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The university's physical education program seeks to ingrain in each student a fundamental respect for the role of physical activity in living.
Instruction is offered in approximately 30 different physical education activities. The activity program is uniquely characterized by a timely response to student interests in recreational opportunities available in the Pacific Northwest.
The school's professional programs prepare prospective leaders for careers in physical education, health, recreation, athletics, and therapeutics.
Outstanding modern sports facilities include an all-weather 400 meter track, an Olympic-style swimming pool, six lighted tennis courts, a nine-hole golf course, two gymnasiums, racquetball and squash courts, a fitness center, and an all-purpose astro-turf field house.
Faculty: Hoseth, Dean; Evans, Hacker, McConnell, McGill, Moore, Tannehill, F. Westering; assisted by Cinotto, Freitag, Harshman, J. Johnson, Loomis, McCord, Nicholson, Noren, Rigell, Thomas, Scott Westering, Susan Westering.
University Requirement: Four 1-hour courses (100-259), including 100, are required for graduation. Eight 1-hour activity courses may be counted toward graduation. Students are encouraged to select a variety of activities at appropriate skill levels. All physical education activity courses are graded on the basis of A, Pass, or Fail and are taught on a coeducational basis.
Exercise Science Concentration: 62 semester hours including Biology 161, 205, 206; Chemistry 105; Health Education 366; Math 128 or 140; Physical Education 277, 324, 326, 344, 383, 384, 478, 480, 486; 495 and/or 499 (8 credits); Statistics 231.
Health and Fitness Management Concentration: 63 semester hours including Biology 205, 206; Chemistry 105; Health Education 266, 327, 366; Physical Education 277, 293, 324, 326, 344, 383, 384, 386, 480, 486; 495 and/or 499 (8 hours); Recreation 330, 483.
Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration: 76 semester hours including Biology 161, 162, 205, 206, 323 or approved alternate; two from Chemistry 105, 120, 232/234; Health Education 281, 382; Math 128 or 140; Physical Education 277, 480, 486; 495 and/or 499 (8 hours); Physics 125/126, 135/136; Psychology 101, 352; Statistics 231.
Pre-Athletic Training Concentration: 52 semester hours including Biology 161, 205, 206; Chemistry 105; Health Education 266, 281, 327, 382; Physical Education 277, 326, 480, 486; 495 and/or 499 (8 hours); Psychology 101; Statistics 231.
In addition to the requirements listed above, candidates for the BSPE degree must meet the College of Arts and Sciences foreign language requirement.
Bachelor of Arts in Recreation (BARec): 45 semester hours including Business 305; Communication 336; Physical Education 277, 279, 324, 326, 344, 386; Recreation 296, 330, 360, 483, 495 and 499 (4 hours); plus 2 hours of approved electives.
In addition to the requirements listed above, students are strongly encouraged to complete a minor in a related field. Students must have a current First Aid and CPR certificate before their internship. Candidates for the BA Recreation degree must meet the College of Arts and Sciences foreign language requirement.
Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education (BAPE) WITH CERTIFICATION: To meet the state endorsement in Health and Fitness, 61 semester hours including Biology 205, 206; Health Education 266, 295, 327, 366; 367; Physical Education 275 or 298; 277, 279, 293, 294, 297, 322 (4 hours), 326, 386, 478, 480, 486, 490; and Recreation 296.
Initial K-12 teacher certification in Health and Fitness must meet the requirements established by the School of Education for Teacher Certification in addition to the above requirements for the BAPE with certification. 35 hours including Anthropology 102/210; Education 390, 392; Education/Physical Education 468, 450; Psychology 101; Special Education 480; Writing 101; plus a valid first aid card. Students receiving a BAPE with certification are not required to fulfill the College of Arts and Sciences foreign language requirements. All courses in the major and minor fields are used for teacher certification must have grades of C or higher.
Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education (BAPE) WITHOUT CERTIFICATION: Health and Fitness, 61 semester hours including Biology 205, 206; Health Education 266, 295, 327, 366; 367; Physical Education 275 or 298; 277, 279, 293, 294, 297, 322 (4 hours), 326, 386, 478, 480, 486, 490; and Recreation 296.
In addition to the requirements listed above, candidates for the BAPE degree without teacher certification must meet the College of Arts and Sciences foreign language requirements and a Senior Seminar (Physical Education 499 - 4 hours).
Aquatics Minor: 17 semester hours, including Physical Education 216, 275, 331, 334, 495 (4 hours), and Recreation 483; plus 2 credits from the following: Physical Education 200-219 or 360 (2 hours). First aid and CPR certificate required.
Coaching Minor: 17-19 semester hours, including Physical Education 279, 334, 344, 360 (2 hours) or 370-379: 390, 410, and Health Education 281; plus 2-4 hours from Physical Education 308, 360 (2 hours) or 370-379, 386, 414, or 478. First aid and CPR certificate required.
Dance Minor: 17 or 18 semester hours including Physical Education 222, 225, 232, 250, 462, Theatre 356, and Music 120. Electives: 3 or 4 hours from Physical Education 223, 360 (1 or 2 hours), 362, or 491 (1-4 hours). First aid and CPR certificate required.
Exercise Science Minor: 19 semester hours, including Physical Education 360 (2 hours), 383, 384, 480, 486, and 495 (4 hours). Designed primarily for biology majors and BAPE students. Not designed for education or BSPE majors. First aid and CPR certificate required.
Health education minor: 18 semester hours, including Health Education 266, 327, 366, and 367. Electives: 8 hours from Physical Education 315, 324, 362, Health Education 190, or other courses approved by program coordinator (selected from anthropology, nursing, psychology, philosophy, or sociology).
HEALTH and FITNESS MANAGEMENT MINOR: 19 semester hours, including Physical Education 293, 334, 344, 360 (2 hours), 383, 384, 495 (4 hours), and Recreation 296. Designed primarily for business, biology, BAPE, and BAR students. First aid and CPR certificate required.
Physical Activity minor: 17 or 18 semester hours, including Physical Education 279, 324 or 478; 334, and 386; plu three courses from Physical Education 275, 293, 294, 297, 298, 322 (2 hours), 326 or Recreation 296.
Recreation Minor: 17 semester hours, including Physical Education 279, 334; Recreation 296, 330, 483, and 495 (4 hours). First aid and CPR certificate required.
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY MINOR: 19 semester hours, including Physical Education 234, 366, 386, 390; 4 hours from Psychology 350, 352, 354; 4 hours from Health Education 262, 365, Physical Education 308, 315, 324, 362, 410. Psychology 101 is required as a prerequisite to Psychology 350, 352, and 354.
Sports Administration minor: 16 semester hours, including Health Education 292; Physical Education 344, 386, 410, 495 (8 hours). Students must have a major in business, communication, or economics.
262 Big Fat Lies - A
Investigation of body weight as both a source of social prejudice
and as a health issue. Issues of body image, social expectations and
ideals, and discrimination are addressed in the first half and topics
such as metabolism, dieting, heart disease, diabetes and cancer are
addressed as they relate to obesity in the second half. (4)
266 Food and Health
Examination of the role of dietary choices in the maintenance of
health and prevention of disease. Topics covered include: basic
nutritional science, food selection/menu planning, lifespan nutrition,
energy balance, sports nutrition, and nutritional analysis tools. I, II
(2)
281 Injury Prevention and Therapeutic Care
Prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of all common injuries
sustained in athletics; physical therapy by employment of electri-city,
massage, exercise, light, ice, and mechanical devices. I II (2)
292 First Aid
Meets requirements for the American Red Cross Standard First Aid and Personal Safety. I II (2)
295 School Health
Examination of the integrated nature of comprehensive school health
programs. Attention is given to curriculum development and teaching
strategies for health content, as well as the importance of creating a
healthy school environment for learning. II (2)
327 Substance Use and Abuse
Evaluation of the impact of substance use and abuse on individual
health and performance. Substances addressed include alcohol, nicotine,
ergogenic aids, prescription medications and illegal drugs. J (2)
360 Professional Practicum
Students work under the supervision of a coach, teacher, recreation
supervisor, or health care provider. Prerequisite: departmental
approval. I II (1 or 2)
365 The Aging Experience: Worlds of Difference - A
The way in which people's location in the social system, the
historical periods they live during, and their personal biographies
shape the aging experience. Students will learn how these influences
may effect their lives and those with whom they work. J (4)
366 Health Psychology
Integration of the study of biological functioning of the human body
with the psychology of human behavior. Topics to be covered include:
stress and illness, pain perception and management, emotional factors
in the prevention, development and treatment of chronic disease, mental
health, and death and dying. I (3)
367 Health and Society
Examination of how individual health choices are made within a
social context. Topics to be covered include: interpersonal
relationships/conflict resolution, sexual and reproductive health,
environmental health, and health care utilization/ consumer health
issues. II (3)
382 Injury Prevention-Advanced
An advanced study in the recognition and treatment of specific
athletic injuries and vulnerable body structures, with emphasis on
evaluation, modalities of treatment, rehabilitation, and current
issues. Prerequisite: 281. II (2)
425 Health Promotion/Wellness Intervention Strategies
Examination of strategies for improving the state of wellness through healthier lifestyles. (2)
491 Independent Studies
Prerequisite: consent of the dean. I II S (1-4)
495 Internship - SR
Pre-professional experiences closely related to student's career and
academic interests. Prerequisites: declaration of major, sophomore
status, and 10 hours in the major. (2-8)
499 Capstone: Senior Seminar - SR (2-8)
100 Personalized Fitness Programs - PE
To stimulate student interest in functional personally designed
programs of physical activity; assessment of physical condition and
skills; recommendation of specific programs for maintaining and
improving physical health. Should be taken as a first-year student. I
II (1)
150 Adaptive Physical Activity - PE
An individualized activity program designed to meet the needs
interests, limitations, and capacities of students who have had
restrictions placed on their physical activity.
151-199 Individual and Dual Activities - PE
151 (Beginning Golf), 153 (Archery), 155 (Bowling), 157 (Personal
Defense), 162 (Beginning Tennis), 163 (Beginning Badminton), 164
(Pickleball), 165 (Racquetball/Squash), 166 (Racquetball/Pickleball),
167 (Roller Skating), 168 (Ice Skating), 170 (Skiing), 171 (Canoeing),
172 (Backpacking), 173 (Basic Mountaineering), 174 (Equitation), 175
(Snow-boarding), 177 (Weight Training), 178 (Body Toning), 180
(Bicycling), 182 (Low-Impact Aerobics), 183 (Power Aerobics), 184
(Water Aerobics), 186 (Step Aerobics), 191 (Intermediate Golf), 192
(Intermediate Tennis), 193 (Intermediate Badminton), 194 (Intermediate
Equitation), 195 (Intermediate Racquetball/Squash), 197 (Advanced
Weight Training).
200-219 Aquatics - PE
200 (Individualized Swim Instruction), 201 (Swimming for
Non-swimmers), 203 (Synchronized Swimming), 205 (Skin and Scuba
Diving), 207 (Basic Sailing), 210 (Intermediate Swimming), 212
(Conditioning Swimming), 214 (Advanced Swimming), 216 (Lifeguard
Training [2 credits]), 218 (Kayaking).
220-240 Rhythms - PE
220 (Movement Technique I), 221 (Tai Chi), 222 (Jazz Dance Level I),
223 (Yoga), 224 (Current Dance), 225 (Ballroom Dance), 226 (Folk and
Social Dance), 227 (Line Dance), 230 (Movement Technique II), 231
(Group Challenge Outdoors), 232 (Jazz Dance Level II), 234 (Relaxation
Techniques).
241-259 Team Activities - PE
241 (Basketball and Softball), 243 (Soccer and Volleyball), 244
(Co-ed Volleyball), 245 (Team Handball), 247 (Lacrosse), 250 (Directed
Sports Participation), 259 (Independent Study/Activity).
275 Water Safety Instruction - PE
The American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's course.
Prerequisite: swim test required. (Fufills 1 credit towards PE GUR.) II
(2)
277 Foundations of Physical Education
The relationship of physical education to education; the
biolo-gical, sociological, psychological, and mechanical principles
underlying physical education and athletics. Should be the initial
professional course taken in the School of Physical Education. II (2)
279 Teaching Physical Activity
Generic teaching and management strategies, design of instructional
materials and techniques for implementing them, and strategies for
working with diverse learners in physical activity settings. This
course is a prerequisite for all teaching methods courses and should be
taken prior to or in conjunction with the Education Hub. (2)
293 Teaching Methods: Fitness Activities
Overview, application and evaluation of fitness activites, such as:
aerobics (water, high- and low-impact, step, slide), weight training,
calisthenics circuits, continuous interval training. Prerequisite: 279.
II (2)
294 Teaching Methods: Invasion Games
Games in which a team tries to invade the other team's side or
territory by putting an implement into a goal. Activities will include:
basketball, soccer, lacrosse, hockey, and football. Prerequisite: 279.
I (2)
297 Teaching Methods: Net Games
Players attempt to send an object into the playing area on the other
side of a net or barrier. Activities include volleyball, tennis,
badminton, pickleball, and racquetball. Prerequisite: 279. I (2)
298 Teaching Methods: Target and Fielding Games
Participants strike, hit, kick, or throw at targets or objects.
Activities include golf, bowling, archery, softball, kickball, and
track and field. Prerequisite: 279. II (2)
308 Sports Motivation
Concepts include: models of winning, closing the potential
performance gap, building winning attitudes, and setting goals.
Fulfills coaching minor requirement. J (2)
310 Socioeconomic Influences on Health in America - A
Examination of the culture, social environment, and pressures that
create a health vulnerability with the American population. J (4)
314 Team Building for High Performance Teams
Activities designed to facilitate the development of team
camaraderie and effectiveness. Creative, fun, challenging, and applied
team building activites, combined with traditional training tools to
help create learning experiences for students to actively enhance team
cohesion and group productivity. (4)
315 Body Image - A
Topics include: the connection between women and food, cultural
definitions of beauty, eating disorders, nutrition, and biosocial
factors affecting weight control. J (4)
319 Tramping the Tracks of New Zealand - PE
Backpacking several of New Zealand's world renowned tracks and
hiking up ancient volcano craters, to glacial mountain lakes, and along
sandy ocean beaches. (Fufills 1 credit towards PE GUR.) J (4)
322 Physical Education in the Elementary School
Organization and administration of a developmental program for
grades K-6; sequential and progressive programming; large repertoire of
activities. Observation and/or practicum in public schools required. I
(2); J (2); II (4)
324 Physical Activity and Lifespan
The emphasis in this course will be on the role that physical
activity plays in successful aging. An understanding of the influence
of social learning on physical activity behavior through the lifespan
and effective strategies for health promotion and activity programming
with adult populations will be addressed. (4)
326 Adapted Physical Activity
Emphasizes the theory and practice of adaptation in teaching
strategies, curriculum, and service delivery for all persons with
psychomotor problems, not just those labeled “disabled.” II (3)
331 Aquatics Management
Topics include training and supervising personnel, financing,
programming, pool maintenance and operation, swim meet management, and
safety and emergency procedures. Study of pool chemistry, filter
operations, and maintenance. Visitation to local pools. a/y (2)
334 Scientific Basis for Training
Presents physiologic and kinesiologic applications to physical
training. Topics include the development of muscular strength and
endurance, and the relationship of nutrition, environment, sex, age,
and ergogenic aids to athletic performance. I (2)
344 Legal Aspects of Physical Activity
Role of law in sport and physical activity, negligence, tort and
risk management as it relates to legal issues in school, sport, and
recreational settings. I II (1)
360 Professional Practicum
Students work under the supervision of a coach, teacher, recreation
supervisor, or health care provider. Prerequisite: departmental
approval. I II (1 or 2)
361 Coaching Practicum
Students work under the supervision of a coach. Prerequisite: departmental approval. I II (1 or 2)
362 Healing Arts of the Mind and Body - A, PE
Designed to introduce alternative therapies of mind-body processes.
History, roots, practice, and cultural significances of several
therapies and practices. (Fufills 1 credit towards PE GUR.) (4)
370-379 Coaching Theory
Techniques, systems, training methods, strategy, and psychology of
coaching; 370 (Basketball), 371 (Football), 372 (Cross Country/Track
and Field), 374 (Soccer), 378 (Softball/Baseball). I II a/y (2)
383 Exercise Testing and Prescription
Provides students involved in the promotion of physical activity
with the basic knowledge necessary to safely conduct exercise, health
and fitness assessments in a variety of community settings. Topics will
include: history of assessment and its role in physical activity
promotion; purpose and methods for pre-evaluation and screening;
assessment and evaluation techniques; prescriptive program development
for health and fitness; bio-psycho-social implications of assessment
and evaluation. II (3)
384 Foundations of Health and Fitness Management
Provides students involved in the promotion of physical activity
with the basic knowledge necessary to understand how health and fitness
are managed in a variety of community settings. Topics will include:
historical and philosophical basis of community-based health and
fitness management; organizational assessment and evaluation issues;
strategies for behavioral change; strategies for program development,
implementation and marketing; specific examples of different
community-based health and fitness management programs. I (3)
386 Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
Questions of how social psychological variables influence motor
behavior and how physical activity affects the psychological make up of
an individual will be explored. II (3)
390 Applied Exercise and Sports Psychology
A practical, individually-oriented course designed to teach
athletes, trainers, coaches, and teachers a comprehensive variety of
skills and techniques aimed at enhancing sport performance.
Psychological topics include: managing anxiety, imagery, goal setting,
self-confidence, attention control, injury interventions, self-talk
strategies, and team building. II (4)
401 Workshop
Workshops in special fields for varying periods. (1-4)
410 Coaching—the Person and the Profession
Personal and professional requisites of successful sports programs. I II (2)
462 Dance Production
An advanced choreography course combining choreography, costume
design, staging, and publicity techniques for producing a major dance
concert. II (2)
478 Motor Learning and Human Performance
Provides basic theories, research, and practical implications for
motor learning, motor control, and variables affecting skill
acquisition. I (4)
480 Exercise Physiology
Scientific basis for training and physiological effect of exercise
on the human body. Lab required. Prerequisite: BIOL 205, 206. I (4)
486 Applied Biomechanics/Kinesiology
Opportunity to increase knowledge and understanding about the human
body and how the basic laws of mechanics are integrated in efficient
motor performance. II (3)
490 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction
An integrated and instructionally aligned approach to curriculum
design, assesment, development and implementing instructional
strategies consistent with Washington Essential Academic Learning
Requirements. Intended as the final course prior to a culminating
internship, a practicum in the school setting is required in conjuction
with this 6-credit course. II (6)
491 Independent Studies
Prerequisite: consent of the dean. I II S (1-4)
495 Internship - SR
Pre-professional experiences closely related to student's career and
academic interests. Prerequisites: declaration of major, sophomore
status, and 10 hours in the major. (2-8)
499 Capstone: Senior Seminar - SR (2-8)
296 Teaching Methods: Recreation Activities
Learning to plan and implement a variety of recreational activities, including outdoor education. Prerequisite: PHED 279. I (2)
330 Programming and Leadership in Sport and Recreation
Examines the principles, procedures, techniques, and strategies
essential to successfully program and lead experiences for diverse
populations in sport, fitness, recreation and leisure service
organizations. Prerequisite: PHED 277 or consent of instructor. I (4)
360 Professional Practicum
Students work under the supervision of a coach, teacher, recreation
supervisor, or health care provider. Prerequisite: departmental
approval. I II (1-2)
483 Management in Sport and Recreation
Examines the principles, procedures, techniques, and strategies
essential to successfully manage human resources, finances and
marketing in sport, fitness, recreation and leisure service
organizations. Prerequisites: 330, 360, PHED 344 (for majors and
minors). J (4)
491 Independent Studies
Prerequisite: consent of the dean. I II S (1-4)
495 Internship - SR
Pre-professional experiences closely related to student's career and
academic interests. Prerequisites: declaration of major, sophomore
status, and 10 hours in the major. (2-8)
499 Capstone: Senior Seminar - SR (2-8)
501 Workshops (1-4)
560 Practicum (1 or 2)
591 Independent Studies (1-4)
595 Internship (1-4)