510 Special Topics (1-3 hours)
A sub-title will be used for each class in schedule, (i.e., PE 510 Special Topics, Hunter Safety Certifica- tion). The sub-title description will vary depending on the particular workshop. (SS)
512 Socio-Psychological Aspects of Human Performance (3 hours)
Analysis of sociological and psychological aspects which influence human performance. Prerequisites: PE 22-239, 254, 333; upper-division standing or permission of instructor. (F)
523 Motor Development (3 hours)
This course is designed to focus on normal and abnormal motor development of school-age indi- viduals. Emphasis is placed on the study of the
536 Mechanical Analysis of Sports Skills (3 hours)
Designed to improve the student’s ability to teach physical education or coach by analyzing a variety of activities in terms of the fundamental principles of mechanics. Prerequisites: PE 22-254, 336. (SS)
537 Assessment in Physical Education (3 hours)
A study of the evaluation procedures in physical education, the administration of such procedures, and the interpretation of the results by fundamental statistical methods. (F, S)
550 Community Health (3 hours)
Historical, physical, biological, and socio-cultural factors that influence the magnitude and character of health problems, goals, and solutions. (F, S)
552 Health Promotion (3 hours)
The study of the organization and implementation of a comprehensive health promotion program. Practical applied experiences are included. (F, S)
554 Human Sexuality (3 hours)
A study of the historical, biological, psychological, and socio-cultural aspects of sexuality in relation to modern life. (F, S)
571 Driver and Traffic Safety Education II (3 hours)
Professional preparation for organization, admin- istration, finance, special programs and evaluation of driver education programs. Includes laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: PE 22-271. (SS)
580 Methods in Secondary Physical Education (3 hours)
A survey of teaching styles and pedagogy. Special emphasis is given to daily teaching methodology with practical experiences. The relationship of methods of teaching to curriculum is also cov- ered. (Must be taken prior to directed teaching.) Prerequisites: PE 22-239, 332, 430 and 431 or equivalent. (F, S)
630 Curriculum in Health and Physical Education (3 hours)
Principles and procedures in the development of curriculum in health and physical education with emphasis on the teaching situation. (S, SS)
632 Exercise Physiology (3 hours)
A study of the role of physiology in exercise, includ-
ing exercise testing and the writing of exercise prescriptions. Prerequisites: PE 22-254, 332 or equivalent. (S, SS)
633 Human Pathophysiology and Epidemiology (3 hours)
Emphasis on the pathology of lifestyle choices and behaviors. Considers epidemiology in discussion of diseases linked to identified diseases. (S, SS)
635 Adaptive Physical Education (3 hours)
Analysis of general and specific problems per- taining to the handicapped student; emphasis on current research and use of therapeutic measures. (F, S, SS)
636 Research Methods in Health, Physical Education and Recreation (3 hours)
An introduction to present-day methods and tech- niques of research, applicable to the fields of health, physical education and recreation. (S, SS)
637 Sports and Exercise Nutrition (3 hours)
Emphasis on the bioenergetics and nutrition for human performance and health. Addresses the role of diet and nutrition in health and diseases, and ergogenic aids. (F, SS)
638 Physical Education in the Elementary School (3 hours)
A course designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop a program of activities for K-8 physical education as well as acquire skills in supervision and methodology in K-8 physical education. Prerequisite: PE 22-238 or permission of instructor. (SS)
639 Independent Study in Physical Education (1-3 hours)
An advanced course designed to pursue a given content area. Advisor’s consent is required. (F, S, SS)
640 Improving Instruction through Systematic Observation (3 hours)
Considers techniques and strategies for instruc- tional improvement for a variety of settings, includ- ing formal school settings and other educational and informational settings. Students will become familiar with systematic observation analysis instru- ments, procedures and techniques. (F, SS)
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649 Independent Study in Recreation (1-3 hours)
An advanced course designed to pursue a given content area. Advisor’s consent is required. (F, S, SS)
659 Independent Study in Health (1-3 hours)
An advanced course designed to pursue a given content area. Advisor’s consent is required. (F, S, SS)
665 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Data (3 hours)
Basic foundation of data analysis covering descrip- tive and inferential statistics and how to use these to improve practice, research and appropriately assess findings. Covers both parametric and nonparamet- ric applications to the health, physical education, recreation and dance fields. (F, SS)
679 Independent Study in Safety (1-3 hours)
An advanced course designed to pursue a given content area. Advisor’s consent is required. (F, S, SS)
680 Health Sciences Field Experience (3-6 hours)
A required practical experience that includes op- portunities to apply practical skills in the varied fitness/wellness/health or educational setting. (F, S, SS)
681 Administration of Health, Physical Education and Sport (3 hours)
Organization and management of interscholastic and intercollegiate athletics. Problem solving ap- proaches are used. (F, SS)
682 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3 hours)
Practical and theoretical study of the care of athletic injuries. Prerequisite: PE 22-382 or permission of instructor. (SS, even years)
683 Secondary School Health Methods (3 hours)
Organizing health instruction, development and appraisal of materials, and use of active/authentic instructional strategies for grades 9-12. Provides a framework for the development and implementa- tion of a Comprehensive School Health Program. (F, SS)
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690 Research Paper (1-4 hours)
Selected individual problems, with in-depth research in an area of the student’s interest. Prerequisite: PE 22-636. (F, S, SS)
699 Thesis (2-4 hours)
Allows the student to explore the potential of physical education as an area of research and scholarly effort. Demands in-depth and breadth of background review. Prerequisite: PE 22-636. (F, S, SS)