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Philosophy and Religion |
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PAR 260 - Women and Religion Study of women’s narratives and visions—feminist theologians, women mystics, female writers—as they reflect on spiritual life, marginalization, moral imagination, and community. (P6)
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PAR 304 - Justice, Power and Human Nature in the Ancient Greek Polis Ancient Greek thinkers that founded the Western liberal arts traditions, first raising central questions about human excellence, knowledge, justice, power, and historical meaning. (P4)
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PAR 306 - Science, Reason, and Autonomy in the Enlightenment Rejecting authority of tradition, rationalists, and empiricists, like Rene Descartes and Francis Bacon, inaugurate modern natural science by demanding new methods and principles of reasoning. (P4)
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PAR 307 - From Existentialism to Feminism Philosophical ideal of freedom as found in German Idealism and Romanticism, and its subsequent development and critique in Marxism, existentialism, postmodernism, and feminism. (P4)
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PAR 308 - From Pragmatism to Postmodernism The development of philosophy in England and America in the 19th and 20th centuries, with particular emphasis on William James and Ludwig Wittgenstein. (P4)
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PAR 309 - Philosophy In and Of Film Philosophical ideas in film; philosophical ideas about film and about the interpretation of film. (P4)
Credits: (3) |
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PAR 310 - Philosophy of Art Consideration of ways of making reflective claims about art; emphasis on development of a personal viewpoint.
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PAR 311 - Philosophy of Science The structure of scientific explanation and discovery; the cognitive status of scientific theories; relations between the various natural and social sciences.
Credits: (3) |
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PAR 312 - Philosophy of Religion Selected topics, such as proofs for the existence of God, immortality, the problem of evil, and the nature of religious belief, action, and experience. (P4)
Credits: (3) |
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PAR 313 - Philosophy of Law The nature of law and legal reasoning; classical and modern theories of law; law, freedom of expression, equality, justice, and responsibility explored through case studies. (P1)
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PAR 315 - Philosophy of Mind A survey of the major philosophical theories of mind, and a study of some select moral and social scientific implications of those theories. (P1)
Credits: (3) |
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PAR 320 - Philosophical and Religious Classics An exploration of a seminal text or thinker in philosophical or religious thought. (P4)
Credits: (3) |
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PAR 323 - Mysticism and the Modern Mind Study of the varied meanings of mysticism in thought, religion, and culture. (P6)
Credits: (3) |
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PAR 330 - America’s Wilderness Ethics and Aesthetics Investigates how the American conception of “wilderness” has evolved and the consequences for wilderness preservation, ecological, and aesthetic appreciation of the wild. (P4)
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PAR 332 - Biomedical Ethics and Social Justice Ethical theories surrounding autonomy, beneficence, justice, applied to concepts of health, disease, and personhood; patient-provider relationship, life-death issues, health policy, genetic engineering, and biomedical research. (P1)
Credits: (3) |
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PAR 333 - Environmental Ethics Environmental ethics concerns how humans ought to be related to nature. One question explored is “Do animal and ecosystems have value independent of human needs?” (P1)
Credits: (3) |
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PAR 334 - Biotechnology and Society An exploration of the ethical and legal issues raised by recent innovations in biotechnology, emphasizing forensic genetics, human genetic engineering and agricultural biotechnology (GMOs). Cross listed with BIOL 334. No credit for BIOL 334. (P1)
Credits: (3) |
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PAR 353 - Religion in Film An examination of how religion and the fundamental problems of religious thought have been portrayed in classic and contemporary film. (P6)
Credits: (3) |
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PAR 354 - Religion, Suffering, and the Moral Imagination Exploration of the perennial problems of human suffering and the quest for moral meaning as exemplified in imaginative creations in literature, philosophy, and religious thought. (P6)
Credits: (3) |
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PAR 355 - Contemporary Religious Classics The spiritual insights of different 20th-century individuals and cultures, as portrayed in quests and experiences of life and death, love and suffering, or “the sacred”. (P6)
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PAR 365 - Medieval and Reformation Theology: Divine Foreknowledge, Free Will, and Justification by Faith Historical-critical study of key texts of medieval Catholic theologians, Anselm and Aquinas, later Scholasticism, Erasmus’ humanism, followed by examination of Reformation theologians, Luther and Calvin. (P3)
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PAR 366 - Religion and Science: God’s Law and the Laws of Nature Study of the conflicts between religious and scientific explanations of reality; examines pivotal cases-Galileo/Church dispute, Darwinism/creationism - for constructive models of religious-scientific dialogue. (P3)
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PAR 367 - Native American Religions An interdisciplinary study of indigenous religious beliefs in North America using anthropological, linguistic, as well as religious studies to study North American Religious traditions. (P6)
Credits: (3) |
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PAR 380 - Independent Study Credits: (1-3, R6) |
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PAR 392 - Morality, Conflict, and Community Upper-level study of recent debates in moral theory about the best ways to live, and relevant human features that establish flourishing and community.
Prerequisites & Notes Philosophy major or by permission of instructor.
Credits: (3) |
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PAR 393 - Topics in Philosophy and Religion Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits: (1-3, R6) |
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PAR 404 - Ancient Cynics, Stoics, and Skeptics Study of the late ancient schools - Epicureans, Stoics, and Skeptics - and their disputes about the proper ends (pleasure, virtue, doubt) to attain human flourishing. (P4)
Credits: (3) |
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PAR 495 - Seminar in Philosophy and Religion Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: 6 hours in philosophy, excluding 101 and 201, or permission of instructor.
Credits: (3, R9) |
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PAR 593 - Topics in Philosophy and Religion Credits: (1-3, R6) |
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USI 103 - Humanities Colloquium I: Humanities in the Region Multi-disciplinary study of the varied peoples, key cultural events, and cultural movements who helped shape southern Appalachian mountain life. Seminar.
Credits: (1) |
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USI 203 - Humanities Colloquium II: The Humanities in the Nation Multi-disciplinary study of the varied peoples, key cultural events, and cultural movements who helped shape the nation. Seminar.
Credits: (1) |
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USI 303 - Humanities Colloquium III: The Humanities for World Cultures Multi-disciplinary study of the varied peoples, key cultural events, and cultural movements who helped shape the world. Seminar.
Credits: (1) |
Physical Education |
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PE 101 - Yoga Adapted yoga postures and breathing; foundations for meditation. 1 Lecture, 2 Lab.
Credits: (2) |
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PE 102 - Basic Water Safety Skills Basic water skills; Level III Stroke Readiness; American Red Cross swimming outline. 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 105 - Water Safety Instructor-Lifeguarding Instructor American Red Cross training for water safety instructor and lifeguarding instructor certificates. 3 meetings.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Life guard certification or permission of instructor.
Credits: (2) |
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PE 107 - Synchronized Swimming Creative patterns and movement with music. 2 meetings.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: 103 or equivalent.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 108 - Canoeing One 2-hour meeting.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: 103 or equivalent.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 109 - Karate Basics of balance, movement, and flexibility as well as self-defense. 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 113 - Hiking Safety and skills for organizing hiking and backpacking trips for small groups; clothing and equipment; map and compass; choosing hiking areas; weekend trips as arranged. 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 114 - Jogging Principles and physiological benefits of running and aerobic exercise. 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 115 - Weight Training Execution of various lifts; isotonic exercises; related health and safety factors. 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 118 - Group Exercise A physical fitness program utilizing simple routines and exercises. 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 120 - RAD-Rape Aggression Defense Overview of revention strategies and self-defense techniques in dealing with sexual assault.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 122 - Beginning Tennis This course is designed to provide a beginning player with basic skills and the knowledge of the strategies and rules of tennis. 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 123 - Beginning Golf This course gives students a conceptual and applicable knowledge of the sport of golf, while developing the necessary physical and mental abilities. 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 124 - Handball One-wall and four-wall handball. 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 125 - Racquetball One-wall and four-wall racquetball. 2 meetings.
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PE 126 - Bowling This course is designed to provide a player with basic skills and the knowledge of the strategies and rules of bowling. 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 130 - Lifeguard Training American Red Cross outline for lifeguarding certificate. 3 meetings.
Credits: (2) |
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PE 132 - Basketball 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 133 - Volleyball 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 134 - Softball 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 135 - Soccer 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 136 - Beginning Disc Golf This course will explore techniques, strategies, etiquette, rules, and safety issues of disc golf as a lifetime fitness activity.
Credits: (2) |
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PE 137 - Beginning Mountain Biking This course will explore techniques, strategies, equipment, and safety issues of mountain biking as a lifetime fitness activity.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 202 - Casting Bait, spin, and fly casting; fundamentals and care of equipment. 2 meetings
Credits: (1) |
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PE 204 - Snow Sports Introduction, practice, and successful execution of the skills needed to enjoy alpine skiing or snowboarding. On-snow instruction at local snowpark areas. Meetings as announced.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 205 - Modern Dance and Choreography Dance as an art form and a physical activity; elements of composition for expressive, creative, rhythmic movement. 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 206 - Social, Line, and Folk Dance Skills, control, and poise required in social, line, and folk dances. 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 207 - Fencing 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 228 - Adapted Physical Education Remedial and therapeutic activities. 2 meetings.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Permission of instructor and recommendation of a physician.
Credits: (1, R3) |
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PE 231 - Aquarobics Pool-based nonswimming aerobic activity for all ages and fitness levels. 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 240 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Prevention of injuries, bandaging, and the treatment of basic injuries in varsity athletics.
Credits: (3) |
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PE 250 - Elementary School Physical Education Curriculum Physical education in relation to the total curriculum.
Credits: (2) |
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PE 255 - Fitness, Wellness and Conditioning Theory and Practice This course is designed as practical application of fitness, wellness and conditioning concepts. The student will be actively engaged in planning program design for others.
Credits: (2) |
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PE 256 - Pedagogical Aspects of Physical Education Foundational pedagogy course designed to develop knowledge of effective instruction in physical education.
Prerequisites & Notes COREQ: 353.
Credits: (2) |
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PE 264 - Skill Acquisition The course emphasizes skill acquisition in tumbling, gymnastics and swimming. 2 meetings.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 265 - Sports Officiating I, Rules, techniques, and mechanics in sports officiating; football, softball, baseball in 265; basketball, volleyball, soccer in 266.
Credits: (2) |
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PE 267 - Principles of Athletic Coaching The role of the athletic coach in the management of an athletic program, and in the supervision and instruction of athletes within an athletic program.
Credits: (3) |
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PE 311 - Measurement and Evaluation Assessment in K-12 health and physical education, including tests of fitness, skill and motor performance, measuring the cognitive and affective domains, and grading procedures.
Credits: (3) |
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PE 312 - Foundations of Health and Physical Education The basic physiological, psychological, and sociological principles and historical foundations.
Credits: (3) |
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PE 325 - Physical Education Curriculum and Methods Class management, teaching methods, and program content for grades K-12.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Must be admitted to the professional education sequence. COREQ: 488.
Credits: (3) |
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PE 335 - Anatomy and Physiology The study of the structure and function of the human body.
Credits: (3) |
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PE 345 - Physical Education for Children Developmental approach to physical education for the elementary school program.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: 256; COREQ: 346 or permission of instructor.
Credits: (3) |
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PE 346 - Rhythmic Fundamentals A competency based course of methods and materials in rhythmical movement.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: 256 or permission of instructor. COREQ: 345 or permission of instructor.
Credits: (2) |
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PE 353 - Methods and Teaching Analysis of Team Sports Methods, materials, and skills used in teaching sports: basketball, soccer, softball, speedball, and volleyball.
Prerequisites & Notes COREQ: 256.
Credits: (3) |
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PE 354 - Methods and Teaching Analysis of Dual and Individual Sports Methods, materials, and skills used in teaching sports: badminton, golf, racquetball, tennis, and track and field.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: 353.
Credits: (3) |
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PE 360 - Skills in Promoting Healthful Living A competency-based course of methods and materials in health, first aid/safety, and physical education for the elementary school program. 2 Lecture, l Lab.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 361 - Physical Education for the Elementary Teacher A competency-based course of methods and materials in physical education for the elementary school program. 3 per week for 5 weeks.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 365 - Physical Activity and Aging This course will provide students with an understanding of the role physical activity plays in increasing health, wellness, and decreased disability as a person ages.
Credits: (3) |
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PE 380 - Independent Study A topic in health, physical education, or recreation agreed upon by student and instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: ENGL 102; permission of department head.
Credits: (1-3) |
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PE 383 - Instructional Apprenticeship Apprenticeship to develop teaching and leadership skills before student teaching. 3 hours per credit hour.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Physical education major; permission of instructor.
Credits: (1, R3) |
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PE 389 - Cooperative Education in PE and Sports See Cooperative Education Program.
Credits: (1 or 3, R15) |
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PE 405 - Adventure Education Adventure education and wilderness leadership. Use of games, initiative problem- solving activities, trust building activities and challenge or peak experiences in educational settings.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Permission of instructor.
Credits: (1) |
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PE 410 - Coaching Baseball and Football History, methods, materials, skills, and strategies of coaching baseball and football.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Junior-level standing;
Credits: (3) |
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PE 411 - Coaching Basketball, Track, and Field Methods, materials, skills, and strategies for women’s and men’s basketball and track and field.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Junior-level standing;
Credits: (3) |
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PE 423 - Kinesiology Structure and function of the human muscular system as related to sports and activities.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: PE 335 or BIOL 291 and 292.
Credits: (3) |
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PE 424 - Physical Education for the Exceptional Child Overview of current concepts and trends in adapted physical education. Topics include: legal rights, disabilities, assessment, planning, and physical activities for exceptional children. 3 Lecture, 1 Lab.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: 256 or permission of instructor.
Credits: (3) |
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PE 425 - Exercise Physiology The study of the acute and chronic effects of exercise on the human body.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: 335 or ATTR 210 or BIOL 291 and BIOL 292.
Credits: (3) |
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PE 435 - Motor Behavior Analysis of the various theories related to motor learning, including equipment, evaluation techniques, and application in an educational environment.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: 335.
Credits: (3) |
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PE 488 - Physical Education Internship I A part-time internship in high school physical education.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Must be admitted to the professional education sequence. COREQ: 325.
Credits: (2) |
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PE 489 - Physical Education Internship II A full-time internship in elementary or middle school physical education.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Must be admitted to the professional education sequence. COREQ: 496.
Credits: (9) |
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PE 493 - Special Topics Trends and issues in physical education, sport management, and recreation.
Credits: (3, R6) |
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PE 496 - Seminar in Physical Education Linking theory to practice during the physical education yearlong seminar.
Prerequisites & Notes PREQ: Must be admitted to the professional education sequence. COREQ: 489.
Credits: (3) |
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PE 520 - Leadership and Administration of Outdoor Pursuits Credits: (3) |
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PE 583 - Physical Education Advanced Internship Credits: (9) |
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PE 596 - Seminar in Physical Education Credits: (3) |
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PE 615 - Legal Issues in Human Performance Credits: (3) |
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PE 621 - Research in Health and Human Performance Credits: (3) |
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PE 625 - Motor Learning Credits: (3) |
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