2022-2023 Catalog

 

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PHE-101 Concepts of Health and Wellness

A study of overall physical fitness and healthy life-style choices. Each student will participate in fitness assessment activities in hopes of developing long and short term fitness goals. Required of all students.

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PHE-102 Adult Fitness

A physical education activity course for those with physical limitations or unique circumstances facing the full time adult student. By permission of instructor.

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PHE-103 Aerobic Exercise

An activity course which introduces a variety of aerobic exercises to the student for the enhancement of health related fitness.

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PHE-105 Badminton

A course in the skills, rules, and strategies associated with the game of badminton. A lifetime sport course.

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PHE-106 Basketball

The fundamental skills of basketball will be covered in addition to basic offenses and defenses. Participation in the activity will be used as a means toward fitness.

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PHE-110 Cycling

The repair, maintenance, and general care of the bicycle will be explained. Participation in the sport of cycling will be monitored and logged throughout the lifetime fitness course.

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PHE-113 Walk, Jog, Run

The course is designed to acquaint students with the basic knowledge of walking, jogging, and running. The purpose of this is to allow for overall fitness development via a lifetime activity.

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PHE-114 Golf

Introduction of the lifetime sport of golf. The skills of driving, chipping, and putting will be developed. Further information will be given on golf terms, course etiquette, golf equipment, scoring, and overall protocol. (Miscellaneous expenses associated with this course.)

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PHE-115 Aqua Exercise

An activity course which introduces several aqua aerobic exercises to the student for the enhancement of health related fitness.

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PHE-116 Horsemanship

An introductory course in the techniques and etiquette of horsemanship. Students will be required to pay a fee and secure transportation to the riding stable.

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PHE-117 Varsity Athletics

A university course for student athletes earning credit via their respective varsity sport participation. Compliance with daily workouts, attendance, work ethic, and overall attitude are criteria for grading. This course may be repeated once if a student participates in a second sport. Course may only be taken during his or her sport's primary season of competition.

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PHE-120 Backpacking

An outdoor activity where outdoor living skills, safety, clothing, nutrition, and equipment will be identified. The course will require a minimum of backpacking equipment in order to enroll in the course. The activity will take place in designated backpack trail areas. (Miscellaneous expenses associated with this course.)

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PHE-121 Racquetball

This lifetime fitness course is designed to acquaint students with the beginning knowledge and skills of the game of racquetball.

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PHE-122 Active Recreation Games

Students in this course will lead, develop, and explain new games that are related to active participation. A goal of the course is to improve fitness, enjoy indoor and outdoor activity, and expand each student's inventory of useful games.

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PHE-124 Soccer

The course is designed to understand soccer terminology and foundational strategies. Basic skills and rules of the game will be implemented. Soccer will be explained as a competitive and lifetime activity.

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PHE-126 Swimming Skills

A course designed to teach the beginning techniques of swimming, water safety and health related fitness.

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PHE-128 Lifeguarding

The purpose of this American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to teach the skills necessary to help prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. This includes land and water rescue skills plus first aid and CPR/AED. (Certification fee required)

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PHE-130 Tennis

A beginning outdoor activity course that introduces the student to an awareness of skills, terminology, and etiquette related to the lifetime sport of tennis. Both singles and doubles game strategies will be discussed.

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PHE-131 Cross-Country Skiing

An outdoor winter activity that will take place at an alternate site with a fee being required. The beginning skills of Nordic skiing will be introduced, and the fitness benefits of this aerobic activity will be initially developed and then encouraged beyond the course.

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PHE-132 Volleyball

A beginning course in the basic skills, rules, and strategies associated with the game of volleyball.

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PHE-134 Weight Training

Proper techniques of weight lifting will be introduced. Various components of a sound weight-lifting program will be explained. The importance of weight lifting to an overall fitness program will be emphasized.

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PHE-135 Introduction to Climbing

In this course the techniques and challenges of climbing will be developed and enhanced through participation.

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PHE-140 Concepts of Wellness

A consideration of contemporary health concepts as they apply to an awareness of personal wellness.

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PHE-141 Long Distance Training and Running

This course will aid the beginning, recreational, and competitive runner in developing an appropriate training program for improvement. Students will learn and practice the key elements in developing an effective training program, and understand the basic principles of physical activity. Students will conduct a variety of physical assessment tests to determine current levels of fitness and to gauge their improvement. Course activities will consist of organized group runs, classroom theory time, and guest lecturers from various exercise professionals. The completion of a significant running event as a group will be the culmination of the class.

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PHE-155 Introduction to Physical Education, Sport, and Wellness

To acquaint the Physical and Health Education and Sports Management majors, and Coaching minors with principles, philosophy, history, objectives, scientific basis and formal structure of the professional field. Career options and professionalism will be stressed. The specialized areas of kinesiology and sub disciplines will be covered to aid in understanding and allow for a meaningful approach to the discipline.

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PHE-156 Outdoor Wilderness Learning (Wise Owl Project)

Development of both outdoor living skills and recreational skills in a selected wilderness environment. Includes basic nature and conservation studies. A course offered at the IWU Canadian campus or alternate site with a focus on wisdom, leadership, group dynamics, and outdoor living skills. Incidental costs are associated with this course.

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PHE-157 Rhythmics and Dance

Designed to develop skills in graded rhythmic activities, games, and gymnastic rhythms for the elementary and secondary levels.

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PHE-162 Personal Health

The well person has physical, mental, emotional, interpersonal, social, and spiritual strengths, and is aware of the possibilities of accidents and diseases. The infectious diseases are now largely under control and the life-style diseases dominate the health scene. The focus of control for responsibility for health today lies largely within the individual. Life-style choices are wise investments of personal energy. The object of personal health is to develop and value optimal health behavior and establish that behavior as a routine.

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PHE-163 School Health and Safety

Principles, objectives, and methods are emphasized, as well as contemporary health concepts designed to give prospective teachers and others an understanding of a well-balanced health and safety program.

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PHE-165 Principles/Problems of Coaching

Required for coaching minor. A study of the many psychological and administrative aspects pertaining to coaching. Topics such as motivation, practice planning, budgeting, player/coach relations, team selection, morale, and strategy will be covered.

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PHE-170 Introduction to Exercise Science

A course designed to provide the student with an overview of selected topics in the field of Exercise Science. These topics include the benefits of physical fitness, fitness evaluation, exercise physiology, sport biomechanics, motor integration, exercise epidemiology, athletic training, sport psychology and nutrition.

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PHE-190 Medical Terminology

This course will enable the student to speak, use and understand commonly used terms in the field of medicine. This course is intended to enhance the understanding and use of the language of medicine by building, analyzing, defining, pronouncing, and spelling diagnostic terms that relate to the structure of the body systems, disease processes, laboratory tests, and clinical procedures commonly found in the health care setting.

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PHE-198 Health and Wellness for Women

Explores personal health, safe behaviors, and developmental milestones for women through the life cycle from menarche and puberty to aging and menopause. Empowers individuals to take part in their own health by increasing knowledge of women's health and self-awareness. In addition, investigates social issues related to women's health.

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