HPE 2000 - Foundations of Physical Education

3 sem hrs cr

This course examines the history of physical education as a profession and introduces the student to developments and directions in careers related to health, physical education, and recreation. The biological, physiological, and psychological bases of physical education are studied.

Formerly/Same As (Formerly PED 2000)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

By the end of the course, students will be able to…

• identify careers in physical education, recreation, and health.
• understand the values of physical education, recreation, and health.
• learn the impact that physical education has on our society.
• understand physical education as an academic discipline.
• explain the relationships among biological, psychological, and sociological foundations of physical education.
• understand the various governing bodies.

Learning Opportunities

• Identifying the aim, objectives, and purposes of physical education
• Exploring and analyzing the development of curriculum in physical education
• Identifying the relationship between recreation and leisure
• Comparing and contrasting competitive and leisure sports
• Identifying the pros and cons of physical education, health, and recreation as a profession