1996-1997 catalog

Physical Education and Exercise Science

College of Liberal Arts
Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science
(907) 474-7382

Degrees: B.A., B.S.

Minimum Requirements for Degrees: B.A.: 130 credits; B.S.: 120 credits

The curriculum in physical education and exercise science takes a common core of study of how humans move and exercise (Exercise Science) and adds to it studies of professional application such as the pedagogy of teaching (Physical Education) or further study to prepare the student for graduate study or professional fitness delivery in the private setting. Additionally, the department offers courses directed to individual fitness and skill enhancement for those not pursuing a degree within the department.

Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Physical Education B.A. Degree

1. Complete the general university requirements and B.A. degree requirements.
2. Complete the following background requirements as part of the baccalaureate core:
   BIOL 211X-212X Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (8)
   COMM 141X Fund. of Oral Communication: Public Context (3)
3. Complete the following:
   Any 100 level Chemistry course (4)
4. Complete the following program (major) requirements:
   Required Courses (24 Credits)
   PE 205 Introduction to the Human Movement Sciences (2)
   PE 232 Analysis of Human Movement (3)
   PE 246 Advanced First Aid (3)
   PE 316 Motor Development
        or PE 317 Motor Learning (3)
   PE 405 Concepts and Design of Physical Fitness Activities (2)
   PE 421 Physiology of Exercise (4)
   PE 432 Biomechanics of Physical Performance (4)
   PE 437 Adapted Programs of Physical Activity (3)
   Elective Credits (select a minimum of 8 courses)
   Included in these must be one winter sport, one individual sport, and one team sport. (8)
   PE 211 Fundamentals of Softball (1)
   PE 212 Fundamentals of Basketball (1)
   PE 213 Fundamentals of Ice Sports (1)
   PE 214 Fundamentals of Snow Sports (1)
   PE 215 Fundamentals of Volleyball (1)
   PE 216 Fundamentals of Rhythms (1)
   PE 217 Fundamentals of Recreational Activities (1)
   PE 218 Fundamentals of Soccer (1)
   PE 219 Fundamentals of Aquatics (1)
   PE 220 Fundamentals of Wrestling (1)
   PE 221 Fundamentals of Gymnastics (1)
   PE 222 Fundamentals of Track and Field (1)
   PE 224 Fundamentals of Resistive Training (1)
   PE 225 Fundamentals of Cardiovascular Training (1)
   PE 226 Fundamentals of Movement (1)
   Elective Credits (select a minimum of 4 courses) (4-5)
   PE 300 Advanced Techniques of Gymnastics (1)
   PE 302 Advanced Techniques of Basketball (1)
   PE 303 Advanced Techniques in Ice Sports (1)
   PE 304 Advanced Techniques in Snow Sports (1)
   PE 305 Techniques in Volleyball (1)
   PE 306 Techniques in Teaching Creative Dance (1)
   PE 307 Techniques in Camping and Outdoor Recreation (1)
   PE 308 Techniques in Track and Field (1)
   PE 309 Aquatics Instructor (2)
   PE 310 Techniques in Teaching Folk and Square Dance (1)
   Elective Credits (select a minimum of 7 credits)
   PE 317* Motor Learning (3)
   PE 321 Practicum in Physical Education (1)
   PE 327 Physical Education for Children (2)
   PE 401 Theory of Basketball (2)
   PE 406 Instructional Methodologies for Physical Activity (3)
   PE 411 Sports & Physical Activity in Today's World (3)
   PE 412 Principles and Problems in Athletic Coaching (3)
   PE 425 Administration of P.E. and Athletics (3)
   PE 440 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3)
   PE 442 Evaluation in Physical Activity (3)
   Minimum credits required 130

*If not used as a required PE course.

K-12 Teaching Certification:

In order to receive a K-12 teaching certification in Physical Education a student must 1) complete a General Education minor (minus ED 299), 2) take ED 454 K-12 Student Teaching, and 3) complete the above requirements, including the following courses:

• PE 216 Fundamentals of Rhythms (1)
  PE 217 Fundamentals of Recreational Activities (1)
  PE 221 Fundamentals of Gymnastics (1)
  PE 222 Fundamentals of Track and Field (1)
  PE 306 Techniques in Teaching Creative Dance (1)
  PE 307 Techniques in Camping and Outdoor Recreation (1)
  PE 321 Practicum in Physical Education (twice) (2)
  PE 327 Physical Education for Children (2)
  PE 406 Instructional Methodologies for Physical Activity (3)
  PE 411 Sports & Physical Activity in Today's World (3)
  PE 425 Administration of P.E. and Athletics (3)
  PE 442 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Activity (3)

Exercise Science B.S. Degree

1. Complete the general university requirements and B.S. degree requirements.
2. Complete the following background requirements as part of the baccalaureate core and B.S. degree requirements:
   BIOL 211X-212X Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (8)
   CHEM 103X-104X
        or CHEM 105X-106X (8)
   COMM 141X Fund. of Oral Communication: Public Context (6)
   STAT 200 Elementary Probability and Statistics (6)
3. Complete the following program (major) requirements
   Required Courses (47 Credits)
   PE 205 Introduction to the Human Movement Sciences (2)
   PE 224 Fundamentals of Resistive Training (1)
   PE 225 Fundamentals of Cardiovascular Training (1)
   PE 226 Fundamentals of Movement Mechanics (1)
   PE 232 Analysis of Human Movement (3)
   PE 246 Advanced First Aid (3)
   PE 316 Motor Development
        or PE 317 Motor Learning (3)
   PE 321 Practicum in Physical Education (1)
   PE 337 Psychology of Physical Activity (3)
   PE 405 Concepts and Design of Physical Fitness Programs (2)
   PE 406 Instructional Methodologies for Physical Activity (3)
   PE 411 Sports & Physical Activity in Today's World (3)
   PE 421 Physiology of Exercise (4)
   PE 432 Biomechanics of Physical Performance (4)
   PE 437 Adapted Programs of Physical Activity (3)
   PE 442 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Activity (3)
   PE 475 Internship in Exercise Science (6)

MINOR in Physical Education:

For a minor in P.E. for a B.A. degree, complete 18 approved credits in Physical Education at the 200-level or above.