 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES (PE)101 Badminton (1:2) F. Instruction in the basic strokes, court position, strategy and tactics, and rules of badminton. 104 Racquetball (1:2) F, S. Instruction in the basics of racquetball. Included are basic strokes, offensive and defensive shots, serves, court positioning, and the fundamentals of singles and doubles play. 106 Beginning Swimming (1:2) F, S. Designed for those who are weak or nonswimmers. The objective is to equip the individual with basic water safety skills and knowledge in order to make him/her comfortable and safe while in, on, or about water. 107 Volleyball (1:2) F. Basic skills of volleyball: serve, set-up, and spike. Team strategy and basic rules of power volleyball. 108 Beginning Tennis (1:2) F, S. Fundamental strokes, court strategy (singles and doubles), and basic rules. 109 Swimming for the Disabled (1:2) (Prerequisite: Permission of physician) F. Designed to assist the student in building or maintaining organic strength and vigor and to provide recreational outlets. The basic safety skills will be taught as well as skills and strokes individually designed for each student. 110 Weight Training (1:2) F, S. Development and utilization of a weight training program with the emphasis on optimum development of strength and endurance. 112 Golf (1:2) F, S. Instruction in the basic elements of golf designed to develop interest and ability to play the game. 115 Weight Control and Fitness (1:2) F, S. To obtain knowledge of the health implications of physical activity and weight control through various exercise programs. To gain a minimum level of physical fitness and to obtain knowledge of factors causing weight gain and weight loss. 117 Self Defense (1:2) F. Designed to develop more self-confidence and awareness of body movements through the defense of various attacks. Students will learn how to defend against rear attacks, frontal attacks, and attacks with a knife. 206 Intermediate Swimming (1:2) S. Designed to assist the swimmer in obtaining and/or increasing proficiency in a variety of swimming skills. Includes the proper execution of the four basic strokes, turning, and basic diving. 208 Intermediate Tennis (1:2) (Prerequisite: 108) S. Instruction and practice in further development of basic strokes as well as an introduction to advanced strokes, court strategy, and game situation play. 218 Principles and Problems of Athletic Coaching (3) (Prerequisite: Education 299) F. Overview of the areas of history and principles of physical education and coaching. Today's pertinent problems confronting physical educators and coaches will be thoroughly covered. The foundations of physical education in today's modern schools, including the aims, objectives, and goals, will be examined. 219 First Aid and Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3:2-2) F, S, SU. Study of American Red Cross First Aid materials and prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The legal responsibilities of the administrator of emergency treatment and the trainer will be covered. 301 Advanced Lifesaving and Senior Lifesaving (1:2) F, S. Leads to American Red Cross certification as an advanced lifesaver. Designed to equip the student with knowledge and skills to help prevent aquatic accidents and to give assistance to victims. An additional fee of approximately $90 is required by the American Red Cross. 306 Water Safety Instruction (1:2) (Prerequisite: 301 or Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving Certification) S. Designed to cover teaching procedures from the beginning swimmer through the teaching of a lifesaving course. Leads to American Red Cross Certification as a water safety instructor. 318 Kinesiological Foundation of Coaching (3) (Prerequisite: Biology 106 or permission of school) F. Study of human neuromuscular system and how the human body performs anatomically and mechanically. 319 The Physiological Basis of Exercise (3:2-2) S. Designed to help the student to understand and apply physiological principles to the fields of physical education and athletics. The emphasis of the course is to study the effects of exercise and various training programs on cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, and other factors affecting health and performance. 401 Physical Education in the Elementary School (3) (Prerequisite: Education 299) F, S. Establishes the place of physical education in the total educational picture, its relationship to educational theory and laws of learning. Students will participate and assist as observers with limited responsibility for the planning and conducting of class in conjunction with an experienced physical education teacher. 418 Theory and Techniques of Coaching I (3:1-4) (Prerequisite: 318 and 319 or permission of school) F. General methodologies for teaching and coaching fall sports, coaching practicum at Francis Marion University, proficiency in officiating, knowledge of rules, and satisfactory completion of intermediate-level competency-based performance in sports assigned. 419 Theory and Techniques of Coaching II (3:1-4) (Prerequisite: 318 and 319 or permission of school) S. General methodologies for teaching and coaching spring sports, coaching practicum at Francis Marion University, proficiency in officiating, knowledge of rules, and satisfactory completion of intermediate-level competency-based performance in sports assigned. |
