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
Weight Training



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/Volleyball



PE 2010 1 credit
Aerobics/Hydro-aerobics

Instruction in low and high impact aerobics. Instruction in hydro-aerobics. Adaptations for various age levels. S

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 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 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 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. Alternate 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

Designed to teach the student how to develop and implement appropriate fitness programs and exercise prescriptions for individuals of various age groups and fitness levels. The student will investigate the concept of exercise adherence and the factors affecting it. S

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.
 



PE 3430 3 credits
Teaching Exceptional Children in Health and Physical Education

Knowledge 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 2 credits
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 1 credit
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 2 credits
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

he 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. Alternate S

PE 4230 3 credits
Methods in Middle/Secondary Education

Objectives, methods, materials for teaching physical education at the middle and secondary levels; classroom management techniques and age appropriate physical activities. 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 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 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 recognition, 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

n 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
Psychological and Social Health

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