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Required Emphasis Courses 29 hours

First Aid Methods of Physical Activities and Games I
EXHP 232 First Aid 2(2-0) Knowledge and skills in current first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures. Red Cross certification (F,S,SS)

 

  EXHP 345 Methods of Physical Activities and Games I  2(2-0) Teaching procedures, skills and techniques for physical activities and games including soccer and volleyball.  . (F)
History and Principles of Physical Education and Recreation   Methods of Physical Activities and Games II
EXHP 233 History and Principles of Physical Education and Recreation 2(2-0) Study of the history, philosophy and contemporary problems and trends of physical education and recreation, and their influence upon contemporary American society. (F)

 

EXHP 346 Methods of Physical Activities and Games II  2(2-0) Basic skills and techniques of track and field, basketball and softball; emphasis on organization and teaching procedures. Prerequisite: EXHP 345. (S)
Methods of Rhythmic Activities Methods of Individual/Dual Activities
EXHP 243 Methods of Rhythmic Activities 2(2-0) Fundamentals of folk, square and social dance; emphasis on the teaching techniques involved in basic dance styles and rhythms. (S)

 

EXHP 348 Methods of Individual and Dual Sports 3(3-0) Basic skills and techniques of tennis, racquetball, badminton and golf; emphasis on teaching procedures in these activities. (F)
Motor Learning and Development Methods of Elementary PE
EXHP 245 Motor Learning and Development 3(3-0)  Applied analysis of motor learning and motor development principles and theories throughout the human life span. (S) EXHP 351 Methods of Elementary PE 3(3-0)  Study of effective teaching for elementary children including; maximizing student learning, student and self-assessment, utilization of resources, planning, implementation and revision. Admission to Teacher Education Program required.

 

Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Methods of Secondary Physical Education
EXHP 260 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3(2-) Procedures utilized in prevention, care and treatment of injuries  sustained during activity and athletic participation. (F,S)

 

EXHP 478 Methods of Secondary Physical Education 3(2-2)  Study of effective teaching with emphasis on teaching methods, student learning time, classroom management and program planning. 30 Hours field experience. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. Corequisite: EXHP 351. (F)

 

 

Two (2) Credit from the following:

Snow Sports Mountain Orientation
EXHP 105L Snow Sports 1(0-2)  Fundamentals of snowboarding, telemarking, cross country skiing and snow shoeing will be examined in this course. Equipment, clothing, trip planning will be reviewed as the student attends trips that range from backcountry to downhill ski resorts.

 

REC 102 Mountain Orientation 2(1-2) An intensive one-week field experience in the Colorado mountains. Clothing and equipment selection, nutrition and rations planning, back country conservation and sanitation, navigation, and trail techniques. (*)
Whitewater Boating   Winter Orientation
EXHP 113L  Whitewater Boating 1(0-2)  Introduction class in which the following skills are taught: basic strokes, Eskimo rolling, how to read water, and clothing requirements.  The class will include lecture, pool and river trip sessions. (*)

 

  REC 103 Winter Orientation 2(1-2) An intensive one-week ski tour experience in the Colorado mountains. Group dynamics, leadership, and expedition behavior. Travels hut to hut with some winter camping. Prerequisite: HP 115L or consent. (*)
Basic Mountaineering Techniques   Desert Orientation
EXHP 114L Basic Mountaineering Techniques 1(0-2)  A basic camping class designed to teach the fundamentals of self-sufficient tent camping.  emphasizes clothing, equipment selection, nutrition, and LEAVE NO TRACE guidelines.  (*)

 

  REC 104 Desert Orientation 2(1-2) An intensive one-week desert camping and backpacking experience, accompanied by nine lectures in preparation for the trip. Natural and cultural history, desert conservation, group dynamics. (*)
Skiing   Canyon Orientation
EXHP 115L Skiing 1(0-2)  Fundamentals, techniques, equipment and clothing for alpine and Nordic skiing will be examined.  Trips will be available to experience alpine/Nordic skiing.  Additional cost apply. (*)

 

  REC 105  Canyon Orientation 2(1-2) Students will develop proficiency in canyon travel, group camping, and will explore the geology, geography, and ecology of the canyon country.  (*)
Camping Challenge Course Leadership
EXHP 116L Camping 1(0-2)  An introduction course to instruct the basics of traveling in the backcountry with everything one needs in their backpack.  Clothing, equipment, orienteering, first aid, route, and campsite selection will be emphasized during the trips that are requi4red for this class.  (F)

 

REC 249 Challenge Course Leadership 2(2-0) Basic skills and techniques of instructing ropes courses. Includes technical skills and group facilitation (F,S)
Backpacking    
EXHP 117L Backpacking 1(0-2)Students will experience climbing one or more mountains in the state of Colorado.  Clothing, travel techniques, food, route finding, and time management are just some of the topics explored in this course. (F)

 

   
     

One (1) Credit from the following:

Personal Fitness Aerobics Instructor Training
EXHP 104L Students will learn how to evaluate their personal fitness level and develop a comprehensive exercise program beneficial to their overall health and wellness. (*)

 

EXHP 121L Aerobics Instructor Training 1(0-1)  Study in leading a safe and effective aerobic exercise activity including working with diverse groups.  Students receive background to sit for a national certification exam. (*)
Martial Arts Self Defense Tennis
EXHP 106L Martial Arts and Self-Defense 1(0-2)  Overview of the history, philosophy and techniques of martial arts and self-defense.  Includes skill development of physical techniques.  (O)

 

  EXHP 174L Tennis 1(0-2)  An introduction to the fundamental skills, rules and strategies used in the game of tennis. (*)
Volleyball   Racquetball
EXHP 109L Volleyball 1(0-2)  An Introduction to the fundamental skills, rules and strategies used in power volleyball.  (*)

 

  EXHP 175L Racquetball 1(0-2) An introduction to the fundamental skills, rules and strategies used in the game of racquetball.  (*)
Weight Training   Functional Exercise
EXHP 110L Weight Training 1(0-2)  An introduction to the basic strength evaluation, fundamental machine and free weight techniques and safety concepts in the weight room.  (F,S)

 

  EXHP 323 Functional Exercise Training 2(1-2)  Course applications include exercise program design, aspects of functional training, and components of various types of exercise regimens as related to injury prevention and recovery.  Prerequisite: EXHP 364.  (S)

 

Walking for Fitness   Methods of Coaching and Officiating
EXHP 119L Walking for Fitness 1(0-2) The Introduction and development of skills, safety, understanding of body functions and basic conditioning related to aerobic fitness through walking. (*)

 

  EXHP 470 Methods of Coaching and Officiating 3(3-0)  Skills and methods of coaching and officiating sports.  (F)
Aerobics   Coaching Certification Clinic
EXHP 120L Aerobics 1(0-2) Introduction and participation in the techniques used in rhythmic aerobic dance.  students are able to select from a variety of formats including but not limited to floor aerobics, step aerobics and aqua-aerobics. (*)

 

  EXHP 473 Coaching Certification Clinic 1(1-0)  Overview of principles of coaching, scientific basis of coaching, management and legal issues in coaching, and sports first-aid.  Required for American Sports Education Program coaching certification.
     
One (1) Credit from the following:
Beginning Swimming    
EXHP 146L Beginning Swimming 1(0-2) Introduces the knowledge and skill necessary to handles the body with ease in the water and covers basic mechanical, physiological and psychological concepts. (*)                                 
Lifeguard Training    
EXHP 176L Life Guard Training 1(0-2)  Certification course in the American Red Cross Life Guarding program designed to provide lifeguard candidates and lifeguards with the skills and knowledge necessary to keep patrons of aquatic facilities safe in and around the water.  Prerequisite: swimming pre-test. (*)                                            
 
WSI Certification    
EXHP 276L Water Safety Instructor Certification 2(0-2)  Water safety instruction certification may be earned in this course.  Prerequisite: EXHP 176L. (*)                                                                                                           
     
General Education Courses 36 hours
Humanities - 9 hours    
 SPCOM 103 - Speaking and Listening - (3 hrs)    
 
History - 3 hours
     
Social Sciences - 6 hours    
 PSYCH 151 - Introduction to Human Development - (3 hrs)
     
Science and Technology 8 hours    
BIOL 223 Human Anatomy & Physiology I - (3 hrs)    
BIOL 223L Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab I - (1 hr)
EXHP 162 Personal Health - (3 hrs)    
EXHP 162L Personal Lab - (1 hr)    
     
Written Communication 6 hrs    
Eng 101 English Composition I - (3 hrs)    
Eng 102 English Composition II - (3 hrs)    
     
Quantitative Reasoning 4 hours    
Math 121 - College Algebra - (4 hrs)    
     
Minor Courses ** -----------------------------------Education 33 hours
Foundations of Education   Teaching Diverse Learners/Adapted PE
ED 202 Foundation of Education 3(3-0)  Historical, philosophical and sociological dimensions of education including legal and financial challenges associated with the institution of education.

 

  ED 412/EXHP 465 Teaching Diverse Learners 3(3-0)  Focuses on legislation for special education, nature of exceptionalities, and meeting the needs of k12 students, including second language learner; 30 hours field experiences.  Prerequisites: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program.  (F,S) 

 

Educational Media and Technology   Content Area Literacy
ED 280 Educational Media and Technology 3(3-0)  Prepares teachers to use technology for instruction, assessment, management, and research.  (F,S,SS)

 

  RDG 432  Content Area Literacy (3-2)  Focuses on skills and strategies to improve comprehension of textual material as well as writing in various content areas; 60 hours of field experience.  Prerequisite: admission to Education. (F,S)

 

Frameworks of Teaching Capstone Seminar
ED 301 Frameworks of Teaching 3(3-0)  Includes approaches to designing learner-centered classroom communities through applications of standards-based instruction, effective planning and assessment, and classroom management;  30 hours of field experience.  Prerequisites: completion of 45 credit hours and 2.6 cumulative GPA (F,S)

 

  ED 485 Capstone Seminar in Education 2(2-0)  Explores substantive issues facing teacher, including meeting the needs of at-risk students; creating inclusive, equitable learning communities, and methods of effective inquiry in education.  Prerequisite: acceptance into the Teacher Education Program and enrollment in student teaching.  (F,S)
Educational Psych   Student Teaching K-12
Psych 342 Educational Psychology 3(3-0)  The contribution of psychology theory, research and methods to our understanding of teaching and learning.  PSYCH 100 or 151. (*)   ED 489 Student Teaching K-12 (6, 12 VAR)  K-12 level. Application must be submitted on or before date in the Teacher Education Handbook prior to the semester in which student teaching will commence.  Prerequisite: approved application for student teaching.  (F,S)

 

 

Total Hours 120

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