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Undergraduate Physical Education Professionl

2024 Summer Term

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INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ADAPTED PE

PEPROF 166

This course introduces students to the Health, Physical Education, and Adapted PE teaching profession who are in pursuit of a K-12 teaching license. The course presents the role physical education plays in the overall development and education of children. Students focus on learning national standards and guidelines related to the physical education profession.

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STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE HUMAN BODY I

PEPROF 201

This course is designed to study the basic anatomy and function of bones, muscles and joints throughout the body. Through lectures and labs, emphasis will be placed on the interrelationships between the structure and function of the body and its application to human movement.

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STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM AND PLANNING

PEPROF 240

This course prepares students to develop, design, and change programs to align with State and National health, physical education and Adapted PE standards. It provides knowledge of curricular models and associated pedagogical practices in standards-based physical education programs. Curricular models are addressed and standards, benchmarks, grade level adaptations, and unit planning by model are covered with an emphasis on using a reflective approach.

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MOTOR DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING

PEPROF 250

This course introduces the theoretical foundations of motor development and motor learning and explores the practical application in the teaching of motor skills in school settings.

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NUTRITION FOR HEALTH

PEPROF 282

The course helps students plan, evaluate, and analyze dietary intake based on sound nutritional guidelines, principles, and knowledge for the purpose of health enhancement, improved mental and physical performance, and decreasing risk of disease.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND RECREATION FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS

PEPROF 361

This course introduces concepts of therapeutic recreation practice, including the history of the profession, current trends, and an overview of various disabilities and disorders across the lifespan. Students will have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities necessary to work with persons with disabilities through field-based activities.

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HEALTH BEHAVIOR DEVELOPMENT & SOCIETY

PEPROF 391

This course provides an introduction to the development, behavioral and social science factors that influence health and disease. Relationships between developmental experiences, behaviors, and societal outcomes are explored, and students become prepared to apply concepts to help support the well-being of individuals and communities.

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EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION AND FUEL UTILIZATION

PEPROF 416

Theoretical considerations and practical applications of exercise prescription and fuel utilization relating to exercise. Includes prescription techniques, program progression, and program administration. Applications for healthy populations, medical populations, sport performance, and specialized populations.

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TEACHING SKILLS FOR INDIVIDUAL SPORTS

PEPROF 456

This course is designed to provide Physical Education licensure students an overview of traditional and non-traditional teaching methods that can be used to teach skills and strategies in a variety of individual games and sports. Emphasis will be put on progressions, teaching styles, feedback, evaluation, and assessment processes.

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ACTIVITIES OF INCLUSION FROM A-Z IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PEPROF 477

This course will focus on physical, social/emotional, fitness, recreational, lifetime and cognitive activities ranging from A-Z that may be used in a gymnasium, recreational environment, outdoors, classroom, or any other environment where children may gather for learning and interaction. This course will include activities that are hands-on, innovative, and interactive to promote inclusion in physical education.

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ATHLETICS FOR ALL: ADAPTED SPORTS

PEPROF 479

This course is designed to teach about Adapted Sport. It will offer content knowledge, some practicum experiences, and sport resources for Alpine Skiing, Bocce Ball, Goalball, Nordic skiing, Sit Volleyball, Swimming, Track and Field, Wheelchair Tennis, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Lacrosse, Wheelchair Softball, Quad Rugby, and Sled Hockey.

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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.