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PES - Physical Educ Professional Crses

PES 104 Sport Skill Development - Secondary Level

Sports for grades 7-12 for Physical Education Secondary minors and for Physical Education majors.

Credits
3(Spec)

PES 105 Introduction to Physical Education & Skill Development

Overview of physical education history, profession, sub-disciplines, professional organizations, and preparation for the skills test required by the physical education teacher preparation program.

Credits
2(2-1)

PES 115 Motor Development

Comprehensive study of motor development across the lifespan as a change in functional capacity from prenatal development to elderly adult movement patterns.

Credits
2(2-0)

PES 119 Introduction to Sport Management

Introduction to the field of sport management. Specific focus on the nature, scope, and significance of the industry. A survey of professional opportunities.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 120 Skin and Scuba Diving

Students are taught safe skin and scuba techniques. Students provide their own, approved, snorkeling equipment. Course fee required for equipment rental, use, and certification costs.

Credits
1(Spec)

PES 125 Principles and Foundations of Coaching

Practical information and issues relevant to professional practice for all athletic coaches. Includes eligibility for Coaching Advancement Program (C.A.P.) certification. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 143 Sexual Assault and Harassment/Awareness and Avoidance

A class designed to provide students with appropriate knowledge and skills to deal appropriately with sexual assault and sexual harassment.

Credits
2(2-0)

PES 145 Skill Development in Gymnastics

Credits
1(0-2)

PES 180 Sport Management Governance & Organizational Theory

The managerial fundamentals and principles applied to the sport industry: concepts and functions of management, organizational theories, human resources, integrated issues and trends. Pre/Co-requisite: PES 119.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 186QR Principles of Physical Fitness for Lifelong Wellness

Designed to enable lifetime fitness for individuals from all backgrounds. Study and demonstrate physical fitness concepts; develop and implement personal fitness program. Quantitative Reasoning.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 203 Physical Education Program for Grades K-3

Foundations for planning physical education for grades K-3. Studies of developmental characteristics of children grades K-3 are used to plan physical education programs.

Credits
3(2-2)

PES 210 Mental Training for Sport Performance

Development of the mental skills of self-concept, confidence, tension control, concentration, and visual imagery to allow students to perform to their potential in athletic competition.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 215WI K-12 Physical Education Programming

A course covering the foundations of physical education curriculum development and the steps and procedures involved with designing a K-12 program. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: PES 105, 115, 186QR.
 

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 218QR Sport Analytics

Theory, development, and application of analytics in sport for purposes of player performance, team management/operations, team valuation, social media analysis, sponsorship metrics, and fantasy competitions. This course may be offered in an online format. Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisites: PES 119, 180 both with a B- or better.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 224 WSI-Swimming and Water Safety

Methods and techniques for teaching swimming courses as well as emergency water rescue. There is a $10 aquatic fee. Prerequisite: Ability to swim 100 yards. Highly recommended: CPR and First Aid.

Credits
3(2-2)

PES 225 Athletic Conditioning for Coaches

Principles of physical training and nutrition as they apply to the short and long term conditioning of athletes at various levels of competition and sports. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: PES 125.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 255 Athletic Skills and Techniques

A study of the skills necessary for athletes to be successful, and the techniques, drills and strategies coaches need to facilitate skilled performance. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: PES 125.

Credits
2(2-0)

PES 260 Exercise Psychology

An overview of exercise psychology, introducing a broad base of knowledge of how to alter exercise-related behaviors and understand psychological outcomes of physical activity. Recommended: HSC 106QR or PED 186 or PES 186QR or PSY 100.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 271 Basketball

Methods and materials for the teaching of basketball. Prerequisite: PED 171; or intermediate skill.

Credits
2(2-0)

PES 279 Sport First Aid and Athletic Emergencies

A coach’s role from the perspective of policy and practice in managing injuries and emergencies common to the athletic and sport culture. This course may be offered in an online format. Pre/Co-requisite: PES 125.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 280 Economics & Finance in the Sport Industry

Examines and introduces the principles of economics, accounting, and finance as they apply to the sport industry. This course may be offered in online format. Prerequisites: PES 119, 180 both with B- or better.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 293 Field Study in Sport Management

Provides exposure via experiences in select sport related organizations. Students enroll in 1 to 4 credits (45-180 clock hours to meet course requirements). Prerequisite: PES 119 with a B- or better; Pre/Co- requisite: PES 180.

Credits
1-4(Spec)

PES 297 Special Topics in Physical Education and Sport

Contains subject matter not included in courses currently listed in the Bulletin.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

PES 300 Wilderness Experience for Leadership Development

A course on leadership skills with applications for traditional and alternative learning environments which is taught in the context of a seven-day wilderness expedition.

Credits
3(2-2)

PES 303 Physical Education Program for Grades 4-6

Foundations for planning physical education for grades 4-6. Studies of developmental characteristics of children grades 4-6 are used to plan physical education programs. Prerequisite: PES 203.

Credits
3(2-2)

PES 304 Youth Sports and Diverse Learners

Comprehensive study of problems involved in organizing and coaching youth sports. Investigation into coaching youth athletes ofdiverse backgrounds. Course may be offered in online format. Recommended: PSY 100 or SOC 100 or SOC 201. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 310 Physical Education for the Classroom Teacher

An introduction to elementary physical education methods and materials. This course integrates the concepts of motor skill development, physical fitness, and human wellness. Prerequisite: EDU 107; Tier One – Pre- Admission of Candidacy to Teacher Education.

Credits
2(Spec)

PES 311 Psychology of Coaching

A study of the interaction between psychological variables and performance in sports and physical activity. Coaching applications are emphasized. This course may be offered in an online format. Pre/Co- requisite: PES 255. Prerequisite: PES 125.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 313 Elementary Physical Education Methods and Materials

Methods and applications of planning and teaching elementary physical education including individual and group activities, fitness activities, modified sport and precursors to lifetime activities. Prerequisites: PES 215.

Credits
2(2-0)

PES 315 Methods in Teaching Physical Education

A broad spectrum of methods used in K-12 programs. Emphasis on teaching and development of reflective teaching practices including assessment of teaching performance. Prerequisites: PES 215; Passing Score on the PES Department's Sports Skill Competency Assessment.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 318 Social, Historical, & Global Issues in Sport

A critical examination of sport through prevailing theories in sport sociology. Historical perspectives will also be addressed. This course may be offered in online format. Prerequisites: minimum 56 credits.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 319 Women and Sport

An investigation of the motivational and social implications of women's participation in sport. Identical to WGS 319. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

Credits
2(2-0)

Cross Listed Courses

WGS 319

PES 321 ARC Lifeguard Certification

The CMU lifeguard course provides ARC lifeguarding, CPR, and first aid certifications necessary to consider lifeguarding at a swimming pool or non-surf beach. This course may be offered in a hybrid format. Prerequisites: swim 500 yards continuously; surface dive to 9 feet and recover a 10 pound diving brick; surface dive to 5 feet and swim underwater for 15 yards; tread water for 1 minute.

Credits
3(Spec)

PES 322 Applied Skills & Methods - Team Sports

Emphasis on the development and use of skills and strategies in lifetime team sports. Methods for teaching skills and strategies are a major emphasis. Prerequisites: PES 105, 115; successful completion of departmental Sports Skill Competency Assessment Program (SSCAP).

Credits
2(2-0)

PES 323 Applied Skills & Methods - Individual and Team Sports

The development of skills and strategies used in competitive environments in individual and team sports. Key elements of form, teaching progressions and effective drills are emphasized. Prerequisites: PES 105, 215; successful completion of departmental Sports Skills Competency Assessment Program (SSCAP).

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 324 Applied Skills & Methods - Rhythmic Activities

Enable students to plan and implement effective rhythmic movement experiences for students across the K-12 curriculum. Prerequisites: PES 215.

Credits
2(2-0)

PES 325 Applied Skills & Methods - Resistance Training

Planning, implementation and assessment of resistance training techniques and modalities for grades 5-12. Prerequisites: PES 105, PES 215; Successful completion of departmental Sports Skill Competency Assessment Program (SSCAP)

Credits
2(2-0)

PES 330 Human Movement Studies

An integrated study of human movement including principles and assessment of applied human movement, and mechanical principles and movement patterns related to sport skills. Prerequisite: HSC 211.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 335 Principles of Effective Coaching Instruction

Principles of effective instruction as they apply to assisting athletes in becoming proficient performers. This course may be offered in online format. Pre/Co-requisite: PES 255.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 338 Teaching Group Fitness

Presents the basic methods used in teaching current group fitness techniques. Prerequisites: HSC 211 or HSC 214, 215; One of: PED 186, PES 186, HSC 106.

Credits
2(2-0)

PES 347 Organization and Administration of Special Olympic Games

Study of the philosophy, organization, and administration of the Special Olympics, with emphasis on the Michigan Games. Class participants assume administrative roles for the annual games.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 360 Sport Sales & Marketing

An in-depth study of the nature, scope and significance of sales and marketing within the sport industry. Prerequisites: PES 218, 280 both with a C or better.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 364 Sports Officiating

Theoretical and practical experience in officiating high school sports. Fall: football, basketball, soccer; Spring: track and field, baseball, softball, volleyball; other sports on demand.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

PES 380 Sport Communication & Mass Media

Students are provided theory and concepts to examine the role of public relations, communication, and mass media in the sport industry. This course may be offered in online format. Prerequisites: PES 218, 280 both with a C or better.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 386 Special Physical Education

Physical needs of the atypical individual, ameliorative effects of physical activity, school programs appropriate for exceptional children. Prerequisite: PES 315.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 387 Physical Education for the Physically Impaired

Description of orthopedic and physical impairment. Interrelationships of physical, social, and emotional aspects. Development of activity experiences that are appropriate for specific impairments. Prerequisite: PES 386.

Credits
3(2-2)

PES 390 Practicum in Physical Education and Coaching

Offers the student an opportunity to assist in on-campus and off-campus experiences in the areas of sport, dance, intramurals or aquatics, etc. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Permission of the department chairperson and PES 311, 560; HSC 205 for students who are receiving credit for an athletic coaching minor or an athletic coaching endorsement. Permission of the department chairperson and PES 215 for students receiving elective credit for physical education major or minors.

Credits
1-3(Spec)

PES 391 Independent Study

Independent research on a special problem or problems. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: permission of department chairperson.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

PES 395 Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience

Students observe an experienced physical educator and perform teaching functions under the direction of an elementary, middle, or high school teacher. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: PES 315; Admission to Teacher Education.

Credits
1(Spec)

PES 401 Fundamentals of Motor Learning

Components of successful motor performance. Theories of learning, nervous system, methods of practice, teaching methodology, and various psychological concepts related to physical education and athletics.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 405 Physical Education Peer-Tutor Teaching

Physical education majors plan for and teach selected sports skills to prospective physical education majors/minors seeking to pass required sports skills competencies. Prerequisites: PES 315; Passing Score on SSCAP Test.

Credits
2(1-1)

PES 406 Evaluation in Physical Education and Sport

Selection, criteria, methods, and procedures used in assessing the psychomotor, cognitive, affective, and health-related physical fitness domains in K-12 physical education. Prerequisite: PES 215.

Credits
2(2-0)

PES 410 Competition Oriented Strategies and Preparations

Specific strategies and tactics that prepare individuals or teams for maximizing their performance in athletic competition. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: PES 255.

Credits
2(2-0)

PES 415 Planning, Teaching, and Assessing: Practical Applications

Practical experience in planning, teaching, and assessing school children. Prerequisite: PES 315, 406.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 445 Athletic Season Planning and Evaluation

Prepares coaches to plan in- and out-of-season activities, and provides them with the tools they need to evaluate program strengths and weaknesses. This course may be offered in an online format. Pre/Co- requisite: PES 410.

Credits
2(2-0)

PES 470 Athletic Coaching Internship

A practical experience in coaching athletes in a competitive setting at any level of competition under the supervision of a superior. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: PES 445.

Credits
3(Spec)

PES 480 Integration of Sport Management Theory & Practice

A capstone experience for sport management majors, including fundraising, event management, strategic planning, game day operations, leadership, problem solving, sales, and communication. Prerequisites: PES 360, 380 both with grade of C or better; PES 393 with a grade of B- or better; minimum 86 credit hours (senior status).

Credits
3(Spec)

PES 483 Physical Education for the Mentally Impaired

Planning of movement experience appropriate for the mentally impaired, neurologically impaired, and emotionally disturbed. Prerequisite: PES 386.

Credits
3(2-2)

PES 485 Theoretical Foundations of Strength and Conditioning

Theory and application of physiological, biomechanical, psychological components of physical performance needed to analyze, develop and implement strength and conditioning programs. NSCA standards and guidelines. Prerequisite: One of: HSC 211 or HSC 214, 215.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 490 Practicum in Physical Education

Opportunity to work in the area of classroom experience, extra class activities, interscholastics, clubs, and organizations. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: application to the department chairperson must be made in the semester prior to the one in which affiliation credit is earned.

Credits
1-3(Spec)

PES 495 Senior Seminar in Physical Education

A capstone experience, prior to student teaching, designed to integrate required physical education subject matter through case study, discussion, role playing, and organization of materials. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: minimum of 90 semester hours completed.

Credits
1(1-0)

PES 499 Internship in Sport Management

Provides practical experience in a select sport-related organization. Students enroll in 1 to 12 credits. A minimum of 400 clock hours is required (9 credit hours to meet course requirements). Prerequisites: PES 318, 360, 380 all with a C or better; PES 393 with a B-or better; minimum 86 credits (senior status), and permission of the sport management internship coordinator.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

PES 508 Education on Sexual Aggression for School/Community

This course addresses the realities of sexual aggression, and how schools, corporations, and communities can educate their respective populations on these topics. Identical to HSC 508. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

Credits
3(Spec)

Cross Listed Courses

HSC 508

PES 525 International Travel Course in Sport

A study abroad course that investigates the components of sport management from an international perspective, including historical and cultural influences on sport. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 550 Sport Fundraising

Provides theoretical and practical applications of fundraising in the sport industry. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Minimum 86 credit hours (senior status); or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 564 Sport Governance: Ethics, Morals, & Values

Investigation of how ethics, morals, and values influence the interpretation of laws and adherence to rules governing sport competition by athletes, coaches, and administrators. Prerequisites: PES 318 with a C or better; PES 360 or 380 with a C or better; PES 293 with a B- or better; minimum of 86 credits; or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

PES 570 Advanced Coaching in Basketball

Study of most recent basketball trends and new techniques, methods, and philosophies in the coaching of basketball.

Credits
2(2-0)

PES 572 Advanced Coaching in Baseball

Coaching philosophy, new techniques and drills, practice organization, coaching duties, and strategy. Prerequisite: PES 372.

Credits
2(2-0)

PES 574 Advanced Coaching of Football

Study of recent changes and new trends in coaching of football.

Credits
2(2-0)

PES 592 Independent Reading

Exploration of one or more aspects of the field of physical education by individual study. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chairperson and instructor required.

Credits
1(Spec)

PES 595 Issues in Physical Education and Sport

Investigation of selective major issues in physical education and sport. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)