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PHED 101 Lifetime Wellness (IS) (1, F&S)
Health-related physical fitness, self-evaluation, and individualized exercise programs. Liberal Arts Foundation - Lifetime Wellness.

PHED 102 Physical Education (IS) (1, or .5 for non-PE majors F&S)
Physical coordination and conditioning; basic skills; appreciation for physical activity and lifetime fitness in Christian life. Note: several REC courses may be used in lieu of this for integrative studies credit. Liberal Arts Foundation - PE Activity.

PHED 103 Adaptive Physical Education (IS) (1/1, F&S)
For those who have some physical handicap or are limited by lack of coordination and basic training. Course objectives same as PHED 102. Remedial work included. Two hours
applied. Liberal Arts Foundation - PE Activity.
Prerequisite: PHED 101 or 101M.

PHED 108 First Aid/CPR/AED (.5, F&S)
Basic understanding of lifesaving techniques relative to first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The course is taught via instructional videos and by the practice of several emergency procedures on human subjects and manikins per standards established by the American Red Cross.

PHED 212 Foundations of Physical Education (2, S)
Basic philosophical principles, history, scientific foundation, and contemporary significance of physical education; educational aims and objectives; physical education in the modern school curriculum.

PHED 220 Adventure Sports (Activity Lab) (3, M)
Experiential learning of a variety of adventure sports (backpacking, climbing, mountain biking, kayaking/rafting) in canyons and of the Adirondack or Rocky Mountain regions; teaching experience and leadership development, fitness training for lifetime benefits; personal and spiritual growth; environmental stewardship; principles of aerobic conditioning; developing training programs. (Meets PHED 102 requirement.) Liberal Arts Foundation - PE Activity.

PHED 221 Educational Gymnastics I (Activity Lab) (1, F06)
Introduction to teaching gymnastics in a K-12 curriculum; floor exercise, tumbling, basic skills for limited apparatus; routine development; movement education concepts; teaching methods; safety and spotting. Three hours of field experience required.

PHED 222 Traditional Gymnastics II (Activity Lab) (1, OD)
Olympic style progressions for floor exercise and all apparatus, enhance performance base established in Educational Gymnastics; develop confidence and proficiency with techniques; professional involvement. Permission from instructor.

PHED 225 Teaching Elementary Physical Education (3, F)
Student development and learning styles, teaching methods, analysis of one’s own teaching, classroom management, evaluation of students’ performance, and preparation of curriculum, unit, and lesson plans for the elementary level. Fifteen hours of field experience required.

PHED 226 Movement and Rhythmic Fundamentals (3, S)
A conceptual approach to human movement; techniques for dealing with force, time and space, and flow as they relate to movement; stunts and gymnastics; the use of leap-up experiences, skills, and rhythms in games and teaching methods. Three hours lecture and applied.

PHED 227 Sports Ministry: The Integration of Faith and Sport (3, F)
Students will examine sports within society. Historic developments as well as a theological foundation and objective for sports ministry will be established. Students will assess leading historic figures who have contributed to the development of sports ministry and will analyze/critique a variety of organizations and activities of sports and recreational ministry in urban, suburban, and cross-cultural settings (within both church and parachurch contexts). Evangelism and discipleship methods will be explored and an approved sports ministry specific service-learning project will be a class requirement.

PHED 228 Lifeguarding (Activity Lab) (1, S)
Preventive lifeguarding, basic skills, emergency plans, search and recovery techniques, legal responsibilities, pool operations, and record keeping.
Prerequisites: 15 years of age or older, 500 yds continuous swim, strong swimming skills.

PHED 237 Holistic Health (3, S)
Lifetime health and well-being, interpersonal relationships, and current issues. Topics include stress, human sexuality, mental health, substance use and abuse, death and dying, personal safety, and fitness and nutrition.

PHED 239 Principles and Practices of Coaching (2, S)
Principles and techniques of coaching, systems used in coaching, and the development of a coaching system. An in-depth study of the athlete, the coach, and the team as a group.

PHED 242 Techniques of Taping and Bracing (1, F)
Practical learning of techniques and philosophies of taping, wrapping, padding and bracing for prevention, management, and treatment of athletic injuries of the extremities and trunk.

PHED 244 Instructor’s Course in Red Cross Water Safety (2, S)
Review and refinement of swimming strokes, diving form, and water safety skills to a level adequate to obtain swimming instruction certification. Exploration of methods of instruction for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Prepare lesson plans and teach community swim lessons. Prerequisite: lifeguarding certification or swimming level strong enough to pass lifeguarding (lifeguarding certification may be obtained during the semester if necessary). (Meets PHED 102) Liberal Arts Foundation - PE Activity.

PHED 246 Care, Prevention, and Management of Athletic Injuries (3, F)
Introduction to the principles of prevention of athletic injuries and managing injuries when they occur. Students will develop an understanding of common injuries, illness, and disorders of the head, trunk, and extremities. American Red Cross CPR and First Aid included within this course.

PHED 247 Recognition and Evaluation of Athletic Injuries (3, S)
Pathology and evaluation of most common injuries/conditions found in the lower and upper extremities (i.e., ankle, knee, shoulder). History; observation; palpation; active and passive range of motion; muscle, neurological, and functional testing; and postural assessment.

PHED 248 Adaptive PE and Fitness (Activity Lab) (2, S07)
Physical and psychological aspects of illness and disabilities within context of physical activity. Evaluation of the individual and prescription of appropriate activity. Survey of legal aspects. Ten hours of field experience required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 103 and 218; PHED 212

PHED 251 Teaching Lifetime Sports I (Activity Lab) (1, F06)
Basic understanding of skills and teaching methods for selected lifetime sports including golf, racquetball and tennis. Students will examine preparatory activities, drills, mechanical analysis of skills, and unit and lesson planning; principles of aerobic conditioning; developing training programs.

PHED 252 Teaching Lifetime Sports II (Activity Lab) (1, S07)
Basic understanding of skills and teaching methods for selected lifetime sports including downhill and cross-country skiing, canoeing. Students will examine preparatory activities, drills, mechanical analysis of skills, and unit and lesson planning; principles of aerobic conditioning; developing training programs.

PHED 253 Teaching Track and Field (1, M)
Basic understanding of skills and teaching methods for selected track and field events including high jump, long jump, triple jump, sprint mechanics, hurdling, sprint starts, relays, shot-put, and discus. Students will examine preparatory activities, drills, mechanical analysis of skills and unit and lesson planning; principles of aerobic conditioning; and developing training programs. Students will also help organize and run a local track and field event.

PHED 261 Teaching Team Sports I (Activity Lab) (1, F05)
Basic understanding of skills and teaching methods for selected team sports including soccer, volleyball and flag football. Students will examine preparatory activities, drills, mechanical analysis of skills, and unit and lesson planning. Two hours of field experience required.

PHED 262 Teaching Team Sports II (Activity Lab) (1, S06)
Understanding of skills and teaching methods for selected team sports including basketball, softball and team handball. Students will examine preparatory activities, drills, mechanical analysis of skills, and unit and lesson planning. Two hours of field experience required.

PHED 265 Lifeguard Instructor (Activity Lab) (1, S)
American Red Cross lifeguarding course taught by ARC certified instructor. Successful completion certifies individual to teach ARC lifeguarding classes. Two hours applied. Must be 17 years old with current lifeguard training and CPR certification.
Prerequisite: PHED 228 or equivalent

PHED 276 Motor Development and Learning (3, F)
Introductory study of nature, scope, process of human movement. Emphases: motor development, motor patterns, movement exploration; relationships of genetics and the environment to the learning process and overall well being.

PHED 281 Pre-Physical Therapy Field Experience I (2, F)
Mastery of competencies in injury prevention, recognition, and assessment; taping, and bracing techniques; understanding of the lower extremity; and medical documentation. Requires 25 hours of observation in each of three settings: orthopedics, pediatrics, and geriatrics, with an additional 25 hours assisting with rehabilitation in the Houghton College training room. (Hours logged prior to taking this class may count with instructor’s pre-approval.) Pre-PT majors only.
Pre-/Co-Requisite: PHED 247.

PHED 290 Sociology of Sport (3, OD)
Sport as a social institution and microcosm of society. Topics: socialization into and via sport; social stratifications; sport and gender, race, economics, politics, religion, social change, education.

PHED 302 Teaching Secondary Physical Education (3, F)
Student development and learning styles, teaching methods, analysis of one’s own teaching, classroom management, evaluation of students’ performance, and preparation of curriculum, unit and lesson plans for the secondary level. Fifteen hours of field experience required.

PHED 305 Sports Ministry Field Practicum (3, S/M)

A supervised field experience in a sports ministry setting: church, camp, mission organization or para-church sports ministry. The student will relate theory to practice through a cooperative learning relationship between the ministry organization student and advisor.

PHED 315 Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Education and Sport (2, S06)
Behavioral and cognitive development, learning theories, and the effects of motivation and cultural/societal factors on performance in physical education and athletics.

PHED 320 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (3, F05)
Modern theories and practices in evaluation of knowledge, attitudes, and skills. Construction of both written and practical tests to measure the various aspects included in physical education. Use of descriptive and inferential statistics.

PHED 330 Physiology of Exercise (3, S)
The analysis of the physiological changes that occur in the body: during exercise, after exercise, and during a training period.
Prerequisites: BIOL 103 and BIOL 217, 218.

PHED 341 Kinesiology (3, F)
The analysis of the musculoskeletal system and its interrelationship with human movement. Prerequisites: BIOL 103 and BIOL 217, 218.

PHED 348 Therapeutic Exercise Management of Injuries (3, S07)
Mechanisms, signs, symptoms, immediate and long-term rehabilitation procedures for injuries affecting extremities and axial skeleton. Rehabilitation procedures focus on range of motion activities, joint mobilization, open vs. closed kinetic chain activities, therapeutic exercises and equipment.

PHED 350 Health and Physical Fitness for Senior Adults (2, S06)
Holistic health and wellness of adults 55 years and older. Emphases: physical fitness, program planning, development, evaluation; principles and practices of leadership.

PHED 381 Pre-Physical Therapy Field Experience II (2, S)
Mastery of competencies in injury prevention, recognition, and assessment; taping, and bracing techniques; understanding of the back, and upper extremity; and developing rehabilitation programs. Requires 25 hours of observation in each of three settings: orthopedics, cardiac, and neural rehabilitation with an additional 25 hours assisting with rehabilitation in the Houghton College training room. (Hours logged prior to taking this class may count with instructor’s pre-approval.) Pre-PT majors only.
Pre-/Co-Requisite: PHED 348.

PHED 401 Org. & Mgmt. of Physical Education and Athletics (3, S)
Theories, philosophy, and systems of management; program development, finance, purchasing and care of equipment, public relations, facility and personnel management, and legal liability.

PHED 405 Student Teaching in Physical Education K-6 (6, F&S)

PHED 407 Student Teaching in Physical Education 7-12 (6, F&S)
Observation and teaching in elementary and secondary programs. Off-campus assignment under the direction of skilled teachers. Senior year. Student must register for PHED 411 concurrently. Note: see Educ. Dept. policy on “Employment and Activities While Student Teaching.” Student must have overall GPA of 2.7.

PHED 411 Issues Seminar in Physical Education (2 F&S)
Critical analysis and synthesis of student teaching experience and of crucial issues in education.
Either four hours of PHED 420 or four hours of PHED 423 and 424 and 426.

PHED 420 Internship: Physical Fitness (4-12, F&S)
Observation and practical experience in a public or private agency. Off-campus assignment under the direction of skilled professionals. NOTE: Students choosing this option must complete a total of four hours in PHED 420, or a total of four hours from PHED 423, 424, and 426. The four hours in PHED 420 includes one hour of topics in current issues. Overall GPA of 2.5 required.

PHED 423 Physical Fitness Practicum I (1, F&S)
Directed observation in off-campus fitness center programs with hands-on practical experience. Requires at least 50 observation hours from two or more agencies, sites to be negotiated. Overall GPA of 2.5 required.

PHED 424 Physical Fitness Practicum II (1, F&S)
Directed observation in off-campus rehabilitation programs with hands-on practical experience. Requires at least 50 observation hours from two or more agencies; sites to be negotiated. Overall GPA of 2.5 required.

PHED 426 Issues Seminar/Fitness Testing and Prescription (2, F&S)
Critical analysis and synthesis of critical issues in the area of health and physical fitness. On-campus fitness testing; prescriptions and follow-ups will be conducted by the student. Prerequisites: PHED 423 and 424.

PHED 191, -2; 291, -2; 391, -2; 491, -2 Independent Study (1, 2, or 3)

PHED 295, 395, 495 Special Topics (1,2, or 3)
Depending on interest, demand and faculty availability and expertise courses will be offered to allow students to consider issues and aspects of physical education not covered in other courses.

PHED 496 Honors in Physical Education (3, OD)