Courses at the 300-level

This is the analytical study of teaching health education. Included are teaching models, the technical skills of teaching, instructional planning, classroom management strategies, and several observational techniques. School visits are required.
4 credit hours

• Admission to the health education teacher preparation program
• Minimum GPA of 2.50
• HED 102 with a minimum grade of B-
• HED 202 with minimum grade of B-
• or consent of the department chair

Readings, discussions, and presentations are given on the critical issues of community health. Included are an interpretation of vital statistics, special populations, and communicable diseases. (Formerly Community Health and Safety.)
3 credit hours

• HED 102
• HED 202
• or consent of the department chair

Focus is on the causes and impact of selected chronic and infectious diseases in specific human populations and environments. Included are prevention strategies and resources for health care.
3 credit hours

• HED 102
• HED 233
• or consent of the department chair

Construction, administration, and interpretation of measuring devices for classroom and program assessment are covered. Student performance, achievement, and program status are also evaluated and discussed.
3 credit hours

• HED 300 or PED 301
• or consent of the department chair

Issues and problems affecting health consumerism are covered. Emphasis is on selecting health services; examining the appropriateness of wellness and health promotional activities; and interpreting and evaluating claims.
3 credit hours

• HED 102
• or consent of the department chair

Basic principles of comprehensive health education and physical education programs for elementary schools are addressed. Students cannot receive credit for both Physical Education 346 and Health Education 346.
3 credit hours

• 60 credit hours of undergraduate courses
• Admission to the elementary education teacher preparation program

Techniques of activity presentation are studied, including the task, problem-solving, and guided discovery methods. Individual philosophies of teaching are considered. Supervised teaching experiences are included.
3 credit hours

• Admission to the Physical Education teacher preparation program
• PED 140 with a minimum grade of B-
• PED 243 with a minimum grade of B-
• or consent of the department chair

Students analyze select team sport skills and develop appropriate teaching progressions in team activities. This practicum includes observations and supervised teaching experiences in prekindergarten through grade twelve school settings.
3 credit hours

• PED 140
• PED 207
• PED 243
• PED 301
• Admission to the Physical Education teacher preparation program
• or consent of the department chair

Preventative screening, pathomechanics of injury, and evaluation techniques are analyzed. Relying heavily on the case-study approach, laboratory sessions include opportunities for supervised practice and the application of training procedures.
3 credit hours

• PED 201

Scientific aspects of coaching, motor skill acquisition, sport psychology, and developmentally appropriate sport programs are analyzed. The use of systematic observation is emphasized.
3 credit hours

• Junior standing or consent of instructor

This is an introduction to the field of outdoor pursuits. Emphasis is on facilitating, planning, and implementing alternative physical activities. Included are teaching experiences in kindergarten-through-grade-twelve cooperative settings.
2 credit hours

• HED 300 or PED 301

Basic principles of comprehensive health education and physical education programs for elementary schools are addressed. Students cannot receive credit for both Health Education 346 and Physical Education 346.
3 credit hours

• 60 credit hours of undergraduate courses
• Admission to the elementary education teacher preparation program

Leadership styles and techniques appropriate for different age groups and a variety of settings are analyzed.
3 credit hours

• PED 151

Students assist in the development, presentation, and evaluation of leisure-time activities in community, agency, school, or college settings. Lecture and field experience.
4 credit hours

• PED 420
• Current first aid and CPR certification

Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, students select a topic for study and research the topic in depth.
1-3 credit hours

• Consent of the department chair