Spring 2017 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus

Course Prefix/Number/Title: Introduction to Physical Education HPER 208

Number of credits: 2

Course Description: History, principles and philosophy of physical education, foundations, nature and

scope of the professional field.

Pre-/Co-requisites: None

Course Objectives: To assist in the preparation for a career in Physical Education

Instructor: Travis Rybchinski

Office: Thatcher 1160

Office Hours: Posted on door

Phone: 228-5450 Cell: 701-480-9199

Email:

Lecture/Lab Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday

Textbook(s): None – Various Handouts will be given out.

Course Requirements: Successful completion of assignments. Passing grade on midterm and final tests

Tentative Course Outline:

Week 1: Introduction of Physical Education

2: History, and Philosophy. What is out there?

3. International Physical Education

4 Objectives of Physical Education

5 Sports Careers

6 Olympics

7 TBD

8 Major Historical Contributions to Physical Education

9 Roles of Physical Education in General Education

10 Roles of Physical Education in General Education

11 Duties of Physical Education Personnel

12 Group Work and Presentations

13 Guest Speakers/Possible Field Trip

14 Individual Philosophy of Physical Education

15 Housekeeping (Catch Up on things missed during the semester)

16 Wrap UP