Physical Education Courses

PED 141. Clinical Field Study I. 2 hours credit, fall and spring
Clinical “hands-on” experience in the training room, on the practice field, and sidelines under the guidance of a Certified Athletic Trainer. Acquire basic knowledge and skills in how to handle acute injuries and apply treatments as instructed in the training room. Will also handle basic training room maintenance. Prerequisite:

PED 102 and “Open only to students pursuing an Athletic Training Minor”.

PED 203. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. 3 hours credit, spring
Basic athletic training, first aid instruction and skills practicum for parents, teachers, coaches and trainers.

PED 212. Concepts of Coaching and Officiating. 2 hours credit, fall
To broaden the understanding of various roles that coaches play. Principles and problems will be discussed with opportunity given to apply knowledge to specific sports. Various job opportunities and career paths will be explored.

PED 222. Physical Education Non-Rhythmic Activities. 2 hours credit, spring
A general survey of non-rhythmic activities at the elementary level. Creative movement, physical fitness, and various games will be introduced. For the physical education and elementary majors.

PED 223. Health Education. 3 hours credit, fall and spring
Consideration of personal, school, and community health problems. Required of physical education majors and all persons preparing to teach.

PED 233. Introduction to Physical Education. 3 hours credit, odd years, fall
Introduces the scope of the profession; gives the foundation for building an effective philosophy of physical education.

PED 241. Clinical Field Study II. 2 hours credit, fall and spring
Clinical “hands-on” experience in the training room, on the practice field, and sidelines under the guidance of a Certified Athletic Trainer. Apply basic first aid to acute injuries and apply treatments as instructed in the training room. Prerequisite: PED 102, PED 203, and “Open only to students pursuing an Athletic Training Minor”.

PED 244. Anatomy/Physiology for Physical Education. 4 hours credit, spring
This course is designed for majors in education and/or physical education who desire a background in anatomy and physiology for coaching and/or teaching. It includes an integrated overview of specific body systems including the musculo-skeletal, neuro-muscular, cardiopulmonary, along with studies on cell respiration, pulmonary gas exchange, and their application to fitness and training. Prerequisite: BIO 154 or consent of instructor. No additional credit after BIO 314 or 324.

PED 302. Coaching Baseball and Softball. 2 hours credit, spring
A study of the individual fundamentals, team procedures, rules, techniques for practice, and conditioning problems unique to baseball and softball.

PED 303. Adapted Physical Education. 3 hours credit, fall
A study of mechanical and posture problems that may be somewhat alleviated by exercise; includes an overview of physically handicapping conditions and suggestions for meeting special needs. Pre-/Co-requisite: PED 233.

PED 312. Coaching Basketball. 2 hours credit, fall
A study of the rules, offensive and defensive strategies, fundamental drills, and tournament preparation; may include field experiences.

PED 323. Teaching Health & Physical Education in the Elementary and Middle Grades. 3 hours credit, fall and spring
Studies methods and materials used in teaching physical education and health in Kindergarten through grade 8; designed for the majors in elementary, middle grades or physical education. Prerequisite: EDU 103.

PED 332. Coaching Football. 2 hours credit, fall
A study of rules, how to practice fundamental offensive and defensive drills, safety practices, proper equipment, and game strategies for football.

PED 333. Physical Education for Persons with Severe Disabilities. 3 hours credit
Study of the etiology, pathology, and characteristics of chronic and permanent disabilities. Focus on physical education programs for students with severe/profound disabilities. (Prerequisite: PED 303)

PED 341. Clinical Field Study III. 2 hours credit, fall and spring
Clinical “hands-on” experience in the training room, on the practice field, and sidelines under the guidance of a Certified Athletic Trainer. Apply basic first aid to acute injuries, assist in rehabilitation protocols as instructed, and apply necessary treatments in the training room. Prerequisite: PED 102, PED 203, and “Open only to students pursuing an Athletic Training Minor”.

PED 342A. Coaching Soccer and Volleyball. 2 hours credit, fall
A study of strategies, rules and training procedures involved in soccer and volleyball competition; may include field experience.

PED 342B. Coaching Tennis and Track & Field. 2 hours credit, spring

A study of strategies, rules and training procedures involved in tennis and track and field competition; may include field experience.

PED 343. Diagnostic-Prescriptive Techniques for Adapted Physical Education. 3 hours credit
Evaluation/assessment instruments utilized in adapted physical education will be described and critically analyzed. Students will acquire competencies related to administration of these instruments, interpretation of results, and prescription of remedial, developmental, and adapted activities. (Prerequisite: PED 303)

PED 353 Instructional Strategies in Adapted Physical Education. 3 hours credit.
Study of physical, mental, and emotional impairments which limit human performance. Detailed study of effective strategies for integration of handicapped students into activities of the regular class, strategies for individualizing instruction and procedures for implementation of objective based instruction. (Prerequisite: PED 303)

PED 413. Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs. 3 hours credit, spring
A study of the organization and administration of physical education and athletic programs for grades K-12 in the public schools. Topics considered include curriculum planning, organization of a fitness program, understanding legal responsibilities, class organization, public relations, interscholastic athletics programs, scheduling, program philosophies, budgeting and management of finances, purchase and care of equipment
and supplies, and intramural programs. Prerequisites: PED 323 & 382.

PED 433. Kinesiology. 3 hours credit, fall
Anatomical foundations and mechanics of human motion; basic principles of motor skills. The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with the skeletal and muscular systems as they work together to produce body motion. Prerequisite: PED 244 (or corequisite BIO 314).

PED 441. Clinical Field Study IV. 2 hours credit, fall and spring
Clinical “hands-on” experience in the training room, on the practice field, and sidelines under the guidance of a Certified Athletic Trainer. Apply basic first aid, administer acute care, acquire knowledge and skills for injury evaluation and apply necessary treatments and rehabilitation protocols as necessary in the training room. Prerequisite: PED 102, PED 203, PED 244 (or BIO 314 & BIO 324), and “Open only to students pursuing an
Athletic Training Minor”.

PED 443. Physiology of Exercise. 3 hours credit, spring
This course is a study of the physical processes of the body and how they relate to exercise. It includes an overview of motor development at all ages. Applications will be made to teaching, coaching, and athletic conditioning. Prerequisite: PED 433 and either PED 244 or BIO 314.

PED 463. Advanced Athletic Training. 3 hours credit, fall
Advanced theories, methods and materials of athletic training, prevention and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, and therapeutic modalities. Designed for the student pursuing certification in athletic training. Pre-requisites: PED 203, PED 244 (or BIO 314 and 324).