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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Assistant Professors: S. Barkely (Chair), K. Sudbeck
Instructors: M. Aldrich, B. Barkus, A. Buckley, T. Hellman, J. Johansen, G. Melsted, S. Olinger, J. Olson, J. Reitmeier, D. Richards

The Physical Education major is designed for students interested in teaching K-12 physical education. In addition to their coursework, students gain hands-on experience in area schools as they work to become certified teachers. Augustana’s education department is endorsed by the SD Department of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJOR: 37 credit hours

Required Courses:

PE 214 History and Principles of PE/Fitness (W) (2 cr)
PE 220 Individual and Team Sports (2 cr)
PE 252 Outdoor Education (1 cr)
PE 266 Physical Education in the Elementary School (2 cr)
PE 270 Aquatics (1 cr)
PE 277 Motor Development (2 cr)
PE 280 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3 cr)
PE 290 Teaching of Dance (1 cr)
PE 291 Gymnastics (1 cr)
PE 312 Measurement & Evaluation in PE & Exercise Science (2 cr)
PE 313 Organization of Physical Education and Sport (2 cr)
PE 320 Physiology of Exercise: Lecture and Lab (3 cr)
PE 322 Structural Kinesiology: Lecture and Lab (2 cr)
PE 340 Adapted Physical Education (2 cr)

Required Supportive Courses:

BIOL 110 Biology and Human Concerns (4 cr)
– OR –
BIOL 120 Biological Principles (4 cr)

BIOL 150 Human Anatomy (4 cr)
SOCI 110 Contemporary Society (3 cr)

It is recommended that Physical Education majors also complete the additional course work required for endorsements in Health Education and Coaching.

COACHING ENDORSEMENT

The Coaching Endorsement is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of many aspects of coaching. Students will be well-prepared to meet the requirements of coaching.

COACHING ENDORSEMENT: 18 credit hours

PE 225 - Psychology of Coaching (2 cr)
PE 280 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3 cr)
*PE 320 - Physiology of Exercise: Lecture and Lab (3 cr)
PE 395 - Coaching Internship (2 cr)

Choose two Coaching Theory courses from: 4 cr (2 cr each)

PE 231 - Theory of Coaching Volleyball
PE 232 - Theory of Coaching Basketball
PE 233 - Theory of Coaching Baseball
PE 234 - Theory of Coaching Softball
PE 235 - Theory of Coaching Wrestling
PE 236 - Theory of Coaching Track and Field
PE 237 - Theory of Coaching Football
PE 238 - Theory of Coaching Soccer

*Students who are not Physical Education majors are encouraged to register for PE 359: Exercise Physiology for Coaching Workshop (1 credit) instead of PE 320.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES:

PE 095 - INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS PARTICIPATION (1 credit)
Participation in intercollegiate athletics but does not include club sports. Grading System: S/U only.
NOTE: OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER

PE 100 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES (Area 1.3) (1 credit) each
A requirement of all students that is specifically designed to improve physiological fitness through individual or team activity, and to develop skills in lifetime activities that may be utilized throughout the remainder of the student’s lifetime. Two of these courses are required to satisfy Area 1.3. No activities
course may be repeated to fulfill this requirement.
NOTE: A VARIETY OF OPTIONS ARE OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER

PE 210 - INTRODUCTION TO SPORT MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of sport management through a review of the history, overview of the skill sets needed for success in the field, and discussion of possible careers in the field.
NOTE: OFFERED EVERY FALL SEMESTER

PE 214 - HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES OF PE/FITNESS (W - Area 2.1B) (2 credits)
An introduction to health, physical education, recreation, and fitness as it relates to history, current philosophies, career opportunities, and principles, with emphasis on the objectives of the above areas.
NOTES: PREREQUISITE: ENGL 110
OFFERED EVERY SPRING AND SOME FALL SEMESTERS

PE 215 - SPORT IN SOCIETY (3 credits)
This course will examine a variety of issues relating to sport in today’s society. The course is intended to provide an introduction to the sociology of sport and designed to raise questions to promote systematic, issue-related thinking about sport. Issues that relate to athletes today such as sports gambling, violence in sports, and substance abuse will be discussed to better understand the complex problems that pertain to sport.
NOTE: OFFERED EVERY INTERIM

PE 218 - RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES (2 credits)
This course is for persons who are responsible for giving emergency care to the sick and injured. Emergency care instruction will include airway management, fracture and dislocation splinting, cervical spine immobilization, extrication techniques, emergency treatment for asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, heat illness, and various forms of shock.
NOTES: PREREQUISITE: PE 230
OFFERED EVERY SPRING SEMESTER

PE 220 - INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM SPORTS (2 credits)
Basic course in the fundamental motor skills, playing strategy and basic teaching methodology of individual and team sports activities.
NOTE: OFFERED SPRING SEMESTER, ODD YEARS

PE 225 - PSYCHOLOGY OFCOACHING
(2 credits)
The focus of this course will be the psychological principles related to coaching and athletic performance. Factors such as motivation, anxiety, goal setting, and imaging as they relate to athletic performance will be examined. The course format will include lectures, presentations, and discussions. This course is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
NOTE: OFFERED EVERY INTERIM

PE 230 - FIRST AID AND CPR (2 credits)
This course is designed to provide people with basic first aid and CPR knowledge for emergencies. Proper procedures in calling for help, skills necessary to keep someone alive, and ways to reduce pain will be examined. Students will also learn how to minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional help arrives.
NOTE: OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER

PE 231-238 - COACHING THEORY (2 credits) each
The following courses are designed for those students who intend to coach. Each theory course emphasizes the development of selected motor skills, team defensive and offensive strategies, conditioning and coaching principles.

PE 231 - THEORY OF COACHING VOLLEYBALL (2 credits)
NOTE: OFFERED INTERIM, EVEN YEARS

PE 232 - THEORY OF COACHING BASKETBALL (2 credits)
NOTE: OFFERED EVERY FALL SEMESTER

PE 233 - THEORY OF COACHING BASEBALL (2 credits)
NOTE: OFFERED SPRING SEMESTERS, ODD YEARS

PE 234 - THEORY OF COACHING SOFTBALL (2 credits)
NOTE: OFFERED FALL SEMESTERS, ODD YEARS

PE 235 - THEORY OF COACHING WRESTLING (2 credits)
NOTE: OFFERED INTERIM, ODD YEARS

PE 236 - THEORY OF COACHING TRACK AND FIELD (2 credits)
NOTE: OFFERED SPRING SEMESTER, ODD YEARS

PE 237 - THEORY OF COACHING FOOTBALL (2 credits)
NOTE: OFFERED EVERY FALL SEMESTER

PE 238 - THEORY OF COACHING SOCCER (2 credits)
NOTE: OFFERED FALL SEMESTER, EVEN YEARS

PE 252 - OUTDOOR EDUCATION (1 credit)
An overview of the natural resources used for leisure, an analysis of leisure activities dependent upon natural resources, a presentation of the problems of recreational land use and an introduction to environmental awareness and outdoor safety.
NOTE: OFFERED FALL SEMESTERS, EVEN YEARS

PE 265 - HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (2 credits)
This course is designed to prepare Elementary Education majors to teach health, physical education skills and activities, in grade K-6. Emphasis is placed upon curriculum, methodology (including safety issues for supervision), and teaching aids in health and physical education at the elementary school level.
NOTE: PE MAJORS NEED TO TAKE PE 266, NOT PE 265
OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER

PE 266 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (2 credits)
A course designed to prepare physical education majors to teach physical education skills and activities in the elementary grades K-6.
NOTE: ELED MAJORS NEED TO TAKE PE 265, NOT PE 266
OFFERED FALL SEMESTER, ODD YEARS


PE 270 - AQUATICS (1 credit)
A course designed to teach basic fundamental swim strokes and teaching methodology of swimming.
NOTE: OFFERED SPRING SEMESTER, EVEN YEARS

PE 277 - MOTOR DEVELOPMENT (2 credits)
Major concepts and principles fundamental to development of motor behavior will be explored. Factors such as aging, maturation, socialization, and growth will be examined in the context of their contribution to motor skill development.
NOTE: OFFERED EVERY FALL SEMESTER

PE 280 - PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES (3 credits)
The integrated study of the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries, and first aid techniques emphasizing the practical application of treating athletic injuries in their initial phase. Taping, wrapping and basic assessment skills are emphasized.
NOTE: OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER

PE 290 - TEACHING OF DANCE (1 credit)
This course will include folk, square and social dance with emphasis placed on skills techniques as well as methodology in teaching rhythm activities for grades K-12.
NOTE: OFFERED SPRING SEMESTER, EVEN YEARS

PE 291 - GYMNASTICS (1 credit)
This course will prepare students for instruction of gymnastics activities. Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of tumbling and selected apparatus activities, including spotting.
NOTE: OFFERED FALL SEMESTERS, ODD YEARS

PE 312 - MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
(2 credits)
The measurement and evaluation of motor behavior and fitness in school and non-school settings will be the focus of this course. In addition, the basis for the evaluation of effective programs will be examined.
NOTE: OFFERED SPRING SEMESTER, EVEN YEARS

PE 313 - ORGANIZATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT (2 credits)
The focus of this course is on aspects of administration and organizations as they relate to physical education and athletics. The specific skills necessary to carry out leadership duties successfully will be emphasized.
NOTE: OFFERED SPRING SEMESTER, ODD YEARS

PE 320 - PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE: LECTURE AND LAB (3 credits)
This course will examine the physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and training.
NOTES: PREREQUISITE: BIOL 150
OFFERED EVERY SPRING SEMESTER, AND FALL SEMESTER, ODD YEARS

PE 322 - STRUCTURAL KINESIOLOGY: LECTURE AND LAB (2 credits)
This course will focus on the anatomical basis of human motion with primary focus on the skeletal, neural, and muscular systems. Within this focus, the human body will be examined with regard to how movement is created and maintained.
NOTE: OFFERED EVERY FALL SEMESTER

PE 323 - BIOMECHANICS: LECTURE AND LAB (2 credits)
This course will focus on the application of mechanical principles of human motion. Within this focus, the human body and external forces will be examined with regard to how they create movement. Systematic approaches to analyzing motor skill activities and exercise programs also will be examined.
NOTE: OFFERED EVERY SPRING SEMESTER

PE 340 - ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION (2 credits)
A study of physical education, programs and activities for exceptional children, including conditioning, physical fitness, and activity skills.
NOTE: OFFERED SPRING SEMESTER, ODD YEARS

PE 360 - FITNESS MEASUREMENT AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION: (2 credits)
LECTURE AND LAB
This course provides techniques, procedures, and practical laboratory experience in aerobic, strength, flexibility, blood pressure and related measurements. The module development and presentation practice in this course serve as a synthesis of the prerequisite content courses.
NOTES: PREREQUISITES OR COREQUISITE: HLTH 216, HLTH 222, PE 320 AND PE 322
OFFERED EVERY FALL SEMESTER

PE 361 - FITNESS PRESCRIPTION AND PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION (2 credits)
This course will address concerns in developing resistance training programs and issues in prescribing exercise for special groups. An introduction to various administrative aspects of fitness programming including program planning, marketing, personnel management, development of policies and procedures, and facility planning will be examined.
NOTES: PREREQUISITE OR COREQUISITE: PE 360
OFFERED EVERY SPRING SEMESTER

PE 490 - FITNESS SEMINAR (1 credit)
Senior Fitness Management and Exercise Science majors will look at current issues and opportunities in the field of fitness and wellness. Classroom learning is supplemented with hands-on experiences.
NOTES: PREREQUISITE: PE 360
OFFERED EVERY FALL SEMESTER

PE 395, 495 - INTERNSHIP (1-4 credits)

PE 197, 297, 397 - TOPICS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (2-4 credits)

PE 199, 299, 399 - INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-4 credits)

Further Information

Please contact:
Associate Professor Sherry Barkley
Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department
E-mail: Sherry Barkley