Note: Activity courses may be repeated for credit. Students may apply
a maximum of eight units for the total degree requirements.
Aquatics (PE AC)
4. Swimming for Beginners (1)
101. Advanced Lifesaving (2)
Prerequisite: 500-yard swim in 10 minutes or less.
103. Swim for Fitness (1)
Prerequisite: intermediate swim ability.
107. Water Safety Instructor Course
(2; not repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite: 500-yard swim in 10 minutes or less; current advanced lifesaving
certification.
12. Elementary Social Dance (1)
(Former PE AC 112A)
13. Square Dance (1)
(Former PE AC 113A)
112. Intermediate Social Dance (1)
Prerequisite: PE AC 12 or equivalent. (Former PE AC 112B)
50. Self-defense (1)
(Former PE AC 150)
51. Self-defense for Women (1)
(Former PE AC 151)
52. Skiing (2)
Limited to novice skiers. (Approximate course fee, $50) (Former PE AC 152)
54. Elementary Tennis (1)
(Former PE AC 154)
60. Yoga (1)
(Former PE AC 160)
117. Intermediate Archery (1)
Prerequisite: PE AC 17 or equivalent. (Former PE AC 117B)
119A. Intermediate Badminton (1)
Prerequisite: PE AC 19 or equivalent. (Former PE AC 119B)
119B. Advanced Badminton (1)
Prerequisite: PE AC 119A or equivalent. (Former PE AC 119C)
120. Cycling for Fitness (2)
Prerequisite: PE AC 20 or equivalent. (Former PE AC 120B)
121. Intermediate Strength Training (2)
Prerequisite: PE AC 21 or equivalent. (Former PE AC 121B)
122. Intermediate Bowling (1)
Prerequisite: PE AC 22 or equivalent. (Approximate course fee, $25) (Former
PE AC 122B)
124. Intermediate Conditioning Exercises and Aerobics (1)
Prerequisite: PE AC 24 or equivalent. (Former PE AC 124A)
127. Intermediate Fencing (1)
Prerequisite: PE AC 27 or equivalent. (Former PE AC 127B)
130. Intermediate Golf (2)
Prerequisite: PE AC 30 or equivalent. (Approximate course fee, $50) (Formerly
PE AC 130B)
131. Intermediate Gymnastics (1)
Prerequisite: PE AC 31 or equivalent. (Approximate course fee, $50) (Formerly
PE AC 131B)
140. Intermediate Karate (1)
Prerequisite: PE AC 40 or equivalent. Japanese style of Shotokan Karate.
(Formerly PE AC 140B)
146. Intermediate Racquetball (1)
Prerequisite: PE AC 46 or equivalent. (Formerly PE AC 146B)
154A. Intermediate Tennis (1)
Prerequisite: PE AC 54 or equivalent. (Formerly PE AC 154B)
154B. Advanced Tennis (1)
Prerequisite: PE AC 154A or equivalent. (Formerly PE AC 154C)
68. Soccer (1)
70. Flag Football (1)
(Formerly PE AC 170)
71. Elementary Volleyball (1)
(Formerly PE AC 171A)
73. Softball (1)
(Formerly PE AC 173)
80T. Topics in Physical Education (1-2)
Participation in and investigation of selected physical activities not in
current curriculum. (Formerly PE AC 180T)
171A. Intermediate Volleyball (1)
Prerequisite: PE AC 71 or equivalent. (Formerly PE AC 171B)
171B. Advanced Volleyball (1)
Prerequisite: PE AC 171A or equivalent. U.S.V.B.A. rules will be followed.
(Formerly PE AC 171C)
107. Internship in Athletic Training (1; max total 4)
Prerequisites: P E 106A, H S 48, PhyAn 33 or 64 and admission into Athletic
Training Program. Practical experience in the field of athletic training.
108. Organization of Intramural Sports-Recreational Games (2)
Organization, administration, and promotion of intramural activities.
111. The Olympic Games (3)
History, development, significance, and future of the Olympic Games; Olympian
as a microcosm of cross cultural and interpersonal understandings and relationships.
General Education CAPSTONE Cluster course.
112C. Officiating Track and Field (1)
Analysis and interpretation of rules for track; procedures, mechanics, and
practice in officiating. (1-2 hour lecture/lab) (Spring only)
114. Aerobic Exercise Program Development (2)
A class designed to train the student in aerobic fitness class leadership
and aerobic exercise program development. (1 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Spring
only)
115D. Theory and Analysis of Gymnastics (3)
Prerequisite: gymnastics skill tests. Analysis of skill performance, theory
of progressions, class organization, spotting techniques, development of
routines, legal aspects, and safety. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
115K. Theory and Analysis of Fitness and Conditioning (3)
Prerequisites: P E 156A, 156B. Study, practice, analysis, and development
of fitness and weight control programs. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
125A. Coaching Football (3)
Principles underlying participation in competitive football. (Spring only)
125B. Coaching Basketball (3)
Principles underlying participation in competitive basketball. (Fall only)
125C. Coaching Track and Field (3)
Principles underlying participation in competitive track and field.
125D. Coaching Baseball (3)
Principles underlying participation in competitive baseball. (Fall only)
135B. Theory and Analysis of Wrestling and Combative Activities (3)
Rules, philosophy, scoring, training, skill analysis, and progression in
wrestling and other combative activities. Analysis and practice of skills.
(2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Spring only)
135E. Theory and Analysis of Basketball/Flag Football/Softball (3)
Prerequisite: skill tests in basketball, flag football, and softball. Analysis
and performance of skills and strategies. Theory of skill progressions,
class organization, officiating, and evaluation. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
135H. Theory and Analysis of Soccer/Volleyball (3)
Prerequisite: volleyball skill test. Analysis and performance of skills
and strategies. Theory of skill progressions, class organization, officiating,
and evaluation. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
144. Instructional Laboratory (1)
Limited to major students. Designed to provide an opportunity to work in
an instructional situation.
145A. Theory and Analysis of Aquatics (3)
Prerequisite: aquatics skill test. Study and practice of varied levels of
swim strokes; elements of diving; skills basic to lifesaving; skill progression;
water polo, scuba diving, synchronized swimming, training for competition,
basic elements of adapted aquatics. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
145B. Theory and Analysis of Tennis/Badminton (3)
Prerequisite: tennis skill test. Study and practice of strokes and tactics;
rules; history; skill progression for various levels. (2 lecture, 2 lab
hours)
145C. Theory and Analysis of Golf/Archery (3)
Prerequisite: golf skill test. Study and practice of values and fundamentals
in golf and archery. Organization and conduct in physical education programs.
(2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
145D. Theory and Analysis of Folk, Square, and Social Dance (3)
Prerequisite: folk dance skill test. Analysis and practice of basic skills
of folk, square, and social dance. Development of understanding and appreciation
of these forms of dance in various cultures. Study and practice of leadership
skills in recreational dance. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
146. Movement Education Clinic for Educationally Handicapped Children
(3; max total 9; repeatable for credit)
Clinical experience in diagnosis and evaluation of movement skills and needs
of educationally handicapped children followed by individual prescriptive
program development and instruction. Experience to include program planning,
execution, and ongoing evaluation.
147. Physical Growth and Development (3)
Prerequisite: PhyAn 33. Physical growth and development from prenatal period
through old age with emphasis on motor development.
148. Biophysical Aspects of Aging (3)
(Same as Geron 148.) Theories of aging, biological mechanisms of the aging
process, and the role of physical activity in those physiological functions
influenced by age. (Spring only)
150. Perceptual Motor Development (3)
Prerequisite: P E 147. The study of perceptual motor development, with consideration
of the organization and integration of sensory information and motor response
and the theoretical approaches to developmental programs.
152. Physical Education for Children (3)
Theory, analysis, and study of movement experiences, skills and materials,
appropriate for children. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
153. Principles of Physical Education: Philosophical, Psychological,
and Sociological (3)
Prerequisites: P E 30, 31. Examination of personal and cultural experiences
in creative and competitive sport, exercise and dance events from philosophical,
psychological, and sociological perspectives.
156A. Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisites: PhyAn 33 or 64-65; P E 31. Human movement: biological and
mechanical bases, application of skeletomuscular considerations and principles
of mechanics to human movements.
156B. Physiology of Exercise (3)
Prerequisites: PhyAn 33 or 64-65, P E 31, and FScN 54 or 147. Physiologic
bases of movement, work, and exercise; physiologic concepts related to such
processes as respiration, circulation, muscle function, metabolism, heat
regulation, and to their roles in physical activity.
157A. Adapted Physical Education (3)
Prerequisite: P E 156A. The design, implementation, and evaluation of individually
prescribed adapted physical education programs for the handicapped in school
and special settings. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
157B. Prescriptive Teaching in Adapted Physical Education (2)
Prerequisites: P E 157A, P E 159B. The design, implementation, and evaluation
of individually prescribed adapted physical education programs for the handicapped
in school and special settings. (1 lecture, 2 lab hours)
158A. Physical Education for the Severely Handicapped (2)
The study of motor, behavioral, and learning characteristics of the severely
handicapped and the development of appropriate movement and sports activities.
158B. Physical Education for the Orthopedically Handicapped (2)
The study of motor, behavioral, and learning characteristics of the orthopedically
handicapped and the development of appropriate movement and sports activities.
159A. Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (3)
Prerequisite: P E 30. The study of the selection, construction, evaluation,
and administration of both norm referenced and criterion referenced tests
for use in judging various aspects of physical performance and knowledge.
The application of electronic word processing, statistical methodology,
and the interpretation of statistics.
159B. Sensory Motor Evaluation (2)
Prerequisites: P E 150, P E 159A. The study of evaluation methods and tests
used to appraise sensory-motor functioning, and the application or adaptation
of these devices to fit specific populations.
162. Coaching Concepts (3)
Current problems of coaches in the school setting; techniques of motivation,
organization, and public relations. (Spring only)
180T. Topics in Physical Education and Sport (1-3; max total 12)
Topics relating to analysis, performance, theory, current trends, and research
in human movement specific to motor learning in programs of physical education
and sport not available through current curricula offerings for the undergraduate
or graduate student.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading.
199. Supervised Work Experience (1-2; max total 4)
Prerequisites: upper-division status, GPA 2.5 last 30 units, permission
of department chair and instructor. CR/NC grading only.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Physical Education (P E)
220. Seminar in Special Physical Education (3)
Seminar dealing with current topics in special physical education: physiological
and psychological profiles of disabled individuals, federal and state legislation,
assessment, and designing individualized exercise programs. Students will
explore computer-assisted and managed instruction as related to special
physical education.
222. Analysis of Athletic Performance (3)
Prerequisite: P E 156A and 156H. Consideration of the factors affecting
performance in various sports. Application of laws of physics, principles
of exercise, physiological and psychological considerations to human performance.
Intensive research in the analysis of sports skills.
223. Scientific Bases of Motor Learning (3)
The psychophysiological study of motor learning and movement behavior. Evolution
of theories and approaches utilized in the study of skill learning, and
the examination of factors which facilitate or deter acquisition. Application
of concepts through extensive laboratory experiences. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours)
230. Statistical Inference in Physical Education (3)
Theory and nature of statistical inference; study of statistical methodology
relating to the selection of the most appropriate statistical technique,
and the interpretation of findings. Required of all M.A. candidates.
231. Research in Physical Education and Recreation (3)
Seminar in research methods appropriate for physical education, exercise
science, and related professions: use of information retrieval technology;
critiquing, conducting and reporting research. Required of all M.A. candidates.
233. Advanced Exercise Physiology I:
Metabolic and Neuromuscular Physiology (3)
Prerequisites: P E 156A, 156B; Chem 3A, 3B. Detailed study of the biochemistry
of energy metabolism, biophysical and functional concepts related to interaction
of nerve and muscle, and response to training. Theoretical concepts supported
by extensive practical experience in the human performance lab. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
234. Advanced Exercise Physiology II:
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology (3)
Prerequisites: P E 156A, 156B. In-depth study of cardiovascular and respiratory
concepts related to exercise, training, health, disease, and aging. Theoretical
concepts are supported by extensive practical experience in the human performance
lab. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
240. Facilities and Equipment in Physical Education (3)
Functional planning of indoor and outdoor facilities for schools and recreation
centers. Design and layout of school physical education-athletic facilities.
Evaluation of school plants in the Fresno and Valley area. Budget considerations
in planning for the purchase of equipment.
241. Administration in Physical Education (3)
Examination of innovative ideas in the fields of education and physical
education which relate 'to physical education administration. Emphasis on
discovering ways to incorporate recent information to establish programs.
242. Program Development in Physical Education (3)
Study of the current education scene to provide students with an understanding
of the role that school physical education plays in today's education. Identification
of sound procedure and practice in organizing and conducting relevant programs
of physical education.
250T. Topics in Physical Education (3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Advanced studies in theoretical research in selected topics.
260. Historical Concepts of Physical Education (3)
Interpretation of exercise and sport in western thought and practice, from
3000 B.C. to the present.
261. Philosophical and Ethical Inquiry in Physical Education and Sport
(3)
Philosophic/critical examination of current and classical literature in
physical education, sport, and exercise science. Understanding systems of
thought, their application; analysis of, as well as support for, points
of view in verbal and written communication. Required of all M.A. candidates.
262. Social Implications of Sport (3)
Cultural and social factors related to play, games, and athletic contests;
social parameters in the conduct and management of school athletic programs;
emphasis on research studies.
263. Psychology of Sport (3)
An examination of the concepts in sports psychology, motivational variables,
emotional states and personality variables; mental states, behavioral techniques
and strategies; and issues in sports psychology.
285. Internship in Administration (3-6)
Prerequisite: P E 230, 231, 241 and 261. Experience in critical and
independent thinking in a mentored, administrative setting in an accredited
physical education and/or athletic program within the university's service
area. CR/NC grading only.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement --Independent Study. Approved for SP grading.
298. Project (3-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion,
submission, and/or demonstration of an original project. Creativity shall
be a prime factor. Abstract required, e.g., choreograph gymnastic performance,
organize square/folk dance program, compose audio-visual representation
of sport forms. Approved for SP grading.
299. Thesis (2-6)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion,
and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree. Approved
for SP grading.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Physical Education (P E)
310. Analysis of Team Activities
(1-3; max total 12 if no area repeated)
Prerequisite: teaching or coaching experience or by permission of instructor.
An analysis of the techniques, methods, procedures, and theory of team sports.
320. Analysis of Individual Activities
(1-3; max total 12 if no area repeated)
Prerequisite: teaching or coaching experience or by permission of instructor.
An analysis of the techniques, methods, procedures, and theory of individual
activities.