undergraduate bulletin - LaGrange College
undergraduate bulletin - LaGrange College
undergraduate bulletin - LaGrange College
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INTRODUCTION<br />
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION<br />
The curriculum in the Department of Health and Physical Education is composed of two (2)<br />
programs. The physical education activities program (PEDU) offers a selection of physical skill<br />
classes designed to promote health, physical skill development, and lifetime fitness. The two (2)<br />
minor programs in health and physical education (HPED) offer courses that are designed for<br />
students who may be involved in some facet of physical education or coaching as a career path.<br />
Coaching at all levels, health/fitness promotion, and sports management are all potential<br />
employment areas.<br />
LEARNING OBJECTIVES<br />
The activities program strives to provide classes for student to gain skill in activities for lifetime<br />
fitness. The two (2) minor programs provide knowledge and skill in teaching and coaching areas<br />
that will be beneficial in career choices and/or leisure pursuits.<br />
ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING OBJECTIVES<br />
satisfactorily complete all coursework requirements<br />
maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA<br />
current certification in Community First Aid/CPR.<br />
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION MINOR<br />
AND FOR THE COACHING MINOR<br />
There are two (2) minor programs: one in Physical Education and one in Coaching. The<br />
department will guide the student in selecting courses that best meet the student‘s aims and<br />
plans. Fifteen (15) semester hours are required for each minor.<br />
Physical Education minors must take HPED 2251 (Introduction to Physical Education).<br />
Coaching minors must take HPED 3310 (Coaching Theory and Methods).<br />
The remaining 12 semester hours for either minor may be selected from the following courses:<br />
HPED 1154<br />
HPED 2202<br />
HPED 2251<br />
HPED 3302<br />
HPED 3305<br />
HPED 3310<br />
HPED 3312<br />
HPED 3313<br />
HPED 3332<br />
HPED 3390<br />
HPED 4400<br />
First Aid: Responding to Emergencies<br />
Sports Statistics<br />
Introduction to Physical Education<br />
Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Recreation<br />
Sports Psychology<br />
Coaching Theory and Methods<br />
Principles of Strength, Conditioning, and Nutrition for Athletes<br />
Leadership in Physical Education and Athletics<br />
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries/Illness<br />
Seminar and Lab Practice in Physical Education<br />
Internship in Physical Education<br />
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