Physical Education Courses - Castleton State College

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Undergraduate Catalog
PED 2410 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION IN
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
3 cr
Examines the physical education curriculum at the elementary and secondary levels; emphasizes
strategies for planning effective instruction; explores teaching and learning styles; analyzes effective
behavior management; and examines safety and liability. Prerequisites: PED 1150 and
PED 2420. Spring.
PED 2420 Introduction to Teaching Physical Education 3 cr
This course gives students the opportunity to discover the science and art of teaching. Students,
through a field-based experience, will observe and reflect upon the act of learning in physical
education at the elementary, and/or secondary levels. The lecture portion of this course will include
a study of the historical, social, and philosophical foundations of contemporary education
and an examination of current educational trends and programs. Areas of study include teaching
as a career, school laws, governance of schools, equitable learning, school problems, basic
teaching strategies, development of an educational philosophy, and an introduction to state and
national standards for students and teachers. Students will complete a minimum of 30 hours in
a supervised classroom setting that involves direct observation and participation. Observation
tools will be used in public school settings to help students recognize factors and skills related
to teaching effectiveness. This field experience is designed to examine and describe the teacher’s
role, school climate, and learner behavior. A law enforcement background check completed at
the student’s expense may be required. Personal transportation is required. Prerequisite: PED
1150 with a minimum grade of C+, or permission of instructor. Fall.
PED 2430 Advanced Scuba 1 cr
This course is conducted using course standards and materials through the Professional Association
of Diving Instructors (PADI). The PADI Adventures in Diving course, which leads to the
Advanced Open Water certification, provides divers with a structured means to explore special
diving interests and gain dive experience. This program allows student divers to customize their
training path and learn various underwater skills that broaden their awareness of the environment
and their capabilities as divers. Students are assessed by demonstrating that they meet measurable
learning objectives through the concept of performance-based learning. The course combines
classroom, pool, and open-water participation to successfully meet certification requirements.
Other topics in the course include diver safety, the aquatic environment, health for diving, programming,
teamwork, presentation skills, and research projects. Students will learn about the
many career opportunities that are available in the dive industry. Fee: $400. Fall y, Spring x
PED 2390 Coaching Football 3 cr
This course is designed to develop knowledge in the many aspects of coaching football. Included
are offensive and defensive positions, stances, job descriptions, formations, schemes, play calling,
fronts, coverages, blitzes and stunts. Students learn to use self-scout and opponent video
breakdown analysis as it is used for practice and game planning. The terminology, philosophy,
strategy, and rules of football are emphasized. Spring.
PED 2440 Health and Lifestyle Coaching 3 cr
If you could change one thing in your life, what would it be This course will move you forward
in a simple, step by step, fail-safe approach toward even more life fulfillment and healthy living,
with the assistance of a certified “circle of life coach” and guidebook. Being a part of this group
allows you to come up with better ideas to solve roadblocks, provide the motivation to persist
with the goals you set for yourself and pursue and attain even bigger dreams. Students will be
exposed to the exploding field of “lifestyle coaching.” Periodically.