Jun 22, 2024  
2013-2014 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2013) 
    
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Course Descriptions


 

Physical Education Activity

  
  • PE 1600 - Winter Exploration


    1 credit

    Provides skills and knowledge for safe winter camping using backpacking equipment. Assists in the development of high outdoor ethics.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 1605 - Skiing


    1 credit

    Alpine ski instruction for all students. Offered for beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Focuses on knowledge, techniques, equipment, and safety necessary for participating in and enjoying alpine skiing, snowboarding, and telemark skiing.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1
  
  • PE 1615 - Snowboarding


    1 credit

    Provides opportunity for students of all skill levels and experience to develop their riding techniques. Emphasizes versatility and efficiency in varied snow and terrain conditions.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1
  
  • PE 1625 - Cross Country Skiing I


    1 credit

    Focuses on knowledge, techniques, equipment, and safety necessary to participate in and enjoy winter recreational activities, including cross country ski touring and snowshoeing.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1
  
  • PE 1630 - Cross Country Skiing II


    1 credit

    Designed for students interested in developing a healthy life style and an appreciation of the outdoors during the winter season. May be an elective for all majors. Provides for skill building in areas such as basic techniques, clothing, safety, equipment, awareness and group management. Students will gain general understanding of the mountain and desert winter environment. Students will also develop leadership skills. Class includes field work, labs, video tapes, and handouts. Completers will have knowledge of basic cross country touring and of career opportunities in the recreation field.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1
  
  • PE 1635 - Telemark Skiing


    1 credit

    Provides opportunity for students of all skill levels and experience to develop their telemark skiing skills. Emphasizes versatility and efficiency in varied snow and terrain conditions.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1
  
  • PE 1655 - Snowshoeing


    1 credit

    Provides skills and knowledge of snowshoeing, with an emphasis on leave no trace techniques and development of safe winter activity skills.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 1670 - Figure Skating Beginning


    1 credit

    Designed for students desiring to learn basic figure skating skills. Conditioning and skill development achieved through active participation.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 1671 - Figure Skating Intermediate


    1 credit

    Designed for students with basic figure skating skills who are interested in becoming more proficient skaters and learning new techniques and skills. Conditioning and skill development achieved through active participation.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 1680 - Curling


    1 credit

    Designed for students desiring to learn the rules, skills, strategies, and etiquette of curling.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 1700 - Dance


    1 credit

    Designed to help students enhance their basic skills and enjoyment of dance through the following forms: jazz, modern, ballet, ballroom, social, Latin, western swing, etc.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 1701 - Introduction to Modern Dance


    1 credit

    Designed for individuals to gain basic dance experience through a wide variety of modern and post-modern dance techniques and choreographic exercises.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 1702 - Modern Dance Intermediate


    1 credit

    Designed for individuals to expand their dance experience through a wide range of modern and post-modern dance techniques and choreographic exercises.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 1710 - Western Swing


    1 credit

    Designed to help students enhance their basic skills and enjoyment of country western swing dance (e.g., western swing, two-step, waltz, cowboy cha-cha, line dancing, etc.).

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 1711 - Western Swing Intermediate


    1 credit

    Designed for students who have basic western swing dancing skills and would like to develop and improve their techniques.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 1720 - Social and Ballroom Dance


    1 credit

    Designed to provide knowledge and experience in ballroom and social dance.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 1745 - Big Band Swing Level I


    1 credit

    Designed to provide students with basic knowledge and experience in Big Band Swing dance (e.g., lindy hop, boogie woogie, etc.).

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 1746 - Big Band Swing Level II


    1 credit

    Designed for students with basic knowledge and experience in Big Band Swing dance (e.g., lindy hop, boogie woogie, etc.) to learn new techniques and enhance their skills.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 1760 - Jazz Technique


    1 credit

    Designed for students who want to learn basic jazz technique. Includes center floor work, as well as across floor progressions. Improves strength and endurance levels through dancing.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 1765 - Hip Hop Beginning/Intermediate


    1 credit

    Advanced, up-beat, energetic class designed to increase coordination, improve rhythm, and increase stamina.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 1770 - Reiki Energy and Stress Relief


    1 credit

    Students will be introduced to the possibilities of Reiki Energy. Rei (produced Ray) represents “Universal” and Ki (pronounced Key) meaning “Life Force Energy,” thus Reiki represents “Universal Life Force Energy” which flows around and through all matter. Students will experience Reiki sessions, learn to give self treatments, be attuned to the Reiki energy, and learn how to share Reiki with others for the purpose of relaxation and health promotion. Students will be encouraged to participate in volunteer Reiki Share opportunities.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1
  
  • PE 1900 - Club Sports


    1 credit

    Designed for students desiring to participate in extramural competition against other colleges and universities in the following sports: ballroom dance, baseball, bowling, cycling, disc golf, hockey, men’s lacrosse, racquetball, rodeo, rugby, men’s soccer, ultimate frisbee, men’s volleyball, waterpolo, and wrestling.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 1905 - Aggiettes


    1 credit

    Designed for students who audition for and are accepted into the Aggiette dance program to represent Utah State University at sporting events.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 1906 - Eagle Dancers


    1 credit

    Designed for students who audition and are selected as members of the Dance Team. Emphasizes learning and rehearsing a variety of dance styles for performance at athletic events. Includes physical fitness, weight management, nutrition, choreography, sportsmanship, and intermediate to advanced level dance technique. Team members are required to take a weight management course each semester and Basic Ballet I or higher.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Audition

    Repeatable for credit
    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 1910 - African Dance


    1 credit

    Introduces students to African dance using live drummers. Each class incorporates a series of warm-up exercises, followed by specific dances inspired by traditional African ceremonies and events, all accompanied by a traditional African drum ensemble.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1
  
  • PE 1915 - Cheer Squad


    1 credit

    Designed for students who audition for and are accepted into the Cheer Squad program to represent Utah State University at sporting events.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 2000 - Personal Instruction and Conditioning


    1 credit

    Designed for students and prospective members of varsity teams, as well as for the student/athlete requiring a personalized program.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1
  
  • PE 2010 - Varsity Cross Country


    1 credit

    Designed to meet the needs of varsity student/athletes in cross country.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1
  
  • PE 2020 - Varsity Football


    1 credit

    Designed to meet the needs of varsity student/athletes in football.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1
  
  • PE 2030 - Varsity Soccer


    1 credit

    Designed to meet the needs of varsity student/athletes in soccer.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1
  
  • PE 2040 - Varsity Volleyball


    1 credit

    Designed to meet the needs of varsity student/athletes in volleyball.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1
  
  • PE 2050 - Varsity Indoor Track and Field


    1 credit

    Designed to meet the needs of varsity student/athletes in indoor track and field.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1
  
  • PE 2060 - Varsity Basketball


    1 credit

    Designed to meet the needs of varsity student/athletes in basketball.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1
  
  • PE 2070 - Varsity Gymnastics


    1 credit

    Designed to meet the needs of varsity student/athletes in gymnastics.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1
  
  • PE 2080 - Varsity Track and Field


    1 credit

    Designed to meet the needs of varsity student/athletes in track and field.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1
  
  • PE 2090 - Varsity Softball


    1 credit

    Designed to meet the needs of varsity student/athletes in softball.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1
  
  • PE 2100 - Varsity Golf


    1 credit

    Designed to meet the needs of varsity student/athletes in golf.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 2110 - Varsity Tennis


    1 credit

    Designed to meet the needs of varsity student/athletes in tennis.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 2120 - Varsity Weight Training


    1 credit

    Designed for varsity athletes. Emphasizes strength development.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1
  
  • PE 2130 - Varsity Baseball


    1 credit

    Open to all students. Emphasis will be on team play with students learning all the basic skills associated with the game of baseball. Includes demonstrations and application in pitching, hitting, base running and defensive skills.

    Repeatable for credit
    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PE 2988 - Special Problems


    1-3 credits

    Individual work approved by the instructor. Time and credit to be arranged.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3
  
  • PE 2999 - Workshop


    1-3 credits

    Designed to meet the changing needs of the student in Physical Education.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3
  
  • PE 3000 - Dynamic Fitness


    3 credits

    Designed to develop positive health practices in the areas of physical activity, diet, rest, and relaxation of living through classroom, laboratory, and activity experiences.

    Cross-listed as: PEP 3000 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • PE 4000 - Lifeguard Training


    2 credits

    Designed to prepare students as pool or nonsurf open water lifeguards. Presents knowledge and skills necessary for lifeguard functions. American Red Cross certification available.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
2
  
  • PE 4050 - Water Safety Instructor


    2 credits

    Attention given to methods of teaching swimming and lifesaving. Presents knowledge and skills necessary for lifeguard functions. American Red Cross certification available.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
2
  
  • PE 4200 - Athletic Transition


    2 credits

    Life skills course designed to meet the needs of fourth-year and fifth-year student athletes. Provides personal and career assistance.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
2

Physical Education Professional

  
  • PEP 1900 - Mental Strategies


    2 credits

    Survey of the mental strategies and techniques used by pro athletes, star entertainers, and top executives to attain and maintain high performance levels in their fields and how those strategies and techniques can be applied in sports, business, etc.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
2
  
  • PEP 2000 - Introduction and History of Physical Education


    2 credits

    Acquaints P.E. students with four areas of physical education, including: the department, with respect to the University and the College of Education and Human Services; the history of physical education; the effects of sociology on physical education; and future employment opportunities in the fields of physical education.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
2
  
  • PEP 2020 - Introduction to Physical Therapy


    2 credits

    Introduces prephysical therapy students to the discipline of physical therapy and familiarizes them with its associated spectrum of opportunities and responsibilities.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • PEP 2030 - Introduction to Fundamentals of Coaching


    2 credits

    Designed for youth as well as secondary coaches. Class overviews, methods, teaching techniques, coaching philosophies and practical experiences in both team and individual sports. Includes lecture demonstration, media presentations, game scouting, field project and class journals. Course stresses motivation, selection, discipline, management and the technical aspects of coaching.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
2
  
  • PEP 2050 - Sport Rules and Regulations of the Utah High School Athletic Association


    1 credit

    Knowledge of the rules and mechanics of officiating all Utah high school sports.

1
  
  • PEP 2100 - Skills 1 (Swimming, Volleyball, Football)


    1 credit

    Provides physical education majors and minors with the knowledge, skills, practice, and understanding of swimming, volleyball, and football needed for successful participation. Exposes students to a variety of teaching methods for these three sports.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PEP 2200 - Skills 2 (Lifetime Activities)


    1 credit

    Provides physical education majors and minors with the knowledge, skills, practice, and understanding of lifetime activities needed for successful participation. Exposes students to a variety of teaching methods for these activities.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PEP 2300 - Skills 3 (Softball, Basketball, Soccer)


    1 credit

    Provides physical education majors and minors with the knowledge, skills, practice, and understanding of softball, basketball, and soccer needed for successful participation. Exposes students to a variety of teaching methods for these three sports.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PEP 2400 - Skills 4 (Tennis, Badminton, Track and Field)


    1 credit

    Provides physical education majors and minors with the knowledge, skills, practice, and understanding of tennis, badminton, and track and field needed for successful participation. Exposes students to a variety of teaching methods for these three sports.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PEP 2500 - Skills 5 (Dance Activities)


    1 credit

    Focuses on fundamental motor skills, mixers, aerobic, line, folk, ballroom, and square dance. Provides opportunities to practice rhythms and movement, as well as opportunities to practice teaching. Designed for physical education majors and minors.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PEP 2550 - PE for Young Children


    2 credits

    For students in early childhood education and elementary education. Combines the philosophy of physical education with the practical planning and implementing of physical education experiences for children in the primary and elementary settings.

    Cross-listed as:  

    Campus: USU Eastern only
2
  
  • PEP 2650 - Kinesiology


    3 credits

    Study of the anatomical, physiological, and mechanical principles applied to human movement.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • PEP 2710 - Introduction to Athletic Training


    3 credits

    Introductory course in the field of athletic training for students interested in physical therapy, coaching, or training and physical education fields. Course includes lecture. demonstrations, and laboratory experience in basic first aid and CPR principles, injury prevention, evaluation and treatment of injuries with emphasis on protective taping.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: First Aid training is recommended

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • PEP 2977 - Cooperative Education


    1-3 credits

    Provides supervised on-the-job training in physical education. Students meet with the instructor/coordinator periodically during the course to determine and evaluate learning objectives, hours to be worked and credit agreements.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3
  
  • PEP 3000 - Dynamic Fitness


    3 credits

    Designed to develop positive health practices in the areas of physical activity, diet, rest, and relaxation of living through classroom, laboratory, and activity experiences.

    Cross-listed as: PE 3000 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • PEP 3050 - Physical Education in the Elementary School


    3 credits

    Prepares students to teach elementary physical education. Focuses on developmentally appropriate activities, locomotor and manipulative skills, fitness, games, rhythms, motor learning, and lesson planning. Students will teach physical education lessons in the elementary school.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Completion of 45 credits prior to registration.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • PEP 3100 - Athletic Injuries


    3 credits

    Care and prevention of common athletic injuries and standard taping techniques. Emphasizes recognition, first aid, and referral for these injuries. Taping techniques taught in a lab setting.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • PEP 3200 - Motor Learning and Technology in Skill Analysis (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 credits

    Exploration of materials, methods, mechanisms of learning, practicing, and performing motor skills. A variety of sport skills taught where students give and receive feedback. Students teach and analyze sport skills with a presentation using computer technology with video and slides.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • PEP 3250 - Anatomical Kinesiology


    3 credits

    Study of the anatomical bases of human movement. Laboratory provides application of principles.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • PEP 3300 - Clinical Experience I


    1 credit

    Public school clinical experience in physical education.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission into Teacher Education program.

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PEP 3550 - Strategies for Teaching Physical Education


    3 credits

    Designed to provide future physical education teachers with sound strategies and methods for teaching lifetime activities including fitness, as well as team, individual, and dual sports. .

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to students who have been admitted to Teaching Emphasis of Human Movement Science Major or to Physical Education Coaching Minor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • PEP 3600 - Elementary Physical Education Practicum


    3 credits

    Prepares teachers to teach elementary physical education as a support minor.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PEP 3050 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Arranged
3
  
  • PEP 3650 - Movement Exploration for Elementary Teachers


    2 credits

    Covers creative movement and international folk dance. Experiences range from classroom management and curriculum development to large open-space activities and performance. Includes art and sound activities.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • PEP 4000 - Mental Aspects of Sports Performance


    3 credits

    Provides current knowledge of sport psychology. Applies this knowledge to teaching sports and coaching in public schools.

    Cross-listed as: PSY 4000 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • PEP 4100 - Exercise Physiology


    4 credits

    Designed to expose students to theory and application of exercise physiology and principles of training and conditioning. Laboratory experience provides hands-on practicum for concepts taught in the classroom.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 2320 , BIOL 2420 ;   or  ; and MATH 1050  or higher or Math ACT score of 25 or higher.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
4
  
  • PEP 4150 - Advanced Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries


    3 credits

    Final preparation and competency demonstration of knowledge and skills prior to taking the national certification exam for the Athletic Training credential.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PEP 3100 , permission of instructor, and NATABOC certification eligibility.

3
  
  • PEP 4200 - Biomechanics (QI)


    QI Quantitative Intensive
    4 credits

    Understanding and application of human anatomical kinesiology and biomechanical principles fundamental to efficient human movement. In required concurrent one-hour lab, students obtain hands-on application of principles of anatomical kinesiology and biomechanics.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 2320 , BIOL 2420 ,  ; and MATH 1050  or higher or Math ACT score of 25 or higher.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
4
  
  • PEP 4250 - Advanced Cooperative Work Experience


    1-10 credits

    Cooperative education work experience offers student opportunity to work in related field work of the major.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-10
  
  • PEP 4300 - Clinical Experience II


    1 credit

    Public school clinical experience in physical education.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission into Teacher Education program.

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • PEP 4350 - Administration and Classroom Management of Physical Education


    2 credits

    Designed for students to develop a philosophy toward the development and implementation of quality physical education programming. Effective classroom management techniques presented and discussed. Reviews budget, personnel, facilities management, programs, and activities.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • PEP 4400 - Evaluation in Physical Education (QI)


    QI Quantitative Intensive
    3 credits

    Focuses on the nature and use of a variety of tests in physical education. Practical application, interpretation, and use of test results are stressed.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:   or   and enrollment in major within Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • PEP 4500 - Motivational Strategies for Physical Education and Coaching


    3 credits

    Addresses issues related to development of coaching philosophy, administration, and reviewing motivational strategies to develop and encourage positive behavior toward sport. Intrinsic motivation, goal setting, team building, and discipline discussed. Provides opportunity to work with local youth sports.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • PEP 4600 - Methods of Coaching Football and Soccer


    1 credit

    Outlines the methods, strategies, and techniques for coaching scholastic football and soccer. Emphasizes young player skill development and high school coaches’ administration of these sports.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PEP 4500  (may be taken concurrently).

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Arranged
1
  
  • PEP 4700 - Methods of Coaching Volleyball, Track and Field


    1 credit

    Outlines the methods, strategies, and techniques for coaching scholastic volleyball, as well as track and field. Emphasizes young player skill development and high school coaches’ administration of these sports.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PEP 4500  (may be taken concurrently).

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Arranged
1
  
  • PEP 4800 - Methods of Coaching Basketball, Baseball, and Softball


    1 credit

    Outlines methods, strategies, and techniques of coaching scholastic basketball, baseball, and softball. Emphasizes young player skill development and high school coaches’ administration of these sports.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PEP 4500  (may be taken concurrently).

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Arranged
1
  
  • PEP 4850 - Methods of Teaching and Coaching Women’s Gymnastics


    3 credits

    Instructs students in required coaching methods for women’s gymnastics from the beginning to advanced levels. Also includes section on judging.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Arranged
3
  
  • PEP 4900 - Methods of Physical Education (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 credits

    Designed to prepare physical education majors and minors to teach physical education in the schools. Emphasizes planning, teaching, strategies, and methods. Admission to the Teacher Education program is required.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PEP 2000 

    Corequisite: PEP 3300  or PEP 4300 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • PEP 4950 - Honors Senior Thesis


    1-6 credits

    Culminating experience within the department for honors students. Student works closely with faculty mentor in an extensive project in the student’s area of interest.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-6
  
  • PEP 5050 - Psychological Aspects of Sports Performance


    3 credits

    Psychological theory and principles applied to sports. Includes motivational techniques, psychological evaluation, stress and anxiety in sports, and personality and sports performance.

    Cross-listed as: PEP 6050  and PSY 5050 /PSY 6050 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Arranged
3
  
  • PEP 5070 - Sport Sociology


    3 credits

    Develops understanding of the social significance of sport. Applies the sociological perspective to a variety of contemporary issues, enabling students to better understand how sport affects and reflects American culture.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • PEP 5100 - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Programs


    4 credits

    Application of physiologic principles, assessment techniques, and exercise prescription for developing quality fitness programs that impact health. Students gain experience in a personal fitness program and in the use and interpretation of fitness tests.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PEP 4100 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
4
  
  • PEP 5430 - The History and Philosophy of Physical Education (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 credits

    Designed to familiarize physical education majors (or nonmajors) with history of physical education and sport, as well as philosophical influences which have contributed to development of contemporary physical education and sport. Considers historical development of yesterday’s pastimes into today’s complex, institutionalized forms of sport and physical education.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • PEP 5500 - Student Teaching Seminar


    2 credits

    Capstone seminar focused upon student teaching issues, professional development, and principles of effective instruction.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PEP 4900 , completion of Level I and II field experiences.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
2
  
  • PEP 5560 - Practicum in Improving School System Programs


    1-4 credits

    In-service seminar for experienced teachers, emphasizing improvement in instruction.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-4
  
  • PEP 5630 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools


    10 credits

    A 13-week culminating experience in which students assume full-time teaching responsibilities under the direction of cooperating teachers in physical education.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: PEP 4900 , completion of Level I and Level II field experiences.

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
10
  
  • PEP 5700 - Special Topics in Physical Education


    1-6 credits

    In-depth review and discussion of special topics in physical education.

    Cross-listed as: PEP 6700 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6
  
  • PEP 5900 - Independent Study


    1-3 credits

    Provides opportunity for undergraduate or graduate students to participate in independent inquiry under guidance of a professor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • PEP 5910 - Independent Research


    1-3 credits

    Allows undergraduate students to pursue personal research interest by formalizing an independent project under the guidance of a professor.

    Repeatable for credit
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • PEP 6000 - Administration of Athletics


    3 credits

    Prepares students to organize and administer interscholastic and intercollegiate sports at the public school or university level. Consideration is given to both the challenges and standards associated with such programs.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Arranged
3
  
  • PEP 6010 - Leadership in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation


    3 credits

    Group approach to improvement and innovation in leadership and supervisory skills.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Arranged
3
  
  • PEP 6050 - Psychological Aspects of Sports Performance


    3 credits

    Psychological theory and principles applied to sports. Includes motivational techniques, psychological evaluation, stress and anxiety in sports, and personality and sports performance.

    Cross-listed as: PEP 5050  and PSY 6050 /PSY 5050 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Arranged
3
  
  • PEP 6070 - Sport in Society


    3 credits

    Introduces students to complex role and social significance of sport in contemporary society. Familiarizes students with aims, scope, and potential contributions of sport in society.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • PEP 6200 - Biophysical Aspects of Physical Activity


    3 credits

    This course reviews the fundamental connections between physical activity, functional anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise physiology. Through these perspectives, the relationships between physical activity and health, anatomical structure and human movement, and the physiological adaptations to enhance exercise performance will be explored.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • PEP 6250 - Graduate Cooperative Work Experience


    1-10 credits

    Professional level of educational work experience in a cooperative education position for graduate students.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-10
 

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