Physical Education

Course Code	PE 141  Credits 1
Title	Folk Dance
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Students learn basic folk dance movement patterns including the two step, schottische, walk, polka, and grapevine as they are used in a variety of dances from different cultures.

Course Code	PE 144  Credits 1
Title	Ballroom Dance
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Students will learn the basics of leading and following techniques as well as be introduced to swing, waltz, two step and Latin dance.

Course Code	PE 160  Credits 1
Title	Swimming I
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	This course is designed for the student to learn basic water safety skills and knowledge in order to make him/her safe in the aquatic environment.

Course Code	PE 190  Credits 1-4
Title	Topics in Physical Education
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	This is a topical course in fundamental activities. The course may be repeated if content varies.

Course Code	PE 191  Credits 2
Title	Activities Course: Dance
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Designed for physical education majors, this course develops skills and knowledge in folk, square, and ballroom dance.

Course Code	PE 192  Credits 1
Title	Activities Course: Gymnastics
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Designed for physical education majors, this course develops skills and knowledge of rules, terminology, and a practical experience to assist with teaching gymnastics.

Course Code	PE 193  Credits 2
Title	Activities Course: Elementary School
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Designed for physical education majors, this course introduces the student to the elementary school curriculum.

Course Code	PE 194  Credits 1
Title	Activities Course: Non-Traditional
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	Designed for physical education majors, this course develops skills and knowledge of rules, strategies, and terminology in a variety of non-traditional activities.

Course Code	PE 200  Credits 3
Title	Foundations of Physical Education
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	This course investigates the nature and scope of physical education including philosophy, objectives and the role of movement and fitness. It involves the application of historical and scientific foundations as they apply to physical education and sport and considers career and professional opportunities in physical education and sport.

Course Code	PE 202  Credits 1
Title	Strength and Conditioning Exercise Techniques
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	The purpose of this course is to understand the techniques (lifting, breathing, spotting) involved in properly performing strength and conditioning exercises.

Course Code	PE 222  Credits 2
Title	Life Guard Training
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	This course is designed to teach the student safety education in and around the aquatic environment and to teach basic rescue and resuscitation skills for emergency situations.

Course Code	PE 250  Credits 2
Title	Officiating Football
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	This course introduces the student to the role and function of the state high school leagues and local officiating associations. The student will learn the high school code of football rules and demonstrate a knowledge of the mechanics of administering a high school football contest.

Course Code	PE 255  Credits 3
Title	Officiating Baseball
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	This class is for the beginning umpire as well as an experienced one. It will cover all aspects; how to get into your local association, college association, and pro baseball. The rules and mechanics of umpiring baseball will be the focal point, thus preparing the novice to start, and the veteran to move up.

Course Code	PE 256  Credits 2
Title	Officiating Wrestling
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	This course introduces the student to the role and function of the state high school leagues and local wrestling associations. The student will learn the high school code of wrestling rules and demonstrate knowledge of the mechanics of administering a high school wrestling contest.

Course Code	PE 290  Credits 1-4
Title	Topics in Physical Education
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	This is a topical course in Physical Education. The course may be repeated if content varies.

Course Code	PE 302  Credits 2
Title	Strength and Conditioning Program Design
Prerequisite	PE 202
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	The purpose of this course is to design strength and conditioning training programs that are safe, effective, and maximize athletic performance.

Course Code	PE 310  Credits 3
Title	Sport and Play in the United States
Course Outline	Course Outline
Writing Intensive	Yes
Description	This course is an investigation of sport and play in American society. It involves the application of concepts from various disciplines to sport and play and the development of an understanding of the functions that sport and play serve in the United States.

Course Code	PE 311  Credits 2
Title	Motor Learning
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	This course is designed to expose students to different learning theories and how to incorporate them into teaching motor skills. Areas of study include theoretical and applied knowledge of the individual, instructional and environmental variables relevant to teaching, learning and performance of various motor activities.

Course Code	PE 320  Credits 3
Title	Anatomical Kinesiology
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	A study of the applied human anatomy with a focus on the musculoskeletal systems. The student will learn basic skeletal structure, make-up and functional capabilities at the various joints, the role of the musculature in human movement and apply these concepts to real life situations.

Course Code	PE 321  Credits 3
Title	Human Physiology
Course Outline	Course Outline
Description	This course is designed to study the physiology of the different organ systems of the human body. The course will stress the application of physiological principles related to health and disease.