Physical Education Courses - Castleton State College

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Undergraduate Catalog
PED 3140 METHODS OF TEACHING SECONDARY
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
3 cr
Principles and methods of teaching physical education for grades 7-12 are presented. Characteristics
of learners, effective teaching techniques, unit and lesson planning, and implementation
of lessons are emphasized. Laboratory experiences will involve microteaching in area schools.
Prerequisite: PED 2410 and permission of the instructor. Spring.
PED 3150 METHODS OF TEACHING HEALTH EDUCATION 3 cr
This course is designed to provide students with principles, methods, and techniques that may
be utilized for health promotion in schools and in community health settings. Students will have
the opportunity to analyze fundamental concepts and skills that are essential in the development
and success of school health programs. Students will develop different modes of health education
presentation and evaluation; a major component of the latter will be the development of creative
lesson plan/presentation formats directed at various ages in various settings. Fall.
PED 3160 Legal and Ethical Principles in Sport 3 cr
This course examines legal and ethical concepts related to sports administration, including
participation and eligibility issues; constitutional due process; Title IX and other constitutional
amendments; facility, coaching, and employment contracts; and tort law applications to participants
and spectators. This course also provides some essential components, concepts, models, and
techniques for students to use in managing ethical dilemmas and develop sound ethical practices.
Prerequisite: PED 1350 or permission of the instructor. Spring.
PED 3170 Seminar in Sports Information Practices 3 cr
This course outlines the fundamentals of communicating in a sports environment in a seminar
format. The topics include sports information in print and broadcast news, as well as communication
in public relations. Principles of sports information including, computer applications and
statistical methods in the collegiate and professional levels will be presented. Prerequisite: PED
1350 and junior standing. Fall.
PED 3310 ANALYSIS OF MOTOR SKILLS 3 cr
Introduces skill analysis and correction (including feedback); progressions and content analysis;
Rink’s extensions, refinements and applications; small and large group organization. Developmentally
appropriate content is emphasized. Prerequisite: PED 2320, PED 2410 and PED
2420. Fall.
PED 3320 Teaching Team and Individual Motor Skills 3 cr
This course presents the teaching and analysis of motor skill performance using several sport and
game topics. Students will learn and apply the principles of planning, progression, extension,
refinement, lesson organization, and the application of tactics and strategy to individual and team
play. Video analysis and service learning teaching are incorporated into this course. Lab fee $20.
Prerequisite: PED 2320, PED 2410 and PED 2420, Fall.
PED 3900 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHYSICAL
EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS
1-3 cr
Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Consent of the department chair. Signed contract required
at time of registration.