PET 2060 Analysis of Team Sports . . . . . 3(3,0)
Designed for potential physical education teachers and sports administrators. Emphasis is on development and understanding of skills in the most popular team sports in physical education and sports programs. Students are expected to participate in the class by practicing and learning sports skills in a logical and progressive manner.

PET 2622 Advanced Prevention and Care of Injuries in Health, Leisure, and Sports . . . . . 3(3,0)
Fitness and health, prevention and care of injuries, and restoration and rehabilitation of the injured. Prerequisite: Standard first aid and anatomy and physiology.

PET 2948 Service Learning Field Study I . . . . . 1-3(VARIABLE)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty "customize" courses to fit a full range of services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 4-6 hours per week must be done at the field site per semester hour of credit.

PET 3020 Foundations of Physical Education . . . . . 3(3,0)
For physical education majors. Designed to acquaint them with the knowledge and understanding related to the development of physical education and sport and its significance to modern society.

PET 3300 Kinesiology . . . . . 3(3,0)
Identifies developmental patterns of basic motor skills and structural components that influence the basic motor skills of all age groups; analyzes the mechanical, psychological and physiological principles underlying human motor performance; and offers assessment and prescriptive opportunities for the individual. A non-lab science course.

PET 3330C Functional Kinesiology . . . . . 4(3,1)
Provides an understanding of the musculo-skeletal system of the human body and those factors that influence physical activity and sport performance. Prerequisite: ZOO 3733 and PCB 4703.

PET 3351 Exercise Physiology . . . . . 4(3,3)
Application of physiological principles to study of man and human performance related to health, sports and leisure activities. Prerequisites: Anatomy and physiology. Corequisite: PET 3351L.

PET 3640 Sports for the Handicapped . . . . . 3(3,0)
Handicapping conditions and how physical activity is adapted to the special needs of individuals with these conditions.

PET 3948 Service Learning Field Study II . . . . . 1-3(VARIABLE)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty "customize" courses to fit a full range of services that are available in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the agreement of the student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 4-6 hours per week must be done at the field site per semester hour of credit.

PET 4XXX Exercise Testing for Special Populations . . . . . 3(3,0)
Designed of exercise programs for individuals with special medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, spinal disorders, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, hypertension, and pregnancy.

PET 4XX2 Sport Nutrition and Weight Control . . . . . 3(3,0)
The relationship between physical activity and nutrition; their combined effects on optimal health, fitness, and sport performance.

PET 4XX3 Practicum in Sports Medicine . . . . . 3(1,0)
Clinical experiences in the major domains of sports medicine: identification of risk factors; recognition and evaluation; treatment and disposition; rehabilitation, counseling, and education associated with injuries and illness. Organizational and administrative components related to health care service will be included. Students will spend time in the field and will meet with the instructor for a one hour seminar weekly. Prerequisite: BSC 1085, BSC 1086, PET 2622 or equivalent.

PET 4050 Motor Development . . . . . 3(3,0)
Study of developmental patterns of basic motor skills and structural components that influence the development of motor skills. Some field trips, a case study and observations of young children will be required.

PET 4212 Motor Development and Skill Learning . . . . . 3(3,0)
Human motor development and the learning of motor skills are surveyed and discussed. Emphasis is placed upon factors affecting these processes and the design and selection of activities appropriate to the various stages of development and learning. Prerequisites: PEO 2031 or PET 2060.

PET 4310 Mechanics of Human Motion . . . . . 4(3,3)
Anatomical, mechanical, analytical and functional aspects of human motor performance; emphasis upon analysis of joint actions and mechanical principles and their application to efficient movement. Prerequisite: Anatomy and physiology. Corequisite: PET 4310L.

PET 4380C Exercise Prescription and Testing . . . . . 3(3,2)
Physiological theory, administrative principles and techniques of exercise testing and prescription. Laboratory sessions combined with lecture for demonstration and practical experience. Students are required to complete lab assignments outside of class. Offered concurrently with PET 5385C; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PET 4383C Physiological Basis of Strength Development . . . . . 3(2,3)
Knowledge and understanding of the physiological functions of skeletal muscle and the dynamics of strength development. Offered concurrently with PET 5389C; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PET 4442 Physical Education in the High School . . . . . 2(2,0)
Designed to provide a knowledge base from which prospective physical education teachers can plan and implement appropriate activities in the high school setting. Corequisite: PET 4928.

PET 4623 Injury Evaluation and Rehabilitation . . . . . 3(3,0)
Clinical application of principles of evaluating, assessing, and rehabilitating sports-related injuries. Offered concurrently with PET 5626; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Prerequisite: PET 2622 or equivalent.

PET 4632C Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine . . . . . 3(2,3)
Principles and proper use of therapeutic modalities. Topics include indication, contraindication, techniques and effects of various physical agents involved in the care and treatment of injuries. Offered concurrently with PET 5635C; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PET 4710 Special Methods in Physical Education . . . . . 3(3,0)
Acquaints student with specific methods, problems, and issues involved in teaching physical education in public schools.

PET 4720 Physical Education in the Elementary School . . . . . 2(2,0)
Designed to provide a knowledge base so prospective physical education teachers can plan and implement appropriate activities for the elementary school. Corequisite: PET 4926.

PET 4730 Physical Education in the Middle School . . . . . 2(2,0)
Designed to provide a knowledge base from which prospective physical education teachers can plan and implement appropriate activities for the middle school student. Emphasis is placed on understanding the progression from middle school to the high school developmental curricula. Corequisite: PET 4927.

PET 4765 Theory and Practice of Coaching . . . . . 3(3,0)
Introduction to coaching as a profession including ethical and legal considerations. Techniques and methods of coaching are explored. Active participation in a coaching internship in a selected sport is required. Prerequisite: PET 3351, PET 2622, or permission of instructor.

PET 4926 Practicum I: Elementary School Physical Education . . . . . 1(0,0)
Utilization of observation techniques with individual and small groups of pupils in the elementary school physical education setting. Students will observe teachers and assist with planning and organization of class activities. A minimum of three hours per week will be spent in the setting. Course is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Corequisite: PET 4720.

PET 4927 Practicum II: Middle School Physical Education . . . . . 1(0,0)
Utilization of observation techniques with individual and small groups of pupils in the middle school physical education setting. Students will observe teachers and assist with planning and organizing class activities. A minimum of three hours per week will be spend in the setting. Course is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Corequisite: PET 4730.

PET 4928 Practicum III: High School Physical Education . . . . . 1(0,0)
Utilization of observation techniques with individual and small groups of pupils in the high school physical education setting. Students will observe teachers and assist with planning and organizing call activities. A minimum of three hours per week will be spent in the setting. Course is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Corequisite: PET 4442.

PET 4940 Internship in Athletic Training . . . . . 2(0,0)
Lab application of the athletic training principles with seminars. Student will serve as an athletic trainer for an athletic team.

PET 5XXX Teaching Health and Physical Education: K-6 . . . . . 2(2,0)
Presents advanced understandings, skills, and knowledge necessary for teaching a developmentally based curriculum for Physical Education in kindergarten through grade six. Emphasis is upon planning and teaching activities appropriate for the developmental level of the student.

PET 5235 Motor Learning . . . . . 3(3,0)
Advanced study of principles/theories of human motor learning, behavior, performance.

PET 5385C Exercise Prescription and Testing . . . . . 3(2,3)
Physiological theory, administrative principles and techniques of exercise testing and prescription. Laboratory sessions combined with lecture for demonstration and practical experience. Students are required to complete lab assignments outside of class. Offered concurrently with PET 4380C; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PET 5389C Physiological Basis of Strength Development . . . . . 3(2,3)
Knowledge and understanding of the physiological functions of skeletal muscle and the dynamics of strength development. Offered concurrently with PET 4383C; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PET 5625 Topics of Sports Medicine . . . . . 3(3,0)
Intensive discussion, research and writing of papers on topics of concern and controversy in the broad field of sports medicine. Research findings will be presented to class in seminar form. Emphasis on independent research and seminar presentation.

PET 5626 Injury Evaluation and Rehabilitation . . . . . 3(3,0)
Clinical application of principles of evaluating, assessing, and rehabilitating sports-related injuries. Offered concurrently with PET 4623; graduate students will be assigned a research project as additional graduate work. Prerequisite: PET 2622 or equivalent

PET 5635C Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine . . . . . 3(2,3)
Principles and proper use of therapeutic modalities. Topics include indication, contraindication, techniques and effects of various physical agents involved in the care and treatment of injuries. Offered concurrently with PET 4632C; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PET 6346 Biomechanics of Sports Skills . . . . . 3(3,0)
Advanced study of movement and analysis movement skills using films and other media.

PET 6355C Advanced Exercise Physiology . . . . . 3(3,1)
Research and problems in exercise physiology; advanced study of reactions of human body under stress and during exercise. Prerequisite: PET 3351 or approved substitute.

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