These requirements are from an excerpt from the University Academic Catalog, which outlines the requirements for a student to earn the distinction of being a Castleton University graduate. The complete catalog is available online.
Courses listed below may be used for requirements for concentrations within the major and are designed to develop skill and teaching methodology in the activity. Physical participation in these courses is required. These courses are available to all students; however, seats may be reserved at the time of registration for students within the major. The courses may include involvement in peer teaching, lesson planning, and resource development.
Code | Course | Credits |
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PED 1070 |
Fitness SwimmingMain objectives of fitness swimming include: 1) refining and enhancing stroke techniques, 2) improving cardiovascular fitness (aerobic capacity), muscular strength, and muscular endurance, and 3) providing students with the skills and ideas to encourage competency in designing their own swimming work-outs. Spring, 7 week course |
1 |
PED 2010 |
Beginning SwimmingThis course will focus on developing a variety of competencies required for proficient swimming, including body position, stroke technique, floating, treading water, and breathing. In addition, students will learn how to teach basic swimming skills with specific attention to instructional methods and safety considerations. Required physical education majors' swim exam will be administered in this course. Fall (First Half of Semester) |
1 |
PED 2170 |
LifeguardingThis course provides students with the necessary skills to become certified lifeguards. Participation and demonstration of skill proficiency is required for certification. Student participation through physical activity in and out of the pool is required. Periodically |
2 |
PED 2230 |
Beginning ScubaThis course provides an introduction to the concepts, skills, and safety strategies fundamental to beginning scuba. Student participation is required. Fee Additional course fee. Please refer to the individual semester offerings for specific fees. Periodically |
1 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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PED 2090 |
Principles and Practices of CoachingAn introduction to the basic principles and practices of coaching to include the administration and organization of athletic programs. Emphasis is placed on methods of organizing and planning practices and games, evaluating and fitting equipment, budgeting, facilities, coaching responsibilities, legal issues and ethics. An investigation into the medical aspects of sports will be discussed with emphasis into conditioning techniques, injury prevention and treatment of athletic injury prevention. Fall and Spring |
3 |
PED 2180 |
Coaching SoccerThis course investigates the fundamental principles and techniques of coaching soccer. Included within the context of the course, the student will learn correct techniques for coaching skills, developing practices, scouting reports, game plans, conditioning programs, and budgets. The student will also learn rules and nomenclature of soccer, refereeing systems, team management techniques, and preparation of statistics. This course is an NSCAA Regional Diploma course. Fee Fee $60. Fall |
3 |
PED 2190 |
Principles of Coaching Ice HockeyThis course will focus on the strategy and theory of coaching ice hockey. The facets of the game discussed will be practice and season planning, appropriate instruction of hockey skills, offensive and defensive tactics, scouting, office and defensive systems, mental training, special teams, goaltending, statistics and coaching professionally. The course will prepare the students to be certified in both Level I (initiation) and 2 (associate) of the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program. Periodically |
3 |
PED 2220 |
Coaching BasketballThis course encompasses all aspects of basketball and the variety of philosophies and teaching methods that can be used. The rules of the game, different offensive and defensive strategies, organization of a program and the positive and negative aspects of the coaching profession will be topics of study. Fall |
3 |
PED 2240 |
Coaching Baseball and SoftballThis course will investigate the fundamental principles and techniques of coaching baseball and softball. Included within the context of the course, the student will learn correct techniques for coaching skills, developing practices, game plans, conditioning programs, and budgets. The student will also learn rules and nomenclature of baseball and softball, team management techniques, and preparation of statistics. Periodically |
3 |
PED 2390 |
Coaching FootballThis course is designed to develop knowledge in the many aspects of coaching football. Included are offensive and defensive positions, stances, job descriptions, formations, schemes, play calling, fronts, coverages, blitzes and stunts. Students learn to use self-scout and opponent video breakdown analysis as it is used for practice and game planning. The terminology, philosophy, strategy, and rules of football are emphasized. Spring |
3 |
PED 2055 |
Coaching VolleyballThis course investigates the fundamental principles and techniques of coaching volleyball. The student learns strategies for developing a coaching philosophy, coaching techniques, practice planning, game tactics, the rules of the sport and general team management. Periodically |
3 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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DAN 1050 |
Aerobic DanceHalf Semester (First Half of Semester/Second Half of Semester) |
1 |
DAN 2020 |
Teaching Rhythms And DanceThis course provides students the opportunity to discover the science and art of teaching dance and rhythms. Outcomes for this course are aligned to physical education teacher education competencies, and both content knowledge and physical demonstration of skills will be assessed. This course requires a significant amount of physical activity. Spring |
2 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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AHS 2170 |
Strength Training PrinciplesStrength Training Principles is a course designed to develop the student’s knowledge in the techniques and theories of strength training. Focus will be on proper lifting technique and safety. Secondary attention will be devoted to designing strength-training programs. This is an activity class and participation is mandatory. Every semester |
2 |
PED 1040 |
ArcheryThis course provides an introduction to the rules, concepts, strategies and fundamental skills of the sport. Student participation through physical activity is required. Fee Fee $15 Fall and Spring |
1 |
PED 1140 |
YogaThis course provides an introduction to the concepts, poses and fundamental movements of Yoga. Student participation through physical activity is required. Fall and Spring |
1 |
PED 1160 |
TennisThis course provides an introduction to the rules, concepts, strategies and fundamental skills of the sport. Student participation through physical activity is required. Fee Fee $15 Periodically, 7 week course |
1 |
PED 1170 |
Endurance RunningThis course assists participants in beginning or improving one's distance running, regardless of previous running experience. Proper body mechanics, equipment, care and prevention of injuries related to running, goal-setting, and various aspects of health are presented. Several systems of training are addressed. Periodically, Fall (First Half of Semester) or Spring (Second Half of Semester) |
1 |
PED 1180 |
GolfThis course provides an introduction to the rules, concepts, strategies and fundamental skills of the sport. Student participation through physical activity is required. Fee Additional course fee. Please refer to the individual semester offerings for specific fees. Periodically |
1 |
PED 1210 |
BadmintonRestrictions This course provides an introduction to the rules, concepts, strategies and fundamental skills of the sport. Student participation through physical activity is required. Fee Fee $15 Fall (First Half of Semester), Spring (Second Half of Semester) |
1 |
PED 1280 |
PickleballPickleball is a sport similar to tennis played inside on a gymnasium floor. The dimensions of the court are the same as for badminton. It is a fast and exciting game that is physically challenging. Fee Fee $15 Periodically |
1 |
PED 2072 |
Advanced Strength and ConditioningThis activity course is offered for individuals who have already achieved a high level of physical fitness but wish to participate in strength and conditioning activities to push themselves to an even higher level of fitness. The class will feature a variety of activities including speed and agility drills, strength training, circuits and cardiovascular training. It is recommended that each individual enter the course at a good level of fitness. Periodically |
1 |
PED 2130 |
HorsemanshipThis course provides an introduction to basic riding skills, safety and care. Student participation through physical activity is required. Fee Fee $175. Fall (First Half of Semester), Spring (Second Half of Semester) |
1 |
PED 2210 |
Physical Methods of Stress ManagementThis course provides an introduction to concepts, strategies and basic skills aimed at reducing and managing stress. Techniques may include, but are not limited to, breathing, stretching, movement, and visualization. Spring |
1 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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OER 1131 |
Rock ClimbingIntroduction to the skills, concepts, equipment, and safety protocols necessary for participation in rock climbing. Course takes place at indoor climbing facility off campus. Fee Fee $75 Fall (First Half of Semester), Spring (Second Half of Semester) |
1 |
OER 1150 |
Winter Recreation and CampingThis course explores a wide range of winter camping and recreational skills from beginner to expert. It combines outdoor leadership, practical know how and winter ecology. Topics include: appropriate dress, cold weather self care, shelter, nutritional concerns, winter travel techniques, cold weather hazards, snow shoeing, ice fishing, wildlife tracking, winter astronomy and a variety of other winter related activities. The course is both field and lecture oriented with one cold-weather wilderness based camping trip serving as the culminating capstone experience. Fee Fee $75. Spring |
2 |
OER 1170 |
Ice ClimbingThe student will be exposed to the equipment, climbing safety and basic techniques of climbing. The course requires the student to be available for at least two weekend days to be determined by the instructor. Fee Fee $75. Periodically |
1 |
OER 1180 |
Introduction to Telemark SkiingThe student will be exposed to the equipment and technique used in telemark skiing. This course meets at Pico ski area. Equipment is supplied. Fee Fee $150. Periodically |
1 |
OER 1210 |
Orienteering and Camping SkillsThis course provides students with and introduction to outdoor living and navigation skills. Topics include leave no trace camping, outdoor cooking, basic camp craft, and map and compass work. Fee Additional course fee. Please refer to the individual semester offerings for specific fees. Fall |
2 |
OER 1211 |
Adventure Education - Low ElementsThe Project Adventure Model-An interrelated and sequential approach to adventure education for the physical education class or any classroom environment. Students will learn cooperative warm ups, non-traditional games, trust activities, problem solving initiative, and will include involvement in a low ropes challenge course. Fee Fee $15 Fall and Spring |
2 |
OER 1212 |
Adventure Education – High ElementsThe Project Adventure Model-An interrelated and sequential approach to adventure education for the physical education class or any classroom environment. Students will review some cooperative warm ups, non-traditional games, trust activities and problem solving initiatives. Majority of the class will include involvement in low and high ropes challenge course and related material i.e. knot tying, belaying, safety, etc. Prerequisite: OER 1211. Fee Fee $15. Fall |
2 |
OER 1225 |
Wilderness Canoe TrippingThis class investigates the art of canoeing, through the lens of a wilderness canoe trip leader. Students learn to assess risk and manage it accordingly on a multi-day paddling trip. This involves group management, diverse paddling strategy, choosing and packing appropriate gear, camp set up, menu planning and cooking, route finding, canoe rescue and maintenance. The class culminates with a three-day paddling expedition in the Northeast wilderness. Each student leaves the course confident in his/her ability to lead a multi-day canoe trip through a variety of water types, including flat and white water. Students have the ability to appropriately instruct and monitor a group as they prepare for and engage in a canoe expedition. Fee Fee $125 Spring, 7 week course |
1 |
OER 1230 |
Introduction to Mountain BikingThis course gives the beginning mountain biker the basic skills necessary to navigate off road terrain. The student will be introduced to basic gear shifting, braking and bike control/handling. Students will be exposed to climbing and downhill techniques. A review of bike maintenance is included. Equipment is provided. Fee Fee $50 Periodically |
1 |
OER 1240 |
Fly FishingThis course introduces the student to the basics such as how to cast, fly selection, what to expect, how to read water, trout behavior, how to dress trout and trout identification. Basic fly tying techniques are covered. Equipment is provided and students must be available for a few weekend day trips. Fee Fee: $75. Fall (First Half of Semester) |
1 |
OER 1320 |
Back Country Skiing and SnowboardingThis is a course for the skier or snowboarder who is ready to take their sport to the next level. Through hands on experience and engaging lecture and slide shows, the student will be given the knowledge to leave the groomed trail and enter into the back country and all it has to offer. The focus will be on wilderness touring and off resort alpine environments. The class will end with an overnight back country excursion. This class will prepare you for a career in winter wilderness recreation or a lifetime of back country endeavors. Two trips will be available, an alpine trip for snowboarders and alpine skiers and a wilderness ski touring trip. Prerequisite: Ability to ski or snowboard at an advanced level and access to winter camping equipment highly recommended. Fee Fee $75. Spring |
1 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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PED 1220 |
BasketballThis course provides an introduction to the rules, concepts, strategies and fundamental skills of the sport. Student participation through physical activity is required. Fall, 7 week course |
1 |
PED 1230 |
SoftballThis course provides an introduction to the rules, concepts, strategies and fundamental skills of the sport. Student participation through physical activity is required. Spring (First Half of Semester) |
1 |
PED 1240 |
SoccerThis course provides an introduction to the rules, concepts, strategies and fundamental skills of the sport. Student participation through physical activity is required. Periodically |
1 |
PED 1250 |
Indoor SoccerThis course provides an introduction to the rules, concepts, strategies and fundamental skills of the sport. Student participation through physical activity is required. Periodically |
1 |
PED 1290 |
LacrosseThis course is an introduction to the game of lacrosse. Participants learn the basic skills of the game including passing, catching, ground ball pick ups, cradling, shooting, defending and conditioning as well as strategies of play, rules, and game formations. A variety of drills are used to teach and improve basic techniques early in the course and progress toward game play. The course touches upon the differences between the men's game and the women's game, but the course is designed and played more like the women's game (without direct contact and use of helmets and other necessary equipment as in the men's game). Video is used to show both the men's and women's game. Periodically |
1 |
PED 1360 |
Introduction to Ice HockeyThis course is designed to teach the novice skater to play the game of ice hockey. Included is basic skating technique, stick handling and puck control, shooting and basic positioning. Helmets, gloves and sticks must be supplied by the student. It is possible to get skates at Rutland Regional Fieldhouse where the class is held. Student must supply their own transportation to Rutland Regional Fieldhouse. Periodically |
1 |
PED 1320 |
Field HockeyAn introduction to the sport of field hockey including skills, rules, officiating, lead-up games and coaching drills. Game strategy and conditioning is included. Periodically |
1 |
PED 2050 |
VolleyballThis course provides an introduction to the rules, concepts, strategies and fundamental skills of the sport. Student participation through physical activity is required. Every semester, 7 week course |
1 |