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PHED 111 - Introduction to Athletic Training (2:2:0).
Description: This course is designed for students interested in athletic training careers. Content includes history, professionalism, requirements for certification, employment settings, and responsibilities of athletic trainers. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall.
2.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 112 - Movement Concepts (3:2:2).
Description: This course will allow students to apply the concepts of space awareness, effort, and relationships to human movement. Emphasis will be placed on using the three concepts to analyze both skilled and unskilled movements, explore the relationship of concepts to various skill themes, and apply the concepts in order to plan and implement developmentally appropriate instruction in physical education. A two hour teaching laboratory is part of the course. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall. Corequisites: PHED 118.
3.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 113 - Disc Games (1).
Description: This course will provide the student with an overview of Ultimate Disc and Disc Golf. Rules, etiquette, and participation in Ultimate Disc and Disc Golf will be the focus of this course. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
1.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 114 - Mountain Biking (1).
Description: This course will provide the student with an overview of mountain biking, rules of the trail and road, safety, riding techniques, clothing, equipment, and basic bike maintenance. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
1.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 117 - Basic Archery Instructor, NASP (1).
Description: This course will certify students to conduct the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP). The curriculum contains core content for a 2-week Olympic-style archery module. Fundamental archery skills will be taught. Notes: Lab fee: $20. activity fee required. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
1.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 118 - Movement Education and Educational Gymnastics (1:0:2).
Description: This course provides students with foundational knowledge of teaching techniques that foster creative movements. Students will apply movement concepts to various balancing and gymnastic skills. This class is a laboratory experience where students participate in movement lessons. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall. Corequisites: PHED 112.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Laboratory/Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 120 - Beginning Kayaking (1).
Description: This course will provide students with the fundamental paddling skills for recreational level kayaking. Both flat water and river kayaking are included in the course. Two trips are will be taken off campus to meet class requirements. Students will identify and practice fundamental wellness skills. Notes: Offered in spring and fall. Prerequisites: Students must demonstrate beginning level swimming skills.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
1.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Practicum/Cooperative edu

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PHED 150 - Introduction to Teaching P-12 PE
Description: PHED 150 is designed to provide an understanding of the skill theme approach to children's physical education curriculum, based on skill themes, concepts and generic levels of skill proficiency. Emphasis will be placed on developing an applied understanding of both "how" and "what" to teach in elementary physical education that will help children to begin to acquire the fundamental competencies needed to successfully participate in physical activities they will pursue as adolescents and adults. Notes: Offered in spring.
2.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 199 - General P.E. Elective

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 200 - Sport Ethics (3).
Description: This course provides an overview of the ethical principles that guide major amateur and professional sport organizations. Ethics applied to sport business and ethical decision-making will also be a focus of the course. Notes: Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: SPMA major. SPMA 101.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 200H - Sport Ethics

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 202 - Concepts of Fitness and Exercise (2).
Description: This course consists of units of instruction in cardiorespiratory exercise, muscular fitness and flexibility, nutrition and body composition, and exercise safety. Class practicums will involve opportunities to learn and participate in a variety of fitness related activities and assessment procedures. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall.
2.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 203 - Developmental Movement for Young Children (3:2:1).
Description: This course focuses on movement education as a tool for enhancing cognitive, physical, and social development for the young child (ages 3-8). Emphasis will be on acquiring a basic understanding of developmentally appropriate motor programming for young children and teaching strategies which enable young learners to develop fundamental movement concepts, skill themes, and fine motor skills. Attention will also be given to the importance of integrating movement across the curriculum to enhance cognitive and social development. Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
3.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
1.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 204 - Beginning Snow Skiing (1:2).
Description: This course is designed for the non-skier and novice skier to learn the basic skills needed to ski for enjoyment as a lifetime activity. The course focuses on safety, equipment use, and fundamental skiing skills. Notes: Additional fee required. A grade of S or U is recorded for this course. Offered during winter break.
1.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 205 - The Martial Arts (1:2).
Description: Physical fitness and self-defense are the primary emphasis within the traditional framework of discipline, endurance and self-control unique to the martial arts. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring. May be repeated for credit.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 206 - Outdoor Education: Hiking, Backpacking, Rafting (1:2).
Description: This course is designed to introduce basic principles in outdoor recreation through instruction and involvement in specific recreational pursuits. Introduction to and participation in hiking, backpacking, and whitewater rafting are included. Camping trip is required. Additional $90 fee is required. Notes: Additional Fee: $90. A grade of S or U is recorded. Offered in spring.
1.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 207 - Intermediate Snow Skiing (1:2).
Description: This course is designed for the experienced skier to improve her/his skills. Basic skiing mechanics will be reviewed, practiced, and refined. The focus is on advanced skiing skills. Class is held during winter break in Boone, NC, and an additional fee is required. Prerequisite: Intermediate level skiing skills. Notes: Additional fee required. A grade of S or U is recorded. Offered during winter break.
1.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 208 - Weight Control Through Diet and Exercise (2:1:2).
Description: Lecture and laboratory designed to demonstrate principles of nutrition and exercise related to the control, including eating disorders. Notes: Cross-listed with NUTR 208. Offered in spring.
2.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 212L - Foundations of Athletic Training Lab (1).
Description: Guided laboratory and clinical experience in athletic training. Development of skills in taping and wrapping techniques for management of athletic injuries. Development of skills in protective equipment fitting. Notes: Lab Fee: $60. Offered in spring. Corequisites: PHED 212.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
1.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Laboratory/Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 221 - Beginner's Swimming (1:2).
Description: Basic safety skills and swimming stroke skills are taught in accordance with the specifications of the American Red Cross courses. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 224 - Lifeguard Training (2:2:1).
Description: This course is designed to meet the American Red Cross certification requirements for Lifeguard Training. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in spring. Prerequisites: Swimming endurance, knowledge of basic strokes, standing dive, treading water, surface diving and underwater swimming.
2.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
1.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 225 - Water Safety Instructor (2:3).
Description: Theory and practice of teaching swimming and water safety skills to all ages, infant through adult. This course meets the certification requirements of the Water Safety Instructor course of the American National Red Cross. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall. Prerequisites: Pre-test basic swimming strokes for speed and accuracy, age 17 or older. Current instructor authorization in Health Instructor Candidate Training Course (TCT).
2.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
3.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 226 - Scuba Diving (1:1:2).
Description: This course is designed to provide the average, or above average, swimmer with an opportunity to become a certified PADI scuba diver. There is an extra fee above the regular registration. Notes: Additional Fee: $220. A grad of S or U is recorded. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 228 - Advanced Scuba (1-2).
Description: This course is a continuation of PHED 226 - Scuba Diving. The successful student will receive international diver certification beyond the PHED 226 level. Notes: Additional Fee: $145. A grade of S or U is recorded. Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: PHED 226.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 229 - Scuba Diver Rescue (1-2).
Description: Students will learn how to effect above and underwater rescue of a SCUBA diver. The successful candidate will receive international certification as a SCUBA diver rescuer. Notes: Additional Fee: $195. A grade of S or U is recorded. Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: PHED 228.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 230 - Beginning Fencing (1:2).
Description: This course is designed to introduce the novice to the movement skills, play strategies, ethics, and rules of fencing. All equipment is provided. Students will participate in weekly fencing practice drills and competitions. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 231 - Fitness for Life (2).
Description: A participation/theory course in which aspects of fitness and activity are studied. Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
2.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 233 - Badminton (1:2).
Description: This course is designed to introduce novice badminton players to the fundamental skills of forehand, backhand, clears, and smashes. Additionally, strategies, rules of the game and etiquette are part of course content. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 234 - Teaching Invasion and Target Games (2:1:1).
Description: Students will participate in invasion and target games to gain an understanding of tactics and strategies necessary for effective game play. Course will include grid activities, methods for closing and opening space, and teaching for effective decision making during game play. Notes: Offered in spring. Prerequisites: PHED 112 and 150.
2.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
1.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 235 - Beginner's Tennis (1:2).
Description: This course is designed to introduce the novice tennis player to the fundamental tennis skills of forehand, backhand, and serve. Additionally, strategies, rules of the game, and etiquette are intrinsic to the course content. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 236 - Intermediate Tennis (1:2).
Description: This course is designed to refine and improve basic strokes. Advanced strokes and techniques are incorporated. Students are given opportunity to learn game strategy and tactics through tournament play. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 237 - Beginning Golf (1:2).
Description: This course will include the fundamental skills of swing, approach shots, and putting. In addition, students will demonstrate knowledge of the rules, etiquette, and handicapping systems associated with golf. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 238 - Intermediate Golf (1:2).
Description: Designed to reinforce previously learned skills and to add other skills with supplementary knowledge for game play and appreciation. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 242 - Motor Learning and Control (3:).
Description: This course is designed to present information concerning fundamental concepts in motor learning and control. Topics include stages of skill acquisition, neurological bases of movement, motor integration, feedback, motor memory, conditions of practice, attention, perception, and the scientific method. Students will apply theoretical concepts to human movement. Notes: Offered in fall and spring.
3.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
3.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 243 - Pilates (1:0:0).
Description: Pilates is an exercise system that improves core strength, flexibility, agility and economy of motion. This is an low impact system designed to strengthen the back, legs, and upper body. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in spring and fall.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
1.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 244 - Fitness through Core Stability (1).
Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the core principles of exercise. The course will include use of stability balls to enhance core strength and flexibility. The course will improve the overall health and wellness of students. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Activity fee required. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
1.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 245 - Water Aerobics (1:2).
Description: A course designed to increase cardiovascular fitness through the use of locomotor movements and callisthenic type exercise in the water. No swimming skills are needed for success in this course. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 246 - Aerobic Walking (1:2).
Description: This course is designed to increase cardiovascular fitness through brisk walking. It will contain a core of knowledge concerning conditioning, self-assessment, injury prevention, stress reduction, and other related health topics for optimum wellness outcomes. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 248 - Teaching Net/Wall and Striking/Fielding Games (2:1:1)
Description: Students will participate in net/wall and striking/fielding games to gain an understanding of tactics and strategies necessary for effective game play. Course will include methods for teaching effective decision making during game play. Prerequisites: PHED 112 & PHED 150. Notes: Must be a physical education teacher certification major to take this class.
2.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours
1.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 254 - Volleyball (1:1:2).
Description: This course introduces students to the fundamental skills of forearm pass, hit, overhand serve, and set. Strategies and rules of the game are included in the course content. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 256 - Intermediate Basketball (1:1:2).
Description: This course is designed for those students with some background in basketball. The emphasis is on advanced skills and strategies used in the game. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 257 - Current Activities: Cardio Kick (1:0:2).
Description: Cardio Kick is a trendy, upbeat cardiovascular training that combines martial arts and "Boot Camp" techniques. The class will begin with a focus on the use of STEPS then will add the Martial Arts elements, ending with high intensity "Boot Camp" plyometrics system. No prior experience necessary. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 261 - Movement Activities for Teachers of Children Ages 6-12 (1).
Description: A participation course of movement and fitness activities based on movement concepts and skill themes. This course is designed to provide elementary education teachers with a fundamental understanding of fitness concepts and developmentally appropriate movement lessons for children 6-12 years of age. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
1.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

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PHED 263 - Beginning Racquetball (1:1:2).
Description: This course will introduce students to the fundamental skills of forehand, backhand, and serve for racquetball. Students will participate in competitive games using effective strategies for singles, doubles, and cut throat. Also included will be the rules of the game and etiquette. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical, Studio/PE

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PHED 264 - Fitness/Wellness Careers Laboratory (1).
Description: The course will provide opportunities for students to have observation/participation experiences in fitness/wellness settings. Each student will participate in three different areas related to the fitness/wellness cognates. Course will include seminars with instructor, other students, and professionals from different areas in which observation/participation experiences are scheduled. Notes: Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: PHED 101.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
1.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Laboratory/Clinical, Seminar/Recitation

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 265 - Current Activities: Aerobic Dance (1:2).
Description: A fitness-oriented course using continuous dance routines with music. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 266 - Yoga (1).
Description: A participation course focused on enhanced flexibility, posture, and breath control. It includes a gentle but firm approach to discipline through the fundamental principles of this ancient practice. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 267 - Weight Training (1:2).
Description: The study and practice of weight training activities. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 282 - Beginning Rock Climbing (1:0:2).
Description: This course is designed to allow the student an opportunity to learn and experience current techniques, safety, equipment, and fitness of basic rock climbing. Notes: Additional Fee: $40. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

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PHED 290 - Assessment in Physical Education (3).
Description: This course will provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to assess K-12 student performance in physical education. Emphasis is given to analyzing skills, selecting & administering traditional assessment instruments, and developing authentic assessment tools. Participants will be working with k-12 students during the class. Notes: Offered in spring. Prerequisites: Must be a physical education teacher certification major to take this course.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 299 - General P.E. Elective

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 303 - Teaching Aerobic Activity (1).
Description: This course is designed to increase knowledge and instructional skills in various forms of aerobic exercise such as aerobic dance, water aerobics, and aerobic walking. The course will also investigate certification programs and requirements for individuals to lead and teach aerobic exercise classes. Notes: Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: Physical Education majors or permission of the chair.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
1.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 307 - Outdoor Education: Theory and Practice (2:1:2).
Description: This course is designed to expand the student's knowledge of outdoor recreation. Introduction and participation in outdoor pursuits such as backpacking, rock climbing, kayaking, rafting, orienteering, cycling and ropes course are included. Field experiences are required. Notes: Additional Fee: $90. Offered on demand.
2.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
3.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Field Studies, Independent Study/Research

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 324 - Dive Leader (1-2).
Description: Students will learn to plan safe and successful diving activities and how to supervise students in training. Students will receive international certification that allows them to assist with and supervise SCUBA activities. Notes: Additional Fee: $400. Offered on demand. Prerequisites: PHED 229.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Studio/PE

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 325 - Sport Governance and Ethics (3).
Description: This course provides an overview of the major amateur and professional sports governance structures and the ethical principles that guide these organizations. Ethics applied to sport business and ethical decision-making will also be a focus of the course. Notes: Offered in spring. Prerequisites: SPMA major.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 325H - Sport Philosophy and Ethics

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Seminar/Recitation

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 339 - Assessment of Athletic Injuries and Illnesses: Upper Extremity (2).
Description: Lecture/demonstration experiences designed to expose students to techniques and knowledge required of athletic trainers. Topics covered include upper extremity and cervical spine injury recognition and evaluation, and initial management of injuries and conditions. Notes: Offered in spring. Prerequisites: BIOL 308. Corequisites: ARTN 320L.
2.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 348 - Physical Education Curriculum & Methodology for the Young Children in Grades K-5 (3:2:4).
Description: This course involves the study and application of theories of development and instruction, with particular attention to the goals and values of a well-planned and executed physical education program for children in grades K-5. Notes: Offered in fall. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
3.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
4.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 350 - Adapted Physical Activity and Sport (3).
Description: This is an introductory course designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skill required to meet the professional and legal mandates pertaining to physical activity for individuals with disabilities. On-hand experience with individuals who have disabilities is a part of the course work. In addition, students are required to complete 10 hours of service working with individuals who have disabilities in the Rock Hill area. Notes: Offered in fall.
3.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
3.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Laboratory/Clinical, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 361 - First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (1).
Description: Meets requirements for American Red Cross Certification(s) in the areas of Standard First Aid, Adult, Child and Infant CPR. Safety practices and emergency procedures are included. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall and spring.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
1.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

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PHED 379 - Teach Advanced Based Experiential Education (3).
Description: This course introduces experiential education techniques as they apply to a ropes course and to outdoor setting. Topics will include the experiential learning cycle, feedback, support, processing, safety techniques and effective communication. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in fall.
3.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
3.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab-Clinical

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PHED 380 - History of Sport (3).
Description: This course provides an overview of sport in the United States with primary focus on the 1840-Present time period. Sport will be examined as both an outgrowth of education and as an economic enterprise. Selected sports will be studied from the standpoint of their development, influential people and governance. The roles of women and minorities in sport will be studied along with the factors influencing their participation. Notes: Offered periodically.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Seminar/Recitation

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Course Attributes:
Historical Perspective

PHED 381 - Research Methods in Physical Activity and Sports Management (3).
Description: Students will learn to read, interpret, and write research in health and physical education, athletic training, exercise/fitness, and sports management. Notes: Intensive Writing course. Restricted to ATRN, EXSC, PHED and SPMA majors. Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: Junior status, grade of C or better in WRIT 101 or HMXP 102.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

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Course Attributes:
Intensive Writing

PHED 382 - Kinesiology (3:2:2).
Description: The study of human movement. Notes: Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: BIOL 307. Corequisites: BIOL 307.
3.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
2.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Laboratory/Clinical, Lecture

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PHED 384 - Exercise Physiology (3)
Description: This course will examine how the human body, from a functional and health-related standpoint, responds, adjusts, and adapts to acute exercise and chronic training. Basic skills of imparting health-related fitness information will also be presented. Notes: Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: BIOL 308. Corequisites: BIOL 308, PHED 385.
3.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
3.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

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PHED 384H - Exercise Physiology (3:2:2)

3.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
2.000 Lab hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Laboratory/Clinical, Lecture

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PHED 385 - Exercise Physiology Lab (1:0:2).
Description: Students will gain practical experience in laboratory-based exercise testing such as maximum aerobic and anaerobic capacity testing and body composition assessment. Notes: Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: BIOL 308. Corequisites: PHED 384.
1.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

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PHED 391 - Principles of Teaching Physical Education, Curriculum & Methodology for Grades 6-12 (3).
Description: The content is specific to the students' subject matter field and addresses specific instructional needs and techniques. Specifically, this course focuses on development and delivery of physical education programs designed for students in grades 6-12. Notes: Offered in spring. Prerequisites: Admittance to Teacher Education.
3.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
3.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Field Studies, Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

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PHED 393 - Practicum in Coaching (1:1:1).
Description: This course is designed to provide field experiences to the junior and senior coaching minor student. The 40 hour experience will be in a coaching setting with a focus on preparing and supervising athletes in all areas of sport competition. Notes: A grade of S or U is recorded. Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: Nine hours completed in the coaching minor to include PHED 361 or 561 and permission from the coaching minor coordinator.
1.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
1.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Practicum/Cooperative edu

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PHED 394 - Field Experience in Teaching Physical Education (1:0:8).
Description: Students will spend 8 hours per week in the classroom under the supervision of a physical education professor and will work with a mentor teacher, in preparation for the final internship experience. Notes: A grade of S or U is recorded. Offered in fall. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program and EDUC 310. Corequisites: PHED 391 and EDUC 390.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
1.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Field Studies, Independent Study/Research

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PHED 395 - Fitness/Wellness Program Application (1).
Description: This course is designed to give appropriate field experiences to the junior Physical Education major in the fitness/wellness option. The 30 hour experience will occur in the cognate area and will require the student to demonstrate planning and instructional skills in a fitness/wellness setting. Notes: Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: PHED 264 or permission of instructor.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
1.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Practicum/Cooperative edu

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PHED 398 - Junior Seminar in Leisure Services (1:2).
Description: Designed to assist the student in a self assessment of knowledge and skills gained in professional courses and related experiences, and to determine career pathway alternatives for entry into the leisure services profession. Notes: Offered in spring. Prerequisites: PHED 101 and 376.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Seminar/Recitation

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PHED 399 - Gen Physical Education Electiv

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

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PHED 408 - Special Problems in Physical Education (1).
Description: Independent study in Physical Education and related areas. Notes: Offered as needed.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
1.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research

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PHED 450 - Honors: Selected Topics in Physical Education, Sport and Human Performance (3).
Description: This course is designed to allow upper level students in one of the PESH majors the opportunity to complete an elective independent research project or an additional practicum experience. Enrollment in the course requires a recommendation from the advisor and permission of the department chair. Notes: Offered on demand. Prerequisites: Admission to one of the majors in PESH.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

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PHED 460 - Special Topics in Physical Education: Coaching Basketball (1).
Description: This course is designed to allow the prospective coach an opportunity to review basic skills and strategies in coaching basketball. Prerequisites: Experience in basketball or permission of instructor.
1.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours
1.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Laboratory/Clinical, Lecture

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PHED 464 - Special Topics in Physical Education: Coaching Baseball/Softball (1).
Description: This course is designed to allow the prospective coach to review the current theories, trends, and training techniques in the teaching and coaching of baseball and fast-pitch softball. Prerequisites: Experience in baseball or softball or permission of instructor.
1.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours
1.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Laboratory/Clinical, Lecture

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PHED 465 - Strength and Conditioning Certification (2).
Description: This course is designed to prepare students for the National Strength and Conditioning Certification examination. Students will be planning and implementing weight training and conditioning programs based on individual assessments. In addition, students will be reviewing current techniques, theories, and practices of conditioning and strength training for various sports. Notes: Offered in spring. Prerequisites: PHED 267.
2.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
2.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Laboratory/Clinical, Lecture

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PHED 466 - Special Topics in Physical Education: Coaching Soccer (1).
Description: This course is designed to allow the prospective coach to review the current skills, strategies and training techniques on coaching soccer. Prerequisites: Sophomore status; Experience in soccer or permission of instructor.
1.000 Credit hours
1.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Laboratory/Clinical, Lecture

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PHED 476 - Facilities Management and Design (3).
Description: The role and responsibilities of facility management and design in sport. Emphasis will be placed on fiscal management, facilities operation, risk management and the design process. Notes: Restricted to EXSC, SPMA and PHED majors or permission of chair. Offered in fall and spring. SPMA 101 may be taken concurrently with this course. Prerequisites: SPMA 101.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

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PHED 480 - Exercise Testing and Prescription (3:2:2).
Description: This course will examine the appraisal of health-related fitness and exercise programming for individuals who are healthy, at risk, injured and unhealthy individuals. Notes: Offered in fall. Prerequisites: PHED 384, PHED 385, BIOL 307 and BIOL 308. Corequisites: PHED 481 for EXSC majors only, PHED 384, PHED 385.
3.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
2.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Laboratory/Clinical, Lecture

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PHED 481 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Laboratory (1:0:2).
Description: Students will gain practical experience working with youth, adult, and senior clients. In addition, students will apply theory learned in class, performing fitness assessments, developing individualized exercise programs, and supervising exercise sessions. Notes: Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: BIOL 307, 308, PHED 382, 384. Corequisites: PHED 480.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

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PHED 482 - Effective Leadership in Outdoor Education (3).
Description: Through this course students will gain skills and knowledge to enable them to become effective leaders in outdoor settings. This information includes program design and trip planning, decision making, emergency procedures, leadership styles, goal setting, facilitation, risk management and ethics. Prerequisites: PHED 307.
3.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
3.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

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PHED 495 - Internship in Fitness/Wellness

8.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Internship

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PHED 495A - Internship: Fitness/Wellness (12).
Description: This internship provides students the opportunity for guided practical experience in a fitness/wellness setting. Students are required to complete a minimum of 520 hours at an approved internship site. Students will complete all requirements identified in the fitness/wellness internship handbook. Notes: Offered in fall, spring and summer. Prerequisites: Senior status and completion of BIOL 307 and 308.
12.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
12.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Internship

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PHED 496A - Seminar in Fitness/Wellness (1:1:0).
Description: The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to discuss issues and express concerns they may have prior to enrolling the internship. A second purpose of the course is to prepare students for successful entry into the fitness/wellness internship required in PHED 495A. Professional preparation, interviewing skills, and career opportunites will all be discussed. Notes: Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: Junior status as a Fitness/Wellness major, grade of C or higher in PHED 101, good academic standing with the university, minimum 2.25 GPA, and approval of the Fitness/Wellness Program coordinator. Corequisites: PHED 495A.
1.000 TO 2.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
1.000 TO 2.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Seminar/Recitation

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PHED 500 - Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training VI (1).
Description: This course provides opportunities for application of skills in a clinical setting. All experiences are obtained under the direct supervision of an ATC. Emphasis will be on advanced skills of injury evaluation and development and implementation of treatment protocols for male and female athletes involved in "high risk" sports. Notes: Lab Fee: $20. Offered in spring, summer and fall. Prerequisites: PHED 499 and PHED 496B.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
1.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Laboratory/Clinical

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PHED 510 - Financial Management of Fitness and Interscholastic Athletic Programs (3).
Description: The purpose of the course is to introduce students to a number of financial and staffing topics that are relevant to the sport industry. Major concepts to be studied will include basic financial concepts, budgeting, revenue streams, current financial issues in sports, staffing, assessment of staff, staffing policy and procedures, and a number of other relevant topics. Notes: Offered in fall. Prerequisites: EXSC or SPMA major. Junior, Senior, or Graduate standing.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

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PHED 525 - Risk Management in Physical Activity and Sport (3).
Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the legal principles applicable to a variety of sport settings. The topic of tort liability will be explored in depth with special emphasis on the effective management of risk. Notes: SPMA 101 may be taken concurrently with this course. Offered in fall. Prerequisites: Junior status or above as a EXSC or SPMA major and SPMA 101.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Seminar/Recitation

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PHED 525H - Risk Mngmt in Phys Act & Sport

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Seminar/Recitation

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PHED 548 - Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (3).
Description: An analysis of the psychological factors involved in sport and physical activity with emphasis on performance enhancement. Notes: Offered in fall and spring. SPMA 101 may be taken concurrently with this course. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and junior status.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 550 - Rec PE Except Child

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

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PHED 565L - Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation for Athletic Training & Lab (1).
Description: Guided laboratory experience designed to provide competency in the development of reconditioning programs.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
1.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Laboratory/Clinical

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PHED 571 - Theory and Assessment of Coaching (3:).
Description: This course will be an introduction to the philosophy, principles and techniques of effective coaching with emphasis on the psychological and sociological processes of preparing athletes for competition. In addition, various evaluation instruments and procedures will be analyzed as related to coaching effectiveness. Notes: Offered in spring odd years. All courses in the College of Education numbered above 499 have a prerequisite of junior status or permission of the dean of the College of Education.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Seminar/Recitation

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PHED 603 - Developmental Movement for Early Childhood (2).
Description: This course will explore the role of movement in the cognitive, physical and social development of young children. Emphasis will be on developing an understanding of developmentally appropriate motor programming for young children and the importance of integrating movement activities into the classroom to facilitate development across all domains of learning. Notes: Offered in spring.
2.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

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PHED 610 - Legal Issues in Athletic Administration (3).
Description: This course provides an advanced understanding of legal proceedings, legal research, and legal issues relevant to sport and fitness administration, specifically negligence and risk management. This course focuses on risk management as an ongoing responsibility of the sport and fitness administrator to reduce operational risks. Notes: Offered in fall.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

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PHED 612 - Movement Concepts and Skill Themes (3:2:2).
Description: This course will allow students to apply movement concepts to human movement and to explore the interaction of these concepts with skill themes. Emphasis will be placed on using movement concepts to analyze both skilled and unskilled movement, differentiate among stages of learning for various skill themes, and to apply movement concepts and skill themes to plan and implement developmentally appropriate instruction. A two hour teaching laboratory is required as part of the course along with a demonstration of physical competency in the fundamental movement skills. Notes: Offered in fall.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

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PHED 615 - Computer Applications in Athletics and Physical Education (3:).
Description: Designed to provide experience in the uses of computers and software in athletics and physical activity. Specific applications of computers will be demonstrated and the implications of those applications will be discussed. Electronic communications, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, desktop publishing, web page construction, and computerized presentations are among the topics that will be covered. Notes: Offered in spring and summer.
3.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
1.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

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PHED 619 - Sport and Wellness Promotion (3).
Description: This course will review, discuss, and analyze promotion principles, techniques, and strategies as they relate to athletics and fitness. Students will apply these concepts to a group sport promotion project, which will require students to develop a written sponsorship proposal and make an oral presentation of the proposal to an appropriate audience.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 621 - Skill and Fitness Based Competency (3).
Description: This course is designed to assist teacher candidates in achieving competence in motor skill performance for a variety of physical activities and movement patterns. In addition, teacher candidates are taught how to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of fitness and must demonstrate competency in this area as well. Notes: Offered in fall, spring and summer.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 640 - Statistical Analysis and Design in Physical Activity (3).
Description: This course is an introduction to how scientific experiments should be designed in the areas of sport & physical activity. The most commonly used designs and their variations along with the resulting analysis will be covered. Notes: Offered in fall.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 650 - Physical Education Special Topics (3).
Description: This series of courses will provide curriculum options for MS physical education students to study discrete topics, issues and trends within the discipline and related fields. Notes: Offered on demand. May be retaken for additional credit. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 651 - Physical Education Special Top

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Seminar/Recitation

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 662 - Adapted Physical Education (3).
Description: Designed to aid the student in developing guidelines for curriculum implementation, to plan methods and to program physical education activities for individuals with physical disabilities. Notes: Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: PHED 350 or equivalent.
3.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
3.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 670 - Advanced Strategies in Teaching Elementary Physical Education (3).
Description: Strategies in methodology for elementary physical education including curriculum development as directed by National and State standards or guidelines. Notes: Offered fall, spring and summer.
3.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
3.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 671 - Special Problems in Teaching Secondary Physical Education (3).
Description: Designed to assist the experienced physical educator in finding alternative ways to handle disciplinary and curricula problems. Emphasis on individual humanistic approach. Notes: Offered in spring and summer.
3.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
3.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture/Lab-Clinical

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 681 - Ethical Issues and Research in Physical Education and Sport (3:).
Description: An in-depth examination of ethical issues in physical education and sport as reported in the current professional literature. Included will be an analysis of the current research in the discipline and an examination of the role of research in the ethical decision making. An outcome of the course will be the development of a personal philosophy on social responsibility, a code of ethics, and a review of literature on a self-selected topic. Notes: Offered in fall of even years.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Seminar/Recitation

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 682 - Scientific Bases of Sport and Physical Activity (3).
Description: This course is designed to investigate and apply principles of exercise physiology and biomechanics through experimentation and lecture. Prerequisites: Motor learning, exercise physiology, biomechanics.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

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PHED 684 - Athletic Administration (3:).
Description: Practical method and techniques needed by athletic administrators are covered in this course. Included topics are academic standards and eligibility, developing and implementing a philosophy, responsibilities, roles, and functions of an athletic director, and leadership theory and practices related to management of sports programs. Notes: Offered in fall.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 685 - Strength and Conditioning Programs for Athletes (3).
Description: This course is designed to investigate current techniques and theories of strength training and conditioning for various sports and activities from physiological and biomechanical perspectives. Notes: Offered alternate years & semesters. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 686 - Sport Event and Facility Management (3:).
Description: This course is designed for students to develop the necessary competencies to plan, design, construct, and manage sport-related facilities. Further, students will develop the competencies to design, plan, and manage sporting events. Notes: Offered in fall.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 690 - Assessment in Physical Education (3).
Description: This course will provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to assess K-12 student performance in physical education. Emphasis is given to analyzing skills, selecting and administering traditional assessment instruments, and developing authentic assessment tools. Participants will be working with k-12 students during the class. Notes: Offered in spring. Prerequisites: Must be a physical education teacher certification major to take this course.
3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 691 - Research Project (3).
Description: An independent action research project and paper. Topic approved by project advisor. Oral presentation required. Notes: A grade of S or U is recorded. Offered in fall, spring and summer. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
3.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
3.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 692 - Field Experience in Teaching Physical Education (1:0-2).
Description: This course uses laboratory experiences equivalent to 28.5 days in a physical education setting. Students will put into practice instructional planning, classroom techniques, and principles of pedagogy and assessment of learning. Prerequisites: Admission to MAT program. Corequisites: PHED 670 or 671.
1.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
2.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Field Studies, Independent Study/Research

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 694 - Practicum in Athletic Administration (3:0:3).
Description: This practicum provides students with the opportunity for a supervised practical experience in interscholastic athletic administration. Notes: Offered in fall, spring and summer. Prerequisites: Completion of 24 hours of graduate credits in the Athletic Administration option.
3.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
3.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Practicum/Cooperative edu

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 695 - Thesis (3).
Description: Development of an individual investigation or applied research project. Oral defense required. Notes: A grade of S or U is recorded. Credit not recorded until PHED 696 is completed. Offered in fall, spring and summer. Prerequisites: 9 hours of graduate work to include NUTR 607 or EDUC 666.
3.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
3.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Thesis

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 696 - Thesis (3).
Description: Completion of an individual investigation. Oral defense required. Notes: A grade of S or U is recorded. Offered in fall, spring and summer. Prerequisites: Enrollment in PHED 695.
3.000 Credit hours
0.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
3.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Thesis

PE, Sport, & Human Performance Department

PHED 699 - General PE Elective

3.000 Credit hours
3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 Lab hours
0.000 Other hours

Levels: Graduate
Schedule Types: Lecture

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