NSC 323. Science Internship. 3 hours credit, summer A full-time internship experience for the senior major. The student will arrange for an internship and supervisor, with approval of the Division Chair. The internship will last eight to ten weeks. Prerequisites: Junior standing as a science major. NSC 421. Natural Sciences Seminar. 1 hour credit, spring on demand A seminar class in which senior science majors present papers on approved topics. Faculty will also participate. Speakers from off campus will be brought in to broaden the scope of seminar topics. Division Chair's permission required. PHYSICAL EDUCATION PED 102. First Aid & Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation. 2 hours credit, fall and spring A study in the immediate care of persons involved in various types of emergencies. Students will be required to certify in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. PED 141. Clinical Field Study I. 2 hours credit, fall and spring Clinical “hands-on” experience in the training room, on the practice field, and sidelines under the guidance of a Certified Athletic Trainer. Acquire basic knowledge and skills in how to handle acute injuries and apply treatments as instructed in the training room. Will also handle basic training room maintenance. Prerequisite: PED 102 and “Open only to students pursuing an Athletic Training Minor”. PED 203. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. 3 hours credit, spring Basic athletic training, first aid instruction and skills practicum for parents, teachers, coaches and trainers. PED 212. Concepts of Coaching and Officiating. 2 hours credit, fall To broaden the understanding of various roles that coaches play. Principles and problems will be discussed with opportunity given to apply knowledge to specific sports. Various job opportunities and career paths will be explored. PED 222. Physical Education Non-Rhythmic Activities. 2 hours credit, spring A general survey of non-rhythmic activities at the elementary level. Creative movement, physical fitness, and various games will be introduced. For the physical education and elementary majors. PED 223. Comprehensive School Health. 3 hours credit, fall and spring Consideration of personal, school, and community health problems. Required of physical education majors and all persons preparing to teach. PED 233. Introduction to Physical Education. 3 hours credit, odd years, fall Introduces the scope of the profession; gives the foundation for building an effective philosophy of physical education. PED 241. Clinical Field Study II. 2 hours credit, fall and spring Clinical “hands-on” experience in the training room, on the practice field, and sidelines under the guidance of a Certified Athletic Trainer. Apply basic first aid to acute injuries and apply treatments as instructed in the training room. Prerequisite: PED 102, PED 203, and “Open only to students pursuing an Athletic Training Minor”. PED 244. Anatomy/Physiology for Physical Education. 4 hours credit, spring This course is designed for majors in education and/or physical education who desire a background in anatomy and physiology for coaching and/or teaching. It includes an integrated overview of specific body systems including the musculo-skeletal, neuro-muscular, cardiopulmonary, along with studies on cell respiration, pulmonary gas exchange, and their application to fitness and training. Prerequisite: BIO 154 or consent of instructor. No additional credit after BIO 314 or 324. PED 302. Coaching Baseball and Softball. 2 hours credit, spring A study of the individual fundamentals, team procedures, rules, techniques for practice, and conditioning problems unique to baseball and softball. PED 303. Adapted Physical Education. 3 hours credit, fall A study of mechanical and posture problems that may be somewhat alleviated by exercise; includes an overview of physically handicapping conditions and suggestions for meeting special needs. Pre-/Co-requisite: PED 233.
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