Course Descriptions 523 PEP 2300 - Health/Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription (3) F, Sp Skills and competencies for prospective health fitness instructors, personal fitness trainers, and nutrition educators to deliver preventive exercise programs. Prerequisite: HLTH 1030 and NUTR 1020. PEP 2480 - Fitness for Life Concepts (l) F, Sp Prescribe individualized programs for weight control, cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibility. PEP 2500 - Skills, Drills, and Strategies for Coaches (3) F, Sp This course is designed to provide information on skill development, practice and game planning, season schedules, creating drills and practice sessions, motivating players and coaching tips. PEP 2600 - Growth and Motor Development (3) F, Sp Description of the structural and functional principles of human growth and development. Introduction of motor learning principles with emphasis on their application to pedagogy. Prerequisite: PEP 2000 or concurrent enrollment in PEP 2000. PEP 2800 - Individual Projects (1-4) F, Sp A comprehensive study of a significant problem in the field of physical education. Hours to be arranged. PEP 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) F, Sp Open to all students in Human Performance Management and Physical Education who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. PEP 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) As Needed Consult the semester class schedule for current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. PEP 3240 - Skill Development and Methods of Teaching Field Sports (3) Su, F The purpose of this course is to provide prospective physical education teachers experiences that will lead to skill acquisition, the ability to analyze, diagnose and correct errors in skill performance, the development of skills, drills, and game progressions, and the pedagogical skills needed to teach a variety of field sports (e.g., flag football, soccer, and softball). Prerequisite: PEP 2000 and PEP 2600 or concurrent enrollment in either PEP 2000 or PEP 2600. PEP 3242 - Skill Development and Methods of Teaching Court Sports (3) Sp The purpose of this course is to provide prospective physical education teachers experiences that will lead to skill acquisition the ability to analyze, diagnose and correct errors in skill performance, the development of skills, drills, and game progressions, and the pedagogical skills needed to teach a variety of court sports (e.g., basketball and volleyball). Prerequisite: PEP 2000 and PEP 2600 or concurrent enrollment in either PEP 2000 or PEP 2600. PEP 3260 - Teaching Lifelong Leisure Activities (2) F Designed to give students a broad variety of noncompetitive/ nonconventional activities and sports that are beneficial as lifetime sports. Prerequisite: PEP 2000, PEP 2600 or concurrent enrollment in PEP 2000 or PEP 2600. PEP 3262 - Skill Development and Methods of Teaching Individual Sports (3) Sp The purpose of this course is to provide prospective physical education teachers experiences that will lead to skill acquisition, the ability to analyze, diagnose and correct errors in skill performance, the development of skills, drills, and game progressions, and the pedagogical skills needed to teach a variety of individual sports (e.g., golf, swimming, and track and field). Prerequisite: PEP 2000 and PEP 2600 or concurrent enrollment in either PEP 2000 or PEP 2600. PEP 3264 - Skill Development and Methods of Teaching Racket Sports (3) F The purpose of this course is to provide prospective physical education teachers experiences that will lead to skill acquisition, the ability to analyze, diagnose and correct errors in skill performance, the development of skills, drills, and game progressions, and the pedagogical skills needed to teach a variety of racket sports (e.g., badminton, racketball, and tennis/pick- leball). Prerequisite: PEP 2000 and PEP 2600 or concurrent enrollment in either PEP 2000 or PEP 2600. PEP 3270 - Teaching Aerobic Conditioning (2) F, Sp Examine, evaluate and practice aerobic conditioning theories and current practices for the purpose of preparing entry level professionals to select, incorporate, and facilitate appropriate aerobic activities, as well as, design and evaluate the effectiveness of aerobic conditioning programs. Two lecture/labs per week. Prerequisite: PEP 2000, PEP 2600 or concurrent enrollment in PEP 2000 or PEP 2600. PEP 3280 - Teaching Neuromuscular Conditioning (2) F, Sp Examine, evaluate and practice neuromuscular conditioning theories and current practices for the purpose of preparing entry level professionals to select, incorporate, and facilitate appropriate conditioning activities, as well as, design and evaluate the effectiveness of neuromuscular conditioning programs. Two lecture/labs per week. Prerequisite: PEP 2000, PEP 2600 or concurrent enrollment in PEP 2000 or PEP 2600. PEP 3290 - Skill Development and Methods of Teaching Fitness for Life (3) F, Sp This course is designed to introduce the fundamental principles of cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and strength development, as well as to assist each individual to design and implement their own personal fitness program based on individual needs, assessments, and personal preferences. Students will explore resources for and methods of teaching the principles of fitness in the secondary school setting. This is a required course for the physical education major and the physical education/coaching minor. Prerequisite: PEP 2000 and PEP 2600 and HLTH 2300 or concurrent enrollment in either PEP 2000 or PEP 2600 and HLTH 2300. PEP 3310 - Techniques for Teaching Aquatics (2) Sp Practice of swimming and related aquatic skills, teaching techniques for all levels of swimming, and the acquisition of materials to use for teaching swimming. Course leads to American Red Cross certification as a Water Safety Instructor. Prerequisite: Skills screening will be required. PEP 3320 - Techniques for Teaching Lifeguard ing (2) As Needed Professional techniques and methods in teaching water safety, educational programs, lifeguard training and reviews, and lifeguard progressions are taught. This course leads to Red Cross certification as a lifeguard instructor. 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