ESS: Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate Programs: Majors

The Department of Exercise and Sport Science prepares undergraduate students for both teaching and non-teaching positions in physical education, athletic training, sport management and fitness and wellness. Moberly building

Students who are interested in teaching physical education in the public schools will become certified in elementary and secondary school physical education through the Physical Education Teacher Education program.

Students who are involved in a teacher education program may also be interested in earning a Dance Certification.Students may minor in Dance Certification and complete 20 hours, and receive a certification in Dance upon graduation.

The four undergraduate majors are:

Undergraduate Programs: Minors

The department offers minors to students in programs other than exercise and sport science.

The two undergraduate minors are:

Coaching Endorsement
Dance

The department rewards outstanding students who distinguish themselves in academics, leadership, and service in their undergraduate program through the Honors Awards. Students are encouraged to apply for these awards. Some offer cash awards along with the honor. Use the following link to apply:

Honors Award Application

All undergraduate majors in exercise and sport science should become familiar with the Department Attendance Policy listed below which applies to all courses taught.

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation is expected of all students. However, Documented University Approved Activities will be excused. Failure to notify the professor of an authorized absence in advance will result in the absence being counted as an unauthorized absence. Although students may have authorized absences, this does NOT excuse the work in the classroom. Students are responsible for all work in the classroom. The professor reserves the right to change the format and/or content of any and all make-up work.
Unexcused absences in excess of 20% of the total class meetings are cause for failure of the course. This policy applies regardless if work is made up.
Roll is taken every class period. Repeated late arrivals in excess of 5 minutes will be treated as an unexcused absences and may be the cause for failure of the class.
Any student missing an examination without prior notification will receive a zero grade for that quiz or exam.
The last day to drop a class or withdraw from the university may be found in the class schedule book and it is the responsibility of the student. It is the responsibility of the student to drop or add a course.

Course Descriptions from the Undergraduate Catalog
Refer to the 2008-2009 EKU Undergraduate Catalog, page 208-209, for an official listing of class descriptions. This listing is provided for your convenience, and is not an official listing.

PHE 200 Heritage of Dance (3) I,II – Introduction to dance, its role as a non-verbal means of expression. Examination of all dance forms and their cultural context including folk, social, entertainment and dance as an art form. Gen. Ed. 07.

PHE 201 Foundations of Sport Science (3). I, II. Introduction to the profession, exposure to professional standards in the field, and historical perspective and philosophies in physical education and sports science.

PHE 220 Team Sports I. (2) I. Basic skills, strategy, rules, officiating and teaching techniques related to flag football and basketball.

PHE 224 Team Sports II. (3) I, II. Basic skills, strategy, rules, officiating and teaching techniques related to basketball, volleyball, soccer/speedball and track and field.

PHE 241 Swimming and Water Safety (1) I,II. Prerequisite: HPR 282, Beginning Swimming or instructor approval. Develop swimming skills and endurance to intermediate level; study of fundamental mechanical principles; basic safety skills; ability to conduct a variety of aquatic activities.

PHE 242 Advanced Lifesaving (1) I,II. Prerequisite: ability to pass American Red Cross swimming test. Advanced technique of water safety and rescue; American Red Cross certification awarded to those who qualify.

PHE 250 Dance Technique and Production (1) I,II. Beginning/intermediate dance technique, primarily modern, with opportunities for choreography, technical production, and/or performance of group dance composition in a concert presentation. May be retaken to a maximum of three hours.

PHE 261 Coaching Baseball (2) I,II. Theory and practice in coaching the fundamentals of baseball; team, offense and defense.

PHE 300 Elementary Dance Forms (3) I,II. A. Creative and social forms of dance in educational and recreational settings designed for the recreation, elementary education, and physical education major.

PHE 305 Individual and Dual Sports I. (3) I,II. Basic skills, strategy, etiquette, rules, and teaching techniques related to tennis, golf, and badminton.

PHE 306 Individual and Dual Sports II. (3) A. Basic skills, strategy, etiquette, rules,, and teaching techniques related to archery, bowling, and racquetball.

PHE 307 Strength and Conditioning Programming (1) I,II. Basic skills in developing, implementing, and evaluating strength and conditioning programs. Knowledge of strength and resistance training, spotting techniques, and safety techniques for all fitness levels and ages.

PHE 310 Physical Activity and Child Development (3) I,II. Prerequisite: EPY 319. Understanding of motor development and the improvement of human movement through developmental, movement activities, which are basic to readiness for performance at school.

PHE 312 Care and Prevention of Athletic and Exercise Injuries (3) I,II. Prerequisite: BIO 171. Overview of the mechanism, prevention, management, and rehabilitation of athletic and exercise injuries. Practical experiences include the application of supportive techniques to the major points of the body.

PHE 315 Physical Fitness Concepts and Applications. (3) I,II. Discussion, demonstration, practice of fitness concepts and various methods of developing physical fitness.

PHE 320 Biomechanics (3) I,II. Prerequisite: BIO 171. Quantitative study of human movement through anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical concepts; analysis and application.

PHE 323 Movement Concepts and Skill Themes (3) I. Prerequisite: Physical Education Major and EDF 103 and 203. Motor skill themes and movement concepts required for planning and teaching the appropriate sequence and scope for achievement of learner outcomes through elementary physical education.

PHE 325 Physiology of Activity (3) I, II. Prerequisite: BIO 301. Effects of physical activities on various systems of the human body.

PHE 326 History and Philosophy of Physical Education (2) I. Physical Education from an historical perspective and philosophies of well known physical educators with implications for the individual and society.

PHE 327 Sport in American Society (3) II. Impact of sport in American society with attention to relationship of political, economic, ethnic and institutional forces operating within the phenomenon of sport.

PHE 340 Advanced Swimming and WSI. (2) I,II. Prerequisite: proficient swimming ability for achievement of advanced swimming and WSI skills. Study of aquatic management and teaching technique. WSI certification awarded to those who qualify.

PHE 345 Dance Choreography. (2) I. Basics of dance choreography, applicable to entertainment and art forms of dance.

PHE 349 Cooperative Study. (1-8) A. Work in a cooperative placement related to student’s academic studies. Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U) grade. May be retaken to a maximum of eight hours. A minimum of 80 hours work required for each semester hour credit.

PHE 360 Coaching Basketball. (2) I, II. Theory and practice in coaching the fundamentals involved in track and field.

PHE 365 Gymnastics (2) I, II. Knowledge and skills required for teaching gymnastic skill themes and movement concepts.

PHE 370 Practicum in Physical Education. (1-3) I, II. Overview of physical education teaching through consultation and application; students will experience teaching-learning situations by assisting with various curricular programs. May be retaken to a maximum of three hours.

PHE 383 Sports Officiating. (1) I, II. Technique and skill of officiating, structure of officiating, and relationship between performance, behavior, and the official’s duties.

PHE 415 Outdoor and Lifelong Leisure Motor Activities. (3) I, II. Knowledge and skills needed to conduct cooperative, leisure, adventure, and outdoor motor activities for achievement of important personal and educational goals.

PHE 420 Coaching Football. (2) I, II. Theory and practice in coaching the fundamentals of football, team offense and defense.

PHE 423 Psychology of Sport and Coaching. (3) I. Behavioral aspects related to sport, coaching, and the athlete in contemporary society; factors affecting performance in a competitive setting investigated.

PHE 430 Fitness Program Administration (3). I. Prerequisites: PHE 320, 325, and 407 with a grade of “C” or better. Students will learn aspects of fitness and wellness program administration, including management skills, budgeting, member tracking, promotion, and record keeping. Additionally, students will be introduced to electrocardiography.

PHE 433 Adult Physical Fitness Programs. (3) I. Prerequisites: BIO 171, 301, and junior standing. Formerly PHE 333. Practice and study of exercise programs meeting the guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) for improving body composition and cardiovascular-respiratory function in adults.

PHE 435 (3) II, A. Formerly PHE 335. A methods course for teaching aerobic dance-exercise. Students will learn movement and rhythmic fundamentals, effective teaching methods, how to develop appropriate and creative choreography, injury prevention, marketing techniques, and legal issues involved in starting and running an aerobic dance-exercise class.

PHE 450 (1) I, II. Formerly PHE 550. Advanced technique, primarily modern, with opportunities for choreography, technical production, and/or performance of solo or group dance composition in a concert presentation. May be retaken to a maximum of two hours.

PHE 467 Skill Acquisition. (3) I, II. Practical application of principles of learning and performing motor skills taught in the physical activity environment and the influence of historical events on research in the area of skill acquisition.

PHE 470 Internship: Sports Supervision. (1-6) A. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA. Students are required to document a minimum of 200 hours of sport supervision related experiences prior to enrollment in PHE 470. Supervised experiences in the directing of sports and physical activities in various settings. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours.

PHE 471 Internship: Adult Fitness. (1-6) A. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA. Students are required to document a minimum of 200 hours of adult fitness related experience prior to enrollment in PHE 471. Supervised experiences in the directing of adult fitness activities in various settings. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours.

PHE 472 Internship: Wellness. (1-6) A. Prerequisite: 2.0 GPA. Cross-listed as HEA 472. Students are required to document a minimum of 200 hours of wellness related experiences prior to enrollment in PHE 472. Supervised experiences in the directing of wellness activities in various settings. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours. Credit will not be awarded to students who have credit for HEA 472.

PHE 485 Independent Study. (1-3) I, II. Individual work on a physical education related program in supervised situations. Restricted to undergraduate physical education major or minor student. Student must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and department chair prior to enrollment.

PHE 562 Adapted Physical Activity. (3) I, II. Principles and practices of adapted physical education emphasizing the nature and needs of exceptional persons. Includes history, recent legislation, growth and development factors, assessments and individual education plans.

PHE 575 Tests and Measurements in Physical Education (3) I, II. Administration and scoring of tests; evaluation of use of results obtained.

PHE 590 Special Topics in Physical Education (1-4) A. Study of various topics in physical education and sport selected to meet special student needs and interests. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours with advisor approval provided subtitle is different.