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.
This three-credit course is designed to develop skills of students who will become health education teachers in K-12 schools. Topics include educational pedagogy, classroom management, and curriculum development, with a focus on skill-based instruction. To enable application of course content, students will have the opportunity to observe and teach in local schools.
Consideration is given to the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. Films and other visuals, visiting physicians and team trainers will be used to supplement instruction. The student will have an opportunity to gain practical experience. Lecture, one hour; laboratory, three hours.
Required for teacher certification in physical education. Theory and practice in methods of teaching physical education activities and supervising programs in the secondary school. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week. KHP 344 is to be taken concurrently with KHP 360.
The course addresses the scientific principles, concepts, and theories of strength training and conditioning and their applications to sport performance. Principles of physiology, biochemistry, biomechanics, and other sciences that relate to safe and effective execution of training programs are also addressed. The course is designed to prepare students for the National Strength and Conditioning Association's (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam.
An introduction to the necessary skills needed for the planning and conduct of modern elementary physical education programs. Emphasis is placed on teaching basic movement skills, fundamental rhythmic and sports skills. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week. KHP 344 should be taken concurrently with KHP 360.
