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Required Emphasis Courses 29 hours |
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| 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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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| 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)
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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)
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| 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.
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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. (*)
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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. (*)
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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. (*)
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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)
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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)
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| 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. (*)
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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)
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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. (*)
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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)
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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)
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| 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.
(*)
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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. (*)
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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. | |
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| 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.
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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)
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| 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)
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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)
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| 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)
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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)
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Total Hours 120 |
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