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OCTH 405 - Group Process This course, including a laboratory experience, focuses on understanding the process of group dynamics, recognizing various types of verbal interactions among group participants, and learning appropriate techniques and interventions to promote insight and improved interpersonal interaction skills.
Prerequisites & Notes OCTH 401.
Credits: 1 |
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OCTH 406 - Group Process Lab Lab component of OCTH 405.
Credits: 0 |
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OCTH 412 - Neuroscience and Occupation I This course presents the neurological foundations of human performance, behavior, and emotion through lecture and laboratory formats. Students engage in collaborative analysis of clinical examples to better understand the structure, function, and development of the nervous system and its influence on functional tasks throughout the lifespan.
Prerequisites & Notes Occupational therapy major.
Credits: 3 |
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OCTH 413 - Neuroscience and Occupation II This seminar is a continuation of OCTH 412 in which students engage in collaborative analysis of neurological disorders and begin to practice assessment procedures related to the function of the nervous system. Topics discussed relate to concurrent courses in the occupational therapy curriculum, with a focus on occupational performance throughout the lifespan. Cases studied are drawn from prior fieldwork, concurrent occupational therapy courses, texts, videos, and computer software.
Prerequisites & Notes OCTH 412.
Credits: 1 |
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OCTH 414 - Neuroscience and Occupation I Lab Lab component of OCTH 412.
Credits: 0 |
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OCTH 420 - Performance, Dysfunction, and Occupational Therapy Adaptation in Infancy This course presents the theory and scope of practice in occupational therapy
for the prenatal through school-age period. Human performance is emphasized and
related to normal and dysfunctional processes affecting growth, development, self
care, play and leisure, and family functioning. Techniques for occupational therapy
assessment and intervention in sensory, perceptual, motor, cognitive, emotional,
and social skill development are studied.
Prerequisites & Notes PHTH 308 and OCTH 412, or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3 |
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OCTH 421 - Performance, Dysfunction, and Occupational Therapy Adaptation in Childhood Through the study of human performance from preschool through school age, this
course emphasizes normal and dysfunctional processes affecting growth and development,
learning, self care, play and leisure, and family functioning. Techniques for
assessment and intervention in sensory, perceptual, motor, cognitive, emotional,
and social skill development are emphasized and practiced in laboratory experiences,
with particular attention to skills needed in the school system.
Prerequisites & Notes PHTH 308 and OCTH 412, or permission of Instructor. Corequisite: OCTH 420
Credits: 4 |
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OCTH 423 - Performance, Dysfunction, and Occupational Therapy Adaptation in Childhood Lab Lab component of OCTH 421.
Credits: 0 |
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OCTH 425 - Development, Dysfunction, and Occupational Therapy Adaptation in Adolescents This course involves the study of human performance from school age through young adulthood, emphasizing normal and dysfunctional processes which may affect growth and development, learning, self-care, leisure, peer relations, and family functioning. Various theories and occupational therapy frames of reference are utilized in understanding the life tasks of adolescents. Intervention strategies are covered and practiced in a one-hour weekly lab.
Prerequisites & Notes OCTH 401.
Credits: 3 |
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OCTH 427 - Development, Dysfunction, and Occupational Therapy Adaptation in Adolescents Lab Lab component of OCTH 425.
Credits: 0 |
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OCTH 477 - Assistive Technology in the Classroom Using a case-based approach, students work in small interdisciplinary teams to explore the use of assistive devices and technologies that promote the participation of all
children in school. Class activities include lecture and demonstration, and hands-on
experience with hard- and software, adaptive quipment, and a variety of high-and low-tech devices.
Credits: 3 |
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OCTH 483 - Seminar for Clinical Reasoning Students in this seminar explore the relationship between clients’ occupational roles and dysfunctions in light of theoretical frames of reference. Through peer discussion students develop an appreciation of others’ experiences and greater confidence for assuming professional roles. Occupational therapy majors with extensive OT clinical experience may apply to substitute this course for OCTH 484/584.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission of instructor and OTRC.
Credits: 1 |
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OCTH 484 - Clinical Education I This course is a combination of a supervised field experience in one or more
health care setting where occupational therapy is practiced, and a series of seminars.
It provides experiences in beginning occupational therapy clinical skills of evaluation,
observation, treatment planning, implementation, and clinical reasoning. Students
may take this course more than once.
Prerequisites & Notes OCTH 401 and OCTH 303.
Credits: 3 |
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OCTH 485 - Individualized Fieldwork in Occupational Therapy This course provides additional Level I fieldwork to explore particular clinical
interests or to address specific performance issues identified in OCTH 484. The
student and an occupational therapy faculty member develop specific objectives
for an individualized clinical experience which includes regular supervision with
a faculty member and a clinical supervisor, with readings, special projects, written
assignments, and/or presentations.
Prerequisites & Notes OCTH 484 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-6 |
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OCTH 492 - Individual Study in Occupational Therapy This course provides occupational therapy students with the opportunity to engage
in individualized study with an occupational therapy faculty member. The student
may explore particular academic or professional interests, beyond or within the
requirement of the occupational therapy curriculum. The learning experience may
include independent reading or writing on a topic related to the field. This course
may be taken more than once.
Prerequisites & Notes Occupational therapy major or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-4 |
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OCTH 531 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults I Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults I
Credits: 3.sh. |
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OCTH 532 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults II Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults II
Credits: 3 |
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OCTH 533 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults III Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults III
Credits: 4 |
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OCTH 534 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults IV Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults IV
Credits: 4 |
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OCTH 534 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults IV Lab Lab component of OCTH 534.
Credits: 0 |
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OCTH 535 - Development and OT Adaptation for the Older Adult Development and OT Adaptation for the Older Adult
Credits: 3 |
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OCTH 541 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults I Lab Lab component of OCTH 531.
Credits: 0 |
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OCTH 542 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults II Lab Lab component of OCTH 532.
Credits: 0 |
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OCTH 543 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults III Lab Lab component of OCTH 533.
Credits: 0 |
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OCTH 544 - Occupation, Dysfunction, and Adaptation in Adults IV Lab Lab component of OCTH 534.
Credits: 0 |
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OCTH 550 - Occupational Therapy Management Occupational Therapy Management
Credits: 3 |
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OCTH 582 - Graduate Seminar Graduate Seminar
Credits: 3 |
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OCTH 586 - Clinical Education II Clinical Education II
Credits: 10 |
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OCTH 587 - Clinical Education III Clinical Education III
Credits: 10 |
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OCTH 620 - Research in Occupational Theory Practice Using a case-based approach, students in this course gain experience in searching
for, summarizing, and analyzing the literature underlying the evaluation and
treatment of individuals with specific conditions and needs. Students observe
experienced clinicians working with clients in that area and then work in small
groups
to analyze and interpret field notes to compare observed practice guidelines
supported by evidence.
Credits: 2 |
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OCTH 686 - Specialty Clinical Education Specialty Clinical Education
Credits: 3 |
Philosophy |
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PHIL 103 - Conflict of Ideals This course explores the major philosophical thinkers and value systems that have influenced twentieth century thought. Students are encouraged to explore and expand their own value systems using the tools of philosophical inquiry.
Credits: 3 |
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PHIL 105 - Introduction to Philosophy This course studies representative thinkers in the major areas of philosophy.
Credits: 3 |
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PHIL 106 - Ethics This course applies the study of ethical theories, value systems, and models of power
and oppression to everyday life, community concerns, workplace practices and global
issues for the purpose of promoting social justice and the Humanics phiolosphy of
“leadership in service to humanity.”
Credits: 3 |
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PHIL 108 - Logic This course introduces students to the basics of critical thinking in the context of everyday discourse, including the structure of argument, major types of argument, criteria for evaluation of argument, common fallacies of reasoning, and the mechanics of writing an argumentative essay.
Credits: 3 |
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PHIL 222 - Africana Philosophy This course explores African and African-American cultures and philosophies, including
such topics as human nature; mind, body, and personhood; ploitics and society; ethics, law, and crime; knowledge and truth; colonialism and postcolonialism; race and racism; gender; and slavery.
Credits: 3 |
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PHIL 288 - Special Topics in Philosophy Responding to changing currents in the field of philosophy, this course explores a topic of contemporary relevance.
Credits: 3 |
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PHIL 380 - Existentialism The course is an examination of those philosophers who stand within the existentialist tradition. It explores such subjects as objective and existential truth, inauthentic and authentic existence, death, and freedom.
Credits: 3 |
Physical Education |
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PHED 102 - Instructional Strategies in Physical Education This course introduces students to generic teaching strategies, techniques, and safety issues in physical education. Lecture sessions focus upon conceptual foundations of teaching. Laboratory sessions are devoted to practical applications of lecture concepts in school based laboratory settings.
Credits: 3 |
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PHED 212 - Principles and Problems of Coaching This course highlights the role of the coach and the coach’s application of selected concepts and principles from psychology, sociology, and physiology toward the development of the individual and team for athletic competition in schools and colleges. Special attention is given to an awareness and understanding of the problems associated with motivation and emotion in sport; legal liability; the learning and improvement of motor skills; daily, weekly, and seasonal planning; training and conditioning methods; and the integration of the whole individual and team in preparation for contests.
Credits: 2 |
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PHED 226 - Physical Education Design and Implementation Grades PreK-12/I This yearlong course is designed to help second year physical education teacher preparation students further their pedagogical content knowledge and to introduce principles of curriculum development for grades pre-K through 12. Students apply and practice developmentally appropriate activities in school-based laboratory settings. Legal liability issues are emphasized in both lecture and lab.
Prerequisites & Notes PHED 102, MOSK 140, MOST 105. The course is open only to movement studies majors in the Physical Education Teacher Preparation program.
Credits: 3 |
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PHED 227 - Physical Education Design and Implementation Grades PreK-12/II This yearlong course is designed to help second year physical education teacher preparation students further their pedagogical content knowledge and to introduce principles of curriculum development for grades pre-K through 12. Students apply and practice developmentally appropriate activities in school-based laboratory settings. Legal liability issues are emphasized in both lecture and lab.
Prerequisites & Notes PHED 102, MOSK 140, MOST 105. The course is open only to movement studies majors in the Physical Education Teacher Preparation program.
Credits: 3 |
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PHED 231 - Challenge Course Facilitator This course is a practical application course that teaches how to plan, implement, and evaluate adventure education experiences for groups in a ropes course setting. Students have the opportunity for supervised practical experience within a group leadership environment. Instruction utilizes the ropes course as a tool for working with groups. Topics such as experiential education, adventure education, grouop dynamics, leadership styles, equipment, and safety methods are also stressed.
Prerequisites & Notes PEAC 128 or PEPC 280
Credits: 3 |
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PHED 281 - College-Level Supervised On-Campus Teaching This course presents an opportunity to gain experience in the techniques, methodologies, and philosophies of teaching selected activities under the close supervision and guidance of Springfield College faculty members. It may be repeated once.
Prerequisites & Notes Permission of the department.
Credits: 1 |
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PHED 308 - Adapted Physical Education Programming This course provides basic information on disabling conditions and on how to provide adapted physical education programs based upon an individual’s assessed needs. Laboratory sessions afford practical experience in screening and assessment; identification, selection, and prescription of appropriate exercise programs; and implementation of developmental activities, rhythmics, aquatics, and games.
Prerequisites & Notes PHED 226 and 227
Credits: 3 |
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PHED 311 - Coaching and Officiating Baseball This course provides students with a basic understanding of the variables associated with the coaching of baseball on all levels. The major emphasis is on providing students with team strategy, fundamentals, and technical skills necessary to assist them in administering a successful baseball program. Two semester hours are allocated to the coaching aspects of the sport, while one semester hour is allocated to offensive and defensive fundamentals and technical skills.
Credits: 3 |
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PHED 314 - Coaching Football Coaching and Officiating introduces students to current techniques, basic concepts, management, and methods of coaching football as they apply to both the secondary and
collegiate level. Included is an analysis of the offensive, defensive, and kicking games to help the students determine appropriate coaching strategies. In addition, principles
of coaching philosophies, recruiting, eligibility, public relations, player-coach relationships, legal issues, and other organizational factors are implemented in this course.
Credits: 3 |
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PHED 315 - Coaching Men’s Gymnastics This course presents methods and materials of gymnastic coaching, as well as an analysis of competitive gymnastic skills. Conduct of gymnastic meets is also included in the course.
Credits: 2 |
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PHED 317 - Coaching and Officiating Basketball This course emphasizes the methods of teaching and coaching basketball, with
an analysis of specific offenses and defenses. A definite plan of offense and
defense is presented.
Prerequisites & Notes PEAC 144 or PEPC 244 or PEAI 144 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3 |
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PHED 319 - Coaching and Officiating Softball Techniques and materials for coaching softball at the secondary school and college
levels are presented. Emphasis is also placed on the philosophy and psychology
of varsity coaching, conditioning, and team strategy.
Prerequisites & Notes PEAC 156 or PEPC 256 or PEAI 156 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3 |
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PHED 321 - Coaching and Officiating Track and Field This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills
to
successfully coach track and field at the high school and collegiate levels,
and also
achieve certification as a Western Massachusetts Track and Field Official. This
course provides the students an opportunity for the study of problems, methods
of
training, progressive drills used to learn the events and the various techniques
in
common use today.
Prerequisites & Notes PEPC 263, or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3 |
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PHED 322 - Coaching and Officiating Volleyball This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills
to
successfully coach volleyball at the high school and collegiate levels, and to
be
prepared to complete certification to officiate high school volleyball matches.
Prerequisites & Notes PEPC 258 or PEAI 158 or permission of Instruction.
Credits: 3 |
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PHED 323 - Coaching and Officiating Wrestling Course material covers the essential techniques of wrestling, the development
of a team, conditioning, conduct of practice sessions, weight reduction, and preparation
of a team for meets and tournaments.
Prerequisites & Notes PEAI 184 or PEPC 284 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3 |
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PHED 325 - Coaching Women’s Gymnastics This course presents methods and materials of gymnastic coaching, as well as an analysis of competitive gymnastic skills. Conduct of gymnastic meets is also included in the course.
Credits: 2 |
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PHED 326 - Coaching Swimming and Diving This is a systematic treatment of the philosophy, principles, and techniques of teaching and coaching competitive swimming and diving.
Credits: 3 |
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PHED 336 - Officiating Athletic Events This course provides students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills requisite to becoming a competent official for selected interscholastic athletic events. It may be repeated for credit as long as the athletic event designated is not replicated.
Credits: 1 |
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PHED 337 - Coaching Field Hockey Techniques and materials for coaching field hockey at the secondary school and college levels are presented. Emphasis is also placed on the philosophy and psychology of varsity coaching, conditioning, and team strategy.
Credits: 2 |
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PHED 338 - Coaching and Officiating Soccer This course emphasizes the analysis and teaching of individual skills and team
play. Various types of offense and defense are presented. The course also includes
strategy and the function of the coach and his/her opportunity as an educator.
Prerequisites & Notes PEAC 155 or PEPC 255 or PEAI 155 or permission of the instructor.
Credits: 3 |
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PHED 344 - Athletic Administration This course prepares students to organize and administer a program of intramural and interscholastic sports at both the public school and college levels. Consideration is given to the problems and standards associated with such programs.
Credits: 2 |
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PHED 346 - Pre-Practicum-Elementary Level This pre-practicum provides prospective physical education teachers with opportunities for observing, assisting, and teaching physical education in the elementary school setting.
Prerequisites & Notes Matriculated status and PHED 226-227. Student must be an official candidate for teacher licensure.
Credits: 2 |
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PHED 347 - Pre-Practicum-Secondary Level This pre-practicum provides prospective physical education teachers with opportunities for observing, assisting, and teaching physical education in the secondary school setting.
Prerequisites & Notes Matriculated status and PHED 226-227. Student must be an official candidate for teacher licensure.
Credits: 2 |
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PHED 349 - Coaching Practicum This pre-practicum provides prospective coaches with an opportunity to assist in the coaching of interscholastic competitive athletics in grades 7-12.
Prerequisites & Notes PHED 212 or concurrent registration.
Credits: 2 |
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PHED 357 - Pre-Practicum Seminar in Physical Education In this seminar students critically examine teaching experiences with respect to content and pedagogical content, knowledge, curriculum development and legal liability. A critical thinking format is utilized in all seminars. The primary teaching
methodology is a problem-solving approach, thus students reflect on assignments and experiences then discuss these experiences with respect to future pedagogical
decision-making. Course is to be taken concurrently with PHED 346/347 or in
adjacent semester, if PHED 346/347 is taken in winter or summer session.
Prerequisites & Notes PHED 226 and 227
Credits: 1 |
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PHED 423 - Organization and Administration of Intramurals This course analyzes the total aspects of organizing and administering an intramural sports program on the high school, junior college, and college/ university levels. Leadership qualities, financing, publicizing, liabilities, tournament preparation, equipment, motivational aspects, and the role of coeducational activities are among some of the topics discussed.
Credits: 2 |
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PHED 484 - Practicum in Physical Education PreK-8 This is a supervised practicum under the direct guidance of a teacher-certified physical educator for a minimum of seven weeks at the PreK-8 level. Assignments are made in consultation with and by permission of the director of educator preparation.
Prerequisites & Notes MOST major, permission of the department, and the following courses: First Aid/CPR Certification, PHED 102, 226-227, 308, and a pre-practicum. Student must have passed MTEL exams and courses designated by their program.
Credits: 6-7 |
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PHED 485 - Practicum in Physical Education 5-12 This is a supervised practicum under the direct guidance of a teacher-certified physical educator for a minimum of seven weeks at the 5-12 level. Site arrangements are made in consultation with and by permission of the director of educator preparation.
Prerequisites & Notes MOST major, permission of the department, and the following courses: First Aid/ CPR Certification, PHED 102, 226-227, 308, and a pre-practicum. Student must have passed MTEL exams and courses designated by their program.
Credits: 6-7 |
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PHED 494 - Practicum in Physical Education This is a supervised practicum under the direct guidance of a teacher-certified physical educator for a minimum of fourteen weeks at either the PreK-8 or 5-12 level. Site assignments are made in consultation with and by permission of the director of educator preparation.
Prerequisites & Notes MOST major, permission of the department, permission of the department, and the following courses: First Aid/CPR Certification, PHED 102, 226-227, 308, and a pre-practicum. Student must have passed MTEL exams and courses designated by their program.
Credits: 12-14 |
Physical Education Activity Course |
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PEAC * All - Physical Education Activity Courses PEAC skills courses are All-College activity courses designed for the general College population and are intended to support the development of student commitment to and skills needed for lifelong participation in movement activity. These skills courses satisfy the four semester hour General Education requirement in physical education. Credts are .5 unless noted.
Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 101 - Boating and Canoeing This course will teach students the basic fundamentals of boating and canoeing.
Students will gain an understanding of the history, water rating system, equipment and techniques of boating and canoeing. The learning environment for this course will be in the classroom, the swimming pool, and at designated outdoor flat water and moving water areas.
Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 102 - SCUBA Certification Credits: 1 |
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PEAC 103 - In-line Skating Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 104 - Swimming Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 105 - Indoor Soccer Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 107 - Water Polo and Aquatic Games Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 108 - Sports for the Disabled I Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 109 - Sports for the Disabled II Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 110 - Tennis Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 111 - Aerobic Dance Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 113 - Variable Resistance Training Fulfills General Education Physical Education requirement.
Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 114 - Hiking and Backpacking Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 115 - Fitness Swimming Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 116 - Jogging Fulfills General Education Physical Education requirement.
Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 117 - Mountain Biking Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 119 - Kayaking Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 120 - Relaxation Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 121 - Tai Chi Chuan Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 122 - Weight Training Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 123 - Tai Ji Jian Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 124 - Walking Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 126 - Orienteering Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 127 - Dance-Ballet l Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 128 - Outdoor Adventure Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 129 - Rock Climbing Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 130 - Dance-Ballroom Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 133 - Dance-Modern Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 134 - Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing Fulfills General Education Physical Education requirement.
Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 135 - Dance-Square l Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 137 - Dance-Tap Fulfills General Education Physical Education requirement.
Credits: .5 |
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PEAC 140 - Dance-Line Dancing Credits: .5 |
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