Siena Heights University
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: TEACHING MINOR
PHE 141
PRINCIPLES AND FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
3
A lecture and discussion course in the history and foundation of physical education. This course is an examination
of the influence of selected cultures, peoples, and events that have contributed to the development of the physical
education discipline.
Prerequisite: BIO121 and Permission
Course is offered: WI Every Year
PHE 240
DANCE AND RHYTHM
3
Students will develop knowledge and skill up to an intermediate level through participation in a variety of
developmentally appropriate teaching progressions (e.g., part/whole method) as well as develop and implement
lesson plans and perform peer teaching in a variety of K-5 basic rhythms evolving to grades 6-12 dance forms.
Prerequisite: PHE 141
Course is offered: WI 2017, WI 2019
PHE 241
MOTOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
3
Instruction will focus on principles of motor development, with implications for learning gross motor skills.
Consideration of the factors associated with individual differences in attaining motor proficiency during childhood
and adolescence will be examined.
Prerequisite: Permission
Course is offered: FA 2018
PHE 242
TEACHING INDIVIDUAL SPORTS AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES
3
A course specifically for physical education minors who are preparing to teach individual sports in the secondary
schools. Instruction in the teaching, performance, analysis and evaluation of selected fundamental badminton,
golf and tennis skills.
Prerequisite: Permission
Course is offered: FA 2018
PHE 243
TEACHING TEAM SPORTS AND TECHNIQUES
3
A course specifically for physical education minors who are preparing to teach in secondary schools. Instruction in
the teaching, performance, analysis, and evaluation of fundamental volleyball, basketball and soccer.
Prerequisite: Permission
Course is offered: WI 2017, WI 2019
PHE 341
ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
A lecture and participation course covering the philosophy and goals of adaptive physical education, the
relationship of adaptive physical education to the general physical education program, the needs and
characteristics of the students with disabilities, and the designing of exemplary adapted physical education
programs.
Prerequisite: PHE 241
Course is offered: FA 2017, FA 2019 3
PHE 372
METHODS OF TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION
A study of theory and practice of both curricular design and teaching methodology, as well as classroom
management used in secondary physical education classes and other instructional settings of physical activity
with emphasis on teaching, learning and quality assessment.
Ten hours of field experience required.
Prerequisite: Permission
Course is offered: WI 2018 2
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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