Physical Education Professional Courses (PES)       
Course Schedules

The complete description of Physical Education is found in the Department of Physical Education and Sport in the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions.

PES 103 Sport Skill Development – Elementary Level 3(Spec) F, Sp
Sports for grades 4-8 for Physical Education Elementary minors and for Physical Education majors.

PES 104 Sport Skill Development – Secondary Level 3(Spec)
Sports for grades 7-12 for Physical Education Secondary minors and for Physical Education majors.

PES 115 Fundamental Motor Skills 2(2-0)
Identification, classification, and performance of fundamental motor skills with emphasis on recognition of proper/improper techniques.

PES 118 Sport in America 3(3-0) F, Sp
A study of sport in America from different methodological perspectives. An historical and sociological investigation of sport as a social institution.

PES 120 Skin and Scuba Diving 2(1-2) F, Sp
Provides an opportunity for learning the techniques and knowledge of safe skin and scuba diving. Students must provide mask, fins, and snorkel. $60 fee.

PES 143 Sexual Assault and Harassment/Awareness and Avoidance 2(2-0) F, Sp
A class designed to provide students with appropriate knowledge and skills to deal appropriately with sexual assault and sexual harassment.

PES 145 Skill Development in Gymnastics 1(0-2) F

PES 167 Track and Field - Running Events 1(Spec) F

PES 170 Fundamentals of Basketball 1(Spec) F, Sp

PES 172 Fundamentals of Baseball and Softball 1(Spec) F, Sp

PES 174 Fundamentals of Football 1(Spec) F, Sp

PES 176 Soccer 1(Spec) F

PES 178 Power Volleyball 1(Spec) F, Sp

PES 186 Physical Fitness for Life 2(2-0) F, Sp
Study of physical fitness concepts; development of a personal fitness profile and program. Recommended for everyone irrespective of age, sex, or skill and fitness level. Identical to PED 186. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

PES 190 Introduction to Sport Management 3(3-0)
Introduction to the field of sport management. Specific focus on the nature, scope, and significance of the industry. A survey of professional opportunities. Prerequisite: none.

PES 203 Physical Education Program for Grades K-3 3(2-2) F, Sp
Foundations for planning physical education for grades K-3. Studies of developmental characteristics of children grades K-3 are used to plan physical education programs.

PES 210 Mental Training for Sport Performance 3(3-0) F
Development of the mental skills of self-concept, confidence, tension control, concentration, and visual imagery to allow students to perform to their potential in athletic competition.

PES 212 Applied Physiology and Kinesiology 3(2-2) F, Sp
Emphasizes functional aspects of human performance and their application. Identical to HSC 212. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: HSC 211 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

PES 215 K-12 Physical Education Programming 3(3-0)
A course covering the foundations of physical education curriculum development and the steps and procedures involved with designing a K-12 program. Prerequisites: PES 103 (3), PES 186 (2), PES 115 (2).

PES 220 SCUBA II - Open Water 1(Spec)
The second part of SCUBA training required for open water certification.  Prerequisite:  PES 120.

PES 224 WSI-Swimming and Water Safety 3(2-2) F, Sp
Methods and techniques for teaching swimming courses as well as emergency water rescue. There is a $10 aquatic fee. Prerequisites: ability to swim 100 yards. CPR and First Aid are highly recommended.

PES 235 Teaching Lifelong Activities 2(2-0)
An introduction to the basic skills needed to organize, demonstrate and teach selected lifelong noncompetitive physical activities. Equipment rental and property usage fees.

PES 244 Methods of Teaching Tumbling 2(2-0) F, Sp
Methods and materials for teaching tumbling. Course includes concepts of safety and risk management. Prerequisite: PES 215 (either prerequisite or co-requisite).

PES 245 Gymnastics 3(Spec) F, Sp
Methods and materials for teaching and spotting gymnastics.

PES 271 Basketball 2(2-0) Sp
Methods and materials for the teaching of basketball. Prerequisite: PED 171; or intermediate skill.

PES 279 Sport First Aid 2(2-0) Sp
First aid knowledge and skill tailored to the sport environment and the athletic coach.  Prerequisites: HSC 205, 211; or concurrent enrollment.

PES 295 Clinical Field Experience 1(Spec) F, Sp
An opportunity for students to observe experienced physical educators in a school setting and work with elementary, middle, or high school students. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: PES 103, PES 115, PES 186, PES 215; EDU 107.

PES 297 Special Topics in Physical Education and Sport 1-12(Spec)
Contains subject matter not included in courses currently listed in the Bulletin.

PES 300 Wilderness Experience for Leadership Development 3(2-2) Su
A course on leadership skills with applications for traditional and alternative learning environments which is taught in the context of a seven-day wilderness expedition.

PES 303 Physical Education Program for Grades 4-6 3(2-2) F, Sp
Foundations for planning physical education for grades 4-6. Studies of developmental characteristics of children grades 4-6 are used to plan physical education programs. Prerequisite: PES 203 or permission of instructor.

PES 304 Youth Sports 2(2-0) F, Sp
Comprehensive study of problems involved in organizing and coaching youth sports.

PES 308 Work Physiology 3(3-0) D
Lectures and laboratories on basic principles of physiology of exercise. The basics of exercise, performance conditioning, and the human organism response to these conditions. Identical to HSC 308. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: HSC 211 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

PES 310 Physical Education for the Classroom 3(Spec) F, Sp
An introduction to elementary physical education programming. This course integrates the concepts of total human physical development: basic motor development, physical fitness and human wellness. Prerequisite: EDU 107.

PES 311 Psychology of Coaching 3(3-0) F, Sp
Emphasizes the application of psychological principles to the sports setting as they affect coaching styles, individual athletes, and athletic performance.

PES 315 Methods in Teaching Physical Education 3(3-0) F, Sp
A broad spectrum of methods used in K-12 programs. Emphasis on micro-peer teaching and development of reflective teaching practices including assessment of teaching performance. Prerequisite: PES 215.

PES 318 Social, Historical, and Global Issues in Sport 3(3-0) F, Sp
The globalization of sport as an institution, and society's impact on sport--an historical perspective. Students will examine the prevailing theories relative to sport sociology.

PES 319 Women and Sport 2(2-0) Sp, D
An investigation of the motivational and social implications of women's participation in sport. Identical to WST 319. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

PES 320 Foundations of Sport Management 3(3-0)
An introduction to sport management including: globalization, management rationale, the sport manager's role, organization, decision making, managing human resources, and integrated issues and trends. Prerequisite: minimum 55 semester hours of credit.

PES 321 ARC Lifeguard Certification 3(2-2) F, Sp
Skills and techniques in preventive lifeguarding at pools and non-surf beaches. There is a $10 aquatic fee. Prerequisites: swim 500 yards continuously; surface dive to 9 feet and recover a 10 pound diving brick; surface dive to 5 feet and swim underwater for 15 yards; tread water for 1 minute.

PES 338 Teaching Aerobics 2(2-0) D
Present basic methods of teaching low impact aerobics, high impact aerobics and step aerobics. Physician approval is recommended. Prerequisites: PES 186, HSC 211 OR HSC 214 and HSC 215.

PES 347 Organization and Administration of Special Olympic Games 3(3-0)D
Study of the philosophy, organization, and administration of the Special Olympics, with emphasis on the Michigan Games. Class participants assume administrative roles for the annual games.  Prerequisite:  none.

PES 364 Sports Officiating 1-6(Spec) F, Sp
Theoretical and practical experience in officiating high school sports. Fall: football, basketball, soccer; Spring: track and field, baseball, softball, volleyball; other sports on demand.

PES 365 Teaching and Coaching Tennis 3(3-0) D
Foundations in tennis teaching methods; stroke analysis, strategies, physical and mental skill development, coaching responsibilities, and philosophies.

PES 366 Coaching of Track and Field 2(2-0) Sp
Theory and techniques of coaching track. Prerequisite: PES 167 or permission of instructor.

PES 368 Coaching and Officiating of Wrestling 2(1-2) Sp (Even Years)
Theory and techniques for coaching wrestling.

PES 370 Coaching of Basketball 2(2-0) F, Sp
Theory and techniques of coaching men's basketball. Prerequisite: PES 170 or permission of instructor.

PES 372 Coaching of Baseball 2(2-0) F, Sp
Theory and techniques for coaching baseball. Prerequisite: PES 172 or permission of instructor.

PES 374 Coaching of Football 2(2-0) F, Sp
Theory and techniques of coaching football. Prerequisite: PES 174 or permission of instructor.

PES 378 Coaching Volleyball 2(2-0) F
Latest strategies and techniques in coaching volleyball. Prerequisite: PES 178 or permission of instructor.

PES 386 Special Physical Education 3(3-0) F, Sp
Physical needs of the atypical individual, ameliorative effects of physical activity, school programs appropriate for exceptional children. Prerequisite: PES 315.

PES 387 Physical Education for the Physically Impaired 3(2-2) F
Description of orthopedic and physical impairment. Interrelationships of physical, social, and emotional aspects. Development of activity experiences that are appropriate for specific impairments. Prerequisite: PES 386 or permission of instructor.

PES 390 Practicum in Physical Education 1-3(Spec) F, Sp
Offers the student an opportunity to assist on the campus in the area of sports, dance, intramurals, or aquatics, etc. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.

PES 391 Independent Study 1-6(Spec) F, Sp
Independent research on a special problem or problems. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: permission of department chairperson.

PES 393 Field Study in Sport Management 1-4(Spec)
Provides exposure to professional experiences in sport management while under close supervision. Field work options include educational setting, sport organization, or professional sport. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: PES 320.

PES 401 Fundamentals of Motor Learning 3(3-0) F, Sp
Components of successful motor performance. Theories of learning, nervous system, methods of practice, teaching methodology, and various psychological concepts related to physical education and athletics.

PES 406 Evaluation in Physical Education and Sport 2(2-0) F, Sp
Selection, criteria, methods, and procedures used in determining physical and health status. An interpretation of results by fundamental statistical procedures. Prerequisite: PES 315.

PES 415 Planning, Teaching, and Assessing: Practical Applications 3(3-0)
Practical experience in programming, teaching, and assessing school children. Prerequisite: PES 406.

PES 478 Research for the Health Professions 2(2-0) F
An introduction to methods of conducting research for the undergraduate student pursuing a profession in a health field. Prerequisites: ENG 101, ENG 201.

PES 483 Physical Education for the Mentally Impaired 3(2-2) Sp
Planning of movement experience appropriate for the mentally impaired, neurologically impaired, and emotionally disturbed. Prerequisite: PES 386 or permission of instructor.

PES 485 Theoretical Foundations of Strength and Conditioning 3(3-0)
Theory and application of physiological, biomechanical, psychological components of physical performance needed to analyze, develop and implement strength and conditioning programs. NSCA standards and guidelines. Prerequisite: PES/HSC 308.

PES 490 Practicum in Physical Education 1-3(Spec) F, Sp
Opportunity to work in the area of classroom experience, extra class activities, interscholastics, clubs, and organizations. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: application to the department chairperson must be made in the semester prior to the one in which affiliation credit is earned.

PES 495 Senior Seminar in Physical Education 1(1-0)
A capstone experience, prior to student teaching, designed to integrate required physical education subject matter through case study, discussion, role playing, and organization of materials. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: minimum of 90 semester hours completed.

PES 499 Internship in Sport Management 2-12(Spec)
Practical management experience in a sport environment. Selection may include high school, collegiate, or professional sport, non-profit sport organization, sport business. Students should be aware that actual hours of internship will be determined by internship site; CMU will grant credit on the basis of 1 credit per 45 hours, to a minimum of 2 credits and a maximum of 12 credits. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: PES 320, PES 393; minimum 86 semester hours credit of undergraduate degree work; permission of faculty advisor.

PES 508 Education on Sexual Aggression for School/Community 3(Spec)
This course addresses the realities of sexual aggression, and how schools, corporations, and communities can educate their respective populations on these topics. Identical to HSC 508. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: PES 143 or permission of the instructor.

PES 550 Sport Fundraising 3(3-0) F, Sp
Investigation of the importance of fundraising in sport. Application of fundraising theories and principles to educational, professional, and commercial sports. Case study method. Prerequisites: Minimum 84 semester hours credit; or graduate standing.

PES 560 Principles and Foundations of Coaching 3(3-0) F, Sp
Practical and relevant information that is appropriate for interscholastic coaches. Includes eligibility for Program for Athletic Coaches Education (P.A.C.E.) certification. Prerequisites: 56 hours of course credit.

PES 564 Sport Governance: Ethics, Morals, and Values 3(3-0)
Investigation of how ethics, morals, and values influence the extent to which athletes, coaches, and administrators interpret and adhere to compliance guidelines for athletic competition. Prerequisite: minimum 86 semester hours credit (senior status); or graduate standing.

PES 570 Advanced Coaching in Basketball 2(2-0) Su
Study of most recent basketball trends and new techniques, methods, and philosophies in the coaching of basketball.

PES 572 Advanced Coaching in Baseball 2(2-0) Su
Coaching philosophy, new techniques and drills, practice organization, coaching duties, and strategy. Prerequisite: PES 372 or permission of instructor.

PES 574 Advanced Coaching of Football 2(2-0) Su
Study of recent changes and new trends in coaching of football.

PES 582 Current Applications of Athletic Training Techniques 2(1-2) D
Practical techniques in administering supportive wrapping, taping, and specified emergency procedures. Not open to students enrolled in Athletic Training minor. Prerequisite: PES 280 or PES 597 (in Athletic Training).

PES 592 Independent Reading 1(Spec) F, Sp, Su
Exploration of one or more aspects of the field of physical education by individual study. Permission of the Department chairperson and instructor required.

PES 595 Issues in Physical Education and Sport 1-6(Spec) D
Investigation of selective major issues in physical education and sport. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

For 600 and 700 level course descriptions consult the current Graduate Bulletin.

PES 603 Administration of Sport and Physical Education 3(3-0) D

PES 606 Motor Learning and Human Performance 3(3-0) D

PES 607 Physical Education on Curriculum Analysis 3(3-0)

PES 610 Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport 3(3-0) D

PES 611 Psychology of Sport 3(3-0) D

PES 615 Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education 3(3-0) D

PES 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0) F, Sp, Su

PES 620 Sport - An Interdisciplinary Study 3(3-0) D

PES 625 Facilities for Sport and Physical Education 3(3-0) D

PES 631 Physiology of Exercise 4(3-2) D

PES 640 Sport and the Law 3(3-0) D

PES 645 Financial Management of Sport  3(3-0)

PES 650 Sport Marketing 3(3-0) D

PES 660 Biomechanics 3(3-0) D

PES 670 Research Methods for Physical Education and Sport, Health and Recreation 3(3-0) F, Sp, Su

PES 672 Statistics for Physical Education and Sport, Health and Recreation 3(3-0) D

PES 690 Practicum 1-4(Spec) F, Sp, Su

PES 691 Independent Study 3(Spec) F, Sp, Su

PES 693 Field Study in Physical Education and Sport 1-6(Spec) F, Sp, Su

PES 696 Seminar in Physical Education 2(2-0) D

PES 698 Thesis 1-6(Spec) F, Sp, Su

PES 699 Internship in Sport Administration 3-6(Spec) F, Sp, Su

PES 699 Internship in Sport Administration 3-6(Spec) F, Sp, Su

PES 703 Advanced Independent Reading 1-2(Spec) F, Sp, Su

PES 791 Independent Study 2(Spec) D

Credit Limitation. Courses in the Department that are subject to graduate credit limitation under the policy covering unspecified content or variable credit are the following: PES 592, 595, 690, 693, 696, 703.

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