1995-1996 Academic Catalog

Health and Physical Education Health PEH-200 Introduction to the Health Professions--W 2 hours An introductory course for students planning career involvement in health and health-related professions. The students will be introduced to health careers by providing descriptions of jobs, the educational and legal requirements, the work environment, and additional information about specific fields. PEH-250 Community Health Concepts--W 3 hours An analysis of current cominunity health problems and how solutions can be achieved in and through existing community health programs. (odd years) PEH-300 through PEH-308 Health Seminars--A,W,Sp 2 hours each The health seminars are designed to provide in-depth study of specific health topics, providing the student with a strong content base and practical experiences for professional and personal implementation. PEH-300 Consumer Health--A PEH-302 Stress Management Strategies--Sp PEH-303 Nutrition for Health and Weight Control--A PEH-304 Death and Dying: Education for Living--W PEH-305 Mood-Altering Substances--Sp PEH-306 Gerontological Health Issues--Sp PEH-307 Current Issues in Health--A PEH-308 EnVironmental Health--W PEH-313 School Health Program--Sp 4 hours An analysis of the scope of the school health program, including health services, healthfnl school living, and health instruction. PEH-316 Human Anatomy--A 5 hours A study of the structure of the human body and the relationships of its parts from a Christian-theistic perspective. There will be four lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. (Fee: $30) Prerequisite: BI0-100 Principles of Biology PEH-317 Human Physiology--W 5 hours A study of the functions and processes of the human organism and the relationship of design and function from a Christian perspective. There will be four lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. (Fee: $30) Prerequisite: PEH-316 Human Anatomy PEH-461 Teaching Health--A,W,Sp 3 hours Methods of instruction with an emphasis on curriculum planning and sequence: individual teaching experiences demonstrating the student's understanding and use of current trends in methods, teaching aids, and resource materials. Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program. Leisure PEL-281 Introduction to Camping 3 hours The development and scope of camping, including philosophies of centralized and decentralized camping, standards, administration, and basic campcraft skills. Special arrangement only. Major Requirements PEl-220 Individual and Dual Sports--Sp 3 hours Theory and practice in tennis, badminton, racquetball, bowling, golf, and other sports with attention given to vaiious teaching methods, sldlls, and rules. PET-221 Team Sports--A 3 hours Theory and practice in soccer, basketball, softball, baseball, volleyball, and novelty sports with attention given to various teaching methods, skills, and rules. PEM-235 Foundations of Physical Education--W 3 hours An orientation to the history, philosophy, and scope of modern physical education from a theistic perspective. PEM-236 Fundamental Motor Skills--W 2 hours A course for the development of cognitive and psychomotor knowledge of the fundamental locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative movement tasks and patterns. PEM-238 Motor Learning and Development--W 3 hours A study of the stages in motor development, factors affecting the acquisition of motor skills and learning as it relates to motor skill acquisition. PEM-240 First Aid and Safety Education--W,Sp 3 hours American Red Cross Standard First Aid and C.P.R. Certificate may be granted at the end of the course. (Fee: $5) PEM-350 Curriculum Development in Physical Education--A 4 hours Overview of the cutTiculum process in physical education specifi– cally giving attention to the theoretical base, process of curriculum design, and curricnlum development for elementary through high school edncational programs. (odd years) PEM-360 Physical Education in the Elementary School--W 5 hours An overview of the place of physical education in the elementary school curriculum with an emphasis on the study of current program content design and teaching techniques. PEM-362 Adapted Physical Education--Sp 5 hours A study designed to provide learning experiences in adapted physical education that will provide a foundation for working with disabled individuals in various mainstreamed and individualized sport, physical education and activity settings, or for pursuing further preparation in physical education for the disabled as a specialized area of service. A 50-hour field experience will accompany classroom instruction. PEM-385 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education--W 3 hours A study of existing programs of evaluation for physical education programs with consideration given to techniques of test administra– tion and the organization and interpretation of data collected. Prerequisite: PEM-235 Foundations of Physical Education. PEM-390 Physiology of Exercise--Sp 4 hours A study of the implication of the physiological process of the body under varying circumstances. Prerequisite: PEH-316,317 Human Anatomy, Human Physiology. PEM-392 Kinesiology--W 3 hours Application of the facts and principles of anatomy and physiology and their relationship to body movement; and the teaching of physical edu"ation skills. PEM-481 Organization and Administration of Sports and Athletics--Sp 4 hours A study of current issues, management techniques, and program– ming concepts as utilized in the administration of athletics, intramurals, and recreational sports. PEM-490 Physical Education Senior Seminar--A,W,Sp 1 hour each A study of current issues in the field of physical education along with the implications of physical education and sport on society. Students will also study sport law in addition to methods of research and evaluation. Students register for 1 hour each quarter of their senior year. PEM-495 Methods of Teaching Physical Education--A 3 hours Methods of instruction, current trends and practices in curriculum planning, and the utilization of teaching aids and resource materials. Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program. PEM-496 Field Experience--A 6 hours A six-week field experience graded on a Credit/No Credit basis. Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program. (Fee: $30). PEM-499 Internship in Physical Education--A,W,Sp 5-15 hours A field experience for non-teaching majors designed to provide an opportunity for students to be involved in a variety of activities compatible with their career interests. Departmental approval is required along with determination of the number of credit hours to be granted. Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.