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
Ken Pletcher
Steve Wiktorowski, Assistant Professor of Physical Educ

Introduction

The physical education department offers a major, two minors and a coaching endorsement. Four different options are available in the major: general studies, teacher education, sport communication and sport management. Successful completion of the coaching endorsement certifies the student for coaching through the American Sport Education Program. Visit the physical education department Web site at www.goshen.edu/physed/Home.

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, intramurals and intercollegiate athletics, provide many 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 as 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

44-77 credit hours (Core courses and one option below)

Core courses (20 credit hours):

One of the following courses: 4
Biol 203, Human Anatomy and Physiology (Preq: Chem 101)
Biol 154, Human Biology (with special 1 credit hour lab)
PhEd 250, History and Philosophy of Physical Education 2
PhEd 310, Administration of Physical Education 2
PhEd 315, Kinesiology 3
PhEd 317, Exercise Physiology 3
PhEd 330, Psychology of Motor Learning 3
PhEd 410, Physical Education Senior Seminar3

General studies option (24-25 credit hours)

PhEd 200-270 Sports Skills Electives(total of 7)
Area I: Aquatics - PhEd 226, 232, 234 or 240 1
Area II: Dance - PhEd 200 or 224 1
Area III: Gymnastics - PhEd 222 1
Area IV: Individual Sports - PhEd 206, 218, 230 or 236 1
Area V: Outdoor Recreation - PhEd 210, 214, 228 or 255 1
Elective sports skills - any of above; also PhEd 223, 238, 242 or 270 2
PhEd 102, First Aid and CPR 1
PhEd 103, Basic Athletic Training 2
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, Theory and Techniques of Coaching 3
PhEd 409, Physical Education Internship 2-3

Teacher education option (52-57 credit hours)

For grades K-12:

All of the General studies requirements listed above except PhEd 409 22
Professional secondary education requirements (see Education department catalog pages)30
PhEd 311, Physical Education Teaching Internship 4
Educ 401, Child Development Practicum 1

For grades 5-12:

All of the General studies requirements listed above except PhEd 409 22
Professional secondary education requirements (see Education department catalog pages) 30

Sport communication option (24 credit hours)

PhEd 409, Physical Education Internship 3
Six credit hours selected from the following: 6
PhEd 200-242, PhEd 270, PhEd 308, PhEd 320, PhEd 345
Comm 202, Oral Communication 3
or Comm 204, Expository Writing (highly recommended)
Comm 250, Writing for Media 3
Comm 240, Communication Research 3
or Comm 383, Communication and Society
Additional electives in Physical Education 1-3
Remaining elective courses in Communication, selected from the following: 3-5
Comm 212, Broadcast Media Production I
Comm 255, Photocommunication
Comm 260, Broadcast Writing
Comm 308, Feature Writing
Comm 350, Reporting for the Public Good

Sport management option (24 credit hours)

PhEd 409, Physical Education Internship 3
Six credit hours of any sports skills selected from: 6
PhEd 200-242, PhEd 270, PhEd 308, PhEd 320, PhEd 345
Acc 201, Principles of Accounting: Financial 3
Bus 315, Principles of Management 3
Bus 316, Principles of Marketing 3
Six credit hours selected from the following: 6
Bus 328, Venture Planning
Bus 336, Advertising
Chem 220, Human Nutrition
PhEd 101, First Aid and CPR
PhEd 103, Basic Athletic Training
Psyc 200, Social Psychology

Planning and advising notes

If Biol 154 is chosen, rather than Biol 203, the student must also register for a special Human Biology lab that earns 1 credit hour. Biol 203 has a prerequisite of Chem 101 taken in fall semester, or two semesters of high school chemistry with a grade of B- or higher.

Sport communication elective credit hours must total 6, in a combination of PhEd and Comm courses.

Planning guide (Teacher education option)

First year	Wellness Colloquium *History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport (or second year) Sports Skill Electives Human Biology for 4 credit hours (fall) or Human Anatomy and Physiology (spring) Basic Athletic Training First Aid and CPR General Education Foundations of Education (May)
Second year	Foundations of Education (or first year) Psychology of Motor Learning (May) Physical Education for Children Human Biology for four credit hours (if not already taken) Administration of Physical Education and Sport (or third year) Theory and Techniques of Coaching *Exercise Physiology Exceptional Learners Educational Psychology General Education SST (or junior or senior)
Third year	Teaching Sports Skills and Strategies (May) Sports Skill Elective Adapated physical activity and Sport (or second year) Kinesiology Secondary Curriculum Instruction Middle School Curriculum and Instruction General Education
Fourth year	Student Teaching (education majors) Secondary Education Seminar Balance of major courses Physical Education Senior Seminar Sports Skill Elective General education

*Courses offered in alternate years

Minor in physical education

24 credit hours

One of the following courses: 4
Biol 203, Human Anatomy and Physiology (prereq: Chem 101)
Biol 154, Human Biology (with special 1 credit hour lab)
PhEd 200-242, 270, Sports Skills Electives 2
PhEd 308, Teaching Sport Skills and Strategies 3
PhEd 345, Theory and Techniques of Coaching 3
Eight credit hours selected from the following: 8
PhEd 102, Basic Athletic Training
PhEd 315, Kinesiology
PhEd 317, Exercise Physiology
PhEd 320, Adapted Physical Activity and Sport
PhEd 330, Psychology of Motor Learning
Four credit hours selected from the following: 4
PhEd 250, History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport
PhEd 309, Physical Education for Children
PhEd 310, Administration of Physical Education and Sport
PhEd 410, Senior Seminar

Minor in health

24-26 credit hours

Biol 154, Human Biology 3
Biol 203, Human Anatomy and Physiology (prereq: Chem 101) 4
Chem 220, Human Nutrition 3
PhEd 102, First Aid and CPR 1
PhEd 103, Basic Athletic Training 2
Soc 260, Human Sexuality 3
Five-eight credit hours selected from the following: 5-8
Psyc 200, Social Psychology
Psyc 210, Developmental Psychology
Soc 210, Sociology of the Family
Soc 220, Human Origins/Human Nature
Soc 334, Race, Class and Ethnic Relations
Three-four credit hours selected from the following: 3-4
Biol 111, Biological Principles
Chem 101, Chemistry and Physics of Life

Coaching endorsement

6 credit hours

PhEd 102, First Aid and CPR 1
PhEd 103, Basic Athletic Training 2
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 250 History & Philosophy of Physical Ed 2
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
Intercollegiate Softball

PHED 260 Intercoll Baseball 1
Intercollegiate Baseball

PHED 261 Intercoll Basketball 1
Intercollegiate Basketball

PHED 262 Intercoll Cross Cntry 1
Intercollegiate Cross Country

PHED 264 Intercollegiate Golf 1
Intercollegiate Golf

PHED 265 Intercoll Soccer 1
Intercollegiate Soccer

PHED 266 Intercoll Tennis 1
Intercollegiate Tennis

PHED 267 Intercollegiate Track 1
Intercollegiate Track and Field

PHED 268 Intercoll Volleyball 1
Intercollegiate Volleyball

PHED 269 Intercoll AthTrainer 1
Intercollegiate Athletic Trainer

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 Administration of Physical Educ 2
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 4
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 Adapted Physical Activity and 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 Psychology of Motor Learning 3
A study of the influence of psychological variables on learning motor skills. Some topics included are: motor-learning theory, individual differences, perception, motivation and social factors.

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 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.