Health & Physical Education 356-3 Evaluation and Measurement in Physical Education and Recreation An introduction to the fundamental methodology associated with different evaluation and measuring techniques used in administering written and practical tests. Offered as needed 361-4 Methods in Physical Education This course is designed to teach activities, materials, methods of instruction. This course includes the planning and development of programs and basic characteristics of students. This information is applied to teaching, organizing, and evaluating a school physical education program. Prerequisite: PE 182, PE 261, PE 262, PE 263, PE 264, PE 305. Spring 385-3 Sport First Aid & Injury Care This course will cover protocols for conducting emergency action steps in the field of competition. Procedures such as conducting the physical assessments, administering first aid for bleeding, tissue damage, moving an injured athlete, and returning athletes to play will be covered. Strategies for greatly reducing athletes’ risk of injury or illness will be covered. Students will complete their CPR and AED certifications in the course. Prerequisites: PE 217 & 218. Fall and spring 402-3 Exercise Physiology This course includes the application of body processes and exercise that take into consideration variables such as muscular work, fatigue, age, sex, and body type. Intensity, duration, and different types of exercise are discussed. Prerequisite: PE 217 and PE 218. Fall 402L-1 Exercise Physiology Lab This course includes the application of body processes and exercise that take into consideration variables such as muscular work, fatigue, age, sex, and body type. Students will have practical experience in monitoring heart rate response, blood pressure, body composition and anthropometric measures. Understanding how the intensity, duration, and frequency of aerobic and
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anaerobic exercise determine outcome of training will be discussed in the class along with a variety of types of exercises. Prerequisite: PE 217 & 218. Fall 410-3 Methods in Aerobic and Resistance Training This course will investigate the major components of physical fitness, exercise prescription for aerobic and resistance training and the principles related to their development. The subjects of exercise testing, informed consent along with the benefits and risks associated with exercise will be addressed. The introduction to the modification of exercise for special populations will be covered. Prerequisites: PE 217, 218, 310, 402. Spring 415-3 Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Sport This course addresses the psychological and social dimensions of coaching. Content includes personality factors of the athlete, motivation, conducting effective practices, cultural and minority problems, and learning and training factors. Spring 420-3 Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Athletics This course analyzes problems of organization, administration, and supervision in interscholastic athletic programs. Curriculum planning and design, budgeting, legal liabilities, administrative policies, and evaluation are included. Prerequisites: PE major and senior standing. Spring 450-2 Seminar in PE This is a capstone course to prepare the physical educator for student teaching and seeking employment. The course will integrate discussion of strategies for effective instruction, procedures and expectations of student teaching, resume development, and job search skills. Prerequisites: Senior status; semester prior to student teaching. Fall & spring