PE 200 Foundation of Elementary School Physical Education

Emphasizes the concepts, theories, and practical application of both activity-based and movement education-based elementary school physical education programs. Material will include movement concepts, locomotor and nonlocomotor activities, manipulative skills, and skill themes. Additional topics will focus on rhythmic activities, low-organized games, educational gymnastics, and other movement experiences for early childhood and elementary school-aged children. Evaluative techniques, teaching strategies, and organizational plans will also be discussed. (R only) Assessment levels: EL 104/EN 002, RD 120. Three hours each week. 3 credits

PE 202 Principles and Practices of Health Related Fitness

Covers fundamental principles of fitness and wellness. Students will develop individualized programs, acquire knowledge of revelant concepts and techniques, assess fitness status, utilize a variety of fitness equipment, and participate in physical activities to promote an understanding of the value of exercise and to encourage permanent lifestyle change. 3 credits

PE 203 Overview of Physical Education

A contemporary orientation to the complex and diverse field of physical education for students who are preparing to enter one of the subdisciplines within the profession, for example, teacher education, or exercise science. (R only) Assessment level: EN 101/101A. Three hours each week. 3 credits

PE 213 Basketball for Physical Education Majors

Emphasis on individual skill acquisition, performance analysis, and teaching techniques. Includes basic skills, sport-specific conditioning, drills, game strategies, teaching progressions, and methods for leading safe and effective instructional activities. Course assignments include lesson and unit plan preparations with in-class practice teaching experiences. (R only) Assessment levels: EL 104/EN 002, RD 120. One hour lecture, one hour laboratory each week.1 credit

PE 216 Soccer for Physical Education Majors

Emphasis on individual skill acquisition, performance analysis, and teaching techniques.Includes basic skills, drill, game strategies, teaching progressions. Course assignments include lesson and unit plans and in-class teaching. 1 credit

PE 220 Volleyball for Physical Education Majors

Emphasis on individual skill acquisition, performance analysis, and teaching techniques. Includes basic skills, sport-specific conditioning, drills, game strategies, teaching progressions, and methods for leading safe and effective instructional activities. Course assignments include lesson and unit plan preparations with in-class practice teaching experiences. (R only) Assessment levels: EL 104/EN 002, RD 120. One hour lecture, one hour laboratory each week.1 credit

PE 224 Tennis for Physical Education Majors

Emphasis on individual skill acquisition, performance analysis, and teaching techniques. Includes basic skills, sport-specific conditioning, rules interpretation, game tactics, teaching progressions, and methods for leading safe and effective instructional activities. Course assignments include lesson and unit plan preparations with in-class practice teaching experiences. (R only) Assessment levels: EL 104/EN 002, RD 120. One hour lecture, one hour laboratory each week.1 credit

PE 225 Badminton for Physical Education Majors

Emphasis on individual skill acquisition, performance analysis, and teaching techniques. Includes basic skills, drill, game strategies, teaching progressions. Course assignments include lesson and unit plans and in-class teaching. 1 credit

PE 228 Group Fitness Instructor Training

Course designed to develop skills and knowledge necessary to provide safe and effective group fitness instruction using a variety of exercise modalities. This course includes knowledge and application of training principles and exercise techniques to develop cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and muscular flexibility. Scientific principles of anatomy, kinesiology, and exercise physiology are studied and applied. Instructional techniques such as effective communication, motivational skills, class design, injury prevention, cueing, and accommodations for special populations are studied and applied. Course assignments include lesson and unit plan preparations and class teaching experiences. Students successfully completing the course will have the opportunity to sit for the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam. (R and T only) Assessment levels: EN 101/101A, RD 120. One and a half hour lecture, two hours laboratory each week. 3 credit

PE 230 Advanced Weight Training: Theory and Program Design

Emphasis on instructional techniques and skill development in progressive resistance strength training. Anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical principles are studied and applied to design effective programs for individuals and specific populations. Equipment considerations, maintenance, safety, organization, and injury prevention are covered in the use of free weights, resistance machines, and plyometric training methods. Students develop the skills to assess, develop, and evaluate muscular strength and endurance programs. Course assignments include in-class practice teaching experiences. (R only) PREREQUISITES: PE 186 and PE 202, or consent of department. Three hours each week. 3 credits

PE 231 Health Fitness/PE Major Practicum

The student serves as an instructional assistant in fitness activities with the college-based employee wellness program. Course objectives are individualized to the student with an emphasis on hands-on experiences. Combines 75 hours of on-site experience and 8 1 hour seminars. 1 credit

PE 235 Fundamentals of Athletic Training

Basic concepts and techniques in prevention, recognition, and management of common sport and exercise injuries. Course includes methods in conditioning for injury prevention, evaluation, safety, emergency procedures, taping, and reconditioning. (R only) PREREQUISITE: BI 204 and HE 205, or consent of department. Assessment level: EN 101/101A. Three hours each week.3 credit

PE 237 Advanced Metobolic Assessment and Program Design

An examination of scientifically-based assessment techniques used to evaluate cardio-respiratory endurance and body composition. Principles of exercise, interpretation of assessment results, and program design are applied to develop safe, individualized exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals and special populations using American College of Sports Medicine guidelines. Safety considerations, identification of risk factors, and contradictions are emphasized. (R only) PREREQUISITES: PE 202 and MA 091 or higher, or consent of department. Three hours each week.3 credit

PE 238 Personal Training Techniques

An examination of personal training programming concepts, training methodology, and business practices. Creative program design, motivation strategies, appropriate assessment techniques, communications and interpersonal skills, training styles, and client expectation issues will be explored. Students will learn various one-to-one instructional techniques appropriate for working with clients at a fitness center, in the home, and in other activity settings. Topics concerning career opportunities, role and responsibilities of trainers, recruitment and retention of clients, business ethics, promotion and marketing strategies, liability insurance, fee structures, certification, and continuing education opportunities will be addressed. Students will gain experience as an apprentice personal trainer during the course sequence. (R only) PREREQUISITES: PE 230 and PE 237, or consent of department. Three hours each week. 3 credit