Middle/Secondary and Secondary Education
(5 - 12, 6 - 12, 9 - 12)
Bachelor of Science Degree
The curricula for the middle/secondary and
secondary programs are designed to develop resourceful,
creative and competent teachers to work with middle and
middle/secondary students. The programs, which
emphasize
theory and practice, meet requirements for licensure
to teach in grades 5-12, 6-12, or 9-12. The programs
require completion of a comprehensive major or an
academic major and minor. See departmental listings for
specific major/minor requirements.
General Requirements Middle/secondary and
secondary Education
Total for Graduation 139 credits and up
General Education 43 - 50 credits
Major/Minor 60 and up
Professional Education
9 - 12 Licensure (36 - 40) credits 6 - 12 Licensure (45 -
49) credits 5 - 12 Licensure (54 - 58) credits
Licensure requires an overall GPA of 2.5 and at least 2.75
in major, minor and professional education.
I. General Education 43-50
Overall GPA 2.50 or better
A. Communication (C's or better required) 8 - 9
ENGL 1130 Composition I 3
ENGL 1230 Composition II 3
SPCH 2010 Oral Comm for Tchrs (recommended) 3
OR
SPCH 1010 Public Speaking (acceptable) 2
B. Math 3
MATH at or above 163 3
C. Physical Education 2
PE 1000 Fitness Assessment & Management 1
Physical Activity (see bulletin choices) 1
D. Humanities, Fine Arts, & Historical Perspective 12
Literature course (required) 3
Fine Arts course (required) 3
HIST 102 World Civilization II (required) 3
in-depth HUM, FA, & HP course 3
recommendation: select a literature or fine arts course
that will double count as another GEN ED requirement
E. Social Sciences 9
POSC 1230 Intro to Amer. Government (required) 3
GEOG 3330 Environmental Conservation (required for
all 5-9 and 5-12 students; required of
agriculture, science, and social sciences
majors & minors)
3 in-depth Social Sciences course 3
F. Natural Sciences 9
a NAT SCI Biology Lab Course 4-5
Physical Science Lab Course 4-5
G. International Ed./Ethnic and Gender Studies 6
HIST 1020 World Civilization (double counts as
Historical Perspectives and International
Education)
3 an ethnic/gender studies course 3
recommendation: select a literature or fine arts course
that will double count as Humanities or Fine Arts
course above.
II. Major / Minor at least 60 credits
GPA 2.75 or better
See appropriate department listings for required courses.
III. Professional Education 29 - 48 credits
GPA 2.75 or better
Option A: 9 - 12 Licensure 36 - 40 credits
TCHG 2010 Computer Appl in Ed (or test out) 1
TCHG 2130 Human Growth and Development 2-3
OR
PSYC 323 Adolescent Psychology
TCHG 2220 Introduction to Education 2
TCHG 3220 Education in a Multicultural Society 2
TCHG 3320 Psych of Learning/Exceptional Child 3
TCHG 3340 Developmental Rdg for Mdl/Sec Tchrs 2
TCHG 3340 Reading & Lang Arts in Content Area 2
TCHG 4020 Educational Media Technology 2
TCHG 4110 Pre-Student Teaching I 1
TCHG 4130 Foundations of American Education 2
TCHG 4720 Educational Evaluation 2
Methods of Teaching Major/Minor 3-6
TCHG 4xxx Student Teaching 6
TCHG 4xxx Student Teaching 6
Option B: 6-12 Licensure 45-49
Coursework in Option A and
TCHG 3110 Key Concepts of Middle Level Educ 2
TCHG 3120 Characteristics of Transescents 2
TCHG 42l0 Pre-Student Teaching II 1
TCHG 4220 Advising, Interaction & Comm 2
TCHG 4620 Teaching Transescents 2
Option C: 5-12 Licensure 54 - 58
Coursework in Options A and B and
PE 2030 Health Education 3
TCHG 3430 Tchg Language Arts at Elem/Mdl Schl 3
ENG 3930 Lit for Young Adults.
OR
TCHG 2830 Lit for Children 3
Special Education/Inclusion Minor
The special education/inclusion minor will lead to
inclusion licensure, which means the holder of a
regular education license will also be certified to address
Exceptional Education Needs (EEN) learners in the
"regular" education classroom. Holders of this license are
also eligible to apply to UW-La Crosse as
post-baccalaureate candidates for the purpose of completing an ED or
LD certification program (18-24 credits), which may
apply towards a master's degree at the discretion of
UW-La Crosse faculty.
Courses in this program must be taken in a set
sequence by a cohort group that begins each fall semester.
Semester I (Fall)
TCHG 4320 Working with Families of Students with
Exceptional Educational Needs:
Consultation and Advocacy 2
TCHG 4830 Psychology of Exceptional Learner 3
Semester 2 (Spring)
TCHG 4420 Oral Language and Emergent Literacy 2
TCHG 4640 Learning and Language Disorders 3
Summer
PSYCH 3330 Psychological Measurement 3
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Semester 3 (Fall)
TCHG 4030 Management of Students with Learning
and Emotional Disabilities 3
Elective: choose from SPCH 3250 Interpersonal
Communication; PSYC 2430 Cognitive Psychology; PSYC
4030 Theories of Personality; PSYC 4430 Abnormal
Psychology; PSYC 4630 Introduction to Counseling and
Psychotherapy; SOC 2330 Contemporary Social Problems; SOC
3630 Sociology of the Family; CED 4630 Introduction to
Professional Counseling, PE 3430 Teaching Exceptional
Children in Physical Education, PE 3830 Perceptual Motor
Development.
Semester 4 (Spring)
TCHG 4120 Pre-Student Teaching in
EEN Environment 2
TCHG 4200 Relating PreK-12 Schooling to Life:
Careers, Work, and Community Living 3
Courses OfferedTeaching
Note: This section lists professional teaching
courses applicable to all fields, student teaching courses,
miscellaneous teaching courses, and undergraduate
counselor education courses.
Teaching courses related to early childhood
education, elementary education, and middle/secondary
level education are listed after their respective program
descriptions. Courses and course descriptions for the
approved majors and minors in these fields are listed with
the department which houses the major.
Physical education and health courses are listed after
the description of the Physical Education and Health Program.
TCHG 2010 1 credit
Computer Applications in Education
An introduction to the use of computers in
the classroom. F S SU
TCHG 2130 2 credits
Human Growth and Development
A general introduction to the developing child
from infancy through adolescence. Individual students
will focus on the developmental level of specific relevance
to their future educational career. The physical,
social, emotional, and cognitive areas of development will
be reviewed in detail. Developmental research
findings, individual differences, and the childís development as
a member of society and culture will be highlighted.
The implication of human development for education
and other work with children and youth will be an
important focus of the course. F S alt SU
TCHG 2210 2 credits
Foundations of Early Childhood Education
An overview of the field of early childhood
education, including history, child development theory,
program models and professional opportunities.
Guided observation at the preschool level. The role of families
and parent involvement is a component of this course.
The School of Education conceptual design as it applies
to early childhood education is explored. (Field
experience: 10 hours.) F alt SU
TCHG 2220 2 credits
Introduction to Education
An introduction to the broad fields of teaching;
objectives and principles of education; an exploration of teaching as
a career choice (including elementary, middle and
high school teaching). This course includes an introduction
to the School of Education conceptual design.
(Field experience: 20 hours) P: ENGL 1130 and ENGL 1230;
GPA 2.50. F S
TCHG 2830 3 credits
Literature for Children
Folk literature including the fairy tale, fable, myth,
epic and tall tales; emphasis on modern fanciful and
realistic fiction; traditional and modern poetry; ways of
presenting literature to children. (Field experience: 1 hour)
P: TCHG 2220. F S
TCHG 3110 2 credits
Key Concepts of Middle Level Education
This course is intended to provide students with
an introductory understanding of the philosophy
and organization of middle level education. Emphasis
is directed toward programmatic considerations.
P: TCHG 2220. C: TCHG 3120. F Su
TCHG 3120 2 credits
Characteristics of Transescents
This course introduces middle level students. The
focus is on the physical, intellectual, emotional and
social development of young adolescents. The School
of Education conceptual design as it applies to middle
level education is explored. P: TCHG
2220. C: TCHG 3110. F Su
TCHG 3130 3 credits
K-3 Methods for Cognitive Development
Teaching strategies and classroom
management techniques appropriate for kindergarten and the
primary grades. (Field experience: 48 hours.) P:
TCHG 2210. F S
TCHG 3210 2 credits
Multicultural Education and the Young Adolescent
A study of social, economic, gender, exceptionality
and other factors that affect equal educational opportunity
for young adolescents and pertinent educational programs.
S
TCHG 3220 2 credits
Education in a Multicultural Society
This course is a study of equity and fairness in
United States society and schools. The course requires students
to consider various perspectives and programs to
effect change in society and schools. (Field experience: 35
hours) P: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
F S
TCHG 3230 3 credits
Teaching Science at the Middle and Secondary Schools
Methods, procedures and materials for
science curriculum and instruction in middle and
secondary schools. The School of Education conceptual design as
it applies to science instruction is explored. Required
of majors in natural sciences. (Field experience: 30 hours)
S
TCHG 3240 3 credits
Pre-K Methods for Cognitive Development
Theory of cognitive development of infants, toddlers
and preschool children. Age-appropriate activities in the
areas of health, math, science, social studies, ethnic
studies, environmental education, and creative thinking for
the preschool level. (Field experience: 48 hours.)
P: TCHG 2210. F S
TCHG 3320 3 credits
Psychology of Learning Encompassing the Exceptional Child
The course will expose students to several
psychological and developmental theories that impact the teaching
and the learning process with a focus on the learner as
an exceptional student. (Field experience: 15 hours.)
P: TCHG 2130 and TCHG 2220
or consent of instructor. F S alt Su
TCHG 3330 3 credits
Developmental Reading in Elementary and Middle Schools
Reading processes, reading readiness, word
recognition, comprehension, reading rates, vocabulary,
reading interests, selection and use of reading materials,
evaluation of reading progress, laboratory practice with children.
(Field experience: 7 hours) F S
TCHG 3340 3 credits
Developmental Reading for Middle and Secondary Teachers
Reading processes, reading readiness, word
recognition, comprehension, reading rates, vocabulary,
reading interests; selection and use of reading materials,
evaluation of reading progress, laboratory practice with
transescents and adolescents. (Field experience: 9 hours)
P: TCHG 2220 or PE 2320. F S
TCHG 3430 3 credits
Teaching Language Arts at the Elementary and Middle Schools
The four areas of the language artsñlistening,
speaking, reading, and writingñare examined. There is a
heavy emphasis on the writing process, whole language
and integrating language arts across the curriculum.
F S
TCHG-3530 3 credits
Teaching History and Social Studies at the
Middle and Secondary Schools
A study of the goals, skills, issues, materials and the role
of history and social studies instruction in middle and
high schools. The School of Education conceptual design as
it applies to history and social studies instruction
is explored. (Field experience: 30 hours) S
TCHG 3630 3 credits
Ethnic and Gender Equity in Education
(Cross offered under Ethnic Studies 3630)
To increase an appreciation, understanding, and
awareness of ethnic and gender equity issues in the
educational process and in society. The student will view equity
issues through research, historical, philosophical,
sociological, and psychological perspectives and the implications
that each arena has on the lives of all of us. GE:
EGS
TCHG 3640 3 credits
Creative Development in Early Childhood
Theories and techniques for the enhancement of
creative expression in young children. Age-appropriate
activities in the areas of art, music, movement and dramatic play.
P: TCHG 2210. F
TCHG 83-3730 3 credits
Guidance, Assessment and Instruction in Early Childhood
Guidance, social-emotional adjustment,
developmental assessment, effective teaching strategies,
classroom management techniques, and continuity of
learning experiences. Review and critique of authentic
and
standardized assessment instruments for both
formative and summative evaluation and report to parents.
(Field experience: 12 hours of
observation-developmental assessment.) P: TCHG
2210. S, alternate Summers
TCHG 3830 3 credits
Reading and Language Arts in the Content Areas
Development and evaluation of effective reading
and language arts skills and habits, especially in the
content fields, in middle, junior and senior high schools.
Required for secondary teachers. P: TCHG 2220 or PE
2320. F S SU
TCHG 3930 3 credits
Teaching Social Studies at the Elementary and Middle Schools
Principles, purposes and methods of teaching the
social studies; unit building, special consideration for
the conceptual approach to curricular organization.
The School of Education conceptual design as it applies
to elementary and middle education is explored.
F S
TCHG 4020 2 credits
Educational Media Technology
Audio and visual materials that make up the field
of educational media; laboratory activities for use,
design and development of instructional media;
interrelationship of communication theory; selection, utilization
and production of materials; microcomputer applications
and the operation of equipment. P: TCHG 201 and
senior standing or consent of instructor. F S Su
TCHG 4030 3 credits
Management of Students with Learning and Emotional Disabilities
This course is designed to increase awareness and
ability to implement various behavior management
and instructional strategies with children who have LD/ED.
Within this awareness, teachers will prepare and implement an effective behavior management plan
that will assist students in school, home, and community.
This class will present the spectrum of intervention and
social skill strategies, motivational techniques, along
with guidelines for their use with LD and ED
children, transescents, and adolescents. F
TCHG 4100 3 credits
Teaching Mathematics at the Elementary and Middle Schools
Last course in a four (4) course sequence of
integrated mathematics content and methods. Mathematical
content includes probability and statistics. Methodology
includes objectives, theories, and materials related to the
teaching
of mathematics in the elementary school;
laboratory practices with children. The School of
Education conceptual design as it applies to elementary and
middle level education is explored. (Field experience: 6 hours)
P: MATH 3030 or equivalent course or consent of instructor.
C: TCHG 4110 and TCHG 4230. F S
TCHG 4110 1-2 credit
Pre-Student Teaching at Elementary/Middle Level
Observations of children/youth in learning
situations, participation in the learning activities of the
classroom, teaching several lessons, and evaluation of
teaching-learning experiences. Required of students who
are preparing to teach early childhood, elementary,
or elementary/middle level. Students should take
this course concurrently with the appropriate methods.
(Field experience: 40 hours). P: must have been admitted to
the School of Education. C: TCHG 4100 and TCHG 4230. F S
TCHG 4120 2 credit
Pre-Student Teaching and Seminar in an Inclusionary Environment
Observation of children/youth in learning
situations, participation in the learning activities of the
classroom, teaching several lessons, and evaluation of
teaching-learning experiences in an inclusionary environment.
Required of students working toward a special
education/inclusion minor. P: must have been admitted to
the School of Education. F S
TCHG 4130 2 credits
Foundations of American Education
The American school as a social institution.
An interdisciplinary approach is applied to recent trends
in society, in learning theory and in educational reform
to provide a balanced view of the sociological,
philosophical and historical forces affecting education in this country.
P: senior standing or consent of instructor. F S SU
TCHG 4200 3 credits
Relating Pre-K-12 Schooling to Life: Careers,
Work and Community Living
This course is designed to help teachers
acquire knowledge and develop skills and strategies that
will make school learning more relevant to life outside of
and after K-12 school. Students will study and
evaluate developmental career and vocational education,
transition, and education for employment programs and approaches.
Course emphasis is on development of educational approaches and programs for children with disabilities.
P: Permission of instructor S
TCHG 4420 2 credits
Oral Language and Emergent Literacy
The development of communication, acquisition
of language, development of phonology, structure
of language, dialect variations, how language is
acquired, assessment of language and communication skills,
and classroom approaches to oral language development.
(Field experience: 8 hours) P: TCHG 2130 and TCHG
2210 or 2220. S
TCHG 4430 2 credits
Teaching of Beginning Reading
Reading readiness, beginning reading
techniques, innovations and approaches to reading; phonics
and whole language in primary reading programs,
planning and teaching reading lessons. (Field experience: 15 hours)
P: TCHG 3330. F S
TCHG 4530 1-3 credits
Current Topics in Education
Study of a selected topics determined by an
identified need; for example, current issues, ideas and topics
of interest of a particular group of teachers. P:
senior standing or consent of instructor. S F Su
TCHG 4620 2 credits
Teaching Transescents
This course provides an overview of the curricular
and instructional practices appropriate for the
young adolescent learner. Issues, trends and research relevant
to effective middle level practices will be discussed.
P: TCHG 3110 and 3120. C: TCHG 4220.
S Su
TCHG 4630 3 credits
Learning and Language Disorders
Course will review
pre-kindergarten/kindergarten through young adult development and identification
with children with disabilities (CWD); emphasize diagnosis
and remediation of learning disorders through a
special education approach; study of appropriate
learning environments. P: junior standing or consent of instructor.
S Su
TCHG 4710 1 - 3 credits
Independent Study in Education
All applications must be made to the Director of the
School of Education. P: junior standing and consent of instructor.
F S Su
TCHG 4720 2 credits
Educational Evaluation
The course is designed to enable teachers to use
formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and
ensure the continuous physical, intellectual, emotional, social,
and moral growth of the learner. P: senior standing or
consent of instructor. F S Su
TCHG 4730 2 credits
Working with Families of Students with
Exceptional Needs: Consultation and Advocacy
This course enables teachers and other professionals
to provide parents and other family members with
the knowledge and skills to become full partners in
the educational process by learning advocacy and communication techniques.
F
TCHG 4830 3 credits
Strategies for Effective Inclusion
This course is designed to help the future/current
general education teachers to meet the needs of students
with disabilities who are in general classrooms. This class
is designed to increase the comfort level, skill level,
and confidence level of teachers with this work.
F Su
TCHG 4940 1-12 credits
Student Teaching or Internship
P: 90 credits of college work; completion of
pre-student-teaching and appropriate methods courses; admission
to the School of Education and student teaching; no
grade below "C" in professional education courses; meet
GPA requirement for major, minor, and professional
education courses (check in Clinical Experiences Office, 125
Doudna). F S
Counselor Education
- http://www.uwplatt.edu/lae/counselored.html
School of Education
Interim Director: Wally Iselin
Office: 139 Doudna Hall
Telephone: 608-342-1131
Fax: 608-342-1133
Email: iselin@uwplatt.edu
Counselor Education
Contact: James J. King
Office: 426 Warner
Telephone: 608-342-1252
Fax: 608-342-1986
Email: king@uwplatt.edu
Professors: James J. King
Assistant Professors: Dominic Barroclough, Eric
Sauer, Kimberly D. Tuescher, Diane Zimmerman
The School of Education offers a Counselor
Education program which is primarily responsible for
preparing students for a Master of Science in Education (MSE)
degree in school counseling. Undergraduate course offerings
also support the teacher education curricula and are valuable
to undergraduate students interested in careers working
with people. More information can be obtained by calling
the department or visiting its web site at
www.uwplatt.edu/lae/counselored.html
Courses Offered - Counselor Education
CED 1010 1 credit
Orientation Toward Educational Development
This course is designed to provide students with
an opportunity to examine college lifestyles
through discussion. Decision-making activities and methods
of coping with anxiety and depression will be covered.
Other topics covered are interpersonal relations, study
skills, library resources, and career choices.
CED 2220 1 credit
Career Planning and Decision Making
An opportunity for students to explore their
values, attitudes, interests, abilities, and experiences, and to
relate them to the world of work. There will be practice
in decision-making and job-hunting skills.
CED 4100 1 credit
Hypnosis/Self-hypnosis
This course covers how the subconscious is
programmed and how that program affects behavior.
Reprogramming oneís self-conscious will be covered with the use
of hypnosis. Students will learn self-improvement,
stress reduction, weight loss, quitting smoking and other ways
to improve their daily lives.
CED 4120 1 credit
Professional Ethics and the Law
This course will explore the ethical and legal aspects
of being a professional counselor. Students will
be introduced to ethical standards put forth by the
American Association for Counseling and Development,
the American Psychological Association, and the
American School Counselors Association. Students will
be introduced to relevant ethical and legal matters
of professional practice.
CED 4130 1 credit
Students at Risk
This course will focus on the background and the
help needed for disadvantaged students to complete their
high school program. Skyrocketing divorce rates,
dysfunctional families, drugs, teen pregnancy, lower family incomes,
and many other factors put stress on young people to
lose motivation. DPI and high schools are taking steps to
reach these students and encourage high school graduation.
CED 4250 3 credits
Developmental Group Counseling
This course presents the theory and applied models
of structured, developmental group counseling.
The emphasis is placed on facilitating a gradual increase
in problem-solving skills leading to wellness.
CED 4600 3 credits
Measurement for Counselors
A study of assessment devices and procedures in the
areas of interest, attitudes, intelligence, and personality;
plus discussion of the theoretical bases upon which
such procedures and devices are founded.
CED 4630 3 credits
Introduction to Professional Counseling
An exploration of the historical,
psychological, sociological, and philosophical foundations of the
helping professions. Perspectives on the educational process,
adult and special needs populations are addressed.
CED 75-4930 1 - 3 credits
Seminar in Educational Issues
In-depth study of a current issue, idea or topic of
interest of professional educators. The topic to be covered
each time is appended to the course designation in
the schedule. P: junior standing or consent of instructor.
CED 4990 1 - 3 credits
Individual Study in Counselor Education
An opportunity for students to engage in deeper study
of topics previously considered, to broaden themselves
by pursuing areas not offered within other courses, or
to engage in projects and experiences otherwise not available.
P: TCHG 2130 or a comparable developmental
psychology course (PSYC 3130 or PSYC 3230), junior standing,
and consent of department chairperson.
Physical Education and Health
http://www.uwplatt.edu/lae/phyed.html
Contact: Cindy Piletic
Office: 110A Williams Fieldhouse
Phone: 342-1573
E-mail: pileticc@uwplatt.edu
The School of Education offers a major in physical
education with a State of Wisconsin 860 certification in
adapted physical education, a minor in physical education
for elementary education majors only, a minor in
health education and an emphasis in health promotion.
General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree
Total for Graduation 143 credits
General Education 48 credits
Major Studies 44 credits
Minor Studies 25 credits
Professional Education 26 credits
Physical Education Major (44 credits)
Grades of "C" or better are required in all physical
education major courses. Students must have a 2.50 overall
GPA for admission to teacher education and 2.75 in
major, minor and professional education courses for admission
to student teaching.
Required Courses:
PE 2020 First Aid/Accident Prevention/Community CPR 2
PE 2030 Health Education 3
PE 2320 Introduction to Physical Education 2
PE 2390 Weight Training/Self-Defense 1
PE 2380 Golf/Tennis/Archery 1
PE 2440 Teaching Basketball 1
PE 2450 Relaxation/Stress Management/Aerobics 1
PE 2470 Tumbling/Gymnastics 1
PE 3020 Physiology of Exercise 3
PE 3030 Philosophy, Curr. & Adm. of Hlth. Ed. 3
PE 3360 Fitness Evaluation 1
PE 3370 Folk and Social Dance 1
PE 3430 Teaching Exceptional Children
in Health & Physical Education 3
PE 3440 Elementary/Middle School Physical Education 1
PE 3450 Softball/Baseball Coaching 1
PE 3460 Racquet Sports 1
PE 3470 Track & Field/Cross Country 1
PE 3510 Assessment & Screening in
Physical Education 1
PE 3720 Kinesiology 3
PE 3830 Perceptual Motor Learning & Motor Development 2
PE 4300 Soccer/Speedball/Flag Football 1
PE 4330 Organization & Administration
of Physical Education 3
PE 4370 Lifeguard Training 1
PE 4380 Water Safety Instructor 1
PE 4520 Injury Prevention & Treatment 2
PE 4530 Practicum in Adapted Physical Education 3
Elective Courses:
PE 3340 Football Coaching 2
PE 3610 Coaching Basketball 1
PE 4020 Psychology of Coaching 2
PE 4420 Practicum in Athletic Coaching 1-2
PE 4840 Athletic Training/Rehabilitation Internship 1-4
PE 4850 Wellness/Fitness Internship 1-4
PE 4960 Independent Study in Physical
Education 1-3
Science Requirements:
BIO 2140 Anatomy & Physiology I 4
Professional Education Requirements:
PE 4210 Middle School Methods in Physical Education 1
PE 4220 Methods of Teaching Physical Education 2
An overall GPA of 2.75 is required to qualify for an
internship.
PE 1000 Fitness Assessment Management 1
PE 2010 Aerobics/Hydroaerobics 1
PE 2020 First Aid/Accident Prevention/
Community CPR 2
PE 2030 Health Education 3
PE 2320 Introduction to Physical Education 2
PE 2380 Golf/Tennis/Archery 1
PE 2390 Weight Training/Self-Defense 1
PE 2470 Tumbling/Gymnastics 1
PE 3020 Physiology of Exercise 3
PE 3120 Stress Management at the Worksite 2
PE 3360 Fitness Evaluation 1
PE 3370 Folk & Social Dance 1
PE 3380 Fitness Programming & Prescription 1
PE 3420 Health Promotion at the Worksite 2
PE 3430 Teaching Exceptional Children in
Health & Physical Education 3
PE 3440 Elementary/Middle School Physical Education 1
PE 3460 Racquet Sports 1
PE 3500 Methods of Teaching Health Education 2
PE 3720 Kinesiology 3
PE 3850 Nutrition 2
PE 3860 Nutrition in Human Performance 1
PE 4370 Lifeguard Training 1
PE 4380 Water Safety Instructor 1
PE 4520 Injury Prevention/Treatment 2
PE 4530 Practicum in Adapted Physical Education 3
PE 4620 Advanced Athletic Training 2
TCHG 4020 Educational Media 2
A minor must be approved by the advisor and the
physical education program coordinator.
Recommended: business administration, psychology
Internships:
PE 4850 Fitness Intern (I) 2
PE 4850 Fitness Intern (II) 2
PE 4850 Fitness Intern (off campus) 8
Science Requirements:
BIOL 2140 Anatomy & Physiology I 4
In order to be assigned to an off-campus internship,
the student must meet the following criteria:
1. Senior standing
2. Overall GPA of 2.75 or better
3. Attainment of grade "C" or better in all health and
physical education courses
4. Successful completion of Level I and II internships
State of Wisconsin 860 Licensure/Adapted
Physical Education
The following courses will satisfy the Department
of Public Instruction requirements for an 860
Physical Education/Special Education three-year licensure
(licensure in adapted physical education):
PE 3430 Teaching Exceptional Children in
Health & Physical Education 3
PE 3510 Assessment & Screening
in Physical Education 1
PE 3830 Perceptual Motor Learning & Motor Development 2
PE 4530 Practicum in Adapted Physical Education 3
TCHG 3320 Psychology of Learning Encompassing
the Exceptional Child 3
Health Education Minor
PE 2020 First Aid/Accident Prevention/Community CPR 2
PE 2030 Health Education 3
PE 3030 Philosophy, Curriculum & Administration
of Health Education 3
PE 3220 Teaching of Human Sexuality,
Alcohol & Other Drugs 3
PE 3430 Teaching Exceptional Children in
Health & Physical Education 3
PE 3500 Methods of Teaching Health Education 2
PE 3920 Emotional Health 2
PE 3850 Nutrition 2
PE 4320 Consumer & Community Health 2
PE 4920 Health Counseling & Appraisal 2
PE 4940 Seminar in Health Education 2
Science Requirements:
BIOL 2140 Anatomy & Physiology I 4
Physical Education Minor
This minor is licensable under Wisconsin Department
of Public Instruction rules only in conjunction with
an elementary or elementary/middle level education
program. Grades of "C" or better are required in all
physical education minor courses. A GPA of 2.75 is required
in major, minor and professional education courses.
Note: A minor in physical education prepares an
elementary education major for certification in Wisconsin to
teach K-9 physical education.
PE 2020 First Aid/Accident Prevention/
Community CPR 2
PE 2030 Health Education 3
PE 2320 Introduction to Physical Education 2
PE 2470 Tumbling/Gymnastics 1
PE 3020 Physiology of Exercise 3
PE 3370 Folk and Social Dance 1
PE 3430 Teaching Exceptional Children in
Health & Physical Education 3
PE 3440 Elementary/Middle School Physical Education 1
PE 3460 Racquet Sports 1
PE 3510 Assessment & Screening in Physical Education 1
PE 3720 Kinesiology 3
PE 3830 Perceptual Motor Learning &
Motor Development 2
PE 4300 Soccer/Speedball/Flag Football 1
PE 4330 Organization & Administration
of Physical Education 3
PE 4520 Injury Prevention & Treatment 2
PE 4530 Practicum in Adapted Physical Education 3
Professional Education Requirements:
PE 4210 Middle School Methods in Physical Education 1
PE 4220 Methods of Teaching Physical Education 2
Four credits from the following:
PE 2390 Weight Training/Self -Defense 1
PE 2380 Golf/Tennis/Archery 1
PE 2440 Teaching Basketball 1
PE 2450 Relaxation/Stress Management/Aerobics 1
PE 3450 Softball/Baseball Coaching 1
PE 3470 Track & Field/Cross Country 1
PE 4020 Psychology of Coaching 2
Science Requirements:
BIOL 2140 Anatomy & Physiology I 4
Courses OfferedHealth and Physical Education
PE 1000 1 credit
Fitness Assessment and Management
All students must take a course numbered 1010-1490
to satisfy general university requirements.
PE 1110 1 credit
Aerobics
PE 1120 1 credit
Aerobic Weight Training
PE 1130 1 credit
Badminton
PE 1140 1 credit
Basketball
PE 1150 1 credit
Cycling
PE 1190 1 credit
Golf
PE 1210 1 credit
Golf
PE 1230 1 credit
Jogging/Walking
PE 1240 1 credit
Racquetball
PE 1250 1 credit
Relaxation
PE 1280 1 credit
Personal Conditioning
PE 1290 1 credit
Racquetball/Badminton
PE 1300 1 credit
Personal Fitness
PE 1310 1 credit
Scuba Diving
PE 1330 1 credit
Cross Country Skiing
PE 1340 1 credit
Soccer
PE 1350 1 credit
Archery
PE 1360 1 credit
Canoeing
PE 1370 1 credit
Dancing Tech/Practice (Ballroom, Latin, Country)
PE 1380 1 credit
Triathlon Training
PE 1410 1 credit
Swimming
PE 1430 1 credit
Tennis
PE 1440 1 credit
Volleyball
PE 1450 1 credit
Wallyball
PE 2010 1 credit
Aerobics/Hydro-aerobics
Instruction in low and high impact aerobics. Instruction
in
hydro-aerobics. Adaptations for various age levels.
S GE: PE
PE 2020 2 credits
First Aid/Accident Prevention/Community CPR
Instruction and demonstration in the principles of first
aid and accident prevention, and Red Cross community
CPR instruction. F S
PE 2030 3 credits
Health Education
The purpose of this class is to provide
introductory content regarding health education. Pedagogical
methods and practical teaching experiences are provided.
F S
PE 2320 2 credits
Introduction to Physical Education
Introduction to skills basic to the teaching of
physical education; career orientation; teaching. Physical
education majors, minors and concentrations in athletic
coaching students only. F
PE 2390 1 credit
Weight Training/Self-Defense
Weight training techniques and instructional
methods including principles of strength and conditioning
and knowledge to enable the student to evaluate and
create programs for specific populations. In self defense,
the student will actively participate in defense
techniques effective against an armed attacker.
F
PE 2380 1 credit
Golf/Tennis/Archery
Emphasis on fundamentals of the golf swing and
techniques used to instruct middle, junior and high
school students in the mechanics of the swing; extensive
coverage of rules and proper etiquette. Knowledge to provide
an understanding of the history, rules, strategies, analysis
and teaching of tennis skill techniques. Knowledge to
provide understanding of safety rules, history, shooting,
scoring, analysis of skill techniques and the teaching of archery.
F
PE 2430 3 credits
Women and Health
(Cross offered under Women's Studies 2430)
This course, through a variety of experiences and
activities, will provide a comprehensive view of women's
health (wellness, mental health, reproductive health issues
and aging process). F
PE 2440 1 credit
Teaching Basketball
Principles and techniques needed to instruct students
in the game of basketball. Emphasis on
fundamentals, strategy, conditioning and coach/player relationships.
S
PE 2450 1 credit
Relaxation/Stress Management/Aerobics
Concepts and techniques related to relaxation and
stress management for personal use and the teaching of
these techniques. Aerobic exercise prescription, including
a leadership demonstration of an aerobic exercise class.
S
PE 2470 1 credit
Tumbling/Gymnastics
The purpose of this class is to introduce tumbling
skills and various pieces of apparatus so that students will
be able to teach these skills in an institutional setting.
S
PE 3020 3 credits
Physiology of Exercise
The purpose of this class is to integrate basic concepts
and relevant scientific information to provide the
foundation for understanding nutrition, energy transfer, and
exercise and training. F
PE 3030 3 credits
Philosophy, Curriculum and Administration of Health Education
Philosophy and administration of health education
along with curriculum development. P: PE 2030.
F
PE 3120 2 credits
Stress Management at the Worksite
Designed to educate the student in the factors
affecting one's personal stress level, the components of an
advantageous stress management program and the techniques
of facilitating relaxation exercises. S
PE 3220 3 credits
Teaching of Human Sexuality, Alcohol and Other Drugs
Curriculum planning methods and teaching of
sex, alcohol, and other drugs education. P: PE 2030.
S
PE 3340 2 credits
Football Coaching
This course covers the theory of football coaching and
the
techniques for teaching the skills. The course prepares
the individual for coaching football in a high school or
college setting. Every other F
PE 3360 1 credit
Fitness Evaluation
Designed to teach the student methods for evaluating
the components of health fitness in various age groups
and fitness populations. P: PE 3020. S
PE 3370 1 credit
Folk and Social Dance
Instruction in various social, folk and line dances and
how to implement these dances into a physical
education curriculum. Geared toward physical education majors
and minors. F
PE 3380 1 credit
Fitness Programming and Prescription
PE 3420 2 credits
Health Promotion at the Worksite
This courses prepares the student to plan and implement
a health promotion program in a corporate or
workplace setting. F
PE 3430 3 credits
Teaching Exceptional Children in Health and Physical Education
Knowlege provided regarding conditions which
impede psychomotor functioning. A generic approach to
adapting physical education to the needs of special
populations. Information on assessment and IEP formation provided.
F
PE 3440 1 credit
Elementary/Middle School Physical Education
Knowledge provided regarding the organization
and administration of the elementary/middle school
physical education instructional, intramural, extramural,
and recreational programs. S
PE 3450 2 credits
Softball/Baseball Coaching
The fundamental individual and team skills of
baseball and softball, including rules, teaching/coaching
techniques and game strategies. S
PE 3460 1 credit
Racquet Sports
The student will learn the basic skills and rules of
racquetball, badminton, and pickle ball. The student will
understand methods of instruction of the racquet sports.
S
PE 3470 1 credit
Track & Field/Cross Country
The fundamental track and field skills, rules of track
and field and cross country, coaching principles and
techniques, and track meet administration. S
PE 3500 2 credits
Methods in Teaching Health Education
Utilization of approved methods and materials for
teaching health in grades kindergarten through 12;
application of course content and procedures involved in
health teaching. P: junior standing or consent of instructor.
F
PE 3510 1 credit
Assessment and Screening in Physical Education
Knowledge provided regarding principles for selection
of assessment/screening tools and administrative
considerations. Practical opportunities to administer, score,
and interpret a variety of tools. Production of goals
and objectives based on assessment/screening results.
P: PE 3430. S
PE 3610 1 credit
Coaching Basketball
This course covers the theory of basketball coaching
and the fundamental individual and team skills of
basketball, including strategies, coaching techniques, and
motivational styles. S
PE 3620 2 credits
Physical Education for Elementary Schools
The objectives, methods and organization of
physical education in the elementary school.
P: TCHG 2220 Introduction to Education. F S Su
PE 3720 3 credits
Kinesiology
The science of human motion and its application
to physical education activities. F
PE 3830 2 credits
Perceptual Motor Learning and Motor Development
An analysis of how we gain an awareness of the
external world by the organization of sensory data. The
traditional problems of perception are explored along with
theoretical approaches to these problems.
P: junior standing or consent of instructor.
S Su
PE 3850 2 credits
Nutrition
Introductory nutrition course that studies the basic
nutrition concepts and examines controversial
topics. F S Su
PE 3860 1 credit
Nutrition in Human Performance
To provide an overview of the role nutrition plays
relative to human performance. Emphasis is placed upon
dietary evaluation and recommendation regarding nutrient
intake and weight management. S
PE 3920 2 credits
Emotional Health
The influence of emotional health on the total education
of the school age child as a basis for a healthy personality.
F
PE 4020 2 credits
Psychology of Coaching
The principles and techniques applicable to
coaching interschool activities. alt S
PE 4210 1 credit
Middle School Methods in Physical Education
Physical, intellectual, emotional and social
characteristics of the middle school student. Classroom
management techniques and physical activities appropriate for
middle schools will be discussed. F
PE 4220 2 credits
Methods in Teaching Physical Education
Philosophy of physical education, styles of
teaching physical education, lesson planning, classroom
management techniques, and writing goals and objectives
for physical education. F
PE 4320 2 credits
Consumer and Community Health
A survey and analysis of today's public health
problems. An overview describing the relationship between
the
health of consumers and the use of products and
services. F
PE 4330 3 credits
Organization and Administration of Physical Education
Examination of the basic personal leadership and
administrative skills necessary to manage physical
education, fitness and sport-athletic programs.
F
PE 4300 1 credit
Soccer/Speedball/Flag Football
Integration of organizational procedures, teaching
techniques, program planning progressions, coaching
(soccer), and lesson planning relating to soccer, speedball, and
flag football. F
PE 4370 1 credit
Lifeguard Training
The purpose of this class is to provide the student
with knowledge and skills of lifeguarding. Includes Red
Cross certification. F Su
PE 4380 1 credit
Water Safety Instructor
Instruction in teaching Red Cross swimming lessons
and water safety courses. Red Cross certification as
water safety instructor. F Su
PE 4420 1-2 credits
Practicum in Athletic Coaching
Actual experience related to the coaching of an
athletic team under the leadership of an experienced coach
and teacher. F S Su
PE 4430 1-3 credits
Current Issues in Health and Physical Education
Study of current topics in health and physical
education. Su
PE 4520 2 credits
Injury Prevention and Treatment
Athletic training will consist of instruction in
taping techniques for athletic injuries. It will also include
recogni
tion, treatment and rehabilitation of common
athletic injuries and instruction in the use of protective
sports equipment. S
PE 4530 3 credits
Practicum in Adapted Physical Education
Students are provided the opportunity to work
with children with disabilities in an educational setting.
P: PE 3430, PE 3510 and TCHG 3320. F S
PE 4620 2 credits
Advanced Athletic Training
The course deals with sport specific injuries, their
prevention and treatment, and rehabilitation. The course
also includes evaluation of injuries and the use of modalities
in treatment. F
PE 4840 1-4 credits
Athletic Training/Rehabilitation Internship
An internship under the supervision of a certified
athletic trainer. F S Su
PE 4850 1-8 credits
Wellness-Fitness Internship
An internship at the UW-Platteville Fitness Center,
Phy. Ed. Fitness Lab., a fitness club, corporate fitness
program or a YMCA/YWCA. F S Su
PE 4920 2 credits
Health Counseling and Appraisal
Course designed to give the prospective teacher an
insight into the purpose of health appraisals of school
children and the use of health records in counseling.
S
PE 4940 2 credits
Seminar in Health Education
Problems in health education. Devised to meet needs
of the individual student in regard to health service,
environment and instruction. S
PE 4960 1-3 credits
Independent Study in Physical Education
F S Su
PE 4990 1-3 credits
Independent Study in Health Education
F S Su