Physical Education (PE)
PE 100 Fundamentals of Physical Activity 3 Hours
A study of the basic knowledge, understandings, and values of physical activity. Laboratory experiences are required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2021; spring 2021; summer 2021; fall 2021; winter 2022; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; winter 2023; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023
PE 101 First Activity Course 1 Hour
Activity may be selected from aquatics, bowling, dance, golf, karate, racquetball, soccer, volleyball, weight training, aerobic dance, jogging, firearms, self-defense for women, water aerobics and white water kayaking. Students are responsible for transportation to and from off-campus experiences.
Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2021; spring 2021; summer 2021; fall 2021; winter 2022; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023
PE 102 Second Activity Course 1 Hour (repeatable max of 2 hrs)
Activity may be selected from aquatics, bowling, dance, golf, karate, racquetball, soccer, volleyball, weight training, aerobic dance, jogging, firearms, self-defense for women, water aerobics and white water kayaking. Students are responsible for transportaion to and from off-campus experiences.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 103 Third Activity Course 1 Hour (repeatable max of 2 hrs)
Activity may be selected from aquatics, archery, bowling, dance, golf, karate, racquetball, soccer, volleyball, weight training, aerobic dance, jogging, firearms, self defense for women, water aerobics and white water kayaking. Students are responsible for transportation to and from off-campus experiences.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 104 Fourth Activity Course 1 Hour (repeatable max of 2 hrs)
Activity may be selected from aquatics, archery, bowling, dance, golf, karate, racquetball, soccer, volleyball, weight training, aerobic dance, jogging, firearms, self defense for women, water aerobics and water kayaking. Students are responsible for transportation to and from off-campus experiences.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 111 Movement Themes and Concepts I 3 Hours
An introduction to the basic principles of body management skills. Students are required to perform movement patterns which have gymnastic qualities. The students will conduct peer-teachings.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Physical Education (587)
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
PE 122 Foundations of Kinesiology 3 Hours
An introductory study of the historical, philosophical, and scientific foundations of kinesiology; aspects of physical education, exercise science, and sport will be covered.
Equivalent(s): EXS 122
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 123 Movement Themes and Concepts II 3 Hours
Designed to provide majors with biomechanical knowledge and skill acquisition in the area of human movement to include the fundamental skills of catching, throwing, kicking, and striking. The students will conduct peer-teachings. Note: Permission of instructor may be required.
Prerequisite(s): PE 111
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Physical Education (587)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023
PE 211 Net / Wall and Target Sports 3 Hours
Pedagogical principles related to teaching the skills, tactics, and strategies of 'Net/wall' and 'Target' game forms.
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
PE 212 Striking / Fielding and Invasion Sports 3 Hours
Pedagogical principles of teaching 'invasion' and 'striking/fielding' game forms.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023
PE 220 Skill Progression and Assessment 2 Hours
Focuses on appropriate learning progressions for instructional tasks to achieve a necessary link between learning outcomes using a skills approach and a tactical awareness of games approach.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 221 Health Related Fitness I – Aerobics 2 Hours
The importance of aerobic exercise for health is presented through a variety of aerobic fitness activities. Students are required to perform and lead activities.
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Doctoral Program or Sophomore may not enroll.
Enrollment is limited to students in Physical Education (587)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 223 Introduction to Teaching Physical Education 3 Hours
Designed to provide majors with the abilities to define, describe, and demonstrate a range of skills to support multiple accreditation standards teaching physical education in a variety of settings.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Physical Education (587)
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 250 Conduct of Intramural Sports 2 Hours
A critical analysis of intramural sports programs from the standpoint of objectives, age level, and contribution to the general welfare of the participating students. Problems of policy and administration of programs on the elementary, secondary, and college levels are studied.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 290 Foundations of Coaching Principles 3 Hours
Overview of concepts essential in preparation of sport coaches. Includes sport pedagogy, coaching philosophy, motivation, team dynamics, managing and communicating effectively, risk management/sports medicine, and additional responsibilities for beginning coaches.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
PE 291 Scientific Base/Conditioning 3 Hours
A study of the physiological basis for conditioning and training athletes.
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; summer 2023
PE 300 Lifespan Leisure & Recreation Activities 3 Hours
The study of lifespan leisure activity and recreation skills and techniques for utilization in instructional techniques for educational settings. This course may include, but is not limited to, the following activity areas: inclusive activities/recreation, outdoor pursuits, lifetime sports, cross-cultural activities/sports, and leisure activities.
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023
PE 310 Kinesiology 3 Hours
A study of the anatomical, mechanical, and neuromuscular bases of human movement.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 131
Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2021; fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
PE 311 Exercise Physiology 3 Hours
A study of the acute and chronic effects of exercise on the body's physiological function.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; summer 2021; spring 2022; summer 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023
PE 312 Basic Athletic Training 3 Hours
A study of the basic principles of athletic training including prevention, evaluation, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Equivalent(s): EXS 312
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
PE 313 Motor Development 3 Hours
A study of the development of human motor performance.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; summer 2021; fall 2021; summer 2022; fall 2022; summer 2023; fall 2023
PE 314 Physical Education Curriculum 3 Hours
A comprehensive study of guidelines for curriculum development within domain of physical education based on developmentally appropriate content and movement framework.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 319 Adapted Physical Education 3 Hours
Provides knowledge and skills for assessing, interpreting, programming and instructing children and adults with disabilities/special needs in a wide range of physical education programs.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023
PE 320 Methods in Early and Middle Childhood Physical Education 3 Hours
Designed to provide an in-depth study of the pedagogical knowledge and techniques required for an effective elementary physical education program.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023
PE 321 Physical Education Curriculum (Grades K-6) 3 Hours
A study of guidelines for curriculum development in elementary physical education. The content of this course is based on developmentally appropriate content and the movement framework.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 323 Adaptive Physical Education (Grades K-6) 1 Hour
The course provides knowledge and skills for assessing, interpreting, programming, and instructing students with disabilities in K-6 physical education programs.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 324 Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology 3 Hours
A study of measurement tools and evaluation procedures used in the fields associated with kinesiology, including physical education, exercise science, and biomechanics.
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Enrollment is limited to students in Physical Education (587)
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; spring 2022; spring 2023
PE 333 Coaching of Volleyball 2 Hours
A study of the fundamentals of coaching offensive and defensive volleyball.
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2023
PE 340 Football Coaching 3 Hours
Fundamentals of offensive and defensive play, psychology of coaching, schedule making, rules and problems in training, and conditioning in football.
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2021; summer 2022
PE 341 Basketball Coaching 3 Hours
Fundamentals of offensive and defensive play, psychology of coaching, schedule making, rules and problems in training, and conditioning in basketball.
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2021; winter 2022; winter 2023
PE 342 Track and Field Coaching 3 Hours
Fundamentals of coaching, schedule making, rules and problems in training, and conditioning in track and field.
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 343 Baseball Coaching 3 Hours
Fundamentals of coaching, schedule making, rules and problems in training, and conditioning in baseball.
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2021; summer 2022; summer 2023
PE 347 Sports Officiating 3 Hours
Analysis of rules and officiating techniques for sports with an emphasis on football, volleyball, and basketball. Course includes philosophy, minimum standards, school relationships, and principles of crowd control in public school and college officiating. Laboratory experiences in officiating are required in the intramural program.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 354 Physical Education for Elementary Schools 3 Hours
Designed especially for classroom teachers emphasizing materials and techniques for the physical education program for elementary schools.
Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2021; spring 2021; summer 2021; fall 2021; winter 2022; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; winter 2023; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023
PE 355 Laboratory Procedures in Physical Education Athletics 2 Hours
A study of specific problems in the administration of physical education, recreation, athletics and exercise science.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 390 Fitness / Wellness Applications 3 Hours
Designed to help physical education majors build a foundation of current knowledge and practice in health related fitness and wellness for application in the education setting.
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Physical Education (587)
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2021; fall 2022; fall 2023
PE 413 Adaptive Physical Education (Grades 7-12) 1 Hour
The course provides knowledge and skills for assessing, interpreting, programming, and instructing students with disabilities in 7-12 physical education programs.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 414 Secondary Health and Physical Education Curriculum 3 Hours
Principles and practices of secondary health and physical education curriculum models to include an in-depth understanding and implementation of KY Health and PE Academic Standards. Co-requisite PETE 415 course with field experiences in public schools and/or other appropriate settings away from campus are required in this course. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to designated or assigned sites.
Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2023
PE 416 Special Topics in Physical Education 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 4 hrs)
An in-depth examination of a topic of current interest and relevance to physical education practitioners. Note: Permission of instructor required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022
PE 420 Adaptive Physical Education 3 Hours
Study and field experience in the adaption of the principles and practices of physical education programs for the teaching of handicapped children.
Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Academy Junior, Academy Senior, Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 456 Individual Advanced Studies in Kinesiology 3 Hours
Specific and detailed analysis of practical problem areas in Kinesiology.
Equivalent(s): EXS 456
Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2021; fall 2021; spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023
PE 483 Technology Applications in Physical Education 1 Hour
Technology-related applications in physical education.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 491 Rehabilitation / Injuries 3 Hours
Methods and techniques in the selection and application of rehabilitation techniques in sports medicine. The National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Competencies in Athletic Training will serve as guidelines for student expectations in this course. Laboratory and field-based experiences are required.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 492 Adv Athletic Training 3 Hours
A concentrated study of the competencies comprising the roles of the certified athletic trainer. They include prevention of athletic injuries; recognition, evaluation and assessment of injuries; immediate care of injuries; treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries; health care administration; and professional development and responsibilities.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 493 Practicum in Coaching 1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)
Supervised experience as an assistant coach in an interscholastic athletic program.
Recent Term(s) Offered: None
PE 497 Advanced Principles of Coaching 3 Hours (repeatable max of 3 hrs)
Facilitates the application of advanced principles in the field of athletic coaching. Particular emphasis in this course will be placed on athlete development, managing time and energy levels, effectively communicating with parents, and athlete-centered coaching.
Prerequisite(s): PE 290
Restriction(s): Enrollment is limited to students in Athletic Coaching (320)
Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2021; summer 2021; fall 2021; summer 2022; fall 2022