Physical Education - Huntingdon College

Physical Education from Huntingdon College is a Campus Bachelor Sport degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Physical Education major is designed for students seeking to teach Physical Education in the public or private P-12 school setting. Students earning this degree will be eligible for the State of Alabama's Class-B teacher's certification in Physical Education (P-12). The program will prepare students to understand the teaching-learning process specifically related to the area of Physical Education. Students will become knowledgeable about planning, organizing, administering, supervising, and assessing various aspects of a balanced Physical Education program. Students will understand child growth and development and be able to create and provide individualized and developmentally-appropriate instruction for all students. The program will help prospective teachers develop a unique teaching philosophy that will enable them to utilize a variety of skills and activities to use effectively in the learning environment. Students will also become proficient in managing classroom behavior and minimizing risk. Because a majority of school systems do not hire athletic staff without teaching credentials, the Physical Education degree will allow individuals who are interested in working as sport coaches greater opportunities to do so. Student Learning Outcomes Students graduating with a major in Physical Education will acquire knowledge of: 1. Foundations of physical education; forces influencing the development of physical education programs; effects of participation in physical education programs; and the impact of international changes on the content of physical education programs. 2. Physiological principles of physical activity, including biological sciences pertaining to the structure and function of the human body and human movement; wellness (exercise, nutrition, and health-related fitness, etc.); and prevention of injuries and implementation of emergency procedures. 3. Biomechanical principles of physical activity for analyzing movement, motor behavior and learning, including life-span motor development and psycho-social dimensions of physical activity. 4. Organization, rules, strategies, and safety considerations pertaining to basic movement skills; exercise and health-related fitness; sports skills; dance; gymnastics; games; aquatics, and outdoor leisure pursuits. 5. Management and organizational principles including scheduling, budgeting, purchasing and maintaining facilities and equipment, and factors to be considered in designing facilities. 6. Techniques of coaching and officiating in a variety of individual, dual, and team sports and techniques for designing and implementing co-curricular activities, such as intramurals, field days, and other special events. And acquire the ability to: 7. Group students appropriately and safely for activity and work effectively with large groups of students. 8. Relate effectively to a variety of age groups and ability levels simultaneously. 9. Teach a wide variety of skills and activities and modify activities in order to maximize student participation. 10. Perform proficiently in a wide variety of the skills to be taught in a comprehensive physical education program. 11. Relate physical education to other disciplines and programs within the school and foster an interdisciplinary approach to teaching. 12. Identify and avoid potentially dangerous activities, exercises, equipment, and facilities; implement emergency procedures; and avoid negligence in providing physical education instruction and utilizing facilities, equipment, and supplies. 13. Establish good rapport with students and set an example for appropriate attire, hard work, healthful living habits, and physical fitness. 14. Coach and officiate in a variety of individual, dual, and team sports. View more details on Huntingdon College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sport courses.