Course Syllabus
Course: EXSC 2000
Division: Social and Behavioral Science
Department: Physical Education
Title: Introduction to Physical Education
Semester Approved: Fall 2023
Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2028
End Semester: Summer 2029
Catalog Description: Any student seeking a career in Physical Education and related areas should take this course. The course is required for physical education majors. We study the history of physical education in America, sports in society, job opportunities in various sporting careers, and the psychology of sport and coaching/teaching philosophy.
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 3; Lab: 0
Justification: Physical activity is an important component of lifetime health and wellness. Physical activity can lead to positive physiological and psychological outcomes. Obesity, cardiovascular disease, Type-II diabetes, osteoporosis and cancer risk may be reduced with physical activity. Physical activity has been identified as an effective antidepressant and treatment for depression. This class helps introduce students to professions that will promote physical activity as well as create coaching philosophies that will help them better instruct people in a physically active lifestyle.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to compare and contrast teaching philosophy, coaching philosophy, and parenting styles. Students will articulate these points via opinion papers written throughout the course.
Students will be able to recognize how sports and activity influence American Society. Students will summarize these influences in a written paper as well as through a final assessment.
Students will be able to understand the different career opportunities within the Physical Education Umbrella. Students will give presentations on a variety of career opportunities. Additionally, attendance and participation are required as students learn from each other.
Students will complete a comprehensive Coaching or Teaching Philosophy that reflects the student and their personal values. Students will be required to write a comprehensive personal coaching or teaching philosophy.
Content:
This course will cover physical education and societal sports topics, including: - History of Physical Education- Teaching in Physical Education- Coaching- Adult & Youth Recreation Programs- Intramurals Programs- Administrating Physical Education & Athletic Programs- Preparation for certification as a high school coach- Coaching PhilosophyPhysical Education disciplines and Snow College value human diversity. This class will represent diversity in class materials and course content through examples, assignments, discussions etc.
Key Performance Indicators:
Assignments (papers, presentations, etc.) 30 to 40%
Final 10 to 10%
Attendance and Participation 10 to 30%
Comprehensive Coaching/Teaching Philosophy 30 to 40%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Instructor materials provided.
Pedagogy Statement:
This course is taught through a combination of lectures, movie reviews, student presentations and guest lectures. All students are invited to participate in discussions and offer their opinions on varying topics based on their own personal experiences and backgrounds. This will foster diversity and inclusion in this Exercise Science course. Furthermore, all students will give presentations that reflect their personal career interests.
Instructional Mediums:
Lecture
Maximum Class Size: 30
Optimum Class Size: 25
