Course Catalog 2007-2008
Larry Scheiderer, Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation
Lynn Schweizer, Associate Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation
Associate Professor Greg Parini, Chairperson
Associate Professors Pan Fanaritis, Sara Lee, Gregg Parini, Lynn Schweizer; Assistant Professors Stephani Brzezowski, Nicholas Fletcher, Bob Ghiloni, Brian Hortz, Matthew McGinnis, Gail Murphy, Rob Russo, Eric Winters; Academic Secretary Cindy Londot
In that the Physical Education major is being phased out over the next four years at Denison University, students matriculating after the 2007-2008 academic year will no longer be allowed to major in Physical Education. Enrolling students during the 2007-2008 academic year will be allowed to declare Physical Education as their major.
Through the unique contribution of the programs of the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation, our mission is to provide men and women the opportunity for growth and development in their intellectual, physical and social lives. The Physical Education major is committed to providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide future generations with the opportunity to improve their physical and mental well-being through programs of athletics, physical education and recreation.
All 100-level Physical Education activity classes/intercollegiate sports are offered for S/U credit. A student may count toward graduation no more than four credits for participation experiences that are credited S/U, unless such credits in excess of four are required for the student's major or minor.
One- and two-credit hour activity courses are offered for 14 weeks during the 1st and 2nd semester. Seasonal sport activities are offered for 7 weeks each quarter for 1/2 credit.
A student majoring in Physical Education must complete the core courses Phed 172, 344, 438 and 439. The student must also elect one of the following concentrations : sports management or teaching.
Sports Management Concentration. Required courses: PHED 172, 344, 350, 429, 430, 438, 439, Econ 102, Psych 200 and 230. Elective courses: Two courses from Phed 315, 320, 328, 340, 345
Teaching Concentration. Students interested in the teaching concentration should consult with the chairperson of the Physical Education department. Although licensure is not offered, students may pursue a teaching concentration to prepare for graduate programs for teaching elementary or secondary physical education and/or health education. A full list of courses will be available in the Department of Physical Education.
The department offers the following minors:
Athletic Training . The student must take Phed 172, 204, 340, 344, 345, 350, 438, 439 and 441. Normally, this minor would give students the opportunity to pursue pre-physical therapy or athletic training in graduate school.
Coaching . The student must take Phed 172, 340, 350, 375. Electives: 4 courses from 300-400 level courses, and Phed 204.
Sports Management . The student must take Phed 172, 350, 430; Econ 102, Psych 230. Electives: 3 courses from 300-400 level courses, and Phed 204.
Physical Education activity classes that are 1/2-credit meet on a quarterly system based on two seven-week quarters each semester. All 100 and 200-level Physical Education courses will be graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Introductory Topics in Physical Education (PHED-100). A general category used only in the evaluation of transfer credit. Staff. 1-4
Swim for Fitness (PHED-106). This class is designed for the student who wants to learn, firsthand, the benefits and methods of aquatic conditioning. After completing this course, the participant will have the knowledge necessary to organize a personal conditioning program for lifetime fitness. The student should have a basic skill level in swimming. (Offered fourth quarter, spring semester) Staff. .5
Golf (PHED-120). For players on every level. An introduction to the techniques and rules required for participation in the sport of golf. (Offered first quarter, fall semester) Staff. .5
Tennis - Racquetball (PHED-131). For players on every level. An introduction to the techniques and rules required for participants in the sports of tennis and racquetball. Students will review the basic skills of serving, forehand and backhand strokes and game strategy will be discussed. The first half of the semester will be devoted to learning tennis and the second half of the semester racquetball. (Offered fall semester) Staff. 1
Soccer (Indoor) - Basketball (PHED-151). For players on every level. Students will learn basic skills, rules and strategy and apply them in game situations. The first half of the semester will be devoted to learning indoor soccer and the second half of the semester basketball. (Spring semester) Staff. 1
Floor Hockey (PHED-158). Students will learn the basic skills, rules and strategy, and apply them in game situations. No previous experience necessary. Staff. .5
Speed and Agility Training (PHED-159). This course is intended for any intercollegiate, intramural, or recreational athlete interested in increasing athletic performance and decreasing the chance of injury through an integrated performance enhancement training system. The course will address four major areas to improve athletic speed and agility including but not limited to: general physical preparedness and work capacity, core stabilization and extremity proprioception, muscular force production, and neurological/biomechanical efficiency. At the conclusion of the course, the student should be able to give examples of and effectively perform the following activities: dynamic flexibility; warm-up routine; rapid, short, and long response drills for vertical, linear, lateral, and multi-planar movements; upper and lower body plyometric and ballistic movements; linear, lateral, change of direction; and acceleration speed enhancement drills; and static proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching. (Offered fall and spring semesters) Staff. .5
Lifetime Fitness (PHED-160). This course will provide the students with exposure to various means by which to become aerobically fit. Some examples include taebo, Windsor Pilates, and aerobics. Aerobic exercise and aerobic fitness, as well as nutrition and basic health and fitness concepts will also be introduced as they relate to "Lifetime Fitness." (Offered fall and spring semesters) Staff. 1
Strength Training (PHED-161). Students will learn and practice the principles of progressive resistance exercise, with an emphasis on safety factors; warm-up and stretching; selection of exercises and equipment; and the variation of sets and repetitions performed. Nutrition as it relates to strength training will also be covered. (Offered fall and spring semesters) Staff. 1
Self-Defense for Women (PHED-162). This course is for women to learn basic self-defense techniques to prevent sexual assault. We will discuss and practice strategies that can be used in a variety of self-defense situations, including street and job harassment, date-rape, and stranger assault, fighting from the ground, defending yourself with or against a weapon, and defense against multiple attackers. Students will learn to combine mental, verbal and physical self-defense techniques in their personal lives. (Offered spring semester) Staff. 1
Introduction to Taekwondo (PHED-166). This is a basic level self-defense course in which students will learn the fundamental kicking and punching skills of Taekwondo. A large portion of the class will involve conditioning. Students will have the opportunity to complete testing and certification for different levels of belts. Fee: $220, which includes manual, belt, shirt, pants, testing, and two rank certifications. (Offered fall semester and spring semester) Staff. 2
Intermediate Taekwondo (PHED-167). This course is a continuation of the beginner/introductory class (must have taken PHED 166 or be an orange belt). Students will be exposed to new material, which includes new kicks and blocks specific for the next two belt levels. Students will start sparring which involves putting on gear and making light contact with a partner as each student comes up with his or her own combinations and attacks. Students will be tested on the material at the end of each quarter, and will receive a new belt if they pass. Fee: $320 which includes 2 testings, instructor fee, t-shirt, and gear. (Offered fall and spring semesters) Staff. 2
Intermediate Strength Training (PHED-168). At the conclusion of this course, the students will be able to apply a variety of effective resistance training principles to their personal strength training program. Secondly, the students will also be able to design a resistance training program in accordance with their own strength level, equipment availability, time restraints and personal goals. Finally, the students will be able to differentiate between a multitude of training philosophies and methods and be able to determine their effectiveness in relation to their specific training goals. Staff. 1
Advanced Taekwondo (PHED-169). This is a combination of the other taekwondo courses (must have taken PHED 167 or be a senior green belt). This course is designed to allow those interested in continuing their taekwondo training to do so. Each student will work on his or her individual material, and in that sense, this course is a little more self-guided. Depending on rank, each student will have a form to learn, as well as new kicks and blocks. Understanding of this material will be demonstrated at a testing, which will take place at the end of each quarter. Students will continue to spar, in which they must demonstrate good control, an understanding of new techniques, as well as overall growth and improvement from previous rank. Fee: $180 includes 2 high rank testings, instructor fee, and t-shirt. (Offered fall and spring semesters) Staff. 2
First Aid and CPR (PHED-172). It is expected that students will master the techniques and skills that are associated with the primary and secondary injury survey, immediate care, basic life support, and injury stabilization. Students who master the standards will receive American Red Cross certification in first aid and CPR. Students who expect to major in athletic training must complete the CPR for the professional rescuer prior to the conclusion of their first-year. (Offered fall and spring semesters) Staff. 1
Varsity Baseball (Men) (PHED-180). Craddock. 1
Varsity Basketball (Men) (PHED-181). Ghiloni. 1
Varsity Cross Country (Men) (PHED-182). Torrens. 1
Varsity Football (Men) (PHED-183). Fletcher. 1
Varsity Golf (Men) (PHED-184). Pottkotter. 1
Varsity Lacrosse (Men) (PHED-185). McGinnis. 1
Varsity Soccer (Men) (PHED-186). Russo. 1
Varsity Swimming & Diving (Men) (PHED-187). Parini, Ritter. 1
Varsity Tennis (Men) (PHED-188). Burling. 1
Varsity Indoor/Outdoor Track (Men) (PHED-189). Fanaritis. 1
Varsity Basketball (Women) (PHED-190). S. Lee. 1
Varsity Softball (Women) (PHED-191). Bruder. 1
Varsity Field Hockey (PHED-192). Soteriades. 1
Varsity Lacrosse (Women) (PHED-193). Brzezowski. 1
Varsity Swimming and Diving (Women) (PHED-194). Parini, Ritter. 1
Varsity Tennis (Women) (PHED-195). Burling. 1
Varsity Track/Cross Country (Women) (PHED-196). Fanaritis, Torrens. 1
Varsity Volleyball (Women) (PHED-197). S. Lee. 1
Varsity Soccer (Women) (PHED-198). G. Murphy. 1
Varisty Golf (Women) (PHED-199). Bland. 1
Red Cross Lifeguard Training (PHED-201). This course is designed to certify students in CPR-PR, first aid and American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. Certification may qualify students for employment as a lifeguard at pools and camps. (Offered fall semester) Staff. 2
Water Safety Instructor (PHED-202). Successful completion of this course leads to American Red Cross Certification as a WSI. This course will certify students to teach a variety of swim courses including Infant and preschool skills, beginning to advanced swimming skills, community water safety, basic water safety and water safety instructor aide. Prerequisite: 17 years of age, basic rescue and swimming skills. Students will experience practice teaching of faculty/staff children. (Offered spring semester) Staff. 2
Skin and Scuba Diving (PHED-203). Successful completion of this course will lead to national certification as a PADI Open Water Diver. Students must furnish mask, fins and snorkel. Prerequisites: Above average swimming skills, good physical condition, free of chronic sinus or ear conditions and asthma. Fee: $305, which includes text, diving tables, diving log, pool rental, and use of scuba equipment. (Offered fall and spring semester) Staff. 2
Applied Anatomy (PHED-204). An in-depth study of the organization and function of anatomical structures within the human body. Topics include: skin, connective tissue, nervous, musculature, skeletal, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, and urinary systems. Students who expect to major in athletic training must complete this course prior to the conclusion of their first-year. (Offered spring semester) Staff. 4
Intermediate Topics in Physical Education (PHED-299). A general category used only in the evaluation of transfer credit. Staff. 1-4
Principles of Strength Training and Condition (PHED-315). This course will explore the scientific principles, concepts and theories of strength training and conditioning. The student will study the principles founded in the exercise sciences and examine how they can best be applied in designing effective and safe strength and conditioning programs. (Offered spring semester) Staff. 4
Women in Sport (PHED-320). This course is designed to give students a comprehensive look at women in sport: past, present and future. This course will examine, analyze and synthesize the issues surrounding women. Each topic will be studied through readings, films, class discussions and reflect sport from historical, psychological, sociological, physiological, political and philosophical perspectives. This course satisfies the G.E. Minority/Women's Studies requirement. Cross-listed with Women's Studies. (Offered spring semester) Staff. 4
Psychology of Sport (PHED-325). This course will explore the theoretical and empirical research pertaining to the psychological determinants of athletic performance. Areas of interest include the history of sport psychology, personality, motivation, goal setting, fundamental beliefs, anxiety, causal attribution, communication and intra-term dynamics. The culminating experience of the course is a major paper in which students are expected to apply theory and research into a practical setting as they design a program to help improve some aspect of their athletic performance or promote an injured athlete's psychological well being during rehabilitation. Class includes a lab designed to be a setting in which students gain field experience through the practical application of the theories of sport psychology. (Offered fall semester) Staff. 4
Contemporary Issues in Physical Education, Health and Sports (PHED-328). This course will deal with the social, psychological, and ethical issues in physical education and sports. Topics to be covered will include: sexism, racism, children in sport, competition, social aspects of sports, high school and college sports and professional sports. All stages of physical education and sports will be included from recreational play to professional athletics. (Offered fall semester) Staff. 3
Basic Athletic Training (PHED-340). This course is designed to present introductory material that pertains to the study of athletic training. Material presented during lecture and laboratory experiences include: organization of the athletic training profession, functions of and interactions between medical and allied health professions, medical terminology, common medical conditions, principles of fitness, and methods by which athletic injuries are stabilized using tape and braces. Laboratories involve the teaching, demonstration, and mastery of taping, bracing, and splint construction. This class must be completed prior to the completion of the student's first-year if the student desires to major in athletic training. Three class periods and one laboratory weekly. (Offered fall semester) Staff. 4
Personal and Community Health (PHED-344). A study of the biological, psychological, and sociological data underlying a full spectrum of health related behaviors. A variety of topics including physical health, sexual habits and health, drug and alcohol use and family dynamics will be covered. In addition, students will complete a number of self-assessments with respect to their related behaviors. (Offered spring semester) Staff. 3
Nutrition (PHED-345). This course is designed to present the foundation of nutrition as it relates to physical education, athletics and the active population. The student will study the physiological processes involved in nutrition, as well as healthy eating habits, nutritional programming, and the disorders involved in the nutritional realm. Prerequisite: PHED 344, Personal and Community Health. (Offered spring semester) Staff. 4
Physical Education Teaching Practicum (PHED-350). This course provides the opportunity to gain practical experience working in various professional settings in the field of Physical Education. This course is graded S/U and fulfills the Practicum course that is required in the major concentration. Students will meet with a faculty member from the Department of Physical Education who will become the practicum instructor. If students plan to complete the practicum with an outside agency, it is recommended that arrangements be made in regard to field placement site prior to final registration. For details regarding this procedure, see the course instructor prior to pre-registration. Consent of the instructor is required for enrollment. (Offered fall and spring semesters) Staff. .5-3
Directed Study (PHED-361). Staff. 1-4
Directed Study (PHED-362). Staff. 1-4
Independent Study (PHED-363). Staff. 1-4
Independent Study (PHED-364). Staff. 1-4
Coaching Methods (PHED-375). This course will introduce students to the art and science of coaching. Students will explore different coaching philosophies and the principles of effective coaching. Proper communication skills, sport pedagogy, and sport physiology will also be presented. Students will read about different coaches that are leaders in their sport, and compare their methods of coaching. Students will discuss motivational strategies and current issues and trends in coaching athletes of all ages. Staff. 3
Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training (PHED-420). This lecture/laboratory course is designed to present the foundation of therapeutic modalities that are common to the area of injury/illness rehabilitation. Among the topics included in lecture and laboratory experiences are: biologic process of wound healing, thermal agents, cryotherapy, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, therapeutic drugs, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. This course includes one laboratory session each week during which students will demonstrate the therapeutic techniques discussed in lecture. (Offered fall semester) Staff. 4
Therapeutic Exercise in Athletic Training (PHED-421). This lecture/laboratory course is designed to present the foundation of therapeutic exercises that are common to the area of injury rehabilitation. Among the topics included in lecture and laboratory experiences are: range of motion, resistance exercise, stretching, joint mobilization, and neuromuscular control. This course includes one laboratory session each week during which students will demonstrate the therapeutic techniques discussed in lecture. (Offered spring semester) Staff. 4
History and Philosophy of Physical Education, Health and Sport (PHED-429). This course will examine the historical foundations of physical education, health and athletics through a study of the development of each area from early cultures to the present. Students will be introduced to the different philosophical theories that have influenced the profession and will start to develop their own philosophy. Students will discuss moral reasoning and ways to develop principles that will help preserve ethical values in sport. The psychological, sociological and cultural aspects of sport will be reviewed with an emphasis on the principles and ideas of the leaders who helped shape the profession. Offered as FYS fall semester) Staff. 4
Organization and Administration of Athletics and Physical Education (PHED-430). Students will study the administration of athletics, physical education and club/intramural sports. Students will be introduced to the various means of structuring an organization in order to achieve the objectives of physical education and athletics. The course will cover budget and various management functions, as well as the essential elements of leadership needed for the efficient administration of sport related programs. (Offered spring semester) Staff. 3
Athletic Training Administration (PHED-435). Material is presented within this class that pertains to the knowledge associated with the administration of health care settings. Topics included within this course are: medical planning, injury risk reduction, and health insurance. Additional topics include: facility planning, employment and common budgeting practices. (Offered spring semester) Staff. 4
Exercise Physiology (PHED-438). The primary purpose of this course is to study the effects of physical activity on human physiology. Various forms of exercise will be considered relative to both their immediate and long-range effects. Topics include history; stress and general adaptation syndrome; stress in relation to exercise and the endocrine system; motor activity; skeletal muscle structure and function; energy metabolism and recovery; and principles of conditioning and the training effects. (Offered fall semester) Staff. 3
Kinesiology (PHED-439). This course is a study of the anatomical and mechanical fundamentals of human motion. The course will examine various joint systems in the body with an emphasis on the forces and biomechanical factors that operate on the muscles, connective tissue and bones in each joint system. Sports specific movements and injury risk factors will also be discussed. Prerequisite: PHED 204. (Offered spring semester) Staff. 3
Orthopedic Injury and Illness Assessment (PHED-441). This lecture/laboratory course provides an opportunity for students to comprehend and master the techniques by which orthopedic injuries and common illnesses are evaluated by health care professionals. Each week students are presented with one laboratory session in which the evaluative techniques discussed during lecture are demonstrated and mastered. Prerequisite: PHED 204. (Offered fall semester) Staff. 4
Senior Research (PHED-451). Staff. 4
Senior Research (PHED-452). Staff. 4