Chair and Professor-Burkhardt. Professors-Furney, Hays, Johnson, Murray, Paese, Patton. Associate Professors-Hoffmann, James, Schmidt, Stedman, Wiley. Assistant Professors-Alden, Gonzalez, Gustafson, Lord, Rutledge, Vaughan, Walker. Instructors-Barrett, Brice, Chism, DeBesse, Earl, Gish, Hood, Jarvis, Kathcart, Kinlund, Levermann, Lewis, Moore, O'Kelley, Smith, Spencer. Lecturers-Angell, Baker, Jackson, Marion Johnson, Miller, Moreau, Robarts, Stone.
The Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation offers the physical fitness and wellness courses required by SWT's general studies program to fulfill the Physical Fitness Perspetive. The department also offers several undergraduate degrees and majors. These are described below. Students interested in learning more about any program in health, physical education, or recreation should call 512-245-2561 or visit the department in Jowers Center, Room 116.
Recreational Administration. The Bachelor of Science in Recreational Administration combines classroom learning and on-the-job training. Students study such areas as recreation programming, leadership, marketing, evaluation, Leisure Education, administration, and therapeutic recreation. Recreational administration graduates including those with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation, work in camps, nursing homes, community recreation centers, resorts, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, fitness centers, and state and national parks.
Dance. A minor and teacher certification options are available in dance. SWT's dance program prepares professional performers and choreographers and certifies teachers for the public schools. Students explore several forms of dance and learn to use those forms in educational and community settings. The role of dance as an art form and a means of developing sound aesthetic values is paramount in the program. Graduates work in public schools, private schools, private studios and professional dance groups.
Health and Wellness Promotion. Health promotion is the process of improving people's understanding, attitudes, and conduct regarding individual and community health. Professionals in health promotion teach elementary or secondary school, or they work in community health agencies. SWT health promotion graduates work in education, emergency medical services, senior citizens programming, worksite wellness programs, Public Health Departments, Volunteer Health Organizations, and various other fields. The Bachelor of Health and Wellness Promotion (BHWP) provides a major in health and wellness promotion with secondary certification, or with elementary certification, or a non-teaching major with a specialization in community health promotion.
Exercise and Sports Science. The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science prepares students for careers as teachers in elementary and secondary schools and as athletic coaches. Students may choose either secondary or all-level (elementary and secondary) certification. Graduates with teacher certification work in elementary and secondary schools in Texas and elsewhere.
Athletic Training. Athletic training concerns all aspects of the athletes' health and safety. Athletic trainers help prevent injuries and provide immediate treatment and rehabilitation for injured athletes as directed by a team physician.
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (BESS) degree with a major in athletic training prepares students for the State of Texas Athletic Trainer's License and the National Athletic Trainer's Association's Certification. A secondary teaching certificate is also available. Although most graduates work in secondary schools, many trainers find positions with colleges and universities, professional sport teams, and sport medicine clinics.
Athletic training has a limited enrollment; therefore, students desiring to be considered for admittance should obtain an application from the department.
Health and Fitness Management. The health and fitness management program is available under the BESS degree and prepares students to direct fitness enterprises and wellness or health awareness programs in commercial, corporate, and institutional settings. Areas of study include fitness programming, stress management, smoking cessation, diet/nutrition, health-risk appraisal, and employee assistance. The curriculum also allows students to acquire the academic and clinical prerequisites needed to earn professional certification. Graduates work as fitness leaders, exercise testing technicians, cardiac rehabilitation specialists, or corrective therapists. Others are employed as salespersons, administrators, and managers of sports or fitness facilities.
Physical Fitness Perspective Courses
The Physical Fitness Perspective is a two-course requirement. Students may satisfy this requirement by completing courses in two of the three categories of Physical Fitness & Wellness courses: Lifetime Fitness and Wellness (PFW 1101), Fitness or Leisure/Recreation.
(Veterans with a DD214 discharge form or those with similar active duty in the National Guard or Armed Forces of another nation may receive up to 4 hours of PE credit, thus fulfilling the Physical Fitness requirement. Students with documented disabilities should consult with the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department for appropriate accommodations.)
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Category
PFW 1101 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness
Fitness Category
PFW 1110-1149 and MU 1111C, 2111C, 3111C or 4111C
(Marching Band)
Leisure/Recreation Category
PFW 1150-1225
Courses in Physical Fitness/Wellness (PFW)
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Category
1101 (PHED 1164) Lifetime Fitness & Wellness.
Fitness Category
1110A Beginning Aerobics.
1110B Intermediate Aerobics.
1110C Gymnastics.
1110D Balance & Tumbling.
1110E Beginning Jogging/Conditioning.
1110F Basic Fitness Activities.
1110G Beginning Weight Lifting.
1110H Physique Development.
1110I Beginning Cycling.
1110J Intermediate Cycling.
1110K Restricted Fitness Activities.
1114 Topics in Fitness Activities.
1125A Wrestling.
1130A Beginning Basketball.
1130B Soccer.
1135A Water Aerobics.
1135B Aquatic-Conditioning.
1140A Football Varsity.
1140B Basketball - Men's Varsity.
1140C Basketball - Women's Varsity.
1140D Track & Field - Men's Varsity.
1140E Track & Field - Women's Varsity.
1140F Volleyball - Varsity.
1140G Baseball - Men's Varsity.
1140H Softball - Women's Varsity.
1149 Strutters.
Leisure/Recreation Category
1150A Beginning Archery.
1150B Beginning Bowling.
1150C Intermediate Bowling.
1150D Beginning Golf.
1150E Intermediate Golf.
1150F Self Defense.
1150G Restricted Leisure Activities.
1150H Western Horsemanship.
1150I Hunt Seat Equitation.
1154 Topics in Leisure/Recreation Activities.
1155A Beginning Badminton.
1155B Beginning Fencing.
1155C Intermediate Fencing.
1155D Advanced Fencing.
1155E Fencing - Epee.
1155F Fencing - Sabre.
1155G Racquetball.
1155H Beginning Tennis.
1155I Intermediate Tennis.
1155J Judo.
1155K Beginning Karate.
1155L Intermediate Karate.
1155M Advanced Karate.
1160A Softball.
1160B Beginning Volleyball.
1160C Intermediate Volleyball.
1165A Golf - Men's Varsity.
1165B Tennis - Men's Varsity.
1165C Tennis - Women's Varsity.
1180A (DANC 1147) Beginning Jazz.
1180B (DANC 1148) Intermediate Jazz.
1180C (DANC 2147) Advanced Jazz.
1180D (DANC 1141) Beginning Ballet.
1180E (DANC 1142) Intermediate Ballet.
1180F (DANC 2141) Advanced Ballet.
1180G (DANC 1145) Beginning Modern Dance.
1180H (DANC 1146) Intermediate Modern Dance.
1180I (DANC 2145) Advanced Modern Dance.
1180J (DANC 1122, DANC 1128, & DANC 1133) Beginning
Recreational
Dance.
1190A Canoeing.
1190B Beginning Swimming.
1190C Intermediate Swimming.
1190D Skilled Swimming.
1190E Lifeguard Training.
1200 Beginning Scuba Lab.
1200 Beginning Scuba Diving (Open Water I).
1201 Advanced Scuba Diving.
1204 Underwater Photography.
1225 Water Safety Instructor.
All PFW courses meet two clock hours per week for one semester hour credit unless otherwise designated.
Freshman
Year Hours Natural science
perspective 7 Speech Communication
1310 3 English 1310,
1320 6 General Studies
1 History 1310, 1320
6 Mathematics 1315, 1316,
or 1319 3 Phy. Fitness
Perspective (two major/minor courses)
2 Philosophy
1305 3 Physical Education 1310
3 Total 34 Sophomore
Year Hours Biology 2430 4 Health Education 2338 or
2354 3 Minor 6 English (Literature)***
3 Political Science 2310,
2320 6 Social Science
Perspective* 3 Physical Education 2356,
3329 6 Physical
Education (PE major/minor
activities) 3 Total 34 Junior
Year Hours Art, Dance, Music, or
Theatre 3313 3 Computer Science 1308
3 International Perspective
3 Physical Education 3317,
3320 6 Physical Education
elective theory** 3 Minor 3 Free electives
6 Total 27 Senior
Year Hours Minor 9-15 Free electives
15 Physical Education 4323,
4351 6 Total 30-36
*See general studies options on
page 63.
**Not to include physical education activities (PE) or physical
fitness perspective activities (PFW).
***Selected from English 2310, 2320, 2330, 2340, 2370, or
2380.
All-level Certification with Second Teaching Field
Freshman
Year Hours Natural science
perspective 7 Speech Communication 1310
3 Social science
perspective 3 English 1310, 1320
6 General Studies
1 History 1310, 1320
6 Mathematics 1315, 1316,
or 1319 3 Phy. Fitness 1310 and 3
hours Physical Ed. major/minor
Activities 6 Total 35 Sophomore
Year Hours Biology 2430 4 English (Literature)*
3 Philosophy 1305
3 Physical Education 2356,
2365 and 2 hours physical
education major/minor activities
8 Political Science 2310,
2320 6 Minor/Second Teaching
Field 9 Total 33 Junior Year
Hours Art, Dance, Music, or
Theatre 3313 3 Reading 3323 3 Curriculum and
Instruction 3325, 4332 6 International
Perspective 3 Physical Education 3317,
3320, 3322, 3324,
3329 15 Minor/Second Teaching
Field 3 Total 33 Senior Year
Hours Curriculum and
Instruction 4325, 4343 6 Education 4380,
4381 6 Physical Education 4323,
4351 6 Physical Education
elective theory** 3 Minor/Second Teaching
Field 12 Total 33
*Selected from English 2310, 2320,
2330, 2340, 2370, or 2380.
**Not to include physical education activities (PE) or physical
fitness perspective activities (PFW).
Secondary Certification - Option II
Freshman Year
Hours Natural science
perspective 7 Speech Communication 1310
3 English 1310, 1320
6 General Studies
1 History 1310, 1320
6 International Perspective
3 Mathematics 1315, 1316,
or 1319 3 Phy. Fitness
Perspective (PE major/minor
courses) 6 total 34 Sophomore Year
Hours Biology 2430 4 English (Literature)*
3 Philosophy 1305
3 Physical Education 2356
and 3 physical education
major/minor activities 6 Political Science 2310,
2320 6 Second Teaching Field
9 Social science
perspective 3 Total 34
*Option II certification is in
physical education and second teaching field.
**Selected from English 2310, 2320, 2330, 2340, 2370, or 2380.
Junior Year
Hours Art, Dance, Music, or
Theatre 3313 3 Curriculum and
Instruction 3325 3 Physical Education 3317,
3320, 3322, 3329, 4323
15 Reading 3323 3 Second teaching field
9 Total 33 Senior Year
Hours Curriculum and
Instruction 4341, 4343, 4332, Education
4681 15 Physical Education 4351,
three hours elective theory
6 Second teaching field
6 Total 27
Secondary Dance Certification - Option II
This prepares the student specifically to teach dance within a physical education program, but not in other areas of physical education.*
Freshman Year
Hours Speech Communication 1310
3 English 1310, 1320
6 General Studies
1 History 1310, 1320
6 Mathematics 1315, 1316,
or 1319 3 Natural science
perspective 7 Physical Education 1180a,
1181a, 1182a, and two elective
dance activities** 5 Physical Fitness and
Wellness 1180H 1 Second teaching field
3 Total 35-36 Sophomore Year
Hours Biology 2430 4 Dance 2208, 2209, 3332
7 Literary Perspective
3 Philosophy 1305
3 Physical
Education1181c 1 Phy. Fitness and Wellness
1180I1 Political Science 2310,
2320 6 Psychology 1300 or
Sociology 1310 or 3300, or Economics
2320 .3 Second teaching field
6 Total 34 Junior Year
Hours Art, Dance, Music, or
Theatre 3313 3 Computer Science 1308
3 Curriculum and
Instruction 3325 ,4334 6 Dance 3330, 3365, 4368.
9 English (three semester
hour from 3316, 3322, 3328, 3329)
3 Reading 3323 3 Second teaching field
9 Total 36 Senior
Year Hours Dance 4366, 4367#
6 Dance 4369 (capstone
course) 3 Curriculum and
Instruction 4341, 4343 and Education 4681##
12 Second teaching field
9 Total 30
*Students in the dance program are expected to be active in the dance club, Orchesis, and to participate in dance concerts as dancers, choreographers, and technicians.
**Students are expected to gain skills at the advanced level in modern dance plus skills in Ballet, Jazz, Folk, Social, Square and Tap and to enroll in a dance activity course each semester they are in school.
#May be repeated once for credit.
##Consult academic adviser if you plan to teach in an additional teaching field.
Notes:
1. Students are admitted into the degree program according to university policies as well as regulations set forth by the National Athletic Trainers Association and the Board of Athletic Trainers of the State of Texas. Students desiring admission must see the adviser to obtain an application.
2. Athletic training does not constitute a teaching field; therefore, if a teaching certification is desired, students must complete the exercise and sports science teaching certificate requirements. If a second teaching field is desired, students must complete an Option II teaching field.
3. A minimum of three years of clinical experience at the university level are required. Clinical experience constitutes attendance at scheduled seminars and working a minimum of 20 clock hours each week as a student trainer with approved supervision for a minimum of 600 hours each year.
4. Upon completion of the degree, the applicant will be qualified for the State of Texas Athletic Trainers License and the National Athletic Trainers Association Certification, pending approval by the two boards after successfully passing the tests administered by the two respective boards.
Freshman
Year Hours Natural science
perspective 7-8 English 1310, 1320
6 General Studies
1 History 1310, 1320
6 Physical Education 1296,
1310, 2156, 2356 9 Health Education 2354
3 Phy. Fitness
Perspective (major/minor
courses) 2 Total 34-34 Sophomore Year
Hours Biology 2430 4 Speech Communication
1310 3 Literary Perspective
3 Math 1315, 1316, or 1319
3 Physical Education2296,
3326, 3296, 3346 10 Physical
Education. (P.E. major/minor
activity) 1 Political Science 2310,
2320 6 Psychology
1300 .3 Total 33 Junior Year
Hours Art, Dance, Music, or
Theatre 3313 3 Family and Consumer
Sciences 3362 3 Health Education 2338 or
3348 3 Physical Education 3296,
4296, 3317, 3320, 3336
13 Physical
Education (P.E. major/minor
activities) 2 Minor 5 Philosophy 1305
3 Total 32 Senior Year
Hours International perspective
3 Physical Education 3322,
3356, 4296, 4351 11 Minor 15 Total 29
Secondary Certification - Option I
Freshman Year
Hours Natural science
perspective 7-8 Health Education 2354
3 English 1310, 1320
6 General Studies
1 History 1310, 1320
6 Physical Education 1310,
1296, 2156,2356. 9 Phy. Fitness
Perspective (PE major/ minor
course) 1 Total 33-34 Sophomore Year
Hours Biology 2430 4 Literary Perspective
3 Physical
Education2296,
3296, 3326 , 3346, and 2 hours
Physical Education (PE) major/
minor Activities 12 Physical
Education. (P.E. major/minor
activity) 1 Political Science 2310,
2320 6 Math 1315, 1316, or 1319
3 Speech Communication
1310 3 Total 31 Junior Year
Hours Curriculum and
Instruction 3325 3 International Perspective
3 Physical Education 3296,
3317, 3320, 3336, 4296
13 Philosophy 1305
3 Health Education 2338 or
3348 3 Physical Education
major/ minor activities
2 Family and Consumer
Sciences 3362 3 Psychology 1300
3 Total 33 Senior Year
Hours Art, Dance, Music, or
Theatre 3313 3 Curriculum and
Instruction 4341, 4332, 4343 9 Education 4681
6 Physical Education 3322,
4296, 3356, 4351 11 Reading 3323 3 Total 32
Freshman Year
Hours Chemistry 1310, 1430
7 Speech Communication 1310
3 English 1310, 1320
6 General Studies 1100
1 History 1310, 1320
6 Mathematics 1315 or 1316
3 Phy. Fitness Perspective
(two courses) 2 Philosophy 1305
3 Physical Fitness and
Wellness 1110F, 1110G, 1155G
3 34 Sophomore Year
Hours Accounting 2361,
2362 6 Biology 2430 4 Literary Perspective
3 Health Education
2340 3 Physical Education 2356
3 Physical Education 1175a,
or Physical Fitness and
Wellness 1110E, 1176a, 1178a,
1179a 4 Political Science 2310,
2320 6 Recreational
Administration 1320 3 32 Junior Year
Hours Art, Dance, Music, or
Theatre 3313 3 Computer Information
Systems 3370 3 Economics 2320
3 Business Law 2361
3 International Perspective
3 Management 3303
Physical Education
activities 2 Physical Education 3317,
3320, 4351 9 Psychology 3350 or 3361
3 Elective theory (must be
writing intensive) 3 35 Senior Year
Hours Capstone course Physical
Education 3323
3 Health Education 4340 *,
4350 * 6 Health Education 4660 **
6 Family and Consumer
Sciences 3362 3 Mass Communication 3343
3 Marketing 3343
3 Physical Education 4323
3 Physical Education 4317 *
3 Sociology 3340
3 33
*Prerequisite: Health Education 2340.
**To be completed in wellness, health or fitness promotion program.
Courses in Dance (DAN)
2208 (DANC 1201) Dance Composition I. (1-3) Basic principles of dance composition, solo choreography, in applied situations. Emphasis on skilled use of space, dynamics, and rhythm in building total artistic compositions. Practical experience, productions, and class will help students use basic music and dance forms as a basis for more complex choreography. Prerequisite: Beginning and intermediate modern dance or consent of instructor.
2209 Dance Composition II. (1-3) Utilizes improvisation as a creative dance technique in designing new movements for choreography. Stimulation, selection, use of improvisational dance materials with artistic discrimination. Current trends and techniques. Emphasis on designing original movement, maintaining aesthetic and artistic forms. May be repeated once for credit. New material will be covered each time taught.
3313 Introduction to Fine Arts. (3-0) A study of the interrelation of dance with art, music and Theatre. This course may not be repeated for credit by taking Art 3313, Music 3313 or Theatre 3313.
(WI) 3330 Materials for Rhythmical Activities. (3-1) Theory of dance movement and skills, and the techniques of utilizing these skills in a practical situation. Exposure to wide areas of available resources and aids for the dance. Prerequisite: Beginning modern dance and recreational dance.
3332 Demonstration Planning and Production. (3-0) Develop skills required to write and produce dance-lecture demonstrations and dance concerts in the standard educational institutions as well as professionally. Organization of dance material for performance, lighting, make-up, prop construction and accompaniment for performance so that a smooth, cohesive program may be presented will be basic. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
3365 Rhythmic Structure of Movement. (2-2) The structural analysis of basic and complex dance movements, their inherent rhythmic configuration. Understanding of movement and its rhythmic structure and correction of movement errors. Practical experience in percussion accompaniment of these movements will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Beginning Modern Dance and Recreational Dance. Junior-senior level course.
3366 Labanotation. (3-0) To introduce the basic skills of Reading and Writing Labanotation. To develop adequate skills for notating short dances and for reading and reconstructing previously notated scores.
*3367 Dance Performance Workshop. (2-3) Designed to give the advanced dance student experience in learning and performing varied styles of dance choreography. Established dance works and experimental works will be included in order to develop a professional level ability to learn, remember and perform a wide repertory of choreography. Prerequisite: Permission of insructor. May be repeated once for credit. New material will be covered each time taught.
(WI) 4366 Dance as an Art Form. (3-0) Establishing the relationship of dance as a performing art to all the other art forms, to develop an understanding of the aesthetic theories in the arts, and the application of those theories to styles of dance found in the theatres and educational situations today.
4367 Advanced Dance Composition: Theory and Practice. (3-0) Students will choreograph, costume, light, and design original accompaniment for a group dance of substantial length, justifying artistic choices in an accompanying documented paper. The results of this course will be a senior dance concert. Prerequisite: Dance 2208 and 2209 or consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit. New material will be covered each time taught.
(WI) 4368 History and Philosophy of Dance: Prehistoric to 1400 A.D. (3-0) Exposure to a wide variety of literature in the area of dance, the arts and sciences which specifically address the development of dance as a part of human culture from preliterate societies through the Middle Ages.
(WI) 4369 History and Philosophy of Dance: 1400 A.D. to Present. (3-0) Exposure to a wide variety of literature in the area of dance, the arts and sciences which specifically address the development of dance as a part of human culture including the Renaissance and Contemporary periods. (Capstone Course)
Courses in Physical Education (PE)
Physical Education 1101 through 1192 are physical education major-minor courses. Non-major/minors may enroll only with authorization of the department.
1101 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
1170A Beginning Badminton
1171A Beginning Basketball
1172A Soccer
1175A Beginning Jogging/Conditioning
1176A Beginning Tennis
1177A Beginning Track and Field
1178A Beginning Volleyball
1179A Beginning Weight Training
1180A Beginning Ballet
1180B Intermediate Ballet
1180C Advanced Ballet
1181A Beginning Modern Dance
1181B Intermediate Modern Dance
1181C Advanced Modern Dance
182A Beginning Recreational Dance
1192A Beginning Balance and Tumbling
*1296, 2296, 3296, 4296 Field Problems in
Athletic Training. (3-20) A study of the training room and its
practices and procedures. A weekly three-hour seminar and a minimum
of 20 hours per week of clinical experience. Prerequisite: Consent of
instructor.
*Each course may be repeated for
credit.
1310 (PHED 1301) Foundations of Exercise and Sports Science. (3-0) Introduction to the various areas of physical education, including brief historical backgrounds, professional opportunities, present status, past and present leaders, individual awareness of professional responsibilities; familiarization with current trends and issues, and professional literature.
2156 Taping and Bandaging Athletic Injuries. (1-1) The use of taping and bandage techniques used in the prevention and care of athletic injuries.
2320 Analysis of Movement Skills. (3-0) A study of fundamental and specialized movement skills for the purpose of developing skill technique knowledge and instruction. Special emphasis will be placed on the application of error detection and correction.
2356 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries. (3-0) Study of massage, care of sprains, bruises, strains, wounds, and problems of the athletic training room.
(WI) 2365 (PHED 1333) Rhythm and Movement Activities. (3-2) Rhythmical movement exploration as a basis of developing basic movement skills, fitness, and dance activities. Right and left brain developmental theories will be explored in conjunction with creative/ rhythmic movement discovery. Beginning modern dance or recreational dance recommended.
3303 Assistant Instructor. (6-3) Lecture, laboratory in teaching skills leading to assistant instructor's certification (National Association of Underwater Instructors). Prerequisite is PFW 1201.
3304 Divemaster. (6-3) Designed to train highly competent divers in skills to supervise and organize all phases of recreational diving. Prerequisite is PE 3303. An appropriate personal lifetime fitness and wellness component will be included.
3305 Professional Diving Instructor. (6-3) Leads to international certification by the National Association of Underwater Instructors as scuba instructors. Prerequisite: PE 3300 or consent of instructor. An appropriate personal lifetime fitness and wellness component will be included.
3317 The Physiology of Exercise. (2-2) Application of physiological principles to health and physical education with an analysis of the manner in which the body reacts to the exacting requirements of exercise. Prerequisite: BIO 2430 or the equivalent.
3320 Kinesiology. (3-0) Study of human movement from the point of view of the physical sciences. Experiences are provided in the analysis of motor performance through practical application of mechanical and anatomical laws.
3321 Physical Activities for Elementary Students. (3-0) Examination of traditional content matter and innovative techniques in physical education for elementary students. Course may not be counted in the health and wellness promotion or exercise and sports science major/minor programs.
3322 Theory of Sports Techniques. (2-2) The theory and curriculum underlying sports applied to practical secondary school situations; special emphasis upon aids, equipment, organization, control and management, and classification of participants instruction and practice in officiating. Prerequisite: Permission of the department.
(WI) 3323 Rationale and Principles of Movement Science. (3-0) Social, political, economic, historical, and psychological backgrounds are studied as sources for forming basic principles in relation to physical well-being. Specific units of work include study of the psychological, social and cultural changes and legal ramifications associated with movement sciences. (Capstone Course)
3324 Movement Exploration in Exercise and Sports Science. (2-2) Introduction to the principles and content of movement exploration, fundamental and specialized sports skills with an emphasis on skill themes, movement concepts, perceptual motor development and basic lead-up activities for sports.
(WI) 3326 Evaluation Techniques of Athletic Injuries. (3-0) A study of anatomy, injury signs and symptoms, and specific tests used in an initial clinical evaluation of athletic injuries.
3327 Movement Sport and Fitness Activities. (2-2) Introduction to the principles and concepts for skill development in the basic sport activities. The development and assessment of the major components of physical fitness will also be stressed. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Physical Education 3324.
(WI) 3329 Introduction to Motor Learning. (3-0) Physiological and psychological development of the child in relation to learning neuromuscular activities. Inquiry will be made into the various motor learning theories.
(WI) 3336 Athletic Modalities. (3-0) A study of sports therapy physical agents such as cryotherapy, hydrotherapy and electrotherapy as well as mechanical therapy.
3340 Coaching of Women's Sports. (3-0) Techniques and theories underlying the coaching of girls' and women's sports. Special emphasis upon aids, equipment, organization, and administration of the program.
(WI) 3346 Athletic Therapeutic Exercise. (3-0) A study of sports therapy clinical techniques involved in muscle testing, goniometry, and therapeutic exercise used in the rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
(WI) 3356 Management of Athletic Training Programs. (3-0) Provides a review of measures for the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Problems such as nutrition, physical examination, and athletic training facilities and equipment are discussed. (Capstone Course)
4317 Exercise Testing and Prescription (2-2) To develop knowledge, skills, and competence required to access and prescribe exercise for various populations and to gain practical experience related to health/fitness management programs.
4319 Organization and Administration of Exercise and Sports Science Programs. (3-0) Coordination of all aspects of comprehensive exercise and sports science programs including physical activities, recreation and sports.
(WI) 4323 Physical Activity and Recreation for the Handicapped. (3-2) Selecting special activities in terms of individual needs and capacities and modifying those found in the regular program. Opportunity to engage in activities and to observe demonstrations using handicapped persons.
4337 Independent Study of Special Problems in Physical Education. (3-0) For the undergraduate student who displays promise and aptitude in physical education research. The student learns the procedures, collects data pertinent to, and analyzes the results of the research. Prerequisite: 3.00 or higher grade-point average and permission of the department.
4351 Measurement and Evaluation. (3-0) Measurement techniques unique to the evaluation of physical performance objectives, including physical fitness and acquisition of basic motor and sports skills. Practical experiences are provided in test administration, scoring, and interpretation of results.
4391 Football Coaching. (3-0) Methods of coaching are studied through lectures, demonstrations, and reading of present-day literature.
4392 Basketball Coaching. (3-0) Methods of coaching will be studied through lectures, demonstrations, and reading present-day literature.
4393 Coaching Track/Field. (3-0) The purpose of this course is to train students to become track/field coaches in the public schools. The focus of the course will be on the fundamentals of the sports, the formulation of practice schedules, game or meet preparation, and the handling of young athletes.
Freshman Year
Hours Biology 1310 3 Speech Communication 1310
3 English 1310, 1320
6 General Studies 1100
1 Health Education 1310,
2338 6 History 1310, 1320
6 Mathematics 1315, 1316 or
1319 3 Phy. Fitness Perspective
(one course) 1 Social Work 1350
3 Social Science
Perspective 3 35 Sophomore Year
Hours Biology 1420, 2430
8 Literary Perspective
3 Health Education 2340,
3301 6 Health Education 2354
3 Health Education 3376
3 Philosophy 1305
3 Phy. Fitness Perspective
(one course) 1 Political Science 2310,
2320 6 Sociology 1310
3 36 Junior Year
Hours Art, Dance, Music, or
Theatre 3313 3 International Perspective
Spanish 1420, or 2310, or 2320
(See Adviser) 3-4 Health Education 3348,
4340, 3350 9 Family and Consumer
Sciences 3362 3 Mass Communications 3343
3 Computer Science 1308
3 Psychology 3350
3 Sociology 3324 and 3327
or 3363 6 33-34 Senior Year
Hours Health Professions 3351
3 Health Education 4311
(Capstone course)
3 Health Education 4350,
4660 9 Physical Education 3317
3 Health Professions 3302
3 Electives* 12 33
*Suggested Electives: Technology 1450, 3350; Biology 2440, 3351, 3407; Mass Communication 3367; Psychology 3361; Sociology 3319, 3324, 3327, 3383; Social Work 2375, 3312, 4315 (if a Sociology minor is desired, three of the Sociology courses must be elected). It is suggested that a person who is not proficient in Spanish take Spanish 1410 and 1420.
Secondary Certification - Option
I Freshman Year
Hours Biology 1310 3 Speech Communication 1310
3 English 1310, 1320
6 General Studies 1100
1 Health Education 1310,
2354 6 History 1310, 1320
6 Mathematics 1315, 1316,
or 1319 3 Phy. Fitness Perspective
(one course) 1 Social Science
Perspective 3 32 Sophomore Year
Hours Biology 1420, 2430
8 Literary Perspective
3 Health Education 2338,
2340, 3301 9 Philosophy 1305
3 Phy. Fitness Perspective
(one course) 1 Political Science 2310,
2320 6 Elective 3 33 Junior Year
Hours Art, Dance, Music, or
Theatre 3313 3 Computer Science 1308 or
Psychology 3353
3 Curriculum and
Instruction 3325, 4332 6 English 3316, 3321, 3322,
3328, or 3329 3 Health Education 3342,
3348, 3350, 3360 12 Health Education 4354 or
Family and Consumer Sciences
3362 3 Reading 3323 3 33 Senior Year
Hours Curriculum and
Instruction4341, 4343 6 Education 4681
6 Health Education 4336,
4350 6 Health Education 4311
(Capstone course)
3 Electives 12 33
Secondary Certification - Option
II Freshman Year
Hours Biology 1310 3 Speech Communication 1310
3 English 1310, 1320
6 General Studies 1100
1 Health Education 1310,
2354 6 History 1310, 1320
6 Mathematics 1315, 1316,
or 1319 3 Phy. Fitness Perspective
(one course) 1 Social science
perspective 3 32 Sophomore Year
Hours Biology 1420, 2430
8 Literary Perspective
3 Health Education 2338,
2340 6 Philosophy 1305
3 Phy. Fitness Perspective
(one course) 1 Political Science 2310,
2320 6 Second teaching field*
6-9 33-36 Junior Year
Hours Art, Dance, Music, or
Theatre 3313 3 Computer Science 1308 or
Psychology 3353
3 Curriculum and
Instruction 3325, 4332 6 English 3316, 3321, 3322,
3328, or 3329 3 Health Education 3348
3 Health Education 3301
3 Health Education
3350 3 Second teaching field*
9-12 33-36 Senior Year
Hours Curriculum and
Instruction 4341, 4343 6 Education 4681**
6 Health Education 4311
(Capstone
course) 3 Health Education 4336,
6 Reading 3323 3 Second teaching
field 9 33
*Courses toward a second teaching major are recommended in order to improve job opportunities.
**Consult academic advisor if you plan to student teach in an additional teaching field.
Courses in Health Education (H ED)
(WI) 1310 (PHED 1304) Foundations of Health. (3-0) An introduction to health education to acquaint students with basic principles of orthobiosis. Emphasis on the relevance of educating for health, present health trends and their implications.
2338 (PHED 1346) Contemporary Drug Issues. (3-0) Explores problems of decision making, emotional health, and choice of life styles in modern culture. Emphasis is upon prevention and effective teaching as a tool in this process. All mood and behavior modifiers are taken into consideration, as well as effects of drug dependency.
2340 Community Health. (3-0) Acquaints the student with all aspects of community and public health, functions of the community, voluntary and public health services at local, state, national, and international levels. Selected current health problems, pathological conditions, poverty, health care delivery problems related to school health.
2354 (PHED 1306) First Aid and Safety Education. (3-0) Lecture, laboratory course in Standard First Aid procedures, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and safety education. Opportunities given for American Red Cross Certification.
3301 Environmental Health Issues. (3-0) An examination of the ecological impact resulting from contemporary sociopolitical action and its resulting influence on human health.
3321 Health in the Elementary Setting. (3-0) Examination of traditional content matter in health promotion at the elementary level. Course may not be counted in the health and wellness promotion or exercise and sports science major/minor programs.
(WI) 3342 School Health Program. (3-0) Function and scope of school health services and healthful school living. Investigation and developing skills in screening tests, health appraisals, health counseling, accident prevention, and supervision of the health environment and health service personnel.
3348 Prevention of Disease. (3-0) Epidemiology of disease entities, identification and control of major communicable diseases of man. Special emphasis pertains to chronic disease, and the present epidemic of sexually transmitted disease in our society. The sexually transmitted disease division of the Texas Public Health Department provides consultant services.
3350 Consumer Health. (3-0) Involves students in establishing concepts toward self-protection against the continual bombardment in sales promotion about health products and services. The legislation, investigation, and education conducted by organization and agencies. Prevention of quackery in unsolved health problems.
3360 Family Life and Sex Education. (3-0) An indepth study for the prospective elementary and secondary teacher concerning the topic of instruction and the methods of teaching for grades kindergarten through twelft