107 Foundations of Physical Education – 3 Credits
A course designed to provide students with an introduction to the professional aspects of the physical education profession. Includes historical and philosophical implications with emphasis on modern trends in program design. Acquaints students with professional organizations and reviews career possibilities in the field.
161 Physical Fitness & Wellness Assessment – 3 Credits

Introduces the student to the theory and practice of teaching physical fitness activities. A personalized assessment is conducted of health-related fitness and wellness components. Based on the evaluation results and individual interests, an exercise program is designed by each participant, which she/he is expected to revise and update during her/his professional preparation at Norwich University. Individualized exercise program prescriptions may includee aerobics, cycling, jogging, lap swimming, walking, yoga, or weight training. Professional ethics, client privacy, and liability issues are stressed throughout the program.

260 Personal and Community Health – 3 Credits
A course that emphasizes principles, problems, and procedures concerned with the improvement of individual and community health. Consideration is given to the nature of communicable diseases and the preventative measures used in schools and community. Health information protection and client privacy are stressed as an integral part of the community health care provider’s professional ethics.
261 Foundations in Health Education – 4 Credits

This course will teach historical development, professional standards, philosophy, and program planning, including current best practices in the development, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs. It will focus on developing personal and social health skills, including decision making, interpersonal communication, goal setting, and self-management skills. In addition, this course will integrate teaching students media literacy, person advocacy, and how to access valid health information, products and services and how to teach this to prospective students. Lecture 3 hours, field experience 2 hours. Prerequisite: PE 260. Offered even-numbered fall semesters.

265 Lifelong Motor Development – 3 Credits
This course studies the sequential, continuous age-related process whereby movement behavior changes. The class will cover information processing theories, theories of motor learning, effects of practice regimens and feedback, and biological changes experienced over a lifetime, which affect motor skill acquisition. Understanding lifespan motor development is important for educators at all levels, special education teachers, physical educators, coaches, and adult fitness leaders.
304 Motor Development Activities I – 4 Credits
This course teaches students to apply principles of best practice to the development and delivery of appropriate instructional programs in individual and dual activities currently being taught in the public schools (e.g. dance, gymnastics, racket activities, orienteering). Consideration is given to the development of personal performance and skill acquisition in order to more effectively lead practical lessons in school. Students must demonstrate an understanding of, and competence in motor skill acquisition and physical education pedagogy in the context of public school instructional programs.
305 Motor Development Activities II – 4 Credits
This course teaches students to apply principles of best practice to the development and delivery of appropriate instructional programs in team sport and group activities currently being taught in the public schools (e.g. cooperative/challenge activities, basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, lacrosse and floor hockey). Consideration is given to the development of personal performance and skill acquisition in order to more effectively lead practical lessons in school. Students must demonstrate an understanding of, and competence in motor skill acquisition and physical education pedagogy in the context of public school instruction programs.
341 Instructional Strategies for Physical Education in Elementary School – 4 Credits
A course that provides classroom and laboratory experience designed to acquaint the student with basic materials, methods, and principles necessary to meet the educational needs of the elementary school child. Emphasis on curriculum development with consideration given to concepts of movement education and perceptual motor development. Application of movement theory to specific sports skills and activities. Health information protection and student privacy issues are included throughout the course of instruction. Classroom 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours on site at Barre Town Middle, Elementary School.
342 Instructional Strategies for Physical Education in Middle-Secondary Schools – 4 Credits
A course that places emphasis on ethics, principles, procedures, and techniques related to teaching health and physical education in the elementary and secondary schools. Methods of organization, types of programs, and content and materials of health and physical education courses. Laboratory experience provided in traditional and new media, self and peer evaluation, and micro teaching. Health information protection and student privacy issues are reinforced throughout this course. Classroom 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours on site at U-32 Jr. - Sr. High School.
355 Coaching: Leadership in Sports – 3 Credits
A course covering the philosophy, principles, and techniques of coaching individual and team sports. Emphasis on the organization and administration of interscholastic athletics in relation to the achievement of education objectives. Opportunity for youth sport certification.
365 Kinesiology – 4 Credits
A review of the structure and function of the skeletal and muscular systems with special emphasis on an analysis of human motion as related to human performance. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: BI215, 216 or permission of the instructor.
371 Physiology of Exercise – 4 Credits
A review of physiological principles of muscular activity with emphasis on the integration of body systems in the performance of exercise and various athletic activities. Classroom 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: BI215, 216 or permission of the instructor.
373 Activities and Programs for the Disabled and Aging – 3 Credits
A study of activities and programs focused on meeting the needs of special population groups and the aging. Consideration given to teaching methodology and program planning for individuals and groups. Health information protection and client privacy is stressed as it relates to professional ethics and liability.
406 Readings in Physical Education – 3 Credits
This course examines the current literature on issues facing future professional educators of an ethical, legal, or pedagogical nature. Students are expected to think, read, write and speak critically about these professional issues in the physical education discipline. The submission of a professional portfolio is required. Seminar 3 hours.
426 Internship – 6 or 12 Credits
A course designed to provide the Physical Education students with an intern-type experience in a professional setting appropriate to their career goals. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of all courses in the major through the sixth semester. Cross listed as PE/SM. A student may not receive credit for both.
432 Organization and Administration in Physical Education – 3 Credits
A course that emphasizes the study of administrative principles, functional organization, and supervision in relation to the total physical education program in grades K-12. Major topics include personnel, curriculum, legal liability, intramurals, evaluation, budgeting, and risk management.
ED 425 Student Teaching – 12 Credits
A course designed to facilitate the student teaching experience and lead to the development of the licensure portfolio. Pre-requisite: satisfactory completion of all courses in the major.
441 Exercise Prescription for Strength and Fitness – 3 Credits
This course is designed to prepare and qualify students to work as personal trainers and fitness specialists in corporate fitness and health club facilities. The course bridges the gap between exercise physiology related course work and the practical application skills of personal training. Learn how to: properly screen and evaluate clients for safe participation in an exercise program; design and implement exercise prescriptions for multiple populations and successful goal attainment; and successfully sell and manage personal trainer services. Eligibility for a Personal Training Certification is provided through the National Council on Strength and Fitness Board. Prerequisites: BI 215; PE 371 or permission of instructor. Offered Spring term.