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ACTIVITY COURSES
The following courses are designed to teach the student appropriate skills,
game rules/etiquette, and strategies relevant to the level indicated.
PED1000 Beginning Tennis
(1 semester hour)
No prerequisites
PED1030 Pickleball/Volley Tennis
(1 semester hour)
No prerequisites
PED/REC1060 Beginning Rock Climbing
(1 semester hour)
Crosslisted with REC1060. See REC1060
for description.
PED/REC1070 Elementary Backpacking
(1 semester hour)
Crosslisted with REC1070. See REC1070
for description.
PED/REC1080 Bicycle Touring
(1 semester hour)
Crosslisted with REC1080. See REC1080
for description.
PED1110 Golf (1 semester
hour)
No prerequisites, lab fee
PED1120 Business Golf
(1 semester hour)
No prerequisites, lab fee
PED1180 Cardiovascular Training
(1 semester hour)
No prerequisites
PED1190 Wellness Walking
(1 semester hour)
No prerequisites
PED1200 Fitness for Life
(2 semester hours)
No prerequisites
PED1210 Strength Training
(1 semester hour)
No prerequisites
PED1220 Self-Defense
(1 semester hour)
No prerequisites
PED1230 Self-Defense for Women
(1 semester hour)
No prerequisites
PED1250 Strength Training for Women
(1 semester hour)
No prerequisites
PED1310 Step Aerobics
(1 semester hour)
No prerequisites
PED 1370 Country and Western Dance
(1 semester hour)
No prerequisites
PED/REC1750 Practicum in Outdoor
Living Skills (3 semester hours)
Crosslisted with REC1750. See REC1750
for description and prerequisites.
PED/REC2080 First Aid/CPR
(2 semester hours)
Crosslisted with REC2080. See REC2080
for description.
No prerequisites
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
The following courses are designed primarily for physical education
majors/minors and education majors. See prerequisites for courses that are available
to non-majors.
PED1760 Athletic Training Practicum
I (2 semester hours)
Under the direct supervision of an NATABOC certified athletic trainer/clinical
instructor, students will observe and participate in the organization and administration
of the athletic training environment and the care given to athletes. Students
will gain an understanding of the daily operations of the athletic training
room. Basic skill development includes taping, wrapping, and bracing techniques,
record keeping, biohazard, and first aid and CPR skills. 1 hour didactic, 175
hours of clinical experience, and 10 hours of general medical observations are
required.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Athletic Training Education Program.
Offered Spring
PED2000 Inclusive Physical Education
(3 semester hourss)
Cross listed with REC2000. For description
see REC2000.
No prerequisites
PED2100 Teaching Individual and Dual
Sports (2 semester hours)
This course addresses methodologies for teaching a variety of individual and
dual sports. Students will lead peer teaching experiences requiring the generation
of lesson plans and a unit block plan for a specific sport.
Prerequisites: Physical education and education majors only. Sophomore standing.
Offered Spring
PED2110 Teaching Rhythmic Activities
(2 semester hours)
This course addresses methodologies for teaching a variety of rhythmic activities
including simple dances and the use of props. Students will lead peer teaching
experiences requiring the generation of lesson plans and a unit block plan.
Prerequisites: Physical education and education majors only. Junior standing.
Offered Spring
PED2120 Fitness Programs for Children
and Youth (2 semester hours)
Preparation for teaching strategies and basic concepts of fitness activities.
Prerequisites: PED2600 recommended.
Physical education and education majors only.
Offered Fall
PED2150 Teaching Team Sports
(2 semester hours)
This course addresses methodologies for teaching a variety of team sports. Students
will lead peer teaching experiences requiring the generation of lesson plans
and a unit block plan for a specific sport.
Prerequisites: Physical education and education majors only. Sophomore standing.
Offered Fall
PED/REC2160 Teaching Non-Traditional
Games (2 semester hours)
This course addresses methodologies for teaching a variety of non-traditional
games, including team challenges, problem solving activities, and cooperative
games. Concepts will include a challenge by choice philosophy, setting goals
and objectives, planning for the physical and emotional safety of the participants,
sequencing of activities, and processing the experience. Students will lead
peer-facilitated experiences and will be required to generate a resource notebook.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.
Offered Fall
PED2250 Introduction to Fitness &
Health Promotion (2 semester hours)
Designed to give students an introduction to the field of fitness and health
promotion through practical experience. Students will invest 75 hours in an
approved commercial fitness program, working in an assisting capacity with a
variety of program components. There is a one-hour seminar weekly.
Prerequisites: PED1200 except for Option
II majors. Consent of instructor and sophomore standing. Must apply two terms
in advance through the Physical Education program.
PED2300 Coaching Principles and Techniques
(2 semester hours)
Fundamentals of coaching techniques including coach-player, coach-institution
and coach-community relationships. Students study the American Sport Education
Program (ASEP) materials to be eligible to sit for the ASEP "Coaching Principles"
and "Sport First Aid" certification exam. This ASEP coaching certification is
required to be able to coach in Illinois.
No prerequisites, lab fees
PED2330 Officiating Team Sports
(2 semester hours)
Responsibilities and techniques of the official in high school sports. Sports
covered will depend upon the term it is offered, i.e., fall-football, volleyball
soccer; spring-basketball, baseball and softball. Directed toward the achievement
of an Illinois High School Association certification.
No prerequisites
PED2340 Sports Statistics
(1 semester hour)
Preparation for recognizing, identifying, and accurately reporting sport statistics
during a live game, for the major sports of baseball, basketball, football,
soccer, softball and volleyball. Familiarization with paperwork associated with
NCAA score reporting forms and newspaper box scores.
No prerequisites
PED2350 Methods and Strategies of
Coaching Baseball/Football (2 semester hours)
Minimum of 12 hours in the field required during the term.
No prerequisites
PED2360 Methods and Strategies of
Coaching Basketball/Volleyball (2 semester hours)
Minimum of 12 hours in the field required during the term.
No prerequisites
PED2370 Methods and Strategies of
Coaching Soccer/Softball (2 semester hours)
Minimum of 12 hours in the field required during the term.
No prerequisites
PED2380 Methods and Strategies of
Coaching Golf/Tennis (2 semester hours)
Minimum of 12 hours in the field required during the term.
No prerequisites
PED2500 Prevention & Care of Acute
Athletic Injuries & Illnesses (3 semester hours)
Introductory course in athletic training designed to give students a basic foundation
in the prevention and care of acute athletic injuries and illnesses. Injury
prevention, identification of acute injuries/illnesses, and advanced first aid
techniques will be emphasized.
No prerequisites
PED2550 Advanced Strength Training
& Conditioning: Certification Preparat (on)
3 semester hours
Scientific foundations of strength training and conditioning. Prepares students
for the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Strength
and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam. The CSCS credential identifies those
individuals who have knowledge in scientific foundations of strength and conditioning
as well as the skills to apply that knowledge in a practical format.
Prerequisites: BIO1060, junior standing,
PED3200 strongly recommended.
PED2600 Motor Development
(3 semester hours)
Addresses growth and maturation factors that influence the development and acquisition
of motor skills. Includes developmental changes in motor performance from infancy
through adulthood.
No prerequisites
PED2750 Athletic Training Practicum
II (2 semester hours)
Under the direct supervision of an NATABOC certified athletic trainer/clinical
instructor, students will observe and participate in the application of athletic
training clinical skills and proficiencies previously learned in PED2080
and PED 2500. Students will be evaluated
on health care administration, taping, wrapping, and bracing, equipment intensive,
risk management and injury prevention, and acute care skills and clinical proficiencies.
1 hour didactic, 175 hours of clinical experience, and 10 hours of general medical
observations are required.
Prerequisites: PED1760
Offered Fall
PED2760 Athletic Training Practicum
III (2 semester hours)
Under the direct supervision of an NATABOC certified athletic trainer/clinical
instructor, students will observe and participate in the application of athletic
training clinical skills and proficiencies previously learned in PED2500
and PED 3500. Students will be evaluated
on health care administration, risk management and injury prevention, taping,
wrapping, and bracing, acute care skills and general medical conditions and
disabilities proficiencies. 1 hour didactic, 175 hours of clinical experience,
and 10 hours of general medical observations are required.
Prerequisites: PED2750
Offered Spring
PED2860 Intercollegiate
Participation Courses (1 semester hour)
The following participation credits are available only to intercollegiate team
members. Students must register prior to the term and are awarded credit at
the end of the sports academic term upon recommendation of the head coach. All
varsity and junior varsity award winners completing the sports season in good
standing are automatically granted credit. Registration and tuition are required
for intercollegiate participation credit. Participants should be aware that
participation credit is included in course load calculations during the term.
All participation credit is transcripted, but only a maximum of 3 semester hours
of participation credit may be counted toward graduation.
PED2860 Participation: Intercollegiate
Baseball (M))
PED2860 Participation: Intercollegiate
Basketball (M))
PED2860 Participation: Intercollegiate
Basketball (W))
PED2860 Participation: Intercollegiate
Cross-Country (M))
PED2860 Participation: Intercollegiate
Cross-Country (W))
PED2860 Participation: Intercollegiate
Football (M))
PED2860 Participation: Intercollegiate
Golf (M))
PED2860 Participation: Intercollegiate
Golf (W))
PED2860 Participation: Intercollegiate
Soccer (M))
PED2860 Participation: Intercollegiate
Soccer (W))
PED2860 Participation: Intercollegiate
Softball (W))
PED2860 Participation: Spirit Squad
(M (W))
PED2860 Participation: Intercollegiate
Tennis (M))
PED2860 Participation: Intercollegiate
Tennis (W))
PED2860 Participation: Intercollegiate
Track (M))
PED2860 Participation: Intercollegiate
Track (W))
PED2860 Participation: Intercollegiate
Volleyball (W))
PED2941 Coaching Field Experience
(2 semester hours)
Designed to give students an introduction to the field of coaching through practical
experience. Students will invest 75 hours in an approved site, working in an
assisting capacity with a variety of coaching experiences.
Prerequisites: PED2300. Consent of
instructor and sophomore standing. Must apply two terms in advance through the
Physical Education program.
PED2942 Sport Management Field Experience
(2 semester hours)
Designed to give students an introduction to the field of sport management through
practical experience. Students will invest 75 hours in an approved site, working
in an assisting capacity with a variety of management experiences within a sport
setting.
Prerequisite: PED3040. Consent of instructor
and sophomore standing. Must apply two terms in advance through the Physical
Education program.
PED3000 Teaching Physical Education
in the Elementary School (4 semester hours)
The developmental approach advocated in this course analyzes knowledge of children's
growth and motor development in a comprehensive manner that recognizes the essential
concept of the individuality of the learner - in terms of motor, cognitive,
and affective development. This course addresses essential information for successful
teaching in regards to the learner, the program, and the teacher at the elementary
level. Students will engage in a 75-hour, supervised methods experience in an
assigned school and participate in a weekly seminar.
Prerequisites: EDU2200,EDU2260
and acceptance into the College of Education.
Offered Fall
PED3040/REC3040 Sports Management
(3 semester hours)
Cross-listed with REC3040. For description
see REC3040.
PED3050 Teaching Physical Education
in the Secondary School (4 semester hours)
This course will explore our choices for change in the delivery of physical
education programs that will help improve quality of life for all students.
Opportunities will be provided to investigate exciting and purposeful ideas
that encourage teachers and students to stretch not only their bodies and minds,
but their imagination as well. This course will expand our thinking about traditional
curriculum by offering tools to plan activities relevant to the multicultural
and coeducational settings in which we teach. Students in this course will engage
in a 75-hour, supervised methods experience in an assigned school and participate
in weekly seminars.
Prerequisites: EDU2200,EDU2260
and acceptance into the College of Education.
Offered Spring
PED3150 Assessment in Physical Education
(3 semester hours)
Understanding the theory, tools and techniques of assessment and its application
are crucial for effective teaching and accountability. Students will become
familiar with current assessment techniques inphysical education and learn how
to select and administer the most appropriate tool for the task. Students will
experience heart rate monitors, pedometers, and software programs.
Prerequisite: PED2600 recommended.
Junior standing.
Offered Fall
PED3200 Kinesiology
(3 semester hours)
Structural analysis of physical education and athletic activities through the
study of movement, muscle actions, and biomechanics.
Prerequisites: BIO1060 or an equivalent
human anatomy course required for Physical Education K-12 majors in Option I,
teaching.
PED3220 Physiology of Exercise
(3 semester hours)
Study of the effect of physical activity on the organic systems of the body
and the significance of these effects for health and human performance.
Prerequisites: BIO1060 or an equivalent
human anatomy course strongly recommended.
PED3250 Exercise Principles and Assessment
(4 semester hours)
Designed to offer students practical field experience in fitness and health
promotion. Students will invest 150 hours over a 15-week period in an approved
public or corporate fitness program. An in-depth course addressing application
of exercise principles, assessment tools and technology. A three-hour weekly
seminar accompanies this field experience.
Prerequisites: PED22500. Consent of
instructor and junior standing.
Offered Spring
PED3300 Fitness Instructor Preparation
(3 semester hours)
Development of fitness instructor skills for designing exercise programs for
normal and controlled disease populations. Students are encouraged to sit for
the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification exam, Health Fitness
Instructor.
Prerequisite: PED1200.
PED3500 Medical Aspects of Athletic
Training (3 semester hours)
This course emphasizes identification and management of athletic injuries and
illnesses commonly observed in athletics. Anatomical relationships, mechanism
of injury, injury management, and current research will be introduced. Physician
referral, the role of the athletic trainer, and medical terminology are discussed.
Prerequisite: PED2500.
PED3510 Assessment of Lower Extremity/Viscera
(4 semester hours)
This course emphasizes the theory and practical applications of orthopedic assessment.
Standard assessment techniques will be learned and applied to injuries and illnesses
of the lower extremity and viscera. Guidelines for appropriate physician referral,
documentation and standard treatment protocols will be discussed.
Prerequisites: PED3500, BIO2670.
PED3510Z Assessment of Lower Extremity/Viscera
- L (b )
Clinical proficiencies addressing the study of the lower extremity and viscera
will be mastered. Orthopedic evaluation, standard documentation and critical
thinking skills will be emphasized. Concurrent with PED3510.
PED3530 Assessment of Upper Extremity/Axial
Skeleton (4 semester hours)
This course emphasizes the theory and practical applications of orthopedic assessment.
Standard assessment techniques will be learned and applied to injuries and illnesses
of the upper extremity and axial skeleton. Guidelines for physician referral,
proper documentation and standard treatment protocols will be discussed.
Prerequisites: PED3500, BIO2670.
PED3530Z Assessment of Upper Extremity/Axial
Skeleton - L (b )
Clinical proficiencies addressing the study of the lower extremity and viscera
will be mastered. Orthopedic evaluation, standard documentation and critical
thinking skills will be emphasized. Concurrent with PED3530.
PED3550 Therapeutic Exercise
(4 semester hours)
A study of clinical sports therapy techniques used in the physical reconditioning
of athletic related injuries. The student will gain an understanding of standard
assessment procedures, scientific principles and procedures of therapeutic exercise,
indications and contra-indications of the use of therapeutic exercises, standard
documentation and decision making skills.
Prerequisites: PED3510, PED3530,
CHM1200.
PED3550Z Therapeutic Exercise - L
(b )
Clinical proficiencies associated with the physical reconditioning of injuries
to the musculo-skeletal system will be mastered. Standard assessment procedures,
practical applications and decision-making skills will be emphasized. Concurrent
with PED3550.
PED3600 Therapeutic Modalities
(4 semester hours)
A study of current theories and applications in the use of therapeutic modalities
in the athletic training clinical setting. The student will gain an understanding
of the underlying physics, physiological effects, indications, and contraindications
of the use of physical agents. Emphasis will be placed on the proper procedures
for application of thermal, electrotherapeutic and hydrotherapeutic modalities.
Prerequisites: PED3510, PED3530,
CHM1200.
PED3600Z Therapeutic Modalities -
L (b )
Clinical proficiencies associated with the scientific foundations and proper
use of therapeutic modalities in the clinic will be mastered. Practical application
procedures and standard therapeutic modality protocol will be emphasized.
Concurrent with PED3600.
PED3750 Athletic Training Practicum
IV (2 semester hours)
Under the direct supervision of an NATABOC certified athletic trainer, students
will observe and participate in the application of athletic training clinical
skills and proficiencies previously learned in PED2500,
PED3500, PED3510,
and BIO3080. Students will be evaluated
on acute care and injury prevention, lower extremity assessment, nutritional
skills, and equipment intensive skills and clinical proficiencies. 1 hour didactic,
175 hours of clinical experience, and 10 hours of general medical observations
are required.
Prerequisite: PED2760.
PED3760 Athletic Training Practicum
V (2 semester hours)
Under the direct supervision of an NATABOC certified athletic trainer/clinical
instructor, students will observe and participate in the application of athletic
training clinical skills and proficiencies previously learned in PED3500,
PED 3530, PED3600,
and BIO3080. Students will be evaluated
on general medical conditions and disabilities, upper extremity assessment,
nutrition, and therapeutic modality skills and proficiencies. 1 hour didactic,
175 hours of clinical experience, and 10 hours of general medical observations
are required.
Prerequisite: PED3750.
PED4100 Administration of Physical
Education (3 semester hours)
Students in this course will explore the organizational and administrative functions
and responsibilities necessary to lead a comprehensive physical education, athletic
training, or fitness program in the 21st century. Curricular and program designs
in physical education, current professional practices, problems, and trends
will be indentified and assimilated by the student through a variety of assignments
relevant to each student's emphasis in physical education.
Prerequisite: PED2600 for Option I
majors only and senior standing.
PED4150 Administration of Athletic
Training (2 semester hours)
A study of the standards, policies and practices in the organization, supervision
and administration of athletic training programs. Emphasis will be placed upon
planning, developing, organizing and directing an athletic training program
in a variety of settings. Health care administration, professional development,
ethics, and legal concepts will be investigated. 100 hours of clinical experience
is required.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Athletic Training major and junior standing.
PED4250 Fitness and Health Promotion
Internship (2 semester hours)
Designed to offer students practical internship experience in fitness and health
promotion. Students will complete 600 hours over a 15-week period in an approved
health/wellness program (hospital, clinic, rehabilitation facility) as a contributing
member of the agency staff. Includes a one-hour weekly seminar.
Prerequisites: PED2250, PED3250.
Consent of instructor and senior standing. Must apply two terms in advanced
through the Physical Education program.
PED4750 Athletic Training Practicum
VI (2 semester hours)
Under the direct supervision of an NATABOC certified athletic trainer/clinical
instructor, students will observe and participate in the application of athletic
training clinical skills and proficiencies previously learned in PED
2500, PED3600, PED3550,
and PED2550. Students will be evaluated
on equipment intensive, therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise, and strength
and conditioning skills and proficiencies. 1 hour didactic, 175 hours of clinical
experience, and 10 hours of general medical observations are required.
Offered Spring
PED4760 Student Teaching Seminar
for PED K-12 (3 semester hours)
This seminar meets in conjunction with student teaching and is required for
all physical education majors.
Prerequisites: Admission to the College of Education, a 2.75 or better GPA,
officially reported passing score on the Illinois Content Area Test, all Education
course work completed.
Co-Requisite: EDU4750
Offered Fall and Spring
PED4990 Athletic Training Senior
Seminar (3 semester hours)
Capstone course emphasizing a student oriented research project culminating
in presentation to the athletic training student body. In addition students
will continue to participate in a clinical rotation in a pre-selected, off-campus
facility under the direct supervision of an NATABOC certified athletic trainer/clinical
instructor. Students will continue to develop and master clinical proficiencies
required for certification by the NATABOC. These skills include administration,
therapeutic exercise, pharmacology, upper and lower extremity assessment, and
strength and conditioning skills and proficiencies. Students will complete 175
hours of clinical experience as a contributing member of the agency staff.
Prerequisite: PED4750
Offered Spring
Posted
31 December 2003
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