Member of the Division of Social Studies

Dee Fairchild, Chair (Fall 2005), Greg Wallace, Chair (Spring 2006), David Arseneault, Heather Benning, Evelyn Freeman, William Freeman, Andrew Hamilton, Timothy Hollibaugh, Erin Hurley, Brian Jaworski, Priscilla Lowther, Tom Sonnichsen, Barbara Waite, David Zeiss

Activity, recreation, and theory offerings in the Department of Physical Education instruct students in areas that provide lifelong enrichment. Intramural, indoor and outdoor recreation, and other noncredit opportunities are available but are not listed in the catalog. Practicum credit, which counts toward graduation, is offered for the activity program, which includes instructional courses (Physical Education 100), intercollegiate sports, and performance groups (Physical Education 101).

Academic credit is given for physical education theory courses, which are open to all students. These courses are specifically useful to those students planning careers in teaching, youth activities, or coaching.

Students are provided an opportunity to obtain a coaching authorization. The authorization is designed to develop the skills necessary to coach specific sports from grades K - 12 and will include certification through the American Sport Education Program (ACEP) and the Program for Athletic Coaches Education (PACE), as well as American Red Cross CPR certification.

For students who plan to pursue coaching at any level, it is recommended that they take the following courses:

• PHE 101 Sport Performance: Intercollegiate Competitive or
• PHE 200 Organization and Administration of Athletics,
• PHE 201 Sport Theory Course,
• PHE 202 Coaching Methods (includes ACEP and PACE certification)
• EDU 221 Educational Psychology
• PHE 235 Psychological Foundations of Sport

110 Wellness Dynamics* (Fall) 2 credits

An examination of factors influencing one's health and capacity for mental and physical work. The effects of nutrition, stress, physical exercise, alcohol, and drugs are discussed. One lecture and two aerobic activities per week. Prerequisites: none. E. FREEMAN, W. FREEMAN.

112 Outdoor Leadership (Fall) 4 credits
This course focuses on the more theoretical skills necessary to be an outdoor leader. The first half of class will focus on preparing for a five-day expedition over fall break. Topics include: navigation, weather, liability, outdoor history, group dynamics, teaching styles, and first aid. Labs include: water rescue, canoeing, rope work, and equipment. Participation in the fall break trip is expected. Speaking with the professor prior to registration is suggested. ZEISS.

200 Organization and Administration of Athletics (Fall) 4 credits

Lecture and discussion concerning the function, organization, and administration of an athletic program. Includes philosophy and psychology of coaching. Prerequisites: none. STAFF.

201 Sport Theory Courses (Fall and Spring) 1 credit per unit

Fundamental principles and problems of coaching the designated sport and specific administrative considerations. Methods and techniques relevant to the sport as well as management of equipment, facilities, practice sessions, and the game. Each unit is 14 class hours in length. Some sports have a double unit. Coaching certification requires at least one of these courses. Prerequisites: none. STAFF.

Unit 1. Football* 1 credit
WALLACE.

Unit 2. Soccer* (Fall) 1 credit
BENNING.

Unit 3. Volleyball* 1 credit
SONNICHSEN.

Unit 4. Swimming* (Fall) 1 credit
HURLEY.

Unit 5. Basketball* (Fall) 1 credit
ARSENEAULT.

Unit 6. Baseball* (Spring) 1 credit
HOLLIBAUGH.

Unit 7. Softball* 1 credit
SONNICHSEN.

Unit 8. Golf* (Spring) 1 credit
WALLACE.

Unit 9. Cross Country and Track and Field* (Spring) 1 credit
W. FREEMAN.

Unit 10. Tennis* (Spring) 1 credit
HAMILTON.

202 Coaching Methods (Fall and Spring) 4 credits+

A comprehensive study of the components of coaching. Areas of emphasis include: philosophy of coaching; sport psychology; sport first aid; exercise physiology; athletic management; and sport specific training of tactics and techniques. Geared toward coaching the high school athlete. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a diploma from the American Sport Education Program. Prerequisites: none. BENNING, HOLLIBAUGH.

211 Foundations of Athletic Training (Spring) 4 credits

Specific to rehabilitation and the care and prevention of athletic injuries. Lectures plus laboratory sections. Prerequisites: CPR/First Aid or permission of instructor. LOWTHER.

212 Wellness II* (Fall) 2 credits

Designed to provide an understanding of stress and the individual responses to it, causes and consequences, and stress management methods. Effective use of time management techniques covered in depth; also, nutritional aspects of healthy lifestyle. Prerequisites: none. E. FREEMAN, W. FREEMAN.

215 Elementary Methods in Physical Education (Fall) 1 credit

Provides insights into the concepts and methods of teaching physical education at the elementary level. Students observe and assist elementary physical education teachers in actual classes. Readings focus on topics ranging from motor development to teaching theory. Prerequisite: Education 221 or permission of instructor. FAIRCHILD.

235 Psychological Foundations of Sport (Spring) 4 credits

An overview of various psychological concepts underlying sports performance. Pertinent social and philosophical issues also addressed. Topics include personality, anxiety and arousal, motivation, self-efficacy and confidence, individual and group dynamics, cohesion, and various cognitive intervention strategies. Prerequisites: none. W. FREEMAN.

*Not offered every year.

Note: A maximum of four credits may be earned in either Physical Education 100 or 101. Physical Education 100 and 101 both count as practica: A maximum of eight credits earned in practica may count toward graduation. Credit in Physical Education 100 or 101 is not counted as overload.

Grinnell Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) No credit

Sponsors trips and instruction in cycling, caving, climbing, kayaking, backpacking, canoeing, winter sports, and other outdoor activities, and provides most equipment required to participate safely in these outings.

Intramural Sports (Fall or Spring) No credit

Organizes competitive activities at the campus level in season.

*Not offered every year.