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FRS 343 - Fire Prevention Organization and Management
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the factors that shape fire risk and the tools for fire prevention, including risk reduction education, codes and standards, inspection and plans review, fire investigation, research, master planning, various types of influences, and strategies. Spring
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FRS 353 - Fire Officer 1
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: FRS 106 and FRS 243 . This course is designed to provide individuals with the ability to perform as an entry-level supervisor in a fire service organization. Introduces and develops supervisory and management skills for the company officer. Organizational structure, communications, career development, fire ground supervision, safety and health and liability issues are included. Successful completion of the course and necessary experience are required for eligibility to take the Missouri Division of Fire Safety Fire Officer I Certification examination. Spring
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FRS 443 - Political and Legal Foundations of Fire Protection
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the legal aspects of the fire service and the political and social impacts of legal issues. This course includes a review of the American legal system and in-depth coverage of legal and political issues involving employment and personnel matters, administrative and operational matters, planning and code enforcement, and legislative and political processes with regard to the fire service. Fall
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FRS 453 - Fire Officer II
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: FRS 353 . The course is designed for the Fire Officer I candidate to assume more of a leadership role by preparing to move into the middle management level of a fire department. This course expands on the knowledge base attained in Fire Officer I by revisiting some of the same subjects and adding additional material including management, government structure, and departmental budget planning and management. Spring
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FRS 463 - Fire Investigations
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: FRS 106 and FRS 313 . This course introduces students to fire behavior, determining area of origin, accidental and incendiary fire cause determination, fire scene examinations, documentation, and handling/preservation of evidence. Topics discussed include accidental and incendiary fire causes, juvenile fire-setting, legal aspects, and interview and interrogation. Successful completion of the course and practical skills exam are required for eligibility to take the Missouri Division of Fire Safety Fire Investigator Certification examination. Spring
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FRS 48V - Fire Science Internship
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisite: permission. Practical, supervised experience in a public or private agency. One credit hour per forty hours of agency contact. May be repeated not to exceed six credit hours total. Pass/Fail. Fall/Spring
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FRS 49V - Special Problems in Fire Science
Credit Hours: 1-3
Independent or semi-independent study/research under guidance of department faculty. May be repeated, not to exceed three credit hours total. Fall/Spring
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EDU 201 - Classroom Observation
Credit Hours: 1
Students spend time observing in classrooms at varied instructional levels and in several subject areas. The course is required for education majors and is strongly recommended for those who are considering teaching as a profession but are undecided. Fall/Spring
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EDU 203 - Psychological Development of the Child and Adolescent
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PSY 273 or permission. A course designed to help prospective teachers of all levels acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for understanding human growth and development during the formative years from birth through adolescence. Research and critical thinking skills will be emphasized. Field and clinical experiences required. Cross Listed as PSY 213 . Fall/Spring
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EDU 211 - Classroom Participation
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: EDU 201 . This is a required course for prospective teachers, both elementary and secondary. The student will spend time as a participant in teaching activities in a public school classroom working under the direction of an experienced teacher in the student’s major field. Fall/Spring
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EDU 213 - The Call to Teach , An Introduction to Teaching
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to teaching as a profession and God-given calling that focuses on fundamental knowledge for prospective teachers at all levels. Field and clinical experiences required. Course fee required. Fall/Spring
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EDU 223 - Methods of Teaching Literacy I
Credit Hours: 3
A course to help prospective elementary/middle school teachers acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for teaching literacy. Children’s literature is emphasized with integration across the curriculum. Fall/Spring
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EDU 253 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics I
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: Elementary Education major or permission, and MAT 013 or math ACT 22 or greater. This course stresses appropriate strategies and materials for teaching basic math concepts, operations, and problem solving. Emphasis on the proper use of manipulative materials and remediation procedures in teaching math to elementary and middle school students. Fall/Spring
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EDU 263 - Integrated Learning
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to prepare prospective elementary teachers to effectively use knowledge of art, drama, music, health, nutrition, and movement techniques, materials and strategies to enhance teaching in the content field. Spring
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EDU 273 - Engaging Families as Educational Partners
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on efforts to recognize families’ vital role in success of children in education settings. The course will include strategies for developing authentic, respectful relationships with stakeholders while engaging families to support student growth and development within the school system. Fall/Spring
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EDU 283 - Linking Families with Community Resources
Credit Hours: 3
This course will explore a variety of resources and services designed to serve the broader needs of families within the community and school setting. The course will focus on necessary collaboration between schools and community to promote student success, maximize financial sustainability and resources which build public and student support and success. Fall/Spring
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EDU 303 - Education of the Exceptional Learner
Credit Hours: 3
The course will focus on all areas of exceptionality in the classroom. It is designed to help the prospective teacher understand and appreciate the education of the exceptional learner. Specific attention will be given to state and federal guidelines to conduct the special education process. Field and clinical experiences required. Fall/Spring
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EDU 313 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics II
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EDU 253 . A course designed to cover content, methods and materials for teaching mathematics in the elementary school. Includes selection of appropriate instructional strategies, materials and learning activities for children of elementary and middle school. Fall/Spring
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EDU 323 - Methods of Teaching Literacy II
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EDU 223 A course in teaching literacy which deals with the process of reading and writing, major approaches for literacy instruction, materials used, basic skills to be taught and techniques used. Fall/Spring
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EDU 333 - Analysis in Curriculum & Methods of Teaching
Credit Hours: 3
A course designed to help prospective teachers develop critical thinking skills as they relate to pedagogical knowledge of instructional models and teaching strategies integrated into instruction at all levels. Field and clinical experiences required. Course fee required. Fall/Spring
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EDU 343 - Methods of Teaching Literacy III
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EDU 323 . This course is designed to focus on literacy instruction at the elementary level and to utilize formal and informal assessments with a variety of teaching strategies. Field and clinical experiences required. Fall/Spring
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EDU 353 - Instructional Interventions
Credit Hours: 3
Prequisite: Admission to Teacher Education; Co-requisite: EDU 363 or EDU 393 . A course designed to provide prospective teachers of all levels, the necessary skills to assess needs and increase student success in the classroom with instructional interventions designed to meet the needs of a variety of learners. Field and clinical experiences required. Fall/Spring
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EDU 363 - Methods of Teaching Literacy in Content Fields
Credit Hours: 3
Co-requisite: EDU 353 . A course designed to help the middle school and elementary teacher use knowledge of literacy techniques, materials and strategies to improve teaching in the content fields. Field experiences required. Fall/Spring
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EDU 373 - Methods for Teaching Science
Credit Hours: 3
Content, methods and materials for teaching science in elementary/middle school. Includes selection of appropriate instructional strategies, materials and learning activities for children of elementary/middle grades. Field experience required. Fall/Spring
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EDU 383 - Methods of Teaching Social Science
Credit Hours: 3
Content, methods and materials for teaching social science in elementary/middle school. Includes selection of appropriate instructional strategies, materials, and learning activities for children of elementary/middle grades. Fall/Spring
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EDU 393 - Methods of Teaching Literacy in the Secondary School
Credit Hours: 3
Co-requisite: EDU 353 . This course is designed to prepare the prospective teacher to effectively use a variety of frameworks and methodologies for literacy instruction in the secondary schools. Field experiences required. Fall/Spring
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EDU 403 - Early Childhood Leadership
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of program administration and management with attention to consultation, guidance and classroom management as it pertains to the early childhood environment. Fall
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EDU 413 - Early Childhood Environment
Credit Hours: 3
This course will study various philosophies and structures found in early childhood programs. Particular attention will be directed toward accepted practices and program implementation as it relates to the health, nutrition and safety of young children. Spring
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EDU 423 - Educational Assessment & Data Based Decision Making
Credit Hours: 3
A course designed to help prospective teachers acquire an understanding of educational assessment and evaluation. Its focus is on selection or development of appropriate assessment techniques based on collected data which provides the basis for informed educational and instructional decisions at all levels of classroom instruction. Fall/Spring
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EDU 433 - Early Childhood Assessment and Instruction
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines theories, current trends and the development and implementation of a balanced, integrated, developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessments for young children. Course fee required. Spring
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EDU 441 - Classroom Leadership
Credit Hours: 1
A course designed to examine effective classroom leadership to facilitate learning of the pre-service teacher preceding student teaching. The course will be assigned to be taken concurrently with EDU 45V , Student Teaching. Course fee required. Fall/Spring
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EDU 443 - Methods of Teaching Middle School
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of middle school philosophy, organization and methods. Includes information about current learning strategies, teaching and learning processes, lesson planning, and curriculum organization appropriate for the cultural diversity of contemporary middle school environments. Course fee required. Fall-Even
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EDU 45V - Student Teaching
Credit Hours: 10-11
Student teaching is completed during the last semester of the student’s program. It consists of 13 full weeks (or the equivalent) of clinical field experiences in one or more teaching specialty(ies) and level(s) in an accredited PK-12 school setting. Placement is arranged by Education Department personnel based upon individual needs and preferences and the availability of student teaching positions in cooperating schools. Course fee required. Fall/Spring
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EDU 49V - Special Problems in Education
Credit Hours: 1-6
Prerequisite: permission. This course provides opportunity for special problems work to help students meet Teacher Education program requirements. Fall/Spring
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EDU 4003 - Best Practices in Teaching Elementary
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EDU 333 . Co-requisite: EDU 4002 . A course designed to help the prospective elementary teacher acquire the knowledge, methodologies and attitudes necessary to implement best practices in teaching. Course fee required. Field experiences required. Fall
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EDU 4002 - Implementation of Elementary Best Practices
Credit Hours: 2
Co-requisite: EDU 4003 . A course designed to provide elementary pre-service candidates with innovative techniques and experiential learning opportunities. Students will examine best practices and engage in authentic learning to enhance their classroom methodology. Field experiences required. Fall
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EDU 4103 - Best Practices in Teaching K-12 Art
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EDU 333 . Co-requisite: EDU 4102 . A course designed to help the prospective K-12 art teacher acquire the knowledge, methodologies and attitudes necessary to implement best practices in teaching. Course fee required. Field experiences required. Fall
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EDU 4104 - Best Practices in Teaching K-12 Instrumental & Vocal Music
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: EDU 333 . Co-requisite: EDU 4102 . A course designed to help the prospective K-12 instrumental & vocal music teacher acquire the knowledge, methodologies and attitudes necessary to implement best practices in teaching. Course fee required. Field experiences required. Fall
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EDU 4102 - Implementation of K-12 Best Practices
Credit Hours: 2
Co-requisite: EDU 4103 , EDU 4104 , EDU 4113 OR EDU 4114 . A course designed to provide K-12 pre-service candidates with innovative techniques and experiential learning opportunities. Students will examine best practices and engage in authentic learning to enhance their classroom methodology. Field experiences required. Fall
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EDU 4114 - Best Practices in Teaching K-12 Physical Education
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: EDU 333 . Co-requisite: EDU 4102 . A course designed to help the prospective K-12 physical education teacher acquire the knowledge, methodologies and attitudes necessary to implement best practices in teaching. Course fee required. Field experiences required. Fall
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EDU 4113 - Best Practices in Teaching K-12 World Languages
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite:EDU 333 . Co-requisite: EDU 4102 . A course designed to help the prospective K-12 world languages teacher acquire the knowledge, methodologies and attitudes necessary to implement best practices in teaching. Course fee required. Field experiences required. Class conducted in English. Does not carry any foreign language credit. Students taking this course should also enroll concurrently in the corresponding 2-credit Education course, EDU 4102 Implementation of Best Practices in Teaching K-12, taught by Education Department faculty. A ten-hour field component is required to promote the link of theory and practice. Offered occasionally
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EDU 4203 - Best Practices in Teaching Agriculture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EDU 333 . Co-requisite: EDU 4202 . A course designed to help the prospective agriculture teacher acquire the knowledge, methodologies and attitudes necessary to implement best practices in teaching. Course fee required. Field experiences required. Fall
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EDU 4202 - Implementation of Secondary School Best Practices
Credit Hours: 2
Co-requisite: EDU 4203 , EDU 4213 , EDU 4223 , EDU 4233 , EDU 4243 , EDU 4253 , EDU 4263 OR EDU 4273 . A course designed to provide secondary pre-service candidates with innovative techniques and experiential learning opportunities. Students will examine best practices and engage in authentic learning to enhance their classroom methodology. Field experiences required. Fall
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EDU 4213 - Best Practices in Teaching Biology
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EDU 333 . Co-requisite: EDU 4202 . A course designed to help the prospective biology teacher acquire the knowledge, methodologies and attitudes necessary to implement best practices in teaching. Course fee required. Field experiences required. Fall
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EDU 4223 - Best Practices in Teaching Chemistry
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EDU 333 . Co-requisite: EDU 4202 . A course designed to help the prospective chemistry teacher acquire the knowledge, methodologies and attitudes necessary to implement best practices in teaching. Course fee required. Field experiences required. Fall
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EDU 4233 - Best Practices in Teaching English
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EDU 333 . Co-requisite: EDU 4202 . A course designed to help the prospective English teacher acquire the knowledge, methodologies and attitudes necessary to implement best practices in teaching. Course fee required. Field experiences required. Fall
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EDU 4243 - Best Practices in Teaching Mathematics
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EDU 333 . Co-requisite: EDU 4202 . A course designed to help the prospective mathematics teacher acquire the knowledge, methodologies and attitudes necessary to implement best practices in teaching. Course fee required. Field experiences required. Fall
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EDU 4253 - Best Practices in Teaching Social Sciences
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EDU 333 . Co-requisite: EDU EDU 4202 . A course designed to help the prospective social sciences teacher acquire the knowledge, methodologies and attitudes necessary to implement best practices in teaching. Course fee required. Field experiences required. Fall
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EDU 4263 - Best Practices in Teaching Speech & Theatre
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EDU 333 . Co-requisite: EDU 4202 . A course designed to help the prospective speech and theatre teacher acquire the knowledge, methodologies and attitudes necessary to implement best practices in teaching. Course fee required. Field experiences required. Fall
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EDU 4273 - Best Practices in Teaching Technology & Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: EDU 333 . Co-requisite: EDU 4202 . A course designed to help the prospective technology and engineering teacher acquire the knowledge, methodologies and attitudes necessary to implement best practices in teaching. Course fee required. Field experiences required. Fall
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PED 101 - Lifetime Wellness
Credit Hours: 1
This general education and activity course is designed to encourage a biblically based understanding of “physical stewardship.” The focus of the course includes the development of a personal mission statement, along with a practical study of fundamental health and fitness principles. Through lectures, labs and activity experiences, students will be encouraged and empowered to take responsibility for their own personal wellness. Fall/Spring
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PED 111 - Fitness Development
This course is designed to improve physical conditioning through a health related fitness regimen to include cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training utilizing the Fitness Activity Center. Offered Occasionally.
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PED 113 - Introduction to History and Philosophical Principles of Physical Education
Credit Hours: 3
An introductory course designed to survey the history of physical activity and sports from ancient to the present time. Introduces the philosophical foundations and principles of a comprehensive physical education program. Fall/Spring
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PED 121 - Swimming (Co-Ed)
Credit Hours: 1
Required of all students. This course is designed for the non-swimmer and novice to learn the mechanics of swimming. Fall/Spring
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PED 131 - Badminton and Net Sports
Credit Hours: 1
This course is designed to provide basic skills, rules, techniques, strategies and knowledge in the various activities. Fall
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PED 141 - Beginning Soccer and Volleyball
Credit Hours: 1
This course is designed to provide basic skills, rules, techniques, strategies and knowledge in the various activities. Spring
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PED 151 - Golf and Bowling
Credit Hours: 1
This course is designed to provide basic skills, rules, techniques, strategies and knowledge in the various activities. Fall/Spring
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PED 161 - Racquetball and Tennis
Credit Hours: 1
This course is designed to provide basic skills, rules, techniques, strategies and knowledge in the various activities. Fall/Spring
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PED 171 - Beginning Basketball and Softball
Credit Hours: 1
This course is designed to provide basic skills, rules, techniques, strategies and knowledge in the various activities. Fall
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PED 181 - Intercollegiate Sports
Credit Hours: 1
Intercollegiate sports for women and men (basketball, baseball, volleyball, cross country, indoor track, outdoor track, cheerleading). May be repeated for a maximum of four semesters of credit only. Students are enrolled with the coach’s permission during the semester of competition. Fall/Spring
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PED 193 - Movement and Rhythms
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PED 113 . This course is designed to study the development of sequential fundamental movement patterns and various forms of physical activity expressed in creative rhythms. Fall-Even
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PED 191 - Water Aerobics
Credit Hours: 1
A course designed to emphasize conditioning and innovative aquatic activities, exercises and techniques of water sports beyond what is available in regular swimming courses. Fall
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PED 203 - Motor Learning
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PED 113 . This course is designed to study the development of movement, competency and implication for skill learning in young people. Spring-Odd
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PED 201 - Special Activities in Physical Education
Credit Hours: 1
This course consists of innovative physical activities and study beyond what is available in regular courses. The course is arranged through the instructor and approved by the Division Chair. May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours. Pass/Fail. Fall/Spring
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PED 213 - Sports Officiating (Fall)
Credit Hours: 3
This course consists of lecture, discussion and field experience in sports officiating. Sports covered include football, basketball and volleyball. Students may qualify for official certification by the Missouri State High School Activities Association. Fall
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PED 221 - Outdoor Activities
Credit Hours: 1
Introduction to basic knowledge and skills of popular outdoor activities. Fall/Spring
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PED 223 - Sports Officiating (Spring)
Credit Hours: 3
This course consists of lecture, discussion and field experience in sports officiating. Sports covered include baseball, softball, and basketball. Students may qualify for official certification by the Missouri State High School Activities Association. Spring
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PED 231 - Weight Training (Beginning)
Credit Hours: 1
An introductory course in weight training for those interested in improving strength and muscular development. Fall/Spring
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PED 243 - Theory of Coaching
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PED 113 . This course will emphasize coaching techniques that cover the organization and administration, as well as practice planning of sports typically offered by schools today. Motivation techniques will be stressed as well as the ability to work with participants and their support groups in a complex, contradictory and always changing society. Fall
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PED 241 - Weight Training (Advanced)
Credit Hours: 1
An advanced weight training course for those who desire a higher level of strength and muscular development. Fall/Spring
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PED 251 - Stationary Cycling
Credit Hours: 1
This course is an activity course utilizing stationary cycling, in a group setting, that is an excellent non-weight bearing workout designed to improve cardiovascular health. By combining a variety of challenging rides, from sprints, intervals, hills, and more, this great workout will challenge every rider regardless of experience by allowing each rider to determine their own pace and resistance. Fall/Spring
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PED 263 - Methods of Adapted Physical Education
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PED 113 . This course is designed to examine the unique needs of disabled students participating in physical education and special education. Spring-Even
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PED 261 - Scuba Diving
Credit Hours: 1
The course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills, knowledge and techniques to become a certified scuba diver. The PADI open water diver certification is the world’s most popular and recognized scuba credential. It is a full, entry level certification you earn by successfully completing the entire course and qualifies you to dive without instructor supervision while applying the knowledge and skills you learn in the course. Fees required. Fall/Spring
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PED 271 - First Aid and CPR/AED
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: PED 113 . This course will involve training in the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program. Successful completion will include American Red Cross certification. Fees required. Fall-Even
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PED 273 - Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Sport
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PED 113 . This course introduces the student to the social and psychological dimensions of sport and physical activity. The applied psychological concepts and principles for enhancing human performance are investigated, in addition to the effects of the coach, team, and spectator on an athletes’ behavior. Spring-Odd
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PED 274 - Structural Kinesiology
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: PED 113 or Allied Health Science major. This course is designed to provide an introduction to the structure and function of human movement. This course will emphasize the application and understanding of effective human movement on daily living skills and athletic performance. Lab fees required. Fall
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PED 281 - Stand Up Paddle Board Fitness
Credit Hours: 1
This course will involve a combination of standup paddle boarding and active stretching in an aquatic environment. Fall/Spring
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PED 283 - Water Safety Instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PED 121 or permission. The focus of this course is to develop personal swimming and water safety skills with emphasis on developing the teaching of these skills to different age groups. This course enables the student to complete the requirements necessary to become certified as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Fees are required for each student’s online registration with the American Red Cross. Spring-Odd
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PED 293 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PED 113 . Study of the structure and function of the human body including study at the cellular, tissue, and organ level. Emphasis will be on the organ systems operational in effecting human movement. Spring-Odd
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PED 302 - Coaching Volleyball
Credit Hours: 2
A course that emphasizes coaching techniques that cover the organization and administration of volleyball matches, individual techniques, team strategies and philosophies involved in competitive volleyball. Fall-Odd
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PED 313 - Health Related Fitness/Wellness
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PED 113 or Allied Health Science major. Study and participation in programs recommended for the development of health related physical fitness and personal wellness. Emphasis on determining the level of fitness, the importance of fitness, and the improved quality of life through personal care in each area of wellness. Fall
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PED 322 - Coaching Basketball
Credit Hours: 2
Emphasis in this course consists of coaching techniques covering organization and administration, as well as offensive and defensive techniques, strategy and philosophy of basketball. Fall-Even
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PED 323 - Lifeguard Training/ Lifeguard Instructor
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PED 121 or permission. This course is designed to develop a skilled swimmer with conditioning to meet the standards of American Red Cross. Attention will be focused on skills and knowledge required to properly assume the responsibilities of lifeguarding. Instructor certifications will also include the areas of CPR/PR, Community First Aid and Safety, Preventing Disease Transmission, Oxygen administration and Automated External Defibrillators. Fees are required. Spring-Even
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PED 333 - Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisites: MAT 123 and PED 113 or permission. A study of evaluation procedures in physical education, the administration of such procedures and interpretation of the results by fundamental statistical methods. Spring-Even
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PED 342 - Coaching Baseball
Credit Hours: 2
Emphasis in this course consists of coaching techniques covering organization and administration, as well as offensive and defensive techniques, strategy and philosophy of baseball. Spring-Even
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PED 343 - Lifetime Activities/Dance
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PED 113 . Introduction to basic knowledge and skills of popular adventure activities, which may include shooting sports, angling, scuba, repelling, rock climbing, canoeing, wilderness living and dance. Emphasizes skills, safety, teaching methodology and principles of group leadership as they relate to adventure activities and dance. Activity fee and field trips are required. Fall/Spring
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PED 353 - Leadership in Recreation
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PED 113 or permission. This course covers the philosophy and fundamental principles of leadership in the field of recreation. Fall-Even
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PED 373 - Camp Administration/Counseling
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: PED 113 or permission. This is designed as a practical guide for managing an organized camp for the new or experienced camper. This course incorporates the latest information available on current trends and standards affecting camp administration and counseling. Practical and specific guidance for understanding the various roles of the camp staff will be gained through lecture and field experience. Fall-Odd
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PED 395 - Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisites: PED 113 and PED 274 (Allied Health Science majors are required to take PED 274 only). A course designed to emphasize the care and prevention of athletic injuries. This course will give tasks on the recognition, evaluation, treatment, and problem solving with practical application of skills. Lab fees required. Spring
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PED 422 - Biomechanics
Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisites: PED 113 and PED 274 (Allied Health Science majors are required to take PED 274 only). This course is a study of biomechanical concepts applied to human movement, sport, and exercise. This course will address the basic mechanical principles and the influence of this principle on motor performance. Spring-Odd
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PED 423 - Team and Individual Sport Instruction
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite:PED 113 . This course provides students with opportunities to understand theory and techniques of teaching individual, dual and team sports while emphasizing the development of motor skills analysis in these activities. Spring-Odd
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PED 453 - Physiology of Exercise
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: or Allied Health Science major. A course designed to explore the functions of the human body and changes which occur during physical activity. Fall
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PED 464 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisites: and or Allied Health Science major. An introduction to field and laboratory based physical fitness testing: application of physiological principles to design safe and effective exercise programs for the apparently healthy, as well as for individuals with obesity, coronary disease, diabetes, and other degenerative diseases. This course will include a research project requiring research design, data collection and analysis. Spring
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PED 461 - Senior Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisites: Physical Education major or Allied Health major, senior standing and permission. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the skills necessary for gainful employment upon graduation. Any students pursuing graduate school will complete necessary entrance exams and/or application requirements. It is also designed to meet special needs, address any weakness found in the individual’s background, and to help students gain needed insight through reflective activities. Fall/Spring
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PED 48V - Internship in Physical Education
Credit Hours: 3-6
Prerequisites: Physical Education major/minor and permission or Allied Health Science major. It consists of practical, supervised experience in the fields of physical education, recreation, athletics and health. Pass/Fail. Fall/Spring
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PED 49V - Special Problems in Physical Ed
Credit Hours: 1-3
Prerequisites: Physical Education major/minor and permission. The principal purpose of this course is investigation of problems in physical education with emphasis on statistical method and scientific research techniques. Fall/Spring
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LSC 213 - Information Literacy
Credit Hours: 3
Information literacy forms the basis for academic success and lifelong learning. This course is designed to help students develop that literacy by recognizing information needs and learning how to locate, evaluate, and effectively use information. A variety of information sources and technologies will be used. The goal of the course is to produce confident and self-sufficient researchers. Fall/Spring
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ENG 013 - Composition Skills
Credit Hours: 3
This course emphasizes basic skills such as sentence patterning, paragraph development, and grammar. Does not satisfy General Education requirements and does not count toward 125 total hours required. Students enrolled in this course are not allowed to drop it from semester schedule, and are allowed a maximum of two opportunities to pass the course with a minimum grade of C-. Students who fail to earn a C- or above on their first attempt and then pass on their second attempt will receive a WP for the first attempt. Fall/Spring
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ENG 103 - College Composition
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Minimum ACT© Writing score of 8 or minimum ACT English score of 25 or a minimum grade of C- in ENG 013 . This course provides students with the critical thinking, reading, and formal writing skills necessary for success in college. Students enrolled in this course will not be allowed to drop it from semester schedule, and are allowed a maximum of two opportunities to pass the course with a minimum grade of C-. Students who fail to earn a C- or above on their first attempt and then pass on their second attempt will receive a WP for the first attempt. Fall/Spring
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ENG 163 - Readings in Western Civilization
Credit Hours: 3
This course should be taken concurrently with HTY 163 if possible. Emphasizes close reading and guided interpretation regarding classic works of Western literature. Students will explore the motif of the quest and engage in themes such as justice, truth, and the individual in society. Fall/Spring
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