Physical Education

The Physical Education program enables students to develop the professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions to be effective professionals in teaching and related fields. This major certifies a student to teach in grades K-12. Extensive school-based field work experiences are integrated into the curriculum. 

Program Learning Outcomes

In addition to Professional Education Learning Outcomes, Physical Education program graduates will:

  1. Fundamental movement skills (locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative) and movement concepts; personal fitness and wellness concepts.
  2. The bioscience (anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical) and psychological concepts of movement, physical activity, and fitness.
  3. Developmental, individual, dual, and team activities and developmental games, including outdoor activities and non-competitive physical activities, as well as various types of rhythmic and dance activities.
  4. The relationship of physical activity and exercise, nutrition, and other healthy behaviors to a healthy lifestyle.
  5. Safety, injury prevention, and how to perform and/or access emergency procedures/services.

Degrees and Certificates

Classes

PHED 100 : University Seminar

Acclimatizes new Evangel students to the University. Encourages the intellectual and practical orientation to the challenges and opportunities of University life and learning. Students learn about the mission of the University and EU20 themes while learning to build relationships within the department, and by attending campus- wide events.

Credits

1

PHED 112 : Lifetime Fitness and Dance

Provides the student with knowledge of physical fitness as a lifestyle, and the opportunity to develop physical conditioning in the pursuit of total wellbeing.

Credits

3

PHED 222 : Care and Prevention of Athletic Injury

Provides entry-level knowledge in the field of sport-related injuries. Topics include units dealing with the history of athletic trainer, basic anatomy of common injuries, and preventative measures to reduce the incidences of injuries, discussion about basic treatment of acute injuries, and discussion of legal and ethical issues.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

BIOL 221.

PHED 294/494 : Travel

Available as needed.

Credits

1 - 3

Prerequisites

Permission of the department chair and professor required.

PHED 310 : Theory of Coaching I

Discusses the principles and rules for a select number of major sports and recreational pursuits at all levels of competitive play.

Credits

3

PHED 338 : Techniques of Individual Activities

Discusses and provides opportunities to apply skills, techniques, and teaching progression of the individual and dual sports most often included in a physical education program and used as lifetime recreational activities. Prerequisite for EDUC 497.

Credits

3

PHED 339 : Techniques of Team Activities

Discusses and provides opportunities to apply skills, techniques, and teaching progression of team sports and activities most often included in upper elementary, middle school, and lower secondary school physical education programs. Prerequisite for EDUC 497.

Credits

3

PHED 341 : Evaluation in Physical Education

Explains basic statistics, measurement, and evaluation procedures and pertinent tests for each facet of physical education, including the effective use of computers.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MATH 124.

PHED 346 : Fundamentals of Rhythmic Movement

Develops an understanding and appreciation for the importance of movement and dance activities within the overall physical education curriculum and prepares future physical education teachers to effectively plan and teach these activities.

Credits

3

PHED 410 : Theory of Coaching II

Introduces the art and science of coaching including a positive coaching philosophy, principles of coaching as digested from the fields of sport psychology, pedagogy, physiology, medicine, and management.

Credits

3

PHED 456 : Adapted Physical Education

Explains the organization and administration of individual physical education programs for special-needs students, modifications of methods and evaluations for students with specific disabilities and the culturally disadvantaged student.

Credits

3

PHED 496 : Professional Seminar in Physical Education

Explores the concepts in core courses from each major within the Kinesiology department. Topics include discussion of experiences shared in practicum and field experiences, preparation for certifications and capstone presentations to further the student's career advancement.

Credits

1