Physical Education & Health Education Courses

PHE 2050 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH EDUCATION (4)
formerly PXS 2050, KIN 2050
A basic introduction to physical education and health education including the philosophical and historical foundations of each. Emphasis is also placed on helping to familiarize the students with the major and in becoming professionals in physical education and health education.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: spring

PHE 2090 SPORT PEDAGOGY I (3)
formerly PXS 2090, KIN 2090
The first of two courses in the pedagogy sequence is designed to explore the teaching-learning process and develop teaching skills. This course focuses specifically on the planning and the implementation of developmentally appropriate physical education programs in elementary school. The course is aligned with the NC Healthful Living curriculum.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: spring

PHE 2200 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH EDUCATION (3)
formerly PXS 2200, KIN 2200
Introduction to using published systematic assessment instruments and the development of new instruments as objective tools for assessment. Attention will be given to the application of Web technology, Microsoft Office, video analysis software, and social networking Websites in lesson planning, skill assessment, and advocacy for physical education and health education. Designed computer intensive course for Physical Education and Health Education majors.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: spring

PHE 3050 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION (3)
formerly PXS 4050, KIN 3050
This course prepares students to effectively participate in the process of measurement and evaluation with regards to their respective fields. Students will emphasize characteristics of reliable and valid measurement and evaluations processes in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains. Students will participate in learning opportunities that develop their abilities search for credible sources of assessments, administer protocols and procedures to promote quality data collection efforts, descriptively analyze quantitative data utilizing Excel, create cognitive tests, and understand how the incorporation of technology improves the measurement and evaluation process.
Prerequisite: Completion of MAT 1050 or higher or permission of the instructor
Offered: fall

PHE 3060 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3)
formerly PXS 3060, KIN 3060
The nature of physical education services, administration, and instructional processes for specific disabilities, including modification of activities, facilities, equipment, and the development of I.E.P.’s.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: fall

PHE 3110 PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH EDUCATION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (3)
formerly PXS 3110, KIN 3110
This course familiarizes the student with the major concepts of Healthful Living. Students will develop and implement a minimum of two health education lesson plans. The role of the classroom teacher in effective physical education instruction and physical activity for all students will also be addressed.
Designed for elementary education majors only.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: spring

PHE 3115 HEALTH EDUCATION (3)
formerly PXS 3100, KIN 3115
Designed to prepare students to be competent teachers of comprehensive health education topics to school-aged children. Students will learn to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive health education program for children in grades K-12. The course is aligned with the NC Healthful Living curriculum.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: spring

PHE 3300 BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH EDUCATION (3)
formerly PXS 3300, KIN 3300
This course presents concepts and strategies that have been found to be effective in creating productive classroom learning environments. Assignments are designed to help develop strategies to be used in classroom settings. Topics include establishing classroom rules and expectations, classroom organization and operation, supporting appropriate student behavior, understanding of cultural and religious differences, positive behavior management, and promoting student independence and intrinsic motivation.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: fall

PHE 3400 SPORT PEDAGOGY II (3)
formerly PXS 3400, KIN 3400
This is the second course in the pedagogy sequence and is designed to explore the teaching-learning process and develop teaching skills. This course focuses specifically on the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate physical education programs in secondary schools. The course is aligned with the NC Healthful Living curriculum.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: fall

PHE 3410 SPORT PEDAGOGY III (3)
formerly PXS 3410
This is the third course in the pedagogy sequence and is designed to explore the teaching-learning process and develop teaching skills. This course focuses specifically on the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate physical education programs in secondary schools. The course is aligned with the NC Healthful Living curriculum.
Prerequisite: none
Offered: fall

PHE 4000 TRENDS AND ISSUES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION HEALTH EDUCATION (3)
The focus of this course is to explore, examine, and critically analyze current sociocultural trends in K-12 Physical Education Health Education. This is an advanced course utilizing readings and discussions to better understand the impact current issues could have on PEHE.

PHE 4060 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION PRACTICUM (3)
formerly PXS 4060, KIN 4060
This course requires A minimum of forty hours in an accredited school, engaging in non-instructional activities and the effective instruction of students with disabilities in physical education. Students will be supervised by a cooperating teacher and a member of the Physical Education Department faculty.
Prerequisite: PHE 3060 or permission of the instructor
Offered: fall and spring