An introduction to the history and philosophy of physical education. An emphasis will be on: (1) the role of philosophy, educational philosophy, and the philosophy of physical education and (2) the major historical influences in the development of existing physical education programs in the United States.
Designed to familiarize the professional physical education student with the theory, techniques, and practices of physical fitness and conditioning. Understanding of the basic principles and an attainment of above average personal fitness status is expected of the students. The primary goal of the course is to equip students with knowledge and skill to design and carry out safe and meaningful physical conditioning programs.
This course is designed to familiarize students with evidence-based sexuality education practices/strategies/activities as they occur in school and community settings. Emphasis is placed on justification of sexuality education, relevant content, appropriate teaching techniques, and precautions to take when teaching sexuality education. Students will be taught developmentally appropriate, medically accurate, inclusive, and trauma-informed strategies used in sexuality education across the lifespan.
This course is designed to prepare future health educators in both school and community settings. Students will become familiar with evidence-based drug education practices/strategies/activities and drug use treatment programs as they occur in school and community settings. Emphasis will be placed on the social-ecological understanding of drug use by youth, young adults, and at-risk community populations including the physiological, psychological, and social effects and consequences of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
The study of health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention concepts as applied to individual, familial, and community health.
Course focuses on the interrelationship between nutrition and physical fitness. The intent is to provide the student with the information necessary to formulate an individualized plan for the achievement and maintenance of adequate nutrition and physical fitness. Weight control will be discussed in this content. Team taught by nutrition faculty and health, physical education and recreation faculty. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours.
This course is designed to familiarize the professional physical education student with the skills, practices, techniques, rules, and strategies of the sports of: soccer, volleyball, and team handball. The primary goal of the course is to equip the student with the skills necessary to effectively teach these three sports in both the upper elementary and secondary schools. Development of at least an intermediate skill level is expected of the students. Laboratory: Six hours per week for one semester.
Leadership training in the teaching of swimming, lifesaving, diving, synchronized swimming, competitive swimming, camp waterfront, beach and pool operation and exhibition. Laboratory, four hours.
A survey course in the social science foundation of sport. Study of the sociological and psychological concepts which are relevant in understanding of sport in this country and the world. After the successful completion of this course the student should be able to define, discuss, and identify the basic social and psychological factors which are related to the pursuit of movement through sport. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
This course will provide students with introductory knowledge, interpretations skills, and mechanical techniques of officiating.
