1952-1953 Academic Catalog

56 CEDARVILLE COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL COURSES 112 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION A study and discussion of the aims and objectives of Physical Education including historical development, relation to the general field of edu, cation, and analysis of present day programs and methods in terms of objectives. Three hours credit. 121 METHODS OF TEACHING GAMES OF LOWER ORGANIZATION A study of the theories offered in explanation of the play tendency. Methods of teaching games, stunts, and activities adaptable to grades one through twelve; methods of presenting materials and activities in schools, gymnasiums, and play grounds. Two hours credit. 122 THE TEACHING OF RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES Fundamental principles, methods and materials, practice in teaching rhythmic fundamentals and creative dance for elementary school levels; singing games, folk, square, social and modern dance for vanous age levels. Two hours credit. 211 PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY HYGIENE A study of those health practices, understandings and attitudes which affect the personal fitness of the individual and the welfare of the com, munity in which he lives. Emphasis is placed upon current trends, con, ditions, and practices which may enable the student to organize this knowledge into effective applications for meeting the needs of personal and community health. Three hours credit. 221 RECREATIONAL LEADERSHIP To develop leadership among those interested in recreational activities, camping, and hobbies. Two hours credit. Elective. 241,242 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY A course designed to give students who .are planning to teach in the area of physical education basic understandings with respect to the structure and functions of the human body. It includes a treatment of basic anatomical and physiological concepts pertinent to the physical education program. Three hours credit per semester. 311 lNTRAMURALS ACTIVITIES A study of recreational activities, their rules, history, place in physical education and recreational programs. Practice and methods of teach, ing skills in speedball, touch football, basketball, badminton, table ten, nis, wrestling, etc. Includes laboratory experiences. Two hours credit.