Physical Education

This course focuses on understanding exercise and its effect on the body. Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility are improved through a variety of conditioning activities.

This course is designed to teach a non-swimmer or a shallow water swimmer to become a safe and efficient deep-water swimmer. After the development of sufficient skills to perform a modified crawl stroke, the elementary back stroke, survival floating, jumping into deep water, leveling off and changing directions, swimmers will be able to swim in deep water. This course is taught in accordance with American Red Cross standards.

A course designed for the swimmer that emphasizes the benefits of continuous exercise. Special emphasis is placed on developing strength in different body areas and enhancing the cardiovascular fitness of the student. This class takes the learned aspects of the swimming strokes and applies them to the student’s overall fitness level.

This course emphasizes the basic playing skills of flag football at the beginning level, as well as to encourage long-term physical activity, and a combination of skill development, team strategy, league play, and officiating.

This course content emphasizes the basic playing skills of basketball at the beginner level, as well as the rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive patterns of play, and competitive activities.

This course content emphasizes the basic playing skills of softball at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive elements, and competitive activities. These common elements will be applied to fast pitch, slow pitch, and coed softball.

This course content emphasizes the basic skills of volleyball at the beginner level, as well as rules, strategies, safety, offensive and defensive patterns of play, and competitive activities.

This course is an introduction to the skills and rules of badminton.

In this course students discover beginning cross-training ideas, techniques, and application to a total exercise program. Exercises are designed for the development of cardiopulmonary endurance and muscular fitness. The application of varied activities is included. (Formerly named Aerobics)

This course is designed for beginners interested in being exposed to differing philosophies in self-defense. Academically, the course covers topics of assault, battery, home invasion crimes, and increase in physical fitness level.

This course covers three different racket sports throughout the semester (Badminton, Pickleball, and Tennis). This course is designed to increase physical fitness.

Zumba is a Latin-inspired fitness class that is designed for all levels of fitness. This form of exercise is modeled after interval training by combining various forms of Latin movement styles that tone the body while improving physical fitness

Independent activity classes for those with disabilities and others with special needs under the direction of a physical education advisor.

Independent activity classes for those with disabilities and others with special needs under the direction of a physical education advisor.

This independent activity class is for all students who are looking to participate in an activity course independently under the guidance of an instructor.

This Independent activity class is for students who actively participate in intercollegiate team sports for Oakwood University. An application must be submitted. 

This Independent activity class is for students who actively participate in intercollegiate team sports for Oakwood University. An application must be submitted. 

This course provides the foundation to become an open water scuba diver by providing student divers with basic knowledge and skills required to dive safely and comfortably while using scuba equipment. Students are provided with an opportunity of learning to enjoy the underwater experience and appreciate the aquatic world by increasing the students’ comfort level in the water.

This course prepares students to recognize emergencies and how to respond to them. It also provides an in-depth study of CPR, including practice sessions on a mannequin. Participation in all class activities is required.

This course emphasizes the correct performance of the front crawl (freestyle), back crawl, elementary back stroke, sidestroke, and breaststroke, and learning and developing various treading water techniques. Some speed and endurance swimming will be required.

This course is an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification course design to provide entry- level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.

This course is a practical study of the principles of healthful living, including a study of the basic physiological processes. The health instructions found in the writing of Mrs. E. G. White are given special emphasis.

This course introduces students to techniques and mechanics in a variety of track and field activities. Such activities as running/sprinting, jumping, throwing, and hurdling and to the development of speed, power, and endurance.

This course includes basic racquetball skills, rules, and strategies. Class tournaments are conducted. The proper attire, eye goggles, and non-scuffing gym shoes are required.

This course content emphasizes the basic skills, general rules, and strategy related to the game of soccer at the beginning level, with emphasis on safety, offensive and defensive patterns of play, and competitive activities.

This course emphasizes the acquisition of beginning level skills in the execution of forehand strokes, backhand strokes, the serve, and the volley. Rules, strategies of the singles and doubles games, etiquette, safety, and competitive activities are included. Equipment is furnished.

After beginning racquetball skill acquisition, Racquetball II provides the opportunity to develop offensive and defensive shots to a higher skill level.

This course is designed for the intermediate to advanced tennis players. Special emphasis is placed upon the skill, performance, and ability levels of each individual participant.

This course content emphasizes the basic skills involved in club selection, golf course analysis, shot selection and execution of the golf swing. Rules, scoring, handicapping, and etiquette are included.

In this course basic skills and techniques are refined beyond the beginner level. Analysis and practice of the golf swing, swing theory and methods, strategy, and actual golf course playing are emphasized. Equipment is furnished.

This course culminates with a public performance of skills on parallel bars, rings, unevens, balance beam, and mats. 

This course introduces the fundamental skills of weight training designed to develop the muscular system of the body. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques, training programs, nutrition and the overall benefit of weight training. Students learn to design and implement a weight training program tailored to their own fitness goals.

This course is designed to prepare and qualify students to work as personal trainers. This course bridges the gap between exercise science related course work and the practical application skills of personal training. In addition, this course is designed for the novice who has not had the benefit of formal training.

This course provides an introduction and professional orientation to the field of physical education. The role of the instructor of physical education in schools, industry, and community agencies is emphasized. The scientific foundations of physical activity and career opportunities in physical education are also examined.

Focus on skill development, organizational strategies, and instructional techniques for evaluating performance in a variety of individual, dual, and team sports. The activities covered in this course are flag football, soccer, volleyball, weight training, gymnastics, and tennis. (Offered Fall, even years).

The focus in this course is on skill development, organizational strategies, and instructional techniques for evaluating performance in a variety of individual, dual, and team sports. The activities covered are basketball, softball, pickle ball, badminton, hardball, racquetball, and ultimate Frisbee. (Offered Spring). Practicum hours: 30 hours (observation). 

This course focuses on professional philosophies and professional requirements for officiating and coaching sports. It provides coaches, and future coaches, knowledge and understanding of the techniques and theory of coaching interscholastic athletics. Upon completion of the course, students can take the fundamentals of coaching certification exam to be eligible to coach multiple sports in the state of Alabama. This course covers officiating volleyball, football, basketball, soccer, baseball, and softball. Upon completion of the course students are afforded the option of taking certification exams for any of the sport components and becoming a restricted certified official with the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) at the middle/junior high school level.

This course is designed to assist students in developing the background and skills necessary to coach selected sports. Offered alternate years. 

This course presents an evidence-based approach to corrective exercise, the components of a comprehensive solution, and the practical knowledge to develop and implement integrated strategies to improve common movement impairments. Students completing the required standards of this course will be issued the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist credentialing.

The purpose of this course is to expose students to the various components of motor control and developmental learning. Students learn the basic concepts and issues of biological and psychological growth and development from conception through adulthood. Emphasis is placed on psychomotor, cognitive, and affective development throughout the lifetime.

This course is designed to enhance the understanding of fitness and the scientific aspects of evaluating fitness levels and focus on the hands-on application of advanced fitness testing. Students are required to understand the science of human movement and discover cutting-edge evidence-based sports performance exercise techniques. Students completing the required standards of this course will be issued the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist credentialing. (Formerly Fitness Testing)

This is an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (W.S.I.E.) certification course designed to prepare participants to teach basic swimming courses and to promote aquatic safety. (Formerly PE 270) 

This course explores the organization and teaching of elementary and secondary physical education. Emphasis is given to theory, practical demonstration, decision making, ethics and professionalism. Theories include Metacognitive Theory as applied to physical performance. Practical demonstrations in the use of technology to enhance physical education instruction are provided. Teacher candidates use content knowledge, knowledge of various assessment and teaching strategies, including the use of technology, to develop a physical education curriculum for elementary and/or secondary students. Candidates reference The Alabama Course of Study: Physical Education and consult local expectations for P-12 students to guide lesson planning and selection of objectives. Plans must consider the availability and management of resources to address the diverse physical education needs and abilities of individuals and groups. Candidates demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in addressing student needs. Practicum block is required.

The statistics for health and exercise science course is designed to help students become better researchers and data analysts for research projects in the areas of health and exercise science. In this course, students learn how to write research questions and hypotheses, organize data, create variables for analysis, choose the appropriate statistical test for the research questions and hypotheses, use SPSS to get results and interpret the results.. Offered alternate years. (Formerly Physical Education Tests and Measurements)

This course examines the relationship of the field of physical education to modern education, theory and practice of the organization, and administration of physical education activities, including intramurals. Offered alternate years.

This course is designed to prepare and qualify students to work as group fitness instructors and personal trainers. This course bridges the gap between exercise science related course work and the practical application skills of group and personal training. This course provides important knowledge related to the human body and fitness, as well as prepares students for the communication and instruction skills they will need to be successful in the group fitness setting. NASM Group Fitness Instructor and NASM Personal Trainer certifications are issued at the completion of this course for individuals meeting the required standards. Formerly PE 282)

This course is designed to give the students basic pharmacology knowledge with an emphasis on general pharmacology, pharmacodynamics and a survey of major drug classifications, mechanism of action, uses, side effects, and client education, where applicable. A study of the roles and responsibilities of healthcare providers in drug administration is included. This course is required for Health Science majors.

This course is required to apply for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. This course provides students with insights into the theory and application of concepts related to the profession of emergency medical services. Specific topics include: EMS preparatory, airway maintenance, patient assessment, management of trauma patients, management of medical patients, treating infants and children, and various EMS operations. This course is based on the NHTSA National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards 

This course provides an overview of exercise physiology theory and principles. Focus is on the fundamental concepts of exercise physiology and its effects and responses on the body to the stressor of exercise. A major emphasis is placed on the comprehension of the differences between acute exercise response and the changes that occur with chronic physical activity. Offered alternate years. 

This course is designed to give students a background in how to effectively teach physical activity to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, this course facilitates students’ understanding of the specific characteristics of exceptional individuals to realize their limitations, and especially to maximize their potential. Furthermore, this class is designed to enhance students’ ability to effectively adapt instruction to meet the needs of exceptional students. Offered alternate years. 

This course provides in-depth coverage of musculoskeletal anatomy as a foundation for learning components of simple and complex motor tasks; emphasizes proper execution and analysis of joint movement and common exercises. Offered alternate years. 

This course is a study of the methods and structure involved in promoting all aspects of health. Students explore the different areas of health and the specific ways to promote those areas to different populations. Included in the course content will be actual promotion of on-campus health activities, including, but not limited to, stress-reduction seminars, exercise evaluation clinics, and a wellness day experience. Students obtain the skill necessary to manage a group of volunteer employees and learn the concepts of health management. 

This course will emphasize the employment aspects of fitness and wellness as they relate to health. Each student will be placed in a local health or wellness facility for the purpose of experiencing the workings of that facility—from the business aspects to the maintenance of the building. Contracts, staffing, promotion, and budgeting will be the focus areas for each student. The grading of the student will be a combined effort between the facility manager and site visits from the professor in charge of the practicum.

This course is a study of the general principles of disease etiology and the technique for its surveillance and control, with emphasis on the application of epidemiological measurements of disease frequency occurrence and distribution in human population and the use of measures in health care. 

This course includes a major research paper in health and exercise science under the supervision of an advisor. The research project will contribute to the knowledge base of the field of health and exercise science. Limited to health and exercise science majors. 

This course includes a major research paper in health and exercise science under the supervision of an advisor. The research project will contribute to the knowledge base of the field of health and exercise science. Limited to health and exercise science majors. 

This course provides the student with an opportunity to explore career interests while applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a work setting. The experience also helps students gain a clearer sense of what they still need to learn and provides an opportunity to build professional networks.