2007-2008 Undergraduate Academic Catalog - Plymouth State ...

Coursescurrent growth in all three behavioral domains;affective, cognitive and psychomotor. Theseminar assignments allow for an integratedand holistic assessment of the concepts andskills mastered in their university experienceand the variety of ways in which these experienceshave prepared them for professionalism.Unscheduled. Prerequisite(s): senior PhysicalEducation major.PE 4710 Physical Education StudentTeaching K–12:Elementary6 creditsThe culminating field-based experience for allprograms leading to teacher certification. It isa continuous, full-time (five days per week)experience of six credits during which, aftera period of structured observations, studentsgradually assume responsibility for a fullrange of teaching activities encountered in aschool situation, thereby demonstrating theappropriate professional skills and attitudesessential for successful teaching. Studentteaching is conducted under the supervisoryguidance of a cooperating teacher andmembers of the University faculty. Requiredseminars complement the experience. Fallsand Springs. Prerequisite(s): minimum gradeof C in PE 4000; minimum 2.70 cumulativeGPA; permission of the Coordinator of TeacherCertification and Clinical Experiences.PE 4720 Physical Education StudentTeaching K–12:Secondary6 creditsThe culminating field-based experience for allprograms leading to teacher certification. It isa continuous, full-time (five days per week)experience of six credits during which, aftera period of structured observations, studentsgradually assume responsibility for a fullrange of teaching activities encountered in aschool situation, thereby demonstrating theappropriate professional skills and attitudesessential for successful teaching. Studentteaching is conducted under the supervisoryguidance of a cooperating teacher andmembers of the University faculty. Requiredseminars complement the experience. Fallsand Springs. Prerequisite(s): minimum gradeof C in PE 4000; minimum 2.70 cumulativeGPA; permission of the Coordinator of TeacherCertification and Clinical Experiences.PE 4770 CardiovascularPhysiology3 creditsThe study of cardiovascular function at rest andduring exercise. Myocardial function and electrocardiographyare addressed as they relateto exercise and exercise testing in healthy anddiseased populations. Additional course feerequired. Falls. Prerequisite(s): PE 3580 and(PE 3750 or PE 3260).PE 4780 Exercise Prescription 3 creditsPrinciples and practices of assessing andconducting health-related adult physical fitnessprograms to the apparently healthy andat-risk populations. Springs. Prerequisite(s):PE 3580.PE 4790 Exercise Biochemistry 3 creditsAn intensive study of the biochemical regulatorymechanisms of energy production andexpenditure involved in cellular metabolism.Emphasis is placed on metabolism offoodstuffs and the acute and chronic effectsthat exercise and physical activity have onthe energy pathways. Additional course feerequired. Falls. Prerequisite(s): one semesterof Chemistry with a lab, PE 3580, PE 3750, PE3760.PE 4800 Senior Research I 3 creditsStudents select a research topic to be examined.This includes development of a research question,a literature review and methodology tobe employed. Additional course fee required.Falls. Prerequisite(s): PE 3760.PE 4810 Senior Research II 3 creditsStudents collect data based upon the methoddeveloped in Senior Research I, statisticallyanalyze the data, interpret and draw conclusionsfrom the data and make an oral and a writtenpresentation of their findings. Additionalcourse fee required. Springs. Prerequisite(s):PE 4800.PE 4880 Physical EducationInternship 4–12 creditsFor students desiring a culminating educationalexperience with a wide range of practicalon-the-job work in their selected option. TheInternship is in agencies that are approved,supervised and evaluated by the Department.May be repeated for credit. Students arerequired to pay a liability insurance fee.Prerequisite(s): minimum 2.70 GPA (cumulativeand major); junior standing; approval ofthe Department Chair.PE 4890 Organization and Administrationof Applied HealthFitness I1.5 creditsFocuses on the organizational and leadershipcomponents of health fitness programs.Learners explore the complex process ofdesigning safe, effective and goal-specifichealth-related fitness programs for typicaland atypical adult participants. ACSM KSAsfor Health Fitness Instructors (HFI) are examined,including those specific to motivatingclients, behavior modification and importantlegal issues a health fitness leader shouldunderstand and practice. Practical applicationof learning outcomes include 75 mentoredpracticum hours working with clientsin the HUB fitness facility or placement in anapproved practicum site. Falls and Springs.Prerequisite(s): PE 3260; Health and HumanPerformance majors and minors with seniorstatus, and evidence of current CPR.PE 4900 Organization and Administrationof Applied HealthFitness II1.5 creditsFocuses on the organizational and administrativecomponents of health fitness programs.Learners explore the complex processof designing safe, effective and goal-specifichealth-related fitness programs for typicaland atypical adult participants. ACSM facilitystandards and guidelines are examined,including those on design and layout of commercialand home fitness facilities, basic exerciseequipment maintenance and importantlegal issues a health fitness leader shouldunderstand and practice. Practical applicationof learning outcomes includes 75 practicumhours within HUB fitness facility or placementin an approved practicum site. Falls andSprings. Prerequisite(s): PE 4890 (may betaken concurrently) and evidence of currentCPR certification.PE 4910 Independent Study 1–3 creditsA student-initiated research project on aselected topic agreed to by a Department facultytutor. Consent required of the instructorwho will supervise the independent studyand the Department Chair. With permission.Prerequisite(s): minimum 2.50 cumulativeGPA.PH – PhysicsPH 2010 Physical Science forNon-Scientists 3 creditsBasic concepts of physical science. Science asa way of thinking, particularly in connectionwith human affairs dependent upon scientificthought. The nature of the scientific enterpriseand the developing character of science.Opportunity to conceptualize and to interrelateabstractions in the context of physical entitiesand phenomena. Springs. (SCIE)PH 2020 Physical Science forNon-Scientists Laboratory 1 creditLaboratory work to supplement PH 2010.The lab will reinforce lecture concepts in anexploratory setting using scientific methodologyand current computer technology. Springs.Corequisite(s): PH 2010. (SLAB)PH 2130 Physics I4 creditsIntroduction to classical physics. Topicsinclude: kinematics, dynamics, thermodynamics,acoustics. Emphasis on applicationof theory and problem-solving. Laboratory.Falls. (SCLB)296 Plymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008