Physical Education, Recreation Emphasis (PHYED.BS)

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Health, Exercise Science, and Secondary Education

Physical Education (Recreation emphasis) leads to careers in various recreational settings. A leadership track prepares students for careers in city/county agencies, YMCAs, or college campuses. A second track focuses on outdoor recreation, emphasizing teaching in canoeing, backpacking, and more.

Degree Checklist

For a check list of all the courses required for this degree program and a suggested four-year sequence of study, please click on the link below.

General Education Requirements - Total Hours: 46-52

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NOTE: Students in this major must take MTHS-135 Introduction to Statistics as their general core mathematics course. They will also take Human Biology in the Specialty Area, which will fulfill their general core science requirement.

Specialty Area Requirements

BIOS 110 - Human Biology Credit Hours: 4

A foundations course in biological science which focuses on the general concepts of life as demonstrated by the human body through its chemistry, organization and continuity. A practical and relevant approach to understanding and maintenance is presented. Requires co-requisite enrollment in BIOS-110L. Open to non-science majors only.

EXSC 335 - Exercise Physiology I Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to provide the essential physiological background that is necessary for an understanding of the human response to exercise.

Prerequisites

BIOS-110 or HSCS-231 or BIOS-332

EXSC 365 - Kinesiology Credit Hours: 3

Review of basic anatomy, primarily the muscular system; relationship of the fundamental laws of physics to human movement, and mechanical principles of skill instruction and analysis.

Prerequisites

BIOS-110 or HSCS-231 or BIOS-332

BIOS 231 - Principles of Nutrition Credit Hours: 3

The study of food and its relationship to the well-being of the human body with emphasis upon metabolism, nutritive value and quantitative requirements of food at different age and development levels. The selection and eating of foods at different economic, social and cultural levels are also studied.

Prerequisites

CHYS-131, CHYS-132, CHYS-135, CHYS-161 or CHYS-162 (OR EDUC-199 OR PHED-201 for Education majors)ANDBIOS-110 or BIOS-161 (OR EXSC-205 OR EXSC-215 for Exercise Science and Health/Wellness Education majors)

HLTH 291 - Principles of Nutrition Credit Hours: 3

Study of food and its relationship to the well-being of the human body with emphasis upon metabolism, nutritive value and quantitative requirements of food at different age and development levels. The selection and eating of foods at different economic, social and cultural levels are also studied.

HLTH 352 - Substance Use and Abuse Credit Hours: 2

A study in the basic principles of drug action, side effects and toxic effects. Implications for the health education professional will be emphasized.

HLTH 353 - Safety and First Aid Credit Hours: 2

The nature and causes of accidents, safety measures for the prevention of common accidents in the home, school, industry, transportation and recreation.

HLTH 357 - Human Sexuality Credit Hours: 3

This course is a study of the sociological, psychological, biological, ethical and legal components of human sexuality.

PHED 201 - Foundations of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science Credit Hours: 1

An introduction to the field of health, physical education and exercise science including aims, objectives, history, philosophy, programs, principles, basic concepts of organization and administration, professional organizations, and the relationship of Christian commitment to the fields.

Prerequisites

None.

PHED 211/212/213 - Sports Management Field Experience Credit Hours: 1

Sophomore students are actively involved in leadership, planning, and execution of a local program that deals with the skills needed in the field of sports management or recreation.

Prerequisites

HESSE Chair approval.

PHED 311/312/313 - Sports Management Field Experience Credit Hours: 1

Junior students are actively involved in leadership, planning, and execution of a local program that deals with the skills needed in the field of sports management or recreation.

Prerequisites

HESSE Chair approval.

PHED 342 - Teaching Adapted Physical Education Credit Hours: 2

A course to prepare education majors to work with the atypical physical education and special needs student. Emphasis is on identification, evaluation, monitoring of medication and appropriate delivery of services. This includes those students who are medically fragile in inclusive settings.

PHED 380 - Principles of Elementary Physical Education Instruction Credit Hours: 2

This course is designed to provide the pedagogy and practical aspects of planning, organizing, administering, and evaluating an elementary physical education curriculum.   Various theories of instruction as well as exposure to developmentally appropriate activities will be discussed.  

PHED 390 - Principles of Secondary Physical Education Instruction Credit Hours: 2

This course is designed to provide the pedagogy and practical aspects of planning, organizing, administering, and evaluating  a middle grades and high school physical education curriculum as well as the wellness curriculum.  This instruction will be guided by the Tennessee State Physical Education and Wellness Standards. 

PHED 440 - Motor Learning & Development Credit Hours: 3

A study of theoretical constructs of learning and knowledge of motor learning principles relating to neuromuscular and response mechanisms, feedback motivation, stress anxiety factors, and the variable influences to the acquisition of motor skills.

PHED 441 - Assessment and Evaluation in Wellness, Recreation, and Exercise Science Credit Hours: 3

A course designed to assist future teachers in understanding the place, types and importance of measurement in the teaching process.

PHED 495 - Integration of Faith and Practice - Capstone Credit Hours: 3

This capstone course is designed to provide health science, physical education, recreation, athletic training majors with opportunities to study discuss, defend and integrate a Christ-centered worldview in the health care, recreation and education arenas.

Prerequisites

A student enrolling in this class must have at least 90 hours of complete course credit. Spring semester only.

Outdoor Recreation Track

BIOS 112 - Environmental Science Credit Hours: 4

A course that presents elementary concepts of scientific methodology and discusses issues relevant to understanding the natural environment and human activity. Scientific, political, and socioeconomic aspects of human activity related to the environment will be introduced and examined. This course will aim toward instilling an understanding of how and what scientifically-based points of view have contributed to the current climate of discussion regarding the environment. This course will emphasize the development of critical thinking as well as investigative and comprehension skills. Requires co-requisite enrollment in BIOS-112L. Open to non-science majors only.

RECR 132 - Outdoor Recreational Activities Credit Hours: 1

A course designed to provide knowledge and skill development in a variety of outdoor recreational activities, including camping, hiking, backpacking, whitewater rafting and orienteering. An extra fee is required for this course.

RECR 232 - Backpacking and Camping Credit Hours: 3

A recreational and wilderness skills course in backpacking and camping. Topics include low impact camping techniques, orienteering and environment preservation. Emphasis is on safety, skill development, trip planning and development of personal teaching style. An extra fee is required for this course.

RECR 233 - Water-Based Recreation Credit Hours: 3

A recreational skills course in flatwater and whitewater kayaking and canoeing. Emphasis is on safety, skill development, trip planning and teaching experience. An extra fee is required for this course.

RECR 234 - Wilderness First Responder Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed for individuals who work in an outdoors setting, such as guides, park rangers, outdoor trip leaders, and anyone who may travel and need the knowledge to handle emergencies in a remote environment. This course exceeds all current DOT First Responder and remote patient care guidelines. All students who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of completion from Lee University and CPR certification. Priority is given to officially declared Recreation Minor students.

Prerequisites

Fee: $150.

RECR 301 - Recreation Programming and Development Credit Hours: 3

This class presents principles, practices and program planning for a variety of recreation and leisure activities and programs. This course will give the class hands on opportunities in leadership, design and application in a variety of leisure settings.

Prerequisites

RECR-132.

RECR 470 - Recreation Practicum Credit Hours: 3

One class meeting per week and 150 hours of participation in a recreation setting. Students will be actively involved in leadership, planning and execution of a recreation program.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: RECR-301.