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for mild intervention Prerequisite: Completion
of COE CORE I, COE CORE II, and COE
CORE III. (U/G)(3). Fall and spring.
ED498, Methods for Teaching Multilingual
Learners: This course will assist in understanding
effective content-based teaching in a pluralistic,
multilingual society. An understanding of
socio-linguists and second language acquisition
will frame an analysis of curriculum, materials,
instructional strategies, assessments and
classroom management. Students are required
to complete a field experience in a setting with
culturally and linguistically diverse students.
(U/G)(3). Fall and spring.
ED499, Honors Thesis: (U)(3). Fall and
spring.
See other courses listed in graduate section.
Physical Education/
Health Education
The Physical Education/Health Education
program functions as a content-specific program
within the Middle/Secondary program. It
prepares students for Indiana teaching licensure
in Physical Education (K–12) and Health
Education (6–12). By successfully completing
Butler University requirements, program
requirements, student teaching, and PRAXIS
I, or accepted benchmark indicator on file,
and PRAXIS II, the Physical Education/Health
Education major meets the state licensure
requirements. Physical Education/Health
Education majors can also choose a nonlicensure
concentration in Exercise Science.
Non-licensure students must successfully
complete the Butler University requirements,
program requirements, PRAXIS I, or accepted
benchmark indicator on file, and the Advanced
Internship.
All Physical Education/Health Education
students are prepared for American College of
Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal
Trainer (cPT), Health/Fitness Instructor
(ACSM-HFT), National Strength and Conditional
Association (NSCA) Certified Personal
Trainer (NSCA-CPT) and/or Certified Strength
and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exams.
Effective teaching and training principles are
applied to students’ interests in coaching various
sports on all levels. Students are prepared to
pursue advanced degrees based on individual
interests in related disciplines e.g., Physical
Education, Health Promotion, Nutrition,
Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Athletic
Training, Kinesiology or School Counseling.
Courses
PE127, Introduction to Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance: An orientation
course for physical education majors;
considers history, philosophy, professional
organizations and job opportunities in areas
of physical education, dance, recreation, and
health and safety. (U)(2). Fall and spring.
PE128, Introduction to Health Education:
This introductory course discusses basic
philosophy and practice in health education.
Emphases are on literature and organizations
that support health educators. Topics include
safety education, community education and
coordinated school health. (U)(2). Fall and
spring.
PE202, Skills Series: Basketball/Soccer:
Course emphasizes content knowledge and
development of competent or proficient motor
skill performance using basic sport-related skills
that are foundational to effective teaching and
coaching. Related emphasis includes sport history,
culture, conventions and traditions, rules,
language, tactics and strategies, competition
and fair play. Prerequisite: permission by the
instructor for non-education majors. (U)(1).
Fall and spring.
PE203, Skills Series: Pickleball/Golf: Course
emphasizes content knowledge and development
of competent or proficient motor skill performance
using basic sport-related skills that are
foundational to effective teaching and coaching.
Related emphasis includes sport history,
culture, conventions and traditions, rules,
language, tactics and strategies, competition
and fair play. Prerequisite: permission by the
instructor for non-education majors. (U)(1).
Fall and spring.
PE204, Skills Series: Tennis/Badminton:
Course emphasizes content knowledge and
development of competent or proficient motor
skill performance using basic sport-related skills
that are foundational to effective teaching and
coaching. Related emphasis includes sport history,
culture, conventions and traditions, rules,
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