Master of Education Child and Family Studies General Information PE 610 Current Trends in Health and Physical Education (3) A study of health and physical education perspectives with an emphasis on the changes, trends, and future prospects that will affect the profession and the needs of those they serve. PE 630 Advanced Biomechanics (3) Designed to expose the graduate student to appropriate research in sports biomechanics and to be involved in the analysis of movement based on selected mechanical principles such as balance, buoyancy, leverage, force, angles of rebound, projection and motion. PE 636 Physiological Aspects of Human Performance in Athletics (3) A Designed to provide coaches and teachers of sports activities with the latest knowledge and trends in conditioning practices for improving sport performance. General preparation of fitness for participation in sports and specificity of training for sports both in-season and off-season programs will be covered. A broad range of ideas will be generated to help coaches construct training and conditioning programs that will be more successful and lead to greater individual and team performance. PE 637 Physical Fitness Evaluation and Individualized Exercise Prescription (3) S Designed to prepare the student to evaluate the physical fitness of individuals and prescribe exercise and conditioning programs. Three major areas of study will be emphasized: 1) Delineation of the concept of physical fitness and discussion of the ramifications and benefits associated with physical fitness activities; 2) discussion and selection of methods and procedures for evaluation of physical fitness indicants; 3) Prescription and implementation of individualized physical fitness programs. PE 640 Advanced Exercise Physiology (3) Understanding the physiological changes associated with exercise and training and the reasons for change are the paramount directives of this course. Concurrent with the lecture component is the practicum laboratory experience of equipment operation and individual assessment of physiological parameters. PE 642 Curriculum in Physical Education (3) Designed to provide an understanding of the role and importance of physical education in today's society, steps involved in curriculum planning, trends and issues in curriculum and to orient the student to various ideas in curriculum design. PE 652 Improving Physical Education (3) Designed for elementary classroom teachers to provide an opportunity for the teacher to further develop teaching skills, personal performance skills, knowledge and competencies. A major goal of this course will be to help the classroom teacher gain additional confidence in teaching physical education activities. PE 653 Nutrition for Fitness and Sport (3) W The nutritional support necessary to achieve optimum athletic performance will be discussed in the context of diet and metabolism. In addition, the use of ergogenic aids will be addressed with reference to athletic performance. Prerequisite: Nutrition PD 105. PE 655 Psychosocial Aspects of Human Performance in Athletics (3) W Designed to provide necessary skills and understanding to adequately deal with psychological and social aspects of athletic coaching. The student will be expected to attend classes and participate in the lecture-discussion sessions, write a selected research paper, and through research reading, develop an oral report on a specified problem relating to the psychosocial dimensions of athletics. PE 683 Motor Learning (3) An in-depth study of the psychomotor domain of development. Special emphasis is given to skilled performance, learning theory, motor abilities, individual differences, developmental considerations, instructional and training procedures. Secondary school and athletic populations are considered regarding these topics. Health Education (HEALTH) 625. Contemporary Health Issues of Adolescents (3) A,W,S Provides professionals who work with adolescents an overview of both the school health program and health issues prevalent among teens. 630. Health Education in the Elementary School (3) A,W,S Provides elementary school teachers the resources and skills needed to teach the Utah Healthy Lifestyles curriculum. Nutrition Education (NUTRI) 655. Nutrition for Fitness and Sport (3) W The nutritional support necessary to achieve optimum athletic performance will be discussed in the context of diet and metabolism, the use of ergogenic aids will be addressed with reference to athletic performance. Prerequisite: Nutrition PD 105; ZoolLS201. English (ENGL) 611. Writing for Teachers (3) The theory and practice of writing for teachers in the M.Ed. English program. Course content may vary with each offering. Course may be repeated for credit. Instructor's approval required for non-M.Ed, students. 621. Literature for Teachers (3) The structure and interpretation of literature for teachers in the M.Ed. English program. Course content may vary with each offering. Course may be repeated for credit. Instructor's approval required for non-M.Ed, students. 631. Language and Linguistics for Teachers (3) The theory and practice of language and linguistics for teachers in1 the M.Ed. English program. Course content may vary with each offering. Course may be repeated for credit. Instructor's approval required for non-M.Ed, students. History (HIST) 605. Foundations of American Civilization (3) Colonial foundations to the American Revolution, with emphasis on English influence. 607. The Age of The American Revolution (3) Causes of the American Revolution, the Military Diplomatic and social aspects of the revolution, the formation of the American Union under the Articles or Confederation and the Constitution. 613. Slavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction (5) Slavery and the causes of the Civil War with attention to the political, economic, social, and military aspects of that conflict, including the period of reconstruction to 1877. 628. History of Utah (3) Growth and development of the State of Utah in relation to her western environment. 673. History of Middle East (5) The Middle East from early beginnings to the present with emphasis upon the 19th and 20th centuries. 674. History of Africa (5) Africa from earliest times to the present. 683. Directed Readings (1-2) Independent readings under the supervision of a department member on special topics in History. For each hour of credit approximately 1000 pages of material will be read. A written assignment on this material will also be completed. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. 688. Reading Seminar in European History (3) The course would focus on a specific subject in European History, such as the Renaissance, the Reformation, the French Revolution, Nazi Germany, or the Decline of the Soviet Union. It is assumed that these topics would generally be non-repetitive or repeated only infrequently based on the demand for the course and the instructor assigned to it. Students would be assigned readings on various aspects of the topic and respond through discussion in a seminar setting and written work. 689. Reading Seminar in World History (3) The course would focus on a specific subject in World History, such as the European Imperialism in the 16th and 19th Centuries or Islam and Christianity as Medieval Cultural Forces. It is assumed that these topics would generally be non-repetitive or repeated only infrequently based on the demand for the course and the instructor assigned to it. Students would be assigned readings on various aspects of the topic and respond through discussion in a seminar setting and written work. 690. Reading Seminar in American History (3) The course would focus on a specific subject in American History such as the Making of the Constitution; the Great Basin Kingdom; the Depression; or the Origins of the Civil War. It is assumed that these topics would generally be non-repetitive or repeated only infrequently based on the demand for the course and the instructor assigned to it. Students would be assigned readings on various aspects of the topic and respond through discussion in a seminar setting and written work. DEPARTMENT OF CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES Chair: fames A. Bird Location: Education Bldg., Room 204 Telephone Contact: Penny Pack 626-7151 Professor: fames Bird, S. Craig Campbell, Rosalind Charlesworth, Chloe D. Merrill, Brenda S. Scofield; Associate Professors: Randy S. Chatelain, Robert E. Higginson; Assistant Professors: Tom Day, Instructor: Carole f. Haun Description The Department of Child and Family Studies offers a broad personal and professional education for men and women by providing majors in the following areas: Early Childhood, Early Childhood Education, and Family Studies. Learning is enhanced by the Melba S. Lehner Children's School where laboratory experience is provided for realistic learning. Practical experience is built into all areas of study. Honors credit is available for students who desire greater depth. Preparation for graduate study can be pursued in any area represented in the department. PROGRAM: EARLY CHILDHOOD MAJOR-BACHELOR DEGREE Students preparing to work in preschool programs or agencies serving young children which don't require a teaching certificate graduate with a major in Early Childhood. Students preparing to teach in kindergarten through 3rd grade graduate with a major in Early Childhood Education. (See Early Childhood Education description.) General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • A minor is not required. • Early Childhood majors must have a B- or better in major courses. • An overall GPA of 2.5 is required. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: • Courses required (53 credit hours): ChFam SSI50 (5), 240 (4), 250 (4), 257 (3), 260 (3), 262 (3), 350 (3), 360 (3), 362 (4), 364 (3), 450 (3), 471 (3), 472 (6), 489 (5), 499A (1). Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 162 163 Continuing Education