Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

258 5550:Physical Education 2005-2006
200 LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR 2 credits
This course is designed to train students to teach the American Red Cross lifeguard training
courses.
201 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR 2 credits
This course is designed to train students to teach swimming and water safety courses from
Pre-K to adult.
206 ORIENTEERING 1 credit
This course teaches map and compass skills and introduces the sport of orienteering. This is an
active, hands-on course. No previous experience is necessary.
207 INTRODUCTION TO ROCK CLIMBING 1 credit
This course teaches basic rock-climbing skills. No previous experience in necessary.
208 BACKPACKING 1 credit
This course teaches backpacking and camping skills. An weekend trip is included. No previous
previous experience is necessary.
209 FLATWATER CANOE TRIPPING 1 credit
This course teaches canoeing and camping skills. An overnight trip is included. No previous
canoeing or camping experience is necessary.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
5550:
100 INTRODUCTION TO SPORT/EXERCISE STUDIES 3 credits
Provides student with general overview of career opportunities within sport/exercise studies.
Emphasis placed on the understanding of the field of sport studies, exercise science and wellness
education.
102 PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES I: 2 credits (30 clinical hours)
FITNESS AND CONTEMPORARY ACTIVITIES
Presentation of knowledge, fundamental skill development, and psychomotor skill analysis for
the content areas of fitness and contemporary activities. One hour lecture, two hours lab.
110 INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING 1 credit
Provides an overview of the Sports Medicine team and the components of a comprehensive
athletic healthcare program. Introduces the student to the profession of athletic training.
130 PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN 2 credits (30 clinical hours)
For a physical education majors only. Participation in methods, activities and issues relating to
pre-K through elementary physical education programs. One lecture and two laboratory periods
per week.
150 CONCEPTS IN HEALTH AND FITNESS 3 credits
Introduction to basic health and fitness concepts and related topics. Attention will be given to
individual fitness programs emphasizing such topics as aerobic and anaerobic exercises, nutrition,
diet, stress, and assessment methods and procedures.
193 ORIENTATION TO TEACHING 3 credits (10 field hours, 22 clinical hours)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Investigation of teaching elementary, middle school, secondary physical education. Teacher concerns
such as lesson planning are considered. Observations done in school settings. Three
hours lecture.
194 SPORTS OFFICIATING 2 credits (8 clinical hours)
Knowledge of rules for interscholastic sports and officiating techniques. Successful completion
of course permits taking of state examination for officiating. Two lectures and one laboratory
per week.
195 CONCEPTS OF GAME AND PLAY 2 credits (10 clinical hours)
Concept analysis of games and play and application of these concepts to the teaching/learning
process in physical education at all ages.
200 AQUATIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT 3 credits
This course is designed to explore, acquire, and discuss knowledge and techniques for aquatic
facility operation and management.
201 KINESIOLOGY 3 credits (8 clinical hours)
Prerequisites: 3100:206/207 or 3100:208/209. Application of basic principles of anatomy and
mechanics to human movement Three hours lecture with practical application and demonstrations.
202 DIAGNOSIS OF MOTOR SKILLS 3 credits (30 clinical hours)
Prerequisite: 5550:201. This course introduces athletic trainers and physical education majors to
the sciences of diagnosing motor skills.
203 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN 3 credits (20 clinical hours)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Statistical procedures needed for analysis and interpretation of tests. Evaluation procedures,
testing instruments, and techniques for administering tests are discussed and practiced. Three
hours lecture.
204 PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES II: 2 credits (30 clinical hours)
TEACHING INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS
The purpose of this course is to teach students how to teach individual and dual sports.
205 PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES III: TEAM SPORTS 2 credits (30 clinical hours)
The purpose of this course is to teach students how to teach team sports.
211 FIRST AID AND CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION 2 credits (15 clinical hours)
Based on American Red Cross standards for first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Instruction and skills practice for sudden illness/emergencies is provided. Two hours lecture.
212 FIRST AID AND CPR FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER 2 credits
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for health care
professionals based upon American Red Cross standards. Instruction and skills practice for sudden
illness/emergencies is provided.
235 CONCEPTS OF MOTOR LEARNING 3 credits (10 field hours, 10 clinical hours)
AND DEVELOPMENT
This course will introduce key motor learning concepts and analysis of developing fundamental
motor skills. Three hours lecture.
240 CARE AND PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES 3 credits
Prerequisites: 3100:200/201/202/203. This course will provide an introduction for the student in
relation to numerous aspects of athletic training, including injury recognition/evaluation, management,
treatment and rehabilitation.
241 CARE AND PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES LAB 1 credit (50 clinical hours)
Prerequisites: 3100:200/201. Corequisite: 3100:200/202; 240. This course is designed to allow
students to learn, practice, and become competent and proficient in the psychomotor skills
associated with basic injury prevention, evaluation, management, and treatment of physically
active individuals in the practice of athletic training as defined by the NATA educational competencies.
245 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 credits (30 clinical hours, 10 field hours)
Identification of atypical movement among various exceptional individuals, with adapted physical
education programming experience in a laboratory setting. Two hours lecture and two hours lab.
250 PRINCIPLES OF ATHLETIC TRAINING 2 credits
Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203. This course will cover principles and techniques used in
evaluation of musculoskeletal injury. It is primarily a hands on laboratory course with practical
application.
260 SPORTS RULES AND REGULATIONS 1credit
This course will address the most common rules and regulations of common athletic competitions
paying specific attention to injuries and injury time.
300 PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE FOR THE ADULT AND ELDERLY* 3 credits
Prerequisite: 302. Analysis of physiological effects of exercise on elderly. Exercise programs
adaptable for use by persons working with elderly. Three hours lecture.
302 PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE* 3 credits (30 clinical hours)
Prerequisites: 3100:206/207 or 3100:208/209. A course designed to study the physiological
effects of exercise relative to physical education activities, athletics and athletic training. Two
hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
305 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I 3 credits
Prerequisite: by permission only. Improves the student’s psychomotor skills in the following
domains of athletic training: injury prevention, injury recognition/evaluation and management,
therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation.
306 PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES IV* 2 credits (30 clinical hours)
BADMINTON AND GOLF
Course presents knowledge, fundamental skill development, and psychomotor skill analysis for
the content areas of badminton and golf. One hour lecture, two hours lab.
307 PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES V* 2 credits (30 clinical hours)
TENNIS AND VOLLEYBALL
Course presents knowledge, fundamental skill development, and psychomotor skill analysis for
the content areas of tennis and volleyball. One hour lecture, two hours lab.
308 PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES VI* 2 credits (30 clinical hours)
DANCE AND TUMBLING
Course presents knowledge, fundamental skill development, and psychomotor skill analysis for
the content areas of dance and tumbling. One hour lecture, two hours lab.
335 MOVEMENT EXPERIENCES FOR 3 credits (20 clinical hours, 10 field hours)
CHILDREN*
Prerequisites: 130, 193, 235. Course focuses on use of fundamental motor skill analysis to structure
movement lessons for children from early childhood through elementary years. One hour
lecture, two hours lab.
336 MOTOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT 2 credits (10 field hours)
FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD*
Physical fitness, fundamental motor skills, motor development and learning for early childhood,
birth to age eight. Creating an environment of motor experiences for young children.
345 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR CHILDREN 3 credits (30 clinical hours)
IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION*
Prerequisites: 130 and 193. Microteaching experience with the purpose being to improve preservice
instructional skills for effective teaching of multi-age physical education.
346 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES IN SECONDARY 3 credits (30 clinical hours)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION*
Prerequisites: 102, 193 and 204/205. Presentation of various teaching styles/skills/behaviors for
effective teaching of secondary physical education via microteaching. Two hours lecture, two
hours lab.
352 STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING FUNDAMENTALS* 3 credits
Prerequisite: 200, 201, 202, 203. This course will address CAAHEP competencies in the area of
strength and conditioning of physically active individuals.
360 PRACTICUM I 1credit
Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203. This is a senior-level athletic training course focusing on
the refinement of practical skills and preparation for the NATABOC certification examination.
395 FIELD EXPERIENCE* 1-6 credits (30-90 field hours)
Prerequisite: permission of advisor. Corequisite: permission of advisor. Practical experience in an
area related to physical education under supervision of faculty member. Student works with current
physical education programs or exercise science settings. May be repeated for a maximum
of 12 credits.
400/500 MUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY I: UPPER EXTREMITY 3 credits
Prerequisite: 3100:200, 3100:202. This course includes lecture/laboratory activities to provide the
student a comprehensive learning experience in upper extremity musculoskeletal anatomy.
* Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses.