PED - Physical Education

Studies holistic health and lifetime wellness related to individual and community health. Focuses on stress, human sexuality, nutrition, exercise, impact of the environment and death. Includes physical activity related to developing health-related physical fitness.

Recognizing stress and finding solutions.

Introduction to the history, philosophy, and principles of physical education, health education, and recreation.  Topics include procedures, issues, current practices, and ideas that exist in those fields.

Techniques, qualifications, skills, and philosophies governing the act of officiating sports commonly played in the fall: volleyball, soccer, and football. Detailed knowledge of rules of each activity required. Practical experience in officiating is required.

Techniques, qualifications, skills, and philosophies governing the act of officiating sports commonly played in the spring: basketball, baseball, and softball. Detailed knowledge of rules of each activity required. Practical experience in officiating is required.

Examination of leadership skills based on the five core values of the NAIA's Champions of Character Program (respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership, and sportsmanship).  Topics include how character affects athletes, coaches, parents, officials, and spectators.

Introduces the prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Learn to evaluate injuries common to sports, as well as preventative taping and wrapping of different anatomical joints.

Theory of coaching, officiating and administering intramural, recreational and interscholastic football programs. Field work required.

The course includes both lecture and teaching activity sessions.  Students are expected to participate in all activity sessions to learn to perform skills and feel competent to demonstrate them in a recreation or teaching session.  Students learn demonstration skills, teaching strategies, progressions, safety considerations, error detection and prescription, game strategies and evaluation techniques for each activity.  The focus of the course is on methodology and techniques of teaching beginners of all ages in a recreation or school setting.

The course includes both lecture and teaching activity sessions.  Students are expected to participate in all activity sessions to learn to perform skills and feel competent to demonstrate them in a recreation or teaching session.  Students learn demonstration skills, teaching strategies, progressions, safety considerations, error detection and prescription, game strategies and evaluation techniques for each activity.  The focus of the course is on methodology and techniques of teaching beginners of all ages in a recreation or school setting.

Theory of coaching, officiating and administering intramural, recreational and interscholastic basketball programs.  Field work required.

Examines aspects and skills of psychology of sports including personality, motivation, goal setting, mental skills, team building, and coaching styles and strategies.  Scrutinizes the centrality of sports in society and how sport reflects society in key areas including race/culture/religion, youth/parenting, socioeconomics, media, violence, gender, and sexuality.

Course is designed to teach students the roles of the three energy yielding nutrients as they contribute to physical conditioning. Topics include the effect of eating habits on the energy necessary to maintain body functions at rest and during a variety of physical activities and will include lab experiences.

This course will examine communication theory, practice, and issues related to the sports industry and sport communication professions. Specifically, concepts and current issues related to electronic and social media, sport advertising, print media, public and media relations, and crisis management in the sports industry will be studied. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to critically assess the communication efforts of sports organizations as well as constructing their own communications in the field of sport. 

Detailed study of athletic injuries including physiology of injuries, theories of rehabilitation and the use of various modalities in treating athletes. Includes discussion of current issues in sports. Prerequisite: PED 20533  Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries.

Course designed to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, theories, principles, and procedures involved in the design, planning, and furnishing of sports facilities. Topics also include aspects associated with the development, implementation, and operations of sporting events.

Course is designed to address legal issues in physical education, recreation, and sport management. Areas covered include the history of law in sport, negligence, tort as well as constitutional and labor laws as they apply to physical education, recreation, and sport.

Students observe and work under the guidance of professionals in the fields of sport, fitness, or recreation.  Topics addressed include daily operations and special considerations in facility or event management.  Prerequisite:  PED 11133 History and Principles of HPER.

Emphasizes practical applications for all age ranges in resuscitation and emergency treatment of strokes, heart attacks, burns, cuts, abrasions and broken bones. Detailed application of an AED is also emphasized. Red Cross certification in First Aid and Adult, Child, Infant CPR and AED is awarded upon completion. Students are certified as Red Cross instructors in these areas. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing.

Provides knowledge of physical development of the child and awareness of resources for the child's activity and recreation. Emphasis on materials and activities that provide optimal physical development for each individual. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 General Psychology.

Provides observation and teaching experiences in physical education in elementary and preschool classes and/or youth sports or recreation programs. Requires work in school settings. Co-requisite: PED 30833 Elementary Physical Education Methods.

Learn and use major concepts of health education, human movement and physical activity of central elements to foster active healthy lifestyles. Address integration of physical education and health concepts across curriculum instruction.

Study of current recreation programs in both large and small communities.  Topics include the development of a personal philosophy of recreation as well as the leadership skills needed to administer recreation programs in a variety of settings.  Fieldwork and collaborative group work required.

This course is designed to assist students in understanding and appreciating the multi-faceted components of marketing. Understand what makes sport marketing unique from traditional marketing. Areas of focus include sport consumer behavior, promotion, licensing, sponsorship, media relations, data-based analytics, and product development. The course covers the history of sport marketing and current application of marketing principles across all levels of sport throughout the industry. 

Study of the science of human motion and movement of the body with an emphasis on factors affecting the body and the use of implements.  Topics include development of the ability to apply knowledge of functional anatomy, motor development, and outside forces to analyze movement, increase performance, and reduce injury.

Examination of current concepts and trends in adapted physical education, including the ability to assess, plan, and modify physical education programs to meet the unique needs of individuals. Explore settings with persons needed adaptive physical education support.

Students will obtain actionable steps to apply every day to address equity, diversity, inclusion, and holistic wellness. Students will develop cultural competence, identify biases, understand intersectionality, and develop skills and strategies to minimize the effects of bias and stereotypes in order to create an inclusive environment that enhances patient, client and member (group/team/community) engagement and retention. Students will learn how to develop the mindset needed to become an advocate for diverse professional environments, and to cultivate the skills to support traditionally marginalized groups.

Studies the physical responses of the human body to the stress induced by physical activity. Prepares students interested in the physical training of both athletic and nonathletic population groups. Prerequisites: BIO 10043 Principles of Biology and Lab, BIO 20433 Human Anatomy and Lab, and BIO 30433 Human Physiology and Lab or consent of instructor.

Lab experiences used to study the physical responses of the human body to the stress induced by physical activity.  Includes testing, interpretation of results, and exercise prescription.

Observe and work under guidance in a school or recreation setting. Volunteer coaching opportunities. Prerequisite: One coaching methods course, consent of supervising coach.

Observe and work under guidance of professionals in sports administration and sports leadership positions including athletic directors, eligibility, sports information, sport governance bodies, compliance, athletic advancement, academic support, and student athlete development.  Topics include how these roles work together to lead a sports program.  Students exposed to the different disciplines and their relationship under the umbrella of sports administration/leadership.  Prerequisite:  PED 11133 History and Principles of HPER.

Observe and work under guidance of certified athletic trainers in basic principles and skills of athletic training. Prerequisites: PED 20533 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries and consent of athletic trainer.

Provides the student with hands-on experience and observations of an allied health exercise science professional.  Practicum focuses on rehabilitation techniques and theories and basic administrative duties for a healthcare facility.

Observe and work under guidance with The College intramural program, Kansas Kids' Fitness Day, Student Activities Force, Ottawa Recreation Commission, and Ottawa Retirement Village. Prerequisites: PED 23733 Teaching Fall Sports and PED 31833 Recreation and Sports Programming.

Observe and work under the guidance of a certified strength and conditioning specialist, performance enhancement specialist, or certified personal trainer.  Student performs tasks including fitness testing, creating, implementing and evaluating programs, and coaching and supervising clients.

Complete study of human anatomy in preparation for an allied health/exercise science/teaching profession. Covers eleven systems of the human body with an emphasis on skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Explores how the human body works during exercise and recovery.

Students explore a particular area of interest though selected readings, assignments, lectures or field experiences.

Lab experiences used to study the anatomy of the human body.  Designed to increase understanding of locations of structures and their functions during exercise and recovery.

Course designed to teach the student about allied health professions. Topics include day-to-day responsibilities including documentation, insurance, budgeting, facility management, and staffing. Also covered are roles and professional limitations as determined by licensing and certification organizations for a variety of allied health professions. Additional topics include client evaluations and re-evaluations, how to be part of a team that utilizes other professions as needed to provide a comprehensive health care plan for the patient, as well professional research and publications, evidence-based practice, and continuing education.

Students learn about the strength and conditioning profession and prepare for certification exams in this field. Content includes learning how to train athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance, learning to conduct sport-specific testing sessions, learning to design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs, and learning to provide guidance about nutrition and injury prevention.

Students continue to learn about the strength and conditioning profession and prepare for certification exams in this field. Content includes applying skills in how to train athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance, conducting sport-specific testing sessions, designing and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs, and providing guidance about nutrition and injury prevention. This is an application course. 

This course addresses the personal training and corporate training profession and prepares students for certification examinations. Students learn to use an individualized approach to assess, motivate, educate, and train clients regarding their health and fitness needs. Students learn to design safe and effective exercise programs, to respond appropriately in emergency situations, and to provide clients guidance in achieving personal goals.

Domains include injuries; risk management; growth, development and learning; training, conditioning and nutrition; social and psychological aspects of coaching; skills, practice and strategies; teaching and administration; professional preparation and development. Successful completion of this course includes certification by the American Sport Education Program (ASEP). Prerequisites: At least junior standing, PAC 10131 Coed Weight Training, PAC 11131 Lifetime Fitness, PED 13733 Principles of Officiating Fall Sports or PED 14733 Principles of Officiating Spring Sports, PED 20533 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, and completion of one coaching methods course, or consent of instructor.

Students gain practical experience by working with professionals in the fields of personal training/strength and conditioning.

Places student in a recreational setting dealing with program, management and leadership roles beyond the formal course of study.

Student experiences the field of exercise science in a program, management, and leadership role beyond the formal course of study.

Examination of administrative philosophies and processes including administrative behavior, leadership, and organizational procedures. Topics include theory and practices in physical education, sport and recreation settings. The course investigates methods, theories and analysis of economics and finance related to amateur and professional sport entities.

Places student in a recreational setting dealing with program, management and leadership roles beyond the formal course of study.

Various professional certifications, career opportunities, and graduate school options are identified and discussed.  Guest lectures and field trips explore career opportunities and expand professional network.  Major focus on research and preparation for the senior comprehensive.

Capstone course culminating in a portfolio and oral defense designed to assess the student's achievement of the learning outcomes for exercise science.  The course is also designed for the student to provide feedback on their student experience and to showcase their ability to articulate key concepts and demonstrate competencies of an Exercise Science graduate.

Capstone course culminating in a portfolio and oral defense designed to assess the student's achievement of the learning outcomes for Sports Studies.  The course is also designed for the student to provide feedback on their student experience and to showcase their ability to articulate key concepts and demonstrate competencies of a Sports Studies graduate.