Physical Education, P-12

Note:        Students interested in majoring in physical education & health should be aware that this major requires acceptance into and compliance with the standards set forth by the education division.

CORE REQUIREMENTS – PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PHED 2053 – Foundations of Health & Physical Education – 3 credit hours

Students will use technology to provide historical and philosophical perspectives for health and physical education. Course rotation: Spring of even years.

PHED 2133 – Motor Learning & Development – 3 credit hours

Teaches various stages of motor learning as it applies to the physical education student. The development of children in grades P-12, including digital media and technology, will be discussed with issues that this brings for their physical movement abilities. Prerequisite: EDUC 2123. Course rotation: Fall of odd years.

PHED 2553 – Fitness, Wellness & Conditioning – 3 credit hours

The course provides a comprehensive understanding of theory and practical application of critical areas for lifelong physical fitness, wellness, and physical conditioning (cardio, respiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition). Nutrition, weight management, cardiovascular disease, and injury prevention will be included using digital media and technology. Interactive learning and laboratory experiences for individual wellness assessment, practice of exercise systems including dance and recreational activities, and improvement of body function will allow students to assess critically lifetime activities as components of a wellness program. Course rotation: Fall and spring of odd years.

PHED 3002 – Psychology/Sociology of PE/Sport – 2 credit hours

Surveys psychology/sociology and the varied responsibilities of the teacher and coach as they relate to these fields. Uses technology to explore topics of discussion, including areas such as characteristics, type of personality, philosophy, history, organization, and administration, as well as current issues. Prerequisites: EDUC 2123 and admission to the teacher education program or instructor’s permission. Course rotation: Fall of even years.

PHED 3013 – Exercise Physiology – 3 credit hours

Students will use technology to study physiological changes which occur during and after physical activity. The physiological changes include circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, and nervous systematic adjustments. Students are recommended to have successfully completed the biology general education requirement before taking this course. Course rotation: Fall of even years.

PHED 3023 – Kinesiology – 3 credit hours

Students will use technology to study the human musculature and the body’s structural relationship to exercise and skilled motor performance. Course rotation: Fall.

PHED 3143 – Adaptive Physical Education for PE/Health Majors – 3 credit hours

The social, psychological, and physiological aspects of the intellectually challenged, the gifted, and the visually, aurally, physically, emotionally, and neurological disabled are discussed. Students will use technology to address how to best meet the needs of these students in a physical movement environment. Includes field hours. Prerequisites: EDUC 3403, PHED 2053, and admission to the teacher education program. Course rotation: Fall of even years.

PHED 3163 – Skills & Techniques of Team & Lifetime Activities – 3 credit hours

Students will use technology to explore the fundamental skills and strategies for team, individual, and dual activities. Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program. Course rotation: Fall of even years.

PHED 3203 – Physical Education/Health Curriculum & Methods for Elementary P-5 – 3 credit hours

Explores principles of instruction by using technology for grades P-5 in health and physical education. Students will learn to integrate content knowledge of child health, nutrition, and physical fitness in designing effective learning experiences for elementary students. Special emphasis is given to teaching methods and curriculum materials considered best practice for grades P-5 to promote healthy lifestyles. Includes field hours. Prerequisites: Admission to the teacher education program and EDUC 3413 (P-5 majors) or EDUC 3403 (physical education majors). Course rotation: Spring.

PHED 3402 – Fundamentals of Coaching – 2 credit hours

Methods of teaching sport skills, and sport management skills. The purpose will be to promote athletes’ growth, development, and learning, while teaching age-appropriate skills. Includes analysis of National Coaching Standards and an examination and analysis of the philosophy and ethics of coaching. Students will examine how values are communicated, and how to facilitate positive social and emotional growth. Students will utilize technology to write personal statements on their philosophy of coaching and will work through ethical dilemmas in sport. Prerequisite: EDUC 2123. Course rotation: Spring of even years.

PHED 4023 – Middle/Secondary Methods for Physical Education – 3 credit hours

Explores principles of instruction, digital media, technology, teaching methods, and curriculum materials as prevalent in public schools, grades P-12. Includes field hours. Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program. Course rotation: Spring of odd years.

CORE REQUIREMENTS –HEALTH EDUCATION

PHED 1201 – First Aid – 1 credit hour

Students will use technology to practice first-aid procedures and prevention/care of injuries. Course rotation: Fall and spring.

PHED 2012 – Basic Injury Care for the Coach & Trainer – 2 credit hours

Students will use technology to study symptoms, prevention, immediate treatment, and long-term care in athletic injuries. Course rotation: Spring of odd years.

PHED 2013 – Nutrition – 3 credit hours

Examines nutritional values and practices. Topics for discussion include, but are not limited to, the following: basic food groups, food nutrients, weight problems, and food labels. Course rotation: Spring of odd years.

PHED 2253 – Personal, School & Community Health – 3 credit hours

Incorporates personal and school health into the wider scope of community health. Needs-assessment on an individual, school, and community basis will be developed using technology. Students will be actively engaged in planning program design for themselves and others. Prerequisite: EDUC 2123. Course rotation: Spring of even years.

PHED 3103 – Epidemiology – 3 credit hours

Examination of the infectious diseases and disorders that are currently prevalent, as well as address the history of these diseases. Using technology that is designed to inform the content knowledge required in public school teaching of P-12 health teachers. Emphasis is placed on incorporating the material in instructional design. Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program or instructor’s permission. Course rotation: Fall of odd years.

PHED 4103 – Contemporary Health Issues – 3 credit hours

Students will use technology to examine current issues in health by means of special speakers and other resources. Issues explored include AIDS, world population, global warming, and others that the future will dictate. Prerequisite: PHED 3103 and admission to the teacher education program or instructor’s permission.  Course rotation: Spring of odd years.

HS 3103 – Life Span Development – 3 credit hours

An overview of the developmental issues of human beings throughout the life span, from conception to death including developmental stages; basic theories, concepts, and principles of development; influences on development; and cultural understanding of development. Prerequisite: PSYC 1003.

PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION – EDUCATION

EDUC 2123 – The Teaching Profession – 3 credit hours

Provides an overview of formalized schooling: influence of cultural background and socioeconomic status on child development and learning; teacher ethics; legal issues; student diversity; and curriculum. Includes a study of the historical movements of Western thought that have shaped contemporary educational theory and practice in the United States. Students will use technology to analyze the underlying philosophical themes revealed in the current structure and content of primary, middle level, and secondary education. Includes field hours. Course rotation: Fall and spring.

EDUC 2713 – Introduction to Educational Technology – 3 credit hours

Introduces the theory and practice of instructional technology from historical and pragmatic perspectives. Studies the context and rationale for technology infusion in education, the definition of instructional technology, and its development in practice, the history of the field and current trends and issues. Students develop competencies in educational technology appraisal, technologically mediated communication and research, and the selection, development and application of multimedia to instruction. Prerequisite/corequisite: EDUC 2123. Course rotation: Fall and spring.

EDUC 3123 – Principles of Lifelong Learning – 3 credit hours

A study of psychology’s role in the understanding of human growth and development and its effect on learning. Students will become conversant with prevalent learning theories, experimental findings, and other data applicable to teaching and learning in the education profession. Students will integrate and apply the course knowledge base through case studies and application in P-12 educational settings. Includes field hours. Prerequisites: PSYC 1003 and admission to the teacher education program. Course rotation: Fall and spring.

EDUC 3403 – Fundamentals of Secondary Education – 3 credit hours

Introduces the historical role and contemporary practices of P-12 education in U.S. society. Topics include: theories underlying educational curriculum and instruction, generic teaching methods, issues in student diversity, instructional technology, principles/ problems/materials/media, and techniques involved in instructional activities. Students use technology to develop competencies in standards-based lesson/unit planning and lesson presentation. Includes field hours. Prerequisite: EDUC 2123. Course rotation: Fall and spring.

EDUC 3523 – Reading & Writing in the Content Areas 5-9, 8-12 & P-12 – 3 credit hours

Establishes methods and techniques for incorporating literacy instruction, including digital media technology, in the content teaching of middle and high school teachers. Includes an overview of the reading and writing processes and discusses the application of literacy principles to the content areas. Literacy needs of diverse learners in closing the achievement gap is also addressed in order to prepare students for literacy requirements outlined in the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) and Career Readiness Standards. Includes field hours. Prerequisites: Admission to the teacher education program, EDUC 3403, and junior standing. Course rotation: Fall.

EDUC 4103 – Measurement & Assessment in Education – 3 credit hours

A pragmatic approach to the study of educational tests and measurement that explains essential psychometric concepts and their application in the classroom. Includes a thorough discussion of performance and portfolio assessments as well as how to assess special needs students. Uses technology, construction, selection, administration, interpretation, and utilization of evaluation techniques and instruments, including statistical interpretations. Includes field hours. Prerequisite: Admission to the teacher education program. Course rotation: Fall and spring.

EDUC 4263 – Classroom Management P-5 & P-12 – 3 credit hours

Acquaints the student with classroom organization, discipline strategies, and classroom management techniques using technology designed as a culminating experience prior to student teaching that prepares students for effective classroom management in rural/small-school settings. Includes field hours. Prerequisites: Admission to the teacher education program, EDUC 3403 or EDUC 3413, and last semester before student teaching. Course rotation: Fall and spring.

EDUC 4463 – Classroom Management 5-9 & 8-12 – 3 credit hours

Acquaints the student with classroom organization, discipline strategies, and classroom management techniques using technology designed as a culminating experience prior to student teaching that prepares students for effective classroom management in rural/small-school settings. Includes field hours. Prerequisites: Admission to the teacher education program, and EDUC 3403 or EDUC 3413, and last semester before student teaching. Course rotation: Fall and spring.

EDUC 4600 – Supervised Student Teaching – 12 credit hours

The student-teacher is expected to observe systematically expert teaching and to engage, under supervision, in the conduct of class sessions. The student-teacher also is expected to acquire skills in, and familiarity with, the co-curricular activities of a teacher and technology integration. Personal and group conferences and systematic supervision by faculty members are part of this requirement. Open only to students who have been approved for this part of the program. ($155 student teaching fee)  Corequisite: EDUC 4603. Course rotation: Fall and spring.

EDUC 4603 – Practicum – 3 credit hours

Taken during the student teaching semester using technology to study curriculum, methods, media, computer software materials, and instructional procedures in the content areas in secondary education with an emphasis on field experience. Corequisite: EDUC 4600. Course rotation: Fall and spring.

OTHER

PHED 1802 – Special Topics in Physical Activity – 2 credit hours

Activity normally features skill development in a specific recreational area or sport. Emphasis is on participation, development or camaraderie, strategy, and team play. Course may be repeated. Course rotation: Varies.