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Physical Education http://www.stolaf.edu/depts/physical-education/ Chair, 2000-01: Cynthia Book, volleyball, athletics director Faculty, 2000-01: Kurt Anderson, coaching, men's soccer; Patrice Buresh, coaching, women's basketball; Lori Cooling, wellness, softball; Christine Daymont, physiology of exercise, women's cross country, track and field; Sean Goldsworthy, biomechanics, hockey; Daniel Hagen, certified athletic trainer; Robert Hauck, aquatics, women's swimming; David Hauck, men's swimming; Dan Kos-moski, men's basketball; Matt McDonald, coaching, baseball; Scott Nesbit, tennis; Kenneth Pratt, wrestling; Judy Stromeyer, outdoor recreation, women's soccer; William Thornton, exercise physi-ology, men's cross country, track and field, Gary Wicks, motor learning, history and philosophy, and director of recreation Physical Education is the study of human movement, from its analysis to application in educational and sport settings. Its aim is the improvement of human performance and the enhancement of human development through the medium of physical activity throughout the lifespan. St. Olaf offers sport science and physical education theory courses, a variety of activity courses to meet the core curriculum requirements for graduation, intramural and club sports, and 27 varsity sports. OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM General Education Two different one-quarter (0.25) activity courses in Physical Education and/or Dance, or one one-half (.50) course, in Physical Education fulfill the physical activity requirement of the general education curriculum. Prerequisites Three courses need to be completed before beginning upper division Physical Education Sports Science courses: Chemistry 121, Biology 123, and Psychology 121. Biomedical Concentration The Biomedical Concentration (see Index) is a multidisciplinary program offering a contract concentration. The concentration is intended as a plan of study that will enhance the preparation of students entering careers in the biomedical arena ranging from medicine to sport science to hospital administration. Students develop a plan of study to match their individual needs. Students interested in a concentration must consult with the Biomedical Coordinator and develop a contract near the end of their sophomore year. The Biomedical Concentration consists of a minimum of five courses. All students must take a foundation course, Biology 123 or 243. Core courses must be taken from three areas of study: practical application, experiential learning, and ethical considerations. The Physical Education Department offers the following courses that count toward the Biomedical concentration: Physical Education 255 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, Physical Education 373 Motor Learning, Physical Education 374 Biomechanics, and Physical Education 375 Exercise Physiology. Also, the Physical Education Department offers many opportunities for experiential learning that support the Biomedical Concentration (such as being a student athletic trainer or interning at a sport medicine clinic). Coaching Sequence It is highly recommended (not required) that prospective teachers who wish to be employed as a head varsity coach for an interscholastic sport in a senior high school complete the following sequence of courses: Physical Education 238, 255, 274, 275, and 335. Students not in the education teaching track are encouraged to enter the program if they are interested in becoming an assistant or head coach. A coaching sequence candidate must apply within the Physical Education Department (with the coaching sequence advisor) for acceptance to the program. COURSES PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES (PHA)/ 100 Individualized Physical Education (0.25) Beginning level archers learn shooting skills. Students have opportunities for shooting both recurve and compound bows. This course presents an introduction/review of beginning golf skills, rules, and strategies. The course is not intended for the experienced golfer. Equipment available. Lab fee. Students learn basic skills and techniques of ice skating. This class is not intended for the advanced skater. Equipment is required for participation. Lab fee. Students learn basic skills and techniques of in-line skating. Equipment is required for participation. Students apply basic skills in compass and map reading. Orienteering has been called the thinking person's sport because the participant must be mentally ready to read a map and use a compass and physically able to run the course. This course offers an introduction/review of fundamental skills, rules, and drills. Students focus on basic strategy in games playing. This unique game is an Olympic event for both men and women. It combines the skills, rules, and strategies common to basketball and soccer. This course offers an introduction/review of fundamental skills and rules of soccer. Students focus on basic strategy in games playing. This course offers an introduction/review of fundamental skills and rules of softball. Students focus on basic strategy in games playing. This course offers an introduction/review of fundamental skills and rules of volleyball. Students focus on basic strategy in games playing. This course is for the non-swimming and the novice swimmer only. Current first aid/CPR certification is necessary to qualify for Red Cross certification to lifeguard. 123 Water Safety Instruction (0.25) Current first aid/CPR certification is necessary to qualify for Red Cross certification in W.S.I. This course offers instruction in and practice of the basic techniques of canoeing; safety in handling the canoe. Prerequisite: ability to swim. Lab fee. This course offers instruction in all skills and techniques necessary to obtain PADI Open Water certification. Lab fee includes use of equipment. This is an aerobic-based course utilizing swimming and water exercises. Prerequisite: Be able to swim 300 yards. Students learn and apply the basic principles of fitness through a variety of aerobic activities. Students personally apply the basic principles of exercise through conditioning, strength development, endurance training, and aerobic activities. Students participate in a wide range of assessments designed to enhance physical fitness. This is an aerobic-based course utilizing instruction and participation in Nordic skiing, bicycling, and running. Equipment is required for participation. Students participate in a wide range of assessments designed to enhance physical fitness (strength, power, endurance, nutrition, flexibility, body composition, stress). This is an aerobic-based course utilizing instruction and participation in walking to enhance personal fitness and training knowledge. 140 Weight Training (co-ed) (0.5) Students learn the principles, techniques and safety aspects of weight-training and implement a personal training plan. Students participate in a wide range of assessments (strength, power, endurance, nutrition, flexibility, body composition, stress). 141 Weight Training: Men (0.25) Students learn the principles of training, basic techniques, and safety procedures. Students develop and implement a personal training plan during the course. 142 Weight Training: Women (0.25) Students learn the principles of training, basic techniques, and safety procedures. Students develop and implement a personal training plan during the course. 143 Advanced Weight Training (0.25) This course offers instruction in basic and advanced weight training techniques, and in various types of weight training programs. Prerequisite: Physical Education 141 or 142. This course offers instruction in basic strokes, history, rules, etiquette, and terminology of racquet sports (tennis, racquetball, badminton, pickleball, table tennis). Students participate in a wide range of assessments designed to enhance physical fitness (strength, endurance, nutrition, flexibility, body composition, stress). This course offers instruction/review of fundamental skills, rules, and etiquette of badminton. Students focus on basic strategy in games playing. This course offers instruction/review of fundamental skills and rules of racquetball. Students focus on basic strategy in games playing. This course offers instruction/review of basic strokes, history, rules, etiquette, and terminology of tennis. Students learn basic competition strategies in singles and doubles match play. 158 Intermediate Tennis (0.25) This course is for students who can already serve, score, play the net, and know basic singles and doubles strategy. Prerequisite: Physical Education 157, or permission of instructor. Students learn a variety of practical measures to repel a physical attack, basic throws, kicks, falls, submission holds, and choke releases. 171-194 Intercollegiate Athletics (0.25) Students competing in intercollegiate athletics may use the season of participation in a varsity sport for 0.25 course credit in physical education. Only one 0.25 course can be applied toward the two 0.25 course Physical Education graduation requirement. Fall Semester: varsity football, soccer, cross-country, women's volleyball. Spring Semester: remainder of intercollegiate sports. Participants in club sports are not eligible. Students must register for the course during the competitive season. PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM 199 Standard First Aid and C.P.R. (0) This course meets requirements for the American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Certification. It does not carry credit. 238 Introduction to Coaching (0.5) This course introduces students to the areas of sport psychology, sport administration, sport physiology, and sport pedagogy and serves as a foundation to the series of courses required for coaching certification. Successful completion of the course may include certification in the American Sport Education Program (ASEP). 255 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (1.0) Students study principles pertinent to prevention of injuries in sports and physical education; treatment and care of minor injuries. The course utilizes both lecture and laboratory. 274 Biomechanics in Coaching (0.5) Students study human motion based on anatomical and mechanical principles, and learn to apply those principles to the analysis of fundamental movement and sport skills inherent in coaching. The course is part of the coaching sequence. 275 Exercise Physiology in Coaching (0.5) This course offers a descriptive analysis of physiological stress resulting from sport participation and physical activity. The course is part of the coaching sequence. Prerequisite: Biology 123. 280 History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport (1.0) This course offers an overview of physical education and sport in Western civilization, with a survey of basic philosophical perspectives on sport and play and their relationship to the cultural phenomenon of sport and physical education. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. 290 Sport Ethic in Society (1.0) Students will examine the conceptual framework for ethical decision making using sports as a prism to examine normative perspectives. Varied ethical perspectives will be analyzed through the conflicts presented in sports-related questions. Course readings and lectures will examine the theoretical constructs of ethical decision making from Christian and non-Christian positions. GE: EIN. 294 Internship 298 Independent Study 335 Coaching Practicum (0.25) The course involves practice and game observation and a practicum in coaching a sport. Students are involved in practice planning and drill work, game preparation and administration, as well as game rules and coaching strategies. This course applies toward the coaching sequence only. Prerequisite: Physical Education 238 and permission of instructor. This course offers a basic study in motor skill acquisition and motor control. Topics include methods of assessment, evaluation, and research in the areas of motor learning and control, the learning environment, and discussion of factors that influence the acquisition and performance of motor skills. Prerequisite: Psychology 121. Students analyze mechanical principles in depth as they affect human motion. Topics include study of muscular and skeletal systems, skill analysis, and motion measurement techniques. The course included a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Biology 123 or consent of instructor. 375 Physiology of Exercise (1.0) Students study in-depth the physiology of exercise, covering cardiovascular and muscular adaptations to exercise and factors affecting performance, including body composition, environmental influences, training implications across gender and age, and the assessment of fitness. The course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Biology 123 or consent of instructor. 394 Internship 398 Independent Research |