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Physical Education Courses

Activity Courses

Professional Courses

Kathy Browder, Dept. Chair, Dept. of Movement Sciences (101 Phys. Ed. Bldg. 83844-2401; phone 208/885-7921).

Activity Courses

Note: PEB 105, 106, 107, and 108 may be repeated for cr if the student engages in a different activity or level of the same activity. Practical tests may be given at the beginning of the semester to determine the student's level of ability.

PEB 105 (s) Land-Based Individual and Group Fitness Activities (1 cr, max arr)

A variety of individual and group fitness activities performed on land such as step aerobics, body toning, weight training, jogging, backpacking, yoga, pilates, cycling, etc. Two hrs per wk. Graded P/F.

PEB 106 (s) Individual and Dual Sports (1 cr, max arr)

Bowling, racket sports, fencing, golf, gymnastics, conditioning, backpacking, cycling, cross-country skiing, etc. Two days of field trips may be a part of the course requirements for such activities as backpacking, cycling, etc. Two hrs a wk. Graded Pass/Fail.

PEB 107 (s) Team Sports (1 cr, max arr)

Field sports, volleyball, basketball, and softball. Two hrs a wk. Graded Pass/Fail.

PEB 108 (s) Water-Based Sports and Fitness Activities (1 cr, max arr)

All forms of physical activity performed in the water, including all levels of proficiency in swimming (beginning, intermediate, and advanced), diving, water fitness activities, and scuba. Two hrs a wk. Graded Pass/Fail.

Professional Courses

PEP 100 Introduction to Exercise Science & Health (1 cr)

Introduction to foundational content, subdisciplines of study in exercise science, and fields of health. Students will also gain an understanding of career opportunities within the areas of exercise science & health. (Fall only)

PEP 101 Introduction to Athletic Training (1 cr)

Introduction to career opportunities within the field of athletic training; topics on professional duties and activities performed by an athletic trainer, advising issues, and guest lectures. (Fall only)

PEP 107 Movement Fundamentals (1 cr)

Skill development and teaching knowledge of the fundamentals and concepts of movement. Two lec-labs a wk. (Fall, Alt/yrs)

PEP 132 Skill and Analysis of Tennis, Pickleball, and Badminton (1 cr)

Skill development and knowledge of teaching progressions, techniques, strategies, and analysis and correction of skills in tennis, pickleball, and badminton. Two lec-labs a wk.

PEP 133 Skill and Analysis of Golf, Softball and Archery (1 cr)

Skill development and knowledge of teaching progressions, techniques, strategies, and analysis and correction of skills in golf, softball and archery. Two lec-labs a wk. (Fall only)

PEP 134 Skill and Analysis of Walking/Jogging/Track and Field (1 cr)

The focus of this course is on pre-service teachers developing track and field and related content area knowledge, performance, and teaching skill. Lec-lab course.

PEP 135 Skill and Analysis of Basketball and Volleyball (1 cr)

Skill development and knowledge of teaching progressions, techniques, strategies, and analysis and correction of skills in basketball and volleyball. Two lec-labs a wk.

PEP 136 Skill and Analysis of Soccer and Speedball (1 cr)

Skill development and knowledge of teaching progressions, techniques, strategies, and analysis and correction of skills in soccer and speedball. Two lec-labs a wk.

PEP 161 Introduction to Physical Education (1 cr)

Introduction to the field of physical education teaching and coaching, professional and portfolio development, and national and state standards. (Fall only)

PEP 171 Athletic Training Clinical Experience I - Observation (1 cr)

Introductory clinical experience and insight into the profession of Athletic Training. Students will receive supervised clinical education experience in UI's Athletic Training Room. Students will complete the application process into the clinical experience portion of the Athletic Training major in this course. 40 hours/clinical observation. Graded Pass/Fail. (Spring only)

Prereq: Permission

PEP 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

PEP 201 Fitness Activities and Concepts (2 cr)

Topics related to individual fitness development; focus on development of personal skills in presenting and teaching fitness activities for public and private sector programs. Two lec and 1 hr of lab a wk.

PEP 202 Skill and Analysis: Stunts and Tumbling (1 cr)

Skill analysis, skill development, spotting, and teaching techniques in tumbling. Two lec-labs a wk. (Spring only)

PEP 203 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

PEP 204 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

PEP 220 Coaching Youth Sports (1 cr)

Practical, hands-on introduction to basics of youth sports coaching; basics of developing appropriate coaching philosophy; how such sports sciences as sport psychology, sport pedagogy, sport physiology, sport medicine, sport law, and sport management help to effectively implement athlete-centered approach to coaching; students participate in six-week practicum and receive feedback on how to improve their coaching. Two lec a wk.

PEP 243 Recreation Activities (2 cr)

Same as Rec 243. Experience in planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating a broad range of games, social recreation, music, drama, arts and crafts, and special events activities.

PEP 266 Aquatic Instructor's Course (2 cr)

Methods. Students passing Red Cross standards will receive instructor's certificate. Recommended Preparation: certificate in lifeguarding or emergency water safety and pass swimming skills pre-test.

PEP 272 Athletic Training Clinical Experience II (1 cr)

Students participate in supervised clinical education experience in UI's Athletic Training Room applying athletic training knowledge and skills learned in previous course work.

Prereq: Permission

PEP 273 Athletic Training Clinical Experience III (1 cr)

Students participate in supervised clinical education experience in UI's Athletic Training Room applying athletic training knowledge and skills learned in previous course work.

Prereq: PEP 171, 272, and Permission

PEP J275/J475 Moral Reasoning in Sport (2 cr)

PEP 275: Current ethical issues in sport, such as performance-enhancing drugs, mechanization, cheating, eligibility; challenges students to creatively examine their beliefs. Additional projects/assignments reqd for cr in PEP 475.

PEP 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

PEP 300 Applied Human Anatomy and Biomechanics (2-3 cr)

This course is designed to provide the student with the anatomical and biomechanical knowledge essential to conduct a systematic qualitative analysis of human movement in clinical, educational, performance, and wellness settings. Two hrs of lec, two hrs of lab per wk.

Prereq: Biol 120 or Permission

PEP 301 Mental Training (2 cr)

Students will learn and apply mental training skills that are necessary for developing a personalized peak performance program.

Prereq: Permission. Enrollment is restricted to students who are highly engaged in performance activities such as athletes, performing artists, military cadets, etc.

PEP 305 Applied Sports Psychology (3 cr)

Overview of key psychological issues in physical education and sport including competition, personality, anxiety, motivation, self-confidence, imagery, and stress management; practical applications of psychological concepts of youth sports and development of key psychological skills for competition.

PEP 310 Cultural and Philosophical Aspects of Sport (2 cr)

Analysis of philosophical and sociological phenomenon in sport. (Fall only)

PEP WS311 Strength Training (3 cr) WSU Ath T 311

PEP 350 Elementary Health and Physical Education (3 cr)

Specific methods, research, curricula, and media in teaching elementary health and physical education. Three lecture/lab hours per week and 15 hours of practicum work in the schools and community.

Coreq: EDCI 327, EDCI 328, and EDCI 329

PEP 360 Motor Behavior (3 cr)

Overview of development, control, and learning throughout the lifespan. Four hrs of lec-lab a wk.

Prereq or Coreq: Biol 120

PEP 371 Athletic Training Clinical Experience IV (1 cr)

Students participate in supervised clinical education experience in UI's Athletic Training Room applying athletic training knowledge and skills learned in previous course work.

Prereq: PEP 273 and Permission

PEP 372 Athletic Training Clinical Experience V (1 cr)

Students participate in supervised clinical education experience in UI's Athletic Training Room applying athletic training knowledge and skills learned in previous course work.

Prereq: PEP 371 and Permission

PEP 380 Assessment & Research in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 cr)

This course will develop learner competencies of assessment and research in physical activity pedagogy. Lec-lab course.

Prereq: HPRD 201 or Permission

Coreq: PEP 440

PEP 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

PEP 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

PEP 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

PEP J405/J505 (s) Professional Development (cr arr)

Credits earned may not be applied toward grad degree programs but may be accepted for fifth-yr certification. Professional development in physical education and sport professional personnel. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit.

PEP 412 Elementary Methods in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 cr)

Study and application of teaching methods and teaching behavior; structuring learning outcomes through performance objectives and lesson and unit planning. Includes a 16-hr required practicum at the elementary level. Lecture-lab.

Prereq: EDCI 302

Prereq or Coreq: PEP 360, PEP 380, PEP 440, and six professional activity courses

PEP J417/J517 Advanced Human Biomechanics (3 cr)

This course is designed to provide the student with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental aspects of biomechanical analyses, including kinematic, kinetic, energetic, and neuromuscular considerations. The student will become familiar with quantitative analysis procedures used to analyze human movement activities in clinical, educational, performance, and wellness settings. Independent quantitative research project required for graduate credit.

Prereq: Math 143, Phys 111/111L, and PEP 300

PEP 418 Physiology of Exercise (3 cr)

Effects of physical activity on the circulatory, respiratory, and other systems. Two lec and one 2-hr lab a wk.

Prereq: HPRD 350, Biol 120, and Biol 121; or Permission

PEP 421 Secondary Methods in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 cr)

This course focuses on the study and application of effective teaching behaviors and methods (i.e., styles and models), and the teaching process of planning, implementing, and evaluating. A teaching practicum with junior high and high school students will be completed during this course. Lec-lab.

Prereq: Admission to teacher education program

Prereq or Coreq: PEP 360, PEP 380, PEP 440, and six professional activity courses

PEP 424 Inclusive Physical Education and Recreation (3 cr)

Same as Rec 424. To provide an overview of movement and physical activities in physical education and recreational settings for individuals with disabilities. Emphasis will be on history, etiology, characteristics, services, resources, professional competencies, and instructional strategies. Practical experience (16 hrs in the community) is required to enhance instructional abilities to adapt and create an inclusive physical education and recreational setting for all participants.

Prereq: Acceptance into the teacher education or Rec 243

PEP 440 Curriculum & Administration in Physical Activity Pedagogy (1 cr)

This course is designed to develop students' knowledge of curriculum and administration models, and community programming related to physical activity pedagogy.

Prereq: Admission to teacher education program

Prereq or Coreq: PEP 360, PEP 380, and six professional activity courses

PEP 455 Design & Analysis of Research in HPERD (3 cr)

Same as H&S 455 and Rec 455. This course is designed to survey the basic types of research methods often found in health, physical education, sport science, and recreation. A variety of research designs and computerized statistical analyses are studied to help students understand the systematic nature of problem solving. Various research problems as they relate to health, physical education, recreation, and human performance are discussed for the purpose of identifying the broad and diverse nature of research in the movement, leisure, and health professions. (Spring only)

Prereq: Junior or Senior standing

PEP 471 Athletic Training Clinical Experience VI (1 cr)

Students participate in supervised clinical education experience in UI's Athletic Training Room applying athletic training knowledge and skills learned in previous course work.

Prereq: PEP 372 and Permission

PEP 472 Athletic Training Clinical Experience VII (1 cr)

Students participate in supervised clinical education experience in UI's Athletic Training Room applying athletic training knowledge and skills learned in previous course work.

Prereq: PEP 471 and Permission

PEP 475 Moral Reasoning in Sport (2 cr)

See PEP J275/J475.

PEP 484 (s) Internship in Physical Education Teaching (1-15 cr)

Guided observation, supervised instruction, and comprehensive team and independent teaching in school settings. Students will be following the school district full semester calendar. Graded Pass/Fail.

Prereq: Admission to teacher education program

Coreq: EDCI 401

PEP 493 Fitness Assessment and Prescription (3 cr)

Development of skills in exercise testing, data interpretation, and prescription for health related fitness. Two lec and 2 hrs of lab per wk. (Spring only)

Prereq: PEP 418 or Permission

PEP 495 (s) Practicum (1 cr, max arr)

Tutorial services performed by advanced students under faculty supervision. Graded Pass/Fail.

Prereq: Permission

PEP 498 (s) Internship in Exercise Science & Health (cr arr)

Supervised field work.

Prereq: HPRD 445, H&S 288, H&S 490, PEP 455, PEP 493, and PEP 495; or Permission

PEP 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

PEP 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr)

PEP 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

PEP 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

PEP 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

PEP 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

PEP 505 Professional Development (cr arr)

See PEP J405/J505.

PEP 508 Motor Learning (3 cr)

The study of the principles and concepts of human behavior related to and affected by human movement with emphasis on motor skill acquisition.

PEP 510 Motor Control (3 cr)

This course provides an examination of the neural structures and processes involved in the control of movement and in the maintenance of body posture.

PEP WS511 Theories, Research, Techniques in Counseling Psychology I (3 cr) WSU CoPsy 511

PEP WS512 Theories, Research, Techniques in Counseling Psychology II (3 cr) WSU CoPsy 512

Prereq: PEP 511

PEP WS515 Ethics and Professional Problems in Counseling Psychology (3 cr) WSU CoPsy 515

PEP 516 Neuromechanics of Human Movement (3 cr)

An in-depth understanding of the integration of biology and physics necessary to analyze and evaluate human movement and to prevent injury. Focuses on the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems and their contribution to movement and injury etiology. Also provides in-depth examination of single and multiple joint complexes.

Prereq: Permission

PEP 517 Advanced Human Biomechanics (3 cr)

See PEP J417/J517.

PEP 518 Advanced Physiology of Exercise (3 cr)

Principles and methods essential to the experimental approach to physiological performance problems. Two lec and one lab a wk.

PEP 519 Qualitative Analysis of Movement (3 cr)

Quanlitative study of human movement. Explores various models for qualitative analysis; focuses on detection and correction of movement errors, using analytical and pedagogical techniques from all subdisciplines of human movement.

PEP WS521 Theoretical Foundations of Group Counseling (3 cr) WSU CoPsy 518

Prereq: PEP 512

PEP 522 Pedagogy Applied to Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (3 cr)

Provides theoretical and practical skills in the study and analysis of the teaching and learning process in health, physical education, recreation, and dance.

PEP 523 Physical Activity Assessment (3 cr)

This course is designed to focus learners on current research in physical activity pedagogy with specific application to pediatric physical activity measurement within school, community, private, and family physical activity programs.

PEP WS525 Counseling Diverse Populations (3 cr) WSU CoPsy 525

Prereq: PEP 512

PEP 530 Contemporary Issues in Health and Activity (3 cr)

Studies of individual and community behavior, theories, policies and current issues related to health and activity; examination of research and development of research and grant proposals. (Fall only)

PEP 532 Health and Community Development (3 cr)

This multidisciplinary course will discuss the determinants of sustainable and active healthy lifestyles, and explore the links between health, physical activity, and community development.

PEP WS541 Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis Seminar (3 cr) WSU CoPsy 541

Prereq: Ph.D student in counseling, educational, experimental, or clinical psychology

PEP 544 Program Development (3 cr)

Developing programs associated with physical education and sport science using current conceptual frameworks and models. Field-testing of programs may be required.

PEP 560 Sport Psychology (3 cr)

Provides an understanding of how psychological factors influence performance and how simple and easy-to-use mental training techniques may be employed to enhance performance and enjoyment; using the Coaches' Guide to Sport Psychology and accompanying workbook, teachers/coaches will address such important psychological topics as peak performance, motivation, communication, leadership, self-confidence, concentration, stress management, imagery, goal setting, arousal control, and mental plans/performance routines; workbook exercises, case studies, and hands-on projects will teach mental training principles and help practitioners develop skills that they can successfully use to enhance performance with their students/athletes. (Fall only)

PEP 561 Motivation in Sport and Recreation (3 cr)

Practical, hands-on course designed to teach basics of motivation to physical educators, coaches, and recreation professionals; major achievement motivation theories and primary antecedents and consequences of motivated behavior; five major motivational enhancement strategies including goal setting, personal science, competition, feedback, and reinforcement; guidelines for maximizing effectiveness; analysis of applied motivation questions such as dropouts/burnouts, peak performance, exercise adherence, injury rehabilitation, increasing enjoyment, designing reward systems, and positive parental involvement. (Spring only)

PEP 570 Ethical Practice and Communication in Physical Activity (3 cr)

Problem solving approach to communication and practice of ethics in physical activity. (Fall only)

PEP 593 Fitness Assessment and Prescription (3 cr)

Development of skills in exercise testing, data interpretation, and prescription for health related fitness. Two lec and 2 hrs of lab per wk. (Spring only)

Prereq: PEP 418 or Permission

PEP 597 (s) Practicum (cr arr)

Application of theories and techniques. Graded Pass/Fail.

Prereq: Permission

PEP 598 (s) Internship (cr arr)

Supervised field experience in an appropriate public or private agency. Graded Pass/Fail.

Prereq: Permission

PEP 599 (s) Non-thesis Master's Research (cr arr)

Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation.

Prereq: Permission

PEP 600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (cr arr)

PEP 699 Non-dissertation Doctoral Research (cr arr)

Research not directly related to dissertation.

Prereq: Enrollment to a doctoral program