Course Catalogs

Professional Phys Ed (PPE)

PPE 180  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
School of Education  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
PPE 200  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
School of Education  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
PPE 270  Experience Credit  (1-6 Credits)  
School of Education  
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable  
PPE 280  International Course  (1-6 Credits)  
School of Education  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable 2 times for 999.99 credits maximum  
PPE 290  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
School of Education  
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable  
PPE 300  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
School of Education  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
PPE 325  The Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics in Education  (3 Credits)  
School of Education  
Philosophy and principles of athletics as integral parts of physical education and general education. Coach as an educational leader; public relations; general safety procedures; general principles of school budgets, records, purchasing and use of facilities.
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
PPE 326  Theory and Techniques of Coaching  (2 Credits)  
School of Education  
Basic concepts of all sports. History, rules, regulations, and policies of interscholastic athletics. Skills, technical information, management, training and conditioning, equipment, safety and officiating.
Shared Competencies: Communication Skills  
PPE 327  Health Sciences Applied to Coaching  (3 Credits)  
School of Education  
Principles of physiology and psychology related to coaching; risk minimization; health issues and administrative procedures. Fitness, conditioning, sport specific training, nutrition and weight management related to coaching.
Shared Competencies: Communication Skills; Ethics and Integrity  
PPE 328  First Aid & CPR  (2 Credits)  
School of Education  
Training in CPR, external defibrillators (AEDs), and immediate first aid care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive. Includes providing preliminary treatment for sprains, fractures, shock, bleeding and environmental emergencies.
PPE 380  International Course  (1-6 Credits)  
School of Education  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable 2 times for 6 credits maximum  
PPE 381  Physical Education in the Elementary Schools  (3 Credits)  
School of Education  
Professional-preparation theory course for elementary physical education. Curriculum development, teaching methodology, perceptual motor programs, movement education, skill and knowledge assessment, and special elementary activities. Field application required.
PPE 383  Physical Education in the Secondary School  (3 Credits)  
School of Education  
Professional-preparation theory course for secondary physical education. Curriculum issues, teaching methodology, mainstreaming, cognitive- and psycho- motor-assessment techniques, management skills, and selected secondary physical-education programs. Peer teaching.
PPE 394  Assessment and Curriculum in Health and Physical Education  (3 Credits)  
School of Education  
Assessment as an integrated and seamless component of curricular planning and student learning in a variety of physical education and health education contexts.
Prereq: PPE 177 and (PPE 381 or PPE 383).  
PPE 395  Structural Kinesiology  (3 Credits)  
School of Education  
The interrelationship of the physiological processes and anatomy of the human body with respect to movement and exercise.
PPE 400  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
School of Education  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
PPE 415  Physical Education Teacher Development  (1 Credit)  
School of Education  
Analysis of physical education teaching behavior and decision making, teaching alternatives and effectiveness. Class management, professional issues, personal teaching strengths. Issues related to student teaching, methods, curriculum and career planning.
Coreq: EDU 508  
PPE 480  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
School of Education  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
PPE 481  Adapted Sports and Physical Activity  (3 Credits)  
School of Education  
This course is designed to equip students with the skills needed to modify sports, games, drills and physical activities to make them accessible for individuals with disabilities.
PPE 490  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
School of Education  
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems.  Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable 6 times for 6 credits maximum  
PPE 500  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
School of Education  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
Prereq: BIO 216 and 217  
PPE 542  Fitness and Wellness in the Corporate, Private & Academic Sectors  (3 Credits)  
School of Education  
Developing, implementing, and evaluating health/fitness programs emphasizing businesses and public agencies. Topics include types of programs, philosophical issues, weight control, exercise, nutrition, stress management, facility design, and administration/management of health/fitness programs.
PPE 580  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
School of Education  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable