420 Physical Education

420:001. (420:Axx series) Physical Education -- 1 hr.
Work may be selected from activities as listed in the Schedule of Classes. Primarily for Liberal Arts Core credit for students admitted prior to Fall l988. May be repeated.

The following six courses provide the development of fundamental skills and instructional techniques in the specified activities:

420:011. Fundamental Physical Activities -- Aquatics -- 1 hr.
Primarily for majors and minors in Physical Education. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:012. Fundamental Physical Activities -- Conditioning -- 1 hr.
Primarily for majors and minors in Physical Education. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:013. Fundamental Physical Activities -- Dance -- 1 hr.
Primarily for majors and minors in Physical Education. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:014. Fundamental Physical Activities -- Gymnastics -- 1 hr.
Primarily for majors and minors in Physical Education. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:015. Lifetime Activities I -- 1 hr.
Primarily for majors and minors in Physical Education. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:016. Lifetime Activities II -- 1 hr.
Primarily for majors and minors in Physical Education. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:017. Fundamental Physical Activities -- Outdoor/Adventure Pursuits -- 1 hr.
Primarily for majors and minors in Physical Education. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:018. Prevention and Care of Injuries for the Physically Active -- 2 hrs.
Principles, practices, and techniques in the prevention and care of injuries for the physically active. Prerequisite: 420:024 or 420:050. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

420:019. Prevention and Care Laboratory -- 1 hr.
Laboratory experiences in first aid, CPR, and care of injuries for the physically active. Opportunity is provided to become certified in American Red Cross, First Aid, and Community CPR. Prerequisite or corequisite: 420:018. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

420:020. Activity for Aging -- 2 hrs.
Study of theories of aging relative to physical activity, needs of older adults, motivation to be active, teaching older adults activity skills, and activity program availability for older adults. (Variable)

420:021. Movement Activities for Children -- 2 hrs.
Developmentally-appropriate physical activities designed to promote the development, refinement, and utilization of fundamental movement actions and concepts during the early through late childhood years. Strategies for selecting and delivering appropriate activities to children. Prerequisite: 420:056. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:024. Anatomy and Kinesiology -- 3 hrs.
Attention to the skeleton, the muscular system, and to joint construction. Application to analysis of skills and techniques used in coaching. (For coaching minors.) No credit for students with credit in 420:050 and 420:151. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:025. Conditioning Theory and Practice -- 2 hrs.
Theory and practice in training and conditioning of athletes. Two periods. (For coaching minors.) (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:031. Dance Composition -- 2 hrs.
Application of art principles basic to good choreography; advanced technique and composition. Prerequisite: 420:013; two dance activity classes of different styles; consent of instructor. (Offered odd Falls)

420:034. Survey of Dance History -- 3 hrs.
Survey of dance history from primitive times to the present with emphasis on the relationship of dance and dance forms to the societies in which they developed and other art forms and the contributions of leading dance personalities. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:036. Dance Performance -- 1-2 hrs.
Credit for performance in approved dance choreography. May be repeated for credit. Maximum of 2 hours may be used toward the Dance Minor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:037. Applied Choreography -- 1-2 hrs.
Credit for approved choreography for dance performances and productions. May be repeated for credit. Maximum of 2 hours may be used toward the Dance Minor. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:042. Motor Learning and Performance Laboratory -- 1 hr.
Use of scientific method and fundamental equipment to illustrate concepts of perceptual-motor behavior and variables which influence motor skill acquisition. Lab, 2 periods. (Variable)

420:045. Physical Education for the Elementary Grades -- 3 hrs.
Teaching methods and experience in activities. Three periods. No credit for students with credit in 440:045. Prerequisites: 200:030; sophomore standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:050. Anatomy of Human Movement -- 3 hrs.
Anatomy of the human body focusing on the muscular and skeletal systems. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:053. Physical Activity for Health and Fitness -- 3 hrs.
Identification and programming of physical activities appropriate for selective stages through the life span. Emphasis on the role of physical activity in the enhancement of health and fitness throughout the life span. Integration of experiential learning activities with cognitive subject matter. Prerequisites: 420:050; 440:010. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:056. Introduction to Motor Behavior -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to the developmental and learning factors which influence the capability to move effectively throughout the life span. Prerequisite or corequisite: 400:008. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:060. Lifeguard Training and Instruction -- 2 hrs.
American Red Cross material in Basic Water Safety, Emergency Water Safety Lifeguard Training, and Lifeguard Instruction. Opportunity provided to become certified in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Instruction, and Health Services Program which is a prerequisite to becoming an instructor in any area of certification for the American Red Cross. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:061. Water Safety Instruction -- 2 hrs.
Materials related to the certification of instructors for water safety instruction. Any person wishing to teach aquatics is required to complete this course. Certification is possible through this course. (Offered Spring)

The following eleven courses provide for the development of a high level of performance and comprehensive understanding and knowledge pertinent to the specific activity:

420:101. Advanced Skill and Coaching Theory -- Baseball -- 2 hrs.
Prerequisite: beginning class or equivalent skill. (Offered Fall)

420:102. Advanced Skill and Coaching Theory -- Basketball -- 3 hrs.
Prerequisite: beginning class or equivalent skill. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:104. Advanced Skill and Coaching Theory -- Football -- 3 hrs.
Prerequisite: beginning class or equivalent skill. (Offered Spring)

420:105. Advanced Skill and Coaching Theory -- Golf -- 2 hrs.
Prerequisite: beginning class or equivalent skill. (Offered odd Falls)

420:107. Advanced Skill and Coaching Theory -- Soccer -- 2 hrs.
Prerequisite: beginning class or equivalent skill. (Offered Spring)

420:108. Advanced Skill and Coaching Theory -- Softball -- 2 hrs.
Prerequisite: beginning class or equivalent skill. (Offered Spring)

420:109. Advanced Skill and Coaching Theory -- Swimming -- 2 hrs.
Prerequisite: beginning class or equivalent skill. (Offered even Falls)

420:110. Advanced Skill and Coaching Theory -- Tennis -- 2 hrs.
Prerequisite: beginning class or equivalent skill. (Offered even Falls)

420:111. Advanced Skill and Coaching Theory -- Track and Field -- 2 hrs.
Prerequisite: beginning class or equivalent skill. (Offered Fall)

420:112. Advanced Skill and Coaching Theory -- Volleyball -- 2 hrs.
Prerequisite: beginning class or equivalent skill. (Offered Fall)

420:113. Advanced Skill and Coaching Theory -- Wrestling -- 2 hrs.
Prerequisite: beginning class or equivalent skill. (Offered Spring)

420:118. Practicum in Coaching -- 1-2 hrs.
Practical experience working with high school coaches; planning and conducting all phases of the program. May be repeated in a different sport for a total of two sports. Prerequisites: junior standing; consent of department. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:120. Certified Pool Operators -- 2 hrs.
Administration of programs, personnel, and facilities; includes pool management and maintenance. (Variable)

420:121. Sociology and Psychology of Physical Activity -- 2 hrs.
Introduction to the sociological and psychological issues related to physical activity. Practical information for professionals working in either school or non-school settings dealing with persons involved in physical activity. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:122. Psycho-Social Aspects of Competitive Sport -- 2 hrs.
Introductory philosophical aspects of sport; psychological and sociological dimensions of competitive sport. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:123. History of American Sport -- 2 hrs.
Historical development of sport in relation to other institutions and social movements in American society. (Offered Spring)

420:127(g). Organization and Administration of Competitive Sports -- 2 hrs.
Organization, administration, and management of interscholastic, intercollegiate, and intramural sports programs. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:129(g). Advanced Sports Theory -- 2 hrs.
Advanced methods course on coaching concepts in specific sports: (1) baseball; (2) basketball; (3) field hockey; (4) football; (5) golf; (6) gymnastics; (7) soccer; (8) softball; (9) swimming; (10) tennis; (11) track and field; (12) volleyball; (13) wrestling. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisites: junior standing; consent of department head for undergraduates. (Variable)

420:132. Dance Curriculum -- 2 hrs.
Place of dance in the school curriculum: relationships, progressions, and curriculum building. Prerequisites: 420:013; two dance activity courses of different styles; consent of instructor. (Offered even Springs)

420:135. Dance Production and Performance -- 2 hrs.
Application of technical considerations, costume design, accompaniment, and program planning. Practical application of choreography and/or lecture demonstration in a dance form expected. (Offered even Falls)

420:140. Practicum -- 1 hr.
Experiences working with elementary, secondary, adapted, or dance students in activities involving movement. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisites: Methods course appropriate to area; consent of instructor. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

420:142. Fitness Facilities and Programming -- 2 hrs.
Development of an understanding of state of the art fitness equipment, its uses, set-up, and benefits for a variety of populations and potential programming for such facilities. (Variable)

420:145(g). Development Aspects of Movement Performance -- 2 hrs.
How motor skills change with time; nature of factors affecting change; relationship of motor development to total human development; principles of motor development related to teaching motor skills. Prerequisites: 200:030; junior standing. (Variable)

420:146. Movement Notation -- 2 hrs.
Written notation system designed to record and analyze dance and human movement. (Offered odd Springs)

420:147. Adapted Physical Activity -- 1 hr.
Orientation to the characteristics and activity needs of persons with disabilities. Does not fulfill teaching licensure requirement in Adapted Physical Education. (Variable)

420:148. Adapted Physical Activity Laboratory -- 1 hr.
Instructional techniques and materials for adapting physical activity to meet the needs of persons with disabilities. Work may be selected from activities listed in the schedule of classes. May be repeated in different activities. Prerequisite or corequisite: 420:147 or equivalent. Does not fulfill teacher licensure requirement in Adapted Physical Education. (Variable)

420:151. Applied Kinesiology -- 3 hrs.
Application of principles of mechanics to body movement. Discussion, 2 periods; lab., 2 periods. Prerequisite: 420:050 or equivalent. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:152(g). Adapted Physical Education -- 3 hrs.
Recognition of postural deviations; exercises for specific body parts; understanding specific disabilities; first aid and emergency care; and the modification of physical activities to meet limitations found in school populations. Prerequisites: 420:151; junior standing. Prerequisite or corequisite: 200:128. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:153. Applied Exercise Physiology -- 3 hrs.
Acute and chronic responses and adaptations of the physiological systems to muscular activity and training. Prerequisite: 420:050; junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:154. Psychological Skills for Sport Participants -- 2 hrs.
Understanding of psychological factors which affect performance in competitive sport. Survey of and individualized practice with psychological techniques designed to enhance sport performance. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:162. Foundations of Human Movement Study -- 2 hrs.
Study of the human as a mover and the contributions of movement to quality of life. Categories of movement activities and their contribution to life throughout history. Philosophical foundations of movement-related roles and professions. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:168. Assisting in Physical Education -- 1 hr.
Assisting departmental instructor in activity classes. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: consent of department. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:173. Teaching Methods Block -- 2 or 5 hrs.
Curriculum design, including movement education and wellness, through the integration of instructional practices, teaching strategies, knowledge of adaptations to physical activity, and assessment practices. Laboratory experiences will be included in elementary, middle school, and high school levels. Prerequisites: Physical Education minor: 200:148; 420:021; 420:056. Physical Education Major-Teaching: 200:148; 420:021; 420:053; 420:056; 420:174; 420:176. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:174. Assessment Processes in Physical Education -- 3 hrs.
Concepts of measurement and evaluation; statistical analysis; construction of evaluative instruments; and application of written and performance tests. Prerequisite or corequisite: 200:148. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:176. Administration and Curriculum Development in Physical Education -- 3 hrs.
Administration of programs in the elementary and secondary schools including budgeting, facilities, legal considerations, and support services. Design, development and evaluation of curriculum content for grades K-12. Prerequisites: 200:148; 420:162. (Offered Fall and Spring)

420:185. Readings in Physical Education -- 1-4 hrs.
Individual study in an area of physical education. Credit to be determined at time of registration and to be based on student's proposal. Primarily for majors and minors in Physical Education. Prerequisite: consent of department head. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

420:191. Senior Project -- 1-6 hrs.
Individualized study and experiential learning under the supervision of qualified faculty and professionals in the field. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

420:193. Research Experiences -- 1-6 hrs.
Conducting of supervised research in a research team setting or mentoring setting with faculty, with presentation and publication of research as the goal. Topics for research may not duplicate a class project or the undergraduate thesis. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Highly recommended for students planning to enter graduate programs. Prerequisites: sophomore standing; consent of instructor. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

420:194. Senior Thesis -- 2-6 hrs.
Individualized research involving the selection of an area of inquiry; collection, analysis and interpretation of data. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

420:197. Internship in Physical Education -- 6-12 hrs.
Comprehensive practical experience in physical education in which the student applies course work in an agency commensurate with degree option. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisites: completion of all course work in the option; current certification in Standard First Aid and Community CPR; consent of Internship Coordinator. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

420:198. Independent Study.
(Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

420:200. Computer Applications in Physical Education -- 2 hrs.
Microcomputers and their use in physical education and sports medicine. Fundamentals of programming, data and file management, programmed communication, and survey of available software. Interactive computing for the use of major statistical programs. (Offered Fall)

420:222. Sport Psychology -- 3 hrs.
Current sport psychology research and its relevance to coaches and athletes. Emphasis on the areas of sport personalogy, competitiveness, motivation, attention, self-concept, attitudes, competitive anxiety, and goal-setting. Stress management techniques and other psychological skills applicable to the sport setting. (Offered Fall)

420:230. Curriculum Theory and Design in Physical Education -- 3 hrs.
Curriculum planning and development with emphasis on recent models for curricular decisions; the selection and sequencing of developmentally-appropriate activities across the elementary, middle school, and high school curricula. (Offered Fall)

420:231. Effective Teaching in Physical Education — 3 hrs.
Study of the skills and techniques that successful teachers use to make classes appropriate and beneficial for students. Effective discipline, motivation, and planning techniques will be discussed. Prerequisite: undergraduate Methods class. (Variable)

420:251. Biomechanics -- 3 hrs.
Application of mechanical principles and concepts to human movement; principally concerned with the analysis of techniques employed in sports. Prerequisites: 420:050; 420:151; or equivalents. (Offered even Falls, even Springs)

420:253. Advanced Exercise Physiology -- 3 hrs.
Process of scientific inquiry into exercise physiology and the identification of basic principles to be applied for maximum performance without injury. Discussion, 2 periods; lab, 2 periods. (Offered Fall)

420:255. Motor Control and Learning -- 3 hrs.
Study and application of research findings to motor learning and the variables which influence it. (Offered odd Falls, odd Springs)

420:260. Laboratory Instrumentation and Test Interpretation -- 2 hrs.
Experience in exercise physiology laboratory instrumentation for cardiovascular, metabolic, muscular, and respiratory measurements as well as interpretation of test results. Prerequisite or corequisite: 420:253 or consent of instructor. (Offered Fall)

420:271. Cardiovascular Physiology -- 3 hrs.
In-depth study of the functioning of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in the diseased and non-diseased state. Major topics include functional anatomy, cardiorespiratory control, arterial pressure, responses to exercise, electrical activity, and the effects of disease processes. (Cross listed as 410:271.) (Offered Fall)

420:273. Contemporary Issues in Physical Education -- 3 hrs.
Examination and analysis of continuing concerns and issues in the profession. (Offered Spring)

420:274. Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education -- 3 hrs.
Historical background of measurement in physical education; evaluation as a part of teaching; statistical techniques; construction and use of motor and knowledge tests; criteria for test selection; administering a testing program; interpretation and use of test results. (Variable)

420:285. Readings in Physical Education -- 1-4 hrs.
(Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

420:289. Seminar in Physical Education -- 1-3 hrs.
Special topics as indicated in the Schedule of Classes. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

420:293. Research Experience in Physical Education -- 1-2 hrs.
Research on problems other than those for the thesis or in regular course offerings. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

420:295. Internship in Physical Education -- 1-4 hrs.
Experience in physical education programs with agencies other than in higher education. Prerequisite: consent of the Graduate Advisor. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

420:297. Practicum -- 1-4 hrs.
Practical experience in teaching physical education at the college level. Prerequisite: consent of Graduate Advisor. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

420:299. Research.
Fee assessed separately for laboratory materials and/or binding of thesis/research paper. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)