Physical Education
Including Coaching Certification
Chair - Dan McIver
Lecturers, basic instruction program - Jane Birr, Paul Harris, Tim Helein, John Jansen, Michael Kline, James Merner, Dan Oliver, Jonathan Wiebel
Lecturers, certification program - Sue Beeck, Robert Brooks, Jason Helgeson, Emily Meeuwsen, Bruce Vandenplas
Web site: http://www.uwgb.edu/phyed/
The physical education unit does not offer a major or minor. However, physical education credits are included in a student's grade point average and may be applied toward a degree where approved by a program or as elective credits.
Enrollment in physical education activity presumes a student's health status is appropriate for the course selected. A physical examination and the filing of a health history form with the office of Student Health Services are recommended.
Coaching Certification
The coaching certification program consists of a minimum of 17 credits to prepare students for coaching responsibilities and is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for athletic coaching preparation for the public schools of Wisconsin. Youth-sport coaches are encouraged to acquire similar training.
Students desiring certification may normally complete requirements within two academic years, but it is wise to begin coaching certification coursework early. Completion of the coaching certification program is noted on your transcript.
Some coaching certification courses are appropriate for interdisciplinary study and many students select individual courses without completing the entire program. Persons already teaching and/or coaching may take courses to expand their personal and professional background.
UW-Green Bay's coaching certification program is consistent with the recommendations of the National Council of State High School Coaches, the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport, and the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Requirements for Coaching Certification
Required Courses, 17 credits
Required, 15 credits:
- HUM BIOL 102 Introduction to Human Biology, 3 credits
- PHY ED 116 First Aid and Emergency Care Procedures, 3 credits
- PHY ED 401 Philosophy of Athletics and Coaching, 2 credits
- PHY ED 403 Organization and Administration of Athletics, 2 credits
- PHY ED 405 Scientific Conditioning of the Athlete, 2 credits
- PHY ED 406 Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries, 3 credits
And choose 2 credits from either Principles of Coaching or Field Experience in Coaching:
- PHY ED 410-434 Principles of Coaching, 2 credits
Select from:
- 410 Baseball/Softball
- 411 Basketball
- 412 Bowling
- 413 Crew
- 414 Curling
- 415 Fencing
- 416 Field Hockey
- 417 Football
- 418 Golf
- 419 Gymnastics
- 420 Handball Team
- 421 Ice Hockey
- 422 Lacrosse
- 424 Skiing
- 425 Soccer
- 426 Swimming and Diving
- 427 Tennis
- 428 Track and Field
- 429 Volleyball
- 430 Wrestling
- 431 Cheerleading
- 433 Pom-Pon Team
- 434 Drill Team
- PHY ED 435-459 Field Experience in Coaching, 2 credits
Select from:
- 435 Baseball/Softball
- 436 Basketball
- 437 Bowling
- 438 Crew
- 439 Curling
- 440 Fencing
- 441 Field Hockey
- 442 Football
- 443 Golf
- 444 Gymnastics
- 445 Handball Team
- 446 Ice Hockey
- 447 Lacrosse
- 449 Skiing
- 450 Soccer
- 451 Swimming and Diving
- 452 Tennis
- 453 Track and Field
- 454 Volleyball
- 455 Wrestling
- 456 Cheerleading
- 458 Pom-Pon Team
- 459 Drill Team
Other Activity Classes:
- PHY ED 101 Swimming I, 1 credit
- PHY ED 121 Personal Conditioning, 1 credit
- PHY ED 122 Training With Weights, 1 credit
- PHY ED 124 Conditioning Through Running, 1 credit
- PHY ED 145 Golf I, 1 credit
- PHY ED 148 Karate I, 1 credit
- PHY ED 154 Tennis I, 1 credit
- PHY ED 159 Racquetball I, 1 credit
- PHY ED 197 Cross-Country Skiing I, 1 credit
- PHY ED 201 Swimming II, 1 credit
- PHY ED 205 Water Safety Instruction, 2 credits
- PHY ED 208 Scuba, 2 credits
- PHY ED 210 Lifeguarding Today, 2 credits
- PHY ED 213 Sailing II, 1 credit
- PHY ED 222 Nautilus Training, 1 credit
- PHY ED 248 Karate II, 1 credit
- PHY ED 254 Tennis II, 1 credit
- PHY ED 259 Advanced Racquetball, 1 credit