Physical Education Professional Courses

Physical Education Professional Courses (PES)

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 1-6(Spec) F, Sp
Basic sports skills of various activities. Fall: golf, tennis, badminton, softball, soccer, team handball. Spring: track and field, bowling, football, basketball, pickleball, volleyball.

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 - Speedball I 1(0-2) 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 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 HPR 212. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: HPR 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), 186 (2), 115 (2).

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 Tumbling & Rhythm for the Elementary Physical Educator 3(3-0) F, Sp
Methods and materials for teaching tumbling, rhythmic movements, and basic dance in the elementary physical education program. Course includes concepts of safety and risk management. Prerequisites: PES 215 (either prerequisite or corequisite).

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 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 2(1-2) Sp
Provides a general overview of athletic training, including fundamentals of sports injury care. Designed for athletic coaches and others not pursuing a Sports Medicine major. Prerequisites: HPR 211.

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, 115, 186, 215; ELE/SED 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 HPR 308. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisite: HPR 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: ELE 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 3(3-0) D
Present basic methods to be used in teaching dance aerobics, step aerobics and aqua aerobics. Physician approval is recommended.

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 381 Therapeutic Modalities 3(2-2) F, Sp
Modalities available in helping nature heal athletic injuries; theory and practice as to dosage, time and frequency of different modalities. Prerequisites: PES 283; admission to the Sports Medicine Program.

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 2-4(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 414 Principles and Philosophy of Physical Education 2(2-0) F, SP
An introduction to principles and philosophy as a basis of conducting the physical education program. Strongly recommended for the senior year.

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

PES 416 The Physical Education Curriculum 2(2-0) F, Sp
Content of an ideal physical education curriculum. Consideration given to all phases of the program and their relative values.

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, 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 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 2-6(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 40 hours, to a minimum of 2 credits and a maximum of 6 credits. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: PES 320, 393; minimum 86 semester hours of undergraduate degree work; permission of faculty advisor.

PES 508 Sexual Assault Awareness and Avoidance for School Curriculum 3(Spec) D
Though 50% of the females in our society will be confronted by a rapist, high schools provide minimal education on this topic. This course addresses the realities of rape - who, how and avoidance. Identical to HPR 508. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: PES 143 or permission of instructor.

PES 550 Sport Fundraising 3(3-0)
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 597 (in Athletic Training).

PES 592 Independent Reading 1(Spec) F, Sp
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 2(2-0) D

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

PES 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0)

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 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) D

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

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

PES 691 Independent Study 3(Spec) F, Sp

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

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

PES 698 Thesis 1-6(Spec) F, Sp PES 699 Internship in Sport Administration 3-6(Spec) F, Sp

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

PES 791 Independent Study 2(Spec) F, Sp

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, 597, 682, 690, 691, 693, 696, 699, 703, 711, 790, 791.

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