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MUS 594 - Chamber Choir
1 credit
Select ensemble dedicated to the highest levels of artistic choral singing. Performs a full spectrum of the finest classical choral literature, from the Renaissance to newly composed and commissioned works. Open to all SOU students by audition. Performs quarterly concerts at SOU and takes an annual tour. Group members sing for the full year. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 595 - Symphonic Band
1 credit
Develops individual performance abilities in a large-group framework. Literature covers a wide range of symphonic music appropriate for band. Auditioned. May be repeated for credit.
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MUS 596 - Orchestra
1 credit
Develops individual performance abilities within a group framework. Includes a compilation of practical orchestra concert literature. May be repeated for credit.
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NAS 209 - Practicum
1 to 4 credits
Credits to be arranged.
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NAS 268 - Introduction to Native American Studies
4 credits
Introduces the indigenous peoples of North America through history, art, music, culture, literature, and oral tradition. Focuses on creation through the prophecy period. Provides a foundation for other course offerings. Incorporates experiential learning through attendance at Native American events.
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NAS 270 - Introduction to Intertribal Dance
4 credits
Provides an overview of the powwow and its basic structure, protocol, and key participants. Discusses traditional and contemporary concepts, as well as how they are related to the dancer, community, and Indian country. A daily dance class applies relevant teachings and concepts of intertribal and social dances. Enhances student understanding, participation, and respect for the powwow and Native America.
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NAS 309 - Practicum
1 to 6 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.
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NAS 350 - Native America in the Theatre Arts
4 credits
Explores the integration of Native American perspective in the field of theatre arts, combining traditional cultural perspectives into the world of theatre, music, dance, and acting.
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NAS 368 - Native American Topics: Historical
4 credits
Uses Native voices to examine the historical period and prophecy to 1890. Presents material from the perspective of the indigenous peoples relative to the foretold coming of a new people, colonization, and westward expansion. Examines the impact upon Native life relative to federal and state policies, land acquisition and treaties, removals, reservation and boarding school development, and the major changes in the lifestyles and culture of Native America. NAS 268 recommended.
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NAS 370 - Introduction to Intertribal Dance, Part Two
4 credits
Discusses Native American perspectives, traditional and contemporary concepts, and how relevant teachings are related and initiated by the dancer to modern society. Provides a mastery of the pow wow’s basic structure, protocol, and key participants. Periodic dance class continues mastery of intertribal dance. Reflects the teachings, understanding, participation, and respect of self as a dancer while providing application to community and modern society.Prerequisite(s): NAS 270 .
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NAS 380 - Native American Ecological Practices
4 credits
Introduces students to the concepts of Native American ecological knowledge and practices, and to the basic relationships among ecology stewardship, and sustainability within traditional and contemporary applications throughout Native America.
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NAS 390 - Introduction to the Nine Tribes of Oregon
4 credits
Provides an introductory overview of the nine federally recognized tribes of Oregon. Explores the origins and transitions from pre-contact to contemporary. Discussion of the Native perspective on the development of Oregon and her inhabitants.
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NAS 391 - The Nine Tribes of Oregon – Continuum
4 credits
Explores the cultural continuum of the Nine Tribes of Oregon during the Colonial period in Oregon. Reviews the impacts of Lewis and Clark, the Oregon Trail, the Gold Rush days, and reservation development upon the indigenous peoples of Oregon.
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NAS 407 - Seminar
1 to 4 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable. (Cross-listed with ED 407/507.)
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NAS 409 - Practicum
2 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits.
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NAS 468 - Native American Topics: Contemporary
4 credits
Progresses from 1890 to contemporary times. Examines Native American culture, history, art, literature, music, and dance. Explores applications of Native wisdom and knowledge correlating to the student’s major program of study. Promotes the concept of inclusion by bridging cultures to eliminate stereotypical imaging. NAS 268 and NAS 368 recommended.
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NAS 507 - Seminar
1 to 4 credits
Credits to be arranged. (Cross-listed with ED 407 /ED 507 .)
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OAL 160 - Majors Orientation
1 credit
Introduces students to potential career paths, faculty within the department, and professional writing.(Cross-listed with HE 160 , PE 160 ).
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OAL 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. Repeatable for a maximum of 18 credits. (Cross-listed with PE 194 ).
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OAL 199 - Special Studies
Credits to be arranged
Special studies.
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OAL 250 - Foundations in Outdoor Adventure Leadership
3 credits
Introduces the student to the history and philosophy of outdoor adventure education in contemporary society, with applications to current trends and prospects for the future. Surveys agencies, organizations, and programs in the leader service field.
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OAL 252 - Wilderness Remote First Aid & CPR
3 credits
Offers opportunities to develop and refine life-saving skills as they pertain to a wilderness environment. Students will receive a two-year Red Cross Wilderness Remote First Aid and CPR certification.
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OAL 275 - Adventure-Based Facilitation
3 credits
Extends the survey of outdoor recreation activities introduced in PE 194 to that of a facilitator’s role. Students learn how to teach various outdoor activities to clients of all levels.Corequisite(s): OAL 194 .
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OAL 290 - Challenge Course Facilitation
2 credits
Includes the basics of challenge course facilitation, such as knots, belaying techniques, facilitation styles and industry best practices. Upon successful completion of the course and an 80% passing score on the written test, students can earn a “Level One Challenge Course Certification”. This certification is now the industry standard for challenge course facilitators, is a requirement to work on many courses in the U.S. and abroad, and meets all certification standards laid out by the ACCT (Association for Challenge Course Technology). There is a special fee for this course.
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OAL 309 - Practicum: Field Experience
3 credits (repeatable- maximum 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 an OAL 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): Field of Study restriction: OAL majors and minors.
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OAL 362 - Outdoor Recreation Programming and the Environment
3 credits
Explores the planning and management of adventure tourism with a special emphasis on the natural environment and impacts, including economic and sociocultural aspects.Prerequisite(s): OAL 250 .
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OAL 370 - Adventure-Based Therapy
3 credits
Examines how outdoor programs in wilderness, or similar landscapes, can be used for the purposes of personal growth, interpersonal growth, therapy, rehabilitation, leadership development and education. Emphasis is on improved communication skills, emotional intelligence, coping skills, and other techniques. Various therapeutic methods and theories will be explored.
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OAL 375 - Advanced Techniques in Outdoor Adventure Leadership
3 credits
Examines group dynamics, conflict, and risk management. Explores applications to expedition planning, execution, and evaluation.Prerequisite(s): OAL 250 and OAL 275 .
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OAL 399 - Special Studies
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
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OAL 401 - Research
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
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OAL 403 - Thesis
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
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OAL 405 - Reading and Conference
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
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OAL 407 - Seminar
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
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OAL 409 - Practicum: Field Experience
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 an OAL 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): Field of Study restriction: OAL majors and minors.
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OAL 410 - Special Topics
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
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OAL 425 - Program Evaluation
3 credits
Emphasizes integrated approaches to designing, facilitating, and evaluating recreation and adventure-based programming. Applies fundamental principles in research design and analysis to a broad spectrum of outdoor adventure and leadership activities, including challenge course design and implementation, risk management, expedition planning, and comprehensive outdoor recreation programming. Fulfills statistics course for BS degree.Prerequisite(s): MTH 243 .
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OAL 430 - Outdoor Survival
3 credits
Explores issues of human survival in the outdoor environment, with a strong practical component.(Cross-listed with PE 430 ).
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OAL 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. Fee required for insurance. Class Restriction: Senior standing. Field of Study Restriction: OAL major.Prerequisite(s): OAL 409
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OAL 444 - History of the Pacific Northwest Wilderness
3 credits
Provides the OAL student with a historical perspective of the natural, cultural, and legal events that have shaped the region’s national forests and wild areas. Explores the literary legacy, geography, and current environmental issues affecting the use and protection of forest lands in the Pacific Northwest.Prerequisite(s): USEM 103 .
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OAL 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. (Cross-listed with PE 470 ).
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OAL 501 - Research
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
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OAL 503 - Thesis
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
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OAL 505 - Reading and Conference
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
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OAL 507 - Seminar
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
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OAL 510 - Special Topics
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
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OAL 525 - Program Evaluation
3 credits
Emphasizes integrated approaches to designing, facilitating, and evaluating recreation and adventure-based programming. Applies fundamental principles in research, design, and analysis to a broad spectrum of outdoor adventure and leadership activities, including challenge course design and implementation, risk management, expedition planning and comprehensive outdoor recreation programming. Fulfills statistics course for BS degree.Prerequisite(s): MTH 243 .
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OAL 530 - Outdoor Survival
3 credits
Explores issues of human survival in the outdoor environment, with a strong practical component.(Cross-listed with PE 530 ).
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OAL 570 - 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.(Cross-listed with PE 570 ).
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PE 160 - Majors Orientation
1 credit
Introduces students to potential career paths, faculty within the department, and professional writing.(Cross-listed with HE 160 and OAL 160 ).
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PE 180 - Physical Education
1 credit (maximum 12 credits)
Students learn and improve recreational skills for maintaining an optimum level of physical fitness. For a list of activities currently being offered, consult the online class schedule.
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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.(Cross-listed with TA 192 and D 192 .)
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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.(Cross-listed with TA 193 and D 193 .)
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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 ).
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PE 195 - Holistic Fitness I, II, III
2 credits each
Incorporates physical exercises for the body and energy exercises for the mind to create a peaceful, productive, and creative brain. Explores the basic principles of brain respiration, which teaches how to effectively release physical blockages, emotional stress, and negative, limiting thoughts. Repeatable for up to 6 credits.Prerequisite(s): Must take in sequence
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PE 196 - Team Participation
1 credit (maximum 12 credits)
Team Participation
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PE 197 - T’ai Chi Chuan
2 credits (6 credits maximum)
Introduces the ancient Chinese system of self-defense, primarily practiced today for its benefits in terms of exercise, flexibility, and inner calm. Focuses on a dance-like series of slow movements that build balance, strength, and coordination.
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PE 198 - Meditation I
2 credits
Introduces students to meditation, which is used throughout the world to promote spiritual growth and assist with mental clarity. Designed to benefit the student both physically and mentally. Teaches basic yoga postures and energizing techniques to help students develop their own daily practice routine.
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PE 199 - Special Studies
0 to 6 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
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PE 234 - Scuba Diving
3 credits
Covers technical skills using scuba gear in the swimming pool and explores theory practice regarding physics, physiology, and safe diving practices. Students provide their own masks, snorkels, and fins. Asthma and other serious health conditions require a medical release. Students will have the opportunity to pursue an open water certification after successful completion of this course.Prerequisite(s): Adequate swimming ability as determined by the instructor
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PE 235 - Theory and Techniques of Sailing
3 credits
A lecture course on the theory, practice, and safety of sailing.
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PE 236 - Advanced Scuba
2 credits
Refines basic diving skills and introduces rescue techniques such as self-rescue, diver stress, emergency management, and search and recovery. Promotes diving as a safe and fulfilling lifetime activity.Prerequisite(s): PE 234 .
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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.
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PE 293 - Ballet II
1 credit
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, once a week.(Cross-listed with TA 293 and D 293 .)
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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.
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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.(Cross-listed with TA 295 and D 295 .)
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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.
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PE 298 - Lifeguard Training
2 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.Prerequisite(s): PE 297 .
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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. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits. Prerequisite(s): Field of Study restriction: HPE majors.
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PE 361 - Care and Prevention of Sports Injuries I
3 credits
Examines the study and practice of sports injury prevention. Includes taping, bandaging, massage, and other therapeutic measures necessary for the care of sports injuries.Prerequisite(s): BI 231 .
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PE 362 - Care and Prevention of Sports Injuries II
3 credits
Examines the study and practice of sports injury prevention. Includes taping, bandaging, massage, and other therapeutic measures necessary for the care of sports injuries.Prerequisite(s): BI 231 .
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PE 365 - Coaching and Officiating Football
3 credits
Involves a demonstration and discussion of the fundamentals, team play, and rules of football. Emphasizes the development, organization, and conduct of a football program.
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PE 366 - Coaching and Officiating Basketball
3 credits
Demonstrates and discusses the fundamentals, individual skills, and methods of instruction.
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PE 370 - Coaching and Officiating Volleyball
3 credits
Covers the techniques and theory of coaching competitive volleyball.
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PE 372 - Kinesiology
3 credits
Applies anatomical concepts to fundamental movements involved in sport and fitness activities.Prerequisite(s): BI 231 .
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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): Field of Study restriction: Restricted to students planning to enter the MAT program.
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PE 399 - Special Studies
1 to 18 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
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PE 401 - Research
1 to 8 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
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PE 403 - Thesis
1 to 9 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
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PE 405 - Reading and Conference
1 to 6 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
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PE 407 - Seminar
1 to 4 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
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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. Field of Study Restriction: HPE majors. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.Prerequisite(s): PE 309 .
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PE 410 - Special Topics
1 to 6 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable up to 18 credits.
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PE 412 - Evaluation for Health and Physical Education
4 credits
A community-based learning class that provides practical experience and techniques for assessing student needs and determining their progress in health and physical education. Covers skill development in the use of selected test instruments, with an emphasis on the fundamentals of statistical treatment of data. Provides field opportunities to gain experience working with children and adolescents in fitness and health-related programs in southern Oregon schools.Prerequisite(s): MTH 243
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PE 430 - Outdoor Survival
3 credits
Explores issues of human survival in the outdoor environment with a strong practical component.(Cross-listed with OAL 430 ).
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PE 439 - Motor Development and Learning
3 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): USEM 103 .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.(Cross-listed with OAL 470 ).
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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
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PE 475 - Biomechanics
3 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.
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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 and BI 231
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PE 501 - Research
1 to 6 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
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PE 503 - Thesis
1 to 9 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
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PE 505 - Reading and Conference
1 to 6 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
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PE 507 - Seminar
1 to 4 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable.
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PE 509 - Practicum
1 to 15 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable for a maximum of 15 credits.
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PE 510 - Special Topics
1 to 6 credits
Credits to be arranged. Repeatable up to 18 credits.
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PE 512 - Evaluation for Health and Physical Education
4 credits
A community-based learning class that provides practical experience and techniques for assessing student needs and determining their progress in health and physical education. Covers skill development in the use of selected test instruments, with an emphasis on the fundamentals of statistical treatment of data. Provides field opportunities to gain experience working with children and adolescents in fitness and health-related programs in southern Oregon schools.Prerequisite(s): MTH 243
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PE 530 - Outdoor Survival
3 credits
Explores issues of human survival in the outdoor environment with a strong practical component.(Cross-listed with OAL 530 ).
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