Radford University
Graduate Catalog
for 1999-2000
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION
William Zuti, Acting Chairperson
Graduate Faculty
Stephen A. Ames, Jerry Beasley, Gibson Darden, Michael Dumin, Charles Taylor,
Martin Turnauer, Beverly Zeakes, William B. Zuti.
(For more information, follow the link above to the department's
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- minimum grade point average of 2.75 overall and in the major
- test score on Graduate Record Examina-tion, Praxis, or Miller Analogies Test
- two letters of reference
MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The Graduate Program is designed to acquaint students with research and research methods in health and physical education; to broaden students' background in a variety of specific areas related to health and physical education; and to increase students' knowledge of statistical methods and treatment of data. Students are required to research and write an in-depth paper in an area of their choice.
The program provides students interested in the field of physical education a variety of opportunities to broaden their backgrounds by learning new skills and refining old skills. An in-depth knowledge of the professional physical education literature is a prerequisite to efficient teaching and/or further study of physical education and sport in today's changing society.
Students pursuing the physical education major must have an undergraduate degree in physical education or 36 semester hours of required core credits in physical education and related areas at the undergraduate level. Students should take one of the following three tests before enrolling: Graduate Record Exam, Praxis Series or Miller Analogies Test. Thirty semester hours are required.
Program Requirements - 30 hrs.
Required Courses - 21-24 hrs.
PHED 601. Recent Research in Physical Education. - 3
PHED 605. Organization and Administration of Health/Fitness and Sports Program.
- (3)
or
PHED 660. Promotional Practices for Health/Fitness/Sport. - 3
PHED 625. Exercise Science. - 3
PHED 634. Motor Learning. - 3
HLTH 665. Nutrition for Fitness. - 3
PHED 675. Analysis of Measurement Data in Physical Education. - 3
PHED 698. Directed Study. - (3)
or
PHED 699. Research and Thesis. (6) - 3-6
Electives - 6-9 hrs.
A single minor field may be included, if the student takes a 12-hour concentration of classes in another discipline.
Several areas of emphasis are available, including sports management and sports medicine.
Graduate standing is a prerequisite to all 600-level courses. Eighty percent of the credit hours in the major and 80 percent of the hours in the overall program must be in 600-level courses, which can be taken only by graduate students.
FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
The final comprehensive exam is designed to elevate the knowledge acquired by the candidate in the major and minor areas of concentration, and assess the candidate's ability to express ideas and facts coherently and concisely. The candidate is responsible for all course content, directed studies and/or thesis. The criterion for passing the exam is performance by the candidate that is acceptable to a majority of the members serving on the examination committee. The student should present the "Report of Final Comprehensive Examination" form to the committee at the time of the examination. Forms are available in the Graduate College office. For additional information, see Final Comprehensive Examination.
COURSES OFFERED FOR GRADUATE CREDIT
Any of the following 500-level courses can be taken for graduate credit provided the student has the necessary prerequisites and if the same course or a comparable course was not taken as part of the student's undergraduate program. Enrollment in 500-level courses for graduate credit requires upper division or graduate standing. The course(s) must be taught by graduate faculty.
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION COURSES
PHED 503. Classroom Management and Discipline in Physical Education.
(3)
Three hours lecture.
Study of the problems associated with discipline and classroom management
and approaches to improved discipline and classroom management.
HLTH 545. Foundations of Health. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Presents scientific knowledge of health and disease; student formulates
a philosophy based on principles and foundations of health.
HLTH 550. Current Health Problems (Topical). (1-5)
Hours and credit arranged according to nature and scope of selected topic.
Study of implications selected current health problems hold for educator,
their effects on society and possible means for their amelioration. May
be taken twice.
HLTH 551. Drug Use and Drug Abuse Education. (3)
Three hours lecture.
A study of the effects of drug use and abuse upon society and the public
schools. Fall.
HLTH 552. Human Diseases. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Study of nature, prevention, control and treatment of human diseases and
principles related to causality of disease and body's ability to resist.
HLTH 560. National/International Health. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Analysis of public and international health issues as they relate to the
individual, community and society.
PHED 596. Topical Seminar in Health and Physical Education. (1-3)
Hours to be arranged.
A study of specific areas of current interest in physical education. Topics
to be announced.
HLTH 665. Nutrition for Fitness. (3)
Three hour lecture.
Course designed to study relationships of fitness, exercise, and physical
activity as it relates to nutrition. Includes information and current research
on human energy systems, weight control, sports nutrition and proper dieting.
PHED 601. Recent Research in Physical Education. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Introduction to research methods and related techniques necessary to properly
evaluate research literature in health and physical education. Special attention
given to selection of a research problem.
PHED 605. Organization and Administration of Health/Fitness and Sport
Programs. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Basic principles and techniques of organization and administration of health/fitness,
physical education, athletic and sport programs, facilities, and staff.
PHED 621. Foundations and Practices of Physical Education in the Elementary
School. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Teaching experience at the elementary school level or
permission of the instructor.
An overview of physical education in the elementary school, including the
study of the relationship between academic achievement and motor performance.
PHED 622. Sports Medicine. (3)
Three hours lecture/laboratory.
Prerequisites: HLTH 321, PHED 392.
An in-depth study of athletic injuries: causes, treatment and rehabilitation.
PHED 625. Exercise Science. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: PHED 392.
A study of the immediate and long-range effects physical exertion and training
have upon the organic functions of the body.
PHED 630. Historical and Philosophical Bases for Physical Education.
(3)
Three hours lecture.
Evolution of the various philosophies that have influenced practices in
physical education from primitive days to the current era.
PHED 632. Study of Sport. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Introduction to the concept of sport and the importance of sport in contemporary
American culture.
PHED 634. Motor Learning. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: PHED 394 or permission of the instructor.
Study of the principles involved in learning motor skills and their application
to physical education.
PHED 660. Promotional Practices for Health/Fitness/Sport. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Examination of concept of health/fitness/sport as a business with emphasis
on understanding methods of promotions and marketing specific to the health/fitness/sport
industry.
PHED 663. Advanced Exercising Testing and Prescription. (3)
Three hours lecture/laboratory.
Prerequisites: PHED 392.
Course designed to provide graduate students in physical and health education
with opportunity to study exercise testing and prescription. Testing techniques
and interpretation of data will be examined for cardiovascular and muscular
systems and how they relate to the health/fitness industry.
PHED 675. Analysis of Measurement Data in Physical Education. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Study and interpretation of means implicit in the data concerning relations,
similarities and differences involving group data.
PHED 685. Foundations and Practices of Physical Education for Special
Populations. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PHED 385, teaching or work experience with special populations;
or consent of the instructor.
Overview of physical education for special populations including diagnostic
and prescriptive teaching in the areas of physical fitness, psychomotor
skills, perceptual-motor theories and the relationship between pre-academic
or academic achievements and psycho-motor performance.
PHED 696. Topical Seminar in Health and Physical Education. (1-3)
One to three hours lecture or lab equivalent.
Study in a specific area of current interest in physical education with
specific topics to be selected. May be taken for up to six hours of credit.
PHED 697. Physical Education Practicum. (3-6)
Nine hours per week; three semester hours credit.
Prerequisites: A minimum of six semester hours of credit in approved
courses, and permission of the adviser and department chairperson.
Offers additional practical experience in physical education and/or athletics.
Experience will be under joint supervision of qualified professional and
Radford University faculty. Grades recorded as Pass/Fail. Course may be
taken for up to six hours of credit. Approval forms are available in the
department office.
PHED 698. Directed Study. (1-4)
Hours and credit to be arranged.
Prerequisites: Approval of the adviser and department chair.
Maximum of six credit hours from PHED 698 may be applied toward the master's
degree.
See Directed Study
PHED 699. Research and Thesis. (1-6)
Hours and credit to be arranged with the approval of the dean of the Graduate
School.
See Thesis.
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