• Health, P.E., Recreation & Dance 354. Physiological Aspects of Human Performance in Athletics (3) A scientific approach of the latest concepts and ideas pertinent to athletic conditioning and coaching. Meets the needs of coaching minors. 355/Educ655. Psychosocial Aspects of Human Performance in Athletics (3) Provide students with the necessary skills and understandings to adequately deal with the psychological and social aspects of athletic coaching. Meets the needs of coaching minors. 360/Educ683. Motor Learning (3) Motor learning concepts and procedures for conducting physical education activities. 362. Physical Education for the Elementary School, Grades K-3 (3) Philosophies are presented, teaching techniques are studied, and a method of teaching the areas of movement exploration and body mechanics, story games and dramatic play, stunts; basic skills, and low organization games for grades K-3 are included. 363. Physical Education for the Elementary School, Grades 4-6 (3) Skills in body mechanics, stunts, fitness, relays, low organization games, and athletic skills and games for grades 4, 5, and 6 are presented. The student will participate in, and practice teach a program of these activities. 364. Rhythmic Activities for the Elementary School (2) Participation and instruction in the fundamental movements, forms, and patterns of creative rhythms, folk dance and singing games for children. 370,371,372. Professional Activities (2) For professional students. Basic skills, techniques, and methods in sports, dance, and exercise activities. Fall: Badminton, Tennis. Winter: Volleyball, Bowling. Spring: Basketball, and Softball. 386. Field Experience (2) Provide opportunities for students to gain practical experience in the field by assisting in the activities of community agencies, schools, and the college. Credit is determined by the quality of the experience and hours of time required. Registration for the course requires prior approval of the instructor and the cooperating agency. It cannot be repeated for credit in the same area of concentration. Prerequisites: Professional Activities and PE 168, PE 360. 437/Educ637. Physical Fitness Evaluation and Individualized Exercise Prescription (3) 453/Educ653. Nutrition for Fitness and Sport (3) 454. Athletic Training, Intermediate (3) Evaluation, recognition, prevention, treatment plus design of rehabilitation programs for sports injuries. Prerequisite: PE353. 455. Athletic Training, Advanced (2) Review of athletic training principles and skills plus inquiry into newest research in sports medicine. Prerequisite: PE 453. 460. Measurement for Evaluation in Physical Education (4) The selection, administration, and interpretation of measurement techniques as they are used to evaluate objectives, programs, and student achievement. 461. Principles of Physical Education (3) A foundational approach to interpretation of the objectives of physical education in general education. Prerequisite: PE 168. 462. Administration of P.E. Intramurals and Athletics (3) A study of administrative problems in physical education, intramurals, and athletics dealing with budget and finance, legal aspects, purchase and care of equipment programs, public relations, and class organization. Prerequisite: PE 168 463. Adaptive Physical Education (3) Study on how to adapt programs to meet the needs of individuals requiring special attention above and beyond the regular physical education program. Prerequisites: PE 350 and 351. 480. Independent Study (2-5) A comprehensive study of a significant problem in the field of physical education. Hours to be arranged. For seniors only. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of PE 289, Cooperative Work Experience. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 499. Senior Seminar (1) Seminar treatment of various topics and problems in Physical Education. For senior only. MASTER OF EDUCATION COURSES PE 601 Leadership in Physical Education (3) Designed to provide graduate students with an understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of leadership in their respective fields of study. The ultimate goal of the course is to encourage daily application of leadership concepts in the personal and professional lives of the students. PE 610 Current Trends in Health and Physical Education (3) This is a new course for which we need a description. USU currently has a course in Current Trends in Health Education, but we want to add to it Current Trends in Physical Education. PE 630 Advanced Biomechanics (3) Designed to expose the grraduate 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) 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. Health, P.E., Recreation & Dance General Information 132 PE 637 Physical Fitness Evaluation and Individualized Exercise Prescription (3) 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 physcial 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) Designed to provide coaches, teachers, fitness center consultants, trainers, diet counselors, sports medicine enthusiasts, physically active people and competitors with the most recent and factual information on sound nutrition. The physiological basis of essential nutrients, fuel efficiency, food preparation and meal selection for competition will be covered, as well as exercise and a total fitness program. PE 655 Psychosocial Aspects of Human Performance in Athletics (3) Designed to provide necessary skills and udnerstanding 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, isntructional and training procedures. Secondary school and athletic populations are considered regarding these topics. RECREATION COURSES-REC m 168. Introduction to Recreation (2) Acquaint the student with the content, nature, extent and significance of recreation. 280. Arts and Crafts in Recreation (3) Construction and basic techniques in a variety of arts and craft processes utilizing inexpensive and throw away materials. 283. Games and Game Leadership (2) Leadership techniques, methods, and practical experience in low organized games. New games concepts emphasized. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in Recreation who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department The course objective for each student will be developed between the student the department and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, student and the department. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. 292. Short Course, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used, it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript 355. Recreation Leadership (3) Prepare the student in the effective planning and leadership of groups in social and recreation games, arts and crafts, music, skits, and dance activities. 360. Backpacking (2) Give students a foundation in the skills and principles of backpack camping leadership. Overnight field trip(s) required. PD361. Outdoor Survival (3) Provide the necessary opportunity for a student to acquire skills needed to survive and to live off the land. One lecture and 3 hour field trip are required each week. 362. Winter Camping (2) Develop camping skills in winter environment and teach the student how to survive under adverse conditions. (Overnight field trips required). 386. Field Experience (2) Provide opportunities for students to gain practical experience in the field by assisting in the activities of community agencies, schools, and the college. Registration for the course requires prior approval of the instructor for the course and the cooperating agency. It cannot be repeated for credit in the same area of concentration. Prerequisite: Rec 168. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 133 Continuing Education