Physical Education & Health Education Courses

PHE 2090 SPORT PEDAGOGY I (3)
The first of two courses in the pedagogy sequence is designed to explore the teaching-learning process and develop teaching skills. This course focuses specifically on the planning and the implementation of developmentally appropriate physical education programs in elementary school. The course is aligned with the NC Healthful Living curriculum.

PHE 3060 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3)
The nature of physical education services, administration, and instructional processes for specific disabilities, including modification of activities, facilities, equipment, and the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Corequisite: PHE 3061 or permission of the instructor

PHE 3061 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION PRACTICUM (1)
This course requires a minimum of twenty hours in an accredited school, engaging in non-instructional activities and the effective instruction of students with disabilities in physical education. Students will be supervised by a cooperating teacher and a member of the MU faculty.
Corequisite: PHE 3060 or permission of the instructor

PHE 3115 HEALTH EDUCATION (3)
Designed to prepare students to be competent teachers of comprehensive health education topics to school-aged children. Students will learn to plan, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive health education program for children in grades K-12. The course is aligned with the NC Healthful Living curriculum.

PHE 3400 SPORT PEDAGOGY II (3)
This is the second course in the pedagogy sequence and is designed to explore the teaching-learning process and develop teaching skills. This course focuses specifically on the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate physical education programs in secondary schools. The course is aligned with the NC Healthful Living curriculum.

PHE 4000 TRENDS AND ISSUES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION HEALTH EDUCATION (3)
The focus of this course is to explore, examine, and critically analyze current sociocultural trends in K-12 Physical Education Health Education. This is an advanced course utilizing readings and discussions to better understand the impact current issues could have on PEHE.

PHE 4060 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION PRACTICUM (3)
This course requires a minimum of twenty hours in an accredited school, engaging in non-instructional activities and the effective instruction of students with disabilities in physical education. Students will be supervised by a cooperating teacher and a member of the MU faculty.
Prerequisite: PHE 3060 or permission of the instructor