Spring 2019 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 Email: travis.rybchinski@dakotacollege.edu Lecture/Lab Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday * FIRST 8 WEEK COURSE ONLY Textbook(s): None – Various Handouts will be given out. We will use Blackboard. This is a Blended Course. We will have many assignments, readings, and videos on Blackboard. Course Requirements: Successful completion of assignments. Passing grade on midterm and final tests Tentative Course Outline: Week 1: Introduction, history, and philosophy of Physical Education 2: Introduction, history, and philosophy of Physical Education 3 Objectives of Physical Education and Individual Philosophy of Physical Education 4 What is out there? Careers in Sport 5.Sports Careers, Duties of Physical Education Personnel 6 Major Historical Contributions to Physical Education and Role of Physical Education in General Education 7 Society and Sport 8 Group Work and Presentations