HPE 326 History and Principles of Physical Education

Recommended for Physical Education majors only. This course is designed for the purpose of providing Physical Education majors with an opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of basic historical aspects of physical education and sport. The course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the body of knowledge encompassing the discipline of physical education. The candidate will be exposed to the philosophical, the historical, the psychological, the biological, the sociological, and the physiological perspectives of physical education, exercise science and sport. Careers and professional considerations in physical education, exercise science and sport and the issues, challenges and the future of physical education, exercise science and sport will be studied. Candidates are provided the opportunity to observe, analyze, and reflect on the differences in policies and procedures related to a variety of public school physical education programs and activities directed at the improvement of teaching and learning to meet the needs of all students.

Credits

3