Program/course details

Physical education

Gary Chupp, Assistant Professor of Physical Education
Val Hershberger, Associate Professor of Physical Education
Jewel Lehman, Department Chair, Associate Professor of Physical Education & Secondary Education
Steve Wiktorowski, Assistant Professor of Physical Education

Introduction

The physical education department offers a major, two minors, and a coaching endorsement. Four different tracks are available in the major: general studies, teacher education (with optional health module), sport management, and fitness leadership. Successful completion of the coaching endorsement requirements certifies the student for coaching through the American Sport Education Program. Visit the physical education Web site at www.goshen.edu/physed.

Major in physical education
Minor in physical education
Minor in health
Coaching endorsement

The physical education department is committed to fostering personal, intellectual, spiritual and social growth in all students within the context of human movement. The department accomplishes this mission through curricular and co-curricular programs. First, a wellness course serves the general education curriculum, offering both the acquisition of wellness knowledge and the development of a personalized wellness plan. Second, a major and a minor in physical education prepare graduates for a variety of careers. Third, elective courses in physical activity provide opportunities for students in any major to develop lifetime sport and exercise skills.

In addition, two co-curricular programs, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletics, provide meaningful and intense opportunities for student growth. These programs have a significant impact in the lives of many Goshen College students who participate as leaders, event staff, athletes and spectators. Additionally, these programs provide numerous occasions each week for members of the campus and larger community to gather in a spirit of recreation.

Career and postgraduate opportunities

Physical education graduates are currently teaching and coaching in public and private elementary, middle and high schools. Successful completion of other programs in this department prepare graduates to work in sport management, retail sales, fitness facilities, athletic programs, municipal recreation, camp settings, boys and girls clubs, and community programs. Some alumni in physical education enter graduate school to obtain an advanced degree.

Major in physical education

53-87 credit hours (Core courses plus one of the tracks below)

Core courses (31 credit hours):

Biol 154, Human Biology (with depth credit lab) 4
PhEd 102, First Aid and CPR 1
PhEd 103, Basic Athletic Training 2
PhEd 250, Introduction to Physical Education 3
PhEd 310, Sport Management 3
PhEd 315, Kinesiology 3
PhEd 317, Exercise Physiology 3
PhEd 330, Motor Learning 3
Six sports skills courses (in addition to intercollegiate athletics) 6
PhEd 410, Senior Seminar 3

General track (24 credit hours)

PhEd 308, Teaching Sport Skills and Strategies 3
PhEd 309, Physical Education for Children 3
PhEd 320, Adaptive Physical Activity and Sport 3
PhEd 345, Theories and Techniques of Coaching 3
PhEd 400, Exercise Prescription 3
PhEd 409, Internship 3
One health-related course 3

(Chem 101 pre-requisite)

Additional practica (in addition to internship) 3

(pre- or co-requisite required)

PE teacher education track (PETE) with optional Health module (42 + 14 credit hours)

PhEd 308, Teaching Sport Skills and Strategies 3
PhEd 309, Physical Education for Children 3
PhEd 311, Physical Education Teaching Practicum 3
PhEd 320, Adaptive Physical Activity and Sport 3
Professional education requirements (see education department pages) 30
Health module 14

(Chem 101 pre-requisite)

Sport management track (26 credit hours)

Acc 201, Principles of Accounting: Financial 3
Bus 315, Principles of Management 3
Bus 316, Principles of Marketing 3
PhEd 345, Theory and Techniques of Coaching 3
PhEd 351, Event Management Practicum 1
PhEd 354, Facility Management Practicum 1
PhEd 409, Internship 3
One course selected from the following 3

Two courses selected from the following 6

Fitness leadership track (22 credit hours)

Chem 220, Human Nutrition (Chem 101 pre-requisite) 3
PhEd 242, Weight Training 1
PhEd 352, Personal Training Practicum 1
PhEd 353, Group Instruction Practicum 1
PhEd 354, Facility Management Practicum 1
PhEd 400, Exercise Prescription 3
PhEd 409, Internship 3
One course selected from the following: 3

Two courses selected from the following: 6

Advising notes

Students majoring in Physical Education must take a special lab section of Human Biology for additional human anatomy instruction. It earns one hour of depth credit.

General education for PE teacher education students: PJCS 210, Transforming Conflict and Violence must be taken for the PJCS/PHIL requirement. Biol 154 and Chem 101, Chemistry and Physics of Life, meet the science/math requirement. Also, Educ 309, Educational Psychology meets the general education social science requirement.

Planning guide (PETE track)

SST	Must be carefully planned, especially for multi-sport athletes
First year	Wellness colloquium Human Biology (with special lab section) Chemistry and Physics of Life Introduction to Physical Education First Aid & CPR Basic Athletic Training Sports Skills Electives Foundations of Education (May or soph fall) General Education
Second year	Foundations of Education (or first year) Motor Learning Physical Education for Children Sport Management Theory and Techniques of Coaching Exercise Physiology Sports Skills Electives Exceptional Learners Educational Psychology (meets Gen Ed social science requirement)* General Education
Third year	General education Teaching Sports Skills and Strategies Teaching Health Concepts Sports Skills Electives Human Nutrition Human Sexuality Adaptive Physical Activity and Sport (or second year) *Kinesiology Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Middle School Curriculum and Instruction
Fourth year	Student teaching in fall (or 5th year, with Health certification) Secondary Education Seminar Physical Education Senior Seminar *School and Community Health Health Practicum Balance of major courses Balance of General Education

*Alternate year classes

Minor in physical education

24 credit hours

Biol 154, Human Biology (with depth credit) 4
PhEd 102, First Aid and CPR 1
PhEd 103, Basic Athletic Training 2
PhEd 250, Introduction to Physical Education 3
PhEd 310, Sport Management 3
Two courses selected from the following: 6

Sports Skills Classes (in addition to intercollegiate sports) 5

Minor in Health

21 credit hours

Biol 154, Human Biology (with depth credit) 4
Chem 220, Human Nutrition (Chem 101 pre-requisite) 3
PhEd 102, First Aid and CPR 1
PhEd 103, Basic Athletic Training 2
PhEd 360, Teaching Health Concepts 3
PhEd 415, School and Community Health 3
PhEd 420, Health Practicum 2
Soc 260, Human Sexuality 3

Advising notes

Biol 154 and Chem 101 meet science general education requirements. Recommended elective courses: PhEd 400, Exercise Physiology and Psyc 200, Social Psychology.

Coaching endorsement

9 credit hours

PhEd 102, First Aid and CPR 1
PhEd 103, Basic Athletic Training 2
PhEd 310, Sport Management 3
PhEd 345, Theory and Techniques of Coaching 3

Physical Education courses

PHED 100 Wellness 1
Designed to promote wellness in body, mind and spirit. Each participant will gain knowledge that informs decision-making related to mental and spiritual health. Students develop and begin implementing a personalized fitness program. Topics addressed include cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance and strength, flexibility, body composition, nutrition, stress management, spiritual wellness and lifestyle choices.

PHED 102 First Aid & CPR 1
The course will provide an Introduction to first aid, practical experience in basic first aid skills, first aid for specific sport inquiries and a practical guide to sport related liability. Successful completion of the course results in certification for one year.

PHED 103 Basic Athletic Training 2
This course is valuable to anyone who plans to coach or pursue future certification in athletic training. Topics covered include: emergency procedures, evaluation and management of injuries to the foot, ankle, knee, shoulder, elbow and hand. Students learn taping techniques.

PHED 200 Aerobic Dance 1
Aerobic Dance

PHED 206 Badminton 1
Badminton

PHED 210 Canoeing/Backpacking 1
Canoeing/Backpacking

PHED 214 Cross Country Skiing 1
Cross Country Skiing

PHED 216 Cycling 1
Cycling

PHED 218 Golf 1
Golf

PHED 222 Gymnastics: Tumbling 1
Gymnastics:Tumbling

PHED 224 International Folk Dance 1
International Folk Dance

PHED 226 Life Guard Training 2
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor

PHED 230 Racquetball 1
Racquetball

PHED 232 Beginning Swimming 1
Beginning Swimming

PHED 234 Advanced Swimming 1
Advanced Swimming

PHED 236 Tennis 1
Tennis

PHED 240 Water Safety Instruction 2
Water Safety Instruction

PHED 242 Weight Training 1
Weight Training

PHED 250 Introduction to Physical Education 3
This course provides an introduction to the field of physical education and includes an overview of the history of physical education and sport. The time line begins with early civilization and continues through modern events including the Olympics. Additionally, a variety of philosophical approaches and their implications are discussed.

PHED 255 Camping and Recreation 3
Students will have hands-on experience in a wilderness setting. They will learn a variety of skills that may include: trip planning, map and compass reading, environmental care and study, spiritual growth and leadership skills. Other skills will be related specifically to either backpacking and/or canoeing.

PHED 259 Intercoll Softball 1
Open only to members of this intercollegiate sports team.

PHED 260 Intercoll Baseball 1
Open only to members of this intercollegiate sports team.

PHED 261 Intercoll Basketball 1
Open only to members of this intercollegiate sports team.

PHED 262 Intercoll Cross Cntry 1
Open only to members of this intercollegiate sports team.

PHED 264 Intercollegiate Golf 1
Open only to members of this intercollegiate sports team.

PHED 265 Intercoll Soccer 1
Open only to members of this intercollegiate sports team.

PHED 266 Intercoll Tennis 1
Open only to members of this intercollegiate sports team.

PHED 267 Intercollegiate Track 1
Open only to members of this intercollegiate sports team.

PHED 268 Intercoll Volleyball 1
Open only to members of this intercollegiate sports team.

PHED 269 Sports Medicine Practicum 1
For this practicum, the student will work with the Head AthleticTrainer in expanding first aid and CPR proficiencies and will complete basic duties in the training room and with sports teams. The level of responsibility assigned will be individualized based on certifications, knowledge base and experience.

PHED 308 Teaching Sport Skills & Strategies 3
This is an applied course focusing on fundamental techniques in a variety of sports. Content includes theory, best practice in secondary level pedagogy and skill content. There is a special focus on organization and management for teaching, skill progressions, and common problems/corrections of basic and intermediate-level skills and tactics.

PHED 309 Physical Education for Children 3 (2-3)
Philosophy, methods and materials for teaching physical education to children. Some practical experience with children included. While this course is open to any student, there is a clear focus on preparing students to teach elementary physical education.

PHED 310 Sport Management 3
A focus on administrative practices in the areas of legal responsibility, personnel, finance, public relations, equipment, facilities, intramurals and athletics. Sociological and psychological issues related to leadership roles in physical education and sport are included.

PHED 311 Physical Educ Teaching Internship 3
This course is designed to make sure teacher licensure students have a significant field experience at the elementary and secondary levels by the completion of their programs. If a student plans to complete the education student teaching experience (Educ 405) at the secondary level, this internship should be completed with an elementary school teacher and vice versa. Prerequisite: PhEd 308 or 309.

PHED 315 Kinesiology 3
A consideration of the anatomical and mechanical factors contributing to skilled performance in sport. Laws and principles from anatomy and physics that govern the use of the human body, objects and implements in a sport context are applied to the teaching and coaching of sport skills. Prerequisite or concurrent registration: Biol 154 with depth credit.

PHED 317 Exercise Physiology 3
A study of how the human body adjusts during various kinds of exercise. Laboratory equipment will be used when analyzing neuromuscular activity, circulation, respiration and metabolism as it applies to the trained and untrained. Prerequisite: Biol 154 with depth credit or Biol 203.

PHED 320 Adaptive Physical Activity & Sport 3
This course, required for all physical education teacher licensure and general physical education majors, will examine attitudes, methods, techniques, and special considerations important in addressing physical activity needs and interests of children and adolescents with disabilities. Critical aspects of motor development will be studied early in the semester, followed by adaptive programming and leadership of physical activity in inclusive settings. A concurrent field placement will be a required part of the class. This class is an elective for students in the sport management or sport communication concentrations.

PHED 330 Motor Learning 3
This course addresses concepts in the sub-discipline of motor behavior, primarily focusing on motor learning theory and psychological variables in the acquisition of motor skills. In completing this course, students will examine the nature of the learner, the learning process, the skill context, and characteristics of the task to gain information for the design of optimal motor skill learning experiences and practice.

PHED 345 Theory & Techniques of Coaching 3
The course will present an overview of basic theories and coaching applications, including topics such as philosophy, psychology, ethics, practice and game preparation. This course includes preparation for and an opportunity to take the American Sport Education Program certification exam. ASEP certification is required for coaching in Indiana and other state public school systems.

PHED 351 Event Management Practicum 1
Students will work closely with the director and assistance directors of athletics in event management. Most events will be athletic or intramural events, but others occurring in the RFC may be included. Student outcomes are related to scheduling workers for events (including table workers, timers, ball persons, line judges, statisticians, announcers, etc.), supervising and assisting with event set-up and take down, promotion and promotional events, problem solving, and among other things. The student will take leadership and will have to communicate and collaborate with a variety of parties during this practicum. The student is expected to participate as a leader at the event, hosting the guests in an appropriate manner, enforcing policy and overseeing operation so event flows smoothly. Verification of at least 40 hours of satisfactory level work (or above) work must be accumulated in this practical experience along with the completion of all outcomes listed on the syllabus.

PHED 352 Personal Training Practicum 1
In this practicum experience students will work with a certified personal trainer to conduct basic fitness screenings, assessments, develop programs with clients based on their goals and interests. Student will phase into conducting personal training sessions with individual clients under the guidance of the expert. Verification of at least 40 hours of satisfactory level work (or above) must be accumulated in this practical experience along with the completion of all outcomes listed on the syllabus.

PHED 353 Group Instruction Practicum 1
In this practicum experience students will work with a group fitness instructor in leading exercise classes such as aerobic dance, step aerobics, spinning, conditioning, strength and flexibility classes, etc. Student will work with the instructor in leading these classes. Verification of at least 40 hours of satisfactory level work (or above) must be accumulated in this practical experience along with the completion of all outcomes listed on the syllabus.

PHED 354 Facility Management Practicum 1
This practicum focuses on the foundational area of facility design, maintenance and administration. Students will work closely with the director of the Roman-Gingerich Recreation and Fitness Center in management aspects of this facility. Responsibilities for the student will include scheduling of rooms in the facility, communication and customer service activities with clients (community and student), financial transaction, problem-solving, and policy enforcement among others. The outcomes are related to giving leadership and direction at a level above a "front desk" worker. Verification of at least 40 hours of satisfactory level work (or above) must be accumulated in this practical experience along with the completion of all outcomes listed on the syllabus.

PHED 360 Teaching Health Concepts 3
This course will begin with a brief introductory and historical background of health education. The majority of the class will focus on content knowledge development on identified health concepts and the pedagogical aspects of teaching health. Students will be required to develop lesson plans linked to K-12 health standards and will practice specific methods of teaching health in the classroom. There will be an emphasis on making topics engaging and meaningful for students at various developmental levels. Since nutritional and sexuality content will be covered in the health module in other courses, lessons developed in this course will focus on health content related to drug and alcohol education, mental health, the life cycle, health consumer issues and current societal health problems.

PHED 400 Exercise Prescription 3
In this course students will learn how to conduct basic health screenings, risk stratification and practical fitness appraisals for the purpose of developing appropriate fitness programs for individuals. The emphasis will be on working together with a client to assist him/her in the achievement of fitness goals, exercise compliance, and health behavior change. Special exercise considerations, recommendations and contraindications for a variety of populations (overweight/obese, pediatric, elderly, pregnancy, diabetes, etc.) will be examined so students can develop appropriate programs and understand safety concerns. Issues of liability in exercise settings will be addressed.

PHED 409 Internship 2 (2-3)
A practical experience related to the student's interest and ability. Generally occurs in an off-campus setting. For non-teaching majors only.

PHED 410 Senior Seminar 3
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics and test analysis in physical education. Research methods in physical education; selection of a research problem, collection of data, basic analysis, written and oral presentation of findings. Course includes the consideration of professional and ethical issues in physical education. Students will finalize resumes and practice interviewing skills as well. Required for all senior physical education majors.

PHED 415 School and Community Health 3
The predominant focus of this class is on community health and the Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP). Components of this program include basic knowledge development related to community health agencies. The second part of the class focuses on components of CSHP including comprehensive school health education, physical education, school health services, nutrition services, counseling and social services, health school environment, school-site health promotion for staff, and family and community involvement. Students will gain an understanding of how each school unit works to promote health on campus, improve performance scores while reducing school absenteeism and behavior problems. Students will expand understanding and skills which will allow them to link community based organizations and resources with CSHP units.

PHED 420 Health Practicum 2
This practicum experience will involve a placement in a public school providing opportunities for students to work with several different units identified in the Coordinated School Health Program and to practice teaching some health. A faculty supervisor will set up an appropriate placement and provide clear expectations for the student and cooperating teachers/staff. Cooperating staff/teachers in the school will include a health educator and as many of the following as feasible: school nurse, guidance counselor, director of food services, diabetic educator, and person on campus responsible for health/safety. Performances related to facilitation, collaboration, communication and evaluation will be addressed. Prerequisite: PhEd 360 or 415