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PED 100: Principles Of Health And Physical Education

3 credits

Overview of the field of physical education. Purposes and principles of physical education are examined; preliminary evaluation of various movement abilities are determined and analyzed. In addition, visitations are made to school environments with student participation invited. (Learning Goals:L)

Learning Goals

ScholarshipThrough assignments and quizzes, students will be able to describe the contents of health, wellness and fitnessThrough quizzes, students will be able to understand the historical perspective of the professions of Health studies, Physical Education, Exercise Science, and SportThrough assignments, quizzes and exams, students will be able to understand the variety of careers in professions of Health Studies, Physical Education, Exercise Science and SportThrough assignments, students will be able to understand how to use index and database systems in the library and other library resources as a part of information literacyReflective practiceThrough the completion of in class assignments, students will be able to reflect how their careers feed into the mission of helping people live a health active lifestyleInclusive Community and Social JusticeThrough assignments, quizzes and exams, students will be able to understand the role of health, physical activity and sport as related to societal issues (youth, gender, diversity, disabilities).Wellness:Through assignments and quizzes, students will be able to understand the need for health and physical education as an important component throughout one’s lifespanThrough quizzes, students will be able to understand the components and coordination of a comprehensive school health and physical activity programs

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

Sections Offered: Fall 2024

Principles Of Health And Physical Education
0852-100-001 R. Amitrano Mon/Wed/Fri 11:00 am - 11:50 am GC - BLH 211 3
0852-100-002 J. Caruso Tue/Thu 10:50 am - 12:05 pm GC - HHE 215 3
0852-100-003 L. Kahl Mon/Wed 12:00 noon - 1:15 pm GC - NEX 155 3

Sections Offered: Spring 2024

Principles Of Health And Physical Education
0852-100-001 R. Amitrano Tue/Thu 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm GC - WDH 253 3 This Course is Filled to Capacity
0852-100-002 T. Howard Tue/Thu 10:50 am - 12:05 pm GC - NEX 126 3 This Course is Filled to Capacity

 
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