Course Catalogs
Major: Physical Education (B.S.)
| Courses | |
|---|---|
| Students select this major if they are seeking a Subject Endorsement in Physical Education for Grades K-6 or 7-12 | |
| BIO 009 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 hours |
| BIO 010 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 hours |
| HHP 033 Fitness Swimming HHP 042 Swimming HHP 133 Lifeguard Training/Head Lifeguard |
1-2 hours |
| HHP 034 Weight Training (7-12 endorsement only) |
1 hour |
| HHP 106 Advanced Emergency Care | 1 hour |
| HHP 131 Foundations | 1 hour |
| HHP 135 Basic Instruction Block | 3 hours |
| HHP 185 Motor Learning and Control | 3 hours |
| HHP 211 Biomechanics and Kinesiology | 4 hours |
| HHP 215 Physiology of Exercise | 4 hours |
|
HHP 250 Planning and Implementing Elementary Physical Education Programs (K-6) or |
3 hours |
| HHP 265 Planning and Implementing Adapted Physical Education Programs | 3 hours |
| Senior Comprehensive: | 1 hour |
|---|---|
| EDUC 299 Student Teaching Seminar (1 hr.) and HHP 299 Senior Comprehensive Examination (0 hrs.) |
Admission into the Education Department and additional Education Departmental coursework is required. This subject endorsement is designed to prepare students for the teaching profession in Physical Education. With the addition of approximately 37 hours of education requirements, the student will be eligible for a Nebraska Teaching Certificate.
A capstone course that meets biweekly for two hours to focus on two areas: first, to provide a structured and safe environment to dialogue about student teaching successes and concerns; and second, invited speakers, students and the instructor will discuss topics most pertinent to student teaching, how to obtain a teaching position, and critical issues for the beginning teacher. Topics include educational law, morals and ethics, student/teacher/parent rights and responsibilities, establishing and maintaining positive communication with the staff and community, as well as interviewing and job search skills.
Corequisite(s): Student teaching or permission of the department chair.
(Normally offered each semester.)
A course designed to improve cardiovascular endurance through individual workouts and to introduce students to fitness-related principles. The student must have swimming competency. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credit hours.
Pass/Fail only.
A course designed to help students develop a healthier lifestyle through weight training. The course includes information on proper technique and training program organization. Safety is emphasized and there are no strength standards. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credit hours.
Pass/Fail only.
A course designed to teach the fundamental skills of water exploration, primary swimming skills, stroke readiness, and stroke development.
Pass/Fail only.
A study and application of the principles and techniques involved in the advanced administration of first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated electronic defibrillators (AEDs). Students will earn American Red Cross certifications. In addition, students will be introduced to Sport Safety Training.
(Normally offered each semester.)
An overview of the fields of Physical Education, Human Performance, and Sports Studies will be studied, which include teaching, exercise science, health and fitness studies, and related fields. Topics addressed will include history; careers; current issues; girls and women in sport; minorities in physical education and sport; teacher, coach, athletic trainer, and exercise specialist certifications; educational values of sports; and the importance of physical activity for all.
(Normally offered each semester.)
A course designed for prospective lifeguards and students interested in becoming head lifeguards. Students will be certified by the American Red Cross.
(Normally offered each summer.)
A course designed to enhance students in skills and teaching techniques used in team, dual, and individual activities. The students will have opportunity for participation and teaching of skills involved in selected activities. This class is designed for students interested in learning a variety of activities.
Prerequisite(s): HHP major or minor or permission of instructor.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
A course that will introduce students to current understandings of how complex motor skills are initially learned, and how they are controlled and refined with practice, from a behavioral point of view. A variety of activities will provide students with practical examples to deepen understanding. This course has applications to general exercise science, physical therapy, and coaching.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)
A course that integrates the fields of Kinesiology and Biomechanics to improve students' understanding of human movement from a qualitative perspective. Detailed analysis of human movement will be made.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 009 Human Anatomy and Physiology and junior standing.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
A course dealing primarily with classification and analysis of exercise and with the physiological effects of exercise on the human organism. Practical application of these principles will be explored in the laboratory experience.
One 3-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 010 Human Anatomy and Physiology and junior standing.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)
A course designed for students interested in teaching elementary physical education and health. Topics include curriculum development, teaching goals and objectives, curriculum guide and lesson plans, constructing and using evaluation tools and measures, and methods and material (including technology) used in teaching elementary physical education. A 10-hour practicum experience in the elementary physical education class setting is required.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program or permission of the department chair, and junior standing.
(Normally offered every odd fall semester.)
A course designed for students interested in teaching middle and/or secondary physical education. Topics include curriculum development, teaching goals and objectives, curriculum guide and lesson plans, constructing and using evaluation tools and measures, and methods and materials (including technology) used in teaching middle and/or secondary physical education. A 10-hour practicum experience in the middle and/or secondary physical education class setting is required.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program or permission of the department chair, and junior standing.
(Normally offered every odd spring semester.)
A course designed to include current research findings and the best practices to assist professionals in designing and implementing appropriate physical education programs for individuals with disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program or permission of the department chair, and junior standing.
(Normally offered summers and each spring semester.)
As partial fulfillment of a major in the Health and Human Performance Department, a student must take and pass, with a B or better, a comprehensive examination during his or her senior year. The comprehensive examination is designed to assess critical thinking, knowledge, and application of skills learned.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and a departmental major, or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered each semester.)
An introductory study of cellular physiology and tissues along with a comprehensive study of the integumentary skeletal, muscular, nervous systems, and special senses.
Three lectures per week.
One 3-hour lab per week.
Does not count toward a biology major or general education.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)
An introductory study of the blood, cardiovascular lymphatic, respiratory, endocrine, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems in addition to metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance and acid-base balance of the body.
Three lectures per week.
One 3-hour lab per week.
Does not count toward a biology major or general education.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 009 Human Anatomy and Physiology or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
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