Physical Education

Introductory study of health and physical education programs. Emphasizes biological, historical and philosophical aspects of health and physical education.

Techniques and procedures in the officiating mechanics of major sports. Practical experience required in connection with intramural programs.

In depth study of some aspect of health or physical education of particular interest to the student.

A course designed to introduce wellness concepts/application in the elementary physical education program. General topics are: fitness, flexibility, muscular strength, posture, and nutrition.

A course designed to introduce the concepts of fitness and wellness in the areas of: cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and muscular strength, body composition, posture, nutrition, stress management, and other health related factors.

Theory and practice of basic emergency care procedures to include adult, child and infant CPR with AED. Meets requirements of Red Cross Certification for the professional rescuer.

Knowledge, understanding, participation and application in teaching motor skills in the primary grades.

Knowledge, understanding, participation and application in teaching motor skills in the intermediate grades.

A course designed to teach basic locomotor, axial, and manipulative movement patterns and variations in tumbling and rhythmic activities for effective demonstrations and teaching. The emphasis is on learning and becoming skilled in large movement patterns as opposed to fine motor skills. The course will investigate the history and skills necessary to perform and teach a variety of ethnic dances.

Purpose and application of physical activities for teaching the exceptional child. Study of behavior and physical characteristics, instruction in recommended activities, teaching, evaluative techniques and class organization.

A course designed to identify sequential and developmental phases; recognition of human development as a matrix of the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains; knowledge of the relationship of movement in young children to adulthood, knowledge of genetic and environmental influences affecting growth and development.

In depth study of some aspect of health or physical education of particular interest to the student.

A look at recognized and successful ways of setting up physical education and athletic programs and carrying them out to meet stated aims and objectives.

A presentation of skills, offensive and defensive strategies, rules, training techniques, pre-season programs, and teaching and coaching techniques in Football, Soccer, Volleyball, and Wrestling.

A presentation of skills, offensive and defensive strategies, rules, training techniques, pre-season programs, and teaching and coaching techniques in Basketball, Baseball, Softball, and Track & Field.

A course designed to provide the student with technical background to conduct secondary school physical education activities in team and individual sports. Activities include: basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, flag football, tennis, golf, badminton, aerobic, weight training.

A study of programs of school health and safety education as it relates to the elementary school, and the development of effective health and safety instruction. CPR is a component of this course.

Knowledge tests, skills tests and other evaluative instruments used by health and physical education teachers in a wide variety of activities.

Study of motivation, skill and physical learning behavior in physical education and athletics. Gain understanding of the role that sport plays in our society. Emphasis on specific areas within our everyday life that are impacted by sport.

This course will provide: (1) an overview of the major substances of abuse; (2) a review of the various psychological approaches to understanding substance use, abuse, and addiction; (3) an exploration of the major forms of addiction treatment; and (4) an application of this knowledge to K12 education.

This course is designed to introduce concepts of health education instruction, focusing on instructional content and effective teaching methods.

In depth study of some aspect of health or physical education of particular interest to the student.

In depth study of some aspect of health or physical education of particular interest to the student.