190 191 (MEduc) PE 6300. Advanced Biomechanics (3) As Needed 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. (MEduc) PE 6370. Exercise Management for Special Populations (2) As Needed Exercise management for populations with special conditions. Overview of each condition's unique physiology, effects of the condition on the exercise response, effects of exercise training on the condition, and recommendations for exercise testing and programming are presented in a selected topics format. Prerequisites: PE 2300 and PE 3510. (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 - REC (MEduc) Rec 6930. Outdoor Education Workshop (2) 5m 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 Laboratory The Melba S. Lehner Children's School serves as an early childhood laboratory to give students practical experience in early childhood environments. Students must complete Child and Family Studies 2610, 2620, and 3640 at a B level and apply to the Director of the Melba S. Lehner Children's School two semesters prior to student teaching. Other practical experience can be arranged with an advisor. 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 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 43 of these are required within the major. A minimum of 40 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 and above) - 22 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 (see page 19). 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 37-42 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. ChFam SS1500 (3) will satisfy a general education requirement and is prerequisite to most major courses. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Pre Core Course Required (3 credit hours) ChFam SSI500 Human Development (This course will satisfy a general education requirement.) Core Courses Required (40 credit hours) Family Relations (3) Development of the Child: Birth Through Eight (3) The Child from Six to Twelve (3) Intro to Early Childhood Educ (3) Guidance Based on Development Theory (3) Planning Creative Experiences for Young Children (3) Young Children at Risk (3) Working with Parents (3) Study of Child & Adolescent Development (3) Advanced Guidance and Planning (3) Student Teaching-Children's School (6) Cooperative Work Experience (3) Seminar in Child Development (1) ChFam 2400 ChFam 2500 ChFam 2570 ChFam 2600 ChFam 2610 ChFam 2620 ChFam 3500 ChFam 3640 ChFam 4500 ChFam 4710* ChFam 4720* ChFam 4890 ChFam 4990A * Taken concurrently In addition, students must complete an advisor-approved concentration of 15 hours or advisor-approved minor. Early Childhood Education Major BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.A.) 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 (see page 19). 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 37-42 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. ChFam SSI500 will satisfy a general education requirement and 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 Pre Core Course Required (3 credit hours) ChFam SSI500 Human Development (This course will satisfy a general education requirement.) Core Courses Required (27 credit hours) Development of the Child: Birth Through Eight (3) Intro to Early Childhood Educ (3) Guidance Based on Developmental Theory (3) Planning Creative Experiences for Young Children (3) Young Children at Risk (3) The Exceptional Student (3) Working with Parents (3) Advanced Guidance & Planning (3) Student Teaching-Children's School (6) ChFam 2500 ChFam 2600 ChFam 2610 ChFam 2620 ChFam 3500 or Educ 3260 ChFam 3640 ChFam 4710* ChFam 4720* * Taken concurrently Support Courses Required (19 credit hours) Comm HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking (This course will satisfy a general education requirement.) or Comm 3070 Performance Studies (3) or equivalent MathEd 2310 Mathematics for Elem Teachers (3) MathEd 2320 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) PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE ties COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART on MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM- ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC neafrn Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Weber State University 2001-2002 CATALOG Weber State University 2001-2002 Catalog