2007-2008 Academic Catalog

School of Social Sciences Exercise and Sport Science 120 Cedarville University 2007-08 Exercise and Sport Science Course Descriptions General Education PEF-1990 1 hour Physical Activity and the Christian Life –Fa,Sp,Su Study of the role of physical activity in the Christian life from a scriptural, physiological, and psycho-sociological perspective. Emphasis is placed upon developing and continuing active, healthy, Christian life practices. Letter-graded course. Activity Courses PEAF-1110 Personal Exercise Program: Men 1 hour and PEAF-1290 Personal Exercise Program: Women 1 hour The personal exercise program courses are individually developed to meet the unique activity needs of students with physical disabilities or conditions that preclude them from being safely or effectively involved in physical education activity courses. Departmental approval is required. PEA_-1240 through PEA_-2100 Courses 1-2 hours each Each course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in the respective activity area. Course requirements include examinations covering the activity subject, skills tests, class participation, and aerobics requirements. Grading options include letter grades or credit/no credit. These courses may be used by non-majors to satisfy the physical education component of the general education requirements and by majors to satisfy specific curricular requirements. PEAE-1240 Self Defense: Women –Fa,Sp 1 hour PEAE-1300 Contemporary Aerobics: Women –Fa,Sp 1 hour PEAE-1320 Aquaerobics: Women (Fee: $60)–Sp 1 hour PEAE-1400 Weight Training: Coed –Fa,Sp 1 hour PEAE-1450 Intermediate Weight Training –Fa,Sp 1 hour Prerequisite: PEAE-1400 Weight Traning: Coed PEAI-1430 Badminton: Coed –Sp 1 hour PEAI-1460 Bowling: Coed (Fee: $70)–Fa,Sp 1 hour PEAI-1540 Golf: Coed (Fee: $15)–Fa 1 hour PEAI-1550 Intermediate Golf: Coed (Fee: $25)–Fa 1 hour PEAI-1600 Racquetball: Coed (Fee: $15)–Fa,Sp 1 hour PEAI-1770 Tennis: Coed –Fa,Sp,Su 1 hour PEAI-1780 Advanced Tennis: Coed 1 hour PEAL-1420 Backpacking: Coed (Fee: $30)–Fa,Sp 1 hour PEAL-1510 Cycling: Coed –Fa 1 hour PEAL-1610 Rock Climbing: Coed (Fee: $25)–Fa,Sp 1 hour PEAL-1620 1 hour Intermediate Rock Climbing:Coed (Fee: $125)–Sp Prerequisite: PEAL-1610 Rock Climbing: Coed PEAR-2100 Rhythmics: Coed –Fa 1 hour PEAS-1120 Tumbling: Coed –Sp 1 hour PEAS-1130 Apparatus: Men –Sp 1 hour PEAS-1140 Apparatus: Women –Sp 1 hour PEAT-1020 Basketball: Coed –Sp 1 hour PEAT-1050 Soccer: Coed –Fa,Sp 1 hour PEAT-1820 Volleyball: Coed –Fa,Sp 1 hour PEAT-1830 Advanced Volleyball: Coed 1 hour PEAS-1700 Swimming I-Beginners: Coed –Fa 1 hour Designed for nonswimmers or swimmers with minimal swimming background; introduces and develops three strokes: front crawl, back crawl, and elementary back. (Fee: $35) PEAS-1720 Swimming II-Intermediate: Coed –Fa 1 hour Focuses on refining the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, side stroke, and breast stroke. Emphasis on increased endurance and conditioning level. Prerequisites: PEAS- 1700 Swimming I; American Red Cross Level IV certificate. (Fee: $35) PEAS-1730 Swimming III-Advanced: Coed –Sp 1 hour Designed for swimmers who have gained experience through lessons or competitive swimming. Course develops stroke proficiency for all strokes including the butterfly. Includes an introduction to training regimen for lifetime fitness. (Fee: $35) PEAS-1740 Lifeguarding Today: Coed –Sp 2 hours Provides lifeguards and lifeguard candidates with skills and knowledge necessary to keep the patron of an aquatic facility safe in and around the water. Teaching of lifeguarding skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies, preparing candidates to recognize emergencies, respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, and prevent drownings and other incidents. Prerequisite: age 15 or older; swim 500 yards continuously using front crawl, breast stroke, and side stroke; surface dive and submerge to a minimum depth of seven feet, retrieve a 10 pound object and return with it to the surface; tread water for two minutes using legs only. (Fee: $120) PEAS-1750 Water Safety Instructor: Coed –Sp 2 hours This course prepares, equips, and certifies individuals in American Red Cross swimming and water safety with the purpose of teaching water exploration, primary skills, stroke readiness, stroke refinement, skill proficiency, advanced skills, basic water safety, emergency water safety, and water safety instructor aide. (Fee: $135) (even years) Coaching CCHG-3670 Fundamentals of Coaching –Fa 3 hours Overview of the philosophy, psychology, organization, and general responsibilities of an athletic coach. Knowledge of motor learning and development and an overview of the organizational fundamentals of coaching for all the major sports. (even years) CCHG-3680 Scientific Basis of Coaching –Fa 2 hours Practical study of physiological and kinesiological principles of training and their application to various sports. (odd years) CCHG-3700 through CCHG-3760 Coaching 2 hours each Organization, skills, techniques, and strategies of the following sports: CCHG-3700 Coaching Volleyball –Fa (even years) 2 hours CCHG-3720 Coaching Basketball –Fa (odd years) 2 hours