Physical Education
Requirements for the Minor in Physical Education
The physical education minor requires a total of eighteen hours, including PHED 301, 306, 316, and nine additional hours of PHED electives taught at or above the 200-level.
Courses
CO = Co-requisite ● POI = Permission of Instructor ● PR = Prerequisite ● RE = Recommended ● XL = Cross-listed
1001 Concepts of Physical Fitness (1) Designed to place emphasis on the value of physical fitness for everyone. Through the use of lecture and laboratory periods, students will be presented the basic fitness factors as well as means to measure these factors. As a result of the course the student should be able to make intelligent decisions concerning the value and use of physical activity in personal life.
1002 Tennis (1) Designed to provide students a beginning level competency in tennis.
1003 Golf (1) Designed to provide students a beginning level competency in golf.
1004 Basic Swimming (1) Designed to provide students a beginning level competency in swimming.
1005 Racquetball/Bowling (1) Designed to provide students a beginning level competency in the two activities.
1006 Advanced Life Saving (1) A more advanced swimming course with competency in life-saving techniques.
1007 Bowling/Badminton (1) Designed to provide students a beginning level competency in the two activities.
1008 Weight Training (1) Designed to provide instruction in progressive resistance exercise for beginning exercise participants.
1009 Intermediate Tennis (1) (PR: PHED 1002 or equivalent) A course designed to meet the needs of students who demonstrate skill proficiency above the beginning tennis level.
1010 Beginning Social Dance (1) A course designed to introduce the basic steps and variations for eight selected ballroom dances.
1011 Non-Contact Karate (1) A course designed to introduce the concepts and teaching methodology of traditional karate, the art of Empty-Hand Self-Defense.
1012 Basic Yoga (1) A course designed to introduce students to yoga, a non-traditional activity that can afford a variety of health related benefits to its participants.
1013 Basic Pilates (1) A course designed to introduce students to Pilates, a non-traditional activity that offers a variety of health and performance-related components of total fitness.
224 Movement Styles (3) (XL: THEA 224) An interdisciplinary approach to movement which incorporates yoga, ballet, and modern and jazz dance. With a focus on balance and alignment, students develop an awareness of dance through collaboration, ensemble performance, and choreography.
225 Basic Wellness (3) A course designed to provide the student with a comprehensive introduction to the dynamics of lifetime wellness. The dimensions and concepts for developing and maintaining a lifestyle of wellness will be presented. This will include study units in nutrition, diet and weight control, stress management, physical fitness, the cardiovascular system, hypokinetic disease risk factors, and personal wellness assessment/responsibility. The course will be taught on a lecture/lab format.
301 History, Principles, and Philosophy of Physical Education and Athletics (3) A study of the historical background of the physical education and athletic programs. It deals with the principles, the aims, the objectives, and the organization of a program of physical education and athletics. (Alternate years)
305 Coaching Principles (3) This course is designed to provide students with a basic foundation that is necessary to become successful coaches in any sport. Specifically, instruction will address content that targets principles related to coaching, behavior, teaching, and management. As such, course materials will focus on domains 1, 4, 5, and 6 of NASPE‘s 2006 National Standards for coaches. (Alternate years)
306 Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Athletics (3) (PR: PHED 301 or POI) A course in the organization and administration of physical education and athletics. Instruction focuses on organization patterns, staff relations, budget and finances, facilities and equipment, and other problems confronting coaches and teachers in their respective areas.
310 Health and Physical Activity for the Child (3) (PR: EDUC 201 or POI) This course provides early childhood and elementary education majors with an opportunity to study the overall development of the child so that they can teach and promote health and physical activity in the schools. The course will offer experiences and instructional practices through observations and teaching of children in preschool through middle school. Curricula areas include health, safety, and physical education. Students will also learn to adapt instructional strategies to meet specific needs of children with disabilities.
312 Coaching of Team Sports: Soccer (3) Instruction in teaching fundamental techniques and skills involved in offensive and defensive play, game strategy, scouting, and practical field experience.
313 Coaching of Team Sports: Football (3) Instruction in teaching fundamental techniques and skills involved in offensive and defensive planning, game strategy, organization scouting, and practical field experience.
314 Coaching of Team Sports: Basketball (3) Instruction in teaching fundamental techniques and skills involved in offensive and defensive play, game strategy, scouting, and practical court experience.
315 Coaching of Team Sports: Baseball (3) Instruction in teaching fundamental techniques and skills involved in offensive and defensive play, game strategy, scouting, and practical field experience.
316 Exercise and Sports Physiology (3) (PR: BIOL 101 and 102) An introductory course focusing on the physiological basis of physical activity and sports with emphasis on exercise physiology, sports physiology, and basic principles of movement. This course is primarily designed for individuals planning a minor in coaching and/or physical education.
317 Coaching of Team Sports: Softball and Volleyball (3) Instruction in teaching fundamental techniques and skills employed in offensive/defensive play, game strategy, practice organization, scouting, and practical field experiences.
320 Coaching of Team Sports: Lacrosse (3) This course is designed to examine the techniques, strategies, and tactics of lacrosse. Upon completion of the course, students will have a comprehension of lacrosse and will be able to implement the techniques, strategies, and tactics used to coach this sport.
324 Sport Psychology (3) (PR: PSYC 201 ● XL: PSYC 324) Application of psychological principles to various aspects of sport. Topics include behavioral principles, motor learning, anxiety and arousal, mental preparation, leadership, team cohesion, audience effects, aggression, personality, assessment, gender roles, youth sport, coaching, and exercise psychology.
385 Basic Athletic Training (3) Theory and practice in keeping the athlete in superior condition. Studies include the use of proper protective equipment; medical research related to athletics; and the prevention, care, and proper rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
390 Advanced Athletic Training (3) (PR: PHED 385) Course is designed to focus on the more advanced aspects of athletic training. Students will be introduced to specific human anatomy; evaluation processes; modality theories and application; rehabilitation procedures; and advanced taping, splinting, and bracing techniques.
442 Directed Studies (1-6) A directed study requires a minimum GPA of 2.25 with course approval by the Provost. A maximum of nine hours credit may be counted towards graduation. Each directed study will culminate in a research paper or its equivalent. A department may, at its option, allow the hours earned in a directed study to count toward its major.
444 Internships (1-6) Internships require a minimum GPA of 2.00 at the time of application (or higher if specified by the department in which the internship is taken). A maximum of six hours credit may be counted towards graduation. Internships are graded on a pass/fail basis only. A department may, at its option, allow the hours earned in an internship to count toward its major.
446 Readings (1-9) Selected readings are open to students with sophomore, junior, or senior standing. Hours earned in these readings cannot be used to meet requirements for the major. A maximum of nine hours credit may be counted towards graduation.
448 Research (1-9) Research requires a minimum GPA of 2.50 (or higher if specified). A maximum of nine hours credit may be counted towards graduation. A department may, at its option, allow the hours earned in an internship to count toward its major.
450 Seminar (1-9) Seminars are regularly offered by various departments of the College. The requirements for these courses are individually listed.
452 Special Projects (1-9) Special Projects are open to sophomore, junior, or senior students who have a GPA of 2.25 and approval by the Provost. A maximum of nine hours credit may be counted towards graduation.
458 Special Topics (1-6) Special topics courses are those that cover subject matter that is not part of the regular curriculum. A special topics course must have the prior approval of the department and the Provost and may be offered twice. Students may enroll in and receive credit for an unlimited number of special topic courses as long as any prerequisites or other requirements are met.
