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Physical Education 

Member of the Division of Social Studies

Physical Education is not offered as a major or concentration at Grinnell College.

Chair(s):

Andrew Hamilton

Faculty:

Lynn Anderson David Arseneault - Senior Faculty Status David Arseneault, Jr. Evelyn Freeman William Freeman Dana Harrold Timothy Hollibaugh Erin Hurley

Brian Jaworski Kirsten Koester Priscilla Lowther Paige Madara Jeff Pedersen Eric Ragan Greg Wallace - Senior Faculty Status David Zeiss

Activity, recreation, and theory offerings in the Department of Physical Education instruct students in areas that provide lifelong enrichment. Intramural, indoor and outdoor recreation, and other noncredit opportunities are available but are not listed in the catalog. Practicum credit, which counts toward graduation, is offered for the activity program, which includes instructional courses (PHE 100 see below) and intercollegiate sports (PHE 101 see below).

Academic credit is given for physical education theory courses, which are open to all students. These courses are specifically useful to those students planning careers in teaching, youth activities, or coaching.

Students are provided an opportunity to obtain a coaching authorization. The authorization is designed to develop the skills necessary to coach specific sports from grades K–12 and will include certification through the American Sport Education Program (ASEP).

For students who plan to pursue coaching at any level, it is recommended that they take the following courses:

• EDU 221 - Educational Psychology
    4 Credits
• PHE 200 - Organization and Administration of Athletics
    4 Credits
• PHE 202 - Coaching Methods
    4 Credits, (includes ASEP certification)
• PHE 235 - Psychological Foundations of Sport
    4 Credits
• PHE 236 - The Role of Sport in Society   4 Credits

Activity Programs

Instructional Courses - PHE-100 Physical Education Activity Instruction (Practica) 1/2 or 1 credit

Aerobics	Pickleball
Advanced Baseball/Softball	Power Walking
Racquetball	Rock Climbing
Bowling	Swimming
Cardio Core	Standard First Aid
Conditioning	Tennis
Fishing	Training for Your First 5K
Floor Hockey	Triathlon Training
Golf	Volleyball
Indoor Cycling	Water Aerobics
Indoor Soccer	Weight Lifting
Introductory Kayaking	Wellness
Lifeguard Training	Women’s Health
	Yoga

Note:  A maximum of four credits may be earned in PHE 100 and PHE 101 combined. A maximum of eight credits earned in practica may count toward graduation. Credit in PHE 100 is not counted toward overload.

 

Intercollegiate - PHE-101 Sport Performance: Intercollegiate Competitive (Practica) 1/2 credit per season

For men:		For women:
Baseball	Indoor Track	Basketball	Soccer
Basketball	Outdoor Track	Cross Country	Softball
Cross Country	Soccer	Golf	Swimming
Football	Swimming	Indoor Track	Tennis
Golf	Tennis	Outdoor Track	Volleyball

Note: A maximum of four credits may be earned in PHE 101 and PHE 100 combined. A maximum of eight credits earned in practica may count toward graduation. Credit in PHE 101 is not counted toward overload.

 

Non-credit options

Clubs (some clubs change with student interest)		No Credit
Badminton	Indoor Track	Ultimate Frisbee
Basketball	Lacrosse	Volleyball
Equestrian	Outdoor Soccer	Water Polo
Fencing	Rugby

Grinnell Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP)

No Credit

Sponsors trips and instruction in cycling, caving, climbing, kayaking, backpacking, canoeing, winter sports, and other outdoor activities, and provides most equipment required to participate safely in these outings.

Intramural Sports (Fall or Spring)	No Credit

Organizes competitive activities at the campus level in season.