Physical Education 1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Teacher Certification in Physical Education Department Website (http://www.ed.sc.edu/PHYSED/) 1. If the semester, yearly, or cumulative grade point average of a student Linda Nigles, Chair is below 2.75, the student will receive notification in writing from the department of the GPA jeopardy. The Department of Physical Education offers a B.S. degree in physical 2. If a student has two consecutive semesters of grade point averages education and a minor in school athletic coaching. below 2.75 and a cumulative grade point average below 2.75, the student will be suspended from academic programs in the Admission to Professional Programs Department of Physical Education. Students must be formally admitted to the professional programs in 3. To be reinstated the student must achieve an overall grade point teacher certification. Specific requirements are listed below. average of 2.75 and have the endorsement of the Department of Physical Education. Teacher Certification The teacher certification program is an CAEP-approved program that Programs prepares people to teach physical education and coach in public and • Physical Education (Athletic Coaching) Minor (https:// private schools from grades K to 12. The requirements for acceptance academicbulletins.sc.edu/undergraduate/education/physical- into the professional program in teacher certification include a minimum education/physical-education-athletic-coaching-minor/) 2.75 overall GPA, a passing score on the South Carolina required basic • Physical Education, B.S.P.E. (https://academicbulletins.sc.edu/ skills assessment, a passing score on the Educational and Economic undergraduate/education/physical-education/physical-education- Development Act (EEDA) assessment, a minimum of 60 credit hours, and bspe/) a C or better in EDFI 300, EDPY 401, PEDU 570, ENGL 101, and ENGL 102. For a complete listing and description of all program requirements, please refer to the USC Department of Physical Education Student Handbook. Courses PEDU 100 - Contemporary Physical Activity (1 Credit) Transfer admission into degree programs in the Development of skills in an identified area. Course content will vary and Department of Physical Education be announced by title. May be repeated as topics vary. Physical Education Teacher Certification PEDU 101 - Self-Defense For Women (1 Credit) 1. Students from regionally accredited colleges and universities must Basic knowledge and understanding of the culture and context in which have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) to interpersonal violence occurs, the root causes and patterns of behavior enter preprofessional programs in physical education. Note: To be within violent relationships, self defense against forcible attacks, eligible to take upper level Physical Education coursework and for making immediate decisions when confronted with an assault, and the progression into the Professional Program in Education, students procedures necessary after an assault has occurred. must achieve a minimum 2.75 overall GPA. PEDU 102 - Contemporary Physical Activity (1-3 Credits) 2. A grade of C or better must be earned on all courses listed for Course contact will vary and be announced by title. May be repeated as admission to the professional program in physical education. topics vary. 3. Students may not transfer credit for any course which carries a grade PEDU 103 - Jogging (1 Credit) less than C. Exercise, lectures, and self-evaluation for weight control and fitness Progression Requirements improvement. PEDU 104 - Personal Fitness and Weight Control (1 Credit) A student in physical education must earn a C or better in all major Advanced techniques for controlling weight and improving fitness course work, including major and minor emphases, education courses, through exercise, lectures, and self-evaluation. required sciences, analytical reasoning option, and ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. PEDU 105 - Weight Training (1 Credit) Fundamentals of progressive resistance exercise training. Students may attempt to earn a satisfactory grade in a major course no PEDU 106 - Advanced Weight Training (1 Credit) more than two times. Only if a valid case for taking the course a third time Advanced techniques. is established will such be allowed. Validity of a case will be determined Prerequisites: PEDU 105. by departmental review of a formal petition. Completion of remedial course work may be required. PEDU 107 - Group Exercise (1 Credit) Cardio-respiratory fitness, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, Standards for general eligibility to continue in the University are and agility through various group exercise formats while utilizing a variety described in the bulletin. The Department of Physical Education has of equipment. additional standards. PEDU 108 - Fitness Swimming (1 Credit) Individualized physical conditioning through lap swimming and aquatic calisthenics, games, and activities. Prerequisites: PEDU 140. 2 Physical Education PEDU 109 - ROTC Conditioning (1 Credit) PEDU 130 - Intermediate Golf (1 Credit) Exercise testing, technique, and leadership, program design and Intermediate strokes and strategies; heavier emphasis on the total golf implementation, nutrition, individual and team competitions, and other swing. forms of training. Prerequisites: PEDU 114. PEDU 110 - Orientation to Physical Education (1 Credit) PEDU 131 - Basketball/Soccer (1 Credit) Experiences in a variety of physical-activity areas. Students will learn to perform basic skills as well as to implement game PEDU 111 - Badminton (1 Credit) strategies. Major consideration will be given on how to teach each sport. Basic strokes and introduction to the history, rules, and strategy of the PEDU 132 - Intermediate Tennis (1 Credit) game. Intermediate skills and strategies. PEDU 112 - Basketball (1 Credit) Prerequisites: PEDU 121. Fundamental skills of game performance. Strategy, rules, and basic offenses and defenses. PEDU 133 - Track and Field (1 Credit) Fundamental skills, rules, and terminology. PEDU 113 - Bowling (1 Credit) Fundamental skills and techniques of bowling. PEDU 134 - Flying Disc Sports (1 Credit) Fundamentals and strategies of disc golf, ultimate and various physical PEDU 114 - Golf (1 Credit) activities using flying discs in recreational and competitive situations. Basic strokes, rules, and strategy of golf. PEDU 135 - Tai-Chi-Chuan (1 Credit) PEDU 115 - Gymnastics (1 Credit) Students will learn to perform basic Tai-Chi-Chuan skills. Major Fundamentals of gymnastics on the trampoline and balance beam; consideration will be given to breathing skills and meditation to relieve tumbling, parallel bars, rings, and the horse. stress. PEDU 116 - Handball (1 Credit) PEDU 136 - Yoga (1 Credit) Fundamentals, strategy, and rules of handball. Fundamental skills and terminology. PEDU 117 - Karate (1 Credit) PEDU 137 - Tae Kwon Do (1 Credit) Fundamentals. Fundamental skills of Tae Kwon Do. PEDU 118 - Rugby (1 Credit) PEDU 138 - Softball/Volleyball (1 Credit) Fundamental skills for game performance. Students will learn to perform basic skills as well as to implement game PEDU 119 - Soccer (1 Credit) strategies. Major consideration will be given on how to teach each sport. Fundamental skills for game performance; history, rules, and game PEDU 139 - Tennis/Track (1 Credit) strategy. Students will learn to perform basic skills as well as to implement game PEDU 120 - Softball (1 Credit) strategies. Major consideration will be given on how to teach each sport. Fundamental skills for game performance; history, rules, and game PEDU 140 - Beginning Swimming (1 Credit) strategy. Skills for safety and recreation. PEDU 121 - Beginning Tennis (1 Credit) PEDU 141 - Intermediate Swimming (1 Credit) Basic strokes, history, rules, and strategy of the game. Prerequisite: PEDU 140. PEDU 122 - Volleyball (1 Credit) PEDU 142 - Lifeguard Training (1 Credit) Recreational and competitive volleyball skills. Skills of lifesaving. PEDU 123 - Pilates (1 Credit) Prerequisites: swim 500 yards, tread water for one minute, and swim 20 Focus is placed on mind-body exercises which help strengthen and feet underwater. condition the muscles. Each exercise will focus on building core strength, lengthening muscles, and improving flexibility. Proper breathing will also PEDU 143 - Water Safety Instructor Certification (1 Credit) be demonstrated for each exercise in order to achieve the maximum Skills, methods, and techniques to teach Red Cross Swimming and Life benefits. Saving. Prerequisites: 17 years of age; sound physical condition; possession of PEDU 124 - Fencing (1 Credit) the Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving Certificate, a Red Cross Swimmer Basic foil-fencing techniques, rules, terminology, history, and etiquette. Certificate, or the ability to perform the Swimmer Course. PEDU 125 - Intermediate Karate (1 Credit) Prerequisite: PEDU 117. PEDU 144 - Beginning Springboard Diving (1 Credit) Basic dives and aesthetics of springboard diving. PEDU 126 - Badminton/Golf (1 Credit) Prerequisites: tread water and swim 20 feet underwater. Students will learn to perform basic skills as well as to implement game strategies. Major consideration will be given on how to teach each sport. PEDU 145 - Skin and Scuba Diving (1 Credit) PEDU 127 - Field Hockey (1 Credit) Safe and effective use of equipment with emphasis on principles and Fundamental skills, rules, and terminology of field hockey. physical laws of diving. Prerequisites: ability to swim at the intermediate level. PEDU 128 - Football (1 Credit) Fundamental