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Physical Education
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Foundations of Physical Education |
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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. |
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Strength and Conditioning Exercise Techniques |
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The purpose of this course is to understand the techniques (lifting, breathing, spotting) involved in properly performing strength and conditioning exercises. |
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Topics in Physical Education |
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This is a topical course in Physical Education. The course may be repeated if content varies. |
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Strength and Conditioning Program Design |
| Prerequisite |
PE 202 |
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The purpose of this course is to design strength and conditioning training programs that are safe, effective, and maximize athletic performance. |
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Sport and Play in the United States |
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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. |
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Motor Learning |
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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. |
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Anatomical Kinesiology |
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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. |
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Human Physiology |
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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. |
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Elementary Methods in Physical Education |
| Prerequisite |
PE 191 PE 192 PE 193 |
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This course is designed to prepare students to teach physical education to children in grades K-6. Course content reflects the idea that teaching is goal directed and a skill that requires practice. Students are required to observe, participate, teach and evaluate elementary school physical education. The prerequisites can be waived with the consent of the instructor. |
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Secondary Methods in Physical Education |
| Prerequisite |
PE 191 PE 192 PE 193 |
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This course is designed to prepare students to effectively teach physical education activities to student in grades 7-12. |
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Middle School Methods in Physical Education |
| Prerequisite |
PE 191 PE 192 |
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Study, demonstration and exploration of methods and techniques of presenting sports, games, and movement skills to middle school students in grades 6-8. Curriculum design and development, as well as techniques for organizing groups will be included. The prerequisites can be waived with the consent of the instructor. |
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Group Exercise Leadership |
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This class will prepare students to teach all kinds of group exercise classes. Group exercise instructors conduct group exercise sessions that include aerobic exercise, stretching and muscle conditioning. |
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Exercise Program Design |
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This course prepares students to meet the competencies established by the American College of Sports Medicine for a health fitness instructor. |
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Coaching Soccer |
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This course is designed to provide an overview of soccer as it relates to current soccer coaching methods and theories. Team management, coaching methods of technique and tactics along with match analysis will be examined. |
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Coaching Football |
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| Description |
This course is intended to help prepare students for coaching high school football. Emphasis is placed on students developing a philosophy concerning all aspects of coaching football. |
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Coaching Basketball |
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This course is designed for students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully coach basketball at the junior and senior high school levels. |
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Coaching Baseball and Softball |
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This course is designed to teach the skills and knowledge necessary to coach baseball and softball at the youth and secondary school levels. |
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Coaching Track and Field |
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This course is designed to prepare students to effectively coach track and field to junior and senior high school students. It involves the application of strategies, placement of personnel and meet management. Students will learn about equipment, safety precautions and be able to perform basic track and field skills. |
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Coaching Swimming and Diving |
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This course is designed to teach the skills and knowledge necessary to coach swimming and diving. The course will also cover expectations of officiating score keeping for swimming meets. |
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Coaching Volleyball |
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This course prepares students to effectively coach volleyball at the elementary or secondary school level. Students learn about season and practice management, principles of physical training, development and analysis of skills, offensive and defensive team play, game management and evaluative procedures. |
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