Member of the Division of Social Studies

Greg Wallace, Chair, David Arseneault, Heather Benning, Evelyn Freeman, William Freeman, Kate Gluckman, Andrew Hamilton, Max Hawsey, Timothy Hollibaugh, Erin Hurley, Brian Jaworski, Priscilla Lowther, Tom Sonnichsen, 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) and intercollegiate sports (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 (ASEP) 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:

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

Theory Courses

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. Prerequisite: none. E. FREEMAN, W. FREEMAN.

112 Outdoor Leadership (Fall and Spring) 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. Prerequisite: none. 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. Prerequisite: none. STAFF.

201 Sport Theory Courses (Fall and Spring) 1 credit

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. Prerequisite: none. STAFF.

• Unit 1. Football* (Spring) 1 credit
  Hawsey.
• Unit 2. Soccer* (Fall) 1 credit
  Jaworski.
• 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* (Spring) 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. Prerequisite: 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. Prerequisite: CPR/First Aid. 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. Prerequisite: none. E. FREEMAN, W. FREEMAN.

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. Prerequisite: none. W. FREEMAN.

Activity Program

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 101 is not counted as overload.

100 Physical Education Activity Instruction (Practica) (Fall or Spring) ½ or 1 § credit per hour per week per semester of class meetings

Aerobics	Flag Football
Adult CPR	Floor Hockey
Advanced Baseball	Golf
Advanced Conditioning	Indoor Soccer
Advanced Racquetball	Introductory Kayaking
Advanced Swimming	Lifeguard Training
Advanced Tennis	Power Walking
Advanced Weightlifting	Rock Climbing
Badminton	Sailing
Basketball Skills	Swimming Technique
Beginning Racquetball	Training for Your First 5k
Beginning Swimming	Traithlon Training
Beginning Tennis	Volleyball
Beginning Weightlifting	Water Aerobics
Bowling	Women's Health
Canoeing	Conditioning

Offered S/D/F only. May be taken without credit.
§ See registrar's Schedule of Courses for credit options.

101 Sport Performance: Intercollegiate Competitive (Practica) (Fall and Spring) ½ credit per season

For men:

• Baseball
• Indoor Track
• Basketball
• Outdoor Track
• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Football
• Swimming
• Golf
• Tennis

For women:

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Cross Country
• Softball
• Golf
• Swimming
• Indoor Track
• Tennis
• Outdoor Track
• Volleyball

Clubs (some clubs change with student interest) No credit

Archery	Fencing	Lacrosse	Volleyball
Badminton	Folk Dance	Outdoor Soccer	Water Polo
Basketball	Indoor Soccer	Rugby
Dodgeball	Kickball	Ultimate Frisbee

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.