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• PE 187: Flat-water Canoe Tripping

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course teaches the basic skills and concepts of flat-water canoe camping, such as how to enter and to exit a canoe, tandem paddling techniques, canoe safety, and canoe portaging. Students will also learn basic canoe camping skills, including food planning, how to use camping equipment, and minimum impact camping techniques. Students will participate in a mandatory weekend canoe camping experience to put learned skills to practical use. This is a Wellness and Lifetime Activity Course (offered to all students).
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• PE 188: Sailing

  1.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course offers students an opportunity to develop skills, to learn techniques, and to achieve personal satisfaction in beginning sailing. The course also involves the knowledge and application of the rules of water safety to the sport of sailing. This class is designed for beginners. At its conclusion students will be able to enjoy sailing as a lifetime recreational sport. This is a Wellness and Lifetime Activity Course (offered to all students).
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• PE 189: Basic Canoeing

  2.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Instruction focuses on the fundamental skills and concepts needed to operate a canoe effectively. Furthermore, the student will be introduced to various teaching methodologies and classroom management approaches for teaching in non-traditional settings. Safety procedures will be emphasized including self-rescue and group rescue approaches. Various paddling techniques including power strokes, turning strokes and bracing with the paddle will be examined. In addition, equipment selection and care, boating regulations, trip planning and logistics, outdoor leadership, basic water reading skills, white water clarification and minimum environmental impact techniques will be addressed. An overview of the various types of and safety equipment will be explored.
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• PE 190: Experimental

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A unique and specifically focused course within the general purview of a department which intends to offer it on a "one time only" basis and not as a permanent part of the department's curriculum.
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• PE 191: Foundations of School Wellness

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to introduce the student to the historical, philosophical, cultural and sociological influences that have shaped the profession of teaching health and physical education. A foundational perspective will be taken to clarify the related disciplines, history and current issues of health and physical education and of education, from the ancient cultures to the 21st century. Including the framework involved in the Whole School, whole child, whole Community (WSCC) Model, the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) and the Health Optimizing Physical Education (HOPE) Model.
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• PE 192: Diversity Issues in Physical Education

  2.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will explore differences among students within a variety of physical education settings. Students will learn about other people and explore how others view participation in physical activity and exercise. This course will help students become sensitive to and appreciate the diversity of others, thus, demonstrating responsible social behaviors that will enable them to interact in a positive manner with diverse groups within the physical education enrichment. This is a Theory and Technique Course.
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• PE 195: Workshop

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A workshop is a program which is usually of short duration, narrow in scope, often non-traditional in content and format, and on a timely topic.
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• PE 198: Selected Topics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  A Selected Topics course is a normal, departmental offering which is directly related to the discipline, but because of its specialized nature, may not be able to be offered on a yearly basis by the department.
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• PE 202: Technology for Wellness

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the various types of technology that can be utilized in the area of wellness and fitness. The purpose of this course is to familiarize and enhance students' technology skills to support instruction in various education, wellness and fitness settings. the course includes personal computer use in creating materials to enhance instruction, promotion and assessment. Also included are other emerging technologies, in addition to various internet options. A portion of the course will be conducted using SRU's Learning Management System.
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• PE 227: Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Develop an understanding of disabilities and apply that knowledge in the application of active-living, community-based physical activity programs.
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