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Undergraduate Physical Education Professionl

2015 Summer Term

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WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (GP)

PEPROF 251

This course leads to American Red Cross certification as a Water Safety Instructor. It prepares Instructor candidates to conduct 13 different swimming and water safety courses.

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FIRST AID AND C.P.R.

PEPROF 281

A study of the human body in relation to accidents and emergency care. A study of the methods of, and the importance of, immediate care of a person who has been injured or has been suddenly taken ill. It includes self-help and home care if medical assistance is not available or is delayed. It includes techniques of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR THE CLASSROOM TEACHER

PEPROF 328

This course is designed for those who plan to work with children middle childhood/early adolescence. Emphasis will be placed on understanding, planning, and teaching a developmentally appropriate and integrative physical activity for children within these ages.

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KINESIOLOGY

PEPROF 371

The study of mechanical principles which are essential to the analysis of sport techniques as well as the performance of motor skills. The course includes a review of muscle-skeletal anatomy and the thorough study of human movement.

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PERCEPTUAL MOTOR ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

PEPROF 380

A study of motor maturation, developmental variances affecting motor efficiency, gross motor assessment instruments, and prescriptive techniques involving perceptual motor activities.

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ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PEPROF 475

A study of the problems of the atypical child in relation to the physical education activity program. Emphasis is placed on the atypical child in the public school. Areas studied include postural deviations, orthopedic and neurological disabilities, sensory handicaps, the mentally handicapped and the behaviorally deviant child.

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HEALTH PROMOTION MANAGEMENT

PEPROF 480

Theoretical considerations and practical applications of management, operations and programs for health promotion organizations. Begins with the planning, design, financing and construction of health promotion facilities. Includes the hiring and organization of staff members, the development and marketing of special programs and the administration and finance of health promotion organizations.

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WORKSHOP IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PEPROF 490

Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing `hands on` and participatory instructional techniques. Repeatable for a maximum of 9 credits in major/degree.

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FIELD STUDY

PEPROF 492

A course designed to increase the student's understanding of a specific area of recreation through involvement in an off-campus internship at a recognized Physical Education agency or business which is suited to the student's area of interest.

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HEALTH, HUMAN PERFORMANCE & RECREATION INTERNSHIP

PEPROF 493

The internship is a culminating learning experience for students studying in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. This experience allows students the opportunity to practice the application of theory and apply the knowledge acquired through academic preparation. The internship is an in-depth supervised work and study experience, preferably at the supervisor or mid-management level, where the student has a degree of responsibility for planning, directing and supervising the work of others. A desired result of this course design is to stimulate good judgement and sound decisions while improving problem solving, communication, human development and relation building skills.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY

PEPROF 498

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits in major/degree.