A basic understanding of rule interpretations and management of sporting events. Laboratory experience will be provided in the intramural program. A comprehensive study of relevant health issues with consideration given to their physical, emotional, social and intellectual dimensions. Topics to be studied include emotional health, stress management, physical, fitness, sexuality, nutrition, weight management, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and infectious diseases. A study of intramurals in relation to age, objectives and setting.
Consideration is given to supervision, budgeting and common problems.
Theory and Practice of the prevention and care of athletic injuries. American Red Cross certification can be obtained. Each student will study and analyze motor development theories as they apply to human performance from birth to old age. The application of this knowledge to the field of physical education also will be emphasized. Constructing an elementary physical education program based on developmental theory will be emphasized.