Department of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Recreation Patricia Zezula, Connie Updike, Kevin Vanden Akker The physical education, exercise science and recreation department offers programs in exercise science, physical education, and recreation management for students wishing to pursue graduate education in exercise science, physical education or recreation, to teach physical education, or to pursue a professional career in exercise science or recreation management. Programs in exercise science provide opportunity for students to provide fitness-related service and to be prepared for graduate study in exercise research and other exercise science-related careers. Programs in recreation management prepare students for service in community and commercial recreation, therapeutic recreation, or outdoor recreation. College minors may be obtained in coaching, health and safety, physical education, and in recreation. Students who choose exercise science as a major for the bachelor of science degree will complete EX 226, 261, 265, 311, 316, 321, 329, 395, 443, and 495; PE 251 and 351; BI 161/L, 231/L, 271; and courses to complete one of the following concentrations. Students choosing the pre-professional concentration will take BI 342/L; CH 161/L and 162/L, PH 211/L and 212/L; and PY461. Students choosing the personal and community fitness concentration complete AC 241; BA 252; RC 111, 211, and 221; PY 351 and 3 hours in a psychology course numbered 200 or above. Students wishing to be licensed in Indiana in physical education and health for middle and high school levels complete a major program consisting of PE 211, 221, 241, 251, 272, 281, 311, 321, 351, 361, 371, 442, and 443; BI 231/L and 271; SO 223; RC 331 and 341. BI 111/L is taken as prerequisite to BI 231/L. Passing of a swimming test is required. Refer to the education department for professional education courses required for middle and high school licensing. Students wishing to be licensed in Indiana in physical education and health for kindergarten through grade twelve complete an all-grade major consisting of PE 211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 272, 281, 311, 321, 351, 361, 371, 442, and 443; BI 231/L and 271; SO 223; RC 331 and 341. BI 111/L is taken as prerequisite to BI 231/L. Passing of a swimming test is required. Refer to the education department for professional education courses required for all-grade licensing. A college minor in coaching requires PE 226, 311, 321, 395 (1 credit); three sections of PE 431; and BI 231/L. A college minor in health and safety requires BI 111/L or BI 161/L; BI 231/L and 271; CH 111/L or CH 121/L; PE 251 and 351; SO 111 and 223. A college minor in physical education requires PE 211, 221, 281, 311, 321, 371; and 226 or 251; BI 231/L; and either PE 241 or two sections of PE 431 or PE 272. A preparatory program in the field of athletic training is offered for those interested in pursuing entry-level athletic training graduate programs. Recommended courses include PE 251, EX/PE 226, 311, 321, 336 and BI 231/L. Supplemental courses include PE 351, BI 271, and PY 211. All physical education, exercise science and recreation majors must pass a swimming test or complete PE 111/121 swimming activity. Students are strongly urged to complete American Red Cross certification in lifeguard training and water safety. Courses in Exercise Science EX 226 Athletic Training (2) Prevention, recognition and treatment of athletic injuries are covered in this course. In addition, taping techniques are included. Identical with PE 226. Prerequisite: BI 231 Fall Odd Years EX 261 Foundations of Exercise Science (3) Exploration of the discipline of exercise science, including its history and projected future, contribution to society, professional organizations, certifications, management and marketing concerns, professional issues, and initial investigations into the exercise science subdisciplines. Spring EX 265 Exercise Prescription (3) An investigation into prescribing exercise to non-adapted persons. Particular emphasis is given to personal assessment, exercise modes, and programs interrelating duration, intensity and frequency of exercise. Fall Odd Years EX 311 Kinesiology (3) This course emphasizes the application of concepts of human anatomy and physical law to the study of human movement and skill analysis. Identical with PE 311. Prerequisite: BI 231/L Fall Even Years EX 316 Exercise Leadership (3) An interactive classroom-field experience in leading fitness groups. Field time is spent leading campus fitness groups. Class time is given to leading techniques and to debriefing the field experience on a concurrent basis. Prerequisite: EX 265 Spring Even Years EX 321 Physiology of Exercise (3) This course explores the principles of exercise physiology and their application to physical exercise, motor development, coaching and teaching. Identical with PE 321. Prerequisite: BI 231/L Spring Odd Years EX 329 Laboratory Testing in Exercise Science (2) Laboratory procedures and techniques in the measurement of human physical characteristics and performance. Measurements of flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, body composition, and lipid profile are included. Two laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite: EX 321 or concurrently Spring Odd Years EX 336 Advanced Athletic Training (3) This course emphasizes the application of rehabilitative procedures for various injuries, preventive taping, bracing and conditioning. Considerable class time will be given to use of evaluation and rehabilitative equipment such as the Cybex machine, ultra sound, diathermy, whirlpool, and free weights. Identical with PE 336. Prerequisite: PE 226 or consent Spring Odd Years EX 395 Practicum in Exercise Science (2) A practice learning experience in the fitness profession providing the student with supervised observation of fitness professionals and the functioning of an organization through participation in its operations. Prerequisite: EX 265 and 316 and consent Fall, Spring EX 443 Evaluation in Physical Education and Exercise Science (2) Evaluation principles and statistical interpretation of measuring devices in the physical education setting. Specific physical skill and fitness tests are included as well as activity-related knowledge exams. Identical with PE 443 Spring Even Years EX 495 Internship (4) A cooperative off-campus experience in an exercise-related organization through which curricular knowledge and skills may be actively applied. Prerequisite: Senior major or consent Fall, Spring Courses in Physical Education PE 110 Introduction to Physical Wellness (1) Topics will introduce the student to health related values of physical wellness, including physical fitness, nutrition and weight control, activity and heart disease, methods of conditioning, relaxation and stress, and leisure time sports. One lecture and one laboratory period per week. This course serves as a prerequisite to activity classes. Fall, Spring PE 111-121 Physical Education Activities (1/2) Various individual and team activities are available. Swimming is highly desirable for those not able to swim the length of the pool. Students enroll for a single activity at a time. Equipment is generally supplied except for clubs and rackets; fees are assessed for activities which involve non-College facilities. The HC Outback experience taken the summer before the freshman year may be taken for physical education credit. Varsity athletes may not take activity courses in their varsity sports. Each activity meets two times a week for seven weeks. Prerequisite: PE 110 or consent Fall, Spring PE 211 Team Sports I (2) Development of teaching techniques, performance skills, and class application for physical educators in soccer, football and volleyball. Fall Even Years PE 221 Team Sports II (2) Development of teaching techniques, performance skills and class application for physical educators in basketball, racquetball, track and field, and softball. Spring Odd Years PE 226 Athletic Training (2) Prevention, recognition and treatment of athletic injuries are covered in this course. In addition, taping techniques are included. Identical with EX 226. Prerequisite: BI 231 Fall Odd Years PE 231 Physical Education in the Elementary School (3) Study of games, rhythms, stunts and other activities that are age appropriate for the school curriculum. Emphasis is placed on characteristics of children at all age levels. Course includes observation and practical experiences for planning and teaching a program to meet the needs and capabilities of students. Fall, Spring PE 241 Recreational Sports (3) The fundamentals, rules and techniques of leisure time and individual sports are discussed and practiced. Sports include tennis, archery, golf, badminton and bowling. One lecture and two laboratory periods per week. Spring PE 251 First Aid and Emergency Procedures (2) A practical course for teachers dealing with principles of first aid and emergency procedures. Emphasis is on school safety education and prevention of accidents. Adult CPR is included. Spring Odd Years PE 272 Tumbling and Gymnastics (2) Development of skills, techniques, and safety procedures in tumbling and gymnastics, including a survey of rules and routines. Two laboratory periods per week. Fall Even Years PE 281 History and Principles of Physical Education (3) History and philosophy of physical education with underlying principles of the modern physical education program. Spring PE 311 Kinesiology (3) This course emphasizes the application of concepts of human anatomy and physical law to the study of human movement and skill analysis. Identical with EX 311. Prerequisite: BI 231/L Fall Even Years PE 321 Physiology of Exercise (3) This course explores the principles of exercise physiology and their application to physical exercise, motor development, coaching and teaching. Identical with EX 321. Prerequisite: BI 231/L Spring Odd Years PE 336 Advanced Athletic Training (3) This course emphasizes the application of rehabilitative procedures for various injuries, preventive taping, bracing and conditioning. Considerable class time will be given to use of evaluation and rehabilitative equipment such as the Cybex machine, ultra sound, diathermy, whirlpool, and free weights. Identical with EX 336. Prerequisite: PE 226 Spring Odd Years PE 351 School and Community Health (3) A study and exploration of the problems, aims and objectives of school and community health. Topics covered include nutrition and drug abuse. A survey of programs, procedures and coordination of school and community health programs. Fall Odd Years PE 361 Adapted Physical Education (2) Physical education methods with the atypical child. An overview of the characteristics of handicapped students, the educational implications, and teaching techniques for an integrated physical education program. Spring Even Years PE 371 Rhythmics (3) Basic elements of rhythmics and related movements in group and musical games, with emphasis on folk and square dance. Fall Odd Years PE 395 Practicum in Coaching (1-3) A practice learning experience in the coaching profession providing the student with supervised observation of coaching professionals. Prerequisite: PE 226, 241, and one section of PE 431 and consent Fall, Spring PE 431 Coaching of Team Sports (2 ea) Students will explore management and organizational skills, along with principles of coaching, ethics of coaching, systems of play, strategies, survey of rules and the place of athletics in the educational setting. Wrestling Fall Even Years Soccer Fall Odd Years Football Fall Even Years Volleyball Fall Odd Years Baseball Spring Odd Years Basketball Spring Even Years Softball Spring Odd Years Track Spring Even Years PE 442 Organization and Administration of Physical Education (2) Development, organization, planning and administration of the scholastic physical education program. Spring Even Years PE 443 Evaluation in Physical Education and Exercise Science (2) Evaluation principles and statistical interpretation of measuring devices in the physical education setting. Specific physical skill and fitness tests are included as well as activity-related knowledge exams. Identical with EX 443 Spring Even Years PE 490 Independent Study (1-4) The study of a problem, a research paper or a project related to the physical education major. Prerequisite: Consent Fall, Spring Program in Recreation Management Students majoring in recreation management prepare for service in community and commercial recreation, therapeutic recreation, or outdoor recreation. Students may qualify for National Council for Therapeutic Recreation certification in therapeutic recreation by completing the designated courses in RC 371, 372, 381, and field placement in therapeutic recreation. Students wishing to major in recreation management for the bachelor of science degree will complete forty-five hours including RC 111, 211, 221, 251, 252, 331, 341, 371, 39x (or 496 in therapeutic recreation), 411, 461 and 495; PE 241 and 251; BA 252; and electives from RC 236, 253, 261, 305, 372, 381, and 416; PE 211, 221, 226, 272, 361, 371, and 443; BA 151 and 351; ED 386 and SE 232; EX 265 and 316; ES 211/L; BI 261/L and 422/L; SO 223 and 333; to total 45 hours. The electives and practicum may be selected so as to emphasize either outdoor recreation, therapeutic recreation, or community and commercial recreation. See the department for recommended electives from the above list. Students wishing to minor in recreation management will complete RC 111, 211, 251, 252, 331, 411, and 39x; and electives from RC 221 and 461; PE 241; and BA 252 to total 24 hours. All recreation, exercise science, and physical education majors must pass a swimming test or complete PE 111/121 swimming activity. Students are strongly urged to complete American Red Cross certification in life guard training and water safety. Courses in Recreation Management RC 111 Foundations of Recreation Management (3) The foundation for the study of leisure and organizations delivering leisure services, contemporary issues and concepts delivering leisure, and the role of the professional in delivering leisure services are introduced. Fall RC 211 Community Recreation and Youth Agencies (3) The development and function of community organizations and their interrelationships, especially those which serve youth and programming for their needs, and fundraising techniques for public agencies are studied. Prerequisite: RC 111 Fall Even Years RC 221 Private and Commercial Recreation (3) Private sector recreation in corporations and in camps and sports clubs is examined. Equipping and managing recreation facilities are studied. Prerequisite: RC 111 Spring RC 236 Camp Administration (2) Program planning and administration for various types of camps and the development of skills required for effective camp leadership are provided. Prerequisite: RC 111 Fall Odd Years RC 251 Arts and Crafts (2) Development of skills in recreational arts and crafts using a variety of media including indigenous materials. Techniques and materials appropriate for ages pre-school to adult are included. Two studio periods per week. Identical with AR 251 Fall RC 252 Social Recreation (2) This course emphasizes the development of leadership skills through an interactive classroom-field experience using group dynamic techniques, individual and group games, dramatics, music and the New Games movement. Spring Even Years RC 253 Creative Dramatics (2) A study of the techniques of improvisational dramatics including physical, social and psychological exercises. Special attention will be given to ways of expressing ideas and emotions and to the use of original dramatizations as teaching tools. Identical with TH 253. Fall Even Years RC 261 Children’s Theatre (2) Children’s dramatic literature will be studied and performed with particular emphasis on staging theatrical productions with children and for young audiences. Identical with TH 261. Spring Odd Years RC 305 Challenge Education Leadership – Ropes Course (2) Introduction to the theory and application of low and high ropes challenge course activities for the purpose of developing leadership and team-building skills. Topics include technical setup of the course, course design, maintenance, safety standards, liability factors, and facilitation skills. Participants must complete medical questionnaire and informed consent forms. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent Fall, Spring RC 331 Outdoor Recreation and Campcraft Skills (3) Techniques and resources for camping, hiking, and backpacking, and outdoor observations of wildlife and nature are covered. Prerequisite: RC 111 Spring Odd Years RC 341 Aquatic Recreation and Skills (2) Programming and skill development in the aquatic environment is introduced through the exploration of the waterfront, pool management and those recreational activities found in the aquatic environment. Safety in the aquatic environment is emphasized. Prerequisite: RC 111 Fall Even Years RC 371 Professional Foundations of Recreation Therapy (3) An orientation to therapeutic recreation and a conceptual framework useful in understanding the process of becoming a therapeutic recreation specialist. Prerequisite: RC 111 Fall Odd Years RC 372 Practices in Therapeutic Recreation (3) Emphasis on leadership and intervention techniques with methods of assessment of client needs, activity analysis, and therapeutic use of recreation activity. Prerequisite: RC 111 Fall Even Years RC 381 Recreation and the Aging Process (3) Developmental changes that occur in the senior adult, concepts of modified and adapted programming, senior adult leisure service settings and contemporary issues facing the senior adult are emphasized. Prerequisite: RC 111 Spring Odd Years RC 391 Practicum in Community Recreation (2) RC 392 Practicum in Commercial Recreation (2) RC 393 Practicum in Therapeutic Recreation (2) RC 394 Practicum in Outdoor Recreation (2) Practicum in some aspect of recreation designed to give student practical directed experience. Up to two practicums may be included in major. Prerequisite: Courses in practicum area and permission Fall, Spring RC 411 Recreation Administration and Programming (3) Planning, organizing and evaluating recreation programs. Principles of personnel management, budgeting, private fund-raising and leadership are introduced. Prerequisite: BA 252 or concurrently Fall RC 416 Grant Proposal Writing and Fundraising (2) Principles of successful fundraising and proposal writing in the preparation of grant proposals, and ethical accounting principles for reporting expenses. Prerequisite: RC 411 Spring Even Years RC 461 Issues in Recreation (3) An examination of social and legal issues which impact the field of recreation. Interpretation of state and federal legislation which apply to recreation programs. Senior writing project. Prerequisite: Senior major Spring RC 462 Issues in Therapeutic Recreation (3) Clinical issues, contemporary problems, and current trends in therapeutic recreation. Prerequisite: Senior major Spring RC 495 Internship (2-4) A directed, cooperative off-campus experience applying knowledge and skills gained in the classroom in an organization which provides leisure services. Prerequisite: Junior or senior major Fall, Spring RC 496 Field Placement in Therapeutic Recreation (12) The student will complete a fifteen week field placement experience in a clinical, residential, or community-based therapeutic recreation program under supervision of an NCTRAC certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS). Prerequisite: RC 371, 372, 381 and senior standing Fall, Spring Departments of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Recreation
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