KIN 172: Introduction to Physical Education

Citrus College Course Outline of Record

Citrus College Course Outline of Record
Heading Value
Effective Term: Fall 2021
Credits: 3
Total Contact Hours: 54
Lecture Hours : 54
Lab Hours: 0
Hours Arranged: 0
Outside of Class Hours: 108
Strongly Recommended: ENGL 101.
Transferable to CSU: Yes
Transferable to UC: Yes - Approved
Grading Method: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Catalog Course Description

This course explores the history and principles of physical education, exercise science, and sport. The objectives are to define and investigate the importance of physical education with a view toward developing a basic philosophy and background for professional education. 54 lecture hours.

Course Objectives

  • describe the historical, ethical, and philosophical foundations of physical education
  • demonstrate an understanding of the objectives of the sub-disciplines of physical education
  • identify and analyze the fundamental concepts and scientific foundations of physical education
  • express the need for physical education on the part of everyone
  • indentify the preparation necessary for physical educators

Major Course Content

  1. Nature and Scope of Physical Education
    1. The meaning of physical education
      1. physical education defined
      2. the need for understanding the meaning of physical education
    2. The services rendered by physical educators
    3. The settings for physical education activities
    4. The need for physical education in modern-day living
  2. Philosophy of Physical Education as a Part of General Education
    1. Philosophy of education
    2. Objectives of physical education
    3. The role of physical education in general education
  3. Relationship of Physical Education to Health, Recreation, Camping and Outdoor Education
    1. The school health program
    2. The recreation program
    3. The camping and outdoor education program
  4. The History of Physical Education
    1. Early times to modern European
    2. Modern European to present
  5. Scientific Foundation of Physical Education
    1. Biological interpretations of physical education
    2. Psychological interpretations of physical education
    3. Sociological interpretations of physical education
  6. Leadership in Physical Education
    1. The duties of physical education personnel
    2. The qualifications of physical education personnel
    3. Professional preparation of physical education personnel
  7. The Profession
    1. Professional organizations
    2. Certification requirements for employment in physical education

Suggested Reading Other Than Required Textbook

Wuest, Deborah, Bucher, Charles. Foundations of Physical Education & Sports, 17th Edition. New York: MCGRAW-HILL. 2012.

Examples of Required Writing Assignments

Write essays, research papers, or journals.

Examples of Outside Assignments

Lesson Plans Essays - Topics include motor learning, biomechanics, sport psychology, sport history etc. Develop a teaching practicum used to teach course curriculum.

Instruction Type(s)

Lecture, Online Education Lecture