Coaching Methods A series of individual courses designed to give students insight and direction in leading or assisting in the coaching of athletics. Students may elect from a variety of coaching methods courses in the areas of baseball and softball, basketball, cross country, football, golf and tennis, soccer, volleyball, and wrestling. May be repeated for different sports. 2 hour each. An introduction to adapted, corrective and developmental physical education.
Emphasis is placed on instruction of physical activities for the exceptional child.
The purpose and requirements of the elementary physical education program with emphasis on program planning methods. Spring Alternate Years. Sport and Society Investigation of sport as a social phenomenon, including small groups in sport, sport organizations, sport subcultures, socializing institutions, and an in-depth analysis of interscholastic and intercollegiate sport programs. Elementary Human Performance Practicum A supervised practical experience teaching physical education activities and concepts to elementary age school children. Sport Psychology Examination of the psychological basis of sport including effects on learning, perception, motivation, social, and behavioral aspects.