PETE 110 Concepts of Motion (1:0:3)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the study of motion in dance as the basis for all forms of activity. Through the course the student will explore fundamental motion concepts including energy flow, spatial organization, and rhythm and will explore application of process skills to creative activity (improvisation, composition). Three aspects of dance (kinesiological and anatomical, historical and theoretical, and aesthetic) will be emphasized.

PETE 111 Social Forms of Dance (1:0:3)
This course is a study of the social forms of dance and their ethnic sources. Social mixers, couple, groups, contra, and quadrille dancers, widely different in types and geographic origin, are included as well as standard ballroom dance rhythms, step patterns, and variations.

‡PETE 114 GE: Modern Dance Theory (3:2:2)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the study of dance as the most fundamental of the arts, involving a direct expression of oneself through the body. The student will explore fundamental movement concepts including time, weight, space, and flow. Contextualization of historical, theoretical, and aesthetic principles will be emphasized.

PETE 115 Introduction to Dance (3:3:0)
This course examines the universal human need to celebrate life through dance. It is a survey of dance style forms designed to introduce the student to the energies and mysteries of dance throughout the ages and cultures of the world. Emphasis is on the role of dance as an expression of cultural mores, social order, religious worship, cultural identity, and individuality.

PETE 120 Physical Conditioning (1:0:3)
This course provides for development of programs of exercise and activity and individual assessment of status, needs, and goals and is designed to enable each individual to determine realistic goals for his/her development and the use of activity throughout his/her life.

PETE 121 Aerobic Fitness Activities (1:0:3)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the various aerobic fitness activities for adult populations. Techniques of fitness assessment, aerobic dance, jogging and aquacizing will be emphasized.

PETE 122 Strength Training (1:0:3)
This course is designed to give the student a broad background in the area of strength training. Various strength training programs, techniques, and trends will be examined. Students will have the opportunity to set up and become involved in various strength-training methods. Recommended prerequisite: PETE 120.

PETE 123 Yoga (1:0:3)
Yoga is a system of exercise and mindful movement which improves the health and physiological function of the entire body. The major emphasis in this course is on the asanas (postures) of yoga. Minor emphasis is on techniques to quiet and focus the mind, breath control and relaxation.

PETE 140 PED I: Personal Awareness Concepts and the Teaching of Physical Education (2:1:2)
This is the first course in a sequence of four courses focusing on teaching physical education. This course emphasizes the positive intrapersonal and interpersonal skills necessary to become a professional in physical education. Prerequisite or concurrent: PETE 100.

PETE 141 Movement Experiences for the Pre-School Child (1:0:3)
This course is an introduction to movement experiences appropriate for the pre-school child and his/her total integrated development; attention is focused upon the elements of movement, non-locomotor, and manipulative activities that promote development of perceptual-motor abilities, physical and motor fitness, and motor abilities. The proper selection and organization of activities that promote instructional objectives based upon student needs is stressed.

PETE 143 Educational Gymnastics (1:0:3) This course provides for the integrated study of the bodily, dynamic, spatial, and action aspects of gymnastics. Students will be expected to increase and expand their skills and spotting abilities in the gymnastic environment by solving movement problems and performing tasks on the mats and single pieces, and combinations of equipment.

PETE 150 Backpacking, Orienteering, and Mountaineering (1:0:3)
This course includes basic skills of backpacking, land navigation, sport orienteering, and introductory experiences in rope handling, climbing, and rappelling. After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to plan and carry out a short backpacking trip, read a map and compass, follow a simple orienteering course, travel safely in the wilderness, and practice low impact camping skills.

PETE 153 Aquatics I (1:0:3)
This course includes development of skill proficiency and an increased understanding in basic aquatic adjustment skills, survival techniques, stroke mechanics, and elementary diving skills. Emphasis is placed on rhythmic breathing, drownproofing, treading, and the ability to perform elementary backstroke, sidestroke, front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke in acceptable form. Principles of hydrodynamics are presented. Prerequisites: Deep-water entry, 50 yard swim.

PETE 157 Outdoor Adventure Workshop (1:0:3)
This course provides an introduction to outdoor adventure activities including: group games or initiatives, high and low ropes course elements, camping, canoeing, backpacking, map and compass, angling and casting, and outdoor cooking. The course is offered in a concentrated time block. Students are housed at Stony Acres. An additional course fee is assessed for meals and canoe rental.

PETE 165 Golf I (1:0:3)
This course provides instruction in the basic strokes for the game: driving, approaching (long and short), and putting. It also covers the history of the sport, rules, courtesy, and fundamental strategy. Play on a golf course is required.

PETE 167 Track and Field Events I (1:0:3)
This course focuses upon the basic techniques involved in sprinting, hurdling, distance running, relays, and the throwing and jumping events. Instruction emphasizes skill acquisition through sequential learning steps.

PETE 170 Basketball I (1:0:3)
The course is designed to analyze the game of basketball, to develop the basic skills necessary to play the game, to develop an understanding and the use of basic offensive and defensive strategy, and to demonstrate a knowledge of the rules and their interpretation.

PETE 171 Field Hockey I (1:0:3)
Field Hockey I will acquaint the student with the fundamental nature of the sport, enable the student to understand offensive and defensive play, and provide the student with the basic performance skills necessary for play.

PETE 172 Football I (1:0:3)
This is a basic course designed to teach the fundamentals of football techniques including blocking, tackling, pass catching, throwing the ball, offensive and defensive line play, linebacker skills, defensive and offensive backfield play, and kicking the ball (punts, extra points and field goals).

PETE 173 Lacrosse I (1:0:3)
Emphasis on this course is placed on understanding, by performance and verbalization, the fundamental aspects of play skills, basic offensive and defense strategy and the relationships between these elements as they contribute to effective play. (USWLA Rules, 12 players, natural boundaries, and no contact.)

PETE 174 Soccer I (1:0:3) This course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental skills of the game of soccer and to provide an understanding of the application of the skills for classroom situations.

PETE 177 Wrestling I (1:0:3)
Wrestling I is designed to give the student knowledge and understanding of the basic rules, skills, and strategies involved in wrestling, so that the student can demonstrate these factors in both instructional and competitive situations.

PETE 180 Baseball I (1:0:3)
This is a basic course to develop an understanding of baseball techniques, the performance of its basic skills, and the methods used in the teaching of these skills. PETE 181 Softball I (1:0:3)
Softball I is designed to enable the student to recognize the nature and scope of softball and to understand softball rules and apply these rules in softball games. The student will develop ability in the execution of basic softball skills and application of game strategy.

PETE 182 Badminton (1:0:3)
This course is designed to provide the student with experiences relevant to the execution and analysis of the basic skills of badminton (serves, clear, smash, drop, drive, and net shots). The student should be able to apply the rules and basic strategy of singles and doubles in a recreational tournament situation.

PETE 183 Racquetball (1:0:3)
Racquetball is designed to teach the fundamentals of the game. Included are stroking techniques, game tactics, and practice in singles, threes, and doubles play in competitive situations. Supplementary information concerning the history and rules of the game is also presented.

PETE 184 Tennis I (1:0:3)
The focus of this course is effectiveness in the performance of the serve, the serve return, and forehand and backhand drives, approaches, and volleys. The course includes knowledge of stroke production and selection in relation to placement and speed of the ball, knowledge of rules, scoring, terminology, as well as basic strategy for singles and doubles play and awareness of the social and cultural conduct and functions of tennis in the United States.

PETE 185 Volleyball I (1:0:3)
This course is designed to analyze the game of volleyball, to develop the basic skills necessary to play the game, to develop an understanding and use of basic offensive and defensive strategy, and to demonstrate a knowledge of the rules and their interpretations.

PETE 200 Movement and the Learning Process (3:2:2)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with research findings, empirical evidence, and theoretical constructs regarding movement and learning; emphasis is placed upon the state of the learner, the learning process, and the conditions for learning.

‡PETE 210 GE: Elementary Ballet (2:1:3)
This course will include technique in elementary ballet including alignment, barre, center work, basic enchainements, and room and body directions, with emphasis on developing the physical and expressive potential of the human body. The class will enable students to understand and synthesize the kinesiological and anatomical, historical and theoretical, and aesthetic aspects of dance. Prerequisites: FIT 140 or PETE 110 or equivalent dance training.

‡PETE 215 GE: Elementary Lyrical Modern Dance (2:1:3)
This is an elementary level modern dance technique course. It explores a variety of axial and locomotor techniques and simple combinations characteristic of contemporary dance. The ability to apply skills in the art form is implied in any study of technique; this ability will be realized through improvisational and compositional experiences. Prerequisite: FIT 140 or PETE 110 or equivalent dance training.

PETE 216 Creative Dance for Children (2:1:3)>
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of teaching creative dance for children including a conceptual approach to dance and fostering children's growth through a creative, child-centered dance curriculum. It will include information on the nature of dance for children, choosing age-appropriate topics, strategies for facilitation of dance experience, and group discussions as well as guided practical experiences. Prerequisite: PETE 110.

PETE 242 Movement Experiences in Early Childhood Education (3:2:2)
Course content covers growth characteristics, motor development, physical and perceptual motor abilities, self-concept, and play behaviors of the early childhood population. The student will be expected to apply these concepts by using various assessment tools to determine children's developmental levels and by designing and teaching developmentally appropriate lessons to children. Prerequisite: ECED 162.

PETE 245 Adapted Physical Education (3:2:2)
This course provides the student with the competencies necessary to screen and evaluate the needs of mentally and physically challenged students. Developing goals and learning objectives in the areas of motor fitness as well as adapting activities based on the needs of the individual are emphasized.

PETE 286 Early Internship (1 to 3 credits)
This experience enables a student to explore the role of a professional in a sport fitness or rehabilitation setting under the close supervision of a work-site supervisor. Prerequisites: 30 semester hours; 2.0 QPA; department approval.

MSES 290 Special Topics (Semester hours arranged.)
These courses are designed to meet specific needs of groups of students or are offered on a trial basis in order to determine the demand for and value of introducing them as a part of the university curriculum.

PETE 300 New Games and Adventure Activities (1:0:3)
This course involves nontraditional games and exercises, group initiative problems, low and high ropes course elements. Spotting, belaying, and new games leadership skills will be developed. The student will have the opportunity to meet new challenges, take risks, and overcome obstacles through individual and group effort. Extensive use will be made of the Stony Acres ropes course. All students must show evidence of health/accident insurance coverage.

PETE 302 Psychosocial Aspects of Activity (3:3:0)
This course analyzes movement activities as psychosocial phenomena, including consideration of the symbolic and cultural nature of movement forms within a framework of human personality, motivation, and social values and organization. Prerequisite: PETE 100.

PETE 305 A Tactical Approach to Games (1:0:3)
This course emphasizes the conceptual similarities among net/wall sports and among invasion sports. Performances of basic strategies as well as a knowledge of teaching the concepts that cross the sport categories will be emphasized. Students will analyze strategies and draw inferences from the relationships among net/wall and invasion team games. Prerequisite: PETE 100, and admission to HP-CTPE Program.

PETE 306 Movement Experiences for the Primary Grade Child (1:0:3)
This course is a study of movement experiences appropriate for the primary grade child. Attention is focused on developmentally appropriate activities designed to integrate movement skill themes and concepts. Appropriate teaching practices are emphasized. Included is a practical teaching experience. Prerequisites: PETE 100 and admission to HP-CTPE Program.

PETE 310 Movement for the Performing Artist (3:2:2)
This course examines experientially the special qualities of movement as a performing art and the application of movement in the delineation of situation, character, mood. The attainment of control, kinesthetic sensitivity, and the ability to move with clarity and expression are important goals of the course. Prerequisite: PETE 110 or equivalent.

‡PETE 314 GE: Creative Experiences in Dance (1:0:3)
This course provides the student with intermediate to advanced dance experience (minimum 3 years of study) guidance in individual and group experiences in dance. Using a related arts approach, it examines the expressive quality of movement in the use of time, space, and energy factors. Improvisation and choreography are included. Fulfills GE requirement for Performing Arts. Prerequisites: PETE 110 or FIT 140; PETE or DANC 114; PETE or DANC or FIT 210; PETE or DANC or FIT 215.

‡PETE 315 GE: Dance Performance and Production (1:0:3)
This course consists of performance, choreography, and production work involved with dance as a performing art. Work in performance and technical areas is included, and participation in production is required. This course may be elected more than once for credit (maximum of 3 times). Prerequisite: FIT 140 or PETE 110 or equivalent dance instruction.

PETE 316 Dance Teaching Practicum (1:0:2)
This course is designed to develop insight and develop further competency during laboratory experiences by providing students with guided practical experiences in teaching dance for children and adults. Prerequisite: PETE 111 or FIT 141 and 142, and PETE 216 or DANC 216.

PETE 341 Movement Experiences for the Intermediate Grade Child (1:0:3)
This course is a study of movement experiences appropriate for intermediate grade children. Attention is focused upon selecting and designing appropriate teaching practices. Included is a practice teaching experience with emphasis on lead-up activities to team and individual sports, leisure time, and conditioning activities. Prerequisite: Admission to HP-CTPE program.

PETE 342 Seminar in Dance Education: (2:2:0)
This course is designed to provide a cohesive overview of the field of dance education. Emphasis is placed on discussions of readings concerning the philosophical and practical approaches to teaching children and adults, aesthetic theory of the major genres of dance, and application of scientific theory of movement to the field of dance. Concepts and issues raised by students are reviewed and/or further discussed by the professor. Integration of courses in motor learning, kinesiology, and pedagogy is a major course objective of this seminar. This course is required for the dance focus. Prerequisites: PETE 200, 202, 203, 340

PETE 343 Analysis of Teaching Physical Education (2:1:2)
This course emphasizes the study of teaching and learning in physical education settings. The student will learn and apply specific observational systems and will analyze data to determine its relationship to existing concepts in teaching and learning. Prerequisite: Admission to HP-CTPE program.

PETE 344 Motor Learning and Development (3:2:2)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with research findings, empirical evidence, and theoretical constructs regarding movement and learning; emphasis is placed upon the state of the learner, the learning process, and the conditions for learning. In addition, this course acquaints the student with the motor development of preschool through adolescent children. It prepares the student to derive implications for the teaching of physical education from motor development research in the psychomotor and cognitive domains and gives the student practical experiences in assessing motor development through laboratory experiences. Prerequisites: PETE 100 and admission to HP-CTPE.

PETE 353 Lifeguard Training (1:0:3)
Successful completion of this course leads to acquisition of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate. This course replaces the Advanced Lifesaving course. The Lifeguard Training course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to be a lifeguard at a swimming pool or a protected (non-surf) open-water beach. Prerequisites: 500 yards continuous swim consisting of front crawl, breaststroke and sidestroke; retrieval of 10 pounds from 8 feet of water and treading water for 2 minutes using the legs only.

PETE 360 Gymnastics Certification (3:3:0)
An in-depth analysis of the major areas affecting mechanical analysis of gymnastic movement, trends and innovations of gymnastics, and teaching methodology for basic to advanced level skills. Additional emphasis centers around a critical review of the research relevant to safety and spotting in the gymnastics discipline. Prerequisites: PETE 160 or 161 or equivalent.

PETE 400 Physical Education Teaching Strategies (2:1:2)
This course emphasizes the application of instructional theories to the teaching of Physical education. The student will develop knowledge and skill in teaching styles, strategies and skills. Students are required to participate in a concurrent field experiences. Prerequisites: PETE 341 and 343, completion of Early Field Experience and admission to HP-CTPE Program.

PETE 410 Meeting Children's Needs Through Movement Activities (3:2:2)
This course is an opportunity for elementary classroom teachers, physical educators, occupational, recreational, physical and play therapist, school counselors, parents and others who work with children to gather new ideas and activities to use in meeting children's social, emotional, cognitive, as well as physical needs. Emphasis will be placed on activities that can be done within the classroom or other limited space as well as those which can be done in the gymnasium or on the playground or field. These activities are inclusive of all participants. Prerequisites: PETE 306 and 341.

PETE 440 Physical Education Student Teaching (6:0:3)
Physical Education student teaching provides a rigorous integration and application of all the knowledge and skills previously developed. This is a full-time experience teaching physical education in a school setting and also includes six seminars. Prerequisites: Admission to HP-CTPE,Passed Praxis: Fundamental Subjects-Content Knowledge; All required PETE 300-400 level courses, PSED 161, 242: minimum 96 credits, minimum 2.8 QPA overall & PE.

PETE 441 Movement Activities for Special Populations (1:0:3)
This course is a study and presentation of movement experiences appropriate for individuals with various physical and/or mental disabilities. Understanding the nature of sensory, cognitive, behavioral, and physical disabilities will facilitate strategies for instructing and modifying activities for individuals with disabilities is emphasized. Additionally, information regarding recent federal public law will be disseminated as well as the development of an individualized education program (IEP) for an individual with a disability. Lastly, students will gain hands-on experience teaching individuals with disabilities in a physical education environment. Prerequisites: PETE 306, 341, and admission to HP-CTPE.

PETE 442 Movement Experiences for Secondary Education (1:0:3)
The purpose of the course is to advocate the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and improved quality of life for all ages. In this course, learners will build upon skills and knowledge that were previously taught in the primary and intermediate grade courses. The learner will understand the maturity level of high school students and the importance of providing learning experiences so students can take more responsibility in designing, measuring, and evaluating their own lifelong fitness and physical activity programs. Prerequisites: PETE 306, 341, and admission to HP-CTPE.

PETE 445 Organization and Administration of Physical Education (2:2:0)
This course is designed to enable the student to demonstrate ability to utilize accepted practices of administering physical education programs as well as intramurals, clubs, and interscholastic sport. It includes in-depth analysis of administrative concepts as they relate to practice. Prerequisites: PETE 100; for teacher certification students: PETE 100 and 400 (or concurrent registration in 400) and admission to HP-CTPE.

PETE 446 Curriculum and Evaluation (2:2:0)
This course provides an opportunity for the student to demonstrate knowledge of the principles and procedures of standards-based education curriculum construction, of the procedures whereby observable learned behavior can be evaluated, and of the techniques for organizing and treating data. Prerequisites: PETE 341, 400 (or concurrent registration in 400) and admission to HP-CTPE.

PETE 453 Water Safety Instructor (1:0:3)
Satisfactory completion of this course leads to certification as a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. The course focuses on the development of skill proficiency and teaching proficiency of swimming and lifesaving skills. The Red Cross Introduction to Health Services Education course (IHSE) is incorporated into the Water Safety course. Prerequisites: Current lifeguard training card and successful completion of Red Cross swimming prerequisite.

PETE 454 Lifeguard Instructor (1:0:3)
Satisfactory completion of this course leads to certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor. This course prepares instructor candidates to teach Lifeguard Training, Basic Water Safety, Emergency Water Safety, and the Lifeguard Review course. Prerequisites: Lifeguard Training Certificate (FIT/PETE 353); Current CPR Certificate/standard First Aid Certificate.

PETE 485 Independent Study (Semester hours arranged)
This course deals with independent research and study under the direction of a faculty member and is designed to deepen the student's interest in a particular area of an academic field. The directing faculty member will be available exclusively to the student for a minimum of five hours per credit. Approval for enrollment must be obtained from the faculty member and from the department chair. Approval and granting of credit must be in accordance with procedures and standards established by departmental faculty. The student must present a study prospectus prior to approval. Prerequisites: PETE 100, 15 credits in PETE.

PETE 486 Field Experiences and Internships (Semester hours arranged)
Requirements for Approval: All internship sites must be approved by the department faculty. Each application for an internship must be approved by the faculty member in charge of the experience, the director/supervisor of the site where the internship will be done, and the department chair. Before application is made, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Have faculty recommendation based on qualities essential for success in the assignedenvironment.
2. Have successfully completed at least 96 semester hours of credit.
3. Have no incomplete grades in required courses.
4. Have a minimum average of 2.0 GPA overall and in the major.
5. Application deadlines are:
   1. October 15 for spring semester internships
   2. March 15 for fall and summer internships