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PHIL 485 - Honors Thesis in Philosophy (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students; and one 100-level, three-credit course in philosophy
One-hour weekly meetings with the thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the Departmental Honors Committee and the thesis director, this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits depending upon the scope of the project. Whether the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with honors will be determined by the Departmental Honors Committee. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually.
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PHIL 498 - Internship in Philosophy (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing; a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; consent of the department chairperson; formal application required
The internship provides an opportunity for philosophy majors to gain practical expertise by participating in an off-campus work study experience that complements their academic preparation. In addition to working in their internship setting, students will meet regularly with a faculty supervisor. Students may work in an appropriate local, state or federal agency, or private organization. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Only three credits of internship may be applied toward the major in Philosophy. Offered annually.
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PHIL 499 - Directed Study in Philosophy (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually.
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PHED 100 - Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy (3 credits)
Includes a fundamental study of the human body and its parts, with special emphasis on bones, muscles, joints and tissues involved in basic movement patterns.
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PHED 117 - Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science and Sport (3 credits)
An introductory course in physical education that includes a survey of the historical and philosophical foundations of the academic discipline from the ancient world to the 21st century, as well as an exploration of professional considerations and current trends in physical education, exercise science and sport. Must be taken in the first two semesters as a declared Physical Education major.
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PHED 121 - Hiking (1 credit)
The purpose of this course is for students to gain knowledge and skills in the lifelong activity of hiking.
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PHED 131 - Volleyball I–Beginner (1 credit)
Concepts and fundamental skills of volleyball, team play, rules and game strategy.
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PHED 133 - Basketball I – Beginner (1 credit)
Fundamental skills of basketball, elementary offense and defense strategies.
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PHED 134 - Self Defense (1 credit)
This course will focus on the methods of self-defense in real world scenarios and appropriate conditioning for self-defense.
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PHED 135 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia in physical education allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered fall semester.
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PHED 136 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia in physical education allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered spring semester.
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PHED 140 - Lacrosse (1 credit)
Fundamental skills, strategies, rules and knowledge for playing lacrosse.
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PHED 141 - Soccer (1 credit)
Fundamental skills of soccer including kicking techniques, trapping, heading, offensive and defensive strategy and rules of the game.
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PHED 145 - Flag Football (1 credit)
Concepts and fundamental skills of the game including rules and strategy of play.
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PHED 150 - Beginner Swimming (1 credit)
This course is for the non-swimmer or beginner swimmer (shallow water only). Emphasis is on water adjustment, primary skills, stroke readiness and stroke development comparable to American Red Cross swimming course levels I, II, III.
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PHED 152 - Theory and Practice of Lifeguard Training (2 credits)
Lifeguard duties, responsibilities, requirements, and philosophy are emphasized. Successful completion of course requirements will earn Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training and First Aid, and in CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Additional modules in Disease Transmission Prevention and Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer will be offered. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly.
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PHED 163 - Aerobics (1 credit)
Students will be introduced to a program of cardiovascular fitness involving continuous, rhythmic exercise. Emphasis is placed on the development of cardiovascular efficiency, strength and flexibility, as well as on safety precautions.
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PHED 169 - Introduction to Adventure Activities (1 credit)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the experiences, philosophy and leadership skills involved in selected cooperative and adventure activities. Students will participate in a variety of cooperative games, problem-solving initiatives, trust activities, and low and high challenge course activities. The Full Value Contract and Choice of Challenge philosophies will guide actions and activity selection.
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PHED 173 - Archery I – Beginner (1 credit)
Concepts and fundamental skills of archery including methods of aiming, scoring and introduction to novelty events.
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PHED 174 - Tennis I – Beginner (1 credit)
Concepts and fundamental skills of tennis including forehand, backhand, serve, rules and strategy of singles and doubles play.
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PHED 175 - Golf I – Beginner (1 credit)
Concepts and fundamental skills of the game including rules and scoring. A minimal fee of approximately $4 for use of facilities will be charged.
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PHED 176 - Badminton I – Beginner (1 credit)
Fundamental skills, rules and game concepts in order to prepare students for satisfying play experiences.
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PHED 178 - Disc Sports (1 credit)
This class will teach the fundamental skills, strategies and characteristics of Ultimate Disc and Disc Golf. It will prepare students to effectively develop, organize and teach the basics of these sports in various settings and levels of play.
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PHED 179 - Pilates (1 credit)
Students will study the Pilates method of “Contrology”, or body conditioning, focusing on strengthening and lengthening exercises. The non-impact exercises can improve posture and enhance flexibility, balance and muscle tone, unite mind and body, and create a more streamlined physique.
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PHED 180 - Coaching Basics (1 credit)
This course provides a “Level 1” coach by the American Coaching Effectiveness Program.
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PHED 183 - Water Aerobics (1 credit)
This course will introduce students to the benefits of and the exercises used in water aerobics. Water
aerobics is a safe and effective means of total body workout (with minimal joint impact) that influences the
main elements of fitness (flexibility, cardiorespiratory endurance, strength, body composition). Students will
experience water aerobics as a popular leisure activity that provides low and non-impact exercise with light
resistance for strengthening muscles, elongating the spine, and improving flexibility during a safe yet
effective workout. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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PHED 184 - Vinyasa Yoga (1 credit)
This course will provide introductory experiences in synchronizing traditional Hatha yoga poses with breath, resulting in an active, flowing style of yoga called Vinyasa. In this course, an emphasis will be placed on engagement in various Vinyasa yoga sequences as well as an introduction to basic yogic philosophy and breathing techniques to complement the physical practice. Offered annually.
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PHED 186 - Track and Field (1 credit)
Skills of track and field including running, jumping, throwing events and their progressions.
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PHED 188 - Jogging and Road Running (1 credit)
An introduction to jogging and road running. Emphasis on knowledge and application of training technique and running mechanics, as they apply to the spectrum of running, from jogging to road racing and marathoning.
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PHED 190 - Conditioning (1 credit)
Concepts, exercises and activities related to the development of physical fitness, including isometrics, weights and running.
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PHED 193 - Weight Training (1 credit)
Emphasis will be on concepts and development of physical fitness through individualized weight training programs.
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PHED 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses will fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS)
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PHED 200 - Fitness for Life (3 credits)
This course is concerned with aiding the student to achieve a lifetime of physical vigor, good health and sense of well-being. Its emphasis is on the biological basis, planning and implementing of an ongoing program of self-care through physical activity and proper nutrition.
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PHED 201 - Fitness Testing in Exercise Science (1 credit)
The course is an introductory laboratory experience in the conduct of exercise and anthropometric tests utilized during the conduct of preventative and rehabilitative exercise programs. The student will conduct and practice administering testing programs.
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PHED 203 - Basic Rock Climbing (1 credit)
Development of fundamental skills and techniques used in rock climbing with special attention to belaying and safety considerations.
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PHED 204 - Theory and Practice of Progressive Resistance Training (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to physical education and athletic training majors or consent of instructor
This course consists of a study of the procedures used to train people to enhance their musculoskeletal fitness through progressive resistance exercise. Specific emphasis will be placed on bodybuilding, power lifting, Olympic-style lifting, dynamic flexibility, plyometrics and agility training. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly.
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PHED 205 - Introduction to Teaching Physical Education in the Public Schools (2 credits)
This course is designed to give students information about teaching physical education as a profession. Through discussion and direct observation of the teaching-learning environment, students will be able to study and observe the characteristics of learners of different age and grade levels as well as the philosophy, goals and objectives of programs for various certification levels. Offered fall semester and January intersession.
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PHED 206 - Theory and Practice of New Age Fitness (2 credits)
This course consists of the study and practice of contemporary fitness techniques as they pertain to overall health and wellness. Mind/body connections are presented and developed. The disciplines of Pilates, Gyrokinesis and Yoga will be explored through practice and examination. Specific correlations will be drawn between each discipline and strength and flexibility training, cardiovascular endurance and muscular balance. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory (movement) weekly.
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PHED 207 - Theory and Practice of Equestrianship (2 credits)
This course provides the basics of equestrian skills and gives students the proper foundation for safe enjoyment of the equestrian sport. The course is a hands-on approach geared toward students wishing to become proficient in equestrianship, with emphasis on the equine psychology and behavior, health and stable management and riding theory.
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PHED 208 - Theory and Practice of Group Instruction (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Restricted to Athletic Training and Physical Education majors
This course consists of a systematic study of the procedures used to teach aerobics and group exercise. Upon completion of this course students will have the option to sit for a group exercise/aerobics certification. One-hour lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly.
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PHED 209 - Theory and Practice of Metabolic Training (2 credits)
This course will provide the theory behind aerobic and anaerobic training and will provide students with sufficient activity to produce a training effect in the various metabolic systems. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly.
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PHED 210 - Developmental Kinesiology (3 credits)
This course uses a developmental approach to introduce the student to fundamental motor patterns. The anthropometrics and basic biomechanics that affect each motor pattern, are highlighted. Emphasis is placed on typical development as presented throughout the life span.
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PHED 212 - Strategies and Analysis of Motor Skills (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 205 which may be taken concurrently
This course is an introduction to the learning and development of motor skills and movement principles. Fundamental assessment and evaluation concepts and procedures will be studied and applied. Offered spring semester.
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PHED 217 - Principles of Motor Learning and Performance (3 credits)
This course introduces the student to the concepts and principles related to practice, performance and the learning of movement skills.
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PHED 221 - Equestrianship I (1 credit)
The course provides the basics of equestrian skills and the proper foundation for safe enjoyment of equestrian sport. The course will provide basic equestrianship and riding skills, including equine psychology and behavior, anatomy and physiology, equine health and disease, stable management and riding theory. Students will participate in limited mounted riding lessons and will learn proper riding techniques. Particular emphasis will be given to safety as students learn and practice basic horse handling skills on the ground and when mounted.
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PHED 222 - Equestrianship II (1 credit)
Prerequisite: PHED 221 or consent of instructor
The course is a continuation of PHED 221. The class provides the basics of equestrian skills and the proper foundation for safe enjoyment of equestrian sport. The course will provide basic equestrianship and riding skills, including equine psychology and behavior, anatomy and physiology, equine health and disease, stable management and riding theory. Students will participate in limited mounted riding lessons and will learn proper riding techniques. Particular emphasis will be given to safety as students learn and practice basic horse handling skills on the ground and when mounted.
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PHED 225 - Observation and Analysis of Movement for Children (4 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 205 which may be taken concurrently
An introduction to the movement approach to games, dance, and gymnastics with emphasis on program content and progression using the thematic approach. Offered spring semester.
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PHED 231 - Volleyball II - Intermediate (1 credit)
Prerequisite: PHED 131 or comparable experience
A follow-up of Volleyball I with emphasis on increased proficiency of performance and game strategy.
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PHED 233 - Basketball II – Intermediate (1 credit)
Prerequisite: PHED 133 or comparable experience
This course is a follow-up to Basketball I with emphasis on advanced strategy and game play.
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PHED 234 - Yoga (1 credit)
This class will introduce students to the ancient discipline of Hatha Yoga. Even though Hatha Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years, we in the West are just becoming aware of its many health benefits. In this class we will discuss the history of Yoga, the Eight Limbs of Classical Yoga, the different Paths of Yoga, the Energetic Systems of Yoga, the Asana and Pranayama of Yoga and Meditation. An emphasis will be placed on the physical practice of Yoga allowing the students to experience its many benefits.
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PHED 239 - Introduction to Sport Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: First Year Seminar 199 or consent of instructor
This course will serve as an introduction to the profession of sports management. Students will explore current issues in sport management, the history of the profession and avenues for professional preparation. Students will gain an understanding of the historical evolution of professional sport management practice. Students will become familiar with current issues in the business of sport.
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PHED 244 - Softball (1 credit)
Concepts and fundamental skills of the games including rules and strategy of play are covered. Offered spring semester.
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PHED 250 - Intermediate Swimming (1 credit)
This course is for the deep-water swimmer and provides continued development on more advanced swimming skills, strokes, diving and survival techniques.
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PHED 254 - Water Polo (1 credit)
Includes basic movements, skills and maneuvers of the sport of water polo with emphasis on offensive and defensive fundamentals and strategies, practical drills, rules and regulations.
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PHED 257 - Movement and Relaxation – Theory, Practice and Performance (1 credit)
This course will introduce students to the theory, practice and performance of yoga, relaxation procedures and basic movements related to daily activities.
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PHED 266 - Meditation and Self-Reflection (1 credit)
This course will introduce students to the various theories and practices of meditation and self-reflection. Students will experience meditation outside of its traditional religious or cultural settings and will focus on using meditation as a form of health and well-being. The importance of quieting the mind will be one of the many tools this course will promote. Scientific research has proven meditation and similar mindfulness tools to be successful in lowering high blood pressure, anxiety, obsessive thinking and depression. The self-reflection part of the course will consist of numerous assignments on journaling and deep critical thought of each individual’s experiences fostering their own depth of character. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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PHED 269 - Theory and Practice of Adventure Programs (2 credits)
This course provides participants with a model for planning and developing integrated adventure education programs that emphasize the development of physical, intellectual and social skills in a safe, supportive and challenging environment. Particular emphasis is placed on the current models of experiential education. The standards of the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) will be utilized and practiced. Students will study, reflect on and use the experiential learning model and basic facilitation strategies. The use of low and high challenge course elements will provide a laboratory for practice, exploration and discovery. Two-hour lecture and one-hour laboratory weekly.
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PHED 274 - Tennis II – Intermediate (1 credit)
Prerequisite: PHED 174 or comparable experience
A follow-up of Tennis I with emphasis on volley, lob, smash and game strategy.
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PHED 276 - Badminton II – Intermediate (1 credit)
Prerequisite: PHED 176 or comparable experience
A follow-up of Badminton I with emphasis on advanced skills, singles and doubles play, and game strategy.
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PHED 277 - Theory and Practice of Yoga Traditions (2 credits)
Through a concentrated study of yoga asanas (postures), mantras (sacred chants), dyana (meditation techniques), pranayama (breath control) and philosophy, students will be questioning, analyzing and applying feedback on various yoga modules. This course offers a largely physical practice along with lecture content that details the history and theory behind three yogic traditions (Hatha, Ashtanga and Kundalini) and the Eight-Limbed Path of Yoga study. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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PHED 278 - Bicycle Touring (1 credit)
An understanding and appreciation for the sport of cycling through the application of body mechanics, cycling techniques, knowledge of multigeared bikes and the many aspects of touring. Students must have a bike.
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PHED 280 - Initiative Games (1 credit)
This course is designed to introduce a variety of non-competitive, team building activities and games suitable for multiple age groups. The students will experience the psychomotor, cognitive and affective components embodied in these “initiative” games.
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PHED 282 - Theory and Practice of Games (2 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 205
This course is an introduction to games with emphasis on analysis across the games classification (net/wall, invasion, target, striking/fielding games). Game playing experiences will focus on content development for all learners.
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PHED 283 - Theory and Practice of Gymnastics (2 credits)
This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of gymnastics, with an emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices. Gymnastics experiences will focus on content development for all learners.
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PHED 284 - Foundations of Sport and Exercise Nutrition (3 credits)
This course serves as an introduction to the field of sport nutrition, which includes the study of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and other essential nutrients. Students gain knowledge of digestion, absorption and metabolism. Nutritional guidelines and dietary analysis of the physically active individual will be emphasized. Offered annually.
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PHED 286 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in physical education allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Offered fall semester.
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PHED 287 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in physical education allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Offered spring semester.
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PHED 288 - Competitive Weightlifting (3 credits)
Students will learn the details of competitive weightlifting. Participants will learn the aspects of program design, training methods, volume and intensity rational, as well as the rules of regulations of competition. The students will attend sanctioned competition either as a coach or participant. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.
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PHED 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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PHED 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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PHED 315 - Teaching Team and Individual Sports (4 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 205 and PHED 212; and PHED 282 which may be taken concurrently; and admission to the Professional Education Program
Methodologies, teaching strategies, materials and media for introducing, developing and evaluating skills and knowledge of selected team and individual sports. Offered fall semester.
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PHED 318 - Socio-Cultural Foundations of Sport and Physical Activity (3 credits)
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
This course provides an introduction to the study of sport and physical activity as social institutions and elements of culture. Major topics include the roles of sport and physical activity in society, the relationship of sport, physical activity and other social institutions and variations in sport across cultures. (CWRM)
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PHED 324 - Physical and Motor Development of Individuals with Disabilities (3 credits)
This course addresses medical, psychological and educational issues of individuals with disabilities. The course also reviews concepts related to sensory development, physical fitness, perceptual-motor development, fundamental motor and sport skill development as well as strategies related to cooperative and competitive social interaction. Topics presented will include the study of individuals with visual impairments, blindness, hard-of-hearing conditions, deafness, intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and postural disorders. Moreover, the diagnostic-prescriptive process will be stressed along with screening and assessment instruments and techniques. The course includes clinical observation and laboratory experiences.
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PHED 326 - Teaching Physical Education to Children (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 205; and PHED 225; and PHED 282, which may be taken concurrently; and admission to the Professional Education Program
A study of the movement approach to teaching physical education to children with emphasis on developing content and methodology. Students will engage in pre-practicum experience with children in an on-campus setting focusing on developing, analyzing and improving teaching behavior and developing teaching materials. Offered fall semester.
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PHED 329 - Teaching and Curriculum Development in the Middle and Junior High School (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 205; and PHED 212 or PHED 225; and admission to the Professional Education Program
This course will focus on teaching and curriculum development for physical education in the middle and junior high school. Emphasis will be placed on important trends in our society and an understanding of what physical education can and should mean to the education of transadolescents. Teaching concepts as well as equity issues, comprehensive curriculum planning and evaluation will be studied. Offered fall semester.
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PHED 335 - Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation in Teaching Physical Education (6 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 205; and PHED 210 which may be taken concurrently; and PHED 212 or PHED 225 or PHED 281 or PHED 282 or PHED 283; and PHED 315 or PHED 326; and PHED 329; and admission to the Professional Education Program
Designed to develop teaching competencies related to the planning, implementation and evaluation aspects of instructional programs in physical education. Course will include current research on effective teaching, peer teaching and videotape analysis of teacher and student behavior. Offered spring semester. (Formerly PHED 313)
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PHED 356 - Canoeing I (1 credit)
Instruction in fundamental skills of canoeing and small craft safety techniques.
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PHED 360 - Initiative Games II (1 credit)
Prerequisite: PHED 280, which may be taken concurrently; or consent of instructor
This course is designed to expand on the philosophy of PHED 280 Initiative Games and experiential learning. Students will participate in a variety of cooperative, advanced team building activities and develop leadership skills for such activities. The focus of the class will be on the learning and application process associated with intentional and constructive game play.
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PHED 366 - Planning, Implementing and Evaluating Sport Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 239 or consent of instructor
This course provides students with skills needed to plan, implement and evaluate programs in sport and recreation settings as varied as elementary schools, community centers or university campuses. Emphasis will be placed on program development and the professional development and the professional and administrative duties of an entry-level sport management professional in positions such as intramural director, facility manager and recreation agency coordinator.
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PHED 380 - The Psychology of Sport and Physical Performance (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 117
This course provides an introduction to the study of sport and physical activity from a psychological perspective. Individual variations in behaviors across sport and physical activity settings will be considered from a psychological perspective. Anxiety, motivation, and the importance of social-environmental factors will all be examined in the course.
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PHED 381 - Psychology of Exercise and Physical Activity (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 117
This course is designed for students interested in the promotion of exercise participation and adherence in a variety of settings (e.g., education, community health, corporate fitness, health clubs, physical rehabilitation). Course content will include: a) psychological theories for understanding and predicting health-oriented exercise behavior; b) psychological and psychobiological responses to exercise; and c) psychological interventions for increasing exercise participation and adherence. Offered fall, spring, and summer.
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PHED 384 - Applied Nutrition for Sport and Exercise (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 284 or consent of instructor
The concepts covered in PHED 284 are explored in greater depth by means of a variety of activities including food experiments, anthropometric measurement, body composition analysis using case studies of the physically active. Laboratory experiences will be included.
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PHED 385 - Biomechanics (4 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 100 and a Foundations of Mathematical Reasoning core curriculum requirement (CMAR)
This course introduces the student to the concepts and principles of biomechanics as they relate to sport and recreational skills. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory weekly.
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PHED 397 - Children’s Physical Developmental Practicum (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
The course affords students serving as clinicians in the Children’s Developmental Clinic the challenging opportunity to assess a child’s development level and design an individual activity program to ameliorate psychomotor and social deficiencies. More specifically, students will learn strategies for teaching children with disabilities, techniques for developing terminal goals and behavioral objectives, and methods for writing anecdotal records as well as writing and orally presenting a clinical report that summarizes a child’s progress over the course of a semester. Repeatable with consent of instructor. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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PHED 400 - Physiology and Techniques of Strength Fitness (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 204, taken previously or concurrently
To provide students with a knowledge of the effects of heavy-resistance exercise training protocols on musculoskeletal integrity, metabolic capacity and various specific tissue characteristics in the human body. Thus, the course necessarily considers microanatomical and physiological variations associated with general strength conditioning programs, body building, Olympic lifting, power lifting, circuit training, variable resistance, isotonic, isokinetic and isometric resistance training. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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PHED 401 - Physiology of Exercise (4 credits)
This course includes the study of systems, their interrelationships and adjustments during exercise and as a result of training. Emphasis is on current research findings and what remains to be discovered in a human as a moving being. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory period weekly. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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PHED 402 - Exercise Metabolism (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 401 or equivalent
An in-depth study of human physiological principles as applied to exercise, sport activity and research. Special emphasis is on neurological control, exercise in relation to cardiovascular disease, and factors affecting performance. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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PHED 403 - Cardiovascular Analysis, Evaluation, and Rehabilitation (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 401 or equivalent
This course includes an examination of cardiovascular dynamics as studied through anatomy, electrophysiology, rehabilitation, and the pathology of the cardiovascular system. Specific emphases will be placed on the analysis of the cardiovascular system through the ECG, cardiac rehabilitation, and basic cardiac pharmacology. Offered fall semester. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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PHED 404 - Exercise Prescription (3 credits)
This course focuses on the development of individual prescriptive exercise programming with respect to individual contraindications. Environmental conditions along with intensity, duration and frequency of physical activity will be studied in order to develop programs. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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PHED 405 - Exercise Circulation: Mechanisms and Morphology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 401
This course provides students with a knowledge and understanding of the acute and chronic effects of exercise on the peripheral and central circulatory systems. It deals with exercise-related cardiovascular dynamics, effects of frequently used medications and growth responses induced by regular exercise as well as abnormal physiological responses to exercise. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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PHED 409 - Planning, Implementing and Evaluating Fitness Programs (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 401 or equivalent
This course provides students with skills needed to develop, implement and evaluate programs in fitness and rehabilitative exercise centers. Emphasis will be placed on program development, on providing instruction to individuals and groups and on administrative tasks expected of the entry-level fitness professional. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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PHED 414 - Coaching (3 credits)
The application of teaching and learning principles as related to the player, team, coach and the athletic program. Areas to be included will be psychology and philosophy of coaching, organization and administration of the program, coaching techniques, conditioning and evaluative procedures. Offered annually.
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PHED 416 - Planning and Implementing Coaching Leadership Strategies (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 217 and PHED 414
Designed to enhance leadership and instructional competencies in the coaching profession, this course will stress the principles and practices of effective coaching including peer feedback, analysis of coach (role-playing) and athlete (peer) behavior, and utilization of motivational techniques to enhance skill development. Offered annually.
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PHED 420 - Advanced Philosophy and Principles of Sports Management (3 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 239 and PHED 366; or consent of instructor
This course will address the philosophy and principles of the profession of sport management. Professional ethics, legal issues and the philosophies of management models will be considered. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of philosophic inquiry to the study of physical activity. Students will be challenged to develop their own philosophy of professional practice.
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PHED 451 - Prosthetics and Orthotics (3 credits)
This course presents principles and techniques of using prosthetics, orthotics and wheelchairs for mobility, motor skill development, leisure activity and sport. Emphasis will include equipment adaptations and program planning for individuals with neuromuscular disease, spinal cord injuries and amputations. The course includes clinical observation and laboratory experiences. Offered spring semester. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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PHED 474 - Sports Nutrition and Performance Enhancing Supplements (3 credits)
This course will explore the issues associated with nutritional and performance-enhancing supplements.
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PHED 481 - Organization and Administration of Athletics (3 credits)
Course content will include the history of sport management; athletics policies and regulations on the local, state and national levels; administrative plans; contest management; marketing strategies; legal principles; sport ethics; media relations; sport broadcasting; finance and budget; athletic facilities; scheduling; public relations; intramural and recreational sports; trends in scholastic, collegiate, international and professional sport; and growth in the health and fitness industry.
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PHED 485 - Honors Thesis in Physical Education (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students
One-hour weekly meetings with the thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the Departmental Honors Committee and the thesis director, this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits depending upon the scope of the project. Whether the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with honors will be determined by the Departmental Honors Committee. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered annually.
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PHED 491 - Field-Based Pre-Practicum (5-12) – Physical Education (2 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 315 and PHED 326; and PHED 335 which may be taken concurrently
This course is designed to provide the student with field-based teaching experiences in selected settings. Offered annually for one quarter or Summer I.
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PHED 492 - Practicum in Student Teaching (5-12) – Physical Education (6-12 credits)
Prerequisite: PHED 491 and PHED 100 and PHED 117 and PHED 217 and PHED 318 and PHED 385 and HEAL 102; and BIOL 100 or BIOL 102; and acceptance into student teaching
The practicum is full-time teaching for one semester with supervision provided by members of the department faculty.
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