Courses in Physical Education

PHED1000 Personal Fitness Management 2 s.h.
The basic knowledge, understanding and values of physical education as they relate to optimal healthful living. Theory and practical application of the basic concepts in physical education will be provided by classroom and laboratory experiences. Goal 9 (Goal 9A Catalog 0809+)

PHED0010-0740 Physical Education Activities 1-2 s.h.
A wide variety of classes in team, individual and recreational activities. Classes include aerobic dance, racquet sports, canoeing, fencing, jogging and conditioning, new games, scuba, tennis, volleyball, soccer, weight training and conditioning, swimming and advanced life saving, beginning and intermediate swimming, golf, relaxation and stress management, track and field, cycling, hockey, and fitness walking. Goal 9 (Goal 9B Catalog 0809+)

PHED0750-0990 Intercollegiate Athletics (Women) 0-1 s.h.
Varsity participation in cross country, golf, volleyball, basketball, softball, soccer, track, and tennis. Goal 9 (Goal 9B Catalog 0809+)

PHED0760-0990 Intercollegiate Athletics (Men) 0-1 s.h.
Varsity participation in football, cross country, golf, basketball, track, baseball, volleyball, soccer, and tennis. Goal 9 (Goal 9B Catalog 0809+)

PHED1200 Motor Learning 2 s.h.
Introduction to the principles involved in learning and teaching motor skills.

PHED1230 Body Weight Physical Training 3 s.h.
Theory and practice of training methods that employ one's body weight and/or the weight of others to develop functional fitness capacity. This course will employ the four common pillars of human movement to include locomotion, level changes, pushing/pulling, and rotation. Emphasis will be on rational progression, variety and precision.

PHED1250 Calisthenics I 3 s.h.
Theory and application of basic conditioning drills, dumbbell drills, medicine ball drills and other training designed to correct postural deformities and enhance operational effectiveness. Goal 9

PHED2000 Individual Study 1-3 s.h.

PHED2100 Anatomy and Physiology for Fitness Leadership 4 s.h.
The study of structure function of the human body on several levels - cellular, tissue, organ, and organ-system. Skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, endocrine and production systems are included. The format will be web based. The online course has a lab component as well as quizzes, histology activities, origin/insertion, case studies, applications, flashcards, and a glossary. Students will need access to a computer. The required specifications will be made available upon request. Credit is not allowed for this course and BIOL2300 or BIOL2310.

PHED2110 History of Physical Education I 3. s.h.
A study and analysis of Western physical education, physical culture, and physical training traditions from the Ancient Greeks to the end of the “Battle of Systems” in the early 1920’s. Prerequisite: Fitness Leadership major.

PHED2150 Teaching Team Sports 1 s.h.
Teaching technique, analysis of skills, and principles of skill development in areas such as soccer, basketball, volleyball and softball. Prerequisite: Physical Education major, Elementary Education major (PE Concentration), or consent of instructor.

PHED2160 Teaching Racquet Sports 1 s.h.
Teaching technique, analysis of skills, and principles of skill development in areas such as tennis, badminton, racquetball and pickleball. Prerequisite: Physical Education major, Elementary Education major (PE Concentration), or consent of instructor.

PHED2170 Teaching Adventure Sports 1 s.h.
Teaching technique, analysis of skills, and principles of skill development in areas such as archery, canoeing, cycling and backpacking. Prerequisite: Physical Education major, Elementary Education major (PE Concentration), or consent of instructor.

PHED2180 Teaching Body Mechanics 1 s.h.
Teaching technique, analysis of skills, and principles of skill development in areas such as tumbling, weight training, track & field and aerobics. Prerequisite: Physical Education major, Elementary Education major (PE Concentration), or consent of instructor.

PHED2240 Theory and Practice in Aquatics 2 s.h.
Survey of the aquatics area: analysis and evaluation of swimming, diving, and lifesaving skills. The course leads to certification as a Water Safety Instructor by the American Red Cross. Prerequisite: Advanced Lifesaving. Goal 9

PHED2250 Calisthenics II 3 s.h.
Theory and application of intermediate conditioning drills, dumbbell drills, medicine ball drills and other training designed to correct postural deformities and enhance operational effectiveness. PHED1250. Goal 9

PHED2290 Close Range Martial Arts I 3 s.h.
Kinesiological principles and practical application of basic grappling skills. Prerequisite: Fitness Leadership Major. Goal 9

PHED2300 Medium Range Martial Arts I 3 s.h.
Kinesiological principles and practical application of basic grappling skills. Prerequisites: Fitness Leadership major. Goal 9

PHED2310 Teaching Individual Sports 2 s.h.
Teaching techniques, analysis of skills, and principles of skill development in golf, gymnastics, and racquet sports. Prerequisite: PHED1200.

PHED2900 Topics in Physical Education 1-3 s.h.
Study of selected topics in Physical Education to be announced prior to the semester when the course is offered. May be repeated for credit as topics change.

PHED3000 Individual Study 1-3 s.h.

PHED3110 History of Physical Education II 3 s.h.
A study and analysis of Western physical education, physical culture, and physical training traditions from the 1920’s to present. Prerequisites: Fitness Leadership major, PHED2110.

PHED3180 Tumbling and Balancing 3 s.h.
Theory and practice of basic to intermediate tumbling and balancing skills to include spotting. Prerequisite: PHED1230, Fitness Leadership major. Goal 9

PHED3280 The Foundations of Physical Education 3 s.h.
An introduction to the body of knowledge encompassing the discipline of physical education and the role of the professional physical educator. The course includes the historic philosophies, biologic, anatomic, psychologic, sociologic, and anthropologic foundations of physical education and their impact on human performance and values in sport.

PHED3290 Close Range Martial Arts II 3 s.h.
Kinesiological principles and practical application of intermediate grappling skills. Prerequisite: Fitness Leadership Major, PHED2290. Goal 9

PHED3300 Medium Range Martial Arts II 3 s.h.
Kinesiological principles and practical application of intermediate grappling skills. Prerequisite: Fitness Leadership major, PHED2300. Goal 9

PHED3320 Directed Teaching Methods of Physical Education 1 s.h.
Development of teaching competencies through a guided hands-on practical classroom experience. Experience will be in an organized PHED activity course. Prerequisites: PHED2150, 2160, 2170, 2180. Pre- or Co-requisite: PHED3310.

PHED3340 Anatomical and Mechanical Kinesiology 3 s.h.
A systematic study of the bones, joints, and muscles of the human body as well as internal external forces initiating and modifying movement. Prerequisite: BIOL2300 must show grade of "C" or higher. Goal 10 (Goal 10 Catalog 0809+)

PHED3350 Psychology of Coaching 3 s.h.
Analysis and application of psychological and sociological data related to the participation of the coach and the athlete in competitive sports programs. Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor's permission.

PHED3430 Special Physical Education/Leisure Theory (also RECR3430) 3 s.h.
Theory and techniques of adaptive, corrective and developmental activities to meet the needs of "special persons."

PHED3400 Practicum in Physical Education 1-3 s.h.
Advanced teaching experience in college physical education activity classes. Prerequisite: PHED3310.

PHED3500 Wellness Assessment and Prescription 3 s.h.
Study of the variety of tools available to assess relative fitness. A broad range of instrumentation will be utilized. Prescriptive models will be studied and applied as a practical means of directing client wellness efforts. Goal 4ab

PHED3900 Topics in Physical Education 1-3 s.h.
Study of selected topics in Physical Education to be announced prior to the semester when the course is offered. May be repeated for credit as topics change.

PHED4000 Individual Study 1-3 s.h.

PHED4100 Tactical Aquatics 3 s.h.
Theory and practical application of approved operational skills required to effectively function in an aquatic environment. Prerequisite: Fitness Leadership major. Goal 9

PHED4120 Speed, Agility and Endurance 3 s.h.
Theory and practical application of running, jumping, directional change, stability and other related mobility skills designed to enhance on and off-the-ground performance. Goal 9

PHED4340 Body Mechanics and Applied Kinesiology 3 s.h.
Theoretical and practical study of static and dynamic posture, body mechanics and kinesiological principles as applied to daily life and professional efficiency. Prerequisites: Fitness Leadership major.

PHED4360 Physiology of Exercise 3 s.h.
The principles and practices of energizing the human body for physical exercise. Prerequisite: BIOL2300 must show grade of "C" or better.

PHED4710 Internship in Physical Education 3-6 s.h.
Field experience providing practical application of knowledge and theory in a professional setting with qualified personnel. Example areas may include sports information, sports management, eligibility, equipment management, facility management, and others as approved by the HMS internship coordinator. Experiences may come from a single setting or a combination of settings. Six weeks or 240 hours preferably taken consecutively are required. Up to 3 s.h. may be waived for students completing internships from other majors within HMS. Prerequisites: Approval of coordinator and completion or all lower division physical education requirements.

PHED4800 Wellness Management Internship 3-6 s.h.
Student will acquire experience with qualified personnel in a selected agency. Six weeks of involvement preferably taken consecutively.

PHED4901 Topics in Fitness Leadership 3 s.h.
Guided study and/or projects in fitness leadership. Prerequisite: Fitness Leadership major with Senior standing.

PHED2360 Teaching Sports and Games 3 s.h.
Introduction and use of teaching techniques, analysis of skills, and principles of skill development through a variety of sports and games. Prerequisite: Physical Education major, Elementary Education major (PE Concentration), or consent of instructor.

PHED2380 Movement and Rhythm Activities 3 s.h.
Exploration and use of various teaching methods used in movement activities including basic locomotor, non-locomotor, and rhythm and dance activities.

PHED3410 Theory of Coaching 1 s.h.
Knowledge and understanding of the techniques and theory of coaching interscholastic athletics, including professional ethics in coaching.

PHED3420 Practicum in Coaching 2 s.h.
Field experience for practical application of knowledge and theory in a professional setting. Student acquires experience in all phases of coaching with highly qualified personnel in a selected sport. (Note - no one may participate with students on a team in Iowa PK-12 schools unless they hold a coaching authorization or endorsement.) Pre-/corequisite: PHED3410 Theory of Coaching.

PHED3330 Methods of Teaching K-12 Physical Education 3 s.h.
Theory, methods, and development of teaching competence for prospective teachers of physical education at all levels.