Physical Education and Health

PED 131 Scope of Human Voluntary Movement

Offered: Typically every Fall Term

An introduction to the basic understandings and key concepts of the importance of human movement. Emphasis on the history and philosophies of physical education and the sociology of sport and physical activity. Brief survey of biological and psychological backgrounds of physical education.

1 Course

Prerequisites: Determined by instructor

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."

1/2 to 1 Course

Prerequisite: GSTR 110 AND one entry-level course in PSY, SOC, CFS, or NUR

Offered: Typically alternate Short Terms (next offered Short Term 2010)

Dance in Healing and Therapy is designed to introduce the student to: 1) the ways dance and movement can lead to understanding of oneself and of others as thinking, feeling, and sensing beings, and 2) ways dance and movement can be used for personal development for people of varying psychological or emotional abilities. The course is grounded in Laban Movement Analysis, a system widely used in dance and movement as healing and therapy. Meets PED .25-credit Activity requirement.

1 Course

Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms (next offered Fall 2008)

A study of the theory and principles of movement for the elementary-school child with emphasis on the analysis of basic movement, motor development, low-organizational games, lead-up games for sports, and creative movement. Selection and progression of movement skills and knowledge in relation to teaching physical activity will be introduced.

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Prerequisite: PEH 100 or permission of instructor

Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2010)

A comprehensive dance course dealing with basic-movement skills and creative-teaching approaches in social, folk, square, and modern dance. Study of dance as an art form and the place of dance in education will be included. A portion of the class will be directly focused on dance for children, especially creative dance and elementary folk and square dance. Arts Perspective. NOTE: May be approved on a term-by-term basis to meet the Active Learning Experience. (Check the Schedule of Classes and BONd to see if this course is approved for the term in which the student plans to take the course).

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Prerequisite: PEH 100 or permission of instructor

Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms (next offered Fall 2008)

Explores tactics, skills, teaching, and coaching methods for badminton, basketball, bowling, soccer, tennis, and track and field. The philosophy of competition and coaching and practical officiating. Individualized teaching procedures will be used. This course will include a two-hour laboratory experience.

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Prerequisite: PEH 100 or permission of instructor

Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms (next offered Fall 2009)

Explores tactics, skills, teaching, and coaching methods in archery, football, golf, softball, volleyball, and introduction to racquetball. The philosophy of competition and coaching and practical officiating. Individualized teaching procedures will be used. This course will include a two-hour laboratory experience.

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Prerequisite: GSTR 110

Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Spring 2009)

Explores dance of African and Asian nations in cultural context and in the context of dance of other countries. The goal of the class is to increase understanding and appreciation of the diversity of ways in which individuals, communities, and groups define themselves in movement, and to develop awareness of dance as a form of cultural expression. At the conclusion of the course, students will examine ways in which African and Asian dance styles have influenced American dance and culture. The class will include dancing, video viewing, interviews with international students, reading, and writing of research and analysis papers. Arts Perspective and World Culture (Non-Western) component of the International Perspective.

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Prerequisite: GSTR 110

Offered: Typically annually (next offered Fall 2009, as an exception)

This course will introduce students to the historical, theoretical, and critical elements of dance. Students will explore the role that dance has played in society throughout history and in contemporary life. Experiences in class will include reading, discussion, video viewing, movement exploration, creative-process activities, and group presentations. Arts Perspective. NOTE: Noncredit for students who completed this course as GSTR 109.

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Prerequisites: Ability to swim several lengths of the pool using more than one stroke, tread water, and retrieve 10 pounds from bottom of the deep end of the pool

Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2009)

Provides the student with knowledge, skills, and possible American Red Cross certification in community water safety, lifeguard training, and water-safety instructor to teach swimming to all ages.

1 Course

Prerequisite: PEH 100 or permission of instructor

Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Fall 2008)

Provides the student with the knowledge and skills required to teach gymnastics to school-aged children. Material covered will include gymnastics from a skill-theme and movement-concept approach, as well as a more formal/traditional approach. Experiences will include peer teaching, workshop teaching, planning instruction, skill performance, and assessment.

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Prerequisite: BIO 101 or permission of instructor

Offered: Typically annually (next offered Short Term 2009)

A brief overview of the mechanism, prevention, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Practical experience includes the performance of simple taping procedures to the major joints of the body, along with the recognition of selected health problems related to athletics. In addition, time will be set aside for students to qualify for American Red Cross CPR Certification. NOTE: Noncredit for students who completed PED 309.

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Prerequisite: PEH 100 or permission of instructor

Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2010)

Will focus on developing knowledge of current concepts and practices in adapted physical education. Course topics will cover assessment, planning, and implementation of physical-education activities for people with unique needs and abilities.

1 Course

Prerequisites: Determined by instructor

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."

1/2 to 1 Course

Prerequisite: Berea College Dance experience or permission of instructor

Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Fall 2009)

Students will use movement improvisation to explore themes and ideas, will use movement discovered through improvisation to create choreography, and will engage in thoughtful reflection on the work they are doing. Arts Perspective.

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Prerequisites: Completion or waiver of MAT 012; BIO 101; AND GSTR 110

Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered 2009-2010)

Human anatomical systems and their physiological functions with special emphasis on the muscular, nervous, skeletal, circulatory, and respiratory systems as they apply to physical activity. Immediate and long-term effects of physical exercise on the human body. Analysis of techniques related to physical-fitness evaluation, conditioning, and training principles; and current research in exercise physiology.

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Prerequisites: Completion or waiver of MAT 012; BIO 101; and GSTR 110

Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2009)

The study of joint and muscle function and the mechanical principles governing human motion. Anatomical and mechanical analysis of physical-education activities and basic skills. Fundamentals of body mechanics, statics, and dynamics; and analysis of human motion.

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Prerequisites: Junior standing and successful completion of three PED major courses

Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms (next offered Fall 2009)

An introduction to principles and techniques of leadership and management in wellness, recreational, and physical-education settings. Students will learn fundamental concepts for program planning, development, implementation, and assessment; board development; community relations, program marketing, and development of a participant base; fiscal management; facilities; equipment; and resource planning, acquisition, and evaluation. The class takes a practical, hands-on approach.

1/2 Course

Prerequisites: BIO 101 and PED 260 (formerly 309)

Offered: Typically every third year (next offered Spring 2009)

Will provide those students interested in athletic training, physical therapy, or other sports-medicine fields with advanced knowledge and skills relating to sports medicine. Content will include administrative tasks, legal aspects, pharmacology, therapeutic modalities, evaluation skills, and rehabilitation protocols, as well as other related topics.

1 Course

Prerequisites: Completion or waiver of MAT 012; completion of two PED major courses

Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2009)

Curriculum design and theory and application of various teaching strategies and methods for Physical Education required for P-12 Certification majors. Introduction to basic statistical procedures. A review of evaluative techniques for individual and program accomplishments.

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Prerequisites: Completion or waiver of MAT 012; PED 343; and BIO 101

Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2010)

The study of the principles of motor learning and the variables affecting the learning process, motor-development theory, the integration of neuro-physiological and behavioral information, and the psychological theories and techniques for the enhancement of sport and physical-activity performance.

1 Course

Prerequisites: Determined by instructor

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."

1/2 to 1 Course

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 390/490A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 390/490B if approved as non-ALE.

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Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 390/490A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 390/490B if approved as non-ALE.

1 Course

Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing

Offered: Typically every term

An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to three course credits in one 14-week term or one course credit in Short Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. This course may be used to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement. NOTE: To count as a CFS Internship, the primary sponsor must be a full-time member of the CFS faculty. The CFS Department has imposed specific expectations for Internships within this Department. Please check with the Department Chairperson for additional information.

1 to 3 Courses

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by two or more students who have a similar interest in the topic proposed. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Program Director, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 397/497A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 397/497B if approved as non-ALE.

1 Course

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by two or more students who have a similar interest in the topic proposed. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Program Director, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 397/497A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 397/497B if approved as non-ALE.

1 Course

Prerequisites: Will vary, but always will include permission of instructor

Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.

1 Course

Prerequisites: Completion or waiver of MAT 012; BIO 101; AND PED 343

Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2010)

This course will provide students with the knowledge to understand the link between exercise, health, and disease. The information presented in the course will cover appropriate tools for assessing fitness and developing prescriptive exercise programs. The course content will include: 1) study of assessment techniques for all components of fitness; 2) application of assessment tools for various populations; 3) interpretation of assessment results; and 4) development of exercise programs based upon the assessment outcomes. NOTE: Noncredit for students who completed this course as PED 344.

1 Course

Prerequisites: Determined by instructor

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."

1/2 to 1 Course

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 390/490A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 390/490B if approved as non-ALE.

1 Course

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 390/490A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 390/490B if approved as non-ALE.

1 Course

Prerequisites: BIO 101; either PED 343, 353, or 364; and one additional PED major course; junior or senior standing

Offered: Typically annually (next offered Fall 2008)

Emphasizes exploration of professional opportunities and scientific investigation in the field of physical education. Students explore areas of personal career interest, prepare a review of recent literature or a paper based on their primary research, and make a formal oral presentation. Discussion and evaluation of oral reports and presentations by resource persons are included. Required of all Physical Education majors.

1/2 Course

Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing

Offered: Typically every term

An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to three course credits in one 14-week term or one course credit in Short Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. This course may be used to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement. NOTE: To count as a CFS Internship, the primary sponsor must be a full-time member of the CFS faculty. The CFS Department has imposed specific expectations for Internships within this Department. Please check with the Department Chairperson for additional information.

1 to 3 Courses

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by two or more students who have a similar interest in the topic proposed. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Program Director, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 397/497A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 397/497B if approved as non-ALE.

1 Course

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by two or more students who have a similar interest in the topic proposed. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Program Director, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 397/497A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 397/497B if approved as non-ALE.

1 Course

Prerequisites: Will vary, but always will include permission of instructor

Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.

1 Course