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PHYSICAL EDUCATION & RECREATION
PHED 1116 - PHYSICAL CONDITIONING I
This course is designed to support the institutional mission to provide competitive athletic opportunities for students to pursue academic success, physical and emotional well-being and social development.
This course is designed to support the institutional mission to provide competitive athletic opportunities for students to pursue academic success, physical and emotional well-being and social development.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Define aerobic and anaerobic exercise and recognize the difference.
Have knowledge of simple skeletal and muscular systems of the body.
Understand the importance of proper nutrition and hydration in an individual exercise program.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture hours: 48.0
PHED 1118 - JOGGING/WALKING I
This course is designed to improve or maintain the student's cardiovascular endurance and knowledge of cardiovascular fitness such as heart rates, body mass index and body fat percentage according to the student's age, gender, height and weight.
This course is designed to improve or maintain the student's cardiovascular endurance and knowledge of cardiovascular fitness such as heart rates, body mass index and body fat percentage according to the student's age, gender, height and weight.
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
Have Knowledge of the benefits of jogging and walking for cardiovascular health.
Explain and demonstrate basic concepts of jogging and walking for weight loss.
Understand the role of proper nutrition and hydration before, during and after exercise.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 1.0
Lecture hours: 48.0
PHED 1119 - JOGGING/WALKING II
This course is designed to improve or maintain the student's cardiovascular endurance and knowledge of cardiovascular fitness such as heart rates, body mass index and body fat percentage according to the student's age, gender, height and weight.
This course is designed to improve or maintain the student's cardiovascular endurance and knowledge of cardiovascular fitness such as heart rates, body mass index and body fat percentage according to the student's age, gender, height and weight.
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
Have Knowledge of the benefits of jogging and walking for cardiovascular health.
Explain and demonstrate basic concepts of jogging and walking for weight loss.
Understand the role of proper nutrition and hydration before, during and after exercise.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 1.0
Lecture hours: 48.0
Prerequisites: PHED 1118-JOGGING/WALKING I
PHED 1124 - WEIGHT TRAINING I/JOGGING
This course is designed to improve the student's muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular endurance and introduce the student to the basic muscular groups.
This course is designed to improve the student's muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular endurance and introduce the student to the basic muscular groups.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Have knowledge of the human muscular system
Demonstrate and have knowledge of the benefits of weight training in a total fitness program.
Have knowledge of popular exercises for sport specific training.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture hours: 48.0
PHED 1301 - FOUNDATIONS OF KINESIOLOGY
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to human movement that includes the historical development of physical education, exercise science and sport. This course offers the student both an introduction to the knowledge base, as well as, information on expanding career opportunities.
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to human movement that includes the historical development of physical education, exercise science and sport. This course offers the student both an introduction to the knowledge base, as well as, information on expanding career opportunities.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Distinguish between and identify terminology and research within the sub-disciplines in the field of Kinesiology and their application to diverse careers.
Summarize the historical and philosophical approaches to physical activity, physical education, exercise science and sport.
Identify the characteristics of a physically educated person and the importance of assessment and advocacy in physical education, exercise science, and sport.
Discuss how the changing nature of education and technological advances may influence physical education, exercise science, and sport in the future.
Identify major professional organizations, foundations, and associations supporting physical activity at local, state, national and international levels as well as data tools and resources.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
PHED 1304 - PERSONAL/COMMUNITY HEALTH
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals, concepts, strategies, applications, and contemporary trends related to understanding personal and/or community health issues. This course also focuses on empowering various populations with the ability to practice healthy living, promote healthy lifestyles, and enhance individual well-being.
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals, concepts, strategies, applications, and contemporary trends related to understanding personal and/or community health issues. This course also focuses on empowering various populations with the ability to practice healthy living, promote healthy lifestyles, and enhance individual well-being.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Evaluate the dimensions of health and how they relate to personal and/or community wellness
Explain the importance of nutrition, a healthy lifestyle, and staying physically active in preventing premature disease and promoting wellness
Describe the leading health problems, trends, and needs of diverse populations
Identify major agencies, foundations, and associations supporting health at local, state, national and international levels as well as data tools and resources
Evaluate sources of health information, including the internet, to determine reliability
Develop and implement a plan of healthy behavior to meet personal and community needs to enhance quality of life
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
PHED 1306 - FIRST AID
First Aid Instruction and practice for emergency care. Designed to enable students to recognize and avoid hazards within their environment, to render intelligent assistance in case of accident or sudden illness, and to develop skills necessary for the immediate and temporary care of the victim.
Successful completion of the course may enable the student to receive a certificate from a nationally recognized agency.
First Aid Instruction and practice for emergency care. Designed to enable students to recognize and avoid hazards within their environment, to render intelligent assistance in case of accident or sudden illness, and to develop skills necessary for the immediate and temporary care of the victim.
Successful completion of the course may enable the student to receive a certificate from a nationally recognized agency.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Explain the workings of the systems in the human body particularly those systems, which are likely affected in emergency care
Recognize and meet the needs of emergency situations including (but not limited to) first aid care, emergency assistance, life support skills, EMS protocols, CPR, and AED
Justify layperson and professional roles and responsibilities in emergency situations including but not limited to legal ramifications, barriers to action, requirements for action, and psychological responses
Explain and demonstrate skills for treating victims including (but not limited to) musculoskeletal injuries, bleeding, choking, and environmental emergencies
Explain and demonstrate skills for respiratory distress including (but not limited to) CPR, rescue breathing, obstructed airway, and usage of an AED devices
Promote safety and preventative educational methods that reduce the risk of injury, accidents, and life-style related diseases
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
PHED 1308 - SPORTS OFFICIATING
The purpose of this course is to study the officiating requirements for sports and games with an emphasis on mechanics, rule interpretation, and enforcement.
The purpose of this course is to study the officiating requirements for sports and games with an emphasis on mechanics, rule interpretation, and enforcement.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Interpret and enforce contest rules in a variety of sports and games.
Demonstrate officiating mechanics and techniques in a variety of sports and games for appropriate age and skill level.
Develop a personal philosophy guided by rules, ethics, and etiquette necessary to be an effective official.
Apply problem-solving techniques relevant to officiating a sports contest and how to maintain a positive self-image in a group contest environment.
Assess and manage player, coach, and spectator behaviors when officiating to provide a healthy sport environment.
Identify governing bodies of various sports and procedures for becoming an official.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
PHED 1321 - COACHING, SPORTS & ATHLETICS
Study of the history, theories, philosophies, rules, and terminology of competitive sports. Includes coaching techniques.
Study of the history, theories, philosophies, rules, and terminology of competitive sports. Includes coaching techniques.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Develop a philosophy of coaching based on sound educational principals
Become familiar with the scope and content of the fields of Sport Psychology, Sport Pedagogy, Sport Physiology and Sport Management.
Develop an understanding of the role of sports in the schools, and their relationship to the home, community, and academic environments.
Become aware of the problem related to safety, liability and law in relation to facilities, conduct of practices and competitive events.
Discussed policies related to team discipline, substance abuse, conditioning, conduct of players, grades, response to officials, and team cohesiveness.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
PHED 1338 - CONCEPTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
This course is designed to familiarize students with knowledge, understanding, and values of health related fitness and its influence on the quality of life emphasizing the development and implementation of fitness programs.
This course is designed to familiarize students with knowledge, understanding, and values of health related fitness and its influence on the quality of life emphasizing the development and implementation of fitness programs.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Describe the elements of health related physical fitness, performance related physical fitness, inactivity, and hypokinetic diseases on health and wellness
Distinguish the influence of personal behavior and responsibility on the development, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases, stress, and addictions.
Compare and contrast the relationships among physical activity, nutrition, and body composition.
Participate in physical fitness activities that will aid in assessing personal health related fitness
Design, implement, and evaluate fitness programs to promote societal lifetime physical fitness.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
PHED 1346 - DRUG USE & ABUSE
Study of the use, misuse and abuse of drugs and other harmful substances in today's society. Physiological, sociological, pharmacological and psychological factors will be emphasized.
Study of the use, misuse and abuse of drugs and other harmful substances in today's society. Physiological, sociological, pharmacological and psychological factors will be emphasized.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Analyze the physiological, pharmacological and psychological effects of licit and illicit drugs, related to use, misuse and abuse including (but not limited to) alcohol, tobacco, performance enhancing, over-the-counter prescription, and designer/synthetic drugs
Evaluate the sociological impact of drugs within the context of health literacy, recreational use, social implications, stereotypes, family dynamics and work environments
Articulate and apply behaviors related to personal responsibility including (but not limited to) healthy attitudes and behaviors, refusal skills, decision-making, and risk-taking behavior
Compare and contrast how dependence and addiction occur including (but not limited to) treatments and prevention strategies
Survey the historical influence on the drug-oriented society, sport and cultural beliefs and its bearing on personal drug behavior to include (but not limited to) laws that arise related to substance use, misuse, and abuse
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
PHED 2356 - CARE & PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES
Prevention and care of athletic injuries with emphasis on qualities of a good athletic trainer, avoiding accidents and injuries, recognizing signs and symptoms of specific sports injuries and conditions, immediate and long-term care of injuries, and administration procedures in athletic training.
Prevention and care of athletic injuries with emphasis on qualities of a good athletic trainer, avoiding accidents and injuries, recognizing signs and symptoms of specific sports injuries and conditions, immediate and long-term care of injuries, and administration procedures in athletic training.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Organize and administer a sports medicine program including a sports medical coverage team, designing a facility, developing conditioning programs, and pre-participation physical exams. Organize and administer pre-participation sports physicals.
Distinguish signs and symptoms of environmental injuries and conditions that occur in sports such as heat illness, hypothermia, lightning safety and participation at altitude.
Perform the steps of a primary and secondary survey of an injured athlete
Learn the basic anatomy, signs and symptoms, and evaluation techniques of sports injuries to the ankle, leg, knee, thigh, high, should elbow, hand, and head.
Perform basic wrapping and taping techniques for sports injuries.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0