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• PE 149: Tennis

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course teaches basic fundamentals. The rules, regulations, and history of tennis also will be covered, along with strategies of the single and double games. This is a Wellness and Lifetime Activity Course (offered to all students).
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• PE 152: Principles of School Wellness I

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is an orientation to the art and the science of teaching physical education at the K-12 levels. Framed within the Collaborative Approach to Learning and Health: Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child, students will study this latest collaborative approach to learning and health which is reflective of a local community and anchored in schools. Required school observations in diverse settings will provide students with the experience to observe and reflect upon class climate, responsibilities for fostering a positive learning environment and high quality teaching. The study of health trends in youth will envelop the latest model of how schools are promoting a comprehensive school-based physical activity model and the role physical education teacher play in it. Schools central to professional development including a writing assessment, resume development and starting a professional portfolio are used as artifacts of reflective practice at this initial state of teacher education. This is a Theory course (open to Physical Education majors only).
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• PE 166: Coaching Practicum

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  The coaching practicum is designed to provide the student with a realistic experience at a level and in a setting similar to that in which he/she wishes to obtain employment. The practicum experience is a 50-hour learning opportunity in which the student assists in all phases of the operation of an athletic program. The student may not be the head coach, unless a direct supervisor is present. The student may not be a current participating athlete on the team. The student may not work with the same team twice. Each experience must be at a different level if working with the same sport. A minimum of two different sports must be included in the practicum experiences. (For example: HS baseball, Little League baseball, HS football). Each student must complete a contract with the athletic program and submit the contract to the coaching practicum coordinator (University supervisor) for approval. The coordinator will then contact the athletic program for verification of the learning experience, dates of the experiences and details of evaluation procedures.
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• PE 168: Physical Activity and Wellbeing in Society

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course introduces students to inquiry techniques and strategies used to study human behavior in the social sciences. Also reviewed are patterns of social behavior as they relate to physical activity and well-being. Students will examine why physical activity behaviors have changed over time, and the effects these changes have had on humans and society. Students will analyze physical activity trends and initiatives throughout the world, and using a social-ecological approach will design a solution for how communities, businesses, schools and workplaces can re-engineer physical activity back into society.
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• PE 175: Teaching of Track and Field

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Emphasizes track and field skill acquisition along with identification of appropriate teaching methods associated with these activities. This is a Theory and Technique Course (open to Physical Education majors only).
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• PE 177: Teaching of Self-Defense/Lacrosse

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  The course deals with the skills, knowledge, and attributes needed for self-defense and lacrosse. This course also emphasizes the teaching, coaching, officiating, and physical skill development of men's and women's lacrosse. This is a Theory and Technique Course (open to Physical Education majors only).
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• PE 181: Adventures in Backpacking

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course teaches the basic knowledge and skills of backpacking travel in a temperate environment. Techniques such as how to use and to carry a backpack, hiking skills including route selection and trail negotiation with a pack, map, and compass techniques, knowledge and care of backpacking equipment, planning backpacking trips, and environmentally sound backpacking skills will be covered. The course includes a mandatory weekend trip to put skills to practical use. This is a Wellness and Lifetime Activity Course (offered to all students).
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• PE 182: Introduction to Rock Climbing

  2.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course introduces students to the fundamental skills of top rope rock climbing. Beginning skills in belaying, static climbing, rappelling, prussiking, artificial wall climbing safety considerations and minimal environmental approaches will be covered. The student will be introduced to various teaching methodologies and classroom management approaches specific to rock climbing community and commercial settings.
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• PE 184: Adventure Games

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to provide physical activity and direct experience in adventure challenges requiring self-discipline, willingness to try, and personal commitment. Coursework includes physical fitness and flexibility exercises, aerobic games, cooperative games and nongames, group initiatives, trust activities, and challenge course low and high elements involving perceived physical and psychological risk and challenges. This is a Wellness and Lifetime Activity Course (offered to all students).
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• PE 186: Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

  2.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This introductory course is designed to explore the fundamental skills and safety concepts necessary to participate in cross country skiing and snowshoeing effectively. The physical and cognitive benefits of outdoor aerobic activities will be addressed. Safety approaches to cold weather activities will be explored. Various skiing and snowshoeing techniques including diagonal stride, kick concept, double poling, descending/ascending, striding, turning and walking/running will be examined. In addition, equipment selection and care, trip planning and logistics, and minimum environmental impact techniques will be addressed.
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