PHYSICAL EDUCATION

This program combines knowledge and skills required for leaders in athletics, sports, recreation, and fitness. By integrat93 ing management and marketing principles with sport and fitness components, students are prepared for job opportunities in sport management, recreation, athletics, and fitness settings and/or are prepared for graduate studies in sport management.

Activity Courses (1 semester hour each)
Suggested : PHED 115 Community First Aid, CPR, and Safety
Theory Courses (4 semester hours each)
BUSN 210 Principles of Management
BUSN 211 Accounting Principles I
PHED 200 Introduction & History of Physical Education & Athletics
PHED 215 Sport and Society
PHED 240 Introduction to Sport Management
PHED 243 Sport Facilities and Design
PHED 245 Clinical Experience in Sport Management (3 hrs.)
PHED 330 Psychological Dynamics of Sport and Physical Education
PHED 335 Managing Legal Aspects of Sport and Physical Education
PHED 395 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of Physical Education and Athletics
PHED 451 Sport Management Internship
PHED 310 Principles of Sport Marketing
PHED 313 Communication in Sport
PHED 322 Principles of Sport Finance
PHED 480 Senior Seminar in Sports Science/Sport Management

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Teaching Licensure in Physical Education Major: K-12 (56 hours required within the major)

Physical Education, Professional Education, General Education courses, and a Specialized Learning Outcome requirement within the Physical Education curriculum comprise this major. The Teaching Licensure major is approved by the Tennessee State Department of Education. The required 156 semester hours for this licensure include 59 semester hours in the Physical Education, 32 semester hours in Professional Education, and 65 semester hours in General Education. A detail of the course work is given below.

The Tennessee State Department of Education recommends that candidates seeking K-12 Physical Education licensure also prepare for licensure in an additional area.

Physical Education Activity Learning Outcome Requirements for Teacher Licensure

A total of seven competencies must be validated in the Physical Education Teaching Licensure Program. Physical education competencies are built into activity courses and in one theory course (PHED 360). Grades of C- or better indicate validation of the Learning Outcome. The instructor will identify those students who have major weaknesses in the sport skill or fitness activity and identify opportunities for improvement for the student.

Major Area Curriculum
Activity Courses/Activity Competencies (9 hours required )
I. SAFETY, FIRST AID, AND CPR (1 required)
PHED 115 Community First Aid, CPR, and Safety
II. SPORTS SKILLS (1 required)
A. Individual and Dual Sports
PHED 173 Racquetball
PHED 176 Bowling I
PHED 177 Bowling II
PHED 178 Badminton
PHED 179 Table Tennis
PHED 180 Tennis
PHED 181 Archery
PHED 182 Golf
B. Team Sports
PHED 120 Softball
PHED 122 Touch and Flag Football
PHED 124 Soccer
PHED 125 Volleyball
PHED 126 Basketball
III. AQUATICS (1 required)
PHED 160 Scuba Diving
PHED 161 Beginning Swimming
PHED 162 Intermediate Swimming
PHED 163 Advanced Swimming
PHED 164 Aquatics Safety
PHED 165 Lifeguard Training
IV. RHYTHMS AND DANCE (1 required)
PHED 170 Rhythms and Dance
V. TUMBLING AND GYMNASTICS (1 required)
PHED 175 Tumbling and Gymnastics
VI. OUTDOOR LEISURE ACTIVITIES (1 required)
PHED 189 Roller Skating
PHED 190 Bicycling
PHED 195 Hiking/Backpacking
PHED 196 Canoeing
PHED 197 Horseback Riding
PHED 198 White-Water Rafting
PHED 199 Snow Skiing
VII. FUNDAMENTAL MOTOR SKILLS (1 required)
PHED 360 Curriculum Design and Methods of Teaching
Elementary School Physical Education, Health and Wellness
Physical Education Theory Courses (50 hours required)
PHED 200 Introduction & History of Physical Education & Athletics
PHED 251 Human Anatomy
PHED 252 Human Physiology
PHED 260 Methods for School Health Teachers (3 hrs.)
PHED 270 Adaptive Physical Education
PHED 360 Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Elementary
School Physical Education, Health and Wellness (3 hrs.)
PHED 361 Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Secondary School Physical Education, Health and Wellness
PHED 370 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education, Health and Wellness
PHED 374 Motor Development
PHED 375 Motor Learning
PHED 380 Kinesiology
PHED 390 Physiology of Exercise
PHED 396 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of Physical Education, Health and Wellness Professional Education Curriculum
EDUC 200 History, Philosophy, and Principles of Education
EDUC 320 Classroom Discipline and Management
HGLN 341 Learning Environments K-6 or
EDUC 342 Learning Environments 7-12
EDUC 452 Orientation to Student Teaching
EDUC 457 Observation and Directed Teaching : K-12 (12 hrs.)
SPED 101 Survey of the Regular and Special Populations Within the School Environment
General Education Curriculum
*CISC 100 Computer as a Tool
CISC 216 Computer as a Classroom Support System
CMNS 330 The Hebrew and Christian Traditions
CMNS 380 The Political Traditions of the West
**ENGL 100 Introduction to College Writing
ENGL 110 Composition and Rhetoric
ENGL 111 Composition, Rhetoric and Research
EVSC 111 Environmental Science
HIST 101 or 102 The West and the World I or II
HIST 201 or 202 U.S. History I or II
**MATH 101 Basic Math
MATH 102 College Algebra
MATH 215 Elementary Statistics
OREN 105 Tusculum Experience (1 hr.)
PHED 201 Foundations of Physical Fitness and Wellness
PSYC 101 Essentials of Psychology
PSYC 200 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 305 Educational Psychology
SOCI 101 Principles and Social Institutions
Choose one of the following courses:
MUSC 101 Introduction to Western Music
THEA 104 Introduction to Theatre
VISA 110 Basic Concepts of the Visual Arts
VISA 204 Ancient Through Renaissance Art
VISA 208 Baroque Through Modern Art
*Test out opportunity available.
** Not required if ACT/SAT scores merit exemption.
TOTAL: 156 semester hours

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Teacher Licensure in Health and Wellness Major: Grades K – 12 (56 hours required within the major)

This program of study integrates the general education core, professional education core, health and wellness education content area, and a variety of field experiences (practicums and student teaching). The Teaching Licensure major in Health and Wellness is approved by the State Department of Education. The required 149 semester hours for this licensure include 56 hours in the major, 32 hours in Professional Education, and 61 hours in General Education.

A number of skills are covered by the Learning Outcome program within the major. These Learning Outcome requirements are built into physical education activity courses. A grade of “C” or better indicates validation of the Learning Outcome. The instructor will identify those students who have weaknesses in skills and will identify opportunities for their improvement.

The Tennessee State Department of Education recommends that candidates seeking licensure in Health and Wellness Education also develop and prepare for licensure in a second teaching field.

Major Area Curriculum
Activity Courses/Activity Competencies (1 semester hour each/6 required.)
Activity courses cover competencies that will be helpful to the candidate in the planning of fitness and wellness activities for their prospective students. Candidates select eleven activities from the following seven areas:
I. SAFETY, FIRST AID, AND CPR (1 required)
PHED 115 Community First Aid, CPR, and Safety II. PHYSICAL FITNESS (2 required)
PHED 184 Aerobics
PHED 185 Cardiovascular Fitness and Training
PHED 186 Weight Training
PHED 187 Walking, Jogging, and Running
III. SPORTS SKILLS (1 required)
A. Indoor Individual and Dual Sports
PHED 173 Racketball
PHED 176 Bowling
PHED 177 Bowling II
PHED 178 Badminton
PHED 179 Table Tennis
B. Outdoor Individual and Dual Sports
PHED 180 Tennis
PHED 181 Archery
PHED 182 Golf
C. Indoor Team Sports
PHED 125 Volleyball
PHED 126 Basketball
D. Outdoor Team Sports
PHED 120 Softball
PHED 122 Touch and Flag Football
PHED 124 Soccer
IV. AQUATICS (1 required)
PHED 160 Scuba Diving
PHED 161 Beginning Swimming
PHED 162 Intermediate Swimming
PHED 163 Advanced Swimming
PHED 164 Aquatic Safety
PHED 165 Lifeguard Training
V. OUTDOOR LEISURE ACTIVITIES (1 required)
PHED 189 Roller Skating
PHED 190 Bicycling
PHED 195 Hiking/Backpacking
PHED 196 Canoeing
PHED 197 Horseback Riding
PHED 198 White-Water Rafting
PHED 199 Snow Skiing
Health and Wellness Theory Courses (50 hours total)
ATEP 333 Nutrition
PHED 251 Human Anatomy
PHED 252 Human Physiology
PHED 260 Methods for School Health Teachers (3 hrs.)
PHED 270 Adaptive Physical Education
PHED 342 Community Health
PHED 360 Curriculum Design and Teaching Methods for Elementary School Physical Education, Health and Wellness (3 hrs.)
PHED 361 Curriculum Design and Teaching Methods for Secondary School Physical Education, Health and Wellness
PHED 370 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education, Health and Wellness
PHED 374 Motor Development
PHED 380 Kinesiology
PHED 390 Physiology of Exercise
PHED 396 Organization, Administration, and Supervision of Physical Education, Health and Wellness Professional Education Curriculum
EDUC 200 History, Philosophy, and Principles of Education
EDUC 320 Classroom Discipline and Management
HGLN 341 Learning Environments K-8 or
EDUC 342 Learning Environments K-12
EDUC 452 Orientation to Student Teaching
EDUC 457 Enhanced Student Teaching K-12
SPED 101 Survey of the Regular and Special Populations Within the School Environment
General Education Curriculum
*CISC 100 Computer as a Tool
CISC 216 Computer as a Classroom Support System
CMNS 330 The Hebrew and Christian Traditions
CMNS 380 The Political Traditions of the West
**ENGL 100 Introduction to College Writing
ENGL 110 Composition and Rhetoric
ENG 111 Composition, Rhetoric and Research
EVSC 111 Environmental Science
HIST 101 or 102 The West and the World I or II
HIST 201 or 202 U.S. History I or II
**MATH 101 Basic Mathematics
MATH 102 College Algebra
MATH 215 Elementary Statistics
OREN 105 Tusculum College Experience (1 hr.)
PHED 201 Foundations of Physical Fitness
PSYC 101 Essentials of Psychology
PSYC 200 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 305 Educational Psychology
SOCI 101 Principles and Social Institutions
Choose one of the following courses:
MUSC 101 Introduction to Western Music
THEA 104 Introduction to Theatre
VISA 110 Basic Concepts of the Visual Arts
VISA 204 Ancient Through Renaissance Art
VISA 208 Baroque Through Modern Art
*Test out opportunity available.
**Not required if ACT/SAT score merits exemption.

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NOTE: The coaching minor and the coaching endorsement may be added to any other program of study at Tusculum College and can provide useful preparation for those who anticipate coaching in the future.

Coaching Minor (21 hours are required)

PHED 115 Community First Aid, CPR, and Safety (1 hr.)
PHED 290 Officiating Games and Sports
PHED 330 Psychological Dynamics of Sport and Physical Education
PHED 335 Managing Legal Aspects of Sport and Physical Education
Choose any two of the following:
PHED 291 Coaching of Volleyball
PHED 292 Principles of Coaching Football
PHED 293 Coaching of Soccer
PHED 294 Coaching of Basketball
PHED 295 Coaching of Baseball
PHED 296 Coaching of Slow and Fast Pitch Softball
PHED 297 Coaching of Cross Country/Track and Field

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Coaching Endorsement (13 hours required)

The coaching endorsement may be added to any other program of study at Tusculum College, the following courses are required:
ATEP 262 Basic Athletic Training
PHED 115 Community First Aid, CPR, and Safety (1 hr.)
Choose any two of the following:
PHED 290 Officiating Games and Sports
PHED 291 Coaching of Volleyball
PHED 292 Principles of Coaching Football
PHED 293 Coaching of Soccer
PHED 294 Coaching of Basketball
PHED 295 Coaching of Baseball
PHED 296 Coaching of Slow and Fast Pitch Softball
PHED 297 Coaching of Cross Country/Track and Field

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