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[1] Courses in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE)
1230 TEACHING CONDITIONING AND WEIGHT TRAINING听A required course for physical education majors in the teacher education program. This course focuses on the development of student-designed exercise programs to improve fitness through the use of various exercise modes (e.g., select cardiovascular equipment, walking and jogging, and swimming). In addition, this course focuses on how to use weight-training apparatus. The basic lifts of weight-training and the knowledge necessary to develop and teach personal weight training programs is covered. Activity and lecture. A grade of C or better is required. Prerequisite: PETE major status or consent of instructor.
2201 BEGINNING DANCE听Practice in basic dance movement from various genres. Prerequisite: Major status or consent of instructor.
2223 TEACHING OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATIONAL GAMES A required course for physical education majors. Course content is presented in two half-term sessions. The outdoor-education section introduces students to a variety of individual and team self-testing activities while the recreational-games section covers a variety of individual and dual games. Both sections emphasize the importance of and benefits from the inclusion of these types of activities in the physical education curriculum and in the individual’s use of leisure time. Lecture, activity, micro-teaches, and a required field experience scheduled outside of class meeting times. Prerequisite: Major status or consent of instructor.
2250 TEACHING DANCE AND RHYTHMICAL ACTIVITIES A required course for physical education majors. This course provides students with a basic knowledge of several dance genres and rhythmical activities as well as instruction and practice in the techniques of teaching dance in educational, commercial, and recreational settings. Lecture, activity, cooperative learning, micro teaches, and a required 10-hour field experience scheduled outside of class meeting times. Prerequisite: Major status or consent of instructor.
2300 PRINCIPLES OF KINESIOLOGY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION A required course for physical education majors. This course provides an overview of physical education and an examination of historical, biological, psychological, sociological, and curricular foundations impacting the discipline. Lecture, activity, and required professional activities scheduled outside of class meeting times. Prerequisites: Sophomore classification and major status or consent of instructor.
2325 PHYSICAL EDUCATION METHODS IN SPORTS A required content course for the Physical Education Teacher Education majors. This course emphasizes the skills, tactics, strategies, rules, and pedagogies employed in team and individual sports. Course methods may include but are not limited to: lecture, activity, and micro teaches. Prerequisite: Physical Education Teacher Education major status or consent of instructor.
3316 CURRICULUM听听A required course for students majoring in physical education. This course is designed to familiarize students with basic curricular theories, models, trends, and issues and the relationship between curriculum and instructional strategies. Lecture, discussion, student presentations, professional portfolios, use of e-mail and internet, and required field experiences. Prerequisite: PETE major status or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: PETE 4990听[UD UCA Core: R]
3330 PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR ELEMENTARY GRADES A required course for physical education majors. This course helps students develop their knowledge and understanding of the planning, organization, and instructional styles included in physical education at the early childhood and elementary school level. Lecture, cooperative learning, peer micro teaches, and a required 15-hour field experience including observation, participation, and teaching in elementary physical education under the direct supervision of an elementary physical education specialist. Field experience is scheduled outside of class meeting times. Prerequisites: Admission to PETE program, junior classification; and PETE major status or consent of instructor. [UD UCA Core: R]
3363 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATIONA required course for physical education majors. This course provides basic information on disabling conditions and how to provide adapted physical education programs based upon an individual鈥檚 assessed needs. Lecture, discussion, and a required 10-hour clinical and field experience scheduled outside of class meeting times. Prerequisites: PETE major status or consent of instructor.
4230 FITNESS ASSESSMENT AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION A required course for physical education majors and those seeking the coaching endorsement. This course focuses on the foundations, theories, principles, and measurement of physical fitness and in particular the means for conducting fitness testing and providing exercise prescriptions. Students will learn how to screen subjects, assess physical fitness levels, and prescribe appropriate exercise training based upon an individual鈥檚 goals and assessed needs. Lecture, activity, simulations, and required field experiences. Prerequisites: EXSS 2381 with a grade of C or better and major status or consent of instructor.
4310 METHODS AND MATERIALS OF SECONDARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION听A required course for physical education majors. The application of instructional methods including writing and implementing instructional objectives, performing task analysis, designing and implementing lesson plans, and microteaching. Lecture, cooperative learning, physical activities, unit planning, and peer micro teaches. Clinical and field experiences will be required. Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education program.
4680 RESIDENCY I:听This internship involves supervised teaching experience in a P-12 setting. Students will be placed under the guidance of a mentor teacher at specific school sites in Arkansas. Internship will be done at both the elementary and secondary levels. Successful completion of a criminal background check is required before beginning internship. Prerequisite: admission to the PETE BSE Physical Education program and PETE 3330 or PETE 4310. Co-requisite: HLTH 2320, HLTH 3325, HLTH 4300, EDUC 4210.
4990 RESIDENCY II听This course involves teaching under supervision in a public school setting. Requires full-day involvement and seminars. Prerequisites: Admission into the physical education-teacher education program, completion of PETE 4680 Internship I with a C or better, and completion of Praxis II (Exam 5857). Co-requisite: PETE 3316