PHED 1101 - Physical Education (Team Sports)

Basic skills and competitive games in selected team sports. P.E activity credit.

PHED 1121 - Running Aerobics

Aerobic walking/jogging/running program emphasizing development of cardiovascular fitness. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 1141 - Bench Aerobics

The course is designed to improve cardiovascular and muscular fitness through a program consisting of the knowledge and skills of continuous, patterned movements on bench steps. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 1151 - Waterobics

A course designed to promote cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility through participation in rhythmic water exercises. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 1161 - Weight Training

Instruction and participation in the use of free weights and various weight machines for the purpose of developing muscular strength and endurance. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 1211 - In-line Skating

The course will cover the fundamental instruction and active participation in in-line skating. Information will be useful for learning and refining the basic skills. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 1221 - Hatha Yoga

This introductory program is designed to enhance a student's physical, mental, and emotional health through the learning of hatha yoga techniques. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 1231 - Walking Fitness

This course is designed to examine fitness walking as an activity to improve health and fitness. Adopting exercise (walking) into a lifetime behavior is the main goal of the class. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 1241 - Pilates

This course will focus on techniques used to strengthen muscles, improve posture, balance, and flexibility in addition to training the mind and body to work together toward the goal of overall health/fitness.

PHED 1251 - Introduction To Aikido

This course introduces the student to the basic principles and practices of the martial art of Aikido (the way of harmony) that originated in Japan. Aikido is a self-defense system that uses evasion and redirection of the attacker's force. The course will focus on safety, stretching, movement, proper falling, and defending against grasps and strikes.

PHED 1311 - Karate

The course will focus on instruction and participation in the Tae Kwon Do form of karate. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 1402 - Fitness Development & Assessment

This course includes instruction and assessment in health related physical fitness development components and activities. Prerequisite(s): must be a major in Physical Education/Health (722), Exercise/Fitness Management (717) or Physical Education - Recreation Management (716).

PHED 1432 - Techniques Of Teaching Skills/Activities I

This course will include instruction in skills, techniques, rules, teaching, and assessment in individual, team sports and recreational activities appropriate to the teacher of physical education and the recreation specialist. Prerequisite(s): must be a major in Physical Education/Health or Physical Education - Recreation Management.

PHED 1462 - Techniques Of Teaching Skills/Activities II

This course will include instruction in skills, techniques, rules, teaching, and assessment in individual, team sports, and recreational activities appropriate to the teacher of physical education. Prerequisite(s): must be a Physical Education/Health major (3140).

PHED 1492 - Techniques Of Teaching Skills/Activities III

This course will include instruction in skills, techniques, rules, teaching, and assessement in individual, team sports and recreational activities appropriate to the teacher of physical education. Prerequisite(s): must be a major in Physical Education/Health (3140).

PHED 1561 - Beginning Soccer & Volleyball

The course will include instruction and practice in the beginning skills, strategies, and rules of soccer and volleyball. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 1611 - Beginning Basketball & Softball

Beginning skills, strategy, rules and game experience in basketball and softball. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 1701 - Beginning Swimming

The course will include beginning instruction in self-rescue and basic swimming skills. Students will receive the American Red Cross certification upon successful completion of the course. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 1711 - Intermediate Swimming

This course is designed to learn, utilize, improve, and review new strokes taught including diving, turns, underwater swimming, and lifesaving assists. Students will receive the American Red Cross certification upon successful completion of the course. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 1722 - Lifeguard Training

This course will prepare lifeguards to prevent accidents, manage aquatic facilities, and lifeguard a variety of aquatic areas. Prerequisite(s): At least fifteen years old with intermediate level swimming skills (front and back crawl, side stroke, breast stroke, and ability to swim 500 yards continuously), and standard first aid (with C.P.R.) certification.

PHED 1752 - Emergency Water Safety/Water Instruction

This course will prepare individuals to teach swimming lessons and basic water safety courses. Prerequisite(s): At least 17 years old with swimmer level skills (front and back crawls, side stroke, breast stroke, inverted breast stroke, ability to swim 500 yards continuously).

PHED 1761 - Beginning Tennis

This course includes the basic skills of tennis, rules interpretation, and game play. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 1771 - Intermediate Tennis

The course will include instruction and practice for stroke improvement, game strategies, and match play. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 1781 - Advanced Tennis

Continuation of PHED 1771. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 2000 - Topics In Physical Education

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHED 2012 - Introduction To Physical Education And Health

This course is designed to give the prospective teacher of physical education/health an insight into this area of specialization. Included are the historical, philosophical, psychological, and sociological principles of health, physical education and recreation with a survey of the latest research and literature in the field.

PHED 2101 - Participation In Intercollegiate Sports

Five days per week in season. Maximum credit, four hours. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 2141 - Cross Country Track

Participation in cross country track. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 2301 - Beginning Bowling

This course is an introductory class designed to teach students the basic skills of bowling. Instruction will include the basic skills, etiquette, scoring, and terminology of bowling. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 2311 - Intermediate Bowling

This course is a continuation of PHED 2301, Beginning Bowling. League play and advanced forms of competition will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): PHED 2301, or participation in league competition. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 2391 - Beginning Archery

This course will provide instruction, practice, and knowledge of rules, terminology, and equipment usage necessary for successful archery target shooting. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 2421 - Activities For Children With Disabilities

Instruction and participation in various activities designed for use by persons with such physical conditions as mental retardation, emotional disturbance, learning disabilities, sensory deficits, orthopedic involvement, neurological disturbance, dietary and general fitness.

PHED 2601 - Beginning Golf

The course will provide basic instruction in skills, rules, and etiquette that are necessary for playing and understanding the game of golf. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 2701 - Beginning Badminton

Introduction and progression in the basic skills of badminton-serve, forehand and backhand clears, smashes, drop shots and net strokes. Basic singles and doubles strategy and rules. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 2761 - Beginning Fencing

Knowledge and skill development in the basic techniques of foil fencing. Basic rules and strategy with limited experience in bouting. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 2771 - Intermediate Fencing

Intermediate and advanced skills in foil fencing, and beginning techniques in sabre and epee fencing for men. Emphasis on strategy and rules with extensive bouting experience. P.E. activity credit.

PHED 2791 - Dance For PE & Health Majors

This course will provide for the study and practice of the basic locomotor movements including the qualities, elements, and rhythms used in movement education for elementary age children and the basic skills, rhythms, elements, and qualities of dance for secondary students. Prerequisite(s): Physical Education/Health majors only.

PHED 3000 - Workshop

Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 6 hours of workshop may be counted toward a bachelor's degree.

PHED 3012 - Physical Education For Elementary Education Majors

The purpose of this course is to provide the prospective elementary school teacher with information pertinent to the teaching and organizing of a sound, purposeful physical education curriculum. Prerequisite(s): Enrollmelnt open to Elementary Education majors only with sophomore standing or above.

PHED 3023 - Adapted Physical Education

The purpose of this course is to develop competencies in the student for planning, developing, and implementing effective physical education programming for students with disabilities in grades K-12. In addition, information regarding specific disabling conditions will be disseminated to facilitate the student's understanding of disability, and how physical education can be used to ameliorate limitations within the student who has special needs. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment open to Physical Education/Health and Recreation Management majors only with junior or senior standing.

PHED 3303 - Physical Education In Elem School

This course will include an examination of the methods and materials necessary for instructing, planning and managing a developmental physical education program in the elementary school. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment open to Physical Education/Health majors only with junior or senior standing.

PHED 3333 - Mechanical Principles/Analysis Of Movement

This course will provide a study of the application of the physical laws of motion in an analysis of musculoskeletal action. Emphasis will be placed on the relevancy of the anatomical basis as the focal point for mechanical concepts. Prerequisite(s): HLTH 3222 or 3223.

PHED 3503 - Physiology Of Exercise

The course will examine the physiological effects of exercise, the responses and adaptations of body systems to exercise, the essentials of an adequate diet, and the function of nutrients in exercise. Prerequisite(s): HLTH 3222 or 3223.

PHED 3522 - Fitness Applications For PE

This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with the knowledge and skills used to effectively evaluate students in relation to nutrition, obesity, and other health indicators. A key focus of this course will be to implement innovative assessment and teaching techniques into the classroom setting that will focus on these specific areas of lifetime wellness. Prerequisite(s): PHED 2012.

PHED 3533 - Measurement-Evaluation In Health And Physical Education

The focus of this course is on the development of evaluation and measurement skills used by teachers and administrators of physical education. A major emphasis is placed on interpreting descriptive statistics, and developing test construction techniques. Students are given many opportunities to administer physical performance tests and to acquire knowledge about different grading techniques.

PHED 3990 - Advanced Topics

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHED 4103 - Theory Of Coaching Football

This course will cover various theories, methods and mechanics of coaching football, including consideration of fundamentals, rules, individual and team play, offensive and defensive formations and game strategy. Examples of practice and team organization, seasonal planning, staff organization and special teams will be explored.

PHED 4113 - Coach Volleyball & Softball

A study of the organization and administration of coaching techniques in the sports of volleyball and softball including teaching and correctional procedures of the basic skills of the games, offensive and defensive strategies, interpretation of rules, and philosophical approaches to coaching the sports for both sexes at all age levels.

PHED 4122 - Theory Of Coaching Baseball

A study of the material considered essential to the successful coaching of the sport of baseball including a knowledge of the game itself, the various skills and techniques used, the game strategy, and the rules; and appreciation of baseball's place in the athletic program and the education system and the coach's responsibility to those programs; and an understanding of coaching staff organization, planning and duties.

PHED 4132 - Coach Track & Field

A study of the fundamental conditioning, rules, objectives, specific skills, and training methods for track and field events including short and long distance running events, long jump, high jump, hurdling, pole vault, discus, shot and javelin.

PHED 4143 - Theory Of Coaching Basketball

This course is designed to provide prospective athletic coaches with a knowledge and skill introduction regarding the game of basketball. Emphsis is placed on organizational/management skills, coach/player relations, basketball rules/ terminology, fundamental skills, team offensive/defense, situational strategies, scouting, conditioning of players, and court maintenance.

PHED 4152 - Theory Of Coaching Wrestling

A course of study designed to develop the competencies essential to the successful coaching of wrestling. The focus is on conditioning/training activities, coaching techniques, competition strategies, equipment selection and modern coaching theories specific to the sport of wrestling.

PHED 4162 - Theory Of Coaching Soccer

A course of study designed to develop the competencies essential to the successful coaching of soccer. The focus is on conditioning/training activities, coaching techniques, competition strategies, equipment selection and modern coaching theories specific to the sport of soccer.

PHED 4202 - Theory Of Athletic Coaching

The course addresses the differences in levels of competitive sports, the personal roles that coaches should exhibit, the professional roles expected and the organizational influences on the world of a coach.

PHED 4212 - Officiating Football & Baseball

A study of the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to become a competent official in football and baseball including: rules interpretation, mechanics of officiating, pregame, game, and postgame procedures; purchase, care and official specifications of equipment needed for playing.

PHED 4232 - Organization & Administration Of High School Athletics

A study of the problems involved in the direction of high school athletics.

PHED 4303 - Methods For Teaching Physical Education In Secondary Schools

The purpose of this course is to provide the teacher candidate with the knowledge and experience necessary to apply proper disciplinary and pedagogical knowledge to the act of teaching. A variety of teaching styles and models will be explored in addition to administrative duties and responsibilities of the physical education teacher at the secondary level. Prerequisite(s): PHED 3303 and 3522; admission to Teacher Education program. Enrollment open to Physical Education/Health majors only.

PHED 4402 - Organization & Administration Of Health And Physical Education

A study of the organization and administration of physical education programs for the public schools.

PHED 4442 - Motor Learning

A study of the relationship of organismic and situational factors to the acquisition and performance of movement behaviors including generalized patterns and highly specific skills of sports and dance activities. The course deals with how persons learn movement skills; the interaction of cognitive, affective and psychomotor learning domains; application of learning theories to the skills of physical education and athletics. Prerequisite(s): HLTH 3223 & PHED 3333.

PHED 4712 - Psychology Of Sport

A study of the psychological factors affecting performance in sport from both the participant's and spectator's points of view.

PHED 4900 - Practicum

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHED 4910 - Seminar In Physical Education

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHED 4930 - Individual Study

Credit varies from 1 to 4 hours. Directed intensive study of definite problems or specific subjects based on approved outlines or plans; conferences, oral and written reports. Prerequisite(s): Written permission of department chairman.

PHED 4950 - Internship

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours.

PHED 4960 - Institute

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHED 4970 - Study Tour

Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHED 4980 - Workshop In Physical Education

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within a department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 6 hours of workshop may be counted toward a bachelor's degree.

PHED 5000 - Workshop In Physical Education

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 2 hours of workshop may be counted on a master's degree.

PHED 5102 - Problems Of Health And Physical Education

Individual investigation of research methods and special problems in health and physical education.

PHED 5122 - Program Design & Development In Health And Physical Education

An analytical study of aims, objectives, program activities methods and outcomes in the programs in health and physical education, within and outside the school setting.

PHED 5123 - Curriculum Construction Health & Physical Education

An analytical study of aims, objectives, program activities methods and outcomes in the teaching of health and physical education.

PHED 5153 - Physical Education Facilities/Equipment

A course emphasizing the functional planning of physical education facilities and equipment for outdoor and indoor areas, stadium, gymnasium, swimming pool and other.

PHED 5202 - Health & Physicial Education For The Elementary Teacher

Study of the basic content and general principles of health and physical education appropriate to the elementary school program; organization of materials, procedures and techniques of instruction. Prerequisite(s): PHED 3302 or its equivalent.

PHED 5212 - Health & Physicial Education For The Secondary Teacher

Study of the basic content and general principles of health and physical education appropriate to the secondary school program; organization of materials, procedures and techniques of instruction. Prerequisite(s): PHED 4303.

PHED 5222 - Physical Education In Higher Education

A study of the function of physical education in the general education and professional preparation curricula of higher education institutions. Also an intensive study of the physical education faculty member's role as a member of the higher education community.

PHED 5233 - Contemporary Issues In Physical Education And Sport

This course involves an analysis of selected contemporary issues in the areas of physical education and sport with emphasis on rational development and evaluation of viewpoints.

PHED 5252 - Legal Aspects Physical Education, Recreation And Athletics

A study of the legal responsibilities of persons functioning in the fields of physical education, recreation, and athletics including the application and interpretation of the law.

PHED 5272 - Motor & Body Image

A diagnostic-prescriptive approach in the determination and remediation of problems in motor development. Discusses the gross and fine-motor development and body-image development as relates to problems in learning and adjustment. The student experiences theoretical and practical activities: (1) administering motor-based tests common in schools, (2) developing a prescriptive program for remediation of deficits determined through testing, and (3) writing assessment results and recommending activities for alleviation.

PHED 5303 - Physical Based Human Performance

A study of the physiological effects of physical exercise. Prerequisite(s): PHED 3503.

PHED 5313 - Applied Sports Psychology

This course is a study of psychological theories and techniques that could be used to enhance the performance and personal growth of sports and exercise participants from youth to elite levels.

PHED 5363 - Psychological Basis Of Human Performance

A study of the principles of learning as applied in the teaching of physical education.

PHED 5393 - Research In Kinesiology & Health

This course is an overview of concepts and procedures necessary for designing, conducting, and analyzing research in Kinesiology and Health Studies from multiple research paradigms. The course will focus on the steps involved in the administraiton of a research project, including literature review, design, data collection, and analysis. Prerequisite(s): KINS 5233.

PHED 5602 - Physical Education & Recreation For The Exceptional Child

Understanding motor characteristics and assessing motor development of the exceptional child; development and adaptation of physical education and recreation programs; and field and/or laboratory experiences.

PHED 5632 - History & Philosophy Of Health & Physicial Education

A study of the historical and philosophical bases of health and physical education.

PHED 5672 - Public Relations In Health And Physical Education

Principles and practices involved in the presentation of health and physical education to the public.

PHED 5900 - Practicum

Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHED 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics

Credit varies from 1 to 4 hours. Directed intensive study on selected problems or special topics.

PHED 5930 - Individual Study

Credit varies from 1 to 4 hours. Directed intensive study on definite problems or special subjects, based on approved outlines or plans; conferences, oral and written reports. Prerequisite(s): An undergraduate major in the subject matter area to be studied and permission of graduate advisor.

PHED 5950 - Internship

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Supervised practical experience gained in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.

PHED 5960 - Institute

Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHED 5970 - Study Tour

Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.

PHED 5990 - Thesis

Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.