HPE 172 - Foundations of Health and Physical Education

1. Examine the role of physical activity and fitness in the achievement of health and well-being.
2. Recognize structures, functions, capabilities and limitations of the human organism in relation to physical activity.
3. Describe the role of health and physical education, fitness and sport within various societies.
4. Develop a personal philosophy in teaching health and physical education, fitness education and/or sport coaching based on philosophies of past educators.
5. Identify professional organizations related to health and physical education as well as professional organizations allied with health and physical education.
6. Describe content areas within health and physical education, fitness and sport.
7. Explain foundational concepts of the exercise and sport sciences.
8. Investigate careers in health and physical education, fitness and sports and initiate activities to help prepare for a career in the chosen field.
9. Examine the legacy of the historical occurrences of health and physical education, fitness and sport science that have influenced and shaped existing programs.
10. Investigate current issues and trends in heath and physical education, exercise science, fitness and sport.

1. History and Philosophy / Lifetime Sport, Fitness, and Health and Physical Education
2. Sport (Concepts, Programs/Professions, Problems/Issues)
3. Fitness (Concepts, Programs/Professions, Problems/Issues)
4. Health and Physical Education (Concepts, Programs/Professions, Problems/Issues)
5. Scholarly Study of Physical of Physical Education
6. Future Problems and Issues

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