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PE 1001 - Careers in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport

Credits: 2
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab None
Course Description: Discover the variety of educational and career pathways in the fields of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport. After examining historical and philosophical foundations, students will explore professional expectations and opportunities in numerous careers such as teaching, coaching, fitness training, sport management, and many more.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
  1. Historical foundations
  2. Philosophical foundations
  3. Role and scope in society
  4. Career and Professional Development
  5. Teaching and Coaching Careers
    1. Career options and expectations
    2. Educational pathways
    3. Certifying agencies
    4. Professional organizations
  6. Fitness and Health Related Careers
    1. Career options and expectations
    2. Educational pathways
    3. Certifying agencies
    4. Professional organizations
  7. Sports Careers
    1. Career options and expectations
    2. Educational pathways
    3. Certifying agencies
    4. Professional organizations
  8. Self Assessment of Career Interests
  9. Professional Preparation Plan

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. explain the historical and philosophical foundations and evolution of the fields of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport.
  2. describe the role and scope of Physical Education, Exercise Science and Sport in our society.
  3. discuss the various career opportunities and associated educational pathways within the fields of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport.
  4. differentiate the various professional organizations and certifying agencies within the fields of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport.
  5. identify professional expectations of employment with the field of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport.
  6. identify career preferences after assessing individual strengths, interests, and goals.
  7. develop a professional preparation plan, including resume, for selected sub discipline of Physical Education, Exercise Science or Sport.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None


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