Physical Education department, Plan of study for an athletic training degree, physical education degree
PhEd 104 In-Line Skating . . . . . l hour
Teaches proper skating technique, equipment selection, minor repair, safety, and how to incorporate in-line skating as a lifetime fitness activity. Students provide in-line skates and a helmet. Protective padding is optional.
PhEd 105 Aerobics . . . . . l hour
Puts aerobic exercises to music. Students learn increasingly active routines with participation geared to individual fitness levels.
PhEd 110 History and Philosophy of Physical Education . . . . . 3 hours
Provides a historical framework to the field of physical education and to the broader fields of health and recreation. Includes the origins and history of physical education and sport, discipline objectives and philosophy, professional preparation, and career opportunities.
PhEd 114 Jogging/Walking . . . . . l hour
Instructs students on the proper mechanics of walking and running. Students learn how to construct and implement an exercise prescription utilizing target heart rates to work toward a walking/running goal.
PhEd 115 First Aid/CPR . . . . . 1 hour
A basic level first aid/CPR course. Utilizes Red Cross materials and standards for providing emergency aid to persons in need.
PhEd 119 Prayer Walking . . . . . 1 hour
An intentional integration and strengthening of the spiritual and physical dimensions of wellness through the action of prayer walking (fitness walking, prayer, and journaling).
PhEd 120 Weight Training . . . . . 1 hour
Explores basic weight training routines and the technique of lifts and resistive activities available for muscle toning, conditioning, and strengthening. Students create a personal program to follow for the term.
PhEd 131 Yoga . . . . . l hour
Teaches various yoga techniques designed to enhance strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and coordination.
PhEd 141 Folk Dance . . . . . l hour
Provides students with an appropriate level of knowledge and skills to teach international folk dance. Students learn principles, techniques, safe practices, and various types of folk dances that can be taught in a variety of settings. The studnent will improve his/her general physical fitness and skill performance and will gain the ability to systematically teach a variety of international folk dances.
PhEd 202 Tennis . . . . . 1 hour
Introduces rules, techniques, and strategies of the sport. Intended for the beginning tennis player. Students provide a racquet.
PhEd 204 Golf . . . . . 1 hour
Provides instruction for beginning or intermediate level golfers. Extra fee.
PhEd 205 Recreation Leadership . . . . . 3 hours
Prepares students to lead individuals or groups in recreational and leisure time activities. Includes a theoretical study of leisure, recreation, and play, and a practical experience in planning, promoting, and supervising recreational activities.
PhEd 210 Fitness Concepts . . . . . 1 hour
Introduces the foundations of wellness and physical fitness. Primary focus is on the role of exercise and nutrition. Required for graduation. Offered every term.
PhEd 211 Racquetball . . . . . 1 hour
Introduces techniques of play, rules, and strategy of the game. Intended for beginning players. Students provide a racquet and safety glasses.
PhEd 233 Canoe Camping . . . . . 1 hour
For novice or beginning canoeists. Teaches correct techniques as well as complementary camping skills. Includes an extended weekend trip to the Missouri-Arkansas region. Extra fee.
PhEd 234 Backpack Camping . . . . . 1 hour
A partially self-contained backpacking and outdoor camping experience. Includes an extended weekend trip to the Rocky Mountains. Extra fee.
PhEd 236-246 Skiing I/II . . . . . 1+1 hour
Introduces snow skiing during an extended weekend in the Colorado Rockies. Students may take the course twice, enrolling in 236 the first time and 246 the second time. Extra fee.
PhEd 262 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries . . . . . 3 hours
Covers techniques in prevention, recognition, and management of injuries most common to high school and college sports. Includes classroom and lab activities as students learn taping, wrapping, and other methods of treating injuries. Extra fee.
VARSITY SPORTS
Students who make varsity teams may receive one hour of credit for each season they participate. These are inter-collegiate varsity teams, and students who intend to participate should leave a block of time free from 4 to 6 p.m. for practice.
PhEd 122 and 222 Tennis . . . . . 1+1 hour
PhEd 123 and 223 Baseball . . . . . 1+1 hour
PhEd 128 and 228 Soccer . . . . . 1+1 hour
PhEd 129 and 229 Basketball . . . . . 1+1 hour
PhEd 137 and 237 Volleyball . . . . . 1+1 hour
PhEd 147 and 247 Softball . . . . . 1+1 hour