APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EXERCISE, & SPORT SCIENCE

THE CITADEL DIRECTIONS: Please complete this form and return to: Dr. John Carter, Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409-6350. Phone: 843-953-5060 Fax: 843-953-6798 E-mail: john.carter@citadel.edu MINIMAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution. Experience in instructing some of the physical education activities taught by the Department. Acceptance for Graduate study at The Citadel. Three letters of recommendation. PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's Degree in Health or Physical Education. Excellence in academic preparation and achievement. Appropriate instructor certifications. Teaching Certification. The Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations.

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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Give full names, addresses, and official positions of three people who are qualified to rate you in the areas of teaching ability and/or work experience. Please provide complete mailing addresses, including zip codes and phone numbers. Please have these people send a letter of recommendation directly to Dr. John Carter, Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Science, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409-6350.

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION At present, do you have a valid public school teaching certificate? No Yes

If yes, indicate subjects and level: Do you currently have swim instruction certification? No Yes

If yes, American Red Cross YMCA Expiration Date Do you currently have lifeguard certification? No Yes

If yes, American Red Cross YMCA Expiration Date Please list other certifications applicable to teaching physical education activities. Selection of applicants for a teaching assignment will be based upon personal teaching competencies. Teaching Competency is defined as educational background and instructional experience in course design and implementation and evaluation of student acquisition of skills and knowledge. Above average performance ability is expected when teaching activities at the intermediate level. Please rate your teaching competency by indicating one of the following: 0 = (Cannot teach); 1 = (Can teach at beginning level only); and 2 = (Can teach at the intermediate level and I possess above average skill in the activity).

RPED 103 Beginning Swimming – A beginning swimming course

designed for adults who are classified as non-swimswimmers.

RPED 105 Intermediate Swimming and EmergencPrerequisite: Swimming proficiency. A course conthe five basic swimming strokes, self-rescue, basiand emergency water safety.

RPED 110 Individualized Physical Education – A individualized approach to health-related aspects but not limited to, cardiorespiratory and muscular flexibility, and body composition.

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RPED 113 First and CPR (ARC) – A certification course of the American

Red Cross for community first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for adults, children, and infants.

RPED 114 Lifeguarding (ARC) – Prerequisite: Swimming proficiency.

Corequisite: RPED 117. A certification course designed to teach the student the skills and knowledge required to properly assume the responsibilities of a lifeguard. Completion of this course may result in ARC lifeguarding certification.

RPED 115 Water Safety Instruction (ARC) – Prerequisite: Swimming

proficiency. An instructor's course which may result in ARC certification for all levels of swimming instruction.

RPED 116 Lifeguard Instructor (ARC) – Prerequisite: RPED 114 or a

current ARC lifeguard training certificate. An instructor's course which may result in ARC certification for water safety and lifeguarding instruction.

RPED 117 CPR for the Professional Rescuer – A certification course of the American Red Cross for lifeguards, fire officers, police officers, and others with a duty to provide care. Includes adult, child, infant, two-person, and bag valve mask CPR.

RPED 118 Community First Aid and Safety Instructor (ARC) – Prerequisite: RPED 113 or current ARC Community First Aid and Safety certification. An instructor's course which may result in ARC certification for teaching Standard First Aid, Adult CPR, Infant and Child CPR, or community First Aid and Safety.

RPED 119 Advanced Lifeguarding – Prerequisite: RPED 114 or current

ARC Lifeguarding Instructor certificate. A certification course designed to increase a lifeguard's expertise. Completion of this course may result in certification as a head lifeguard, waterfront lifeguard, and a waterpark lifeguard.

RPED 120 Advanced Lifeguarding Instructor – Prerequisite: RPED 116

or current ARC Lifeguarding Instructor certificate. An instructor's course which may result in ARC instructor certification for head lifeguard, waterfront lifeguard, and waterpark lifeguard courses.

RPED 122 Archery – A course which provides instruction in the basic

knowledge and skills of target archery.

RPED 124 Beginning Golf – A course which teaches grip, stance, and

swing development, as well as knowledge of rules and strategy of recreational and competitive golf.

RPED 126 Judo – A comprehensive coverage of the history, dojo etiquette, ukemi (break-fall), nagewaza (throwing), and ne-waza (grappling) techniques.

RPED 127 Skin and SCUBA Diving – Prerequisite: Swimming proficiency. Basic techniques of using mask, snorkel, fins, and SCUBA equipment are taught. Material is presented to provide the student with information related to underwater physics and physiology. This course will prepare the student for confined water SCUBA work. This is not a certification course, but a prerequisite that may lead to eventual PADI certification.

RPED 128 Skin and SCUBA Diving II – Prerequisite: RPED 127 or completion of PADI's five academic modules and approval of the instructor. Confined water practice using SCUBA equipment. Completion

of this course may result in a PADI Referral certificate for the open water certification dives.

RPED 129 Beginning Tennis – A course which emphasizes grip, stance, footwork, and basic movement patterns in executing serve and ground strokes and stresses knowledge of rules and etiquette.

RPED 130 Weight Training – A course which stresses proper lifting techniques as well as knowledge concerning the relationship between strength training and various sports programs.

RPED 134 Jogging – A course which presents jogging as a means of developing and maintaining a satisfactory level of cardiorespiratory fitness.

RPED 135 Intermediate Tennis – Prerequisite: RPED 129 or equivalent. This course requires minimal skills (serve, forehand, and backhand ground strokes) and presents more advanced skills such as lob, smash,

and net play in addition to advanced strategy in singles and doubles play.

RPED 136 Sailing and Canoeing – Prerequisite: Swimming proficiency. A course which includes basic knowledge and skill concerning small sailing craft and canoes.

RPED 137 Beginning Kayaking – A course designed to teach the basics

of flat water kayaking for lakes and oceans.

RPED 140 Sigma Delta Psi – A course designed to prepare the student

for thirteen sports/fitness skill tests required for membership in the national athletic fraternity.

RPED 143 Water Skiing – A progressive presentation of water skiing skills from land drills through proper power boat handling to basic, intermediate, and advanced techniques with the double and single (slalom) equipment.

RPED 144 Beginning Snow Skiing – A comprehensive course which includes conditioning, dressing for the elements, equipment, chairlift and

tow-rope safety, and skiing under various conditions.

RPED 145 Intermediate Snow Skiing – Prerequisite: RPED 144 or satisfactory performance of skiing fundamentals. An intermediate course which includes the application of the techniques involved in edge control

and carving which will develop the individual's interest in moguls, racing, free style, ballet, and aerials.

RPED 147 Beginning Horseback Riding – A course designed to instruct

techniques and equipment required to handle, halter, saddle, bridle, mount, ride, maneuver, dismount, and groom a horse. Walk, trot, figure-8, lunge, and canter skills are included. Additional laboratory fees are charged to offset the costs of the expenses involved with this course.

RPED 148 Beginning Yoga – A course presenting the basic philosophy,

positions, and breathing techniques of yoga. Emphasis is also placed on meditation and positive thinking as a means to reduce stress and to increase concentration.

RPED 149 Tae Kwon Do – An introductory course in the martial art of Tae Kwon Do. Knowledge, history, basic techniques, fundamental

movements, required behaviors, discipline, and respect are emphasized.

RPED 150 Kendo – An introduction to Kendo, or Japanese fencing,

requires that the rules, basic techniques, and the customs and courtesies of Kendo be learned. The first three Nihon Kendo Kata will also be taught. Students will be expected to learn the proper care and use of kendo equipment and clothing. Students successfully completing the course will have begun learning the All U.S. Kendo Federation requirements for the rank of first kyu.

RPED 151 Aerobic Activities – This course will cover both rhythmic and

step aerobic techniques. Students will study techniques used in both systems as well as health issues in weight reduction and fitness development.