186 187 selection of methods and procedures for evaluation of physical fitness indicants; 3) prescription and implementation of individualized physical fitness programs. (MEduc) PE 6400. Advanced Exercise Physiology (3) As Needed 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. (MEduc) PE 6420. Curriculum in Physical Education (3) As Needed 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. (MEduc) PE 6520. Improving Physical Education (3 ) As Needed 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. (MEduc) PE 6540. Physiological Aspects of Human Performance (2) F, S 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. (MEduc) PE 6830. Motor Learning (3) As Needed 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. MASTER LEVEL RECREATION COURSES (MEduc) Rec 6930. Outdoor Education Workshop (2) Su A broad inter-disciplinary approach to the methodology of outdoor education teaching techniques. DEPARTMENT Child and Family Studies Chair: Dr. James A. Bird Location: Education Bldg., Room 204 Telephone Contact: Penny Pack 801-626-7151 Professors: James Bird, S. Craig Campbell, Rosalind Charlesworth, Chloe D. Merrill; Associate Professors: Randy S. Chatelain, Robert E. Higginson; Assistant Professor: Tom Day; Instructors: Joyce Buck, Carole J. Haun I he Department of Child and Family Studies offers a broad personal and professional education by providing majors in the following areas: Early Childhood (Bachelor's and Associate of Applied Science), Early Childhood Education, and Family Studies. Minors in Child Development and Family Studies are also offered. Learning is enhanced by the Melba S. Lehner Children's School where preschool laboratory experience is provided for practical application. 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. Early Childhood Major Students preparing to work in childhood programs or agencies serving young children that do not require a teaching certificate graduate with a major in Early Childhood. Students who wish to obtain certification to teach in kindergarten through 3rd grade graduate with a major in Early Childhood Education. (See Early Childhood Education description.) » Program Prerequisite: Students must have completed at least 30 credit hours of General Education and relevant prerequisite courses and have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above. » Minor: Optional (cannot be within the Department of Child and Family Studies). In lieu of a minor, a concentration of 15 credit hours outside the Department of Child and Family Studies may be substituted as approved by the department. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "B-" or better in each course is required for this major in addition to a cumulative GPA of 2.50 for all courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 122 credit hours is required for graduation - 41 of these are required within the major. A minimum of 40 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 and above) - 24-26 of these are required within the major. Advisement Students must follow the Department of Child and Family Studies Advisement procedures. Contact the student advisor located in the Education Building, Room 241 (801-626-6411). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 18). Sign a Program of Study Contract with the Department of Child and Family Studies. Contact the Student Advisor, 801-626-6411. Before enrolling in ChFam 2610 or 2620, students must be fingerprinted and have a background check. If the background check reveals misconduct you will not be allowed to enroll in these courses or any others which include field experiences, practica, or student teaching. This is in compliance with Utah State law. Allow for an eight week response time from the state. General Education Refer to pages 35-40 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. ChFam SS1500 (3) will satisfy a general education requirements and is prerequisite to most major courses. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Core Courses Required (40 credit hours) ChFam 2400 Family Relations (3) ChFam 2500 Development of the Child: Birth Through Eight (3) ChFam 2570 The Child from Six to Twelve (3) ChFam 2600 Intro to Early Childhood Educ (3) ChFam 2610 Guidance Based on Development Theory (3) ChFam 2620 Planning Creative Experiences for Young Children (3) ChFam 3500 Young Children at Risk (3) ChFam 3640 Working with Parents (3) ChFam 4500 Study of Child St Adolescent Development (3) ChFam 4710* Advanced Guidance and Planning (3) ChFam 4720* Student Teaching-Children's School (6) ChFam 4890 Cooperative Work Experience (3) ChFam 4990A Seminar in Child Development (1) * Taken concurrently In addition, students must complete an advisor-approved concentration of 15 hours or advisor-approved minor. Early Childhood Education Major The Departments of Child and Family Studies and Teacher Education offer a major in Early Childhood Education with certification for teaching in programs which serve children from age three through eight years of age (Pre-K through 3rd grade). Students preparing to teach in a public school's early childhood program graduate with a major in Early Childhood Education. » Program Prerequisite: Students must have completed at least 30 credit hours of general education and relevant prerequisite courses and have either a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above or a minimum GPA of 3.25 on the last 30 semester hours taken. Students must also meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: A GPA of 3.00 or higher in courses required for this major in addition to a cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for a bachelors degree - 87 of these are required within the major. A minimum of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Advisement Students must follow the Department of Child and Family Studies Advisement procedures. Contact the student advisor located in the Education Building, Room 241 (801-626-6411). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 18). Early Childhood Education majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). As part of the Teacher Education admission requirements and/or before enrolling in ChFam 2610 or 2620, students must be fingerprinted and have a background check. If the background check reveals misconduct you will not be allowed to enroll in these courses or any others which include field experiences, practica, or student teaching. This is in compliance with Utah State law. Allow an eight week response time from the state. General Education See pages 35-40 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. ChFam SSI500 is prerequisite to most Child and Family courses. Comm HU1020 may be taken to fulfill both a support course and a general education requirement. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Core Courses Required (27 credit hours) ChFam 2500 Development of the Child: Birth Through Eight (3) ChFam 2600 Intro to Early Childhood Educ (3) ChFam 2610 Guidance Based on Developmental Theory (3) ChFam 2620 Planning Creative Experiences for Young Children (3) ChFam 3500 Young Children at Risk (3) or Educ 3260 The Exceptional Student (3) ChFam 3640 Working with Parents (3) ChFam 4710* Advanced Guidance St Planning (3) ChFam 4720* Student Teaching-Children's School (6) * Taken concurrently Support Courses Required (19 credit hours) Comm HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking this course may be taken as general education or Comm 3070 Performance Studies (3) or equivalent MathEd 2010 Mathematics for Elem Teachers (3) MathEd 2020 Mathematics for Elem Teachers (3) Educ 2000 Social Studies Concepts for Elementary Teachers (3) Engl 3305 Children's Literature (3) PE 3630 Physical Education K-6 (2) Health 4300 Health Education in the Elementary School (2) Support Course Elective (2-4 credit hours) Select one course from the following Music 3824 Music for the Elementary Teachers (4) Educ 3430 Creative Processes in Elementary School (3) Theater 4603 Creative Drama (3) Dance 3640 Creative Movement in Elementary School (2) Art CA1030* Studio Art for the Non-Art Major (3) * may be taken as general education Professional Education Courses Required (38 credit hours) Educ 3390 Literacy in the Primary Grades (2) • Level 1 (Core) Educ 3000 Educ 3100 Educ 3120 Interpersonal Skills for Teachers (1) Instmctional Planning, Technology St Assessment (3) Foundations of Education (1) • Level 2 (Learners and Literacy) Educ DV3200 Foundations in Multicultural/ Bilingual Education (2) Educ 3240 Foundations St Methods of Elementary Reading St Language Arts (5) ChFam 3500 Young Children at Risk or Educ 3260 The Exceptional Student (3) • Level 3 (Interdisciplinary Methods) Educ 4300 Elementary Math Methods (3) Educ 4330 Elementary Science Methods (3) Educ 4340 Elementary Art/Music Methods (3) Educ 4350 Elementary Social Studies Methods (3) • Level 4 (Synthesis) Educ 4840 Student Teaching in Elementary Education (8) ChFam 4980 Early Childhood Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) Admission to Teacher Education is required prior to enrollment in professional Education classes. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART ■■'. '• ;■.■>. MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T ■■;■.'■ MEDUC CHFAM-*"* ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC sions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social t Behavioral Sciences CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University Weber State University