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Women Only (PE)

50. Freshmen and Sophomore Activities (1-8)
One unit for each activity section: archery, badminton, tennis, ice skating, golf, swimming, water safety and life saving, modern dance, ballroom dancing, folk and square dancing, fundamentals, volley ball, basketball, hockey, speed ball, softball, and restricted activities. Dance sections open to men.

54. Principles of Physical Education (2)
For majors in physical education. Introductory survey of the historical background and basic principles underlying present day physical education; concept of physical education as a profession.

60. Skill and Analysis of Rhythmic Activities (2)
Rhythmic elements in all movements and application to dance. Practice in dance techniques and composition. Dance and its accompaniment from the primitive to the present. For those who teach dance to any age group at any level of ability. Prerequisite: one semester modern dance activity.

61. Social Recreational Activities (2)
Selection, evaluation and organization of activities suitable for social affairs and recreational purposes. Practice in skills and leadership techniques. Practical projects for home, church and school parties, club gatherings, and community get-togethers. Source materials, facilities, and equipment evaluation.

70. Skill and Analysis of Sports (3)
Practice and theory course in hockey, soccer, softball, speedball and volleyball; analytical study of skills, team strategy and rules of each team sport.

71. Skill and Analysis of Sports (3)
Analytical study of skills, team tactics, rules, and testing methods; development of the student's skills in badminton, basketball, tennis and swimming.

127. Theory and Methods of Individually Adapted Exercise (3)
Theory and practice of special and restricted activity for cases which can be benefited or corrected by individual instruction and exercise as a part of the physical education program. Prerequisites: Anat. 166, P.E. 156.

129. Theory of Recreation and Youth Leadership (1)
Organization, administration, and programs of national and community clubs and informal youth groups, such as: Scouts, Campfire Girls, Y-groups, Youth Centers, 4H Clubs, Church; opportunities for program observation. (Open to men and women.)

129F. Field Work in Recreation and Youth Leadership (1-2)
Practical experience with children and youth as assistant leader with group of choice; supervision and guidance through weekly conference with instructor; units dependent upon type and extent of responsibility. (Open to men and women.) Prerequisite: P.E. 129 or permission of instructor.

150. Elementary School Physical Education (2)
Activities, materials, and methods for teaching PE in elementary schools based on the California State Program. (Open to men and women.) Prerequisites: Educ 110 or 113; four semesters of college PE in rhythmical activities, team games, fundamentals recommended.

154. Organization and Administration of Physical Education in
Secondary Schools (3)

Open to men and women. Prerequisite: PE 30, 153. Consideration of classification, scheduling, planning facilities for instruction and recreation; role of the physical education teacher in recreation, equipment, budget, co-curricular program, student leadership, community relationship.

155. Camp Counseling (2)
Open to men and women. For in-service counselors and students wishing summer camp employment. Philosophy, organization, and programs of various types of organized camps; requirements for counselors. Laboratory experiences in program activities, including an overnight class camping trip.

156. Kinisiology and Physiology of Exercise (2)
An analysis of body movement in relation to activities; effects of exercise on body; activities for special age groups. Prerequisite: Anatomy 166.

158. Introduction to Community Recreation (2)
Trends and practices in organization, administration, promotion; employment opportunities; programs of community leisure time and recreation activities of local, state and national scope ; laboratory experience through field trips. (Open to men and women.)

159. Tests and Measurements (2)
Application of scientific testing methods to physical education; tests for diagnosis of physical efficiency and physiological reaction to exercise.

160. Methods of Teaching Modern Dance (2)
Practice and teaching of dance techniques and composition for the secondary school program; methods of teaching, the organization, and planning of lessons in modern dance; dance as an art, criteria for judging the dance and dancers, and the contemporary scene of leading exponents and events. Prerequisite: P.H. 60.

162. Dance Choreography (1-2])
Prerequisite: two semesters of modern dance and Orchesis membership, or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Planning and direction of dances for public programs.

170. Methods of Teaching Team Sports (2)
Lecture and laboratory in procedures for teaching team sports; lesson planning, unit planning; limited practice in teaching. Prerequisite: P.E. 70.

171. Methods of Teaching Individual Sports (2)
Lecture and laboratory course; procedures in teaching badminton, tennis, swimming and archery ; opportunity of practice in teaching, organization of tournaments, skill testing and officiating. Participation in rhythmic swimming program. Prerequisite: P.E. 71.

190. Special Studies (1-2)

195. Honors Course (1-5)



GRADUATE COURSES

(See Course Numbering System.)

Physical Education (PE)

200. Physical Education Survey (2)
An intensive group study of selected secondary schools and their particular physical education problems, with weekly reports of reading or investigations leading to group conclusions as to possible contributions to the tow school program improvement.

254. Seminar in Physical Education Administration (2)
Critical study and discussion of current problems and practices associated with organization and administration of physical education programs in secondary schools.


 

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