Teaching

PE 253: Program Planning

An analysis and application of theoretical and practical approaches for developing effective recreation/leisure services, sport, fitness, wellness, and health promotion programs.

PE 573: Research Methods in Kinesiology

An overview of the qualitative and quantitative research approaches specific to the various disciplinary areas in the School of Physical Education. Underlying assumptions of both qualitative and quantitative research are discussed and the respective research processes are reviewed. Other topoics include: the role of the researcher, selecting and developing a research problem; reviewing the literature; developing research hypotheses; issues in measurement; data collection issues, writing research proposals; research ethics; and communicating the results of research.

PE 583: Issues in Health Promotion and Wellness

Issues, reasearch and values in health promotion and wellness related to physical activity. Topics may include community-bases research in education, health, recreation and allied social service settings; social deteminants of health and physical activity; and theory and practice of programs and policies affecting health, wellness and physical activity.