USF 1996-97 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 204 - 205

PROFESSIONAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES

HLP 4941 WELLNESS INTERNSHIP (15)

PR: CC. Completion of all curriculum requirements. Supervised performance in adult fitness and/or wellness programs. Full semester on-site. Open to Wellness Leadership Physical Education Majors only. (S/U only.)

HSC 2400 FIRST AID (2)

Meets the American Red Cross certification requirements in standard and advanced first aid.

PEP 3940 PRACTICUM IN HEALTH PROMOTION/WELLNESS (4)

PR: CI. Completion of Semesters I and II and admission to the College of Education. Practical experience as a professional in a community or worksite health promotion or wellness program. (S/U only.)

PEP 3951 COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR WELLNESS LEADERS -6A (3)

PR: Completion of Semester I and II in Wellness Leadership track or CI. Designed to develop knowledge and skills in communication and counseling that is specific to wellness and health promotion.

PEQ 3101 AQUATICS (2)

PR: Red Cross beginning swimmer's skills or equivalent. Includes analysis of swimming skills, teaching methodology, conducting class activities, and organizing and conducting aquatic programs.

PEQ 3170 AQUATIC EXERCISE (2)

PR: CC. An instructor training course in aquatic exercise. Focuses on teaching aerobic, strength, flexibility, and weight control exercises performed in swimming pools. Open to non-majors.

PET 3010 PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR (3)

PR: CC. Identification of personal and professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for successful professional practice of physical educators and wellness leaders. Introduction to career opportunities and the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of the profession. Development of a personal-professional development plan. Field work required. Majors only.

PET 3031 MOTOR DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT (3)

PR: CC. Study of the assessment, evaluation and motor development performance of children and adolescents and application of principles of motor skills acquisition in physical education instruction. Open to non-majors.

PET 3080 SURVEY OF WELLNESS PROGRAM (3)

PR: CC. An analysis of various types of wellness programs in the public and private sector including community-based programs, commercial health and fitness enterprises, government-based programs, corporate-based programs, and hospital health and fitness centers.

PET 3310 KINESIOLOGY (3)

PR: CC. A study of the structure and function of the skeletal and muscular systems and of mechanical principles related to psycho-motor performance. Open to non-majors.

PET 3351 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY I (3)

PR: CC. A study of the effects of physical activity on the body. Topics include acute and chronic adaptation of the cardiovascular, muscular, metabolic, hormonal, and energy systems to exercise. Open to non-majors.

PET 3421 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3)

PR: CC. Development of knowledge and skills related to the instruction process of physical education. Preparation of materials and planning instruction.

PET 3422 INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND CONTENT: MOVEMENT EXPERIENCES (3)

PR: CC. This course develops a variety of motor skills and includes the study of systems for analyzing movement. It prepares students to plan and conduct movement experiences in a wide variety of educational settings.

PET 3441 INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND CONTENT: MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3)

PR: CC. The development of physical education content and instructional practices for middle school students. The focus is upon matching appropriate content and learning experiences to the unique needs of the pre- and early adolescent learner.

PET 3640 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3)

PR: CC. A study of characteristics, programming needs and teaching of physical education for students with disabilities.

PET 3799 CAREER DECISION-MAKING AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS (1)

PR: CC. Teacher certification career decision-making activities. Monitor and continue personal-professional development plan developed in previous semester. Ethical practices for teachers. Taken concurrently with PET 3943.

PET 3943 PHYSICAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP: MIDDLE SCHOOL (4)

PR: CC. A part-time internship in middle school physical education. Focus on the relationship of physical education to the needs of the pre- and early adolescent learner, the organization and purpose of the middle school, and application appropriate content and methodologies.

PET 4141 TRENDS AND TASKS- ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3)

PR: CC. Current trends are evaluated from a historical and philosophical perspective. Non-teaching tasks are identified as part of the professional role. Evaluate and continue personal-professional development plan developed in previous semesters. Taken concurrently with Physical Education Internship: Elementary. Physical Education Majors only.

PET 4142 TRENDS AND TASKS - SECONDARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1)

PR: CC. Current trends are evaluated from a historical and philosphical perspective. Non-teaching tasks are identified as part of the professional role. Evaluate and continue personal-professional development plan developed in previous semesters. Taken concurrently with Physical Education Internship: Secondary. Physical Education Majors only.

PET 4304 PRINCIPLES AND ISSUES IN COACHING (3)

The application of principles from philosophy, psychology, sociology, and physiology to competitive athletics and coaching.

PET 4353 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY II (3)

PR: CC. & PET 3352. A study of Exercise Physiology focusing on the adult. Includes specific populations such as the obese, heart patients, arthritics, elderly, and high performance athletes. Open to non-majors.

PET 4384 HEALTH-FITNESS APPRAISAL & EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION (3)

PR: CC. & PET 3352. Techniques in conducting health-fitness test and exercise prescription for adults. Includes cardiovascular strength, flexibility, body composition, health risk testing, exercise prescribing, and monitoring. Open to non-majors.

PET 4401 ORGANIZATION & ADMINISTRATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS (3)

PR: CC. A study of organizational and administrative procedures for physical education programs in elementary and secondary schools. Includes scheduling, budget, facilities, extra-curricular programs, and the selection and supervision of staff.

PET 4404 ORGANIZATION & ADMINISTRATION OF WELLNESS PROGRAMS (3)

PR: CC. Design and implemenation of various types of wellness programs with emphasis on assessment and evaluation, management, staffing, participant adherence, program design, budgeting, legal liability, and marketing.

PET 4432 INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND CONTENT: PHYSICAL EDUCATION ELEMENTARY (3)

PR: CC. This is the second of a three-course sequence in which students study movement forms and instructional processes suitable for elementary age students.

PET 4433 INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND CONTENT: PHYSICAL EDUCATION ELEMENTARY II (3)

This course prepares students to select, plan, conduct complex movement experiences for students K-6.

PET 4442 INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND CONTENT: PHYSICAL EDUCATION SECONDARY (3)

PR: CC. Development of knowledge and skills related to the teaching of selected movement activities such as team sports, gymnastics, and physical fitness. Focus is on understanding mechanical principles utilized within those activities as well as on instructional progression and the preparation of materials for instruction at the secondary school level.

PET 4443 INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND CONTENT: PHYSICAL EDUCATION SECONDARY II (3)

PR: CC. In this course, students are prepared to plan, conduct, and evaluate complex movement experiences in games, dance, gymnastics and physical fitness appropriate for students.

PET 4622C CARE AND PREVENTION OF PHYSICAL INJURIES (2)

Principles and techniques of conditioning athletes for competition; prevention and care of injuries in physical education and athletic activities.

PET 4905 INDEPENDENT STUDY: PROFESSIONAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1-4)

PR: CI. Specialized independent study determined by the student's needs and interests. May be repeated when subjects vary. (S/U only.)

PET 4933 SENIOR SEMINAR IN SECONDARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3)

PR: CC. Synthesis of teacher candidate's courses in complete college program. Reflective evaluation of teaching experience. Required concurrently with Associate Teaching in Physical Education: Secondary. Physical Education Majors only.

PET 4934 SENIOR SEMINAR IN ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3)

PR: CC. Synthesis of teacher candidate's course in complete college program. Reflective evaluation of teaching experience. Required concurrently with Associate Teaching in Physical Education: Elementary. Physical Education Majors only.

PET 4942 PHYSICAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP: ELEMENTARY (4)

PR: CC. A part-time internship in elementary school physical education. Focus on the nature of the total elementary school curriculum, characteristics of students, and application of appropriate content and instructional competencies. (S/U only.)

PET 4944 PHYSICAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP: SECONDARY (4)

PR: CC. A part-time internship in high school level physical education with focus on the relationship of physical education to the needs of the early adolescent and the implementation of appropriate content and methodology. (S/U only.)

PET 4946 ASSOCIATE TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION: ELEMENTARY (12)

PR: CC. A full-time internship in the elementary school in which the student undertakes the full range of teaching responsibilities in elementary physical education. May not be repeated. (S/U only.)

PET 4947 ASSOCIATE TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION: SECONDAR (12)

PR: CC. A full-day internship in middle, junior or senior high school physical education programs with focus on the implementation of appropriate content and methodology to meet the needs of secondary students. (S/U only.)

PET 4947C ATHLETIC TRAINING PRACTICUM (2)

PR: PET 4622. A ten-week training room practicum on skills in preventive strapping and review first aid and rehabilitation techniques, followed by a five-week practicum with local high schools or professional teams. Enrollment in these courses requires admission to the Physical Education program.

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Effective Date: Semester I, 1996