Physical Education

Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science

Petro Allied Health Center
Room 201
(785) 231-1010, ext 1459
hpees@washburn.edu
www.washburn.edu/cas/hpees

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Source: 2005-2006 Catalog

Mission: The Mission of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science is to engage students in an impassioned search for intellectual growth and personal fulfillment through study, from a liberal arts perspective, in one or more of the disciplines encompassed by the domains of health and human movement. The Department promotes the acquisition and use of knowledge, fosters critical thinking, participates in research, and supports students and faculty in discipline-related service to the university, the profession, and the global community.

Please refer to HPEES Website listed above for information regarding departmental scholarships.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Graduates of degree programs offered by the Department of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science, upon graduation, are expected to have:

• attained fundamental knowledge in the principal areas of study in health, physical education and exercise science;
• gained an understanding of health and fitness concepts and be able to supervise an individual evaluation of student's health and fitness status;
• been exposed to a wide variety of opportunities to gain experiences and knowledge through instruction in aquatics, sports, dance, health and fitness activities and related topics;
• been exposed to comprehensive professional preparation programs which meet or exceed state and national standards;
• been provided guidance and leadership through academic advisement;
• gained an understanding of and appreciation for the value of health and physical activity with emphasis on lifetime participation;
• been exposed to research that enhances the knowledge base of health, physical education and exercise science; and
• been exposed to community leadership and educational service opportunities.

COURSE OFFERINGS

General Ed. Requirement - PE 198 - Lifetime Wellness: All students are required to complete PE 198 Lifetime Wellness (2 cr) as part of their general education requirement. The position of the Department of HPEES is that the knowledge, skills, experiences and attitudes gained through the Lifetime Wellness course are essential to individuals of all ages, conditions, and backgrounds. The benefits to be obtained are in no way diminished by the age, condition, ability level or previous activity/academic history of the student. Therefore, these factors should not exempt a student from this requirement. (The exception to this policy is those Washburn students who completed an associate degree under a catalog prior to 1995 when the PE 198 Lifetime Wellness requirement was initiated, which satisfied the previous PE requirement [as part of their associate degree program], and are therefore granted a waiver of the PE 198 requirement.)

While the Department encourages the participation of all individuals in physical activity, regardless of physical condition, it wishes to remain sensitive to the individual needs and limitations of students at Washburn. Students with disabilities should enroll in a regular section of Lifetime Wellness and will have necessary adaptations made in that particular activity.

Transfer Policy

Students may transfer similar wellness courses to Washburn to fulfill the Lifetime Wellness requirement. In order to meet this requirement, students must have completed a similar number of college level wellness lecture topics that parallel PE 198 Lifetime Wellness, as well as an appropriate activity component. A list of approved transfer courses appear in the HPEES department office (PC 201) and appear on the Washburn web page. Other courses submitted for transfer credit must be approved by the HPEES chair and the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. (Transfer students who completed associate degrees prior to 1995, and who completed at least two hours of physical education as part of their associate degree program, are also granted waiver of the PE 198 requirement.)

Credit by Examination

To qualify for credit by examination, students would have to demonstrate completion of both of the following:

1) A course or a combination of courses, or other documented experiences which cover a similar number of Lifetime Wellness lecture topics that address health/wellness included in the PE 198; Lifetime Wellness course (but which are not sufficient to receive transfer credit).

2) A minimum of a one-credit hour activity course.

One-Hour Activity Courses

100 Rhythmic Fitness I
129 Racquetball I
102 Archery
132 Softball
103 Badminton I
133 Swimming I
104 Step Aerobics
134 Swimming II
105 Elementary Ballet
137 Tennis I
107 Basketball
138 Tennis II
109 Bowling I
139 Tai Chi
111 Canoeing
143 Soccer
112 Cycling
144 Volleyball
113 Fencing I
146 Weight Training I
114 Fencing II
150 Judo
117 Golf I
151 Karate II
123 Judo
152 Kardio Kickboxing
124 Karate I
155 Elementary Jazz Dance
125 Lifeguard Training
156 Rhythmic Fitness II
126 Elementary Modern Dance
157 Country and Western Dance
One-Hour Activity Courses (cont.)
158 Intermediate Jazz Dance
176 Tae Kwon Do
159 Tap Dance
177 Individualized Exercise
162 Beginning Skin and Scuba Diving
183 Advanced Tae Kwon Do
165 Self Defense
184 Self-Defense II
166 Weight Training II
189 Social Dance II
169 Social Dance
190 Special Topics
170 Aqua Exercise I
192 Marathon Training I
171 Deep Water Walking
193 Marathon Training II
173 Water Safety Instructor