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GS 100/PE 145 UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE/INTRO TO PE. The primary purpose of this course is to help students transition successfully to the university. The focus of the course will be to familiarize students with campus resources and to facilitate their engagement in the university experience. Through group discussions with a faculty mentor, students will develop critical thinking and social interaction skills to prepare them for the academic environment.  Students will become active participants in the university community. Course content will include access to university resources, college policies, role of the academic advisor, student support services,. (0 credit hours)

UGCatalog.JPG HLTH 110 HEALTH CONCEPTS. This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge and comprehension of basic health concepts and theories as they relate to a variety of health and wellness topics. (3 credit hours)
UGCatalog.JPG PE/EXS 180 FOUNDATIONS OF HPER/A.  A survey of the historical background, sociological implications, and philosophical basis and professional opportunities of physical education and exercise science. (2 credit hours)
UGCatalog.JPG  PE 181 FUNDAMENTALS OF ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION. This course introduces scientific and pedagogical concepts underlying effective physical education teaching practices. Appropriate teaching sequence, progression, and technique will be taught with emphasis on lesson design and implementation. (2 credit hours)
UGCatalog.JPG  SEED 302 SECONDARY AND MIDDLE LEVEL CONTENT METHODS: (CONTENT AREA) MAJOR. Content methods; assessment/evaluation procedures, curriculum issues; lesson planning; grouping, organizing and managing the classroom; communication and consultation techniques; middle school concepts; and use of state and national curriculum standards. Includes a Level III Field Experience.  Admission to Teacher Education.  (2 credit hours)
UGCatalog.JPG  EXS 335 PROGRAM DESIGN AND ADMINISTRATION.  The emphasis will be on developmental aspects of program design and implementation and operational administrative matters including public relations, personnel management, budget and finance, and equipment and facilities planning. Prerequisites: EXS 180. (3 credit hours)
UGCatalog.JPG  PE 341 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION. Philosophy, theory and application of current curriculum foundations in K-12 physical education, including curriculum theory, organization, design, and assessment. Prerequisites: PE 180. (3 credit hours)
UGCatalog.JPG  PE 363 SKILLS CONCEPTS. Activity Placement Test required. The development of a basic understanding of selected activity skills and the knowledge necessary for performance error detection and correction are taught. Prerequisite: PE 180 and PE 181 (3 credit hours)
UGCatalog.JPG PE/EXS 376 TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION. Software packages and applications in physical education will be researched. Prerequisites: CSC 105 or consent of instructor.  (3 credit hours)
UGCatalog.JPG  PE 440 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS. Administrative policies and procedures of physical education and athletes, including intramural and interscholastic activity and athletics. Consideration is given to programming, leadership, budget, facilities, public relations, and related matters. (2 credit hours)
UGCatalog  PE 451 TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS. This course will include use of various tests and instruments used for measuring progress in physical education and how statistical concepts apply to testing in physical education. Development of the knowledge and ability to utilize both formative and summative assessments for psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains. Additionally, techniques to evaluate one’s own teaching performance and make adjustments to enhance subsequent teaching and program effectiveness. (2 credit hours)