2005-2007 Academic Catalog

Physical Education

Department Chair: Don Fischer

Faculty: Bob Alpers, Scott Bierscheid, Michelle Blaeser, Julie Deyak, Gary Fasching, Donald Fischer, James Gagliardi, John Gagliardi, John Harrington, Jerry Haugen, Pat Haws, Dennis Johnson, Janna LaFountaine, Kate McNeil, Tim Miles

The Physical Education Department recognizes the importance of exercise and physical activity in improving quality of life and in decreasing risk of disease and injury. In order for individuals, including those pursuing careers in health care, fitness, and coaching, to address complex issues related to exercise and physical activity, they must be able to apply knowledge from a wide variety of disciplines. The mission of the Physical Education Department is to provide the student a broad-based multidisciplinary education in the areas of coaching and sports medicine. This multidisciplinary approach integrates perspectives from the biological sciences, natural sciences and social sciences. Consistent with the Coordinate Mission of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, the Department seeks to foster integrated learning, to develop skills necessary for lifelong learning, to explore issues of gender, and to provided leadership and service opportunities for students.

The Physical Education Department seeks to carry out its mission through two curricular programs: the Coaching Certification Program and the Minor in Sports Medicine.

Assessment

Minor in Sports Medicine: The Physical Education Department uses a multifaceted assessment process in order to develop a better understanding of student learning and the educational process and environment in which this learning occurs. This assessment process employs a variety of assessment measures including (but not limited to):

Embedded assessment of student learning in each required course in the minor curriculum
Indirect assessment of learning through end of course surveys
A pre- and post-test evaluation of important curricular concepts. The pre-test is administered in PHED 150 and the post-test is administered via the Sports Medicine Exit Exam during the student’s last semester before graduating
Assessment of the student’s educational experiences within the minor in Sports Medicine through the Minor in Sports Medicine Assessment Survey
A mini-portfolio which will include an essay on leadership and service experiences in the minor and how elective courses supported the student’s educational and career objectives

Coaching Certification: The process of assessment of student learning within the Coaching Certification Program is multifaceted in nature employing a variety of assessment measures including (but not limited to):

Embedded assessment of student learning in each required course in the Coaching Certification curriculum
Indirect assessment of learning through end of course surveys
A pre- and post-test evaluation of important curricular concepts. The pre-test is administered in PHED 201 and the post-test is administered via the Coaching Certification Exit Exam during the student’s last semester before graduating
Assessment of the student’s educational experiences within the Coaching Certification curriculum through the Coaching Certification Assessment Survey

Major (None)

Coaching Certification CSB/SJU

(10 credits and a zero credit practicum)

The coaching certification program makes it possible for students to meet the maximum requirement that a Minnesota school district will require for head coaching positions. The curriculum utilizes the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) model and meets the National Standards for Athletic Coaches.

Requirements:
201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, and 351. Plus one (1) theory course (259-270). In addition, PHED XXX must be satisfactorily completed. Students must have completed the Coaching Certification courses or be enrolled in the remaining required courses a the time they register for PHED XXX, with the exception of PHED 351 which can be completed after completing PHED XXX. You will need to hold current certification for First Aid/Adult CPR at the time of your employment.

Sports Medicine Minor

(24 credits with 16 credits from the required courses and 8 credits from the list of electives)

The mission of the minor in Sports Medicine is to provide the student with a broad based multidisciplinary understanding of sport performance and sport injury. The minor seeks to integrate perspectives from the biological sciences, natural sciences, and social sciences and it seeks to apply these perspectives to enhance sport performance, to decrease risk of injury, and to facilitate recovery from injury. The minor will assist in preparing the student for a career and/or graduate education in an area of sports medicine including: corporate fitness, exercise physiology, physical therapy, personal training and strength and conditioning, among others. Consistent with the Mission of the Physical Education Department and the Coordinate Mission of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, the minor in Sports Medicine seeks to foster integrated learning, to develop skills necessary for lifelong learning, to explore issues of gender, and to provide leadership and service opportunities for students.

Students must work closely with a faculty advisor in the Physical Education Department in choosing courses to best achieve their academic goal.

Requirements:
150, 207, 210, 257, 258, 306, 308, 314, 350, 357, and eight additional credits from 204, 217, 221, 307, 397, BIOL 212, BIOL 317, CHEM 235, COLG 130, COLG 140, MATH 124, NUTR 120, NUTR 125, NUTR 330, NUTR 331, PHIL 245, PSYC 221, PSYC 235, PSYC 311, PSYC 331, PSYC 343, PSYC 349, PSYC 360. Two of these eight credits must come from within the Physical Education Department (204, 217, 221, 307, 397). A maximum of two credits from 397 may be applied towards the minor.

Special Requirements:

In order to graduate with a minor in Sports Medicine, the student must:

Submit a satisfactorily completed portfolio to the Chair of the Physical Education Department.
Pass the Sports Medicine Exit Exam.
Complete the Minor in Sports Medicine Assessment Survey.
Courses in the Sports Medicine minor require a minimum grade of “C”.

Courses (PHED)

106 Golf. (0)
The game, strokes, rules, terms, etiquette and practical application of techniques. Includes trip to local course. Fee: $12. Beginners only. Spring.

150 Introduction to Sports Medicine. (1)
This course is designed to introduce students to a broad range of careers in sports medicine—including, but not limited to athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise science, personal trainer, industry and corporate health. Students will have the opportunity to explore the various needs for the careers. This course serves as a foundation for further courses in the sports medicine minor. Open to minors and non-minors. Fall and spring.

201 Introduction to Coaching. (1)
This course will provide an overview of coaching with emphasis on coaching philosophy, style and ethics. It is highly recommended that this course be taken early in the curriculum. Fall and spring.

202 Sport Psychology. (1)
This course will assist future coaches in becoming skillful communicators, motivators, and behavioral managers. Fall and spring.

203 Sport Skills. (1)
This course will present basic concepts necessary for effective teaching of technical and tactical skills. Fall and Spring.

204 Sport Nutrition and Drugs. (1)
This course will explore the role of various nutrients in sport performance as well as body composition. Issues related to drug and supplement use and the coach’s role in recognizing and handling these issues will also be addressed. Spring.

205 Sport Administration. (1)
This course will explore coaching issues related to risk and team management. Fall and Spring.

207 Sport Injuries. (2)
Students will gain a basic understanding of anatomy, while learning concepts and techniques involved in the prevention, care, treatment, evaluation and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. This course will include both practical labs and lectures. Meets the requirement for sports medicine minor. Fee of $20. Fall and spring.

208 Sports Physiology. (2)
This course will explore principles related to safe and effective training. Students will apply these principles to the various stages of the training cycle in order to optimize the training effects. Fall.

209 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries. (2)
In this course, the student will develop an understanding of the role of the coach in planning for and preventing sports injuries. They will also develop an understanding of the coach’s role as a sports first aid provider in the evaluation and treatment of sports injuries. This course is designed for students pursuing a Coaching Certificate. Fall and spring.

210 Sports Emergency Care. (1)
The student will gain basic understanding of the Sports Medicine Team, its roles, its responsibilities, and emergency techniques necessary to provide basic care for acute sport related injuries or illnesses. Open to minors and non-minors. Fall and spring.

217 Personal Health. (2)
Focuses on sports specific health problems that are facing today's society. Emphasis is on the knowledge essential for maintaining a healthy life-style in relationship to sport participation. Spring.

221 Promoting Exercise Adherence. (1)
This course provides an introduction to exercise and physical activity promotion. In this course students will learn about at least one theory/model of behavioral change, mediators of exercise/physical activity behavior, and intervention strategies to promote exercise/physical activity adherence. Students will also apply these concepts in order to promote healthy exercise behavior in their own lives and in the lives of others. This course is designed for students interested in careers in the fitness industry, medicine, physical therapy, and other health fields involving the promotion of exercise/physical activity. However, this course is open to all students. Alternating years, Fall.

257 Principles of Resistance Training. (2)
Learn the principles of resistance training and how to apply them in designing resistance-training programs. Learn and manipulate the variables of program design within individual and environmental constraints, in order to best meet various training goals. This is primarily a lecture and discussion based course and includes some lab components. Fall.

258 Human Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Medicine. (2)
This course is primarily a lecture course covering basic human anatomy and physiology with emphasis placed on the muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems. This course is designed to provide the student a basic understanding of anatomical and physiological terminology and concepts. This course is prerequisite to several courses in the minor in Sports Medicine. Spring.

259 Theory of Coaching Ice Hockey. (1)
Advanced skills, strategy, theories of team play of ice hockey. Practice planning and drill work, game preparation, as well as game rules. Current issues and problems in the sport. Spring, alternate years.

260 Theory of Coaching Football. (1)
Advanced skills, strategy, theories of team play of football. Practice planning and drill work, game preparation, as well as game rules. Current issues and problems in the sport. Spring.

261 Theory of Coaching Basketball. (1)
Advanced skills, strategy, theories of team play of basketball. Practice planning and drill work, game preparation, as well as game rules. Fall, alternate years.

263 Theory of Coaching Track and Cross Country. (1)
Advanced skills, strategy, theories of track and field and cross country. Practice planning and drill work, meet preparation, as well as competition rules. Current issues and problems in the sport. Fall, alternate years.

264 Theory of Coaching Baseball. (1)
Advanced skills, strategy, theories of team play of baseball. Practice planning and drill work, game preparation, as well as game rules. Current issues and problems in the sport. Spring, alternate years.

267 Theory of Coaching Soccer. (1)
Advanced skills, strategy, theories of team play of soccer. Practice planning and drill work, game preparation, as well as game rules. Current issues and problems in the sport. Fall, alternate years.

269 Theory of Coaching Volleyball. (1)
Coaching of skills, strategy and theories of volleyball. Emphasis to include drill work, practices, contest planning and rules. Fall, alternate years.

270 Theory of Coaching Softball. (1)
Coaching of skills, strategy and theories of softball. Emphasis also to include drill work, practices, contest planning and rules. Spring, alternate years.

306 Kinesiology. (2)
In this course the student will examine the fundamental anatomical and biomechanical concepts that influence human movement. The student will also develop the ability to integrate and apply these fundamentals as they relate to human movement. Prerequisite: BIOL 258. Fall.

307 Advanced Athletic Training. (2)
Learning, practicing and applying advanced injury assessment techniques and skills related to trauma that can occur to the human body while participating in various sport activities. Emphasis will be placed on the hands-on assessment, evaluation and prevention of upper and lower body extremity injuries. Prerequisite: 207. Fall, alternate years.

308 Exercise Physiology. (2)
Study of body processes and exercise; efficiency of muscle work, fatigue and exercise, age, sex and body types as related to exercise; nervous control of muscle activity and effect of exercise on the circulatory system. Prerequisite: BIOL 258. Fall.

314 Human Performance. (2)
The student will observe, describe and evaluate human performance from an anatomical, biomechanical, and physiological perspective. Students will integrate this information through a research paper evaluating a given topic of interest. Fee of $25. Prerequisites: 306, 308 and BIOL 258. Spring, alternate years.

350 Practicum: Sports Medicine. (0)
The student will engage in practical experience in the training room or individual area of interest. This practical experience will consist of approximately 50 hours under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer, physical therapist, or certified fitness professional. The student must consult with their Sports Medicine advisor in designing the practicum experience. Fee of $10. Prerequisite: 150 and 207 or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.

351 Coaching Practicum. (0)
This course is designed to provide the student with experience of coaching a sport at a high school level for an entire season. Prerequisite: completion of at least 7 credits in the Coaching Certification curriculum, including PHED 209 (or by approval of the Coaching Certification Program Supervisor.) Practicum must be planned with the Coaching Certification Program Supervisor. Fall and Spring.

357 Integrative Approach to Resistance Training. (2)
This course examines resistance training from a variety of perspectives including tissue healing, motor control/motor learning, and psychology. Specific topics addressed will include prevention and rehabilitation of common injuries, functional exercise, and issues related to individual and gender differences. Prerequisites: 207, 257 and BIOL 258. Spring, alternate years.

397 Sports Medicine Internship. (2-8)
Internship in an approved setting. Work experience in an area of sports medicine supervised by agency personnel and department coordinator. All internships need to be planned one semester prior to work experience with the CSB/SJU internship office. A maximum of two credits may be applied towards electives in the sports medicine minor.

XXX(A) Assessment of Student Learning for Sports Medicine Minor. (0)
This course is designed to assess student learning within the Sports Medicine minor and to assist in the assessment of the overall program. This assessment will include, but is not limited to, a comprehensive examination. This course is to be completed in the student’s final semester prior to graduation. S/U grading only.

XXX(B) Assessment of Student Learning for Coaching Certification. (0)
This course is designed to assess student learning within the Coaching Certification program and to assist in the assessment of the overall program. This assessment will include, but is not limited to, a comprehensive examination. This course is to be completed in the student’s final semester prior to graduation. S/U grading only.