Foothill CollegeApproved Course Outlines
Kinesiology & Athletics Division
PHED 1INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION AS A PROFESSIONSummer 2013
4 hours lecture.4 Units
Total Quarter Learning Hours: 48 (Total of All Lecture, Lecture/Lab, and Lab hours X 12)
 
 Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: Lecture/Lab:
 Note: If Lab hours are specified, see item 10. Lab Content below.
Repeatability -
Statement: Not Repeatable.
Status -
 Course Status: InactiveGrading: Letter Grade with P/NP option
 Degree Status: ApplicableCredit Status: Credit
 Degree or Certificate Requirement: AA Degree
 GE Status: Non-GE
Articulation Office Information -
 Transferability: BothValidation: 12/6/12
1. Description -
Introduction to the general nature of the physical education profession and its related fields of health, recreation and athletics.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Advisory: Not open to students with credit in H P 1.

2. Course Objectives -
The student will be able to:
  1. examine the scope and significance of physical education throughout historical records.
  2. develop a strong and satisfying philosophy.
  3. analyze the relationship between past and current physical education systems.
  4. evaluate the psychological, sociological, and biological foundations that underlie physical education.
  5. prepare a professional orientation to physical education, its principles, and goals, for those contemplating a teaching minor or major in this field.
3. Special Facilities and/or Equipment -
When taught as an online distance learning or hybrid section, students and faculty need ongoing and continuous Internet and Email access.

4. Course Content (Body of knowledge) -
  1. Historical foundations
    1. Origins
    2. Development in the United States (past and present)
    3. World philosophy
  2. Physical education fields
    1. Health education
    2. Recreation
    3. Athletics Intramural
    4. Sports medicine
    5. Administration
    6. Adapted physical education
    7. Coaching
  3. Goals of physical education
    1. Knowledge of physical fitness concepts
    2. Lifelong wellness
    3. Exposure to competitive and performance activities
    4. Gain instruction in sport and dance activities
    5. Provide opportunity for physically challenged to participate in physical education program
    6. Provide opportunity for each student to experience a variety of activities that promote relaxation and release stress
  4. Changing perspectives in physical education
    1. Education
    2. Science
    3. Technology
    4. Medicine
  5. Benefits of physical education
    1. Physiological consequences
    2. Psycho-social consequences
    3. Philosophical consequences
  6. Implementation of physical education programs
    1. Funding
    2. Communication
    3. Curriculum
  7. Qualifications of physical educators
    1. Certifications
    2. Role model
    3. First aid and safety
    4. Cultural diversity and gender
    5. Biomechanics
    6. Nutrition, health, wellness
5. Repeatability - Moved to header area.
 
6. Methods of Evaluation -
  1. Class participation
  2. Written abstracts of supplementary readings
  3. Mid-term
  4. Final exam
  5. Term paper
7. Representative Text(s) -
Siedentop, Daryl. Introduction to Physical Eduation, Fitness, and Sport. Third
Edition. Mayfield Publishing Company, 1998.
OR
Hoffman, Shirl J., "Introduction to Kinesiology, 3rd Edition" Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL. 2009



8. Disciplines -
Kinesiology
 
9. Method of Instruction -
  1. Lecture presentations and classroom discussion.
  2. In-class reading of textbook and related material to promote discussion and synthesis of the material.
  3. Group presentations of major projects followed by in-class discussion and evaluation.

 
10. Lab Content - No content
 
11. Honors Description - No longer used. Integrated into main description section.
 
12. Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing and Outside of Class Assignments -
  1. Reading Assignments: Weekly reading assignments from text and outside sources ranging from 30 to 60 pages per week.
  2. Lecture: Weekly lecture covering subject matter from text assignment with extended topic information. Class discussion is encouraged.
  3. Guest Speakers: Industry and faculty speakers covering selected topics.
  4. When taught online these methods may take the form of video, audio, animation and web page presentations.
13. Need/Justification -
This course is a required core course for the AA degree in Athletic Injury Care and AA degree in Physical Education.

Course status: Inactive
Last updated: 2013-02-26 14:14:40
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