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 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 Introduction to Physical Education 1 credit. Study of the historical development, aims, objectives, current practices, and projected trends in the profession of health, physical education, recreation and dance. F, S
P E 231 Activity Laboratory - Field and Court 1 credit. Laboratory enhanced skills in activities such as soccer and volleyball. PREREQ: P E 115 (AEROBICS, AQUACISE, OR JOGGING); P E 151 OR P E 152; P E 161 OR P E 162; P E 180 OR P E 187. F
P E 232 Activity Laboratory - Outdoor Skills 1 credit. Laboratory enhanced skills in activities such as map/compass, hiking, and skiing. PREREQ: P E 115 (AEROBICS, AQUACISE, OR JOGGING); P E 151 OR P E 152; P E 161 OR P E 162; P E 180 OR P E 187. F
P E 233 Activity Laboratory - Individual and Recreational 1 credit. Laboratory enhanced skills in activities such as tumbling and pickleball. PREREQ: P E 115 (AEROBICS, AQUACISE, OR JOGGING); P E 151 OR P E 152; P E 161 OR P E 162; P E 180 OR P E 187. S
P E 234 Activity Laboratory - Dance 1 credit. Laboratory enhanced skills in activities such as folk, creative, and social dance. PREREQ: P E 115 (AEROBICS, AQUACISE, OR JOGGING); P E 151 OR P E 152; P E 161 OR P E 162; P E 180 OR P E 187. 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
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 credits. A review of basic processes and concepts of learning in the psychomotor domain. 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 Activity 3 credits. Theoretical and experimental study of the effects of various forms of physical work and exercise on physiological processes of the human body. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQ: P E 243 OR BIOS g301 AND BIOS g302. F
P E 302 Human Kinesiology 3 credits. Study of 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 g301 AND BIOS 302. S
P E 321 Practical Applications of Coaching Athletics 2 credits. Essential elements of coaching athletic sports for men and women. Emphasis on application and practice in the educational setting. May be repeated to six credits. S
P E 322 Theory of Coaching Athletics 3 credits. Essential elements of coaching athletics for men and women. Emphasis on the philosophy and theory of athletics in the educational setting and within society as a whole. F, S
P E 337 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 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 2 credits. Special attention given to techniques of teaching swimming, diving, lifesaving, and the use of small craft. The American Red Cross certificate is given to those students who pass the examination. 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, make-up, 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 g462 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 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 8-16 credits. Practical experience in a field based setting, congruent with student's employment goals. May require multiple experiences in a variety 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 to 6 credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S
P E g494 Adaptive Physical Education 3 credits. Common deviations of posture, functional disturbances and atypical conditions found in school children, recommended therapeutic procedures, organization of corrective physical education programs in schools and colleges. PREREQ: P E 302. F, 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