Curriculum Changes approved by the UAC in the February 27, 2001 Meeting

All proposed changes in numbers, descriptions, etc. are in UWA bold red.

College of Business

Julia Tutwiler College of Education

College of Liberal Arts

College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Division of Nursing

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1. Type of Change

SE 358 Field Experience I – (1)  Thirty-five hours of practical experiences in K-12 schools utilizing the special education methodology currently under study.  Corequisites:  SE 301, SE 303 Prerequisites:  SE 300 or  permission of department head

SE 359 Field Experience II - (1)  Thirty-five hours of practical experiences in K-12 schools utilizing the special education methodology currently under study.  Corequisites:  SE 401, SE 402  Prerequisites:  SE 301, SE 303, and SE 358 or permission of department head

1. Check all applicable items:

2. Specific details: List current details.

3. Specific Details: List proposed details.

4. Rationale: Explain rationale for change.

5. Academic Implications: Discuss impact on other academic programs or areas, if any.

6. Financial Implications: Discuss personnel, facility, and budgetary implications of change, if any.

I. Course Name Change
Course Description Change

PE 107. Hiking (1) Development of techniques and skills, physical fitness and trail craft.

PE 107 Hiking and Camping (1) Development of techniques and skills, physical fitness, trail craft and camping activities. Camping excursion required.

To enhance course content and meet current student interest.

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Slight expense of using University motorpool for field trip which could be covered through course lab fee.

II. Course Name Change
Course Description Change

PE 116. Strength Training (1) Theory and basis in strength training program design for the physically active.

PE 116 Weight Training (1) Fundamental resistance training activities primarily through the use of free weights.

Change title and description to more accurately reflect the course content.

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III. New Course

PE 240. Strength, Speed, and Power Training (2) Theory and basis in strength, speed, and power training program design.

Provide needed content not covered within existing courses by reinstating theory based courses as previously offered prior to semester conversion.

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IV. Course Name Change
Course Number Change
Course Description Change

PE 118. Flexibility (1) Knowledge and skills in basic stretching and flexibility techniques.

PE 242. Flexibility (2) Theory and basis in flexibility training program design.

Eliminate unnecessary activity based course and provide needed content not covered within existing courses by reinstating theory based course as previously offered prior to semester conversion.

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V. Course Name Change
Course Number Change
Course Description Change

PE 117. Endurance Training (1) Theory and basis in endurance training program design for the physically active.

PE 246. Endurance Training (2) Theory and basis in muscular and cardiorespiratory endurance training program design.

Eliminate unnecessary activity based course and provide needed content not covered within existing courses.

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VI. Course Description Change

PE 200 Foundations of PE (2) An introduction to the profession includes theories of education and learning; education requirements for certification; historical development of physical education; professional organizations and career opportunities. The student will develop a personal philosophy and set career goals.

PE 200 Foundations of PE (3) An introduction to the profession includes theories of education and learning; education requirements for various certifications, both in teaching, exercise science and sport management; historical development of physical education; professional organizations and career opportunities. The student will develop a personal philosophy and set career goals.

Increase content to reflect greater opportunities in a broadening area including exercise science and sports management

Will increase the number of total hours for the Physical Education Minor from 20 to 22 when considered in conjunction with proposal XII. which includes increasing the PE 250 hours from 1 hour to 2.

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VII. New Course

PE 202 Racquet and Paddle Sports (2) Theory of and participation in tennis, badminton, pickle-ball, and racquetball.

To allow students in the major to gain exposure to and knowledge of a greater number of sports and activities by theory discussion and participation in a combination of related activities with similar skills.

Reduced offering of the 1-hour activity courses: PE 101 Badminton, PE 102 Pickelball, PE 103 Racquetball

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VIII. New Course

PE 203 Recreational Activities (2) Theory of and participation in golf and archery.

To allow students in the major to gain exposure to and knowledge of a greater number of sports and activities by theory discussion and participation in a combination of related activities with similar purposes.

Reduced offering of the 1-hour activity courses: PE 106 Golf, PE 108 Archery, PE 109 Fishing

Slight Savings

IX. New Course

PE 204 Indoor Team Sports (2)
Theory of and participation in basketball, volleyball, and team handball.

To allow students in the major to gain exposure to and knowledge of a greater number of sports and activities by theory discussion and participation in a combination of related activities with similar skills.

Reduced offering of the 1-hour activity courses: PE 121 Coed Basketball, PE 124 Volleyball, PE 125 Team Handball

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X. New Course

PE 205 Outdoor Team Sports (2)
Theory of and participation in football, soccer, softball/baseball

To allow students in the major gain exposure to and knowledge of a greater number of sports and activities by theory discussion and participation in a combination of related activities with similar skills.

Reduced offering of the 1-hour activity courses: PE 122 Softball, PE 123 Flag Football, PE 126 Soccer

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XI. New Course

Insufficient coverage of elementary activities to meet state guidelines.

PE 221 Teaching Elementary Games and Activities (2) Methods and materials for teaching P-8 activities with special emphasis in tumbling and rhythms.

To provide adequate content in elementary games and activities for the teaching track.

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XII. Course Name Change
Course Description Change

PE 250 CPR and First Aid (1) American Red Cross Community First Aid and Cardiorespiratory Resuscitation. The student will develop skills necessary to be certified in Community FA/CPR.

PE 250 First Aid, Safety, and CPR (2) Study of first aid, safety, and CPR in physical activity including aquatic safety. The student will take the ARC certifying exams in Community FA and CPR.

To more adequately meet the SDE requirements for safety education especially as it relates to aquatic safety.

Will increase the number of total hours for the Physical Education Minor from 20 to 23 when considered in conjunction with proposal VI. which includes increasing the PE 200 hours from 2 hour to 3.

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XIII. Course Name Change
Course Description Change
Course Deletion

Delete PE 220

PE 280 and PE 281 (3 hours each) replaces PE 220, 280, and PE 281 (2 hours each) to reduce content duplication and simplify course objectives.

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XIV. Course Name Change
Course Description Change
Course Deletion

PE 281 PE Methodology/Officiating in Sport Activities (2) Terminology, rules, and mechanics of team sports for men and women. The student will be able to identify basic rules of team sports and participate in an officiating clinical experience.
PE 220 PE Methodology/Teaching Sport Activities (2)

PE 281 Teaching, Coaching, and Officiating Individual and non-traditional Team Sports (3) Rules, strategies, and skill techniques in individual and non-traditional team sports.

PE 280 and PE 281 (3 hours each) replaces PE 220, PE 280, and PE 281 (2 hours each) to reduce content duplication and simplify course objectives.

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XV. Course Deletion

PE 302 Lifetime Activities in Physical Education (3) Survey and basic instruction in lifetime activities including: social games, recreational and outdoor activities, creative rhythms, aquatic safety, gymnastics and dance.  The student will be able to design safe activities, analyze movement skills, and teach skills necessary for successful lifetime activities.

Delete PE 302

Course content covered in PE 221, PE 250, PE 320 and ED 334 as well as proposed PE 202-205

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XVI. Course Name Change
Course Description Change
Course Prerequisite Change

PE 320 Programming in Physical Education (3) Study of physical education curriculums, teaching methods, classroom management, skill organization and analysis. The student will develop a curriculum, block plan, and unit plan including teaching methods and management techniques in preschool, elementary, middle school and secondary physical education using the Alabama Course of Study and National Association of Sports and Physical Education Standards. Lab experience with preschool-kindergarten students. Prerequisite: PE 345, PE 200, PE 250, PE 302

PE 320 Physical Education Instructional Design and Implementation (3) P-12 curriculum development, teaching methods, lesson planning, and classroom management. Methods emphasized will be based on the appropriate state and national guidelines. Prerequisite: PE 200

Current name is a poor descriptor of intended content. PE 320 does not require knowledge of the content in PE 345, PE 250, PE 302.

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XVII. Course Deletion

PE 321 Testing in Physical Education (3) Review of elementary principles of statistics and their applications to physical education.  The student will be able identify applicable testing and evaluation techniques and utilize processes appropriately to administer, score, analyze and interpret teacher made and standardized tests in PE.

Delete PE 321

Content is covered in ED 334, ED 400 and proposed PE 202-206, PE 221, PE 421.

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XVIII. New Course

PE 336 Sport Management Seminar (1) Weekly seminar on sport management news.

To provide content not currently available for proposed sport management track.

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XIX. New Course

PE 421 Testing in Human Performance (3) Basic principles of descriptive and inferential statistics used in human performance testing and research.

To provide content not currently available for proposed exercise science track.

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XX. Course Name Change
Course Description Change

PE 521 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (3) Use, construction, and study of tests and basic tools in of evaluation in physical education.

PE 521 Testing in Human Performance (3) Review and practice with descriptive and inferential statistics used in human performance testing and research.

Reflects testing for both school and non-school settings.

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XXI. New Course

PE 442 Sport and Exercise Nutrition (3) The role of diet in human performance. Prerequisite: BY 232

To provide content not currently available for proposed exercise science track.

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XXII. New Course

PE 542 Sport and Exercise Nutrition (3) The role of diet in human performance. Project required

This course was taught as a special topic course during summer 2000 and is needed for the non-teaching major and the community/junior college teacher. No graduate course in nutrition.

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XXIII. New Course

PE 434 Sport and Exercise Law (3). Legal aspects of sports activities and human performance.

To provide content not currently available for proposed exercise science and sport management tracks.

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XXIV. New Course

PE 534 Sport and Exercise Law (3). Legal aspects of sports activities and human performance. Project required.

A graduate course in sport & exercise law is proposed to meet the increased needs for knowledge relative to liability and the professional involved in overseeing the physically active.

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XXV. New Course

PE 439 Sport Management Internship (12). Fifteen-week field experience in an approved public or private concern engaging in the management, marketing, or communication of sporting activities.

To provide content and experience not currently available for proposed sport management track.

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A number of interns will be utilized on campus in a campus/community wellness program. Some interns will be located in close proximity to UWA and may require motorpool expense for visits from UWA supervisors.

XXVI. Course Description Change

PE 444 Exercise Physiology (3)
Review of physiology and its direct relation to practice in physical education. The student will be able to recognize the systems related to physical activity and utilize information when planning activities and training. Prerequisite: BY 231

PE 444 Exercise Physiology (4)
Human adaptation to exercise and training. Three hours lecture and two hours lab. Prerequisite: BY 231

New lab equipment has arrived and we have the capability and need to have students perform physical performance tests both as subject and technician.

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XXVII. Course Name Change
Course Description Change

PE 544 Sport and Exercise Physiology (3)
Physiological basis for exercise. Emphasis placed on practical application of exercise physiology and associated principles in the design of training and conditioning program for sports and activities. Paper or project required.

PE 544 Exercise Physiology (3)
Human adaptation to exercise and training.  Paper or project required.

Consistent with undergraduate course name.

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XXVIII. New Course

PE 449 Exercise Science Internship (12) Fifteen-week field experience in an approved clinical, corporate, public, military, or commercial physical fitness facility/program.

To provide content and experience not currently available for proposed exercise science track.

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A number of interns will be utilized on campus in a campus/community wellness program. Some interns will be located in close proximity to UWA and may require motorpool expense for visits from UWA supervisors.

XXIX. New Course

PE 451 Fitness and Wellness Programming (3)
Fitness testing and exercise prescription.

To provide content not currently available for proposed exercise science track.

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XXX. Course Name Change
Course Description Change

PE 551 Fitness and Wellness Programming (3)
Principles and conduct, organizational objectives and goals. Testing, assessment and exercise modalities for healthy lifetime program development. Project required.

PE 551 Fitness and Wellness Programming (3)
Policy, principles, and procedures in designing, implementing, and maintaining fitness and wellness programs. Project required.

New undergraduate course with existing name.

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XXXI. New Course

PE 465 The Psychology and Sociology of Human Performance (3)
Psychological and Sociological aspects of Human Performance.

To provide content not currently available for proposed exercise science and sport management tracks.

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XXXII. Course Name Change
Course Number Change
Course Description Change
Course Deletion

PE 585 The Role of Sports in Society (3)
Significance of sports in society, relationship of sports to other elements in the culture, and contribution of sports to human welfare in an advanced technological society.
PE 588 Sport Psychology (3) Current development, principles and theories of psychology as it relates to sport and activity participation.

PE 565 The Psychology and Sociology of Human Performance (3)
Psychological and Sociological aspects of human performance. Project Required.

Program too small to support a separate psychology and sociology class. Can be stacked with new PE 465 course.

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XXXIII. Major Requirement Change

Pg. 131 & 135-6 General Catalogue 2000-01.
PE 251, Concepts of Health, Wellness, and Fitness 3
BY 231 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 and Activity Classes (choose one from each group) 5
Recreational Activities
  PE 100-103
Individual Sports
  PE 106-109
Aerobic Activity
  PE 111-113
Fitness Activity
  PE 116-118
Team Sport
  PE 121-126
PE 250, CPR and First Aid 1
PE 225,(220) Methodology of Teaching Team Sport Activities 2
PE 227, (280) Methodology of Coaching in Major Sports 2
PE 228, (281) Methodology of Officiating in Sport Activities 2

Fitness Based Group
  PE 240 (2)
  PE 242 (2)
  PE 246 (2)

Advisor approved electives (1)

For Physical Education (non-certification)
PE 200, Foundations of Physical Education 3
PE 250 First Aid, Safety, and CPR 2
PE 251 Concepts of Health, Wellness and Fitness 3
BY 231 Anatomy and Physiology 4
Two Activity Classes (choose any two) 2
PE 100 Tennis 1
PE 101 Badminton 1
PE 102 Pickleball 1
PE 103 Racquetball 1
PE 106 Golf 1
PE 108 Archery 1
PE 107 Hiking and Camping 1
PE 109 Fishing 1
PE 111 Walking 1
PE 112 Jogging 1
PE 113 Aerobics 1
PE 116 Weight Training 1
PE 121 Coed Basketball 1
PE 122 Softball 1
PE 123 Flag Football
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PE 124 Volleyball 1
PE 125 Team Handball 1
PE 126 Soccer 1
Foundation Courses 4
For Exercise Science emphasis: (choose any two from Fitness Based Group)
For Sport Management emphasis: (choose any from the two groups below)
Activity Based Group
PE 202 Racquet and Paddle Sports 2
PE 203 Recreational Activities 2
PE 204 Indoor Team Sports 2
PE 205 Outdoor Team Sports 2
Fitness Based Group
PE 240 Strength, Speed, and Power Training 2
PE 242 Flexibility 2
PE 246 Endurance Training 2
Advisor approved electives 1

Reflects dropping of PE 321,increasing PE 444 from 3 to 4 hours, adding PE 221, and changing credit hours, descriptions of PE 200 and 250, and the changing of PE 220, 280, 281 to PE 280, 281 with description and hour changes.

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XXXIV. Major Requirement Change

PE (P-12) Teaching pg. 132 General Catalogue 2000-01.
TEACHING FIELD REQUIREMENTS 29 hours
PE 200, Foundations in Physical Education 2
PE 273, Introduction to Athletic Training 3
PE 302, Lifetime Activities in Physical Education 3
PE 320, Programming in Physical Education 3
PE 321, Testing for Physical Education Activities 3
PE 323, Adapted Physical Education 3
PE 332, Organization and Administration in PE 3
PE 345, Motor Learning 3
PE 443, Kinesiology 3
PE 444, Exercise Physiology 3

Reflects above course changes and enhances the major to meet the student's needs and the State Department of Education requirements. 

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XXXV. Major Requirement Change

PE non-teaching
Pg. 136 General Catalogue 2000-01
 
PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 42-45 hours

PE 200, Foundations in Physical Education 2
PE 273, Introduction to Athletic Training 3
PE 302, Lifetime Activities in Physical Education 3
PE 320, Programming in Physical Education 3
PE 321, Testing for Physical Education Activities 3
PE 323, Adapted Physical Education 3
PE 332, Organization and Administration in PE 3
PE 345, Motor Learning 3
PE 409, Practicum 3-6
PE 443, Kinesiology 3
PE 444, Exercise Physiology 3
PE 446, Biomechanics of Human Movement 3
Approved Electives (300-400 Level) 10

PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 62 hours
PE 443 Kinesiology 3
PE 444 Exercise Physiology 4
PE 434 Sport and Exercise Law 3
PE 465 Psychology and Sociology of Human Performance 3
Exercise Science emphasis (52)
BY 232 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BY 234 Medical Terminology 3
BY 331 Immunology 3
PE 273 Introduction to Athletic Training 3
PE 323 Adapted Physical Education 3
PE 345 Motor Learning/Motor Development 3
PE 421 Testing in Human Performance 3
PE 442 Sport and Exercise Nutrition 3
PE 446 Biomechanics of Human Movement 3
PE 449 Exercise Science Internship 12
PE 451 Fitness and Wellness Programming 3
Approved Physical Education/Athletic Training Electives (300-400 level) 6

Sport Management emphasis (52)
PE 280 Teaching, Coaching, and Officiating Traditional Team Sports 3
PE 281 Teaching, Coaching, and Officiating Individual and Non-traditional Team Sports 3
PE 332 Organization and Administration in PE 3
PE 336 Sport Management Seminar 1
PE 439 Sport Management Internship 12
Approved Physical Education/Athletic Training Electives (300-400 level) 3
Business Administration Minor 24
This minor is required as part of this emphasis.
CS 205 Microcomputer Applications 3
AC 211 Accounting I 3
AC 212 Accounting II 3
BA 263 Business Law and Legal Environment 3
BA 320 Business Communications 3
FI 300 Finance 3
MG 300 Management 3
MK 300 Marketing 3

(122 total SH)

Reflects the change from a general non-teaching major to an Exercise Science  track to provide a definite career path and meets the changing needs of today's students desiring a career working with the physically active.

Reflects the change from a general non-teaching major to a Sport Management  track to provide a definite career path and meets the changing needs of today's students desiring a career working in the business of sports.

More students for biology and business administration.

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XXXVI. Deletion of Minor

Athletic Training Minor 20 hours

Delete

Rarely taken and does not lead to any work in field. Does not fulfill any employment or credentialing requirements. Extremely rare for a non-major to be willing to perform the academic and clinical requirements associated with this minor.

One less minor available.

Reduction in advising and counseling time.

1. Type of Change

MU148, Guitar

MU 248 Guitar

MU 348 Guitar

1. Type of Change

AFS 101, 102, 201,202, 301, 302, 401, 402.  Leadership Laboratory  (1)
The AFS 101/102 and AFS 201/202 Leadership Laboratory courses (LLABs) include a study of Air Force customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and military commands.  The LLAB also includes studying the environment of an Air Force officer and learning about areas of opportunity available to commissioned officers.  The AFS 301/302 and AFS 401/402 LLABs consist of activities classified as leadership and management experiences.  They involve the planning and controlling of military activities of the cadet corps, and the preparation and presentation of briefings and other oral and written communications.  LLABs also include interviews, guidance, and information which will increase the understanding, motivation, and  performance of other cadets.

1. Type of Change

Finally, English majors taking an exit survey each year have indicated strongly that they have wanted more elective courses offered by the department.; a corollary is that many students end up in their senior year with several elective courses needed to fill out their 120 hours for graduation (basics = 48 and a minor=20, usually, leaves the student with 52 hours for a major and free electives; a 33-hour major would certainly leave room for other free electives).

EH 213, Honors Literature I, has the following prerequisite: 2.5 GPA in EH 103 and EH 10.

Add to the prerequisites as follows:
EH 213: 2.5 GPA in EH 103 and EH 104 or 3.5 GPA in EH 101-EH 102

1. Type of Change

Add CH 308 Seminar in Chemistry (1 hr) as a required course.

The ACS strongly endorses undergraduate research as one of the potentially most rewarding aspects of the undergraduate experience. An Internet survey of other four-year institutions in our region shows that most of them require or recommend a research or seminar class in the major. This class will provide students with basic skills in literature and database research, professional writing, and oral presentation needed for a career in chemistry.

Increase number of elective hours required to 9 semester hours.

(the calculus-based general sequence primarily for chemistry, mathematics, and pre-engineering)

0 – General/Non-calculus Physics
1 – General / Calculus-based Physics
3 – Heat & Thermodynamics
4 – Optics & Waves
5 – Electromagnetism
6 – Environmental Physics
7 – Nuclear /Atomic / Molecular Physics
8 – Modern Physics (Relativity & Quantum Mechanics)
9 - TBA

1. Type of Change