Physical Education

Seasonal sport activity offering; sport topic varies. Instruction, demonstration and practice, fundamental skills, knowledge of rules and strategies of play will be covered. Interclass competition. This course may be repeated three times for a maximum four credits. Pre-requisite: None 1 Semester hour Repeatable: This course may be repeated three times for a maximum of four credits. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab/week

Instruction in cross country running. Skill development in areas of form, pace and finish. Strategies of base, speed work (intervals), and tapering will be taught along with knowledge of current race protocols. Active running experience. This course may be repeated one time for a maximum of two credits. Pre-requisite: None 1 Semester hour(s) Repeatable: This course may be repeated one time for a maximum of two credits. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab/week

Instruction and play in the game of baseball. Skill development in areas of hitting, fielding, base running, pitching, and defensive positioning. Collegiate level offensive and defensive strategies will be taught along with knowledge of current rules and team strategies. Active game scenarios and interclass competitions. This course may be repeated one time for a maximum of two credits. Pre-requisite: None 1 Semester hour(s) Repeatable: This course may be repeated one time for a maximum of two credits. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab/week

Instruction in Track and Field. Skill development in areas of running and/or field events. Areas may include sprinting, hurdling, middle distance, distance or relay running, as well as throwing and jumping events. Active participation experience. This course may be repeated one time for a maximum of two credits. Prerequisite: None 1 Semester hour Lecture/lab hours: 2 lab/week This course may be repeated one time for a maximum of two credits

Instruction and play in the game of softball. Skill development in areas of hitting, fielding, base running, pitching, and defensive positioning. Collegiate level offensive and defensive strategies will be taught along with knowledge of current rules and team strategies. Active game scenarios and interclass competitions. This course may be repeated one time for a maximum of two credits. Pre-requisite: None 1 Semester hour(s) Repeatable: This course may be repeated one time for a maximum of two credits. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab/week

This course is designed to provide knowledge about the basic principles of nutrition, nutrition in health promotion and nutrition in health care. The topics of this course include essential nutrients, their sources, absorption, metabolisms and functions, nutrition across the life span and an introduction to clinical nutrition. Credit will not be awarded for both PED 115 and NRS 132. Prerequisite: None 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week NOTES: All courses may be selected as an elective course in all programs. All one credit activity courses may be repeated for a total of two credits.

Instruction and play in the game of basketball. Skill development in areas of passing, dribbling, shooting, rebounding, and defensive movement. Collegiate level offensive and defensive systems will be taught along with knowledge of current rules and team strategies. Active game scenarios and scrimmages. This course may be repeated one time for a maximum of two credits. Prerequisite: None 1 Semester hour(s) Repeatable: This course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab/week NOTES: All courses may be selected as an elective course in all programs. All one credit activity courses may be repeated for a total of two credits.

Instruction is designed to create high intensity, individualized and structured workout routines with emphasis in challenging the participant. Will also include testing and measuring of physical abilities and sports skills. Included are suggestions for relaxation, the effects of exercise and diet on the body, warm-up exercises and self-testing stunts. This course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Prerequisite: None 1 Semester hour(s) Repeatable: This course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab/week NOTES: All courses may be selected as an elective course in all programs. All one credit activity courses may be repeated for a total of two credits.

Instruction and play in the game of tennis. Skill development in areas of serve, strokes, footwork, and net play. Collegiate level offensive and defensive strategies will be taught along with knowledge of current rules and doubles play. Active game scenarios and interclass match competitions. This course may be repeated one time for a maximum of two credits. Prerequisite: None 1 Semester hour(s) Repeatable: This course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab/week Notes: All courses may be selected as an elective course in all programs. All one credit activity courses may be repeated for a total of two credits.

Instruction and play in the game of volleyball. Skill development in areas of serving, passing, setting, spiking, digging, and blocking. Collegiate level offensive and defensive systems will be taught along with knowledge of current rules and team strategies. Active games scenarios and interclass competitions. This course may be repeated one time for a maximum of two credits. Prerequisite: None 1 Semester hour(s) Repeatable: This course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab/week NOTES: All courses may be selected as an elective course in all programs. All one credit activity courses may be repeated for a total of two credits.

Instruction and play in beginning golf. Skill development in areas of full swing, fairway iron and wood play, pitching and chipping, and putting. Collegiate level course management will be taught along with knowledge of current rules and strategies of play. Active golfing experience. This course may be repeated one time for a maximum of two credits. Prerequisite: None 1 Semester hour(s) Repeatable: This course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab/week NOTES: All courses may be selected as an elective course in all programs. All one credit activity courses may be repeated for a total of two credits.

Introduction to and participation in an approved cardiovascular, muscular development and/or high intensity interval training program (HITT) through the use of any of the following methods (as pre-determined): sub-maximal weights with multiple repetitions, use of cardio equipment, general strength and flexibility routines, circuit training, etc. Students will seek to improve general and specific levels of fitness. This course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Prerequisite: Physician consent if a person is considered high-risk for heart disease or may have previous injuries 1 Semester hour(s) Repeatable: This course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab/week NOTES: All courses may be selected as an elective course in all programs. All one credit activity courses may be repeated for a total of two credits.

Introduction to and participation in an approved cardiovascular, muscular development and/or high intensity interval training program (HITT) through the use of any of the following methods (as pre-determined): sub-maximal weights with multiple repetitions, use of cardio equipment, general strength and flexibility routines, circuit training, etc. Students will seek to improve general and specific levels of fitness. This course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Prerequisite: Physician consent if a person is considered high-risk for heart disease or may have previous injuries 1 Semester hour(s) Repeatable: This course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab/week NOTES: All courses may be selected as an elective course in all programs. All one credit activity courses may be repeated for a total of two credits.

Introduction to and participation in an approved cardiovascular, muscular development and/or high intensity interval training program (HITT) through the use of any of the following methods (as pre-determined): sub-maximal weights with multiple repetitions, use of cardio equipment, general strength and flexibility routines, circuit training, etc. Students will seek to improve general and specific levels of fitness. This course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Prerequisite: Physician consent if a person is considered high-risk for heart disease or may have previous injuries. 1 Semester hour(s) Repeatable: This course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab/week NOTES: All courses may be selected as an elective course in all programs. All one credit activity courses may be repeated for a total of two credits.

Introduction to and participation in an approved cardiovascular, muscular development and/or high intensity interval training program (HITT) through the use of any of the following methods (as pre-determined): sub-maximal weights with multiple repetitions, use of cardio equipment, general strength and flexibility routines, circuit training, etc. Students will seek to improve general and specific levels of fitness. This course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Prerequisite: Physician consent if a person is considered high-risk for heart disease or may have previous injuries. 1 Semester hour(s) Repeatable: This course may be repeated for a maximum of two credits. Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lab/week NOTES: All courses may be selected as an elective course in all programs. All one credit activity courses may be repeated for a total of two credits.

This is an introduction to the theories and principles of coaching. Emphasis will be placed on administrative duties, practice design and implementation, contest preparation, and motivation of participants. The course will also focus on the creation and understanding of the development of a coaching philosophy. It will examine philosophies of notable coaches. The content is applicable to all levels of competition. It will also include professional certifications and development. Students will be eligible for certification via American Sport Education Program. Prerequisite: None Semester hour(s): 3 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

This course will explore the necessary actions to be taken in case of an accident, sudden illness in the home, school, and within the community based on the most current scientific evidence. Topics discussed include but are not limited to: initial scene surveying, checking the victim, basic first aid CPR & AED skills, identifying medical emergencies, and recognizing various injuries. Students successfully completing the course objectives will receive a two-year Certificate of Completion by the American Red Cross (ARC) in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED proficiency. Prerequisite: None 2 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lec/week NOTES: All courses may be selected as an elective course in all programs. All one credit activity courses may be repeated for a total of two credits.

Course covers the historical development, philosophies, aims and objectives of Physical Education. Students will be oriented to the scope and opportunities in the various fields of Physical Education. This course will give the students a basic understanding and knowledge of the major sub-discipline areas within Physical Education. Prerequisite: None 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week NOTES: All courses may be selected as an elective course in all programs. All one credit activity courses may be repeated for a total of two credits.

Methods of administering, supervising and teaching the major areas of rhythms, games, testing and apparatus in the elementary school grades. The course is designed to fit the needs of the classroom teacher in approaching the area of learning. Prerequisite: None 3 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lecture