Physical Education
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2005-2006 Faculty: Ms. Albins, Ms. Fraser, Ms. Harp, Mr.
Neal
Performance Credits: All students may earn up to twelve
semester hours toward graduation through participation in
faculty-sponsored and supervised performance activities in
two or more of these areas: journalism, music, theater, and
intercollegiate athletics. The limit is two hours in
journalism and athletics, four hours in theater, and eight
hours in each music ensemble. Students majoring in a
discipline that requires performance participation, as
stated in this catalog, shall be allowed to earn the
required number of performance hours in that major in
addition to the total of twelve hours as a non-major in a
combination of all performance areas. Performance hours
beyond those specified here will be shown on a student’s
transcript but will not be counted in computing hours for
graduation.
Physical education majors (Education Track, K-12
Certification, and Management Track) may not use athletic
performance in lieu of the Fundamentals of Physical
Education Classes (PE 103, 104, 105, 106).
Requirements for a Physical Education Major (Education
Track)*
PE 103, 104, 105, 106, 111, 201, 220, 230, 252, 301, 304,
308, 310, 401, 407, 499; BI 151, CO 213 or 221; Plus 5-6
hours from within the Physical Education major.
TOTAL: 55 semester hours
*NOTE: Completion of this major does not qualify the student
for certification.
Requirements for a Physical Education Major (K-12)
PE 103, 104, 105, 106, 111, 201, 220, 230, 252, 301, 304,
308, 310, 401, 407, 499; BI 151; ED 100, 200, 220, 310, 320,
322, 323, 370, 400, 410, 491, 492. (Additional course work
may be required for Illinois State certification.)
TOTAL: 46 semester hours plus 45 semester hours of
professional education courses required for certification.
Requirements for a Physical Education Major (Management
Track)
PE 103, 104, 105, 106, 111, 201, 203, 205, 230, 290, 299,
301, 304, 308, 310, 340, 408, 433, 499, BA 310, 311, BI 151,
and five hours in PE 300, Internship. Courses recommended
but not required: PY 101, 207 plus a major or minor in
Business Administration.
TOTAL: 52 semester hours in physical education plus 10
hours outside of physical education.
Requirements for a Coaching Minor
PE 201, 230, 299, 301, 304, 308, 310.
TOTAL: 21 hours
Requirements for a Physical Education Minor
PE 111, 201, 230, 304, 310, plus additional elective hours
in physical education to total a minimum of 24 hours. (A
maximum of 2 hours credit in activity and/or performance
credits may be used toward the 24 hour total.)
TOTAL: 24 semester hours.
Requirements for a Sports Science Minor
BI 100 or 201; BI 151; PE 201, 301, 304; PE 252 or BI 402
TOTAL: 19-21 semester hours.
Courses
103. Fundamentals of Physical Education (2 hours)
First Semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
Special emphasis will be placed on the learning of
drills/techniques necessary for the teaching of sequential
skill progression; developing qualitative skill analysis,
and skill mastery of basketball and pickleball.
104. Fundamentals of Physical Education (2 hours)
Second Semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
Special emphasis will be placed on the learning of
drills/techniques necessary for the teaching of sequential
skill progression; developing qualitative skill analysis,
and skill mastery of volleyball and badminton.
105. Fundamentals of Physical Education (2 hours)
First Semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
Special emphasis will be placed on the learning of
drills/techniques necessary for the teaching of sequential
skill progression; developing qualitative skill analysis;
and skill mastery of all dance (aerobic, square dance, and
line dance).
106. Fundamentals of Physical Education (2 hours)
Second Semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
Special emphasis will be placed on the learning of
drills/techniques necessary for the teaching of sequential
skill progression; developing qualitative skill analysis;
and skill mastery of track and field, flag football, and
golf.
111. Foundations of Physical Education (3 hours)
First Semester
History, philosophy, aims and objectives of physical
education, with discussion of current problems in physical
education.
201. Physiology of Exercise (3 hours)
First Semester
A study of the physiological aspects of the human body,
covering muscle contraction, the nervous system, strength,
endurance, flexibility, and related matters. Laboratory
sessions comprise one-third of the course. Prerequisite: BI
151.
203. Sports Management (3 hours)
First Semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
Preparation of students for leadership roles in sports,
clubs, health spas, fitness centers and commercial
recreation, with an introduction of the special problems
related to the management of facilities, budget making,
legal liability, public relations, and personnel management.
Prerequisite: PE 111.
205. Ethics in Sport Management (3 hours)
First Semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
Presentation and analysis of various ethical situations in
the sport management arena. Models of ethical decision
making will be incorporated into the determination of
strategies. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
220. Rhythms and Games for Elementary School Children (2
hours)
First Semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
This course is intended for majors in the physical education
and elementary education program. The focus is on all forms
of rhythms and games as can be applied to activity in the
physical education experience of elementary school children.
Students will learn basic motor patterns and how to
integrate movement with rhythmic accompaniment; construct
locomotor skills involving low organizational games/rhythms;
and perform and teach varied dances and games suitable to
elementary school students. Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing.
230. Theory of Coaching (3 hours)
Second Semester
This course offers a detailed perspective in the training of
future coaches. Multiple issues, relevant to coaches of all
sports at all levels, are discussed. An emphasis is placed
on high school team sports. *Students taking the course in
fulfillment of the Coaching Minor must successfully complete
the American Sport Educational Program (ASEP) certification
courses. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
252. Motor Learning (2 hours)
Second Semester
Presents the basic learning principles that underlie motor
skill performances associated with physical activity and
sports. Examines the variables affecting skill learning.
Prerequisite: BI 151.
290. Governance in Sport (2 hours)
Second Semester
Presents the various agencies that govern sport at the high
school, collegiate, professional, and amateur levels.
Instruction in how governmental agencies influence the roles
of sport governing bodies. Emphasis will be upon the control
imposed upon members by the governing bodies, the powers
each agency has assumed and how that power is derived,
sanctions that can be levied against a member, and the route
of appeal. Prerequisite: PE 111 or Sophomore standing.
299. Psychology of Sport (3 hours)
First Semester
Designed to focus on human behavior in sport and exercise.
What motivates, angers, and scares individuals in these
settings is explored. How participants create/regulate their
thoughts, feelings, and emotions, and how their behavior can
become more effective is examined. Fundamental principles of
professionals in the practice of sport psychology are
presented. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
300. Internship (1-12 hours)
Each Semester
Internships involve working and learning experiences off
campus. Each students’ program is developed according to
established College guidelines under the sponsorship of a
faculty member. See the index under “Internships” for
reference to additional information on internship
guidelines, or consult the department chair. Prerequisite:
Junior standing or above. Not open to any student who is on
academic, disciplinary, or Work Program probation.
301. Kinesiology (3 hours)
First Semester
Basic understanding of the anatomical and mechanical
principles of human movement. Areas covered will be joint
and segmental movement, muscle actions, forces causing or
inhibiting motion, and stability. Prerequisite: PE 201.
304. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3 hours)
Second Semester
Designed to prepare teachers, coaches, and recreational
leaders in method and technique of prevention and care of
injuries, including first aid instruction and laboratory
experience. Prerequisites: BI 151, and sophomore standing.
308. Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (3
hours)
Second Semester
Measurement devices and evaluation techniques employed by
physical educators, including criteria for test construction
and selection; pertinent standardized tests; the use of
statistical models for evaluating, interpretation and
application of results of test data.
310. Sociology of Sport (3 hours)
Second Semester
This course covers basic concepts in the area of sport
sociology. Specific topics include prejudice and
discrimination in sport, gender relations, deviant behavior,
aggression, sports programs for children, sport and the
economy, politics and sport, and sport in high school and
college. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
340. Sport Facility and Event Management (3 hours)
Second semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
This course is designed to assist the sport management
student in acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills
needed to manage a sports facility and to plan a complete
sporting event. The course will also evaluate other
functions of a facility as they relate to risk and event
management. Prerequisite: PE 203.
399. Independent Study in Physical Education (3 hours)
Each semester
Opportunity to study a chosen project under the supervision
of a staff member. Prerequisite: Consent of the department
chair.
401. The Curriculum of Physical Education (3 hours)
First Semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
Scope and sequence of the physical education courses in the
school curriculum with emphasis on the selection and
organization of materials and methods of instruction and
evaluation. Prerequisites: PE 111.
407. Physical Education for the Atypical Child (3 hours)
First Semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
Recognition of the physical, mental, and multiple handicaps
that might be encountered in classes; planning of physical
education programs for atypical children. Preparation for
mainstreaming the exceptional child into a regular class as
well as teaching in a specialized class for the atypical
child. Special emphasis will be placed on task analysis and
qualitative and quantitative assessment specific to students
with special needs. Prerequisites: PE 111, 201, or 252.
408. Sports Marketing and Publicity (3 hours)
Second Semester
Concepts involved in the promotion, advertising, public
relations, selling and retailing, licensing of sport and
sport-related products. Fundamentals needed to implement a
sports information program, including authoring press
releases and publications, statistical breakdowns, web site
design, communication with the press and marketing
techniques specific to sport. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
433. Legal Aspects of Sport (3 hours)
First Semester
Identification and application of various areas of law to
the sport industry. An examination of the court system and
how legal issues are decided; how antitrust laws protect the
business sector through regulation to control private
economic power; how contract law is utilized; principles of
tort liability; how collective bargaining impacts sport; and
Title IX and sex discrimination issues. Prerequisite: PE 111
and PE 203.
499. Physical Education Seminar (3 hours)
Each Semester, as needed.
Research and discussion of current issues and topics in
physical education and sport management; introduction to
modern trends and advances in physical education and sports.
Prerequisites: Senior year, consent of instructor, advisor,
and department chair.
Physical Education Activity Courses
Courses are all 8 weeks in length, and carry one-half
semester hour credit, except for PE 043 (1 hour), PE 045 (1
hour), PE 046 (1 hour), PE 047 (1 hour), PE 048 (1 hour), PE
082 (1 hour), PE 088 (1 hour) and PE 099(1/2 to 1 hour). Not
all courses are offered each semester; see the official Time
Schedule of Classes for offerings. An adapted program is
provided for the physically challenged upon appropriate
certification by a physician. The physical education
requirement for graduation will normally be completed by the
end of the sophomore year. Each student is expected to
furnish his or her own uniform and equipment, where
required. No student may enroll in an activity course in a
sport in which the student previously earned academic credit
through participation in a season of intercollegiate
athletics. A maximum of two credits in activity courses may
be earned in any one semester.
040. Archery 070. Climbing and Rappelling**
043. Bowling** 071. Climbing and Rappelling II**
045. Beg. Tennis/Badminton* 074. Volleyball
046. Badminton/Pickleball 078. Ballroom Dance
047. Archery/Beg. Racquetball* 082. Weight Training
048. Beg. Racquetball*/Golf 088. Fitness Walking
050. Aerobic Dance 099. Independent Activity***
051. Ballet
053. Jazz Dance
054. Golf
*Students must supply their own equipment.
**Students are required to pay a fee.
***Course requires department chair approval.
Physical Education Performance Areas in Varsity Athletics
PEPR02. Men’s Basketball PEPR09. Cross Country
PEPR03. Men’s Soccer PEPR10. Men’s Baseball
PEPR04. Women’s Basketball PEPR11. Men’s Football
PEPR05. Women’s Volleyball PEPR12. Women’s Softball
PEPR07. Women’s Tennis PEPR13. Women’s Soccer
PEPR08. Men’s Golf
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