This course is designed to provide students with a solid knowledge of Exercise Physiology as it relates to fitness, performance and health. Topics include the history of exercise physiology, neuromuscular, metabolic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and endocrine responses to exercise, the methods for improving exercise performance and special considerations that are specific to the science of exercise physiology.

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles associated with the structure and function of the human body. The course will begin with a general introduction to anatomy and physiology, an overview of organic chemistry, a study of cellular and tissue structure and function, and then move on to survey each of the following eleven organ systems of the human body: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. Online laboratory experiences and exercises are incorporated which will provide the student with a deeper and practical understanding of the basic principles of human anatomy and physiology by using laboratory simulation software.

This course is intended to provide the student with a learning experience in the recognition, prevention, and care of athletic injuries. Students will have the opportunity to learn the course material through a variety of techniques. These include: video lecture, online worksheets, discussion board, laboratory activities, and case studies.

This class will examine essential topics in the areas of developing curriculum and of administrating key elements with regard to Health and Physical Education for both regular and special education students. Knowledge gained in this class will enable each educator to be better prepared to plan, implement, and evaluate an effective program for his/her students on either the elementary or secondary level.

This class will examine essential topics in the areas of developing, delivering, and evaluating effective lessons in Health and Physical Education for both regular and special education students. Knowledge gained in this class will enable each educator to be better prepared to plan, implement, and evaluate an effective lesson for his/her students on either the elementary or secondary level.

This class will examine contemporary topics in Health and Physical Education for both regular and special education students. Knowledge gained in this class will enable each educator to be better prepared to understand and respond effectively to relevant, current issues on both the elementary or secondary level. This knowledge will allow for better student interaction and increased success in program planning and implementation.

This class will examine essential topics in the areas of developing curriculum and of administrating key elements with regard to Health and Physical Education for both regular and special education students. Knowledge gained in this class will enable each educator to be better prepared to plan, implement, and evaluate an effective program for his/her students on either the elementary or secondary level.

This class will examine essential topics in the areas of developing, delivering, and evaluating effective lessons in Health and Physical Education for both regular and special education students. Knowledge gained in this class will enable each educator to be better prepared to plan, implement, and evaluate an effective lesson for his/her students on either the elementary or secondary level.

This course is designed to assist the pre-service health and physical education teacher with the knowledge and skills necessary to instruct, demonstrate, and assess activities with fall within the individual-and dual-sports classification. The tactical concepts of teaching tennis, track and field, pickle ball, golf, badminton, bowling, and other individual or dual sports will be introduced. Teaching methodologies, skill presentation and progression, class organization, and management techniques will be introduced. Course will take place in-person over three Saturdays and also online.

This course is designed to assist the pre-service health and physical education teacher with the knowledge and skills necessary to instruct, demonstrate, and assess activities that fall within the invasion games classification system. The tactical concepts of teaching soccer, speedball, basketball, lacrosse, flag football, and other team sports will be introduced. Teaching methodologies, skill presentation and progression, class organization, and management techniques will be introduced. Course will take place in-person over three Saturdays and also online.

This course focuses on methods of physical education assessment and activity instruction and curriculum development that will meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. This course will provide pre-service teachers with relevant learning experiences toward the development, evaluation, and practical application of assessment strategies for K-12 physical education teachers, with a focus on students with physical, cognitive and behavioral disabilities. This course will examine the concept of Universal Design for Learning and methods of differentiated instruction in physical education, as well as the importance of implementing Positive Behavior Supports for K-12 students. 10 hours of Field Experience is required.

This class will examine contemporary topics in K-12 health education, including IDEA and special education, physical health, addiction and abused substances, communicable and chronic diseases, public and environmental health, and safety in the context of the whole-school, whole-child approach to comprehensive health education. Students will learn to develop, deliver, and evaluate effective lessons in Health Education in inclusive classroom, with the focus on facilitating classroom discussions based on relevant research and current events.

Explore coaching/teaching techniques in individual, dual and team traditional organized sports commonly practiced in North america to be used in competitive and non-competitive settings. an understanding and use of effective techniques from the skills gained can be used in class, gym and field settings.

Students will gain an appreciation and understanding ofthe wide variety of lifetime leisure activities, focusing on the outdoors and other emerging activities. Students will explore teaching techniques in traditional/non-traditional activities to create greater inclusion opportunities forstudents. an understanding and use of effective techniques from the skills gained can be used in class, gym, field and non-traditional settings.

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of current developments and teaching techniques in Gymnastics, dance and rhythmic Skills. an understanding and use of effective techniques from the skills gained can be used in class, gym, field and non-traditional settings.