HPE-187 Intro to Physical Education & Coaching
This is an introductory course in Physical Education and Coaching methodology. The prospective teacher and/or coach will learn the underlying philosophies, theories and techniques for planning, organizing, and managing programs. This course will include teaching and coaching experiences, observations, lesson plans, certification requirements, and career opportunities.
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Course Outline
Department
Health Science and Human Performance
Course Description
This is an introductory course in Physical Education and Coaching methodology. The prospective teacher and/or coach will learn the underlying philosophies, theories and techniques for planning, organizing, and managing programs. This course will include teaching and coaching experiences, observations, lesson plans, certification requirements, and career opportunities.
Credit Hours
3Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered
Fall, Spring
First Year Experience Course
Yes
Course Learning Outcomes
- Practice creating and teaching physical education lesson plans.
- Debate the importance of physical education and athletics.
- Develop a pathway to achieve their long term career goals (eg. identify campus resources, identification of career and transfer opportunities).
- Describe professional certification requirements.
Topic Outline
- 1. History of physical education and athletics
- 2. Physical education, coaching, and exercise science opportunities
- 3. Components of physical fitness
- 4. Lesson planning
- 5. Certification requirements for career opportunities
- 6. Coaching athletics
- 7. Teaching and coaching effectiveness
- 8. Athletic training
- 9. Adapted physical education
- 10. Health education and certification
- 11. Athletic administration
- 12. Fitness instruction and design
- 13. Physical education and coaching philosophy