Physical Education (PED)
Associate Professor Dunnigan
Associate Professor Hood
Associate Professor Meyer
Assistant Professor Kindt
Instructor I. Brown
A student majoring in physical education chooses one emphasis from the following:
fitness management, exercise science, or teacher education.
A physical education major prepares the student for such professional experiences
as managing fitness settings, personal fitness training, teaching physical
education, athletic training, and post-graduate, professional study. The physical
education teacher must pursue an additional teaching major. The fitness manager
will have the practical experience and coursework to facilitate success with
the certifying examination of the National Strength and Coaching Association.
The exercise scientist completes many of the requirements for acceptance into
post-graduate, pre-professional allied health settings, to include settings which
specialize in athletic training.
Requirements for the Physical Education Major:
1. Complete the following courses: PED 106, 201, 221, 345, 346, and 352.
2. Complete at least one emphasis chosen from the following:
a. Fitness Management:
1) PED 117, 118, 209, 233, 234, 425.
2) Cognates: ACC 103; BIO 101, 225 (or 226); BUS 205 (or JOU/
ENG 113), 212 (or 315), 215 (or SSI 217 or BIO 295), 242,
251, 341; SOC 109 (or PSY 117)
b. Exercise Science
1) PED 209, 321, 355, 425, 448.
2) Cognates: BIO 120, 260, 355, 356; BUS 215 (or SSI 217 or BIO
295); CHM 125 or equivalent; PHY 107 or equivalent;
PSY 255 (or 256 or 416).
3) Internships in sports medicine/therapeutic settings.
Complete a or b.
a. Those seeking athlete training certification will
complete at least 480 hours in the Doane College
Athletic Training setting.
b. Those not seeking athlete training certification will
complete at least 240 hours of department-approved,
health-related activities in internship settings.
c. Students who are seeking certification for teaching in Physical
Education (K-12) complete the following courses in addition to the
Physical Education core.
1) Four terms of PED 101.
2) PED 117, 118, 228, 233, 234, 355, 457, 458, 459.
3) Cognates BIO 101, 225 (or 226).
4) One additional teaching major.
5) All requirements listed under the catalog section Secondary
Education.
Requirements for the Coaching Endorsement:
1. PED 106, 221, 345 (or 346).
2. A minimum of four of the following courses: PED 308, 309, 310, 311,
312, 314.
3. A teaching major.
PED 101 Physical Activity Course (1)
A course offering choices from a list of physical activities. The student will
actively participate in such activities as net and racquet sports, golf, aerobic
activities, weight training, aquatics, creative movement, jazz dance, kick-
boxing, and outdoor leisure pursuits.
PED 104 Theory of Lifetime Fitness (1)
A half-semester course providing students an understanding of concepts for
living a healthful lifestyle. The student will demonstrate an understanding
of concepts regarding nutrition, the design of physical fitness routines, and
underlying principles of physical fitness.
PED 106 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, and First
Responder (2)
A course providing instruction in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first
aid, and first responder concepts and skills. Upon successful completion,
students qualify for a "completion card" in basic CPR and first aid, using the
guidelines of the National Safety Council. In addition, students receive more
in-depth instruction in preparation for the associated certifying examination,
also using the guidelines of the National Safety Council.
PED 117 Organization and Administration I (2)
A study of career opportunities and of practical problems of instructional
organizations, supervision, financial and departmental organization of
physical education and athletic programs, as well as public and private
recreation programs.
PED 118 Organization and Administration II (3)
Studies which include the historical, philosophical, sociological,
psychological, and administrative factors which form the basis for the
construction of physical education, recreation, and athletic programs in
school and communities.
PED 201 Issues of Health and Safety (3)
A general view of personal health and safety concerns. Student will acquires
an understanding of the process for selection, planning, teaching and the
evaluation of comprehensive school health education programs. This
includes demonstrating an awareness of objectives of a comprehensive school
health program and applying the knowledge of personal and community
health care and physical education activities to school health education
programs. Personal health issues to be presented include disease prevention,
drug/substance abuse, and emotional/mental health.
PED 209 Nutrition (3)
An introduction to basic principles of human nutrition with emphasis on
nutrients, food sources, and function of nutrients within the human body.
Nutritional requirements throughout the lifespan are addressed, as well
as the impact of cultural, psychological, and personal health factors on an
individual's nutritional status. Upon completion of the course, students
will know how to assess nutritional status and provide preventive and
therapeutic dietary teaching based on an individual's nutritional needs
and developmental, cultural, psychological, and physiological dimensions.
Offered spring term.
PED 221 Fundamentals in Athletic Training (2)
The study and application of appropriate procedures in the prevention
and care of injuries generally associated with normal physical activity in
secondary school (7-12) physical education programs, as well as those
associated with injury related to sports participation.
PED 228 Movement and Rhythmics for Young Children (2)
A study of the elementary principles of rhythmical movement and methods
of developing and assessing elementary (K-6) school-aged children's motor
rhythmic performance.
PED 233 Personal Performance Competencies I (1)
Provides experiences which will allow the student to demonstrate
competency in specified motor skills, including aquatics for adults and
secondary school (7-12) aged children.
PED 234 Personal Performance Competencies II (1)
Provides experiences which will allow the student to demonstrate
competency in specified motor skills, including gymnastics for adults and
secondary school (7-12) aged children.
PED 290, 390, 490 Directed Study (1-3) (1-3) (1-3)
An opportunity for supervised, independent study of a particular topic based
on the interest of the student and the ability and approval of the faculty.
PED 308 Coaching Basketball (2)
An examination of methods of coaching offensive and defensive styles of
play as well as rule interpretations, considerations for athletes' psychological
characteristics and needs, and equipment needed in secondary school
interscholastic basketball programs.
PED 309 Coaching Volleyball (2)
An examination of methods of coaching offensive and defensive styles of
play as well as rule interpretations, consideration for athletes' psychological
characteristics and needs, and equipment needed in secondary school
interscholastic volleyball programs.
PED 310 Coaching Track and Field (2)
An examination of theory and methodology of coaching all of the standard
track and field events, including considerations for athletes' psychological
characteristics and needs, and the planning and conducting of track
meets.
PED 311 Coaching Football and Wrestling (2)
An examination of methods of coaching offensive and defensive styles of
playing football and all basic techniques of wrestling as well as scouting, rule
interpretations, considerations for athletes' psychological characteristics and
needs, and equipment needed in secondary school interscholastic football
and wrestling programs.
PED 312 Coaching Tennis and Golf (2)
An examination of methods of coaching as well as rule interpretations,
considerations for athletes' psychological characteristics and needs, and
equipment needed in secondary school interscholastic tennis and golf
programs. Offered alternate years.
PED 314 Coaching Baseball and Softball (2)
An examination of methods of coaching as well as rule interpretations,
considerations for athletes' psychological characteristics and needs, and
equipment needed in secondary school interscholastic baseball and softball
programs. Offered alternate years.
PED 321 Techniques for Orthopedic Evaluation (3)
A course that allows the student to develop the ability to apply concepts
and principles used to perform a thorough orthopedic evaluation on injured
athletes. Emphasis is placed on assessment techniques and involves practical
experience as well as classroom lecture. Prerequisite: PED 221, BIO 355,
356 or taken concurrently.
PED 345 Exercise Physiology (4)
Serves to nurture an understanding of the physiology of exercise and of
nutrition pertaining to physical/athletic activity of secondary school (7-12)
aged children and adults. Students will also demonstrate an ability to apply
theory of appropriate procedures in the physical training and conditioning for
competition and general fitness. Spreadsheet competency recommended.
PED 346 Kinesiology/Applied Biomechanics (3)
Provides information for the potential coach, physical educator, therapist,
and/or sport/fitness manager. Course concepts will involve those factors
which identify limitations to human locomotor and non-locomotor
movement. The student will understand gross skeletal/musculature anatomy,
neuromuscular concepts, and physical laws of motion as they apply to human
movement. The student will be able to apply theory of acquisition of motor
skills and will be able to assess common musculoskeletal disorders as well as
identify the etiology and therapeutic exercise for such conditions. Offered
spring term.
PED 352 Perceptual Motor Development and Movement Experiences
for Young Children (3)
The fundamental study of growth and perceptual motor development in
young children. Special emphasis is placed on components of perceptual
motor efficiency and the application of appropriate physical education
activities for perceptual motor development. Included are the theories
and practices for evaluating perceptual motor development with practical
application of perceptual motor tests.
PED 355 Adaptive Physical Education (3)
A course designed to provide students with an understanding of the causes
and pathology of prevalent disabilities which influence motor performance
of elementary (K-6) school-aged students. Students will also be able to
develop curriculum which is specific to the delivery of adapted physical
education instruction. Prerequisite: PED 352.
PED 421 Physical Education Internship (0-12)
This course is designed to offer a structured professional experience in sport/
fitness management settings. The nature and location of this experience is
arranged in cooperation with the Director of Career Development and must
be approved by the physical Education Coordinator. A maximum of nine
credits may be applied to graduation requirements. Prerequisite: CED 205
or permission. (Pass/Fail)
PED 425 Fitness Management (3)
A capstone course which focuses on the standards for the certifying
examinations of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and
on managing fitness settings. The student will demonstrate an ability to
evaluate diets and construct appropriate eating plans, assess cardiorespiratory
fitness and construct appropriate aerobic training regimens, assess body
composition and understanding the considerations of human body fat
distribution, and understanding the concepts of strength training and
construct appropriate resistance training regiments. Prerequisite: PED 345,
346, or permission.
PED 448 Therapeutic Modalities/Exercise (3)
A presentation of the physiological rationale for appropriate and effective
use of modalities and therapeutic exercise in the rehabilitation on athletic
injuries. Students will design and implement rehabilitation programs
based on the individual athlete, applicable modalities, and related sport
participation. Prerequisite: PED 221 or permission.
PED 450 Structuring Movement Activities for Elementary-Aged
Children (2)
A course offered to those who are not seeking Teaching Certification in
physical education. Course work includes strategies for teaching games,
movement activities for skill acquisition, and health/wellness measures
appropriate for elementary-aged children (K-8) in school and recreational
settings.
PED 457 Techniques of Teaching Physical Education I (7-12) (4)
A course including competencies in various teaching models for the normal
as well as the atypical child, and interpretation of a variety of testing and
measurement devices appropriate for any selected objective. The primary
emphasis is on secondary school (7-12) physical education programs.
Prerequisite: PED 233 or234, or permission. Spreadsheet competency
recommended.
PED 458 Techniques of Teaching Physical Education II (K-6) (4)
A course providing information and techniques related to planning,
developing, implementing and administering a curriculum for elementary
school, physical education programs including strategies in various teaching
models for the normal and atypical child (K-6). Prerequisite: PED 233 (or
234), 352, 355 or permission.
PED 459 Techniques of Teaching Physical Education III (K-12) (4)
A course providing a review and an opportunity to implement the various
teaching concepts provided in Physical Education 457 and 458 in preparation
for the experiences of the professional semester. It also includes materials
which deal more specifically with the administrative and organizational
issues of classroom work. Prerequisite: Enrolled in professional term, or
permission.
Activities
ATV 108 Doane Dance Team (0-1) (Pass/Fail)
ATV 109 Doane Cheerleading (0-1) (Pass/Fail)
ATV 151 Intercollegiate Football (0-1) (Pass/Fail)
ATV 152 Intercollegiate Track and Field (0-1) (Pass/Fail)
ATV 153 Intercollegiate Basketball (0-1) (Pass/Fail)
ATV 154 Intercollegiate Baseball (0-1) (Pass/Fail)
ATV 155 Intercollegiate Cross Country (0-1) (Pass/Fail)
ATV 158 Intercollegiate Golf (0-1) (Pass/Fail)
ATV 159 Intercollegiate Volleyball (0-1) (Pass/Fail)
ATV 162 Intercollegiate Tennis (0-1) (Pass/Fail)
ATV 163 Intercollegiate Softball (0-1) (Pass/Fail)
ATV 165 Intercollegiate Soccer (0-1) (Pass/Fail)