Physical Education

The Physical Education program enriches the life of each student by providing knowledge concerning good health practices, efficient use of body mechanics to meet the demands of a lifetime, and sharpening the skills necessary for participation in lifetime activities. A student can obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education with teacher education certification. A coaching emphasis is also available for students who desire to coach interscholastic sports. A minor in Physical Education may also be obtained.

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

Required PHED Core (41 hours):
Course Title Hours Required
PHED 1011 Concepts of Health & Fitness 1
PHED 1061 Folk, Square, & Social Dance 1
PHED 1111 Beginning Swimming 1

or

PHED 1132 Water Safety Instruction 2
PHED 1221 1-Soccer/Gym (Fall) 1
PHED 1221 2-Basketball/Tennis (Spring) 1
PHED 1221 3-Volleyball/Softball (Fall) 1
PHED 1221 4-Badminton/Golf (Spring) 1
PHED 1222 Foundations of PHED 2
PHED 1233 Personal Health 3
PHED 2223 First Aid and Civil Defense 3
PHED 2233 Community & Consumer Health 3
PHED 2313 Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries 3
PHED 2433 Anatomy & Physiology 3
PHED 3104 Methods of Teaching Physical Education 4
PHED 3213 Kinesiology 3
PHED 3333 Physical Education in the Elem. School 3
PHED 3342 Sports Officiating 2
PHED 4102 Organization & Administration 2
PHED 4212 Adapted Physical Education 2
PHED 4223 Measurement & Evaluation 3
PHED 4313 Physiology of Exercise 3
PHED 3104 Teaching Methods 4

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
Teacher Certification

This program qualifies individuals to obtain an Oklahoma teaching certificate and teach physical education in grades K-12. For a program checklist for teacher certification in Physical Education, students should consult the physical education certification advisor.

Required Professional Education Core (30 hours), plus
Required Physical Education Core (41 hours), plus
PHED 3104 Methods of Teaching Physical Education

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Minor in Physical Education

Completion of PHED Core Requirements and PHED 3104 if going for a secondary certification instead of PHED 3333. The Core Requirements are: PHED 1061, 1111 or 1132, 1221 (all four sections), 1222, 2223, 2233, 3333 (or 3104 if going for a minor with a secondary certificate), 3342, 4102, 4212.

Coaching Recommendation
PHED 2313 Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries 3
Other courses: 
PHED 3342 Sports Officiating 2
PHED 3433 Athletic Administration 3
PHED 3352 Theory of Coaching 2
PHED 4313 Physiology of Exercise 3

 

COURSE LISTINGS in PHYSICAL EDUCATION

1001 VARSITY ATHLETICS
 Student athletes competing for a varsity athletic team are permitted to enroll once from any of the offerings listed under "Varsity Athletics" as electives toward graduation; thereafter, it is for no credit. A course selected from the Varsity Athletics offerings waives 1-hour credit from the activity requirements. Student athletes participating in more than one sport are allowed to enroll once for each varsity sport. Student athletes may take one or more activity courses similar to their varsity sports and receive 1 hour for each course. The remaining activity course requirements are to be selected from the list of physical education activities.  
VARSITY ATHLETIC OFFERINGS:

Section 1 -- Varsity Basketball. Membership and participation in activities of the varsity basketball squad. Only 1 hour may be counted toward graduation requirements.

Section 2 -- Varsity Tennis/Soccer. Membership and participation in activities of the varsity tennis/soccer teams. Only 1 hour may be counted toward graduation requirements.

Section 3 -- Varsity Baseball/Softball. Membership and participation in activities of the varsity baseball/softball squads. Only 1 hour may be counted toward graduation requirements.

1011 CONCEPTS OF HEALTH AND FITNESS
 Basic concepts applicable to the attainment and maintenance of good health and physical fitness, including personal evaluations and fitness activities. 1 hour.

1021 TEAM SPORTS
 Flag football, field hockey, volleyball: fundamental skills, rules, strategy and team play. 1 hour.

1031 TEAM SPORTS
 Basketball, softball: fundamental skills, rules, strategy and team play. 1 hour.

1041 TEAM SPORTS
 Soccer, speedball: fundamental skills, rules, strategy and team play. 1 hour.

1061 FOLK, SQUARE AND SOCIAL DANCE
 American folk dances, square and round dances and current social dances. 1 hour.

1081 AEROBICS AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONING
 Development of physical fitness through aerobic activities and conditioning exercises for strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, agility. 1 hour.

1091 WEIGHT TRAINING
 Use of progressive resistance exercise to develop muscular strength and endurance; exposure to different systems of training and various methods for attaining maximal muscular strength. 1 hour.

1111 BEGINNING SWIMMING
 Red Cross Certification: Skills, techniques, stroke development, and water safety rules for the beginning swimmer. 1 hour.

1132 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTION
 Red Cross certification for instruction in water safety practices and lifesaving  techniques. 2 hours.

1141 BOWLING
 Skill development, rules, strategies and competitive play. 1 hour.

1151 GOLF
 Basic skill development, rules, strategies, club selection and competitive play. 1 hour.

1161 TENNIS
 Basic skill development, rules, strategies and competitive play in both singles and doubles. 1 hour.

1181 FENCING
 Theory and practice of foil fencing, including fundamentals of footwork, defense, attack, strategy and boating. 1 hour.

1191 AEROBIC DANCE
 Improvement of cardiovascular fitness through use of rhythm, running, jogging, swinging and dance steps. 1 hour.

1221 FUNDAMENTAL SPORT SKILLS
 (Majors only) Skill development, rules, strategy and fundamental principles related to advancing skill acquisition and teaching techniques. 1 hour (may be repeated for total of 4 hours each in soccer/gymnastics, basketball/tennis, volleyball/softball, archery/badminton/golf. 1 hour.

1222 FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 History, philosophy, current practices, trends and opportunities in physical education. 2 hours.

1233 PERSONAL HEALTH
 Designed to assist students in developing broad understanding of their obligations to themselves and society in health matters. 3 hours.

2101 WATER AEROBICS
 Improvement of cardiovascular fitness through utilization of various types of movement in aquatic setting. 1 hour.

2223 FIRST AID AND CIVIL DEFENSE
 Instruction in treatment and prevention of injuries; structure and purpose of Civil Defense; Red Cross Standard and Advanced Certification available. 3 hours.

2233 COMMUNITY AND CONSUMER HEALTH
 Information specific to any aspect of health as it relates to consumer needs;  focused on situations and circumstances that affect a person's basic health. 3 hours.

2313 PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES
 Theory and practical experiences relating to prevention of athletic injuries and the current practices and limitations involved in treating injuries. 3 hours.

2433 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Study of human body and its systems. 3 hours.

2880 SPECIAL TOPICS
 Special topics in physical education. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours).

2900 WORKSHOP
 Guided study in physical education under faculty supervision; various topics and methods of instruction. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours with change in title and topic).

2990 TUTORIAL
 Independent study in physical education under faculty supervision. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 9 hours with change in title and content).

3104 TEACHING METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 Theory and practice of methods and techniques used in teaching physical education, class organization, program planning, teaching/ resource units and lesson planning, discipline, accountability; teacher-aid lab experience to be arranged. 4 hours. Prerequisites: PHED 1221 and admission to Teacher Education.

3213 KINESIOLOGY
 Principles of movement applied to basic mechanical and kinesiological interpretation of normal and abnormal motor functions. 3 hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 2224 or permission of instructor.

3333 PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
 Physical education techniques and materials for the elementary school teacher. Development of knowledge and skill in teaching movement exploration, fundamental rhythm, sports skills, and games for elementary children. Observation and laboratory practice are included. 3 hours.

3342 SPORTS OFFICIATING
 Rules, principles, court and field mechanics involved in officiating team sports. 2 hours (may be repeated for total of 4 hours: 2 hours each in football/volleyball  and basketball/baseball/softball).

3352 THEORY OF COACHING INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS
 Emphasis on coaching major team sports. Instruction includes psychology of coaching; certification of coaches; finance and budgeting; purchase, care, and repair of equipment; methods of scheduling; rules of the sport; and fundamentals of offense and defense. 2 hours (may be repeated for total of 8 hours: 2 hours each in baseball, basketball, football, and track & field).

3433 ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS
 Scheduling, budgeting, equipment purchasing, coach and player relations, women and men sport offerings, and public relations. 3 hours.

4102 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 Organizational and administrative procedures connected with physical education programs; program objectives; scheduling; construction and maintenance of facilities; personnel problems; program policies; and public relations. 2 hours.

4212 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 Emphasis on the characteristics and needs of the physically challenged and how to best meet those needs in the elementary and secondary school setting. 2 hours

4223 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 Purpose and organization of tests and measurements with emphasis on tests and physical fitness; skill ability; body mechanics and growth patterns; grading; standard procedures for evaluating test results. Laboratory experiences will be provided. 3 hours.

4313 PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE
 Physiological effects of exercise in relation to anatomical structure and organic function power of the human body. 3 hours. Prerequisite: PHED 2433 or permission of instructor.

4430 SEMINAR
 1-6 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours).

4880 SPECIAL TOPICS
 Special topics in physical education. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 6 hours).

4900 WORKSHOP
 Related topics and problems in physical education. 1-6 hours (may be repeated for total of 9 hours with change in title and content).

4990 TUTORIAL
 Independent study in physical education under faculty supervision. 1-4 hours (may be repeated for total of 9 hours with change in title and content).