Note: Semesters listed are when courses are normally offered. However, course offerings may change due to low course enrollment or unexpected staffing changes.

100 PE GEN. ED. CREDIT (1)

110 LIFETIME FITNESS AND WELLNESS (1)	FALL/SPRING
Students will gain an understanding of the basic principles of physical fitness as well as the components of a healthy lifestyle. Students will develop and follow an individualized fitness program. Fulfills the physical wellness general education requirement.

112 NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT (1)	FALL/SPRING
Students will learn basic principles of nutrition as it relates to healthy eating and to weight management. Fulfills the physical wellness general education requirement.

130 INDIVIDUAL SPORT SKILLS (2)	FALL
This course introduces the skill techniques and strategies in the activities of badminton, fitness, bowling, golf, gymnastics/tumbling, dance, tennis, and track and field.

131 TEAM SPORT SKILLS (2)	SPRING
This course introduces the skill techniques and strategies in the sports of basketball, flag football, floor hockey, soccer, softball, volleyball, and team handball.

140 PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR K-9 EDUCATORS (1)	FALL/SPRING
This course introduces movement experiences and physical activity as they relate to elementary age children. For elementary education majors.

160 WOMEN INTRCOL SOCCER (1)

161 MEN INTERCOL SOCCER (1)

162 WOMEN INTERCOL VOLLEYBALL (1)

163 BASKETBALL - MEN (1)

164 BASKETBALL - WOMEN (1)

165 BASEBALL - MEN (1)

166 SOFTBALL - WOMEN (1)

167 INTERCOL TRACK/FIELD (1)

169 INTERCOL CROSS COUNTRY (1)

201 FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT (3)	FALL
Students study the history, goals, and philosophy of physical education and athletics.

205 PRINCIPLES AND FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH EDUCATION (3)	FALL-ODD
This course will focus on foundational principles as it relates to historical and philosophical perspectives in the development of health education. Students will gain insight into the skills and knowledge needed to develop successful health education programs.

231 RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES (3)	SPRING-EVEN
This course provides an introduction to concepts and central issues relevant to recreation and leisure. The organization and administration of various recreation and leisure services will also be studied.

236 PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF SPORT INJURIES (3)	SPRING
This course provides an overview of sports injury management and care that can be applied to a variety of settings. Prerequisite: Biology 205.

240 SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMS (3)	SPRING-EVEN
This course will take a look at identifying the health needs and problems of middle and high school students. There will be an emphasis on developing teaching and learning strategies as it relates to health education. Prerequisite: Physical Education 205.

251 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH (3)	FALL-ODD
This course examines the theory and practice of measurement and evaluation in physical education, the selection and construction of tests and physical measurements, and the interpretation of their results by fundamental statistical procedures.

260 DRUG/CHEMICAL USE & ABUSE (2)	FALL-EVEN
This course will study the psychological, social, medical, legal, and economic use, misuse, and abuse of substances along with the implications for education.

271 MOTOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT (3)	FALL
Students will analyze changes in human movement behavior that occur throughout the lifespan and the influence that developmental progressions, ranges of individual variation, and levels of readiness have upon the acquisition of motor skills.

278 PHYSIOLOGY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (3)	SPRING-ODD
Students will study the physiological effects of exercise on the human body from the perspective of the physical educator or coach. Students will examine how the body responds and adapts to various forms of exercise and physical activity.

285 PRINCIPLES COACHING (3)
This course looks at the organizational and administrative aspects of coaching at the interscholastic and intercollegiate level, as well as issues that arise within the profession.

286 COACHING THEORY AND PRACTICE (4)	SPRING-EVEN
This course looks at the organizational and administrative aspects of coaching at the interscholastic and intercollegiate level, as well as issues that arise within the profession. This course also examines the skill techniques, coaching strategies, and methods of training and conditioning used in baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, track & field, and volleyball.

290 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY (3)	SPRING-EVEN
Students will study the physiological effects of exercise on the human body and examine how the body responds and adapts to a physical training program. Prerequisite: Biology 205.

295 FITNESS ASSESSMENT AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION (3)	SPRING-ODD
Students will study the application of physiological principles as they relate to the evaluation of physical fitness and exercise prescription. Emphasis is placed on the design of individual and group exercise programs. Prerequisites: Biology 205 and 206, Physical Education 290.

302 ORGANIZATION & ADMIN OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS (3)	SPRING
Students study management, theories, structures, and functions involved in organizing and administering a physical education and athletics program.

310 COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS (3)	SPRING-ODD
This course will look at the organization and administration in local, state, and national health agencies, along with their purposes and functions. The students will get an overview of methods for meeting community health needs and for solving community health problems.

315 ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3)	FALL
This course will enable students to identify, evaluate and develop activities for children with disabilities. An understanding of state and federal laws for persons with disabilities as well as study of various conditions identified by law.

320 PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT (3)	SPRING-ODD
Students will gain an understanding of the relationship of human behavior to sport and how sport influences individuals. Emphasis is given to theory, research, and application in the area of sport psychology.

325 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH (3)	SPRING-EVEN
This course is a study of the curriculum and various methods used to teach physical education and health to both regular and special populations.

330 SOCIETAL ISSUES IN SPORT AND WELLNESS (3)	FALL
Students will analyze the impact that sport and wellness have on our society. The course will examine the different levels and opportunities within sport and wellness and will focus on issues related to economics, education, media, race, gender, youth sports, social mobility, violence, and deviance. Prerequisites: Physical Education 201 and 271.

333 STRUCTURAL KINESIOLOGY (3)	FALL
This course examines the basic principles, laws, and concepts of human movement. Prerequisite: Biology 205.

345 STRENGTH TRAINING THEORY AND APPLICATION (3)	FALL-ODD
This course examines the organization, design, and supervision of strength training programs. Emphasis is placed on the anatomical and biomechanical aspects of strength training. Prerequisite: Physical Education 333.

360 SPECIAL POPULATIONS AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION (2)	SPRING-EVEN
This course studies the effects of exercise and chronic activity on persons with disabilities, the elderly, and children. Factors to consider when structuring exercise programs for special populations are examined.

380 INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3)	SPRING-ODD
This course examines various teaching methods and classroom management in grades 6-12.

381 METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (3)	FALL-EVEN
Students will learn the theory and practice of organizing, teaching, and evaluating physical education activities at the elementary level.

399 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1)

FALL/SPRING

400 FIELD EDUCATION (1)

FIELD EDUCATION

401 SENIOR SEMINAR (1)
This capstone course will allow students to explore the Christian worldview as it impacts the physical education profession and their role within that career.

WV GEN ED PE WAIVER (1)