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Section VII: Courses of Instruction
Physical Education
PHED 104. Foundations of Physical Education (3)
An introduction to teaching health and physical education. Topics include philosophy and history, psychological, sociological and scientific principles of sport and physical activity, as well as career awareness, department procedures, the Shepherd University Teaching Model for skill acquisition, and general concerns related to teaching.
PHED 110. Elementary School Physical Education Activities (3)
Students will develop a working knowledge of fundamental movement patterns as they relate to action songs, folk and square dance, games, creative movement, and rhythmical activities. Teaching methods, program planning, and teaching opportunities are emphasized. Elementary education majors only.
PHED 120. History of Sport and Physical Education (3)
Emphasizes relevant historical events that have influenced sport and physical education throughout history. (Crosslisted with RECR 120.)
PHED 246. Aquatics (1)
This course emphasizes basic strokes, breathing techniques, and water safety skills, including survival floating and use of clothing as a flotation device.
PHED 301. Elementary School Physical Education I (3)
Presents basic movement education teaching model for elementary school children. Students will apply principles and methods of this model through presentation of action songs, games, dances, stunts and tumbling, and elementary track. Prerequisites: PHED 104, PHED 325, PHED 326, and GSPE 210.
PHED 315. Teaching Tumbling and Gymnastics (2)
Teaches future elementary physical education instructors fundamental skills of tumbling and gymnastics. Teaching methods and safety awareness are emphasized.
PHED 325. Team Sport Activities (3)
Prepares future physical education teachers to teach team sports. Rules, skill analysis, practice procedures, and safety awareness will be emphasized. Taught every fall.
PHED 326. Individual Sport Activities (3)
Prepares future physical education teachers to teach individual sports. Rules, skill analysis, practice procedures, and safety awareness will be emphasized. Taught every spring.
PHED 328. Head, Trunk, and Extremity Assessment (3)
An in-depth study of mechanisms, characteristics, and classification of sports injuries. Management skills of prevention, assessment, and treatment of injuries are explored and detailed study of upper and lower extremities is conducted. Prerequisites: ATHC 224 and HLTH 225.
PHED 330. Therapeutic Modalities and Rehabilitation Techniques (3)
A detailed study of the many therapeutic techniques used in the treatment and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries. Proper use of modalities as well a concepts and techniques of rehabilitation exercises will be the focus of this course.
PHED 360. Athletic Training Practicum I (3)
Rehabilitation of athletic injuries is main focus. Practical application of management skills through lectures, clinical and field experiences, and individual assistance is also studied. Permission of instructor.
PHED 365. Athletic Training Practicum II (3)
Use of modalities and current issues of sports medicine are emphasized. Practical application of assessment, treatment, rehabilitation as well as traveling with athletic teams is also studied. Permission of instructor. Prerequisite: PHED 360.
PHED 370. Applied Anatomy and Physiology (4)
A study of homeostatic relationships of the body and their effects on neuromuscular, circulatory, and respiratory systems. Lab experiments will show how physiological functions change with exercise. Prerequisites: HLTH 225.
PHED 380. Perceptual Motor Learning (3)
Examines how people learn motor skills and analysis of Gentile's model for acquisition. Student will also learn how to recognize deficiencies related to motor learning and adjust teaching procedures to cope with inherent disabilities.
PHED 400. Current Issues and Trends in Physical Education (3)
The course will examine readings and research associated with issues and trends in physical education in K-12 schools. Students will have the opportunity to apply previous peer teaching, field teaching, and observational experiences to case studies and current field observations. Focus will be on technology use, diversity, and disabilities, with an in-depth look at student and teacher behaviors. Prerequisites, PHED 325, PHED 326, PHED 301.
PHED 401. Teaching Adapted Physical Education (3)
Acquaints students with the problems underlying the need for adapted physical education programs. Organization and administration of special physical education programs for the handicapped/disabled are studied. Out-of-class field experience in an approved setting required.
PHED 405. Applied Kinesiology (3)
Study of the musculoskeletal system and its relationship to human movement. Students will identify anatomical and mechanical features of major joints of the body as well as muscles that operate them and how they interact to complete a motor skill. Prerequisites: HLTH 225.
PHED 406. Curriculum and Administration of Physical Education (3)
Enables personnel in health and physical education to understand and interpret the philosophy, principles, problems, policies, and procedures essential to the development of desirable programs. Students will develop a comprehensive physical education curriculum for teaching grades P-12.
PHED 410. Tests and Measurements in Physical Education (3)
Students will learn how to develop an accountable means of grade assessment in physical education based on a sound philosophy of skill development.
PHED 430. Teaching Elementary School Physical Education (3)
Examines the taxonomy of skill acquisition, teaching methods, and curriculum of physical education for grades K-5. Emphasis is on application of content in PHED 301 in an elementary school.
PHED 490. Human Growth and Development for HPERS (3)
This course will familiarize HPERS professionals with the major theories of human growth and development and the continuing research in the field. Students will develop an understanding of human development including the cognitive, emotional, physical, and social domains of each state of development. An emphasis will be placed on the role developmental stages play in the teaching and leading of physical activities for all ages. Prerequisites: RECR 140, RECR 210, or permission of the instructor.
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