A detailed study of the structure and function of the bones, joints, and muscles.
Emphasis is on the analysis and description of human movement.
The nature of sport, sport and social values, sport and social theory, cultural variations in sport, socialization into sport, sport within educational institutions, social stratification and sport, the female athlete, the black athlete, deviance in sport, sport and the mass media, and the political economy of sport. Detailed study of AIDS and the issues surrounding this disease as it affects the individual and society. In addition, several other sexually transmitted diseases are studied. A major focus of all discussions relates to personal behavior and attitudes. The course is designed as a practical opportunity for the development of appreciation, understanding, and confidence in teaching physical education activities as it pertains to the total learning of the primary and intermediate aged elementary student.