Developing a curriculum in secondary school health. Health services and environment for health in the secondary school are discussed. 3 hours Control of metabolism, pathogenesis of obesity, mechanics and consequences of and clinical programming for weight gain and loss. Techniques and theory of testing of personal fitness. Measures include vital capacity, body density, stress testing, aerobic and anaerobic fitness.
Course presumes a student has had a basic course in exercise physiology.
3 hours Survey of prevalent disabilities which affect motor performance of school-age students. Special consideration is given to techniques accommodating students with disabilities in physical education classes. Training is provided in the processes of motor development and motor learning of developmentally disabled school-age students. Course content will include implications of physical education for students who are mentally retarded, behavior disordered, learning disabled and cerebral palsied as well as relevant assessment procedures for these disabilities. Training is provided in the etiology, pathology and characteristics of chronic and permanent disabilities.