Physical Education
see also: 2002-2003
Course Schedule
The Physical Education Department offers three majors, physical education
(teaching or non-teaching), exercise science, and sports and fitness
center management, and two minors, physical education teaching and
coaching, to prepare students for opportunities in the health and
physical education field. In addition, the Department provides basic
instruction through a wide variety of activity courses for all students
at the College.
The major in physical education teaching leads to K-12 or standard
secondary teacher certification. Students desiring certification must
meet the requirements listed in the Education Department.
The major in exercise science supplies students with a strong foundation
for graduate studies in exercise physiology, biomechanics, cardiac
rehabilitation, sports medicine, physical therapy and allied health
fields.
The major in sports and fitness center management prepares students
for leadership roles in corporate fitness, agencies, institutions
and private fitness centers. Students enrolled in this program complete
an internship at a local fitness center or institution. With additional
business credits, students completing course work for this major may
also receive a minor in business administration.
All majors must take the following common core:
PHE 151 Personal Fitness
PHE 150 swimming and one of the following: aerobic dance, weight training, jogging or body conditioning
PHE 170 Team Sports Skills
PHE 171 Lifetime/Leisure Activities
PHE 200 Foundations of Physical Education
PHE 201 Introduction to Health
PHE 202 Sports Officiating
PHE 244 Care and Prevention of Injuries
PHE 302 American Red Cross First Aid
PHE 304 Motor Learning
PHE 319 Kinesiology
PHE 434 Movement Experiences for the Handicapped
PHE 443 Physiology of Exercise
PHE 444 Tests and Measurements in Health & Physical Education
Physical Education Major: consists of the common core and
the following: dance (PHE 150), PHE 324, 328, 329, 494 or 497,
and BIO 105.
Exercise Science Major: consists of the common core and 15 credits
chosen from the following: BIO 105, 130, 220, 226, 230, 350*, 355*; CHE
141-142, 301*-302*,410.1*; MAT 149, 151*; PHY 231-232, 271*-272*, PHE
408 and 409.
Sports and Fitness Center Management Major: consists of the
common core and the following: MAT 211, POE 261, BUS 385 (or equivalent);
BUS 221, 330, 357, 360, 391, and PHE 324, 408 and 409.
Coaching Minor: includes BIO 105, PHE 202, 244, 300, 302,
319*, and 443.
* Course has prerequisite
LOWER DIVISION
PHE-100 Varsity Athletics 1.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: permission. According to season. Activity class offered
to those who qualify for intercollegiate athletic teams: Varsity volleyball,
basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, golf and skiing. (PHE
ACTIVITY)
PHE-150 Physical Education Activity 1.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. A wide variety of basic instruction activity
classes to encourage participation and skill development in individual
and team sports at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Typical offerings include aerobic dance, ballroom dance, ballet I
and II, jazz dance I and II, choreography practice, rhythmic and movement
skills, badminton, basketball, body conditioning, bowling, golf, jogging,
judo, racquetball, rock climbing, kayaking, shooting, skiing, soccer,
softball, swimming, scuba diving, life guard training, volleyball
and weight training. (PHE ACTIVITY)
PHE-151 Personal Fitness 1.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. A course of study dealing with the development
of a personalized fitness program in which both health and skill-related
fitness components are included. Stress management, nutrition, exercise
precautions and equipment are also emphasized. Students develop self
assessments and individualized fitness programs. Individual labs are
required. (REQUIRED COURSE)
PHE-170 Team Sports Skills 2.0 cr.
Fall. (P.E. majors only). Instruction and practice in sport skills
(basketball, soccer, speed ball, volleyball, football and softball)
emphasizing fundamental, skill progression and practical applications
of team concepts.
PHE-171 Lifetime/Leisure Activities 2.0 cr.
Spring. (P.E. majors only). Instruction and practice in lifetime/leisure
activities (archery, badminton, pickleball, golf and tennis) emphasizing
fundamentals, skill progression and practical applications of the
activities.
PHE-200 Foundations of Physical Education 3.0 cr.
Fall. A course designed to acquaint the student with the concept
of physical education as a profession and to orient the student to
the College program. The course includes the history of physical education
including philosophical, sociological, institutional and personal
influences and application of education principles to physical education,
recreation and athletics.
PHE-201 Introduction to Health 3.0 cr.
Fall. An introductory survey of health with an emphasis on the
school environment. Topics include communicable and non-communicable
diseases, drugs, alcohol, human reproduction and school health assessments.
PHE-202 Sports Officiating 3.0 cr.
Spring. A study of the rules, mechanics and philosophy of sports
officiating.
PHE-244 Care & Prevention of Injury 3.0 cr.
Fall. Prereq.: BIO 105. A study of the prevention, recognition
and treatment of common athletic injuries, including emergency first
aid procedures, taping and wrapping.
PHE-294 Independent Study 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: permission. Special research projects
on selected topics. This course does not fulfill the general
graduation requirement for independent work. See independent guidelines.
UPPER DIVISION
PHE-300 Applied Sport Psychology 3.0 cr.
Fall. A course designed to teach the basics of motivation to physical
educators, coaches, sport participants and recreational professionals.
The course will focus on individual differences as they apply to sport
performance, emphasis on aggression, affiliation, motivation and personality
traits of the sport participant.
PHE-302 American Red Cross First Aid 1.0 cr.
Winter. A study of first aid procedures designed by the American
Red Cross. The course focuses on CPR and rescue breathing techniques
as well as emergency care and prevention of injuries and illness.
Healthy lifestyle and personal safety awareness will be included.
Certification is required for credit.
PHE-304 Motor Learning 3.0 cr.
Spring. A study focusing on motor development as it affects physical,
psychological and neurological factors of acquiring and developing
motor skills. This course also provides a theoretical and practical
basis for developing effective teaching/coaching strategies.
PHE-317 Drug Use & Abuse 3.0 cr.
Students will examine the nature and characteristics of stimulants,
depressants (including alcohol), hallucinogens, narcotics, tobacco,
and volatile chemicals. They will study patterns of use and abuse
as well as coping methods of treatment. The class will identify economic,
cultural and social problems related to use and abuse and evaluate
misconceptions.
PHE-318 Nutrition 3.0 cr.
Spring. A course designed to examine nutrition with specific concentration
on metabolism, activity and diseases. Vitamins, minerals and other
important nutrients and their functions will be studied.
PHE-319 Kinesiology 3.0 cr.
Fall. Prereq.: BIO 105. A study of the structure and movement
patterns of the human body with emphasis on structural design and
synergistic action of muscles. The course includes a review of the
relationship of human movement to the physical laws of the environment.
PHE-320 Moral Reasoning in Sport 3.0 cr.
Winter. A course to help athletes and others develop a moral reasoning
process based on honesty, responsibility, justice and beneficence.
The course will also address social issues within a sport context.
Students will use critical analysis concerning moral issues, which
may well uncover some perspectives about personal beliefs.
PHE-324 Management of PE, Recreation & Athletics 2.0 cr.
Fall. Underlying philosophy, principles, policies and procedures
of administration as applied to health, physical education, recreation
and athletics. The course includes leadership techniques, long-range
planning, budgeting, purchasing, facilities planning and care, curriculum
development, legal liability, public relations and evaluation.
PHE-328 Elem Curriculum Planning in Health & PE 2.0 cr.
Fall. Development of a curriculum in health and physical education
with emphasis at the K-8 grade levels, understanding lifespan development
of K-8 focusing on developing content in fundamental skills, assessment,
observation, test writing, planning of grade appropriate and developmentally
appropriate skills. Students will apply NASPE's national standards
in developing unit and lesson plans.
PHE-329 Secondary Curriculum Planning in PE 2.0 cr.
Spring. Development of a curriculum in physical education with
emphasis at the 8-12 grade levels that focusing on fitness, wellness
sport and lifetime activities to healthy lifestyle. Emphasis on unit
planning, lesson plans, assessment, development of portfolios with
class management and observation skills geared to working with all
secondary students in a variety of settings and the application of
NASPE's national standards in developing appropriate curriculum.
PHE-345 Advanced Athletic Training 3.0 cr.
Spring. Prereq.: PE 244 and BIO 105. An in-depth study of injury
evaluation and rehabilitation. Other topics discussed include nutrition,
sports law and athletic training administration.
PHE-408 Adult Fitness Programming 3.0 cr.
Fall. Prereq.: BIO 105 and PHE 443. A course designed to help
students gain experience in fitness assessment, exercise prescription
and fitness programming. Students will work hands on with clients,
who may include staff and faculty from various departments on campus,
who are interested in starting and maintaining an active lifestyle.
Students will provide the client a self-directed exercise program
that includes cardiorespiratory, strength training and flexibility
activities. This course is recommended for all students who wish to
pursue a career in adult fitness programming, community and corporate
wellness and cardiac rehabilitation.
PHE-409 Cardiac Rehabilitation 3.0 cr.
Winter. Prereq.: PHE 408. A course designed to follow PHE 408
for the student who would like to seek employment as an exercise specialist
in the field of cardiac rehabilitation. The student will build on
the foundation from PHE 408 to include assessment, prescription, and
training of special populations, the angina patient, CABG, PTCA, etc.
This course will also include interpretation of exercise eletrocardiography,
common medications, and emergency management of high risk patients.
PHE-412.1 Biomechanics 3.0 cr.
Winter. Prereq.: PHE 319 or permission. This course is an introduction
to biomechanics in physical education and sport. It will include review
of the mechanical principles governing motion (linear and angular
kinetics), acceleration and force (vectors, stability of joints, levers,
friction). Additionally, students will work on applications of mechanical
principles to include collisions, center of gravity, buoyancy, the
coefficient of lift and drag (Bermulli Principle pressure and Magnus
Effect spin).
PHE-434 Movement Experiences for the Handicapped 3.0 cr.
Spring. A study of prevalent disabilities with implications for
program development, organization, administration and evaluation of
adapted physical education at the elementary and secondary school
levels.
PHE-443 Physiology of Exercise 3.0 cr.
Spring. Prereq.: BIO 105. A study of the effects of exercise on
the structures and functions of the human body with emphasis on the
characteristics of muscular contraction, fatigue, mechanism of movement
and acquisition of skill.
PHE-444 Tests & Measurements in Health & PE 2.0 cr.
Fall. An analysis of and practice in the measurement of motor
ability, motor fitness and sport skills. The course also covers basic
statistical techniques necessary to implement a measurement program,
grading and measurement of mental objectives.
PHE-494 Independent Study 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: permission. Special research projects
on selected topics. See independent study guidelines.
(INDEPENDENT WORK)
PHE-497 Internship 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: permission. Individually arranged
internships at organizations such as the Idaho Youth Ranch, Idaho
State School Hospital, YMCA and agencies to enhance students' educational
opportunities. Term papers, reports or other assignments may be required. See internship guidelines.
(INDEPENDENT WORK)
PHE-498 Sport Science Seminar 1.0 cr.
Spring. Prereq.: senior standing. A critical review of current
research and related topics in sport science as well as seminars and
lectures on topics of current interest in sport science.
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