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Jan 15, 2025
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HPE 172 - Foundations of Health and Physical Education
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
In this course, students explore the historical foundations of health and physical education as well as fundamental principles, preparation, qualifications, opportunities and functions of the health and physical education teacher and fitness leader. Students also examine the history of the field of health and physical education, sports and fitness related concepts and issues within sports and education.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify structures, functions, capabilities and limitations of the human organism in relation to physical activity.
- Describe content areas within health and physical education, fitness and sport.
- Identify professional organizations related to health and physical education as well as those allied with health and physical education.
- Describe the role of health and physical education, fitness and sport within various societies.
- Examine the role of physical activity and fitness in the achievement of health and well-being.
- Explain foundational concepts of the exercise and sport sciences.
- Develop a career preparation plan in a selected field of health, physical education, fitness or sports by researching pathways and outlining specific goals and activities to build qualifications over time.
- Develop a personal philosophy for teaching physical education, health education, fitness instruction or sport coaching by drawing upon the philosophies of notable past educators in those fields.
- Examine the legacy of the historical occurrences of health and physical education, fitness and sport science that have influenced and shaped existing programs.
- Investigate current issues and trends in heath and physical education, exercise science, fitness and sport.
Listed Topics
- History and philosophy of lifetime sport, fitness and health and physical education
- Sport (concepts, programs/professions, problems/issues)
- Fitness (concepts, programs/professions, problems/issues)
- Health and physical education (concepts, programs/professions, problems/issues)
- Scholarly study of physical education
- Future problems and issues
Reference Materials
Textbook/materials as deemed appropriate by instructor
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Communication
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Culture Society & Citizenship
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 04/12/2024
Last Reviewed: 04/12/2024
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