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necessary for careers in various non-school
settings related to physical education, health,
exercise science, fitness, physical activity and
sport. Prerequisite: permission from the
instructor. (U)(3). Fall.
PE321, Measurement in Physical Education:
The theory and practice of measurement in
physical education; selection and applications
of standardized and teacher-made testing;
testing as related to grading. Prerequisite:
Completion of COE CORE I and COE
CORE II. (U/G)(3). Fall.
PE322, Nutrition for Educators: Course covers
basic principles of nutrition, with emphasis
on identification, functions, and food sources
of nutrients required by individuals for optimal
health and development. Rationale for dietary
modifications in conditions related to the life
cycle and to disease. Prerequisite: Completion
of COE CORE I, COE CORE II and completion
of PE224. (U/G)(2). Fall.
PE323, Kinesiology: A focus on mechanics of
basic human movement with an emphasis in
musculoskeletal and anatomical components.
Analysis of specific joint movements and muscular
actions will be performed as they relate
to physical education and sports. Prerequisite:
PE324 and completion of COE CORE I and
COE CORE II. (U/G)(3). Fall.
PE324, Physiology of Exercise: A review of
selected physiological systems with focus on
the response to acute bouts of exercise and
how these systems adapt to long term exposure
to exercise training. Prerequisite: BI257 or
equivalent (U/G)(3). Fall, spring and summer.
PE325, The Adapted Program in Physical
Education: Study of activities suitable for
students in adapted programs; knowledge of
current special education laws and guidelines;
assessment of basic locomotor and activity
skills; information on different disabilities;
observation of local facilities with special
education students. Prerequisite: Completion
of COE CORE I and COE CORE II. (U/G)
(3). Spring.
Application of instructional principles in small
peer groups using open and closed motor skills,
task presentations, environmental conditions,
content development and feedback. Prerequisite:
completion of CORE I and CORE II. (U)(2).
Fall.
PE331, Phys Ed Methods for Early and
Middle Childhood: Course provides preparation
with subject matter content and pedagogical
knowledge, skills and dispositions appropriate
for teaching K-5 students with and without
disabilities in the physical education and
physical activity settings. Emphasizes classroom
management and content development through
lesson planning, lecture, seminar and fieldbased
practicum. Prerequisite: PE330.
(U)(3). Spring.
PE335, Physical Education Methods Middle
/Secondary: Course provides preparation
with subject matter content knowledge and
pedagogical knowledge, skills and dispositions
appropriate for teaching grades 5–12 students
with and without disabilities in the middle
and secondary physical education and physical
activity settings. Emphasis is on curriculum and
content development through lesson planning,
unit planning, lecture, seminar and field-based
practicum. Prerequisite: PE331. (U)(3). Fall.
PE352, Exercise Prescription: This course focuses
on developing physical activity programs
for achieving physical fitness which includes the
use of screening instruments, risk appraisals,
contraindication for exercise and assessments
for the purpose of program planning. Workloads
for various forms of exercise will be determined.
Prerequisite: PE323 and completion of COE
CORE I and COE CORE II. (U/G)(3). Spring.
PE369, Supervised Field Experiences for
Coaches: Students act as an assistant with a
coach in a local high school. Prerequisites:
Two of the following: PE261, 262, 263, 264,
265 or 266, permission of the instructor, and
completion of COE CORE I and COE CORE
II. (U)(3).
PE407, Special Problems: Available for students
who have a special topic that they want to study
under faculty guidance. Prerequisite: Junior or
senior standing and permission of the program
coordinator. (U/G)(1). Occasionally.
PE330, Introductory Methods for Physical
Education: This course provides instruction
for developing teacher effectiveness in physical
education and related physical activity settings.
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