Fall Semester 2000 through Summer Semester 2002
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Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

Professors: Vincent J. Melograno (Chairperson), E. Michael Loovis, Susan Ziegler; Associate Professors: Judy Ausherman, Jill Black, Lynn Deering, Richard Hurwitz, James Klinzing, Ken Sparks; Associate Professor Emerita: Jane Pease; Assistant Professors: Tina Kandakai, Kathleen Little; Instructors: John J. McNeeley, George Morton, Mary Motley, Susan Patterson; Adjunct Associate Professor: Stephen Sroka.

Dance Courses

DAN 100 Performance Practicum (1 hour). Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in one PES or DAN dance activity course and permission of instructor. Introduction to the performance techniques of live dance production. Learning, rehearsing, and performing a contemporary dance work in an informal and/or formal setting. Return to top

DAN 120 Dance Movement and Meditation (1 hour). Study of a balanced, efficient use of the body through floor exercise, visual imagery, anatomical knowledge, sequencing, breath support, and "hands-on" experience. Draws from the works of Bartenieff, Feldenkrais, and Sweigard. Return to top

DAN 201 Introduction to Dance (3 hours). Survey course exploring the diverse aesthetic, multi-cultural, and historical aspects of Western dance, including theater, social, and ethnic forms. Arts and Humanities. Return to top

DAN 210 Dance for the Physical Educator (1 hour). Introduction to the fundamentals of dance, providing concentrated experience in assessing and improving personal movement skills, achievement of greater efficiency of movement, and improved skeletal alignment, with focus on clear movement patterning. Theories and skills of dance technique will be explored, including elements of rhythm, phrasing, step patterns, movement combinations, and qualitative and aesthetic considerations. Includes attention to dance teaching strategies. Return to top

DAN 211 Dance History (3 hours). Study of the history of dance and its relationship to the arts and society from the 16th century to the present. Arts and Humanities, Writing. Return to top

DAN 240 Modern Dance III (2 or 3 hours). Prerequisite: PES 141 or permission of instructor. Further study of modern dance theory and skill with emphasis on increasing physical competence and understanding of underlying theory. May be repeated for up to nine hours. Return to top

DAN 250 Ballet III (2 hours). Prerequisite: PES 151 or permission of instructor. Further study of the theory and skills of classical ballet, with emphasis on increasing physical competence and understanding of underlying theory. May be repeated for up to eight hours. Return to top

DAN 300 Modern Dance Repertory (3 hours). Techniques, improvisation, choreography, and production experience leading to public performance. May be taken four times for hour; may also be participated in without hour. Audition is required for entry. Return to top

DAN 301 Dance Composition I (2 hours). Study and exploration of the elements of dance composition; including rhythm, time, space, gesture, and sources of composition material. Return to top

DAN 302 Dance Composition II (2 hours). Prerequisite: DAN 301. Explores the creative process and compositional elements of designing a choreographic work beyond the solo. Student will take the choreographic tools from previous levels of dance composition and apply them to the solo and group work. Return to top

DAN 340 Modern Dance IV (3 hours). Prerequisite: DAN 240 or permission of instructor. Advanced contemporary dance technique expanding upon previously learned modern training to develop advanced movement phrases, integrated body patterning, and sensitivity to the body as an expressive instrument. Return to top

DAN 350 Ballet IV (2 hours). Prerequisite: DAN 250 or permission of instructor. Advanced ballet technique expanding upon previously learned ballet training to develop articulate execution of complex classical ballet vocabulary and refined presentational skills. Return to top

DAN 410 Teaching Dance (2 hours). Prerequisite: DAN 210. Methods for teaching various elements of dance in the elementary and secondary schools. Emphasis is upon developing educational dance/movement activities of both spontaneous and formal structure. Included are dance appreciation and interdisciplinary activities. Return to top

DAN 455 Dance Therapy Methods (3 hours). An introduction to the goals, processes and techniques of dance/movement therapy, including some psychological and physiological theory with an emphasis on personal experience and practice. Return to top

DAN 480 Practicum in Dance (3 hours). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A structured, supervised field experience designed to provide an extended, practical experience in a selected dance setting; designed and executed by the student in consultation with a member of the faculty. Return to top

DAN 496 Independent Study (Hour as Arranged). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Faculty supervised independent study in an area of the student's interest. Return to top

HPR Core Courses

HPR 101 Wellness As A Lifestyle (1 hour). Introduction to lifestyle behaviors over which people can exert some control; emphasis is on benefits of exercise and fitness, proper diet, and stress reduction, along with management of lifestyle behaviors important for good health and lifetime wellness; personal wellness goals are developed. Wellness course. Return to top

HPR 450 Microcomputer Applications in Health and Physical Education (3 hours). Course is designed to help health and physical education professionals learn to use computers to make instruction, record keeping, planning, and analysis more efficient and effective. Major focus is on the identification and use of appropriate, user-friendly software packages. No prior computer experience is necessary. Return to top

Health Courses

HED 200 First Aid and Emergency Care (2 hours). American Red Cross Certification in Community First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and OSHA standards. Return to top

HED 210 Personal Health (3 hours). This course provides an understanding of the responsibility we have for our own health. The themes are personal decision-making and adaptation. Self-assessment inventories are used to involve students in many health issues and provide a means for applying health information in personal decision-making. Becoming a healthy older person is directly related to specific health choices an individual makes at the present time. Therefore the goal of this course is to explore major personal topics and to apply them in order to achieve, maintain, and promote high-level health. Return to top

HED 359 Principles of Health Education (4 hours). Course examines the field of health education in terms of historical developments, professional standards, roles, theoretical foundations, ethics, application, and settings. Program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation will also be covered. Return to top

HED 450 Theories in Health Education and Health Behavior (4 hours). Provides the student with a broad theoretical base for the analysis of healthy/unhealthy behaviors. The research and theoretical literature will be reviewed in areas such as socio-cultural and environmental factors associated with health behaviors, communications, and behavior change strategies in health education. It is hoped that this course will assist the student in the planning and development of effective health education and health promotion programs. An examination of health education and health promotion in terms of historical and philosophical development also will be included. Return to top

HED 451 Organization and Administration of Community Health Programs (4 hours). Provides students with basic knowledge of the principles, foundations, problems, and trends in the organization and administration of community health education. Students will develop a theoretical and functional understanding of the practice of community organizing. Explores current practices of community health for various U.S. health problems and populations, as well as future prospects for community health programs. Explores trends and issues relevant to health education, such as roles, ethics, applications, settings, professional standards, credentialing, and accreditation of programs. Discussions will focus on the political, social, cultural, and economic factors that determine current policies and practices. An overview of the importance of effective program planning, development, implementation and evaluation also will be included and discussed. Return to top

HED 460 Foundations of a Coordinated School Health Program (4 hours). Designed to study the basic principles and practices underlying the organization and administration of a comprehensive school health program. This not only considers the theoretical aspects of a coordinated school health program, but will involve an evaluation of the students' chosen school system in order to compare practice with theory. Also, the role of the school health program in relationship to the school, community, and the family will be explored. Writing. Return to top

HED 461 Methods and Materials for Health Education (3 hours). Prerequisite: HED 460 or equivalent. Course is designed to introduce the student to productive, creative, and innovative methods needed to implement comprehensive school health education at the grade levels in which they are certified. Students will become familiar with organizing and presenting health content, health materials, health curricula, community resources, and communicating healthful lifestyle. Offered spring semester. Return to top

HED 470 Pathophysiology of Disease (4 hours). The study of the etiology of diseases, including progression, diagnosis, and treatment. Focuses on the body's immune defense mechanisms for both chronic and communicable disease; emphasis on basic principles to a variety of examples. Some anatomy and physiology recommended. Return to top

HED 471 Substance Abuse Education (3 hours). Course provides basic knowledge of the physiological, psychological, and sociological effects of substance use, misuse, and abuse. Students will be provided with the opportunity to examine factors that influence substance use, misuse, and abuse and will examine attitudes and behaviors. Drug prevention and intervention programs will be examined and evaluated. Return to top

HED 472 Consumer Health (3 hours). Course deals with the selection and use of products and services that have an impact on personal and community health; the analysis of advertising, methods of distribution, and techniques of selling used to promote health-related items; quackery and government control of health products and services; and guidelines for consumer action when deception, misrepresentation, or fraud is encountered. Students will become more informed consumers of health products and services. Implications for health education also will be considered. Return to top

HED 473 Teaching Human Sexuality (3 hours). Course provides concepts and information about comprehensive sexuality-education programs including moral, physiological, psychological, and social aspects. Emphasis is placed on methodology and organization of human sexuality programs for school and community settings. Return to top

HED 474 Stress Management (3 hours). Designed to assist health, sport, and physical education professionals with examining the role and function of stress in everyday life from a physiological, psychological, and sociological perspective. Personal, situational, and environmental sources of stress are explored along the continuum from distress to eustress. Stress management techniques are examined, including lifestyle management, coping and communication skills, social support, time management, goal-setting and behaviors/practices leading to physical and psychological well-being. Strategies appropriate to school, work, home, social, and exercise settings are explored. Return to top

HED 475 Nutrition and Physical Activity (3 hours). Study of the relationship between nutrition, physical activity, weight management, and human health; highlights the role of proper nutrition for optimum physical performance. Health issues related to nutritional deficiencies and excesses and related therapies are discussed. Practical applications of sound nutritional principles are the focus of the course. Return to top

HED 476 Teaching Nutrition (3 hours). Course explores various instructional materials and strategies available for teaching concepts of nutrition to learners in school and community settings; provides experience in designing and implementing appropriate instructional strategies. Previous knowledge of basic nutritional concepts is recommended. Return to top

HED 477 Social Issues and Needs in Nutrition (3 hours). Study of the relationship between nutrition and the socio-cultural environment. Topics include nutrition and mass media, cancer and diet, nutrients as chemo-preventive agents, drug/nutrient interactions, safety and adequacy of U.S. food supply, world hunger. Return to top

HED 480 Practicum in Health (6 hours). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A structured, supervised field experience designed to provide an extended, practical experience in a selected health setting; designed and executed by the student in consultation with a member of the faculty. Return to top

HED 496 Individual Projects in Health Education (1 or 2 hours). Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. Independent project in a selected area of health education. Project must be approved by and arrangements made with permission of project supervisor and department chair. May be repeated for a maximum of four hours. Return to top

Physical Activity Courses

PES 101 Physical Fitness (1 hour). Focuses on principles of physical fitness, risk factors for cardiovascular disease and how to avoid/overcome them through weight control, exercise, and nutrition. Students work to improve personal fitness levels and develop individualized fitness programs for future participation. Return to top

PES 102 Physical Fitness Orientation (2 hours). Introduction to personal fitness programs with emphasis on measurement, evaluation, and the development of physical fitness and positive long-term fitness attitudes. Return to top

PES 103 Spinning (1 hour). A challenging cycling program on a journey of flat roads, springs, jumps, uphill climbs, and downhill runs; motivational music is used; conducted off-campus at the Downtown YMCA. Return to top

PES 104 Jogging (1 hour). Introduction to techniques, principles, and benefits of jogging. Return to top

PES 105 Weight Training (1 hour). Introduction to techniques, principles, and benefits of weight training. Return to top

PES 106 Walking for Aerobic Fitness (1 hour). Designed to progressively develop cardiorespiratory endurance by walking. Individuals who are at below-normal physical fitness levels will benefit most. Regular walking outside of class will be required. Return to top

PES 107 Cross-Training (1 hour). A program of fitness activities that stresses cardiovascular aspects of training. Emphasis on the use of several sports for the purpose of training for one specific sport. Whole body fitness will include strength, flexibility, and anaerobic power. Return to top

PES 108 BodyPUMP (1 hour). Resistance training class to music; athletic movements work all major muscle groups; pre-choreographed routines use high repetitions and low weights to increase muscle endurance and strength; conducted off-campus at the Downtown YMCA. Return to top

PES 109 Distance Running (1 hour). Prerequisite: Ability to run continuously for 30 minutes. Intended for person who has progressed through the beginning stages of jogging and running. Knowledge and abilities are expanded with respect to the physiological and psychological changes that occur for the distance runner. Return to top

PES 110 Basketball (1 hour). Introduction to basic rules of basketball and fundamentals of team play; emphasis is placed on individual skill development. Return to top

PES 111 Volleyball (1 hour). Introduction to basic rules and concepts of coed volleyball; emphasis on individual skill development. Return to top

PES 112 Intermediate Volleyball (1 hour). Designed to give the volleyball enthusiast an opportunity to explore advanced skill techniques of the game. Focus is on the development of strategies that apply to the game of "Power Volleyball." Return to top

PES 113 Y Strength Training Instructor Certification (1 hour). Designed to instruct participants in strength training using selected strength equipment and free weights; national certification awarded upon successful completion; cost for text is required; conducted off-campus at the Downtown YMCA. Return to top

PES 114 Relaxation Training (1 hour). Designed to assist students in understanding the impact of stress on their lives, recognizing early warning signs of stress, and developing strategies to reduce levels of stress and tension. Course focuses on the variety of techniques used to achieve a state of attentive relaxation. Return to top

PES 115 Softball (1 hour). An introduction to the basic rules of softball and the fundamentals of team play; emphasis on individual skill development. Return to top

PES 116 Soccer (1 hour). An introduction to the basic rules of soccer and the fundamentals of team play; emphasis on individual skill development. Return to top

PES 117 Rock Climbing (1 hour). Experience "free climbing" and "bouldering" in an indoor rock environment; basic climbing and movement techniques; learn basic knots used and needed by climbers; become Belay Certified; additional fee required; conducted at CSU Woodling Gym and off-campus at Cleveland Rock Gym. Return to top

PES 118 Intermediate Wallyball (1 hour). An introduction to the basic rules and concepts of coed wallyball (similar to volleyball except played in a racquetball court); emphasis is on refinement of skills of the game of volleyball. Return to top

PES 119 Field Hockey (1 hour). Designed to develop fundamental skills and knowledge of rules, game-play strategies, and skill techniques in the game of field hockey; game-specific physical conditioning also emphasized. Return to top

PES 120 Beginners Swimming - Level 1-4 (1 hour). For both the nonswimmer and low-skilled swimmer; includes Red Cross beginner and advanced beginner training. Return to top

PES 121 Intermediate Swimming - Level 5-6 (1 hour). For the individual with middle-range swimming skills; based on the Red Cross learn-to-swim format. Return to top

PES 122 Swimmers - Level 7-8 (1 hour). For the individual who has mastered the middle-range swimming skills and who wishes to develop greater swimming competency; based on the Red Cross learn-to-swim format. Return to top

PES 123 Synchronized Swimming (1 hour). Introduction to basic stunts of synchronized swimming; emphasis on individual skill development. Return to top

PES 125 Water Exercise Certification (2 hours). Prerequisite: Certification as aerobics instructor, life guard, or Water Safety Instructor (WSI). Development of skills and knowledge to create and instruct safe and effective water aerobic/exercise classes; preparation for becoming certified by the Aquatic Exercise Association. Return to top

PES 126 Lifeguard Training (2 hours). Prerequisites: Swim 500 yards continuously performing at least 50 yards each of the front crawl, breast stroke, side stroke, lifesaving stroke, elementary backstroke; surface dive to 9 feet and retrieve 10-pound brick; surface dive to 5 feet and swim 15 feet underwater; and tread water for 1 minute. Regular Red Cross course leading to certification in lifeguard training. Standard First Aid and CPR must be current by conclusion of course. Return to top

PES 127 Water Safety Instructor (3 hours). Instruction leading to Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification; emphasis on development of swimming skills and methods of organization, teaching, and skill analysis of swimming programs. Return to top

PES 128 Aquatic Fitness (1 hour). Prerequisite: Intermediate swimming skills. Focuses on principles of physical fitness applied to aquatic activities. Students work to improve personal fitness levels through swimming and other activities in the pool. Return to top

PES 130 Beginning Springboard Diving (1 hour). Basic diving instruction from both the one- and three-meter boards. Return to top

PES 132 Skin Diving (1 hour). Prerequisites: Swim 50 feet underwater, perform survival float 20 minutes, tow an inert swimmer 40 yards, swim 300 yards in a maximum of 10 minutes. Introduction to the safe handling of mask, fins, and snorkel, and the related underwater environment. Return to top

PES 134 Scuba Diving (2 hour). Prerequisites: Swim 75 feet underwater, perform survival float 20 minutes, tow an inert swimmer 50 yards, swim 400 yards in less than 10 minutes, permission of instructor only. Opportunity to learn safe skin- and scuba-diving skills. N.A.U.I. and Y.M.C.A. certification available upon successful completion of course work plus additional open water tests. Additional fee charged.

PES 136 Canoeing and Small Crafts (1 hour). Designed for gaining knowledge of small craft safety and acquiring practical experience in the proper handling of small crafts; emphasis placed on canoeing. Previous minimum background through Red Cross Intermediate Swimming recommended. Return to top

PES 138 Basic Sailing (1 hour). Course offered in conjunction with American Red Cross. Provides hands-on experience in boat handling, points of sail, types and classes of boats, sails and rigging, required and recommended equipment, safety and rescue techniques, artificial respiration. Return to top

PES 140 Modern Dance I (1 hour). Introduction to the fundamental theories and skills of modern dance. May be repeated for up to three hours. Return to top

PES 141 Modern Dance II (2 hours). Continued study of the fundamental theories and skills of modern dance. May be repeated for up to six hours. Return to top

PES 146 Jazz Dance I (1 hour). Introduction to the fundamental theories and skills of jazz dance. May be repeated for up to three hours. Return to top

PES 147 Tap Dance I (1 hour). Introduction to the skills, rhythms, and stylization of tap dance. Return to top

PES 148 Tap Dance II (1 hour). Expanding on previous techniques of Tap Dance I with emphasis on complex phasing. Return to top

PES 150 Ballet I (1 hour). Introduction to the fundamental theories and skills of classical ballet. May be repeated for up to three hours. Return to top

PES 151 Ballet II (2 hours). Continued study of the fundamental theories and skills of classical ballet. May be repeated for up to six hours. Return to top

PES 154 African Dance (1 hour). Focuses on performance, understanding, and enjoyment of West African traditional dance in order to develop a fundamental awareness and appreciation of it as an art form and its social and cultural contributions to society. Return to top

PES 156 Traditional Social Dance I (1 hour). Introduction to the basic steps of various social dances, including the fox trot, waltz, jitterbug, polka, and cha-cha. Return to top

PES 157 Traditional Social Dance II (1 hour). Continued study of various social dances, including the fox trot, waltz, jitterbug, polka, cha-cha, and tango. Return to top

PES 158 Aerobic Jazz (1 hour). Includes basic jazz exercises and a variety of easy and fun-filled dance routines. Dances are combined into an aerobic framework (continuous rhythmic movement); warm-ups, high-level activity, and cool-down periods. Return to top

PES 160 Water Aerobics (1 hour). A non-swimming aerobic and dance exercise class for adults of all age groups and activity levels. Taught in the shallow water, this course uses choreographed movements to provide toning, conditioning, and aerobic benefits along with aesthetic experiences and body awareness. The activity uses the water to cushion joints, neutralize gravity, and add buoyancy. Return to top

PES 162 Yoga I (1 hour). Comprehensive instruction in the three basic aspects of classical Yoga: exercise, correct breathing, and relaxation/meditation. Yoga theory, scheduling, stress management, and nutrition discussed in relation to individual goals. American Yoga Association instructors. Return to top

PES 163 Yoga II (1 hour). Prerequisite: PES 162. Emphasizes the exercise portion of the curriculum and increasing the number and the difficulty of exercises while working within individual limitations; several new breathing techniques also taught. American Yoga Association instructors. Return to top

PES 165 Self-Defense (1 hour). Study of preventive measures and self-protection techniques. Return to top

PES 166 Beginning Fencing (1 hour). For the beginner, course focuses on the attack and defense techniques using the foil. Return to top

PES 167 Intermediate Fencing (1 hour). Prerequisite: PES 166 or equivalent. Further development of attack and defense techniques using the foil. Return to top

PES 168 Beginning Tae Kwon Do (1 hour). Introduction to the traditional Korean martial art of self-defense, including basic principles of punching, kicking, striking, blocking, and practical self-defense skills. Rank/belt promotional test is available at the end of the course. Return to top

PES 169 Intermediate Tae Kwon Do (1 hour). Prerequisite: PES 168 or permission of instructor. The skills of the novice are developed through reinforcement of basic techniques. Advancement of rank/belt is possible at the end of the course. Return to top

PES 170 Aikido I (1 hour). Introduction to this graceful, dancelike, and nonviolent Japanese art of self-defense, includes study of the basic movement and tumbling skills, principles of centering, energy flow and focus, and blending of energies. Return to top

PES 171 Aikido II (1 hour). Prerequisite: PES 170 or permission of instructor. Continued practice of the basic techniques and principles learned in beginning Aikido as well as the introduction of skills and techniques. Testing for rank is possible at the end of the course. Return to top

PES 174 T'ai Chi Ch'uan I (1 hour). Ancient nonaggressive Chinese martial art which also serves as a form of moving meditation and exercise. There is a short-form course consisting of 33 movements which can be learned and understood in a semester session. Return to top

PES 176 Golf (1 hour). Introduction to fundamental golf skills, rules, etiquette, equipment, and playing opportunities. Analysis of swing by instant video replay is used. Return to top

PES 178 In-Line Skating (1 hour). Covers basics to more advanced moves for both novice and experienced in-line skaters; street smarts, safety techniques, and how to care for equipment; training steps for in-line racing; students must supply own equipment. Return to top

PES 179 Cycling (1 hour). Basic riding techniques and essentials of training for mountain biking, touring, commuting, racing, or pleasure-riding; how to ride safely and confidently in traffic; meets needs of the serious cyclist and those riding for fun and fitness. Students must supply own equipment. Return to top

PES 180 Badminton (1 hour). Course designed for various levels of badminton skill with individual and group instruction in basic skills and strategies for singles and doubles play. Return to top

PES 182 Beginning Tennis (1 hour). Introduction to the basic rules of tennis and fundamentals of singles and doubles play; emphasis on individual skill development. Return to top

PES 183 Intermediate Tennis (1 hour). Continuation of individual skill development with emphasis on technique and game strategy. Return to top

PES 185 Bowling (1 hour). For all levels of bowling skill from beginner on up; a programmed recreational activity conducted off campus. Return to top

PES 187 Beginning Squash (1 hour). Introduction to the fundamental skills, knowledge, and values of the game of squash racquets including application of abilities in game situations. Return to top

PES 188 Beginning Racquetball (1 hour). Introduction to rules, strategies, and etiquette of racquetball; opportunity to play all four-wall variations of the game: singles, cut-throat, and doubles in a coed setting. Return to top

PES 189 Intermediate Racquetball (1 hour). Designed to give the racquetball enthusiast an opportunity to explore advanced skill techniques of the game, focusing on the development of strategies for the improvement of a player's skill and understanding of the game. Return to top

PES 190 Tumbling and Trampoline (1 hour). Introduction to skill techniques needed to perform basic moves on the mats and trampoline. Focus is on values and safety. Activities designed to develop body awareness and progression from simple to complex skills. Return to top

PES 195 Skiing (1 hour). Development of knowledge and skills in beginner, intermediate, or advanced, intermediate snow skiing; conducted off campus. Additional fee charged. Return to top

PES 198 Adapted Physical Education Programming (1 hour). Offered to all students who, because of permanent or temporary disabilities, cannot participate in the regularly offered physical activity courses. Students will be involved in activities designed to deal with their specific problems, and receive hour for their efforts. May be repeated for up to eight hours. Return to top

PES 199 Special Programs (1 hour). Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Designed for the student who may wish, because of special interest, to receive hour for participation in recreational or sports activities not included in the courses listed above. Students wishing to receive hour for this must report to the Physical Education office to make arrangements for approval and verification of the activity. May be repeated for up to five hours. Return to top

PES 240 Modern Dance III (2 to 3 hours). Prerequisite: PES 141 or permission of instructor. Further study of modern-dance theory and skill, with emphasis on increasing physical competence and understanding of underlying theory. May be repeated for up to six hours. Return to top

PES 250 Ballet III (2 hours). Prerequisite: PES 151 or permission of instructor. Further study of the theory and skills of classical ballet, with emphasis on increasing physical competence and understanding of underlying theory. May be repeated for up to six hours. Return to top

Physical Education Professional Courses

PED 200 Foundations of Sport, Exercise, and Movement (2 hours). Examination of the disciplines, professions, and careers relating to physical education and sport, including the historical perspective, as well as current issues and problems that influence philosophical, psychological, and physiological aspects of sport and activity participation. Return to top

PED 205 Introduction to Sports Management (2 hours). Examines sport and sport-related organizations and acquaints students with job opportunities in the profession. A brief overview of the body of knowledge concerning sport management is included. Future trends in sports management will be highlighted. Return to top

PED 210-213 Group I Forms of Movement (1 hour). Prerequisites: Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge of rules, skill techniques, and strategies of the game. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity. The following Group I courses will be offered:

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PED 215-218 Group II Forms of Movement (1 hour). Prerequisites: Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge or rules, skill techniques, and strategies of each game or sport. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity. The following Group II courses will be offered:

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PED 220-222, 227, and REC 460 Alternative/Lifetime Sports (1 hour). Courses in this block of study are designed to expose the student to the various adventure education-type sport activities. Emphasis will be on the development of sport-specific basic skills and knowledge related to each of the sport activities. The following Alternative/Lifetime Sports courses will be offered (typically in a weekend or other intensive period schedule format):

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PED 225 Gymnastics (2 hours). The student will have the opportunity to develop the fundamental skills necessary for tumbling activities, pyramid building, couple stunts, and select pieces of apparatus work. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity. Attention will be paid to safety, skill analysis, class management, and assessment. Return to top

PED 226 Swimming (1 hour). Prerequisite: Red Cross Level 4, Learn to Swim Proficiency. Analysis of aquatic skills, methods and strategies of instruction, progressions, classroom management in aquatic settings, and evaluation. Return to top

PED 227 Aerobic Instructor Training (1 hour). Development of skills and knowledge necessary to create and instruct safe and effective aerobic dance classes. Return to top

PED 250 Mental Skills Training (2 hours). This course is designed for student athletes and performers (including musicians) who are interested in improving their practice and competitive behaviors. Focuses on identifying and improving performance enhancement strategies that can be incorporated into an overall mental performance plan. Return to top

PED 270 Aquatic Programs (3 hours). Prerequisite: PED 226. The study of the broad field of aquatics, including self-propelled and equipment-propelled activities. An understanding of certification programs, including swimming, boating, and sailing, and the ability to effectively contrast programs when more than one exists. An understanding of swimming pool chemistry to pass National Pool and Spa Foundation Pool Operators Course. Return to top

PED 285 Adapted Aquatics (2 hours). Instruction leading to Red Cross adapted aquatics certification. Emphasis on instructing adapted physical education through the medium of water; methods of organizing, administering, and implementing a program for the handicapped. Return to top

PED 301 Early Childhood/Middle Childhood Physical Education (3 hours). The course will include movement and skill concepts necessary to successfully implement and teach in the K-6 setting. Major emphasis will be given to developmentally appropriate games, sports, and activities for each grade. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to practice skills and activities learned both in lab and field settings. Attention will be given to the organization, management, and assessment of students in this age group. A wide variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments will be explored and practiced. Return to top

PED 302 Middle Childhood/Adolescent-Young Adult Physical Education (3 hours). Development of teaching strategies and styles necessary for the implementation of team, individual, and contemporary (requiring minimum skill acquisition for success) activities from 6th-grade through adulthood. Emphasis will be placed on practical teaching concerns, such as skills needed for class control and activity adaptation for special populations as well as sensitivity to the diversity in our classrooms. Special attention will be given to the full inclusion of all children regardless of physical skill, physical or mental disabilities, or environmental limitations of facilities. Course includes a lab assignment which will provide the student with an opportunity to practice teaching in a PES activity course. Return to top

PED 310 Athletic Training I (3 hours). Prerequisite: HED 200, or equivalent. Prevention, protection, and first-aid care of injuries occurring in physical education and athletic activities; evaluation of latest medical methods, protective devices, diet, and conditioning practices. Return to top

PED 311 Athletic Training II (4 hours). Prerequisite: PED 310. Concentrated study of advance principles and techniques involved in the proper functioning of an athletic trainer, designed specifically for those completing athletic training certification program. Course also covers overview of legal and administration issues most often encountered in the field of athletic training. Return to top

PED 316 Health and Physical Education for Classroom Teachers (3 hours). Principles, objectives, curriculum, and methodology in teaching health education and physical education at the elementary-school level. Return to top

PED 322 Kinesiology (3 hours). Prerequisite: BIO 266. Study of the scientific basis of human movement and the implements used in activity. The biomechanics of physical activity is reviewed and movement is analyzed. The musculoskeletal system is studied and application is made to posture, locomotion, and selected physical-activity skills. The application of biomechanics and anatomy is emphasized during instructional activities and laboratories. Return to top

PED 324 Physical Fitness (2 hours). Designed for the evaluation and development of personal physical fitness. Hands-on fitness evaluation and exercise prescription for the healthy and cardiac patient are discussed with emphasis on risk factor reduction. This course must be taken with PED 325 and is designed for physical-education majors only. Return to top

PED 325 Physiology Of Exercise (2 hours). Prerequisite: BIO 267. Study of the physiological function during physical activity and the effects of exercise-training programs. The functional basis for physical activity and fitness, including metabolic energy sources, cardiorespiratory function, muscle contraction, temperature regulation, and gender comparisons are studied. Laboratory activities focus on the application and measurement of physiological function during exercise. This course must be taken with PED 324 and is designed for physical-education majors only. Return to top

PED 328 Legal and Administrative Aspects of Physical Education (4 hours). Prerequisite: HED 200. Legal aspects of physical education will include negligence, intentional torts, contracts, Americans With Disabilities Act (IDEA), and appropriate components of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Administration will include not-for-profit business organizations and the role of the school, finance, and planning. Return to top

PED 330 Motor Learning and Development (4 hours). Introductory course in motor learning and motor development; emphasis on utilizing basic knowledge of the developmental and learning processes for more effective understanding as to why and how children and adults learn and perform motor skills. Return to top

PED 370 Coaching Swimming (2 hours). Prerequisite: PED 226. Emphasis on teaching and evaluating skills and the development of skills in various age groups. Training techniques, rule interpretation, and program development in competitive swimming and diving. Return to top

PED 371 Coaching Basketball (2 hours). Techniques and methods of coaching basketball; with emphasis on team drills, strategy, and program development and evaluation. Return to top

PED 372 Coaching Soccer (2 hours). Study of coaching progressions for skills and tactics, analysis of teaching styles and effective instructional methods, lecture on the development of team tactics, in-depth analysis of principles of team play, technical breakdown of basic skills, practical coaching experience during lab sessions. Return to top

PED 373 Coaching Wrestling (2 hours). Study of fundamental methods for teaching, officiating, and evaluating wrestling programs; emphasis on modest degree of individual skill necessary to teach effectively. Return to top

PED 374 Coaching Track and Field (2 hours). A methodology of training course. Emphasis on the latest training techniques and coaching strategies used to develop and train the specific skill areas of the track-and-field athlete. Return to top

PED 375 Coaching Baseball (2 hours). Study of techniques and methods of baseball, with emphasis on all positions and strategy of baseball drills, conditioning, organization, and psychology of coaching. Return to top

PED 376 Coaching Volleyball (2 hours). Study of organization and implementation of a competitive volleyball program in the public schools, with emphasis on skill analysis, strategy and training, and practice techniques. Return to top

PED 380 Clinical Aquatic Practicum - Cleveland State (3 hours). Prerequisites: PES 126, PES 127, PED 270 and permission of program coordinator. Field experience in aquatics performed at the Cleveland State University Aquatic Center. Return to top

PED 410 Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation (3 hours). Prerequisite: PED 311. An introductory course focusing on the concepts and principles of rehabilitation programs, including determining goals and objectives; exercise selection; and methods of evaluating and recording progress; and criteria for return to competition. Return to top

PED 411 Therapeutic Modalities (3 hours). A concentrated course examining the physiological principles and operational procedures of contemporary therapeutic modalities as they relate to the care and treatment of athletic injuries. Return to top

PED 415 Evaluation in Physical Education (3 hours). The purpose, uses, and methods of evaluating physical-activity performance. The primary emphasis is on effective selection, construction, and administration of tests, as well as the evaluation of test results in the psychomotor domain. Basic descriptive statistical skills are developed to organize and interpret test scores used in evaluating physical activity. Laboratory sessions focus on test administration and construction. Return to top

PED 430 Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Activity (4 hours). This course provides an overview to the field of sport and exercise psychology, history, and contemporary directions. The content focuses on the psychological variables (personalities, motivational orientations, achievement, competitiveness and anxiety levels), sociological variables (the environmental influences affecting sport and exercise participants), group processes, performance enhancement strategies, and motivational strategies for enhancing health and well-being through sport and exercise (exercise adherence, substance abuse/eating disorders, injury and burnout). Teaching strategies involving the application of psychological skills training to physical skill acquisition will also be covered. In addition, psychosocial considerations of sport across age groups, race, and gender will be explored. Writing. Return to top

PED 435 Physical Education for Students With Disabilities (4 hours). Study of rationale underlying the provision for physical-education programs for students with disabilities; organization, administration, and conduct of physical education programs for the most prevalent types of educational and medical conditions found in schools and agencies; assists the student to develop placements that adhere to the doctrine of the least-restrictive environment. Includes clinical experiences. Return to top

PED 440 Modes and Models in Physical Education (4 hours). Prerequisite: Professional education core. Strategies for instructional planning, implementation, and assessment of physical education programs are presented and analyzed within the context of the multi-age learning setting; development of the organizing centers, content goals, objectives, evaluation procedures (including alternative assessment), and learning experiences; emphasis on development of a variety of teaching strategies and classroom management skills. Course includes clinical and field teaching experiences. Writing. Return to top

PED 445 Gateway to the Profession: Communication and Collaboration (3 hours). A course that brings closure to the accrued knowledge and skills relating to all aspects of teaching. The emphasis in course work will focus on the practical application of the information in public or private educational settings. Taken during the student-teaching semester. Return to top

PED 450 Psychology of Sport and Exercise (4 hours). Reviews the major theories of sport psychology and identifies the strategies involved in the development, maintenance, and change of sport and exercise behavior. The course will focus on both theoretical and applied research in the field of sport and exercise psychology. Offered spring semester in even-numbered years. Return to top

PED 454 Sport and Society (3 hours). Examines the effects of social change on the structure and function of sport. The class traces the history of sociological theory and research as it has been applied to play and sport. The course explores the popular concept that sport mirrors society through topics such as sport and politics, economics, racism, sexism, violence, and the impact of media on sport. In addition, the changes in the role and functions of youth sport, high school, college, professional sports and the Olympics are explored. Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years. Return to top

PED 456 Individualized Physical Education for Children with Special Needs (3 hours). Study of evaluative procedures used to identify the unique needs of students with disabilities in physical education; development of annual goals and benchmarks for helping students acquire motor skills; enables special educators to establish themselves as resource persons. Includes a clinical experience. Return to top

PED 461 Sport Governance (3 hours). Governance structures used in amateur and professional sports will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on the International Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic Committee, and the National Governing Bodies; the National Collegiate Athletic Association; high school leagues; professional team sports leagues; and individual sport organizations. Return to top

PED 462 Facility Management and Sport Marketing (4 hours). Prerequisite: PED 465 or equivalent. Provides an overview of a wide range of sports facilities and encourages students to specialize in two areas. Planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, security, scheduling, evaluation, and risk management of facilities are presented in detail. Flooring, lighting, acoustics, and drainage are studied. Identification of the sport product and overview of marketing applied to sport will include consumer behavior; the role of research, and market management, segmentation, pricing, promotion, and place. Return to top

PED 465 Law and Policy Studies in Sport and Physical Education (4 hours). An overview of the legal and social policy issues most often encountered in sport and physical activity; with emphasis on tort and selected areas of constitutional, commercial, contract, labor, and intellectual property law. The law will be applied to the amateur and professional sport environments, recreation and leisure activities, and to instruction and rehabilitation. Leading court decisions will be explained and will guide students in an in-depth study of their choice and a comprehensive risk management presentation. Return to top

PED 470 Seminar in Training and Conditioning (3 hours). Study of the principles upon which physical activity, training, and conditioning programs are based. Methods to enhance physical fitness and sport performance and application to program design for a variety of groups and activities. Evaluation of personal fitness level is conducted. Return to top

PED 471 Biomechanics of Sport and Fundamental Skills (3 hours). Biomechanics, the study of human movement, will focus on balance, buoyancy, leverage, force, angles of rebound, projectiles, motion, and kinesthesis. They will be used to analyze fundamental movement and create specialized sports skills. These factors will be related to learning theory, coaching techniques, and individualization of instruction. The course, designed to accommodate persons new to biomechanics, will enable sport management personnel to recognize efficient movement in visual media and to describe sport skills accurately; coaches and teachers will learn to identify error in sport skills. Return to top

PED 472 Physiology of Aging (3 hours). Course is designed to develop an understanding of the physiological, social, and emotional changes which accompany the aging process. Emphasis will be placed on evaluation of physical, sensory, motor, and cognitive changes which accompany aging. Special attention will be paid to developing programs for the elderly in exercise, prevention of falling, improvements in strength, and sense of well-being. Return to top

PED 480 Internship and Senior Seminar (8 to 12 hours). Prerequisite: Senior status and permission of program coordinator. A supervised field experience in the student's area of expertise designed to integrate theory and practice. Seminar component integrates all facets of a specific major with the contemporary needs of the industry. Futuristic and state-of-the-art equipment, facilities, program, and needs of society will be the focus. Return to top

PED 493 Special Topics in Sport Education (2 to 4 hours). Study of current topics of interest in the discipline of sport and sport education. Specific topics and hours will be based on analysis of need at the time each course is scheduled and may include such topics as motivating students in physical education, applying sport psychology strategies to enhance performance, the emerging role of women in sport, and improving exercise adherence. Return to top

PED 496 Individual Projects in Physical Education (1 or 2 hours). Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. Independent project in a selected area of physical education; project must be approved by and arrangements made with permission of project supervisor and department chair. May be repeated for a maximum of four hours. Return to top

Recreation Courses 

REC 200 Leisure and Society (3 hours). Introduction to the concepts, foundations, and principles fundamental to the study of leisure in society. Provides an overview of recreation delivery systems, the recreation profession, and the administration of recreational programs. Examines current issues, future trends, and career options in the leisure field. Return to top

REC 460 Outdoor Recreation (2 hours). Wilderness education focusing on the development and mastery of personal competency skills needed for survival and enjoyment of outdoor recreational activities. Return to top