2024-2025 Catalog
Health and Exercise Science
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Health & Exercise Science
Joel Perkins, Chair
Professor |
Senior Instructor 2 |
Emeritus Faculty |
Jamie Vener |
Joel Perkins |
Daniel M. Cartwright |
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Laura Jones |
Assistant Professor |
Instructor |
Jennifer Slawta |
Michael Paddack |
Matt Vogel |
Phillip A. Pifer |
Ryan Weatherwax |
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The Health & Exercise Science program’s function is to prepare professionals for careers in a clinical setting, health promotion, fitness management, human performance, sport and recreation management, and physical education/health teacher education. Selected health and exercise science courses are open to all SOU students.
Graduate Program
Graduate degree programs with health and exercise science as major components are available (see Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies). The program may be tailored to meet the goals of students who wish to combine studies in health and exercise science with other academic areas. Such a program does not necessarily lead to licensing or certification.
Professional Affiliations
Faculty in the Department of Health & Exercise Science maintain professional memberships and actively participate in the following organizations: The Society of Health and Physical Education(SHAPE); National Athletic Trainers Association; The American College of Sports Medicine(ACSM); The National Strength and Conditioning Association; National Council on Strength and Fitness(NCSF); American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the SOU athletic programs are governed by the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Student Expenses and Insurance
Southern Oregon University does not provide accident insurance. Students and others using the health, exercise science, physical education, and athletic facilities for classes, intramurals, club sports, and recreation are urged to purchase a policy at the time of registration if they do not have their own insurance coverage. Special fees vary by term and class.
Teacher Licensing
Health Education and Physical Education
SOU students who would like a license to teach health and/or PE at the K-12 grade level in Oregon public schools must complete a bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science with a concentration in Health and Physical Education Teacher Education before applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU. Interested students should consult the department chair for an appropriate advisor and the School of Education regarding admission requirements for the MAT program.
Program Requirements
Major
Certificates
Minor
Health Education
Physical Education
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PE 160 - Majors Orientation 2 credits Introduces students to potential career paths, faculty within the department, and professional writing. (Cross-listed with HE 160 and OAL 160 ). Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 170 - Open Lap Swim 1 credit This is an activity-based class, which develops technical skills in lap swimming. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. Graded Pass/No Pass only -
PE 171 - Cardio Swim Fitness 1 credit Provides students with instruction and technique for using swimming for exercise. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. Graded Pass/No Pass only -
PE 172 - Water Polo 1 credit Provides students instruction and play time for the sport of water polo. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. Graded Pass/No Pass only -
PE 182 - Introduction to Modern Dance 2 credits Explores technique, improvisation and compositional components of modern dance for beginning and experienced dancers. Also covers techniques to strengthen and stretch your body and creativity. Students will learn basic modern dance technique and form, explore partnering skills, and play with improvisational structures both individually and in groups. Students will be given a prompt by the instructor and guided through the development of a movement phrase for the final exam. Dancers will present their phrase for the final exam. Repeatable for a maximum of 20 credits. (Cross-listed with TA 182 and D 182 .) Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 183 - Dance Improvisation 2 credits Utilizing the elements of dance, this class investigates movement through structured explorations for the creative development of personal movement repertoire, spontaneous group interaction, and observation skills. The course emphasizes the exploration of movement through spur-of-the-moment problem solving and creative risk-taking. This course is designed to evoke the student’s creative movement individuality and sense of ensemble. It may also include weight-sharing and contact improvisation. Repeatable for a maximum of 20 credits. (Cross-listed with TA 183 and D 183 .) Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 192 - Ballet I 2 credits Introduces ballet movement vocabulary and creates a foundation for dance technique for many Western dance forms. Students learn and practice a basic barre of classical ballet exercises that build throughout the term; learn center floor work including port de bras, adagio, small jumps, large jumps, turns and short ballet combinations. Students learn a basic ballet movement vocabulary and can correctly identify twenty ballet steps they have practiced throughout the term. As a term project, students choreograph a one-minute ballet dance using material from the class OR write a 5-page paper on a dance-related topic they research during the term. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. (Cross-listed with TA 192 and D 192 .) Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 193 - Jazz I 2 credits Provides an introduction to solid dance technique, jazz dance vocabulary, proper dance alignment, and use of the core of the body to stabilize and control movement. Various styles of jazz will be used in combinations throughout the term with a foundation of LA style jazz inspired by the studios of Dupre, Joe Tremaine, Carleton Johnson and Jaime Rogers. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. (Cross-listed with TA 193 and D 193 .) Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 194 - Professional Activities 1 to 2 credits Provides laboratory experience. Includes racquet sports, outdoor recreation, and rhythms. Each unit is presented with teaching techniques directed toward instruction and skill development. Emphasizes progression, sequence, participation, and planning. Restricted to students planning to enter the MAT program. Repeatable for a maximum of 18 credits. (Cross-listed with OAL 194 ). Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 194A - Outdoor Rec and Rhythm 2 credits The course is set up for students who intend to enter the physical education teaching profession and/or a sport and recreation management career. Each student will develop unit plans, learning segments, lesson plans, and learning targets based off the edTPA requirements to become a certified teacher. They will then teach/coach methods, tactics, and techniques related to hiking/backpacking/camping, rock climbing, initiative games, and rhythm/dance. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 194B - ProAct Racquet Sports 2 credits The course is set up for students who intend to enter the physical education teaching profession and/or a sport and recreation management career. Each student will develop unit plans, learning segments, lesson plans, and learning targets based off the edTPA requirements to become a certified teacher. They will then teach/coach methods, tactics, and techniques related to pickle ball, tennis, badminton, and pickle box. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 199 - Special Studies 0 to 6 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 235 - Theory and Techniques of Sailing 3 credits A lecture course on the theory, practice, and safety of sailing. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 251 - Therapeutic Taping Interventions 2 credits In this course, students will be exposed to the most commonly used taping techniques implemented by sports health care professionals. This course will integrate the science behind taping techniques as well as incorporate human anatomy, mechanism of athletic injuries and the effectiveness of taping and bracing as it pertains to injury care and prevention. Techniques to be covered will include rigid strap taping, elastic and traditional cotton tape, “Kinesio” style taping and assorted McConnel taping techniques to both the upper and lower extremities. Prerequisite(s): PE 361 and PE 362 are recommended, but not required. Graded (A-F) only. -
PE 270 - Foundations of Physical Education 3 credits Studies contemporary issues in physical education, with emphasis on historical and philosophical contributions to behavioral, sociological, and aesthetic aspects of the discipline. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 293 - Ballet II 2 credits Builds on the basics learned in a first year of Ballet, with variations and a brisker tempo for both the barre and the center work. Students work at a faster pace with a wider vocabulary for an hour and a half, twice a week. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits. (Cross-listed with TA 293 and D 293 .) Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 294 - Professional Activities 1 to 2 credits Involves laboratory experience. Covers various team sports. Each unit includes teaching techniques focusing on instruction and skill development. Emphasizes progression, sequence, participation, and planning. Restricted to students planning to enter the MAT program. Repeatable for a maximum of 18 credits. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 294A - Team Sports and Gym Games 2 credits The course is set up for students who intend to enter the physical education teaching profession and/or a sport and recreation management career. Each student will develop unit plans, learning segments, lesson plans, and learning targets based off the edTPA requirements to become a certified teacher. They will then teach/coach methods, tactics, and techniques related to Basketball, Volleyball and Gym games. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 295 - Jazz II 2 credits Provides a continuation of the jazz dance vocabulary which begins in Jazz I. The foundation is still LA style jazz, as interpreted from the studios of Dupre, Joe Tremaine, Carleton Johnson and Jaime Rogers. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. (Cross-listed with TA 295 and D 295 .) Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 297 - Aquatic Safety 2 credits Provides formal instruction and skill development for aquatic emergencies. Students will have the option to receive First Aid, CPR, AED and Oxygen Administration certifications upon successful completion of the course. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 298 - Lifeguard Training 3 credits Provides formal instruction and skill development required for lifeguard certification. Students will have the option to receive a lifeguard certification upon successful completion of the course. (Cross-listed with OAL 298 .) Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 309 - Practicum 3 credits Integrates the components of a student’s curriculum into a real-world working experience. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, a student-generated project, a practicum in a physical education setting, international travel, or any other approved activity. Provides a showcase in which the student can demonstrate education and experience gained during undergraduate work. Fee required for insurance. Prerequisite(s): Restricted to HPE majors. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 361 - Care and Prevention I 3 credits This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental aspects of Athletic Training. Concepts learned in this course may be helpful for anyone interested in a career in the health care, fitness, or coaching professions as well as individuals who want to gain experience working with an active population.
The main focus of this course will be to examine the practice of prevention, recognition, and treatment of Athletic Injuries. Content in this course will consist of the sports medicine team, legal aspects of sports medicine, the evaluation process of athletic injuries and the healing process. We will also discuss injuries to the appendicular Skeleton which includes the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, thigh, knee, lower leg, ankle and foot. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 362 - Care and Prevention II 3 credits This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental aspects of Athletic Training. Concepts learned in this course may be helpful for anyone interested in a career in the health care, fitness, or coaching professions as well as individuals who want to gain experience working with an active population.
The main focus of this course will be to examine the practice of prevention, recognition, and initial treatment of athletic injuries to the axial skeleton which consist of the head, neck, spine, face, thoracic, abdominal and pelvic regions of the body. This course also addresses general medical conditions related to the skin, athletes age, the environment, or nutritional issues that might be associated with athletic populations.
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PE 363 - Physical Exam & Evaluation 3 credits Introduces students to health assessment and related physiological and clinical measurements. Develops applied skills and abilities related to initial clinical assessment in the context of human physiology and anatomy. Prerequisite(s): BI 231 , PE 361 , and PE 362 , and Junior status or above. Corequisite(s): PE 363L . Graded A-F only. -
PE 363L - Physical Exam & Evaluation Lab 1 credit Corresponding lab for PE 363 . Corequisite(s): PE 363 . Graded A-F only. -
PE 364 - Therapeutic Exercise & Modalities 3 credits Emphasizes purpose, effects and application of therapeutic modalities utilized in the treatment and management of athletic injuries. Applies techniques and protocols used in rehabilitation program development for management and treatment of athletic injuries. Prerequisite(s): BI 231 , PE 361 , and PE 362 , and Junior status or above. Corequisite(s): PE 364L . Graded A-F only. -
PE 364L - Therapeutic Exercise & Modalities Lab 1 credit Corresponding lab for PE 364 . Corequisite(s): PE 364 . Graded A-F only. -
PE 365 - Sports and Exercise Psychology 4 credits Examines psychological theories and research and their application to the sport/physical activity-related affect, behaviors and cognitions of participants as well as the individual and environmental factors, which shape these outcomes. This course is designed as an introduction to the field of sport and exercise psychology and provides a broad overview of the major topics, while emphasizing the practical application of this knowledge professionally in the field of health and physical education. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Graded (A-F) only. -
PE 372 - Kinesiology 4 credits Applies anatomical concepts to fundamental movements involved in sport and fitness activities. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 394 - Professional Activities 1 to 2 credits Provides laboratory experience. Includes various lifetime and field sports. Each unit includes teaching techniques focusing on instruction and skill development, with emphases on progression, sequence, participation, and planning. Repeatable for a maximum of 18 credits. Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students planning to enter the MAT program. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 394A - Lifetime Leisure and Recreation 2 credits The course is set up for students who intend to enter the physical education teaching profession and/or a sport and recreation management career. Each student will develop unit plans, learning segments, lesson plans, and learning targets based off the edTPA requirements to become a certified teacher. They will then teach/coach methods, tactics, and techniques related to flag football, field hockey, disc golf, corn hole, spike ball and weight training. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 396 - Essentials of Strength and Conditioning Training 4 credits This four-credit undergraduate-level course provides an overview of strength and conditioning. Emphasis is placed on the exercise sciences (including anatomy, exercise physiology, and biomechanics) and nutrition, exercise technique, program design, organization and administration, and testing and evaluation. Additionally, this course is designed to prepare students for the nationally accredited Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification exam. Prerequisite(s): BI 231 , BI 232 , BI 233 , and PE 372 . Graded (A-F) only. -
PE 397 - Exercise Techniques and Implementation 4 credits This course will expose students to the proper techniques and training principles of strength and conditioning exercises as it applies to the fitness, rehabilitation, athletic and sport settings. Students will identify primary muscle groups, proper grips, body position, stance, and range of motion during a variety of free-weight and machine-based exercises. Students will also gain knowledge in joint actions, muscle contraction types, and spotting techniques associated with the strength and conditioning profession. Prerequisite(s): BI 231 , BI 232 , and BI 233 . Graded (A-F) only. -
PE 398 - Coaching and Officiating Youth Sports 3 credits Covers topics in youth sports, including youth sports coaching philosophies, code of ethics, managing quality practices, coaching is teaching, accidents and injuries, background checks and parents. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 399 - Special Studies 1 to 18 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 401 - Research 1 to 8 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 403 - Thesis 1 to 9 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 405 - Reading and Conference 1 to 6 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 407 - Seminar 1 to 4 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 409 - Practicum 1 to 12 credits Integrates the components of a student’s curriculum into a real-world working experience. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, a student-generated project, a practicum in a physical education setting, international travel, or any other approved activity. Provides a showcase in which the student can demonstrate education and experience gained during undergraduate work. Fee required for insurance. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. Prerequisite(s): PE 309 . Restricted to HPE majors with junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 410 - Special Topics 1 to 6 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable up to 18 credits. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 425 - Research Methods in Health and PE 4 credits Emphasizes integrated approaches to research designs and analytical procedures typically used in Health and PE. Applies fundamental principles of inquiry including qualitative and quantitative research design, applied action research concepts and phenomenological description for assessment across a broad spectrum of Health and PE activities. Fulfills 4 credits of B.S. math/statistics requirement. Prerequisite(s): STAT 243Z . Graded (A-F) only. -
PE 430 - Outdoor Survival 3 credits Explores issues of human survival in the outdoor environment with a strong practical component. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 439 - Motor Development and Learning 4 credits Explores the basic issues of motor development and learning for all age groups, with emphasis on the learner, learning process, and condition of learning motor skills. Serves as the writing component for the health and physical education major. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 443 - Senior Capstone 3 credits Integrates the components of a student’s curriculum into a culminating experience. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, a senior thesis or one of the following options with a supporting scholarly paper and an oral presentation to peers: a student-generated project, a practicum in an occupational setting, international travel, or other advisor-approved activity. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 444 - Programs for Special Populations 3 credits Analyzes the nature and parameters of physical and mental limitations, as well as the types of instruction and learning psychology necessary for adapting physical activity to the individual needs of all age groups. Opportunities for practical experience working with people who have disabilities. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 448 - Leadership and Management 3 credits Covers administrative procedures in sports and health promotion programs, including physical education and cocurricular activities, recreation programs, and other sports-related areas. Topics include leadership styles, facilities and equipment, financing, staffing, event management, and public relations. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 470 - Environmental Physiology 3 credits Explores acute and chronic physiological adaptations and response to extreme environments, including altitude, hyperbaric conditions, heat exposure, and cold exposure. Examines metabolic and nutritional considerations for expeditionary-level activities. Approved for General Education: University Studies - H Strand Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 473 - Physiology of Exercise 4 credits Focuses on how the body adapts metabolically to physiological stress induced through different intensities of exercise and different environmental conditions. Specific areas covered include bioenergetics, the influence of exercise on bone, and cardiovascular and respiratory responses to exercise. Prerequisite(s): BI 231 , BI 232 , BI 233 . Restricted to majors with junior standing or above. Corequisite(s): PE 473L . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 473L - Physiology of Exercise 0 credits Corresponding lab for PE 473 . Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 475 - Biomechanics 4 credits Analyzes physical education activities to determine their relationship to the laws of physics, including force, inertia, and levers. Prerequisite(s): BI 231 ; PH 100 recommended. Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 476 - Exercise Prescription and Graded Exercise Testing 4 credits Explores the scientific and theoretical basis for graded exercise testing and prescription writing. Introduces the procedures, methods, and technical skills involved in the evaluation of human subjects. Includes a three-hour lecture and a two-hour laboratory. Prerequisite(s): HE 250 . Junior standing or above. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. -
PE 479 - Nutrition for Training and Performance 3 credits Focuses on nutrition and training strategies for athletic performance with an emphasis on pre-training/race and recovery foods, substrate utilization, nutrient supplementation for the immune system, supplements to enhance strength training and endurance activities, fluid replacement, training zones, periodization, overtraining syndrome, rest and recovery, race preparation, and preparation for competition at different environmental conditions including altitude and heat. The course also addresses specific nutrient needs for endurance and power athletes, as well as nutrition and training strategies for young and older athletes. Graded (A-F) only -
PE 501 - Research 1 to 6 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Graded (A-F) only. -
PE 503 - Thesis 1 to 9 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Graded (A-F) only. -
PE 505 - Reading and Conference 1 to 6 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Graded (A-F) only. -
PE 507 - Seminar 1 to 4 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. Graded (A-F) only. -
PE 509 - Practicum 1 to 15 credits Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits. Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Page: 1
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