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Physical Education
K. Jean Kirts, Ph. D., Professor of Health and Human Performance;
jkirts@mckendree.edu; (618) 537-6933; MPCC 1st Floor
 
Deanne Riess, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance;
driess@mckendree.edu; (618) 537-6983; CH 202B
 
Harry M. Statham, M.S., Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance; Athletic Director;
hstatham@mckendree.edu; (618) 537-6871; MPCC 1st Floor
 
While studying for a career in physical education, the student will develop skills, knowledge and techniques required of contemporary physical educators. The development and continued well being of the human body also lies within the domain of physical education. Physical Education majors seeking teacher education certification must complete the requirements for both the Initial Secondary (Type 09) and the Initial Special K-12 (Physical Education) Certificate (Type 10). Upon completion of the required course work, the student is prepared for teaching physical education in elementary and secondary schools in the State of Illinois, as well as for a number of related activities outside of the teaching field.
           
The student must complete the major with a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative grade point average and grades of C- or better in the major courses. Those seeking a secondary and special certificate must also complete professional education requirements listed in the Education, Health and Human Performance section of this catalog.
           
Students not seeking teacher certification will complete the courses listed in the major and are encouraged to complete an internship in a physical education related setting.
 
Planning Sheets:
 
2005-06 Catalog: 
PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJOR REQUIREMENTS                                            41 crs.
PED 107
PED 114-124
BASIC TUMBLING       
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES (.5 each) 
(.5)
(5-5.5)
Golf, bowling, badminton, tennis, volleyball, softball, archery, physical fitness
or aerobics, soccer, basketball            
PED 157
HPE 158
PED 206
PED 210
BIO 307
PED 318
PED 348
PED 351
PED 352
PED 357

PED 403
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION        
HEALTH  
FIRST AID     
RHYTHMS AND DANCE  
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (See following note)       
MOTOR LEARNING         
ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN (W)   
METHODS AND MATERIALS  OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION (SEC)           
ACTIVITY TEACHING TECHNIQUES EDUCATION       
ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL)
EDUCATION AND ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAMS 
KINESIOLOGY (See following note.) (W)  
(2)
(2-3)
(2)
(2)
(3-5)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)

(3)
 
additional Physical Education, Health Education or coaching electives as needed for 41 hours
 
(NOTE: For Physical Education majors who transfer in a course in human anatomy, 3-5 hours will be accepted to meet the prerequisite for PED 403. These students will complete additional hours of Physical Education/Health Education and/or coaching to total 41 credit hours.)
 
Minor
To complete a minor in Physical Education, the student must complete a minimum of 22 hours in Physical Education including the following: PED 114, 115, 116, 117, 121/124, 157, 210, 351, 352, and 403. The student must complete the minor with a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative grade point average in the minor courses.
 
Coaching minor
The coaching minor is designed for both physical education and non-physical education majors who plan to coach.
 
COACHING MINOR REQUIREMENTS      19 crs.
PED 202
PED 206
ATH 208
PED 310
PSYCHOLOGY OF COACHING    
FIRST AID  
ESSENTIALS OF ATHLETIC TRAINING   
BIOMECHANICAL BASES OF SPORT (See note below)
(3)
(2)
(3)
(2)
       
In addition, coaching minors must complete 3 of the following theory courses:
PED 301
PED 302
PED 303
PED 304
PED 305
PED 306
PED 307
TRACK AND FIELD THEORY  
VOLLEYBALL THEORY 
BASKETBALL THEORY  
SOFTBALL THEORY 
BASEBALL THEORY  
FOOTBALL THEORY  
SOCCER THEORY
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
 
(NOTE: Students who complete PED 403, Kinesiology, may use it in place of PED 310.)
 
Recreational activity courses
No student may register for an activity physical education class unless a completed medical examination form is on file.
 
 
PED 107          BASIC TUMBLING       (.5)
A half semester course which covers basic tumbling skills as well as safety and spotting techniques. Annually, Fall.
 
PED 109          YOGA I       (.5)
A half-semester recreational activity course in Hatha Yoga designed to introduce students to yoga and improve their physical well-being. Each semester.
 
PED 110          YOGA II       (.5)
A half-semester second course in Hatha Yoga designed to follow PED 109. Annually, Spring.
 
PED 114          GOLF       (.5)
A half-semester recreational activity class designed to provide students with fundamental skills and strategies of golf. A fee is charged for this course. Each semester.
 
PED 115          BOWLING       (.5)
A half-semester recreational activity class designed to provide students with fundamental skills and strategies of bowling. A fee is charged for this course. Each semester.
 
PED 116          BADMINTON       (.5)
A half-semester recreational activity class designed to develop fundamental skills and strategies of badminton. Annually, Fall.
 
PED 117          TENNIS       (.5)
A half-semester recreational activity class designed to develop fundamental skills and strategies of tennis. Each semester.
 
PED 118          VOLLEYBALL       (.5)
A half-semester recreational activity class designed to develop basic skills employed in volleyball. Annually, Spring.
 
PED 119          SOFTBALL       (.5)
A half-semester recreational activity class designed to develop basic skills and strategies employed in softball. Annually, Spring.
 
PED 120          ARCHERY       (.5)
A half-semester recreational activity class designed to provide students with basic skills of target archery. Annually, Spring.
 
PED 121          PHYSICAL FITNESS       (.5)
A half semester recreational activity course designed to introduce students to current techniques for the development of physical fitness and to improve personal fitness levels. Students will be required to learn safety issues and spotting techniques for all weight machines and free weights. Each semester.
 
PED 122          SOCCER       (.5)
A half-semester recreational activity class designed to provide students with fundamental skills and knowledge. Annually, Fall.
 
PED 123          BASKETBALL       (.5)
A half-semester recreational activity class designed to provide students with fundamental skills and knowledge. Annually, Fall.
 
PED 124          AEROBICS       (.5)
A half-semester activity class designed to provide students with the opportunity to improve cardiovascular endurance and develop basic aerobic dance movements. Annually, Fall.
 
PED 130A-Z   SELECTED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES       (.5)
Special activities not given on a regular basis.
 
 
Courses in major
PED 157          INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION       (2)
The student is provided opportunity to develop a concept of physical education in total. This survey course is directed toward a basic understanding of the function of physical education in public schools and the elements involved in the professional preparation of teachers. The function of physical educators in other professional settings will also be examined. Annually, Fall.
 
PED 202          PSYCHOLOGY OF COACHING       (3)
Psychology concepts related to the field of coaching, including human development, motivation, values, personal and group dynamics. Special emphasis concerning techniques of coaches and responsiveness of athletes to varying coaching styles. Alternate years, Spring ’06.
 
PED 206          FIRST AID       (2)
This is an American Red Cross First Aid, Professional Rescuer and AED course the successful completion of which will result in the student qualifying to receive American Red Cross First Aid and Professional Rescuer & AED cards. Each semester.
 
PED 208          PRINCIPLES OF ATHLETIC TRAINING       (3)
This course provides the foundation for those students pursuing a career in athletic training as well as for those students seeking a coaching minor. Fundamental information regarding prevention, recognition, rehabilitation and modalities appropriate in the care of athletic injuries. Same as ATH 208. Annually, Spring.
 
PED 210          RHYTHMS AND DANCE       (2)       
Designed to teach the student specific skills in a variety of elementary rhythms, folk dance, square dances, and social dances from a variety of cultures. Same as MUS 210. Annually, Spring.
 
PED 280-289   TOPICS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION & COACHING       (1-4)
As needed.
 
PED 301          TRACK AND FIELD THEORY       (3)
Track and Field events are taught from the standpoint of preparing the student to coach track and field. Classes will utilize both theoretical and practical methodologies. Alternate years, Spring ’06.
 
PED 302          VOLLEYBALL THEORY       (3)
Theory and practice in the fundamentals and techniques of volleyball with emphasis on the execution of skills, theory and techniques of coaching volleyball. Alternate years, Fall ’06.
 
PED 303          BASKETBALL THEORY       (3)
For students interested in teaching and coaching basketball. Philosophy, style of play and strategy of selected coaches are studied. Annually, Fall.
 
PED 304          SOFTBALL THEORY       (3)
Instruction in fundamental and advanced skills of softball with special reference to the coaching of softball. Alternate years, Fall ’05.
 
PED 305          BASEBALL THEORY       (3)
Theory and practice of the basic fundamentals, rules and training required for the coaching of baseball. Alternate years, Fall ’06.
 
PED 306          FOOTBALL THEORY        (3)
For students interested in coaching football. Philosophy, strategy, offensive concepts, defensive concepts, and kicking game strategy are covered. Annually, Spring.
 
PED 307          SOCCER THEORY       (3)
This course is designed for students who would like to teach and coach soccer. Students will build their own coaching philosophies, styles of play, and learn strategies used by many successful coaches. Through lectures, research, and practical application of skill, the instructor aims to prepare students with the fundamental and technical knowledge necessary to teach and coach the game of soccer. Annually, Spring.
 
PED 310          BIOMECHANICAL/PHYSIOLOGICAL BASES OF SPORT       (2)
An examination of biomechanical and physiological principles as they apply to sport performance; including analyses of performance, conditioning programs, and injury prevention. Alternate years, Fall ’06.
 
PED 348          ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (W)       (3)
The student is provided the opportunity to develop concepts and activities for individuals with disabilities. Activities will provide methods to enable children and youth (k-12) to realize skills through the utilization of physical activities adapted to individual handicaps with a focus on inclusion. Examples of basic physical tests will be discussed and demonstrated. Students will “role play” physically impaired students to gain awareness of the kinesthetic and psychological problems of the physically impaired. Annually, Spring.
 
PED 349          PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE        (3)
An examination of the effects of muscular activity on the various systems of the body. Special emphasis on nutrition, energy expenditure, training, performance, environmental stress and body composition. Prerequisite: BIO 307. Same as ATH 349. Annually, Fall.
 
PED 352          ACTIVITY TEACHING TECHNIQUES       (3)
Introduction to teaching strategies of selected sports and activities through participation, observation, and presentations. Prerequisite: PED 351. Annually, Spring.
 
PED 353          PHARMACOLOGY FOR ATHLETIC TRAINERS       (3)
This course will introduce students to the general principles of pharmacology. Indications, contraindications, allergies, precautions of use, adverse side effects as they relate to physical exercise, dose information and information for prescription and non-prescription drugs will be addressed. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Standing. Same as ATH 353. Alternate years, Fall ’06.
 
PED 357          ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAMS       (3)
Theory, practice and examination of the administrative requirements of the physical educator, athletic administrator and athletic trainer relative to organizational structure, facility design, budget, risk management, human resources and curriculum. Annually Spring – same as ATH 357.
 
PED 403          KINESIOLOGY (W)       (3)
Analysis of human motion based on anatomic and mechanical principles and the application of these principles in the teaching of physical education activities, including body mechanics. Prerequisite: BIO 307. BIO 110 or equivalent is a required prerequisite to BIO 307, and PED 404. Annually, Fall.
 
PED 404          MOTOR LEARNING       (3)
An examination of the process of motor skill acquisition from psychological, biomechanical, and physiological perspectives.Prerequisite: PED 403 beginning Fall ’06. Annually, Spring.
 
PED 450          SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT       (3)
A sociological examination of sports and sport-related behaviors as they occur in social and cultural contexts. Same as SOC 450. Alternate years, Spring ’06.
 
PED/ATH 460   FIRST AID/CPR/AED INSTRUCTOR       (3)
The course is designed to train individuals to become Red Cross Instructors who can teach First Aid/CPR/AED Programs courses. Completion of Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) through this course or possession of a current national Health and Safety Services Instructor Authorization is required. Prerequisite: Minimum age 17 and successful completion of a pre-course session including a written exam (pass 80% or better) and demonstrated competency in the pre-course skills evaluation. Annually, Fall.
 
PED 465          SPORTS AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY       (3)
This course will cover primary theories and applications in sport and health behaviors. Theories will be drawn from social psychology, health psychology, cognitive psychology, exercise psychology, and sports psychology. Specific topics will include personality characteristics, motivation, goal-setting, attributions, concentration, imagery, aggression, group dynamics, communication and counseling techniques, research methodologies, and behavior modification. An extensive research paper, group presentation, and individual behavior modification project will be included in the course. Same as PSY 465. As needed.
 
PED 470          INTERNSHIP FOR NONTEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJORS       (3-8)
 
PED 480          INDEPENDENT STUDY       (1-4)
 
PED 490          SEMINAR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION       (1-4)