Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2000-2001

Department of Sport Science, Physical Education and Dance

Mike Lester, Ed.D., Chair

The Sport Science, Physical Education, and Dance Department (SSPED) offers undergraduate teaching majors and minors in Physical Education. Teaching major and minor tracks are available for Elementary and Secondary Teacher Education. An option for teaching K-12 Physical Eduction is also possible in the Secondary Teacher Education program as well as a single-subject Physical Education major.

The SSPED Department also offers a non-teaching major and minor for those students not seeking teacher certification. Non-teaching minors available within the Department include a coaching minor and a dance minor.

The SSPED Department also provides a broad activity program for the university that encompasses a varied selection of activity-related courses to meet individual student needs. Students may apply up to eight hours of activity courses in a University degree program.

Contained within Reed Gymnasium are the Office of Campus Recreation and Intramurals and the Center for Fitness and Wellness. The Reed Gymnasium complex is open for student use more than 100 hours per week for student recreation purposes. Within that time span is a well-organized program of intramurals, designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body. Men's, women's, and coed programs are available in more than 25 activities.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

Admission to Program

Admission to a major or minor in physical education is based on the successful completion of the following:

  1. Completion of the following courses:
P E 221*       History and Philosophy of
               Physical Education             2 cr
*(Prerequisites—Aerobics: PEAC 130 (Aquacize) OR PEAC
131A OR 131B (Aerobics) OR PEAC 133 (Jogging/Fitness);
Golf: PEAC 142A OR 142B; Tennis: PEAC 151A OR 151B;
and Swimming: PEAC 170A OR 170B)

  1. Completion of the following General Education Goals: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 (P E 201), and 12.
  2. Overall GPA of 2.5.
  3. GPA of 2.5 in Professional Physical Education or Dance courses.
  4. No grades below "C" in Professional Physical Education or Dance courses.
  5. Enrollment in P E 292 Leadership Practicum for a minimum of one credit.
  6. Student portfolio initiation.
  7. Faculty review and recommendation of students for admission to the Physical Education and Dance program based upon successful completion of the above requirements.

Students must make formal application for full admission to the Physical Education and Dance program. Application forms are available in the Physical Education and Dance office. Students may not register for upper division courses until admittance to the Physical Education and Dance program is achieved.

Graduation Requirements:

In order to graduate from the Physical Education and Dance Program as a major/minor, the following requirements must be successfully completed*:

  1. All 300/400 courses for the major or minor.
  2. Minimum grade of "C" in professional courses.
  3. Subsequent enrollment in P E 292 Leadership Practicum for a minimum of one additional credit.
  4. Completion of written philosophy for physical education and dance.
  5. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
  6. Minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major/minor.
  7. Completion of student portfolio.

*Transfer students and change of major/minor students will be allowed to enroll in 6 credits of upper division courses while completing Phase 1 requirements. Two semesters will be allowed to complete deficiencies.

Denial of Admission to the Physical Education and Dance Major/Minor Program

Students who have been denied full admission to the Physical Education and Dance program may reapply; however, they must meet the standards for admission in place at the time of their reapplication to attain full admission.

Major in Physical Education

The following courses are required in addition to the General Education Requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree:

P E 221        History and Philosophy of      
               Physical Education             2 cr
P E 231*       Activity Laboratory - Field 
               and Court                      1 cr
P E 232*       Activity Laboratory - 
               Outdoor Skills                 1 cr 
P E 233*       Activity Laboratory - 
               Individual and Recreation      1 cr 
P E 234*       Activity Laboratory - Dance    1 cr
P E 243        Anatomical Foundations of     
               Human Activity                 2 cr 
P E 270        Motor Learning                 1 cr
P E 292        Leadership Practicum           1 cr
               (above course to be taken
               twice)                         1 cr
P E 301        Physiology of Exercise         4 cr
P E 302        Human Kinesiology              4 cr
P E 322        Psychology of Sport            3 cr
P E g362       Tests and Measurements in
               Physical Education             2 cr
P E 437        Methods of Teaching Physical
               Education                      2 cr 
P E g475       Management of Physical     
               Education                      3 cr 
P E g494       Special Physical Activity      3 cr
                                      TOTAL: 32 cr
IN ADDITION: Student must present a current Red Cross
First Aid Card to advisor or complete H E 205, First
Aid and Safety. (Completion of above courses satisfies
requirements for a minor.) 

*PREREQ. FOR P E 231, P E 232, P E 233, P E 234: Aerobics: PEAC 130 (Aquacize) OR PEAC 131A OR 131B (Aerobics) OR PEAC 133 (Jogging/Fitness); Golf: PEAC 142A OR 142B; Tennis: PEAC 151A OR 151B;

Swimming: PEAC 170A or 170B

Plus 2 elective credits from any of the Emphasis areas listed below:

Emphasis Areas

The following areas of emphasis are available: Activity Performance; Dance; Athletic Coaching; and Fitness Leadership.

Activity Performance

P E 300        Movement Theory                2 cr
P E 259        Lifeguarding                   2 cr
P E 358        Water Safety Instructor's 
               Course                         3 cr
In addition:   Approved electives             3 cr

Dance

P E 201        Survey of Dance                3 cr
P E 260        Methods of 
               Dance for Children             2 cr
P E 300        Movement Theory                2 cr
P E 367        Methods and Techniques 
               of Dance                       3 cr 
In addition:   Approved electives             2 cr

Athletic Coaching

P E 300        Movement Theory                2 cr
P E g470       Care and Prevention of
               Athletic Injuries              2 cr
Select one from P E 312319 listed below:
P E 312        Practical Applications of
               Coaching Baseball/Softball     2 cr
P E 313        Practical Applications of
               Coaching Basketball            2 cr
P E 314        Practical Applications of
               Coaching Football              2 cr
P E 315        Practical Applications of
               Coaching Soccer                2 cr
P E 316        Practical Applications of
               Coaching Tennis                2 cr
P E 317        Practical Applications of
               Coaching Track and Field       2 cr
P E 318        Practical Applications of
               Coaching Volleyball            2 cr
P E 319        Practical Applications of
               Coaching Wrestling             2 cr
In addition:   Approved electives             2 cr

Fitness Leadership

CFS 239        Nutrition                      3 cr
H E g401       Issues in Health and 
               Wellness                       4 cr
In addition:   Approved electives             2 cr

Minor in Coaching

To be eligible for the Coaching minor, students must complete the required courses, and be able to show satisfactory completion of ASEP Coaching Principles, and one of the following:

  1. ASEP Sport First Aid
  2. HE 205
  3. American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety

Current physical education majors and minors are not eligible for this minor.

Required Courses

P E 270        Motor Learning                 1 cr
P E 301        Physiology of Exercise         4 cr 
P E 301L       Physiology of Exercise Lab     0 cr
P E 302        Human Kinesiology              4 cr 
P E 302L       Human Kinesiology Lab          0 cr
Select one from P E 312319 listed below:
P E 312        Practical Applications of
               Coaching Baseball/Softball     2 cr
P E 313        Practical Applications of
               Coaching Basketball            2 cr
P E 314        Practical Applications of
               Coaching Football              2 cr
P E 315        Practical Applications of
               Coaching Soccer                2 cr
P E 316        Practical Applications of
               Coaching Tennis                2 cr
P E 317        Practical Applications of
               Coaching Track and Field       2 cr
P E 318        Practical Applications of
               Coaching Volleyball            2 cr
P E 319        Practical Applications of
               Coaching Wrestling             2 cr
P E 322        Psychology of Sport            3 cr
P E 470        Care and Prevention
               of Athletic Injuries           2 cr
P E 480        Coaching Problems              2 cr
                                      TOTAL: 18 cr

Minor in Dance

The Dance minor may be taken by any university student. Courses are especially designed to meet needs of students in Physical Education, Elementary Education, Theatre, and other arts as well as private dance studio teachers.

Required Courses

P E 201        Survey of Dance                3 cr
P E 243        Anatomical Foundations of     
               Human Activity                 2 cr 
P E 260        Methods of Dance for 
               Children                       2 cr
P E 367        Methods and Techniques 
               of Dance                       3 cr 
P E 401        Issues in Dance                2 cr
P E 431        Choreography                   3 cr
               Approved electives in Dance     
               Activities                     3 cr 
               Approved electives from Art,
               P E, Management, Music,
               Communication/Theatre          3 cr 
                                      TOTAL: 21 cr

Dance Activities Electives

PEAC 110A OR B Ballet                         1 cr
PEAC 111A OR B Ballroom Dance                 1 cr
PEAC 112A OR B Jazz                           1 cr
PEAC 113A, B OR C Modern Dance                1 cr
PEAC 115       Folk and Square Dance          1 cr
PEAC 114A OR B Tap/Clog                       1 cr
P E 147        DANSON-ISU
               Danscompany                    1 cr

Approved Electives

Students may select a total of 3 credits from one or more of the following areas:

Physical Education and Dance

P E 270        Motor Learning                 1 cr
P E 300        Movement Theory                2 cr
P E 302        Human Kinesiology              4 cr
H E 340        Fitness and
               Wellness Programs              3 cr
P E g470       Care and Prevention of 
               Athletic Injuries              2 cr
P E g494       Special Physical Activity      3 cr

Art and Architecture

ART 100        Survey of Art                  3 cr
ART 103        Creative Process               3 cr
ART 105        Drawing I                      3 cr

Management

MGT 215        Small Business Management      3 cr

Music

MUSC 102       Elements of Music              2 cr
MUSC 106       American Music                 3 cr

Communication and Theatre

THEA 101       Appreciation of Drama          3 cr
THEA 251       Beginning Acting               3 cr
THEA 209       Stage Lighting                 2 cr

Activity Courses in Physical Education

PEAC 100 Adaptive Martial Arts 1 credit. Adaptive and corrective exercise programs in the martial arts (including judo and tae kwondo) designed for individuals unable to participate in a regular activity class. F, S

PEAC 101 Adaptive Snow Skiing 1 credit. Adaptive and corrective exercise program in snowskiing designed for individuals unable to participate in a regular activity class. Su

PEAC 102 Adaptive Waterskiing 1 credit. Adaptive and corrective exercise program in waterskiing designed for individuals unable to participate in a regular activity class. S

PEAC 103 Adaptive Swimming 1 credit. Adaptive and corrective exercise programs in aquatics designed for individuals unable to participate in a regular activity class. Su

PEAC 104 Adaptive Weight Training 1 credit. Adaptive and corrective exercise programs in progressive body building and conditioning exercises designed for individuals unable to participate in a regular activity class. F, S

PEAC 107 Instructor Training of Adapted Waterskiing 1 credit. Methods and techniques of teaching waterskiing to people with disabilities. Su

PEAC 108 Instructor Training of Adapted Snowskiing 1 credit. Methods and techniques of teaching snowskiing to people with disabilities. S

PEAC 109 Instructor Training of Adapted Sport 1 credit. Methods and techniques of teaching a variety of sport skills to people with disabilities. F, S

PEAC 110A Beginning Ballet Dance 1 credit. Beginning techniques at the barre, center floor, and movement combinations. Patterns taught by instructor and created by students are performed for class members and end of semester informal presentation. F, S

PEAC 110B Intermediate Ballet Dance 1 credit. Intermediate techniques at the barre, center floor, and movement combinations. Patterns taught by instructor and created by students are performed for class members and end of semester informal presentation.

PEAC 111A Beginning Ballroom Dance 1 credit. Beginning techniques in twostep, Fox Trot, Waltz, Polka, Cha Cha Cha, Swing, and others. Taught at beginning skill level along with partnering, appropriate dress, proper etiquette. Informal performance opportunities available. F

PEAC 111B Intermediate Ballroom Dance 1 credit. Intermediate techniques in twostep, Fox Trot, Waltz, Polka, Cha Cha Cha, Swing, and others. Taught at intermediate skill level along with partnering, appropriate dress, proper etiquette. Informal performance opportunities available. D

PEAC 112A Beginning Jazz Dance 1 credit. Techniques taught at beginning skill level (combines ballet, modern dance, and tap). Patterns taught by instructor and created by students are performed for class members and end of semester informal presentation. F, S

PEAC 112B Intermediate Jazz Dance 1 credit. Techniques taught at intermediate skill level (combines ballet, modern dance, and tap). Patterns taught by instructor and created by students are performed for class members and end of semester informal presentation. D

PEAC 113A Beginning Modern Dance 1 credit. Techniques in warm ups, nonlocomotor/locomotor movements, and combinations taught at b eginning level. Students create studies to express own thoughts, ideas, feelings; present to class and end of semester informal presentation.

PEAC 113B Intermediate Modern Dance 1 credit. Techniques in warm ups, nonlocomotor/locomotor movements, and combinations taught at intermediate level. Students create studies to express own thoughts, ideas, feelings; present to class and end of semester informal presentation. F

PEAC 113C Advanced Modern Dance 1 credit. Techniques in warm ups, nonlocomotor/locomotor movements, and combinations taught at advanced level. Students create studies to express own thoughts, ideas, feelings; present to class and end of semester informal presentation. D

PEAC 114A Beginning Tap/Clog Dance 1 credit. Techniques and combinations taught at beginning level. Patterns taught by instructor and created by students are performed for class members and end of semester informal presentation. F, S

PEAC 114B Intermediate Tap/Clog Dance 1 credit. Techniques and combinations taught at intermediate level. Patterns taught by instructor and created by students are performed for class members and end of semester informal presentation. D

PEAC 115 Folk/Square Dance 1 credit. Steps/combinations taught at various skill levels. Folk dances from around the world, square dances from America are included. Informal performance at end of semester. D

PEAC 116 Line Dance 1 credit. Steps, combinations, and a variety of dances are taught at various skill levels. No partner required. Dances such as "Slappin' Leather," "Boot Scootin' Boogie," "Alley Cat," plus new dances are included. D

PEAC 118 Wilderness Survival Skills 1 credit. Designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary to survive a 72hour emergency (summer and fall seasons). Includes signaling, shelter building, hypothermia, survival kits, fire building, direction finding and desert hazards. F

PEAC 130 Aquacise 1 credit. Techniques of water exercises for physical conditioning. Physiological selfassessments and water safety will be covered. F, S

PEAC 131A Beginning Aerobics 1 credit. Introduction to elementary techniques and modalities of aerobic exercise. Physiological selfassessments and safety will be covered. F, S

PEAC 131B Intermediate Aerobics 1 credit. Continuation of elementary techniques, and introduction to more strenuous aerobic exercise for the intermediate level student. Physiological selfassessments, safety, and training benefits of a variety of modalities are covered. F, S

PEAC 131C Advanced Aerobics 1 credit. Highlevel aerobic techniques and modalities designed for the advanced student. More advanced physiological selfassessments and discussion of a variety of modalities will be covered. D

PEAC 132 Individualized Physical Education 1 credit. Introduction to lifetime fitness programming components with individuallydesigned programs. Physiological selfassessments, safety, and equipment are covered. F, S

PEAC 133 Jogging/Personal Fitness 1 credit. Fitnessoriented course, designed for students who wish to maintain or increase their present fitness level. Physiological selfassessments and safety are covered. F, S

PEAC 134A Beginning Weight Training 1 credit. Instruction and participation in fundamentals of progressive bodybuilding and conditioning with resistance, including various modalities. Physiological self-assessments and safety will be covered. D, S, Su

PEAC 131B Intermediate Weight Training 1 credit. Instruction and participation in fundamentals of progressive bodybuilding and conditioning with resistance, including various modalities. Designed for the intermediate lifter. F, S

PEAC 139A Beginning Fencing 1 credit. Introduction to the basic skills of foil fencing including equipment, grip, salute, onguard, advance, retreat, lunge, and defense. Includes safety concerns, basic strategies, and rules. F, S

PEAC 139B Intermediate Fencing 1 credit. Continuation and expansion of the basic skills included in the beginning course with the addition of parries, engagements, and advanced attacks. Also includes advanced strategies. F, S

PEAC 140A Beginning Billiards 1 credit. Introduction to the fundamental skills involved in billiards: technique, game play, scoring, and etiquette. F, S

PEAC 140B Intermediate Billiards 1 credit. Designed for the intermediate level player; this course explores a variety of more advanced shots and strategies. F, S

PEAC 141A Fundamentals of Bowling 1 credit. Introduction to fundamental skills, scorekeeping, handicaps, and rules of bowling. F, S

PEAC 141B Intermediate Bowling 1 credit. Designed for the intermediate level bowler, this course builds upon the skills and knowledges of the fundamentals course. F, S

PEAC 141C Advanced Team Bowling 1 credit. Introduction to more advanced individual techniques and skill assessment and corrections for bowling. F, S

PEAC 142A Beginning Golf 1 credit. Fundamental philosophies and techniques of golf, including grip, use of irons, woods, and putter, and etiquette. F, S, Su

PEAC 142B Intermediate Golf 1 credit. Designed for the intermediate golfer, this course builds on the acquisition of skill in the fundamental strokes; etiquette; and more advanced reading of the course. F, S. Su

PEAC 143A Beginning Judo 1 credit. Rudimentary principles and philosophies of judo, including the techniques of grappling, throwing and falling. F, S

PEAC 143B Intermediate Judo 1 credit. A continuation of fundamental judo skills and philosophies for intermediateskilled students, including basics of some advanced skills. F, S

PEAC 143C Advanced Judo 1 credit. A refinement of fundamental judo skills and philosophies for advancedskilled students, including advanced techniques of throwing, grappling, and falling. F, S

PEAC 144 Tae Kwondo 1 credit. Presentation of principles and philosophies of Tae Kwondo, a Korean form of karate meant for energy conservation in selfdefense technique. F, S

PEAC 145 Rodeo 1 credit. An orientation to the safety and techniques of the various events of the modernday rodeo. F, S

PEAC 146 Archery 1 credit. Introduction to equipment, technique, and safety practices of archery. D

PEAC 148A Beginning Women's Judo 1 credit. Introduction to methods and techniques of judo for women. Includes a variety of holding and throwing techniques. Rules, safety considerations, and the philosophy of judo are emphasized. D

PEAC 150A Beginning Racquetball 1 credit. Introduction to fundamentals of technique, strategy, and safety in the game of racquetball. F, S

PEAC 150B Intermediate Racquetball 1 credit. Continuation of basic skills and fundamental strategies for the intermediate level racquetball player. F, S

PEAC 150C Advanced Racquetball 1 credit. Refinement of skills, techniques, and strategies for the advanced level racquetball player. D

PEAC 151A Beginning Tennis 1 credit. Rudimentary principles and techniques of tennis, including basic shot selection, conditioning, drill works, and game play. F, S, Su

PEAC 151B Intermediate Tennis 1 credit. A continuation of fundamental tennis skills and principles for intermediateskilled students, including an introduction to some advanced skills. F, S

PEAC 151C Advanced Tennis 1 credit. Refinement of skills, techniques, and strategies for the advanced level player. D

PEAC 152A Beginning Badminton 1 credit. Introduction to basic skills, game play, and strategies in the game of badminton. D

PEAC 152B Intermediate Badminton 1 credit. Continuation of skill refinement, more advanced game play, and strategies for the intermediate player. D

PEAC 152C Advanced Badminton 1 credit. Refinement of fundamental skills, more advanced game play, and strategies for the advanced player. D

PEAC 155A Beginning Soccer 1 credit. Introduction to basic individual and team soccer skills, including dribbling, shooting, and offensive and defensive techniques and strategies. S

PEAC 155B Intermediate Soccer 1 credit. Continuation of fundamental team and individual skill acquisition, and introduction of more advanced techniques and strategies. D.

PEAC 156A Beginning Basketball 1 credit. Fundamental individual and team techniques, strategies, and play. F, S

PEAC 156B Intermediate Basketball 1 credit. More advanced individual and team techniques, strategies and play for intermediate level players. F, S

PEAC 157A Beginning Volleyball 1 credit. Introduction to fundamental individual and team skills, strategies, and play for beginning level volleyball players. S

PEAC 157B Intermediate Volleyball 1 credit. More advanced individual and team skills, strategies, and play for intermediate level volley ball players. S

PEAC 158 Softball 1 credit. Introduction to fundamental skills, and refinement of more advanced skills, for individual and team techniques, strategies, and play in softball. F, S

PEAC 160A Beginning Skiing 1 credit. Fundamental techniques, etiquette, training, safety practices and skill practice in downhill skiing for beginners. S

PEAC 160B Intermediate Skiing 1 credit. For intermediate level skiers, an emphasis on safety practices, etiquette, more advanced techniques, training, and skill practice. S

PEAC 160C Advanced Skiing 1 credit. Intended for advanced skiers, this course emphasizes highlevel skill acquisition, training, safety, ski etiquette, and skill practice. S

PEAC 161A Beginning Night Skiing 1 credit. Skill acquisition and safety practices for beginners who wish to ski at night. S

PEAC 162A Beginning Snowboarding 1 credit. Introduction to snowboarding, including selection of equipment, safety practices, etiquette, and techniques. S

PEAC 162B Intermediate Snowboarding 1 credit. Designed for the experienced snowboarder. A continuation of the basic skills and techniques included in the beginning course. S

PEAC 170A Beginning Swimming 1 credit. Introduction to propulsive movement skills in the water; includes safety, front crawl, and elementary backstroke. F, S

PEAC 170B Intermediate Swimming 1 credit. Refinement of beginning skills; includes an introduction to breaststroke, intermediate level safety, basic diving technique, back crawl, and sidestroke. F, S

PEAC 170C Advanced Swimming 1 credit. Refinement of previous strokes; includes introduction to butterfly, inverted breaststroke, the trudgen, and overarm sidestroke. D

PEAC 171 Synchronized Swimming 1 credit. An orientation to the fundamentals of the Olympic sport of individual and team synchronized swimming, including tricks, presentation, and basic to advanced skills. D

PEAC 172 SCUBA Diving 1 credit. Basic skills in SCUBA diving: mask, fins, snorkel use; safety techniques; mechanical equipment use; aquatic environments. Students must: swim 400 yards; tread water 15 minutes; carry ten pound brick 25 yards. No certification. F, S

PEAC 173 Skin and SCUBA Diving Certification 2 credits. Skills in SCUBA: mask, fins, and snorkel use; safety techniques; mechanical equipment use; aquatic environments. Students must: swim 400 yards; tread water 15 minutes; carry ten pound brick 25 yards. Certification possible. F, S

PEAC 175A Beginning Kayaking 1 credit. Uses controlled environment of ISU pool and includes basic skills including draw and sculling strokes, high and low bracing, eddy turns, deep water rescue techniques, river safety, and Eskimo roll. F, S

PEAC 175B Intermediate Kayaking 1 credit. Utilizes both indoor pool sessions and actual river experiences to build upon the foundation established in the beginning course. Refinement of paddle strokes and rolling technique. F, S

PEAC 175C Advanced Kayaking 1 credit. Advanced techniques of kayaking on a variety of actual river experiences. Includes route planning, surfing, reading whitewater and river safety. D

PEAC 176A Beginning Rock Climbing 1 credit. Designed for students with little or no climbing experience, this outdoor class covers basic climbing including knot tying, belaying, movement techniques, top rope anchor systems, and safety procedures. F, S

PEAC 176B Intermediate Rock Climbing 1 credit. Designed for the intermediate level student, this course explores more advanced techniques, etiquette, and minimal impact techniques. F, S

PEAC 176C Advanced Rock Climbing 1 credit. Extends skill range from top roping to lead climbing techniques. Includes belay anchors, route protection, lead and aid climbing, minimal impact techniques, and safety and rescue procedures. D

PEAC 177A Beginning CrossCountry Skiing 1 credit. Designed for beginning skiers, this course introduces students to flat surface techniques and progresses to uphill and downhill techniques. Indoor lectures are combined with tours to local crosscountry ski areas. S

PEAC 177B Intermediate CrossCountry Skiing 1 credit. Designed for intermediate skill xcountry skiers, this course builds on the fundamental techniques of the beginning course. Includes safety in the backcountry, more advanced uphill and downhill techniques, and overnight trip planning. S

PEAC 178A Beginning Telemark Cross Country Skiing 1 credit. Fundamental skills of executing downhill turns on crosscountry skis. Telemark is primary emphasis, but wedge, stem christie, and parallel turns are also covered in relation to free heel skis. S

PEAC 178B Intermediate Telemark Cross Country Skiing 1 credit. Course builds upon the basic skills first introduced in the beginning course. Introduces additional techniques. S

PEAC 180A Beginning Windsurfing 1 credit. Introduction to the basic skills of sailboarding including sail rigging, sailing maneuvers, wind reading and windsurfing safety. F, S

PEAC 180B Intermediate Windsurfing 1 credit. Continuation of basic skills of sailboarding, with additional emphasis on more advanced technique and weather reading for the intermediate level windsurfer. F, S

PEAC 181 Bicycling 1 credit. Includes both mountain and road biking. Combines a series of indoor lectures with practical outdoor riding experience. Topics include riding techniques, clothing, equipment, safety and bike maintenance. F

PEAC 182A Beginning Dutch Oven Cooking 1 credit. Includes basic food preparation, meal planning and the care and use of cast iron dutch ovens. Nightly demonstrations by guest chefs. Students will select recipes, buy food, and prepare their own meals. F, S

PEAC 182C Advanced Dutch Oven Cooking 1 credit. Expands upon the basics taught in the beginning course. Includes large group meal planning, dutch oven catering, garnishing and presentation of meals, gourmet meal preparation, and competitive cooking. F

PEAC 183 Map and Compass 1 credit. Combines classroom and practical field exercises. Basic land navigation techniques including compass bearings, magnetic declination, contour line identification, use of GPS instruments, resection, orientation techniques, and use of the Universal Mercator Coordinate System. F

PEAC 184 Ice Climbing 1 credit. Designed for the advanced rock climber, this course explores techniques suitable for steeply inclined ice and snow climbing. Includes equipment selection, safety, use of ice screws and pitons, and the twoaxe method. S

PEAC 185 Basic Mountaineering 1 credit. Designed for students wishing to climb mountains on a nontechnical basis. Includes ice axe use, rope team travel, clothing, equipment, hazards, hypothermia, and acute mountain sickness. S

PEAC 186 Practical Outdoor Skills 1 credit. Basic skills for activity in the outdoors. Topics include practical outdoor knots, water treatment, map and compass, sheltering strategies, outdoor emergencies and first aid, equipment and clothing, minimal impact techniques, and fire building. S

PEAC 187 Avalanche Safety 1 credit. Designed to equip winter travelers with knowledges and skills to minimize avalanche hazards. Some topics included are snow crystal identification and snow pack metamorphism influencing avalanche formation. Field sessions are included. S

PEAC 188 Winter Survival Skills 1 credit. Designed to equip students with knowledge necessary for a 72 hour winter survival situation. Content includes winter shelter building, recognizing and treating frostbite, signaling, fire building, survival psychology, nutrition needs, clothing and equipment. S

PEAC 190 Varsity Athletics 1 credit. Instruction and participation in ISU Department of Athletics approved sports. Coach's approval required. F, S

Professional Physical Education Courses

P E 147 Danson - ISU Danscompany 1 credit. A student performing group. Designed to assist students in developing skills necessary to create and produce lecture/demonstrations for schools and concerts. Various dance forms are used. F, S

P E 160 Rape Aggression Defense 1 credit. Strategies for self-defense in physically threatening situations. Methods to enhance possibilities for avoidance of physical harm are also covered. Cross-listed as H E and W S 160. F, S

P E 201 Survey of Dance 3 credits. Historical development of dance from primitive to modern times. A study of language, literature and forms of dance. Relationship of dance to the fine arts and other disciplines. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements. F, S, Su

P E 205 Methods and Techniques of Gymnastics 2 credits. Fundamental methods and techniques for teaching a variety of gymnastic activities, including tumbling and apparatus. S

P E 211 Physical Education Methods/Elementary 1 credit. A study of subject content of the physical education program with emphasis on methods and materials to be used by the teacher. F, S, Su

P E 221 History and Philosophy of Physical Education 2 credits. Study of the historical development and philosophy of Physical Education. Also includes current practices and projected trends in the Physical Education profession. F, S

P E 231 Activity Laboratory - Field and Court 1 credit. Laboratory enhanced skills in activities such as soccer and volleyball. PREREQ: PEAC 130, OR PEAC 131, OR PEAC 133; PEAC 142A OR PEAC 142B; PEAC 151A OR PEAC 151B; PEAC 170A OR PEAC 170B. F

P E 232 Activity Laboratory - Outdoor Skills 1 credit. Laboratory enhanced skills in activities such as map/compass, hiking, and skiing. PREREQ: PEAC 130, OR PEAC 131, OR PEAC 133; PEAC 142A OR PEAC 142B; PEAC 151A OR PEAC 151B; PEAC 170A OR 170B.F

P E 233 Activity Laboratory - Individual and Recreational 1 credit. Laboratory enhanced skills in activities such as pickleball and badminton. PREREQ: PEAC 130, OR PEAC 131, OR PEAC 133; PEAC 142A OR PEAC 142B; PEAC 151A OR PEAC 151B; PEAC 170A OR 170B.S

P E 234 Activity Laboratory - Dance 1 credit. Laboratory enhanced skills in creative, folk, square, and ballroom dance. PREREQ: PEAC 130, OR PEAC 131, OR PEAC 133; PEAC 142A OR PEAC 142B; PEAC 151 A OR PEAC 152B; PEAC 170A OR PEAC 170B. S

P E 241 Sports Officiating 1 credit. Proper instruction for game officials and coaches including knowledge of rules, mechanisms of officiating, and game administration. May be repeated to four credits. D

P E 243 Anatomical Foundations of Human Activity 2 credits. Study of human body structure including the neuromuscular, skeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and organ systems. Course is designed for health and physical education students. F, S

PE 247 Dance Production 12 credits. Students design and participate in producing a formal dance production. Opportunities to choreograph; perform; and assist in costuming, lighting, set decoration. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. PREREQ: PE 147. S

P E 259 Lifeguarding 2 credits. Designed to provide a fundamental knowledge and practical application of principles involving lifesaving techniques in an aquatic environment. Academic course work and pool activity is required of all students. F, S

P E 260 Methods of Dance for Children 2 credits. Study of a variety of dance activities suitable for early childhood through grade 6. Students plan and teach dance to children. Interdisciplinary approaches to incorporate dance into an educational setting are used. F

P E 270 Motor Learning 1 credit. A review of basic processes and concepts of learning in the psychomotor domain. S

P E 292 Leadership Practicum 1 credit. Students develop, implement, and evaluate an individual program of professional leadership activities. May be repeated up to two credits. F, S

P E 300 Movement Theory 2 credits. Introduces the student to the science of developmental human movement; including fundamental concepts of movement behavior presented in a bio-social context. F

P E 301 Physiology of Exercise 4 credits. Theoretical and applied study of the effects of physical work and exercise on physiological processes of the human body. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ: P E 243 OR BIOS 301 and BIOS 302. F

P E 302 Human Kinesiology 4 credits. The anatomical and mechanical principles involved in human movement. Special emphasis includes qualitative analysis of physical education and sport activities. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ: P E 243 OR BIOS 301 AND BIOS 302. S

P E 307 Outdoor Leadership 2 credits. Designed to provide students with the knowledge to organize and lead outdoor activities. Includes leadership styles, liability, program promotion, planning, safety, and environmental impact. Practical experiences are included. S

P E 312 Practical Applications of Coaching Baseball/Softball 2 credits. Essential elements of coaching baseball and softball. Emphasis on application and practice in the educational setting. D

P E 313 Practical Applications of Coaching Basketball 2 credits. Essential elements of coaching basketball. Emphasis on application and practice in the educational setting. F

P E 314 Practical Applications of Coaching Football 2 credits. Essential elements of coaching football. Emphasis on application and practice in the educational setting. S

P E 315 Practical Applications of Coaching Soccer 2 credits. Essential elements of coaching soccer. Emphasis on application and practice in the educational setting. D

P E 316 Practical Applications of Coaching Tennis 2 credits. Essential elements of coaching tennis. Emphasis on application and practice in the educational setting. D

P E 317 Practical Applications of Coaching Track and Field 2 credits. Essential elements of coaching track and field. Emphasis on application and practice in the educational setting. S

P E 318 Practical Applications of Coaching Volleyball 2 credits. Essential elements of coaching volleyball. Emphasis on application and practice in the educational setting. S

P E 319 Practical Applications of Coaching Wrestling 2 credits. Essential elements of coaching wrestling. Emphasis on application and practice in the educational setting. D

P E 322 Psychology of Sport 3 credits. Study of theoretical and applied psychological parameters in sport settings. Specific topics include the coachathlete relationship and issues in sport performance. Also includes motivation, leadership, communication, ethics, and intervention strategies. F, S

P E 357 Physical Education for Elementary Schools 2 credits. Study of the activity interests of children and appropriate materials for different age levels, selection of materials, and methods of presentation. S

P E 358 Water Safety Instructor's course 3 credits. Techniques of teaching swimming, diving, and community water safety skills including small craft safety. Emphasis on skill progressions and planning/organizing courses. American Red Cross certificate awarded if examination is passed. S

P E 362 Tests and Measurements in Physical Education 2 credits. Study of constructive practical and written tests applicable to physical education. Study of the theory of practice of test administration, brief study of statistical methods and measurements in physical education. F, S

P E 367 Methods and Techniques of Dance 3 credits. Study of methods and materials utilized in teaching various dance forms. Practical experience in developing basic skills in various dance forms such as ballet, creative, tap, folk, square, and social dance. F

P E 380 Field Experience 1 credit. Orientation, observation, planning and supervised experience exposes the student to activity instruction under the direction of a major advisor. F, S

P E g397 Professional Education Development 1-3 credits. A course for the practicing educator aimed at the development and improvement of educational skills. Various sections will have different subtitles. A maximum of 10 credits may be applied to fifth year program. Graded S/U. D

P E 401 Issues in Dance 2 credits. A study of current issues and trends in dance. Typical topics include philosophical issues, costume, makeup, lighting for performance, injury prevention, and research. S

P E 431 Choreography 3 credits. Explore various methods, techniques, and processes used to create movement studies and dance pieces. Students design and present choreography created for an individual and for a group. Modern (creative) dance is the main form used. S

P E 437 Methods of Teaching Physical Education 2 credits. Designed to prepare the student for teaching physical education activities. Emphasis on a variety of teaching methods and their application to all skill levels. F, S

P E g465 Organization and Administration of Intramural Sports 2 credits. Study of various methods of organizing and administering intramural sports programs on the junior high school, high school, and college level. D

P E g470 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 2 credits. Prevention, cause and care of athletic injuries. Emphasis on the role of the coach relative to responsibility and resultant liability. F, S

P E g475 Management of Physical Education Programs 3 credits. Study of the management procedures in conducting physical education programs. Special emphasis in secondary curriculum. F, S

P E g480 Coaching Problems 2 credits. Athletic control, eligibility, new coaching techniques, finances, safety measures, public relations, duties of coaches, managers, and officials. May be repeated once for additional credit. F, S, Su

P E g481 Coaching Clinic 1 credit. Idaho State University is a sponsor of the annual Idaho Coaches Association Clinic held during the first week of August. Instruction offered in football, basketball, and other sports by coaches of national reputation. Total cost of registration at the clinic, board, room, and privileges for the full period of the clinic will be about $50. An extra fee will be charged for those who register at the clinic for credit. May be repeated up to 6 credits. Graded S/U. Credits will not be acceptable for degree completion requirements/electives. D

P E g485 Independent Problems in Physical Education 1-3 credits. Individual work under staff guidance. Field and/or library study on specific physical education problems of interest to majors and minors. May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S, Su

P E 490 Practicum-Physical Education 1-16 credits. Practical experience in a field based setting, congruent with student's employment goals. May require multiple experiences in avariety of settings outside K-12 school settings. F, S, Su

P E g491 Physical Education Workshop 1-3 credits. Critical analysis of one or more areas of physical education. May be repeated up to6credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S

P E g494 Special Physical Activity 3 credits. Surveys history, philosophy, and the teaching/learning process in providing special physical activity for all individuals in schools and communitybased settings. Includes clinical experiences. S

P E 495 Physical Education: Student Teaching 7-14 credits. Observation and teaching under supervision in approved physical education programs with the opportunity to assume direct responsibility for the learning activities of secondary level students. PREREQ: ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM AND APPROVED APPLICATION FOR STUDENT TEACHING. Graded S/U. F, S



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