Physical Education Minor

Daniel vanHeyst

WHAT IS PHYSICAL EDUCATION?
Physical Education makes an essential contribution to your growth and development by fostering a holistic conception of humanity and providing program of experiences which can contribute to a full life.

WHAT KINDS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEGREES DOES KING’S OFFER?

Available As A Major For:
Currently Not Available

Available As A Minor For:
B.A., B.Com., B.Mus., 4-Year B.Sc. (BIOL & CMPT majors)

Courses Available Include: (for full course descriptions, see the registry pages here)
studies in: human anatomy & physiology, soccer, social dance, volleyball, karate, racquet sports and movement activities for children

PHED 200 - Human Anatomy And Physiology
PHED 205 - Introduction to Soccer
PHED 210 - Social Dance
PHED 211 - Introduction to Basketball
PHED 216 - Introduction to Volleyball
PHED 221 - Introduction to Karate
PHED 236 - Introduction to Racquet Sports
PHED 255 - Personal Physical Fitness and Wellness
PHED 300 - Fundamentals of Coaching
PHED 348 - Socio-cultural Aspects of Sport
PHED 393 - Movement Activities for Children

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Human Anatomy And Physiology, Every Year, Fall 3(3-0-3)
An introductory study of the human body which includes anatomy and physiology. The relationship between structure and function is emphasized. Same as BIOL 200.
Introduction to Soccer, 2009-10, Fall 1.5(0-0-3)
The course includes instruction in soccer, indoor soccer and futsol. Content focuses on the theory, and practice of the fundamental skills of the sport. Emphasis is placed on skill acquisition with an overview of history, strategies, training, rules and regulations.
Social Dance, Every Year, Winter 1.5(0-0-3)
This course introduces students to individual and partner situations in the fox trot, waltz, swing, rumba and cha cha. The emphasis is on personal skill acquisition in a cooperative social setting. Students with credit in PHED 271 cannot receive credit in PHED 210.
Introduction to Basketball, 2008-09, Fall 1.50(0-0-3)
The course includes basic instruction in basketball. Content will include the theory and practice of the fundamental skills of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill acquisition with an overview of strategies, training and officiating.
Introduction to Volleyball, 2009-10, Winter 1.5(0-0-3)
The course includes basic instruction in volleyball. Content will include the theory and practice of the fundamental skills of volleyball. Emphasis is placed on skill acquisition with an overview of strategies, training and officiating. Students with credit in PHED 263 cannot receive credit in PHED 216.
Introduction to Karate, 2008-09, Winter 1.5(0-0-3)
This course offers basic elementary instruction in karate. Content will include the theory and practice of the fundamental skills of karate. Emphasis will be placed on participation and skill acquisition with an overview of basic movement strategies and principles of training. Certification and progression to a yellow belt are attainable. (NOTE: This course will require the student to purchase a traditional Gi, or karate outfit.) Students with credit in PHED 283 cannot receive credit in PHED 221.
Introduction to Racquet Sports, 2009-10, Fall 1.5(0-0-3)
The course includes instruction in tennis and badminton. Content focuses on the theory and practice of the fundamental skills of the activities. Emphasis is placed on skill acquisition with an overview of strategies, training, rules and regulations. Students with credit in PHED 281 or 282 cannot receive credit in PHED 236.
Personal Physical Fitness and Wellness, Every Year, Winter 3(3-0-2)
This introductory course examines many of the determinants of total wellness and is intended to assist students in developing an awareness of lifestyle issues, to provide them with information about a positive, healthy lifestyle and ultimately to encourage them to adopt healthy practices. Emphasis will be placed upon knowing and understanding basic concepts of fitness, nutrition, elementary first-aid, stress and disease control and applying these in the lab. A holistic approach will provide students with a deeper understanding of their responsibility for personal wellness as part of God's creation.
Fundamentals of Coaching, 2009-10, Winter 3(3-0-0)
Introduction to the multifaceted field of coaching sports and physical activities. Topics include motivation and communication, skill analysis, training, ethics and sport management.
Prerequisites: 3 credits of PHED 205, 210, 211, 221, 216, 236 or permission of the instructor.
Socio-cultural Aspects of Sport, 2008-09, Winter 3(3-0-0)
This course examines how socio-cultural factors influence sport, and how sport has become a socializing agent of society and culture. Historical and sociological dimensions are explored. Aspects include the industry of sport, gender and sport, ethics and sport, and sport phenomena such as the Olympics.
Prerequisites: 6 credits of PHED or three credits of PHED and three credits of sociology
Movement Activities for Children, Every Year, Fall 3(1-0-2)
Students will study movement activities for children in elementary school within a developmental framework. Special emphasis is placed on games, gymnastics and dance for children ages five to twelve years. The course combines theory, practical teaching experiences with children and critical reflection on these experiences in the context of children's physical development. This will include the study of free play and organized physical activities in recreational, educational, and sport environments. Students with credit in EDUC 203 cannot receive credit in PHED 393. Same as EDUC 393.