EDPE Courses

EDPE 101 Tai Chi 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 102 Basketball And Softball 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 103 Basketball And Flag Football 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 104 Varsity Basketball 1.00 credit
Instructor Permission
 
EDPE 105 Varsity Basketball Condition 1.00 credit
Instructor Permission
 
EDPE 106 Varsity Cheerleading 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 107 Novice Crew Conditioning 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 108 Beginning Bowling 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 109 League Bowling 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 110 X-Biking 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 111 Indoor Soccer 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 112 Crew Conditioning 1.00 credit
Instructor Permission and Crew Team only
 
EDPE 113 Archery 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 115 Aerobics 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 116 Cardio Pump 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 117 Social Dance 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 120 Varsity Baseball 1.00 credit
Coach Permission
 
EDPE 121 Baseball Conditioning 1.00 credit
Coach Permission
 
EDPE 122 Varsity Track 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 123 Varsity Cross Country 1.00 credit
Coach Permission
 
EDPE 124 Beginning Fencing 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 125 Intermediate-Advanced Fencing 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 126 Beginning Golf 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 127 Intermediate-Advanced Golf 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 128 Varsity Golf 1.00 credit
Coach permission
 
EDPE 129 Self Defense/Judo 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 130 Triathelon Training 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 131 Beginning Karate 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 132 Intermediate Karate 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 133 Advanced Karate 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 134 Reserve Soccer Conditioning 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 136 Scuba 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 137 Ski Conditioning 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 138 Alpine Skiing 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 139 Ski Racing 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 140 Snowboarding 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 142 Snowsport Inst Training 1.00 - 2.00 credits
This course is designed to prepare students to be alpine ski and/or snowboard instructors in accordance with the Professional Ski Instructors (PSIA) and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) certification standards. Course will consist of classroom activities and simulations with additional, optional, on hill training, and Level I or II, PSIA/AASI certification exams.
 
EDPE 143 Reserve Baseball Conditioning 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 144 Swimmers 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 145 Varsity Soccer 1.00 credit
Coach permission
 
EDPE 146 Soccer And Volleyball 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 147 Softball And Volleyball 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 148 Varsity Tennis 1.00 credit
Coach Permission
 
EDPE 149 Varsity Tennis Conditioning 1.00 credit
Coach permission
 
EDPE 150 Varsity Weight Training 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 152 Racquetball Sports 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 153 Tennis And Badminton 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 154 Varsity Volleyball 1.00 credit
Coach permission
 
EDPE 155 Soccer/Basketball 1.00 credit
An activity course designed to allow an individual to participate in two different team sports while enhancing sport and fitness skills.
 
EDPE 156 Pilates 1.00 credit
A method of physical exercise and movement designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body through a series of specific exercises and focused breathing patterns.
 
EDPE 157 Yoga 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 158 Fitness and Conditioning 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 159 Aqua Aerobics 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 160 Weight Training 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 161 Studio Yoga 1.00 credit
This class is designed to promote individual fitness for total mind/body health. The primary emphasis will focus on strength and stretching movements, incorporating breathing and relaxation techniques. Students will benefit from greater body awareness, increased strength, flexibility, and an overall feeling of well being. Studio Yoga allows students to experience yoga in a dedicated yoga space, a heated serene off-campus setting free from distraction, complete with yoga props, changing rooms and more. The warmer room allows the muscles to relax, when the muscles relax, the body opens up and the mind follows.
 
EDPE 162 Tennis And Volleyball 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 163 Lacrosse Team 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 164 Beginning Fly Fishing 1.00 credit
A course in the basic skills of flyfishing, including equipment preparation and fly tying. Class will consist of a combination of classroom content information, fish and game laws, and a final field trip.
 
EDPE 165 Beg Horseback Rdg 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 166 Inter English Horseback Riding 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 167 Adv English Horseback Riding 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 168 Begin Western Horseback Riding 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 169 Inter Western Horseback Riding 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 16O Weight Training 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 170 Ice Skating 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 173 Badminton and Racquetball 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 175 Beginning Gymclimbing 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 176 Int Gymclimbing 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 178 Racquetball 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 179 Beginning/Inter Handball 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 181 Volleyball Conditioning 1.00 credit
Coach Permission
 
EDPE 182 Soccer Conditioning 1.00 credit
Coach Permission
 
EDPE 185 Dance Team 1.00 credit
 
EDPE 186 GU out of Bounds Rafting 1.00 credit
A basic introduction to river rafting, campsite preparation, and organization. Students must participate in the Gonzaga sponsored "Out of Bounds" adventure orientation to be eligible for this activity course.
 
EDPE 187 Dance Squad 1.00 credit
A speicalized activity course emphasising dance choreography and techniques.
 
EDPE 190 Fndtn of Hlth, Sprt, & Phys Ed 3.00 credits
Overview of the historical and philosophical foundations of health, sport, and physical education. Introduction to careers in related fields and professional preparation and development.
 
EDPE 191 Directed Study 1.00 - 3.00 credits
Topic to be decided by faculty.
 
EDPE 195 New Athlete Orientation 1.00 credit
This course is designed to support the student athlete with academics and Division I regulations.
 
EDPE 201 PL:Team Sports And Aquatics 2.00 credits
Exposure to the basic skills, terminology and concepts, rules, and strategies necessary to participate in selected team sports and aquatics as well as teaching techniques appropriate for instruction in team sports and aquatics. Emphasis will be placed upon both traditional and non-traditional team sports commonly taught in the public schools.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 202A PL:Strength &Aerobic Condition 3.00 credits
Provides sport management majors/minors the background and knowledge to prepare for programming issues in supervising fitness programs, fitness trainers, and facilities. Participants will gain an understanding of the foundations, design and oversight of strength/aerobic conditioning programs; the elements of fitness and appropriate terminology; qualifications of fitness leaders; and an appreciation for the many aspects of fitness program leadership.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 202B PL: Strgth & Aerobic Condition 2.00 credits
Trains educators in the delivery of effective and appropriate lessons in health-related fitness activities for P-12 students. This course utilizes the Physical Best Specialist training program, including Fitnessgram Test administration. Students learn to design and deliver health fitness curricula and teach health related fitness lessons.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 203 PL:Individual Sports And Dance 2.00 credits
Exposure to basic skills, terminology and concepts, rules, and strategies necessary to participate in selected individual sports; and exposure to several types of dance, dance terminology, positions, and movements, as well as teaching techniques appropriate for instruction in individual sports and dance. Emphasis will be placed upon both traditional and non-traditional activities commonly taught in the public schools.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 204 PL:Leisure Sports And Games 2.00 credits
Exposure to basic skills, terminology and concepts, rules, and strategies necessary to participate in selected leisure activities and a variety of activities appropriate for elementary age youth. In addition, teaching techniques appropriate for instruction in leisure activities and elementary activities will be emphasized. Emphasis will be placed upon both traditional and non-traditional activities commonly taught in the public schools.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 205B PL: Officiating II 3.00 credits
Provides sport management majors/minors a background in the rules, methods and administration requirements needed to effectively officiate selected team and individual sports. Emphasis will also be given to the skills and knowledge necessary for professional certification in the selected sports.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 207 PL: Technology/Prof Readings 3.00 credits
A course designed for Sport Management majors to explore career paths', vita and interview preparation, sources for employment opportunities and professional sport related literature. In addition, procedures and methods for utilizing technological skills and software appropriate to sport leadership presentations, research, and management will be covered.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 209 Community CPR & First Aid 2.00 credits
Red Cross Certification in Community First Aid and CPR is offered through a class that prepares students to recognize and respond to illness/injury situations. Learn basic care for victims, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and rescue breathing for infants, children and adults, as well as care for musculoskeletal injuries. Using Automatic External Defibrillators is covered. Class includes hands-on lab skill application. This class does not meet the majors' requirement for Physical Education and Sports Management who must take EDPE 210.
 
EDPE 210 CPR, First Aid, & Safety Ed 3.00 credits
This course provides preparation in the basic knowledge and skills involved in recognizing and responding to a variety of emergencies and life-threatening situations, including training in how to evaluate and provide basic care for victims of injury and/or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives (CPR and first aid). Additionally, students receive instruction and practice in the prevention of common injuries. Safety and health education issues are studied with their application to prevention in the community, home and workplace settings. Students receive American Red Cross Certification in Community First Aid and CPR.
 
EDPE 211 Aerobic Exercise Instruction 1.00 - 2.00 credits
Development and perfection of skills necessary to participate in aerobic exercise activities, along with techniques of instructing the specifics of these skills. On sufficient Demand.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 115 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 220 Athletic Training 3.00 credits
Knowledge and procedures surrounding the prevention, recognition, and care of common athletic injuries.  Basic taping techniques for coaches are covered.
 
EDPE 222 Health And Human Movement 3.00 credits
Investigation of the factors affecting healthful living and wellness, including mental, emotional, physical, and environmental health; with a focus on how movement and physical fitness affect and are affected by other aspects of health.
 
EDPE 223 Lifeguard Training 3.00 credits
Prepares individuals to assume the duties and responsibilities of lifeguards at swimming pools and at protected (non-surf) open water beaches. Prerequisite: Successful completion of pre-course skill test. On sufficient demand.
 
EDPE 224 Nutrition for Health & Fitness 3.00 credits
A basis for understanding the current research and advances that promote healthy lifestyles and fitness through proper nutrition. Emphasis will be given to how food, metabolism, and lifestyle choices interact in humans to increase or reduce poor health and risk of disease.
 
EDPE 276 Anat & Physio Princ Hlth/Fit 3.00 credits
An introduction course emphasizing an understanding of anatomical and physiological structure and function of the major systems. Primary focus will be on the musculoskeletal , nervous, circulatory, and respiratory, systems as they relate to fitness, health, and disease in the human body.
 
Concurrent: EDPE 276L
EDPE 276L Anat&Phys Prin Hlth/Fit Lab 1.00 credit
Laboratory experience dealing with the structure and function of tissues, organs, and organ systems in the human body.
 
Concurrent: EDPE 276
EDPE 290 Directed Study 1.00 - 3.00 credits
Topic to be decided by faculty.
 
EDPE 311 Hlth, Fitness, & Phys Ed Teach 3.00 credits
Introduction to and application of a variety of teaching styles and strategies, appropriate for health, fitness and physical education. Emphasis will be placed on daily and yearly planning, organizational components and reflection in educational settings. Particular attention will be given to national and state objectives and standards.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 312 Methods in Health Education 3.00 credits
This course emphasizes the development of student outcomes and assessments for health related content and material in the K-12 educational environment.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 315 Adapted Physical Education 3.00 credits
A course dealing with postural defects, body mechanics and other muscular and structural handicaps that affect the physical and emotional development of children. Physical activities for all levels of handicapped conditions, along with the technique of instructing these activities will be presented.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 316 Water Safety Instruction 3.00 credits
Analysis, methods of instruction and evaluation for all age levels. Course conducted to meet the requirements of the American Red Cross Instructor's Course. Certificate will be awarded to those who qualify. On sufficient demand
 
EDPE 340 Soc-Psy Aspect Of Sport-Actvty 3.00 credits
The application of psychological principles and research to the areas of physical activity and coaching. Topics of discussion will include: personality, motivation, aggression and interaction as they relate to athletics and athletes.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 343 Coaching Basketball 2.00 credits
Principles of defense and offense; fundamentals, special drills, rules, officiating, and equipment. Prerequisite: third year standing. On Sufficient demand
 
EDPE 346 Coaching Baseball 2.00 credits
Principles of coaching competitive baseball with an emphasis on strategy, drills for skill attainment, skill evaluation and Coaching philosophy. On sufficient demand
 
EDPE 347 Coaching Football 2.00 credits
Principles of coaching competitive football with an emphasis on offensive and defensive strategy, position drills, and coaching philosophy. On sufficient demand
 
EDPE 349 Coaching Soccer 2.00 credits
Principles of coaching competitive soccer with an emphasis on offensive and defensive strategy, position drills and philosophy. On sufficient demand
 
EDPE 355 Wilderness Survival 2.00 credits
Education in the priorities, skills, and procedures necessary for survival in emergency wilderness situations, including planning and prevention, orienting, first aid, shelter construction, signaling, and survivor theory through readings, case studies, and field experience. This course will help build self-confidence in one's ability to participate safely in and lay a foundation for organizing safe outdoor recreational experiences.
 
EDPE 376 Anat & Physio Princ Hlth/Fit 3.00 credits
An introduction course emphasizing an understanding of anatomical and physiological structure and function of the major systems. Primary focus will be on the musculoskeletal , nervous, circulatory,and respiratory, systems as they relate to fitness, health, and disease in the human body. Must be concurrently enrolled in EDPE 376L.
 
Concurrent: EDPE 376L
EDPE 376L Anat&Phys Prin Hlth/Fit Lab 1.00 credit
Laboratory experience dealing with the structure and function of tissues, organs, and organ systems in the human body. Must be taken concurrently with EDPE 376.
 
Concurrent: EDPE 376
Equivalent: EXSC 476L - OK if taken between Fall 1996 and Fall 2003
EDPE 377 Scient Princ: PE & Health 3.00 credits
Study of principles and concepts of kinesiology and exercise physiology. Emphasis on movement patterns--basic analyses of activity motions--functions of our physiological systems as they respond to various stimuli & evaluation of an individual's response for the purpose of enhancing performance. Concurrent enrollment with EDPE 377L required.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 376 Minimum Grade: D or EDPE 276 Minimum Grade: D
Concurrent: EDPE 377L
EDPE 377L Scient Princ Lab:PE & Health 1.00 credit
Laboratory experience designed to allow the student to put into practice the principles studied in EDPE 377. Concurrent enrollment with EDPE 377 required.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 376 Minimum Grade: D or EDPE 276 Minimum Grade: D
Concurrent: EDPE 377
EDPE 390 Directed Study 1.00 - 3.00 credits
Topic to be decided by faculty.
 
EDPE 400 Sports Promotion 3.00 credits
Study of policies & procedures in managing relations with external & internal publics associated with the sport and athletic industry.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 412 Admin of Sport & Athletics 3.00 credits
An introduction to organizational theories and practices with an emphasis on the sport industries. Leadership styles and theories, organizational development, personnel, fiscal, and legal issues will be introduced.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 413 Student Evaluation & Mgmt 3.00 credits
A continuation of EDPE 311 paying special attention to principles and procedures for student evaluation, discipline and management techniques in the classroom and gymnasium.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 414 Trend & Iss Sport, PE -Ath-Rec 3.00 credits
Current issues, ideas, and trends in physical education, and their role in the educational process; special attention to the expanding role of the instructor, and to the new areas of curriculum and instruction.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 415 Elementary Physical Education 1.00 credit
Introduction to a variety of teaching styles and strategies, curriculum planning and evaluation methods appropriate for teaching elementary physical education (K-8).
 
Prerequisite: (EDTE 221 Minimum Grade: D or EDTE 221A Minimum Grade: D or EDTE 221B Minimum Grade: D or EDTE 221E Minimum Grade: D or EDTE 221S Minimum Grade: D)
EDPE 416 Health Methods 1.00 credit
Introduction to a variety of teaching styles and strategies, curriculum planning and implementation, and evaluation methods appropriate for teaching health education at the elementary level (K-8).
 
Prerequisite: EDTE 221A Minimum Grade: D or EDTE 221B Minimum Grade: D or EDTE 221E Minimum Grade: D or EDTE 221S Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 417 Abuse Prevention 1.00 credit
Awareness of the incidence of abuse and how to deal with abuse problems within the school (K-12).
 
Prerequisite: EDTE 221A Minimum Grade: D or EDTE 221E Minimum Grade: D or EDTE 221B Minimum Grade: D or EDTE 221S Minimum Grade: D or EDPE 311 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 420 Motor Development 3.00 credits
Introduction to the biological basis of human movement phenomena, changes in motor behavior across the life span, and principles and factors affecting the development and acquisition of motor abilities and skills.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 421 Facilities in Sport & Athletic 3.00 credits
The planning, instruction, maintaining, scheduling, and in-depth administrative procedures associated with indoor and outdoor sport and athletic facilities.
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 490 Directed Readings 1.00 - 3.00 credits
Individualized study based on readings approved by the professor. Students will develop a selected bibliography.
 
EDPE 491 Directed Study 1.00 - 3.00 credits
Individualized study that is designed by the professor. Students will follow a prescribed course outline.
 
EDPE 492 Independent Study 1.00 - 3.00 credits
Individualized study that is designed by the student in consultation with the professor for self-directed learning in a selected area of interest.
 
EDPE 494 Special Projects 1.00 - 3.00 credits
Individualized study that is project based. The study will result in a practical application of educational theory. The project or a written report of the project will be submitted to the professor for evaluation.
 
EDPE 495 Student Teching Hlth & Phys Ed 12.00 credits
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 311 Minimum Grade: D
EDPE 496A Practicum:Physical Education 2.00 credits
Practical experience in the area of physical education either at the elementary or secondary level. Prerequisite: third year standing and permission.
 
EDPE 496B Practicum: Coaching 2.00 credits
Practical experience in the area of athletic coaching either at the elementary or secondary level. Prerequisite: third year standing and permission.
 
EDPE 496C Practicum:Health & Fitness 3.00 credits
Practical experience with in a health/fitness related environment (clubs, clinics, Health Department, etc.).
 
EDPE 496D Practicum:Sport Management 3.00 credits
Practical Experience in the area of sport management either in a public or private organization.
 
EDPE 497A In School Exp I- Hlth/Fit 1.00 credit
This field experience emphasizes instructional strategies and technology practices in the educational environment. Students will spend a minimum of 30 hours assisting a physical education teacher with instruction and assessment. Must be taken concurrently with EDPE 311
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
Concurrent: EDPE 311
EDPE 497B In School Exp II- Hlth/Fit 1.00 credit
This field experience emphasizes curriculum and assessment models in the educational environment. Students must spend a minimum of 30 hours assisting a health or physical education instructor with instruction and assessment. Must be taken concurrently with EDPE 413
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
Concurrent: EDPE 413
EDPE 497C In School Exp III- Hlth/Fit 1.00 credit
This field experience emphasizes curriculum models and assessment use in the educational environment. Students must spend a minimum of 30 hours assisting a health education instructor with instruction and assessment. Must be taken concurrently with 312
 
Prerequisite: EDPE 190 Minimum Grade: D
Concurrent: EDPE 312
EDPE 499 Comprehensive Examination .00 credits
Required of all EDPE majors after completion of major coursework.
 
EDPE 500 Sport Promotions 3.00 credits
Study of policies and practices in managing relations with external and internal publics associated with the sport and athletic industry. Media relations, publicity for both print and broadcast press, marketing strategies, advertising and campaign development, sponsorships and marketing ethics are some o f the main topics to be covered. Special emphasis on computer-aided software packages for financial management and business marketing will be given.
 
EDPE 514 Trend-Issue in PE-Ath-Sprt Adm 3.00 credits
The study of current trends and issues within the sports industries with special emphasis on the legal and ethical aspects is the focus of this course. Topics such as contract law, tort liability, negligence, discrimination, dispute resolution, and ethical practices with in the work place are covered.
 
EDPE 515 Elementary Physical Education 1.00 credit
Introduction to a variety of teaching styles and strategies curriculum planning and evaluation methods appropriate for teaching elementary physical education (K-8).
 
EDPE 516 Health Methods 1.00 credit
Introduction to a variety of teaching styles and strategies curriculum planning and implementation and evaluation methods appropriate for teaching health education. Fall, Spring, Summer
 
EDPE 517 Abuse Prevention 1.00 credit
Awareness of the incidence of abuse and how to deal with abuse problems within the school (K-12). Prerequisite: third year standing or permission. fall, spring and summer.
 
EDPE 518 Meth in Health/ Fitness 3.00 credits
Introduction to a variety of teaching styles and strategies, curriculum planning and evaluation methods appropriate for teaching elementary (K-8) physical education and health.
 
EDPE 525 Sport in the Social Context 3.00 credits
An analysis of significant sport and athletic events in American History with emphasis given to the social factors influencing the outcomes of those events (e.g. gender equity- investigate the social and economic impact of this event on the sport environment.)
 
EDPE 565 Msrmt-Eval-Rsrch In PE-Ath-Spt 4.00 credits
Research methodology and evaluative techniques as they are applied specifically to physical education, athletics, and the sport industries are covered. The construction and evaluation of socially, culturally, and sexually unbiased measurement tools related to physical activity are covered.
 
EDPE 571 Sport & Athletic Finance 3.00 credits
Analysis of budget techniques and strategies for financial planning and decision making in sport and athletic programs. Emphasis will be given to revenue productions and fundraising relevant to both private and school supported sport programs.
 
EDPE 573 Workshop 1.00 - 12.00 credits
 
EDPE 590 Directed Readings 1.00 - 3.00 credits
Directed Readings requires completion of a form, and Dept permission and cannot be registered for via Voice Response Phone System
 
EDPE 591 Directed Study 1.00 - 4.00 credits
Directed Study requires completion of a form, and Dept. permission and cannot be registered for via Voice Response Phone System
 
EDPE 592 Independent Study 1.00 - 4.00 credits
Independent Study requires completion of a form, and Dept. permission and cannot be registered for via Voice Response Phone System
 
EDPE 594 Special Projects 1.00 - 3.00 credits
Special Projects requires completion of a form, and Dept. permission and cannot be registered for via Voice Response Phone System
 
EDPE 611 Continuing Research 1.00 credit
Required of all graduate students to maintain continuous enrollment in the program while completing their final project.