skills in racquetball.
PE 124 - Beginning Golf (1). Basic skills in golf.
PE 125 - Beginning Archery (1). Basic skills in archery.
PE 126 - Beginning Volleyball (1). Basic skills in volleyball.
PE 127 - Net Games (1). Basic skills in badminton, pickle ball, and deck tennis.
PE 130. Tap/Clogging Dance (1). Basic skills in tap and clogging dancing.
PE 132. Folk/Square Dance (1). Basic skills in folk and square dancing.
PE 134 - Social/Ballroom Dance (1). Basic skills in social and ballroom
dancing.
PE 140 - Alpine Skiing (1). Basic skills in alpine skiing. Six hours of dry-land
instruction and three days (20 hours) of on-snow instruction. Students pay all expenses.
PE 141 - Alpine Skiing II (1). Prerequisite: PE 140 or permission of
instructor. Advanced skills in alpine skiing. Four hours of dry-land instruction and three
days (20 hours) of on-snow instruction. Students pay all expenses.
PE 150 - Beginning Swimming (1). The adaptation of the water and basic
strokes of swimming. Non-swimmers only.
PE 151 - Aqua Aerobics (3). Low impact exercises performed in the medium of
water.
PE 153 - Lifeguarding (2). Elementary and advanced forms of rescue including:
approaches, escapes, carries, removal from water, and preventive lifeguarding. ARC
lifeguard certification awarded if CPR and first aid requirements have previously been met
(See instructor for specific details).
PE 154 - Lifeguard Instructor (2). Prerequisite: Instructor certification in
CPR and first aid (ARC) and current lifeguard certification. Preparation to become
certification instructor in lifeguarding.
PE 155 - Community Water Safety (1). The course covers emergency procedures,
spinal injuries, and other aquatic activities.
PE 157 - Water Safety Instructor (2). Prerequisite: Current Lifeguard
instructor certification. Water Safety Instructor certification. A 10 hour laboratory is
required.
PE 158 - Canoeing and Rafting (1). Basic skills in canoeing and rafting.
PE 159 - Scuba Diving (1). Knowledge and skill development in scuba diving. Eight
hours pool work, five hours open water diving. Experienced swimmers only. Student pay all
expenses.
PE 161 - Martial Arts (2). Basic skills in aikido including: etiquette, warm-up
activities, falls, throws, principles of movement and self-defense.
PE 164 - Rock Climbing and Rappelling (1). Students will participate in on-campus
orientation classes and a weekend of natural rock climbing and cliff rappelling.
PE 170 - Basic Skills in Jazz Dance (1). Basic skills in Jazz Dance.
PE 191 - Varsity Sports (1). Successful participation in major varsity
sports (Male and Female). May be duplicated for credit to a maximum of eight semesters.
Physical Education and Exercise Science & Wellness Courses
PE 101 - Introduction to Health and PE (2). An introduction to the profession
including physical activities, professional organizations, career opportunities,
historical development, and development of a sound professional philosophy.
Practicum required.
PE 109 - Concepts of Wellness (3). Study of basic concepts of physical fitness
including principles of exercise, stress management, weight control, relaxation and the
management of emergencies, accidents, and injuries.
PE 165 - Introduction to Exercise Science & Wellness (1). An introduction to careers
and opportunities in the field of exercise science and wellness. Students majoring in ESW are
required to complete this course prior to their junior year. Practicum required.
PE 205 - Teaching Dance (1). Instruction in teaching the fundamentals of dance.
PE 206 - Teaching Aerobic Fitness (1). Instruction in teaching the
fundamentals of aerobic fitness.
PE 207 - Teaching Tumbling (1). Instruction in teaching the fundamentals of
tumbling.
PE 208 - Teaching Outdoor Leisure (1). Instruction in teaching the
fundamentals of various outdoor leisure activities.
PE 215 - Teaching Soccer & Speedball (1). Instruction in teaching and
coaching the fundamentals of soccer and speedball.
PE 216 - Teaching Softball & Baseball (1). Instruction in teaching and
coaching the fundamentals of softball and baseball.
PE 217 - Teaching Volleyball (1). Instruction in teaching and coaching the
fundamentals of volleyball.
PE 218 - Teaching Basketball (1). Instruction in teaching and coaching the
fundamentals of basketball.
PE 224 - Teaching Badminton (1). Instruction in teaching and coaching the
fundamentals of badminton.
PE 225 - Teaching Track and Field (1). Instruction in teaching and coaching the
fundamentals of track and field.
PE 226 - Teaching Tennis (1). Instruction in teaching and coaching the
fundamentals of tennis.
PE 227 - Teaching Archery (1). Instruction in teaching and coaching the
fundamentals of archery.
PE 228 - Teaching Racquetball (1). Instruction in teaching and coaching the
fundamentals of racquetball.
PE 229 - Teaching Golf (1). Instruction in teaching and coaching the
fundamentals of golf.
PE 230 - Teaching Strength Training (1). Instruction in teaching and coaching the
fundamentals of strength and conditioning training.
PE 272 - Basic Athletic Training (3). Prerequisite: Enrollment in or
completion of BY 263 or permission of instructor. Introduction to the athletic training
profession. Prevention, etiology, and management of athletic injuries will be stressed.
Basic anatomy and first aid will be reviewed.
PE 275 - Advanced Athletic Training (3). Prerequisite: PE 272 or permission
of instructor. Advanced athletic training fundamentals including prevention, evaluation,
care and etiology of athletic injuries. Legal, professional, and ethical considerations
will be discussed.
PE 300 - Practicum in Physical Education (3). Prerequisite: Nine hours in physical
education including PE 101. Directed experience in observation and participation in
physical education classes. Seminars will be held in conjunction with this course.
PE 302 - Practicum in Coaching (3). Field experience in coaching.
PE 361 - Health & PE in Elem. School (3). Basic knowledge of Health and PE in
elementary school. Emphasis on health topics and PE activities. Intended to satisfy ECE
and EED certification requirements.
PE 362 - Kinesiology (2). Prerequisite: BY 263. A science of human motion,
and analysis of body movements and action of muscles in human activities.
PE 372 - Assessment of Athletic Injuries (3). Prerequisite: PE 275 or
permission of instructor. Evaluation of injuries which occur in athletics. Special
attention will be given to the orthopedic assessment of joint injuries.
PE 375 - Therapeutic Exercise Modalities (3). Prerequisite: PE 372 or
permission of instructor. Theory and use of therapeutic modalities and
rehabilitative exercise. Students will have the opportunity to learn through special
experience.
PE 381 - Adapted Physical Education (2). An introductory course in the field of
adapted physical education. A student practicum will be required.
PE 385 - Practicum in Special PE & Recreation (3). Directed practical experiences in
physical education and recreation with exceptional individuals. A student practicum will
be required.
PE 391 -Methods and Principles of Coaching (3). Theory and technique of
coaching. Psychological aspects and scientific principles of movement are considered.
PE 392 - Theory of Football and Basketball (3). Deals with theory. Consideration
given to rules, team strategy, and training.
PE 393 - Theory of Baseball and Track and Field (3). Deals with theory.
Consideration given to rules, team strategy, and training.
PE 397, 398, 399 - Independent Study in HPER. (1, 2, 3). Opportunity for
undergraduate students to explore a particular area of personal interest in HPER.
Consent of instructor and department head required.
PE 400 - Exercise Physiology (3). Prerequisite: BY 263. The study of the
effects of exercise on the various human physiological systems. Special attention will be
given to energy metabolism, cardiovascular parameters, pulmonary function, neuromuscular
integration, and environmental factors.
PE 401 - PE for Exceptional Children (3). Emphasis will be on activities of a
recreational nature which may be used with the exceptional child. A student practicum will
be required.
PE 403 - Special Olympics and Athletics for Special Populations (3). Historical and
current trends overview of sports for the handicapped. All types of handicapping
conditions will be considered. Special attention will be on Special Olympics activities.
Active involvement in the Special Olympics will be required.
PE 405 - Scientific Principles of Conditioning (3). Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Application of scientific principles to the training and conditioning of athletics.
Emphasis will be directed toward strength, endurance, and speed acquisition, ergogenic
aids, and nutrition. Offered Spring semester only.
PE 406 - Physical Fitness Techniques (3). Prerequisites: PE 362, 400.
Detailed analysis of techiques associated with instruction in aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
Special emphasis is placed on weight training, dance aerobics, and aqua aerobics.
PE 409 - Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education (3). Prerequisite:
Admittance to the teacher education program. Corequisite: To be taken concurrently with PE 410.
Effective teaching practices and implementation of developmentally appropriate K-5 physical
education instruction.
PE 410 - Methods of Teaching PE, 6-12 (3). Prerequisite: Admittance to the teacher
education program. Corequisite: To be taken concurrently with PE 409. Methods and techniques
of teaching 6-12 physical education.
PE 411 - Practicum in PE, N-12 (3). Corequisite: To be taken concurrently with PE
409 & 410. Field experiences in application of methods and materials for N-12 physical
education.
PE 415 - Biomechanics (2). Prerequisite: PE 362. A study of human movement with
emphasis on biomechanical principles and their application to sport and exercise.
PE 421 - Intramural Sports I (3). Organization and administration of intramural
programs. Emphasis is on officiating the fall sports of football and volleyball.
Laboratory arranged.
PE 422 - Intramural Sports II (3). Organization and administration of
intramural programs. Emphasis is on officiating the winter and spring sports of basketball
& softball. Laboratory arranged.
PE 440 - Fitness Testing (3). Prerequisites: PE 362, 400. Detailed analysis of
different fitness tests. Particular attention to cardiovascular tests. Interpretation of
results and prescription of exercise and activities.
PE 441 - Design of Wellness Programs (3). Prerequisites: PE 362, 400. Study
of the different areas of health promotion such as smoking cessation, nutrition, stress
awareness, environmental sensitivity and different kinds of fitness programs.
PE 451 - Test and Measurements in PE (3). Prerequisites: Admittance to the
education program. Techniques of test evaluation, administration, and interpretations.
Emphasis on physical fitness, body mechanics, sports skills, and knowledge tests.
PE 460 - Motor Development (2). Prerequisites: Junior standing. Theoretical
and practical principles of motor development, with special emphasis on identification and
assessment. A student practicum will be required
PE 462 - Physical Education Program (3). Prerequisites: Admittance to the education
program. The study of curriculum, teaching methods, skills, and the organization and
administration of PE programs. Ten hours practicum required.
PE 465 - Practicum in Exercise Science and Wellness (6). Prerequisites: PE
441 and Senior Standing. Practicum experiences in rehabilitative and/or preventative
medicine with respect to ESW programming.
PE 471-478 - Practicum in Athletic Training (1). Practical experiences in
athletic training.
PE 482 - Seminar in Physical Education (1). This course contributes to the
preparation and meaningfulness of the student internship.
PE 487 - Internship in Grades N-12 (3). Prerequisite: All general studies,
professional, and teaching field courses; and approval of academic advisor. Supervised
teaching in grades N-12. Degree students are required to take a 9-hour internship. Consult an
academic advisor about scheduling. May be duplicated for credit for a total of nine (9)
semester hours.
PE 488 - Student Teaching in Physical Education (6). Prerequisite: All general
studies, professional, and teaching field courses; and approval of academic advisor. Co-requisite:
To be taken concurrently with PE 487. Supervised Teaching in Physical Education.
Health
HLT 212 - Personal & Community Health (3). The development of habits, attitudes,
and knowledge concerning health, and the professional preparation of individuals for work
in the community health field. Practicum required.
HLT 232 - Emergency Medical Service (2). This course is designed for in-depth study
of emergency medical treatment in case of accidents or serious illness. The study of body
functions, body framework and all types of injuries are considered.
HLT 312 - Health Problems (3). An overview of health problems confronting
students in today's society. An analysis of a variety of personal, social and
environmental factors is included. Practicum required.
HLT 315 - Foundations of Health Science (3). A historical and philosophical
study of the growth and development of health science.
HLT 316 - Current Issues and Trends in Health (3). This course includes
current health problems and issues such as AIDS and teenage pregnancy.
HLT 318 - Health Education for Special Populations (3). An examination of the
nature and needs of special populations. Current research in this area will be explored by
lecture, films and readings to better understand the area.
HLT 412 - Special Projects in Health Education (3). Prerequisite: Permission of
department head. Student participation in solving actual problems related to health.
HLT 415 - Seminar in Health Education (1). Problems involved in teaching issues in
health education and related topics.
HLT 420 - Health Aspects of Aging (3). Physical, social, emotional, and mental
aspects of aging.
HLT 460 - Health Programs in Grades 7-12 (3). This course deals with methods
and materials in health education for grades 7-12, including: health services, healthful
school environment, and health instruction. Practicum required.
Recreation
Leadership
REC 271 - Recreational games (3). Introduction to games for all occasions-ball games,
water games, quiet games, gag games, music games, and games for all populations. Focuses
on games analysis.
REC 301 - Youth Sports Programs (3). Methods and principles of organizing and
administering youth sports programs. Activities include directed practical experiences.
REC 310 - Camping and Outdoor Education (3). The out-of-doors and its
potential for enhancing the recreation program. Special emphasis is placed on
activities in the out-of-doors. A review of the developments in out-of-doors education.
REC 311 - Recreation for the Aged (3). The course provides the student with knowledge
of recreational activities suitable for the older adult. The class includes directed
practical activities.
REC 312 - Organization and Administration of Camp Programs (3). Methods of
organization and administration of camp programs including knowledge of standards,
utilization of facilities and personnel roles.
REC 430 - Recreation Administration (3). Prerequisite: junior standing.
Methods of organizing and administering recreation programs.Activities include directed
practical experiences.
REC 435 - Practicum in Recreation (6). Prerequisites: REC 430 and senior
standing. Practical field experience in selected programs.
