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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Discuss foundational aspects of physical education, its evolution into ancillary
disciplines, and current/future trends.
2. Describe contemporary issues and challenges, role in society, aims and
objectives of physical education, exercise science, and sport.
3. Identify educational requirements, skills and general preparation for various
career opportunities in teaching, coaching, fitness and health, sport and other
related disciplines.
4. Identify credible sources of information for research in the fields of physical
education, exercise science, and sport.
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I. The Fields of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
A. Contemporary programs
B. Disciplines and Sub-disciplines
C. Allied Fields of Health, Recreation, and Dance
D. Personal philosophy
II. Discipline Goals and Objectives
A. Historical development
B. Contemporary goals
C. Cognitive, Affective, and Psychomotor learning domains
D. Role of technology
III. Role in Society and in Education
A. Chronic disease in U.S.
B. Health goals of the nation
C. Implications for fitness and wellness movement
D. Physical activity and fitness of children, youth and adults
IV. Historical Foundations
A. History of physical education
B. Disease prevention and health promotion
C. School physical education
D. Growth of sports
E. Programs for individuals with disabilities
V. Motor Behavior
A. Motor learning, motor development, and motor skills
B. Stages of learning
VI. Biomechanical Foundations
A. Kinesiology and biomechanics
B. Mechanical principles
VII. Exercise Physiology and Fitness
A. Areas of study
B. Physical activity, physical fitness, and health
C. FITT Formula (Frequency Intensity Tima and Type)
D. Health and fitness components
E. Nutrition and fitness
F. Ergogenic aids
VIII. Sociological Foundations
A. Interscholastic and intercollegiate sports
B. Girls, women, and minorities in sport
C. Performance enhancing substances in sport
IX. Sport and Exercise Physiology Foundations
A. Areas of study
B. Goal setting, behavior change and exercise adherence
C. Mental imagery and self-talk to enhance performance
X. Preparation and Careers in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
A. Perequisites, general education, certificates, major and minor courses required
at four year level.
B. Advanced degree and credential requirements
C. Leadership and professional development
D. Teaching and Coaching Careers
E. Fitness and Health related careers
F. Sport Careers
XI. Issues, challenges, and the future
A. Leadership and teaching values in the field.
B. Growing fields, challenges, and advocacy
C. Future trends
XII. Research in the field of physical education, exercise science, and sport
A. Research journals in the field
B. Internet sources
C. Non credible sources of information
D. Professional memberships
E. Continuing education
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Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science and Sport (16th). Bucher and
Wuest. WCB/McGraw-Hill:2009