| PE 106 - Gymnastics
Fundamentals - This course is based on a study of fundamental
gymnastics skills. Emphasis is placed on skill progression,
spotting, and an understanding of the mechanics involved in the
skills related to gymnastics. Educational gymnastics is also
covered. (3 credits) |
| PE 107: Aquatic Fundamentals - This course
provides the physical education major with an overview of the
essential elements of aquatic education. Emphasis will be placed on
the refinement of skills that are required skills in advanced
aquatic courses. If students cannot perform the required skills, it
is recommended that they take beginning swimming or personal
fitness swimming. (3 credits) |
| PE 110: Strength/Resistance Training - Designed
to provide practial knowledge to effectively design an
individualized weight training and/or body building
program. Specific emphasis will focus on strength training
principles, safety procedures, equipment, and individualized
programming (1 credit) |
| PE 111: Lacrosse - This course is
designed to develop skills that are necessary to play lacrosse. The
course also provides the opportunity to learn team strategies,
analysis of skill, and comprehension of rules. (1
credit) |
| PE 112: Bowling - This course is
designed to introduce the student to all phases of bowling through
application of the skills used in these activities. (1
credit) |
| PE 113: Golf - This course is
designed to introduce the student to all phases of golf through
application of the skills used in these activities. (1
credit) |
| PE 114: Orienteering - This course
is designed to teach the fundamental skills for traveling in the
outdoors by map and compass in unfamiliar territory. The sport
involves competitive cross country, hiking/running on a set course
as accurately and quickly as possible (1 credit) |
| PE 115: Hatha Yoga - This course
helps with the physical manipulation of the body into asanas using
relaxation and breathing techniques. (1 credit) |
| PE 118: Basketball - This course
offers an opportunity to learn and to develop the basic skills and
techniques used in playing basketball. (1 credit) |
| PE 121: Racquetball - This course
provides an opportunity to acquire the basic knowledge, etiquette,
skill and rules of the game of racquetball. (1 credit) |
| PE 125: Bicycling - This course
helps develop safe cycling skills. Included in the course will be
the opportunity to learn how to select and maintain bicycles. (1
credit) |
| PE 126: Field Hockey - This course helps students
to learn and develop the basic skills and techniques used in
playing and teaching field hockey. (1 credit) |
| PE 127: Touch and Flag Football -
this course helps students develop the basic skill, appreciation
and knowledge of this recreational sport activity. (1
credit) |
| PE 132: Beginning Gymnastics - This
course covers the fundamental skills associated with gymnastics.
The classwork is based on a sound progression of skills, with an
understanding of the mechanics involved in the sport. (1
credit) |
| PE 133: Tai Chi Chuan: Chinese Classical
Exercise: Chinese Classical Exercise - An introduction to the
Chinese Classical Exercise System inspired by the Chinese "Book of
Changes." Tai Chi Chuan concentrates on relaxed movement, proper
breathing and attention to posture. Any age or physical performance
level may participate. (1 credit) |
| PE 134: Judo - This course deals
with the skills, knowledge, and attributess needed to become a
begining player in the game of Judo. Skill level gained are
equivalent to green belt level in the Judo ranking system. (1
credit) |
| PE 135: Karate - This course
introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and training
techniques in karate. The formal skills are taken from the Korean
Art of Tae Kwon Do. (1 credit) |
| PE 140: Downhill Snow Skiing I -
This course students to acquire a basic knowledge and appreciation
of skiing as a sport and as a life-time leisure activity. Safety
procedures and skiing etiquette also are discussed. Instruction
takes place at Peek N' Peak Ski Resort. (1 credit) |
| PE 141: Personal Physical Fitness -
This course provides students the opportunity for individual
assessment and exercise programs to improve and/or maintain
physical fitness and weight control. Principles involved with the
maintenance of physical fitness, weight control, diets, and the
aging process will be provided through lecture. (1
credit) |
| PE 142: Soccer - This course
includes the fundamentals of the game including the skills and
rules for both regular students and special groups. (1
credit) |
| PE 145: Softball - This course
covers the fundamental skills of softball, including individual
skills to offensive and defensive play. (1 credit) |
| PE 146: Beginning Swimming - This
course is designed to provide the novice or non-swimmer with
the opportunity to learn elementary back stroke, water safety
skills, diving and adjustment to water. (1 credit) |
| PE 149: Tennis - This course teaches
basic fundamentals. The rules, regulations, and history of tennis
also will be covered, along with strategies of the single and
double games. (1 credit) |
| PE 150: Practical Application - This course
provides students with early-on structured observations,
micro-teaching experiences and seminars to enhance their awareness,
understanding and comprehension about persons of all ages in public
and private schools, sport facilities, sport and fitness agencies.
PESM 150 may be repeated to a maximum of 4 credits in different
experiences. Prerequisite: PESM 194. (1 credit) |
| PE 151: Track and Field - Students
will be introduced to various running, jumping, and throwing events
invloved with track and field. Skill acquisition, training methods,
and nutritional recommendations will be emphasized. (1
credit) |
| PE 152: Practical Introduction to Teaching Physical
Education and Health - This course provides students the
opportunity to observe the art of teaching, and the act of learning
in physical education classes at the elementary, middle, and high
school levels. Students will use observation tools designed to help
them recognize the varied responsibilities of, and skills needed,
in teaching physical education and health, and to aid them in
recognizing the characteristics of learners at different stages of
their development. (3 credits) |
| PE 154: Beginning Volleyball - This
course is designed for students to acquire the fundamental skills
of volleyball. Techniques, rules, and strategies of the game will
be emphasized. (1 credit) |
| PE 173: Teaching of Soccer/Basketball - This
course introduces the fundamentals and teaching methods of the
games of soccer and basketball through physical skill development.
(1 credit) |
| PE 174: Teaching of Softball/Volleyball - This
course teaches students the basic skills of volleyball and softball
along with learning the teaching and coaching. (1
credit) |
| PE 175: Teaching of Track and Field - This course
emphasizes track and field skill acquisition along with
identification of appropriate teaching methods associated with
these activities. (1 credit) |
| PE 176: Teaching of Flag Football/Wrestling -
This course introduces the basic skills of the sport of football
and wrestling and explains the history, rules, equipment and safety
procedures for participation. The course also offers the students
the opportunity to achieve minimal level cognitive, psychomotor,
and affective proficiency, not only for participation, but also for
the teaching and coaching of the sport of football and wrestling.
(1 credit) |
| PE 177: Teaching of Self-Defense/Lacrosse - This
course deals with the skills, knowledge, and attributes needed for
self-defense and lacrosse. This course also emphasizes the
teaching, coaching, officiating, and physical skill development of
men's and women's lacrosse. (1 credit) |
| PE 178: Teaching of Golf and Bowling - This
course introduces students to all phases of golf and bowling
through the proactical application of the skills used in these
activities. (1 credit) |
| PE 179: Teaching of Archery/Field Hockey - This
course offers an opportunity to develop skills, to learn
techniques, and to achieve personal satisfaction in the performance
and teaching of beginning archery and field hockey. (1
credit) |
| PE 181: Adventures in Backpacking -
This course teaches the basic knowledge and skills of backpacking
travel in a temperate environment. Techniques such as how to use
and to carry a backpack, hiking skills including route selection
and trail negotiation with a pack, map, and compass techniques,
knowledge and care of backpacking equipment, planning backpacking
trips, and environmentally sound backpacking skills will be
covered. The course includes a mandatory weekend trip to put skills
to practical use. (1 credit) |
| PE 182: Introduction to Rock
Climbing - Introduces students to the fundamental skills of
rock climbing. Beginning skills in belaying, static climbing,
rappelling, prusskikng and artificial wall climbing safety
considerations will be covered. (1 credit) |
| PE 184: Adventure Games - This
course is designed to provide physical activity and direct
experience in adventure challenges requiring self-discipline,
willing to try, and personal ocmmitment. Coursework includes
physical fitness and flexibility exercises, aerobic games,
cooperative games and nongames, group initiatives, trust
activities, and challenge course low and high elements involving
perceived physical and psychological risk and challenges. (1
credit) |
| PE 186: Cross Country Skiing - This
course teaches the fundamental knowledge and skills of classical
cross country skiing and touring, including waxing and equipment
care. (1 credit) |
| PE 187: Flatwater Canoe Tripping -
This course teaches the basic skills and concepts of flatwater
canoe camping, such as how to enter and to exit a canoe, tandem
paddling techniques, canoe safety, and canoe portaging. Students
will also learn basic canoe camping skills, including food
planning, how to use camping equipment, and minimum impact camping
techniques. Students will participate in a mandatory weekend canoe
camping experience to put learned skills to practical use. (1
credit) |
| PE 188: Sailing - This course offers
students an opportunity to develop skills, to learn techniques, and
to achieve personal satisfaction in beginning sailing. The course
also involves knowledge and application of the rules of water
safety to the sport of sailing. This class is designed for
beginners. At its conclusion students will be able to enjoy sailing
as a lifetime recreational sport. (1 credit) |
| PE 189: Basic Canoeing - Instruction
focuses on the fundamental skills and concepts needed to operate a
canoe effectively and safely. Basic skills, such as how to enter
and exit a canoe, canoe safety, and tandem paddling techniques, are
discussed. (1 credit) |
PE 191: Foundations of Physical Education - This
course is designed to introduce the students majoring in physical
education teacher education to the historical, philosophical,
cultural and sociological influences that have shaped the
profession of teaching physical education. A foundational
perspective will be taken to clarify the related disciplines,
history, and current issues of physical education and of education,
from the ancient cultures to the 21st Century.
(2
credits) |
| PE 192: Diversity Issues in Physical Education -
This course will explore differences among students within a
variety of physical activity settings. Students will learn about
other people and explore how others view participation in physical
activity and exercise. This course will help students become
sensitive to and appreciate the diversity of others, thus,
demonstrating responsible social behaviors that will enable them to
interact in a positive manner with diverse groups within the
physical education enrichment. (2 credits) |
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