Physical Education Activity Courses

1150 Wellness/Fitness Assessment (0-2)
A course that assists students in making an assessment of their level of fitness. Included are cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, body composition, flexibility, muscular coordination and concepts of healthy living.

1153 Individual Activities (0-2)
Individual sports of archery, aerobics, golf, horsemanship and weight training and conditioning.

1154 Team Activities (0-2)
Team sports of basketball, flag football, softball, soccer and volleyball.

1155 Dual Activities (0-2)
Dual sports of badminton, handball and tennis.

1156 Aquatic Activities (0-2)
Aquatic activities of diving, beginning swimming, intermediate swimming and lifeguarding. National Safety Council certification for each.

2101 Intercollegiate Activities (0-2)
Participation as a member of an intercollegiate athletic team. Upon dismissal or voluntary withdrawal from the team, the student must report to the chairman of the department for assignment to the regular activity class. Elective credit only. May be repeated but may not be used to fulfill PE activity course requirements in general education. One section is offered for students participating in intercollegiate rodeo. A stock charge of $25 is required for those students. Rodeo practice is in the RAS Arena. Prerequisite: Membership on an intercollegiate athletic team

Undergraduate Courses in Physical Education

Subject course numbers in parentheses at the end of the course description represent the course equivalent in the Texas Common Course Numbering system. The semester in which the course is normally offered is in parentheses.

1302 Safety and First Aid (3-0)
A course which includes class discussion, reading and units on the fundamentals of safe conduct at home, in traffic, in play and recreation and in the community with a section devoted to first aid in accordance with the latest National Safety Council first aid techniques with Advanced First Aid and CPR certification. (Fall/Spring/Summer)

1303 Introduction to Sports and Fitness (3-0)
A course emphasizing the aims and objectives and historical background for sports and fitness and recreation. (Fall/Summer)

2301 Skills and Techniques of Individual Sports (3-0)
A course which emphasizes the training in basic skills and techniques of tennis, golf, badminton, archery and individual recreation activities. (Fall/Spring/Summer)

2302 Motor Development (3-0)
This course is designed to permit students to study the various aspects of motor development of children. This will give students the opportunity to study physical growth as a factor accompanying motor development, fundamental motor skill learning and refinement and physical fitness development. (Fall/Spring)

2303 Activities for Children (3-0)
This course is designed to give a foundation for a working knowledge of activities that are appropriate for children. These activities include elements that are deemed necessary for the complete physical development of the child. (PHED 1331) (Fall/Spring)

2305 Skills and Techniques of Team Sports (3-0)
A course which emphasizes the training in basic skills and techniques of a wide range of team activities, including but not limited to, speedball, softball, volleyball, basketball and soccer. (Fall/Spring/Summer)

3301 Theory and Practice of Football (3-0)
A course giving emphasis to the theory of football, including policies in organization and administration of competitive sports programs. (Fall/Summer)

3302 Theory and Practice of Basketball (3-0)
A course which gives emphasis to the theory of basketball, including policies in the organization and administration of competitive sports programs. (Spring)

3303 Theory and Practice of Baseball and Softball (3-0)
A course which gives emphasis to the theory of baseball and softball, including policies in the organization and administration of competitive sports programs. (Spring)

3304 Contemporary Health Problems (3-0)
A study of current health problems and topics in society. Specific topics will include substance abuse, communicable diseases, mental health, environmental health, birth control and nutrition and fitness.

3307 Kinesiology (3-0)
A study of the analysis of human motion and posture subject to both mechanical and biological laws and principles. (Fall/Spring/Summer)

3308 Theory and Practice of Volleyball and Tennis (3-0)
A course which gives emphasis to the theory of volleyball and tennis, including organization and administration of competitive sports programs. (Fall)

3309 Theory and Practice of Track and Soccer (3-0)
A course which gives emphasis to the theory of track and soccer, including organization and administration of competitive sports programs. (Spring)

4102 Workshop in Sports and Fitness (1-0)
A course that may be repeated for credit when course content varies. (Various)

4103 Athletic Training Clinical Practicum I (0-3)
A practical clinical experience course for the first-year athletic training student. Working under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer, experience will be gained in taping, bandaging, illness/injury evaluation, rehabilitation and related services. May be repeated for credit. (Fall) Prerequisite: Admission to the student training program.

4104 Athletic Training Practicum (0-3)
A practical clinical experiance course for student athlete trainers work under direct supervision by a certified/licensed athletic trainer. Includes practical experiance in bandaging and taping, athletic training room management, medical referral and administration of injury care and related services. (Fall/Spring).

4301 Tests and Measurements (3-0)
A course emphasizing the application of tests and measurements to the field of sports and fitness, including medical, written, motor skills and physical examinations and tests. (Fall/Spring/Summer) Prerequisite: Completion of mathematics requirement

4302 Psychology and Physiology of Exercise (3-0)
A study of the relation of physiological and psychological principles to physical fitness and exercise. (Fall/Spring/Summer)

4303 Concepts of Kinesiology and Fitness (3-0)
This course provides a health-related fitness knowledge base with skill and assessment techniques and a review of important kinesiological concepts. (Fall/Spring/Summer) Prerequisites: PE 3307, 4301, 4302 or permission of the instructor.

4304 Athletic Training I (3-0)
A course which deals with the proper methods of conditioning for sports and the treatment of common injuries and first aid in more serious cases. (Fall) Prerequisite: PE 1302

4305 Athletic Training II (3-0)
An advanced study of the care and prevention of athletic injuries to include recognition, care and rehabilitation, program administration and legal aspects of athletic training. (Spring)
Prerequisite: Athletic Training I

4306 Athletic Therapeutic Exercise (3-0)
The study of therapeutic exercises used in the rehabilitation of athletic injuries and clinical techniques involved in muscle testing, including gonimetry. (Spring-Every third year)
Prerequisite: PE 4303

4307 Therapeutic Modalities of Athletic Training (3-0)
The study of sports therapy physical agents used in athletic training setting, such as cryptherapy, hydrotherapy and electrotherapy as mechanical therapy. (Spring-Every third year)
Prerequisite: PE 4303

4308 Administration of an Athletic Training Program (3-0)
The study of the administration and management strategies in athletics. Functions such as record keeping, insurance, public relations, pre-participation examinations, facility and equipment. Maintenance and budgets will be discussed. (Fall-Every third year)

4309 Teaching Health in the Public Schools Program (3-0)
The course is designed to aid the student in developing skills and knowledge required to become a competent health teacher. The course includes background needed for teaching health, role of the teacher, planning effective lessons, strategies for teaching, and implementing constructive evaluation. (Spring).