2300 PRINCIPLES OF KINESIOLOGY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION An introductory course
for Kinesiology and Physical Education majors and minors. Provides an overview of physical education and an examination of historical, biological, psychological, sociological, and curricular foundations. Every semester.
2201 BASIC RHYTHMICS Development of sequential fundamental movement patterns, creative
rhythms, singing games, basic folk, round, and square dance. On demand.
2203 GAMES FOR ELEMENTARY GRADES Sequential development of individual and group game
Proficiencies are earned in the following teaching courses:
*2212 TEACHING BOWLING AND GOLF Rules, skills, and strategies of playing and teaching
bowling and golf. Prerequisite: Kinesiology and Physical Education major or minor. Every semester.
2213 TEACHING ARCHERY AND BADMINTON Rules, skills, and strategies of playing and
teaching archery and badminton. Prerequisite: Kinesiology and Physical Education major or minor. Every semester.
2214 TEACHING TENNIS Rules, skills, and strategies of playing and teaching tennis. Prerequisite:
Kinesiology and Physical Education major or minor. Every semester, summer.
2215 TEACHING GYMNASTICS: WOMEN Rules, skills, and strategies of teaching gymnastics.
Prerequisite: Kinesiology and Physical Education major or minor. On demand.
2216 TEACHING GYMNASTICS: MEN Rules, skills, and strategies of teaching gymnastics.
Prerequisite: Kinesiology and Physical Education major or minor. On demand.
2222 TEACHING RACQUETBALL Rules, skills, and strategies of playing and teaching handball and
racquetball. Prerequisite: Kinesiology and Physical Education major or minor. Every semester, summer.
2223 TEACHING OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATIONAL GAMES This course
focuses on outdoor education and recreational games. The section on outdoor education emphasizes camping skills. The section on recreational games addresses primarily individual and dual recreational games and their place in the physical education curriculum. Prerequisite: Kinesiology and Physical Education major or minor. Spring.
2224 TEACHING SOCCER AND BASKETBALL Rules, skills, and strategy of playing and teaching
soccer and basketball. Prerequisite: Kinesiology and Physical Education major or minor. Every semester.
2225 TEACHING SOFTBALL AND SPEEDBALL Rules, skills, and strategy of playing and teaching
softball and speedball. Prerequisite: Kinesiology and Physical Education major or minor. Fall.
2226 TEACHING VOLLEYBALL AND TRACK AND FIELD Rules, skills, and strategy of playing
and teaching volleyball and track and field. Prerequisite: Kinesiology and Physical Education major or minor. Spring.
2227 TEACHING ROUND AND FOLK DANCE History and fundamentals of round and folk dancing
from various countries. Methods of introducing round and folk dance into the elementary and secondary school curriculum. Prerequisite: Kinesiology and Physical Education major or minor. On demand.
2228 TEACHING SQUARE DANCE History, skills, and techniques of square dancing and the
covered. Prerequisite: KPED 1102, Kinesiology and Physical Education major or minor. On demand.
2229 TEACHING BALLROOM DANCE Courtesies, techniques, and skills involved in ballroom
dance. The methods of introducing these dances in the school curriculum is covered. Prerequisite: Kinesiology and Physical Education major or minor. On demand.
2322 RECREATION LEADERSHIP Skills and techniques in conducting a variety of school and
community recreation activities. Prerequisite: KPED 1102. On demand.
2340 MOTOR DEVELOPMENT The study of motor development and motor learning of children and
adolescents. Special emphasis on (1) the relation of development and motor performance and (2) the developmental implications for skill learning and research on youth sports. Field experience will be required. Every semester.
2350 INTRODUCTION TO DANCE Instruction and practice in techniques of dance for the
educational setting. Course includes historical background and basic knowledge in several dance genres. Every semester.
2381 ANATOMICAL KINESIOLOGY A directed study of human anatomy with application to
kinesiological principles. This course will serve as a prerequisite to KPED 4300. Prerequisite: BIOL 1400. Every semester.
2395 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT Students will
develop competency in the selection and use of computer hardware and software pertinent to physical education and sport. Laboratory sessions are designed to provide direct experience with keyboard data entry and the use of peripheral equipment. On demand.
3210 COACHING BASEBALL Coaching techniques, drills, and team development for competitive
baseball programs. Fall.
3211 COACHING FOOTBALL Coaching techniques, drills, and team development for competitive
football programs. Fall, summer.
3212 COACHING BASKETBALL Coaching techniques, drills, and team development for competitive
basketball programs. Fall, summer.
3213 COACHING TRACK Coaching techniques, drills, and squad development for competitive track
and field programs. Spring.
3214 COACHING VOLLEYBALL AND GYMNASTICS Coaching techniques, drills, and team
development for competitive volleyball and gymnastics. On demand.
3240 SECONDARY SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAMS The administration of secondary school
athletics. Course work developed from the coach's and administrator's viewpoint with regard to scheduling, inventory, budget, and public relations. On demand.
3315 SPORTS OFFICIATING An examination of the basic elements of sports officiating to include
interpretations of rules and regulations and the proper techniques of officiating athletic contests. Sports covered are football, basketball, baseball, track, and volleyball. On demand.
curriculum theories, models, trends and issues, and the relationship between curriculum development and instructional strategies. Field experience will be required. Every semester.
3330 PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR ELEMENTARY GRADES Knowledge, methods, and
practical experience in organizing and teaching the various elements of elementary physical education. Field experience in the public schools will be required. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Every semester, summer.
3363 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION Coverage of handicapping condition and their
implications for participation in physical education. Clinical and field experiences will be provided to facilitate awareness of special students' needs. Field experience in the public school will be required. Every semester.
3382 MECHANICAL KINESIOLOGY The basic mechanisms of physical laws as applied to human
motion. The application of mechanical laws to the learning of physical skills in physical education is stressed. Prerequisites: PHYS 1400 and KPED 2381. Every semester.
4300 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY Adaptation and response of the human body to exercise with an
introduction to research. Prerequisite: KPED 2381 and KPED 3382. Every semester.
4310 METHODS AND MATERIALS OF SECONDARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION The
application of instructional methods in secondary physical education. Course includes writing and implementing instructional objectives, performing task analysis, designing and implementing lesson plans, and microteaching. Clinical and field experience will be required. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education. Every semester.
4320 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN HUMAN PERFORMANCE Analysis of the
oretical and practical issues involved in evaluation of motor behavior and knowledge. Interpretation of research with emphasis on statistical procedures is included. Every semester, summer.
4331 CARE AND PREVENTION OF EXERCISE AND SPORT INJURIES This course is designed
to introduce the physiology of prevention and care of exercise and sport injuries. Through class
presentations current trends in sports medicine are reviewed. Prerequisite: KPED 2381 or consent of the instructor. Every semester.
4351 PHYSICAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION Designed to create an understanding of the
place of physical education in education, the arrangement of units within the program, the process and responsibility of leadership, public relations, budgets, and facilities. Every semester.
4363 EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT IN ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION Development
of evaluation and assessment skills and exposure to specific research questions in the field of adapted physical education. Field experience will be required. On demand.
4390 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN KINESIOLOGY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Independent
study in a chosen area in Kinesiology and Physical Education. Honors course. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor and Chair. On demand.
4395 SPORT IN AMERICAN SOCIETY Study of sport within a sociological context. Theories of
sport and society will be examined to analyze and explain various relationships existing between sport and the American society. Particular attention directed toward sport and social groups, processes, forces,
and institutions. Every semester.
4171, 4271, 4371
WORKSHOP IN KINESIOLOGY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Specific topics/problems in
kinesiology and physical education. Variable credit (1-3 hours). On demand.
*The Bowling and Golf classes will be held at commercial establishments therefore, an additional fee will be charged.