Michael Lester, Ed. D., Program Area Leader: Lester
This program area offers undergraduate majors and minors in physical education and a minor in dance. Students not seeking teaching certification may be exempted from secondary requirements, but must fulfill all department and university requirements for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. A wide selection of activity courses is available to meet individual student needs and satisfy elective requirements for those wishing a well-rounded program. Students may apply up to eight hours of activity classes in a 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* Introduction to Physical
Education 1 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)
2. Completion of the following General Education Goals: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, (P E 201), and 12.
3. Overall GPA of 2.5.
4. GPA of 2.5 in Professional Physical Education or Dance courses.
5. No grades below "C" in Professional Physical Education or Dance courses.
6. Enrollment in P E 292 Leadership Practicum for a minimum of one credit.
7. Student portfolio initiation.
8. 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 Introduction to Physical
Education 1 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 3 cr
P E 302 Human Kinesiology 3 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 Adaptive Physical Education 3 cr
Total 29 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 5 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 2 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 321 Practical Applications of
Coaching Athletics 2 cr
P E g470 Care and Prevention of
Athletic Injuries 2 cr
In addition: Approved electives 2 cr
Fitness Leadership
FCS 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 sport science, 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 3 cr
P E 301L Physiology of Exercise Lab 0 cr
P E 302 Human Kinesiology 3 cr
P E 302L Human Kinesiology Lab 0 cr
P E 321 Practical Applications
of Coaching 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
Plus approved electives 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
Physical Education and Dance 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 danc e. 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
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 3 cr
H E 340 Fitness and
Wellness Programs 3 cr
P E g470 Care and Prevention of
Athletic Injuries 2 cr
P E g494 Adaptive Physical Education 3 cr
Art and Architecture
ART 101 Drawing 3 cr
ART 103 Creative Process 3 cr
ART 105 Art Studio 2 cr
ART 108 Introduction to Visual Arts 3 cr
Management
MGT 215 Small Business
Management 3 cr
Music
MUSC 101 Elements of Music 2 cr
MUSC 106 American Music 3 cr
Communication and Theatre
THEA 101 Appreciation of
Dramatic Arts 3 cr
THEA 251 Beginning Acting 3 cr
THEA 209 Stage Lighting 2 cr
Activity Courses in Physical Education
A variety of courses is offered for students to encourage participation and skill development in individual and team activities. An adaptive course is available for students whose activity is restricted. One-credit courses include:
P E 115-
116 Physical Activities F, S
P E 118 Intermediate Physical Activities D
P E 119 Advanced Physical Activities D
P E 120 Individualized Physical Activities
F, S, Su
P E 125 Varsity Athletics F, S
P E 140 Jazz Dance F, S
P E 141 Folk and Square Dance D
P E 142 Ballet Dance F, S
P E 143 Beginning Ballroom Dance F, S
P E 144 Intermediate Ballroom
Dance D
P E 145 Modern Dance F, S
P E 146 Intermediate Modern Dance D
P E 148 Tap Dance F, S
P E 149 Advanced Dance D
P E 151 Beginning Tennis F, S, Su
P E 152 Intermediate Tennis F, S, Su
P E 153 Skiing S
P E 154 Intermediate Skiing S
P E 161 Beginning Golf F, S, Su
P E 162 Intermediate Golf S
P E 180 Elementary Swimming F, S, Su
P E 187 Intermediate Swimming F, S
P E 188 Advanced Swimming F, S
P E 189 Synchronized Swimming D
P E 191 Fundamentals of Bowling F, S, Su
Idaho State University Academic Information
Revised: April 15, 1996
URL http://www.isu.edu/academic-info/prev-isu-cat/ugrad96/education/physed.html