Physical Education (PE)

Concepts and theories that define the breadth of the field and the interdisciplinary relationship of Health and Physical Education as a profession. Introductory topics include: pedagogy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, recreation, sports management, allied health, athletic training, physical therapy and sports related professions.

This class is designed for students to develop skills, awareness, and knowledge in racquet activities, volleyball, canoeing, and outdoor activities.

This course is designed to develop knowledge of and fundamental motor skills in activities such as Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Hockey, and Curling. Such content as the history, rules, strategies, etiquette, and basic motor skills will be included.

This course will provide students with a moderate level of the physical exercise - walking - which can make a positive contribution to their aerobic fitness goals. The course is designed to assist the walker in acquiring the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary for participation in a lifelong walking for wellness program and the application of walking in their lives in relation to wellness, cardiovascular fitness, strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and stress reduction.

This course will cover basic technology skills specific to the field of physical education. Technology covered will include such software programs as the Adobe Suite, heart rate monitors, video editing, and web page development as applied to the field.

The purpose of intercollegiate baseball is to give the highly skilled student the opportunity to learn advanced skills, techniques and strategies by competing against those of similar ability.

The purpose of intercollegiate basketball is to give the highly-skilled student the opportunity to learn advanced skills, techniques, and strategies by competing against those of similar ability.

The purpose of intercollegiate cheerleading is to give the highly-skilled student the opportunity to learn and perform skills and techniques of cheerleading.

This is an intercollegiate sport designed to provide student-athletes with a very high level of physical exercise, competitive distance running, which can make a positive contribution to their aerobic fitness, body composition, self-image, self-confidence, stress reduction, and overall maturation as a person. The course is designed to assist the student-athlete in acquiring the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for collegiate competition in addition to developing a love for running and a lifelong enjoyment of fitness.

The purpose of intercollegiate football is to give the highly-skilled student the opportunity to learn advanced skills, techniques, and strategies by competing against those of similar ability.

The purpose of intercollegiate soccer is to give the highly-skilled student the opportunity to learn advanced techniques, and strategies by competing against those of similar ability.

The purpose of intercollegiate fast pitch softball is to give the highly-skilled student the opportunity to learn advanced skills, techniques, and strategies by competing against those of similar ability.

This is an intercollegiate sport designed to provide student-athletes with a very high level of physical exercise which is based on the primary goals of each individual. The process of accomplishing these goals can make a positive contribution to their aerobic fitness, running speed, physical power, body composition, self-image, self-confidence, stress reduction, and overall maturation as a person. The course is designed to assist the student-athlete in acquiring the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for collegiate competition in addition to developing a love for the sport of track and field and a lifelong enjoyment of fitness.

The purpose of intercollegiate tennis is to give the highly-skilled student the opportunity to learn advanced skills, techniques, and strategies by competing against those of similar ability.

The purpose of intercollegiate golf is to give the highly-skilled student the opportunity to learn advanced skills, techniques, and strategies by competing against those of similar ability.

The purpose of intercollegiate volleyball is to give the highly-skilled student the opportunity to learn advanced skills, techniques, and strategies by competing against those of similar ability.

The purpose of intercollegiate wrestling is to give the highly-skilled student the opportunity to learn advanced skills, techniques, and strategies by competing against those of similar ability.

This course is designed to develop knowledge of and fundamental motor skills in such sports and activities as tennis, badminton, and bowling.

This course is designed to develop knowledge of and fundamental motor skills in such sports and activities as aquatics, stunts & tumbling, and dance.

The purpose of intercollegiate swimming and diving is to give the highly-skilled student the opportunity to learn advanced skills, techniques, and strategies by competing against those of similar ability.

This course is designed to provide the student a cardiovascular fitness experience through a wide variety of dance and rhythmic activities. An emphasis on the application of dance to wellness, flexibility, stress reduction and lifetime fitness will be incorporated into the class.

This course is designed to develop knowledge of and fundamental motor skills in the game of golf. Such content as the history, rules, strategies, etiquette, and basic motor skills of golf will be included.

This course will provide basic knowledge and techniques of fitness and conditioning through weight training and the application of weight training in daily lives in relation to wellness, cardiovascular fitness, strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and stress reduction.

To provide students with a foundation in basic self-defense. This foundation will involve sweeps, arm locks, kicks, and strikes which can be used against an attacker.

This is an activity course designed for students with disabilities to provide mild to moderate physical activities in their daily lives.

This course is designed for the student who is a non-swimmer or does not demonstrate proficiency in the water. It will include instruction in basic areas of water safety and basic swimming strokes. The general Red Cross swimming program will be followed.

This course is designed to develop knowledge of and fundamental motor skills in the activity of an adventure high ropes element. Content such as the safety, equipment, belaying, rappelling, and climbing will be included.

This course will introduce the student to the history of flexibility in society, the current uses of flexibility in our society, and the application of flexibility in their daily lives in relation to wellness, cardiovascular fitness, strength, and stress reduction.

Intramurals are a combination of the elements of physical education and the modern concept of recreation. The student may receive credit for participating in a sport or activity offered in the intramural setting with emphasis given to sportsmanship and social opportunity in an activity.

An introduction to the skills and awareness for outdoor recreation including outdoor cooking, gear and shelter, first aid, health and safety, orienteering, nature interpretation, bicycling, hiking, environmental ethics, canoeing and rock climbing (if possible). An American Camping Association Campcraft or Advanced Campcraft Certification is optional depending upon the students motivation. A weekend trip is required.

This course is designed for recreation majors to learn the basic rules, terminology, equipment and strategies for many popular recreational sports and games offered through parks, recreation, and community education programs.

This course covers the major concepts of the IDEA law and Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE). Content such as the IDEA law, adapted assessment tests, writing the physical education components of an IEP, the impact of a disability on an individuals life, and hands-on experience working with individuals with disabilities is included.

This course will cover content such as curriculum development, writing unit plans, writing student-centered lesson plans, teaching skills, fitness, grading, promoting physical education and fitness, organization and administration of events/programs, and a basic understanding of the research process.

An introductory course to provide the student with the knowledge to achieve a high degree of physical fitness and wellness. The focus of the course will be on the scientific based aspects of fitness. The students will be able to objectively assess their own fitness as well as understand the myths associated with exercise, weight loss, and wellness.

Learning is divided between classroom and pool. All necessary equipment is provided. Upon successful completion of this portion of the courses, learners are qualified to complete the four open water dives to become certified as a PADI Open Water Diver. These dives are offered over a two day period approximately every weekend over the summer from the beginning of May to the beginning of October. Additional cost applies. The student also has the option of completing these dives literally anywhere in the world using the PADI Open Water Referral Form. These dives need to be completed within 12 months from the completion of the course or a refresher is required.

This course is designed to provide lower-division students an opportunity to experience a special or experimental curriculum enrichment course.

This course covers the contemporary, theoretical, and practical information necessary for developing effective leadership with a focus on diversity and special needs for recreational groups such as at-risk youth, senior citizens, and individuals with disabilities.

This course is designed to provide the student with a functional understanding of sport and management skills necessary in becoming a successful coach. Students will compare and contrast a variety of objectives used to define success and then examine and redefine their individual philosophies.

This lab will take an in-depth look at why we provide opportunities for students to participate in athletic programs as part of the educational process. Focusing on the WHY of participation requires a shift in mindset and will challenge coaches to become aware of, and intentional about focusing on the values that can be learned through process-based instead of outcome-based experiences.

A study of motor development and motor behavior across the lifespan. Skills will be developed in observation and analysis of locomotor, non-locomotor and manipulative skill. Relationships among growth, maturation, motor performance and the persons context will be included. Developmental considerations will be discussed with respect to planning and directing movement experiences for individuals across the lifespan. Students will apply the concepts taught in a community-based Day Care Center. Concepts learned in class will be recognized and applied in the Day Care setting.

This course offers the student an opportunity to learn the technical and practical features of the field of Sports Science. This course includes the role of basic scientific principles in sports to include a multidisciplinary approach including human anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, and psychology.

This course is available to students interested in developing a better understanding of different philosophies, theories, methods, and techniques of coaching and officiating of baseball.

This course is available to students interested in developing a better understanding of different philosophies, theories, methods, and techniques of coaching and officiating of basketball.

This course is available to students interested in developing a better understanding of different philosophies, theories, methods and techniques of coaching swimming and diving.

This course is available to students interested in developing a better understanding of different philosophies, theories, methods, and techniques of coaching and officiating of football.

This course introduces students to the field of Athletic enhancement, human performance, and leadership skills involved in individual and group training. The class will cover specifics including: speed, agility, power, proper development of exercise programming in the athletic/human performance arena, and proper development and leadership of exercise instruction with individual training and group training programming. Students completing this class will be more prepared to sit for the National Strength and Conditioning Certified Personal Trainer Certification with additional review of prior coursework.

This course is available to students interested in developing a better understanding of different philosophies, theories, methods, and techniques of coaching and officiating of softball.

This course is available to students interested in developing a better understanding of different philosophies, theories, methods, and techniques of coaching and officiating of volleyball.

This course is available to students interested in developing a better understanding of different philosophies, theories, methods, and techniques of coaching and officiating of soccer.

This course is available to students interested in developing a better understanding of different philosophies, theories, methods, and techniques of coaching and officiating of track and field.

This course is available to students interested in developing a better understanding of different philosophies, theories, methods, and techniques of coaching and officiating of wrestling. The student will take a comprehensive look at current wrestling styles and develop a background of core moves which are necessary for coaching and officiating this sport.

This course includes a brief review of the cause and effect of development of community organizations. It focuses on the components that are important in being responsive to the recreation and lifetime leisure needs of our population as well as the land, financial, and organizational responsibilities and opportunities.

The student will learn skills in coordinating, scheduling, supervising and implementing aquatic programs found in many recreational settings. The student will gain basic knowledge of pool maintenance, required aquatic certification procedures, and aquatic staffing practices necessary for recreational aquatic programs. A practical experience in an aquatic setting will be included in the course requirements.

This course is designed for elementary education majors. The student will understand and apply movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills. They will also learn skills and strategies for incorporating games and activities into the elementary curriculum.

This course is designed to give students the skills and knowledge to deliver a progressive sequence of rhythm activities for developmentally appropriate age groups.

Principles and techniques of planning and organizing the functions, services, equipment and facilities utilized in athletics, physical education programs and public and private sector programs.

This course will provide the theories and practices of athletic injury assessment, care prevention, and rehabilitation used by an athletic coach or physical educator.

This course is designed to allow students to develop skills in providing direct service for individuals with disabilities in an adapted physical education or activity setting. This practicum is intended to permit the student to engage in supervised professional activities in selected cooperating agencies or organizations.

This course focuses on the program planning process used in the community recreation setting. The student will learn methods and guidelines for the development, organization, and implementation of recreational programs and activities. Emphasis given to student design, implementation, and evaluation activities through the theoretical model: The Program Development Cycle.

This course explores in detail the basic principles of Physical Education and skills and methods of teaching physical education to K-12 students. The course includes a 30-hours field experience.

This course examines the history, philosophies and theories of management in recreation and sports. The student will learn the management policies and procedures used in recreational, fitness and sports setting.

Activities and sports such as wheelchair basketball, sit volleyball, beep baseball, bowling, and aquatics for individuals with disabilities will be presented. Knowledge of these activities such as the history, rules, strategies, etiquette, and motor skills will be included.

The application of techniques and coaching in a clinical situation.

The students will gain an understanding of facility development and maintenance. They will learn about the different exterior and interior elements that are needed when developing a facility in the sport, physical education and recreational industries.

This course is designed to provide upper-division students an opportunity to experience a special or experimental curriculum enrichment course.

This course will develop the students awareness and knowledge of legal liability relating to recreation and sport. The student will be introduced to tort liability, negligence and risk management principles. A practical approach to topics such as waivers, standard of care, safety, security, right to participate, sexual harassment and abuse, and other legal aspects of recreation and sport.

This course will focus on a comprehensive examination of the sport industry with an emphasis on marketing sport. The course will investigate common management and marketing science, the nature of sport as a consumer product and market, sponsorship relationships and consumer behavior.

This course will enable students to apply knowledge and principals of fitness, exercise science and/or sports management in a practicum experience. Senior standing required.

Independent study and research within the physical education and human performance area.

To provide physical education credit for workshops in the area.

This course is a culminating experience designed to encompass the breadth of the Health, Physical Education and Recreation fields. Professionalism is the theme throughout the course. Students will be expected to draw upon their resources and acquired knowledge to formulate solutions and/or opinions on selected topics. This course fulfills Southwest Minnesota State Universitys capstone requirement for graduation.

This practicum course is designed to allow teacher candidates to develop skills in providing direct service for individuals with disabilities in an adapted physical education or activity with the K-12 education setting.

To provide an opportunity for a student who works in the area of physical education or human performance in an internship program.

This course is designed to provide graduate students the opportunity to apply knowledge, theory, and methods of teaching in a post-secondary educational setting. The course is designed to establish a practicum in teaching opportunity for the graduate student with a faculty member in the Wellness & Human Performance Department providing mentorship.

This course examines the history, philosophies, and the theories of management in recreation and sports. The student will learn the management policies and procedures used in recreational, fitness and sports settings. The student enrolled in PE 578 will research the complexities of the sport industry, demonstrate application of sports management principles and present two graduate level projects in the areas of human resource management and financing the sport enterprise.

The students will gain an understanding of facility development and maintenance. They will learn about the different exterior and interior elements that are needed when developing a facility in the sport, physical education and recreational industries. The students enrolled in PE 584 will research a specialized sport facility, demonstrate application of sports management principles, and present two graduate level projects in the areas of facilities design and facilities operations/management.

This course will develop the students awareness and knowledge of legal liability relating to recreation and sport. The student will be introduced to tort liability, negligence and risk management principles. A practical approach to topics such as waivers, standard of care, safety, security, right to participate, sexual harassment and abuse, and other legal aspects of recreation and sport.

This course will focus on a comprehensive examination of the sport industry with an emphasis on marketing sport. The course will investigate common management and marketing science, the nature of sport as a consumer product and market, sponsorship relationships and consumer behavior. The student enrolled in PE 589 will research the sports marketing elements in the national sports scene. Using the framework of strategic sports marketing the student will design two graduate level projects in this area.

This course includes the development of a personal coaching philosophy regarding social responsibility with an emphasis on ethical conduct, values and sport involvement, and the personal growth of the athlete. Admission to Graduate Education program required.

This course includes the study of research to develop an understanding of the principles and the essential skills needed to engage in research. Admission to Graduate Education program is required.

This course includes the study of the skills, tactics, and strategies used to develop a competitive sport program with an emphasis on practice planning, game preparation, and evaluation. Admission to Graduate Education program required.

This course includes the study of methods of implementing educational principles in the daily operation of a sport program with an emphasis on organization, communication, and instructional strategies. Admission to Graduate Education program required.

This course includes the study of scientifically sound conditioning programs and the effects of various training programs and nutrition on the physical and mental performance of the athlete. Admission to the Graduate Education program is required.

This course includes the study of methods of injury prevention, injury management, and risk management, and the legal responsibilities of the coach. Admission to the Graduate Education program is required.

This course includes an in-depth coaching experience applying a sports coachs knowledge and skills in a hands-on environment. Admission to the Graduate Education program is required.

This course includes the study of administrative duties and procedures of a sport program with an emphasis on budgeting, marketing, event management, and facility operations. Admission to the Graduate Education program is required.

This course includes the study of effective methods of teaching and motivation to enhance sport performance and the athletes overall experience. Admission to the Graduate Education program required.

This course includes the development of a deeper understanding of negligence, legal challenges, operational risks, and methods of documentation in sport. Admission to Graduate Education program required.

This course includes a student-lead capstone project, along with the development of an electronic portfolio of the Coaching Program reflecting the associated National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) standards. Admission to the Graduate Education program required.

This course includes an in-depth coaching experience applying a sport coachs knowledge and skills in a hands-on environment in a setting beyond that of the Advanced Practicum in Coaching I course and the students current experience level. Admission to Graduate Education program required.

This course is available, with instructor approval, to students qualified to complete graduate level projects.