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Physical Education (5550)
| 100 | INTRO: SPORT STUDIES | 3 credits |
| Introduction to sport studies explores the history, philosophy, and principles of today's sport industry within a practical, career-oriented framework. | ||
| 102 | PE ACTIVITIES I: FIT,HLTHYLIFE | 3 credits |
| Introduction to fitness and leisure activities, as well as healthy life style. Knowledge of developing programs that lead to fitness, leisure and healthy life style for individuals as well as groups. | ||
| 110 | INTRO: ATHLETIC TRAINING | 1 credits |
| Provides an overview of the Sports Medicine team and the components of a comprehensive athletic heathcare program. Introduces the student to the profession of athletic training. | ||
| 125 | INTRO: EXERCISE SCIENCE | 1 credits |
| Overview for becoming a fitness professional. Information concerning choosing a career, national certification and professional organizations will be provided. | ||
| 130 | PHYS ED ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDRN | 2 credits |
| For a physical education majors only. Participation in methods, activities and issues relating to pre-K through elementary physical education programs. One lecture and two laboratory periods per week. | ||
| 150 | CONCEPTS IN HEALTH & FITNESS | 3 credits |
| Introduction to basic health and fitness concepts and related topics. Attention will be given to individual fitness programs emphasizing such topics as aerobic and anaerobic exercises, nutrition, diet, stress, and assessment methods and procedures. | ||
| 160 | INTRODUCTION TO COACHING | 3 credits |
| An introduction to the coaching profession. Discussion of the important technical and tactical elements of coaching athletes. | ||
| 193 | ORIENTATION: PHYS & HEALTH ED | 3 credits |
| Introduction to physical and health education to students who pursuit state license in teaching physical and health education. It?s also the required course before the admission to the college of education. | ||
| 194 | SPORTS OFFICIATING | 2 credits |
| Knowledge of rules for interscholastic sports and officiating techniques. | ||
| 195 | FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUC | 3 credits |
| Concepts analysis of games and play and application of these concepts to the teaching/learning process in physical education at all ages. | ||
| 200 | AQUATIC FACILITY MANAGEMENT | 3 credits |
| This course is designed to explore, acquire, and discuss knowledge and techniques of aquatic facility operation and management. | ||
| 201 | KINESIOLOGY | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201 or 202, 303. Application of basic principles of anatomy and mechanics to human movement. Three hours lecture with practical application and demonstrations. | ||
| 202 | DIAGNOSIS OF MOTOR SKILLS | 3 credits |
| This course introduces athletic trainers and physical education majors to the sciences of diagnosing motor skills. | ||
| 203 | MEASUREMENT & EVAL IN PHYS ED | 3 credits |
| Statistical procedures needed for analysis and interpretation of tests. Evaluation procedures, testing instruments, and techniques for administering tests are discussed and practiced. Three hours lecture. | ||
| 204 | INDIVIDUAL & TEAM SPORTS | 2 credits |
| Intro to individual and team sports that are commonly taught in schools. Course presents knowledge, fundamental skill development, psychomotor skills analysis for the content areas. | ||
| 205 | TEAM SPORTS | 2 credits |
| The purpose of this course is to teach students how to teach team sports. | ||
| 206 | COACHING BASKETBALL | 3 credits |
| An introduction to coaching basketball. Discussion of the important technical and tactical elements of coaching basketball. | ||
| 207 | COACHING TRACK AND FIELD | 3 credits |
| An introduction to coaching track and field. Discussion of the important technical, tactical and psychological elements of coaching track and field. | ||
| 208 | COACHING FOOTBALL | 3 credits |
| An introduction to coaching football. Discussion of the important technical and tactical elements of coaching football. | ||
| 209 | COACHING BASEBALL | 3 credits |
| An introduction to coaching baseball. Discussion of the important offensive, defensive, and technical and tactical elements of coaching baseball. | ||
| 211 | FIRST AID & CPR | 2 credits |
| Based on American Red Cross standards for first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Instruction and skills practice for sudden illness/emergencies is provided. Two hours lecture. | ||
| 212 | FIRST AID & CPR - PROF RESCUER | 2 credits |
| Prerquisite: permission of instructor. First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for health care professionals based upon American Red Cross standards. Instruction and skills practice for sudden illness/emergencies is provided. | ||
| 220 | HEALTH PROMOTION & BEHAV CHG | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 150 Course will translate theories of behavioral science for health professionals who are involved in planning, developing, implementing or evaluating physical activity programs. | ||
| 235 | CONCEPTS MOTOR LEARNG & DEVLPM | 3 credits |
| This course will introduce key motor learning concepts and analysis of developing fundamental motor skills. Three hours lecture. | ||
| 240 | CARE & PREV-ATHLETIC INJURIES | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 3100:200,201; Corequisite: 3100:202, 203. This course is an introduction to basic athletic training principles and techniques. Includes a laboratory course for practical application of techniques. | ||
| 241 | CARE & PREV OF ATH INJURY LAB | 1 credits |
| Prerequisites: 3100:200/201; corequisites: 3100:202/203, 5550:240. This course is designed to allow students to learn, practice, and become competent and proficient in the psychomotor skills associated basic injury prevention, evaluation, management, and treatment of physically active individuals in the practice of athletic training as defined by the NATA. | ||
| 242 | THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: Accepted into the ATEP Clinical Education Program. Corequisite: 243. This course will promote student medical and technical aspects of therapeutic modalities and pharmacological agents in the treatment and rehabilitation of injured physically active individuals. | ||
| 243 | ATHLETIC TRAINING LAB I | 1 credits |
| Prerequisites: Accepted into the ATEP Clinical Education Program. Corequisites: 242. This course will meet CAATE standards and allow the students to learn and practice psychomotor skills and clinical proficiencies. Includes clinical rotation. | ||
| 245 | ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 3 credits |
| Identification of atypical movement among various exceptional individuals, with adapted physical education programming experience in a laboratory setting. Web-based. | ||
| 250 | PRINCIPLE OF ATHLETIC TRAINING | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites: Students must be accepted into the Clinical Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP). This course will address principles and techniques used in initial evaluation of musculoskeletal injury as defined by CAATE standards and guidelines. | ||
| 255 | EMERGENCY CARE FOR ATH TRAIN | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: Accepted into ATEP Clinical Education program. This course will teach knowledge and skills in handling emergency situations or life-threatening sudden illness or injuries which an athletic training may encounter. | ||
| 260 | SPRTS RLS & RGLTNS FOR ATH TRN | 1 credits |
| Prerequisite: Accepted into ATEP Clinical education program. This course will address the most common rules and regulations of common athletic competitions paying specific attention to injuries, injury time, and blood borne pathogen issues. | ||
| 275 | ADV ATHLETIC INJURY MGT:LO EXT | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 242, 243; corequisite: 276. This course is designed to meet CAATE standards and guidelines to display knowledge and psychomotor skills in injury evaluation and recognition lower extremity. | ||
| 276 | ATHLETIC TRAINING LAB II | 1 credits |
| Prerequisites: 242, 243; corequisite: 275. This course will meet CAATE standards and allow the students to learn and practice psychomotor skills and clinical proficiencies. Includes clinical rotation. | ||
| 300 | PHYS OF EXER FOR OLDER ADULT | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 302. Analysis of physiological effects of exercise on the elderly. Exercise prorams adaptable for use by persons working with elderly. Three hours lecture. | ||
| 302 | PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 3100:206/207 or 3100:208/209. A course designed to study the physiological effects of exercise relative to physical education activities, athletics and athletic training. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory. Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 305 | CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: by permission only. Improves the student's psychomotor skills in the following domains of athletic training: injury prevention, injury recognition/evaluation and management, therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation. | ||
| 306 | PE ACT IV: BADMINTON/GOLF | 2 credits |
| Course presents knowledge, fundamental skill development, and psychomotor skill analysis for the content areas of badminton and golf. One hour lecture, two hours lab. Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 307 | PHYSICAL EDUCATN ACTIVITIES V | 2 credits |
| Course presents knowledge, fundamental skill development, and psychomotor skill analysis for the content areas of tennis and volleyball. One hour lecture, two hours lab. Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 308 | PE ACT IV: DANCE & TUMBLING | 2 credits |
| Course presents knowledge, fundamental skill development, and psychomotor skill analysis for the content areas of dance and tumbling. One hour lecture, two hours lab. Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 327 | EXERCISE LEADERSHIP | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 302. Students learn principles of teaching safe and effective exercises designed to enhance physical fitness. Course will assist students in preparing for a group exercise certification. | ||
| 330 | EXERCISE AND WEIGHT CONTROL | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 302. Course will focus on role of exercise in regard to its positive influences on weight control. The hazards and implications of being overweight are studied. | ||
| 332 | THERAPEUTIC EXR & REHAB I PRIN | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 342, 343. Corequisite: 333. This course will address CAATE standards and guidelines for competencies and proficiencies using principles in exercise and rehabilitation techniques. | ||
| 333 | ATHLETIC TRAINING LAB IV | 1 credits |
| Prerequisites: 342, 343. Corequisite: 332. This course will allow students to learn psychomotor skills associated with therapeutic exercise & rehabilitation techniques. Includes a 250 hour clinical sport rotation. | ||
| 335 | MVMT EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 130, 193, 235. Course focuses on use of fundamental motor skill analysis to structure movement lessons for children from early childhood through elementary years. One hour lecture, two hours lab. (20 clinical hours, 10 field hours.) Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 336 | MOTOR LRNG & DEV EARLY CHLDHD | 2 credits |
| Physical fitness, fundamental motor skills, motor development and learning for early childhood, birth to age eight. Creating an environment of motor experiences for young children (10 field hours). Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 342 | ADV ATHLETIC INJURY MGT:UP EXT | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 275, 276; corequisite: 343. This course designed to meet CAATE standards and guidelines to display knowledge and psychomotor skills in injury evaluation and recognition of the upper extremity. | ||
| 343 | ATHLETIC TRAINING LAB III | 1 credits |
| Prerequisite: 275, 276; Corequisite: 342. This course will meet CAATE standards and allow the students to learn and practice psychomotor skills and clinical proficiencies. Includes clinical rotation. | ||
| 352 | STRENGTH & CONDITION FUND | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203. This course will address CAAHEP competencies and proficiencies in the area of strength and conditioning of physically active individuals. | ||
| 355 | EXERCISE IN SPEC POPULATIONS | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 302, 403. Advanced course in clinical exercise testing and prescription relative to disease of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and immunologic systems. | ||
| 360 | PRACTICUM I | 1 credits |
| Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203. This is a senior level athletic training course focusing on the refinement of practical skills and preparation for the NATABOC certification examination. | ||
| 362 | SPORT HISTORY | 3 credits |
| This course is designed to introduce students to sport in American History. The people, organizations and institutions that shaped the development of sport are examined. | ||
| 364 | SPORT ETHICS | 3 credits |
| The focus of this course is the ethical behavior of sport participants and sport administrators studied within the context of the sport environment. | ||
| 366 | SPORT COMMUNICATION | 3 credits |
| The focus of this course is on the important knowledge that administrators should have related to the field of sport communication. | ||
| 368 | SPORT FACILITY MANAGEMENT | 3 credits |
| This course has been designed to identify the systems approach for the effective management of the maintenance and operation of sport and recreation facilities. | ||
| 370 | FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF SPORT | 3 credits |
| The focus of this course is related to the important knowledge that administrators should have related to the field of the financial aspects of sport. | ||
| 375 | SPORT PERFORMANCE PRINCIPLES | 3 credits |
| An introduction to important elements related to the physical aspects of sport performance. Discussion of the important physical elements of coaching athletes. | ||
| 395 | FIELD EXPERIENCE | 1-6 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of adviser. Corequisite: permission of adviser. Practical experience in an area related to physical education under supervision of faculty member. Student works with current physical education programs or exercise science settings. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 400 | MUSCULOSKEL ANATOMY I:UP EXTR | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 3100:200, 3100:202. This course includes lecture/laboratory activities to provide the student a comprehensive learning experience in lower extremity musculoskeltal anatomy. | ||
| 401 | MUSCULOSKEL ANATOMY II:LO EXTR | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203 and 5550:201. This course includes lecture laboratory activities to provide the student a comprehensive learning experience in lower extermity musculoskeletal anatomy. | ||
| 403 | EXERCISE TESTING | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 302. This course will cover basic knowledge of exercise testing and interpretation of results. Cardiovascular and muscular fitness aspects will be measured. Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 404 | EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 403 or instructor's permission. This course focuses on how to appropriately prescribe exercise for various populations (young, middle-aged, elderly, pregnant, diseased-states). Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 405 | CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: Accepted into ATEP Clinical education program. Enroll by advisor permission only. This course will allow for athletic training students to master CAATE proficiencies and clinical proficiencies associated with the course. | ||
| 406 | ADV STRENGTH & CONDITIONING | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 352. Strength and conditioning programs for heterogeneous populations. The course covers high-level sport specific exercise prescriptions that aids injury prevention and performance enhancement. | ||
| 409 | SPORT BEHAVIOR | 3 credits |
| The focus of this course is the behavior of athletes and sport participants studied within the context of play, games, and sport. | ||
| 410 | INTRO: SPORT SOCIOLOGY | 3 credits |
| Provides information to students about the sociological aspects of sport. Delivered in a totally online format, web-based format, or in a face-to-face format. | ||
| 412 | GENERAL MEDICAL ASPECTS | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 3100:200/201 or permission. Covers various topics related to sports medicine and general medical conditions. Students will gain perspectives and exposure to a variety of allied health care profesisonals. | ||
| 415 | SEMINAR IN ATHLETIC TRAINING | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203. To meet CAAHEP standards and guidelines and incorporate an even distribution of competencies and proficiencies throughout all athletic training for sports medicine courses. | ||
| 418 | CARDIORESPIRATORY FUNCTION | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 302. This course is designed to study the normal structure and function of the respiratory system and how it is affected by different types of disease. | ||
| 420 | FUNDA OF MGMT STRATEG IN SPORT | 3 credits |
| This course seeks to explore, acquire, and discuss knowledge within the theoretical and applied management practices of sport, fitness, and instructional programs. Delivered in a totally online format, web-based format, or in a face-to-face format. Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 422 | SPORT PLANNING/PROMOTION | 3 credits |
| Analysis of marketing/promotions from a sport manager¿s perspective. Emphasis on marketing strategy, tactics and development in sport delivery systems. Delivered in a totally online format, web-based format, or in a face-to-face format. | ||
| 424 | SPORTS LEADERSHIP | 3 credits |
| Introduces students to current issues related to leadership, management, and supervision. Examines current sport leadership research and governance structure of amateur and professional sport organizations. Delivered in a totally online format, web-based format, or in a face-to-face format. | ||
| 426 | NUTRITION FOR SPORTS | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 7400:133. This course will provide an explanation of the consumption, absorption, and recommendation for diet of athletes and the physically active individual. | ||
| 428 | NUTRITION TEACHERS & COACHES | 3 credits |
| Covers nutritional basics and topics related to teaching physical education/health and coaching athletes, including basic nutrition, eating disorders, meal preparation, and trends in nutrition. | ||
| 430 | SR HONORS PROJ: PHYSICAL EDUC | 1-6 credits |
| (May be repeated for a total of six credits) Prerequisites: senior standing in Honors Program and permission of student's preceptor. Carefully defined individual study demonstrating originality and sustained inquiry. *Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 436 | FOUND&ELEMNTS-ADPTED PHYS EDUC | 3 credits |
| Principles, components, and strategies necessary in providing motor activities for handicapped students via application of a neurodevelopmental model and alternate methods. Three hours lecture. Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 438 | CARDIAC REHAB PRINCIPLES | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 302. This course will teach students the core competencies for cardiac rehab professionals, based upon the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialists (AAVCPR). | ||
| 440 | INJURY MGT FOR TEACHER & COACH | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites: 211. This course challenges the student to understand ways to provide and care for the safety of individual they teach or coach. | ||
| 444 | ATHLETIC TRAINING LAB V | 1 credits |
| Prerequisites: 332, 333. Corequisite: 445. This course will meet CAATE standards and allow the students to learn and practice psychomotor skills and clinical proficiencies. Includes clinical rotation. | ||
| 445 | THERAPEUTIC EXR & REHAB II APP | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 332, 333. Corequisite: 444. This course will address CAATE standards and guidelines for competencies and proficiencies using principles in exercise and rehabilitation techniques. | ||
| 446 | INST TECH: SECD PE & HEALTH | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 102, 193 and 204/205. Instructional strategies for teaching secondary students in physical and health education. A variety of instructional models will be introduced appropriate to the learners' age and development. It is a required course for the physical education licensure. Two hours lecture, two hours lab (30 clinical hours). Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 447 | INST TECH: CHILDREN IN PE & HE | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 130 and 193. Instructional strategies for teaching children in physical and health education. A variety of instructional models will be introduced appropriate to the learners' age and development. Required for the physical education licensure. (30 clinical hours). Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 449 | ORG & ADM FOR HEALTH CARE PROF | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: senior level status and permission only. This class is a requirement for Athletic Trainers and Exercise Science majors. This class presents the skills necessary for supervising a health care facilitity. | ||
| 450 | O & A: PHYS ED,INTRAM & ATHLTC | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: instructor's permission. Investigation of procedures for conducting physical education, intramural, and athletic programs. Includes tournament designs, supplies and equipment, liability, curriculum, and general administration. Three hours lecture. Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 451 | ASSESS & EVAL IN ADPTD PHYS ED | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: permission of adviser. Investigation, analysis, and selection of appropriate assessment instruments, as well as methodology for determining instructional objectives and activities for handicapped students. Three hours lecture. Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 452 | FOUND OF SPT SC, PHY & HLTH ED | 3 credits |
| Overview of the emergence of sport science, physical and health education as a profession and the supporting role of underlying scholarly and scientific disciplines. Three hours lecture. Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 453 | PRINCIPLES OF COACHING | 3 credits |
| Basics for becoming a successful coach. Discussion of principles applying to most sports, players and coaches. Delivered in a totally online format, web-based format, or in a face-to-face format. Ten clinical hours required. Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 456 | RESEARCH SEMINAR | 2 credits |
| Prerequisite: Enrollment with Advisor permission only. This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to review current research, create, implement, and present original research in an allied health related field. | ||
| 459 | PRACTICUM SEMINAR | 1 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of instructor.This course will focus on the professional development process, including praticum preparation, resume development, interview skills and job search strategies. | ||
| 460 | PRACT: PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 1-6 credits |
| Prerequisites: permission of adviser. Corequisite: permission of adviser. Practical work experience with certified personnel in a discipline or profession related to physical education or sport and exercise science. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. *Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 462 | LEGAL ASP OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | 2 credits |
| Overview legal and ethical elements of greatest concern to specialists in sport and physical activity. Cases used to illustrate specific points. Topics vary. Delivered in a totally online format, web-based format, or in a face-to-face format. | ||
| 465 | PSYCHOLOGY OF INJURY REHAB | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203. This course will address the cognitive and affective aspects of injury and rehabilitation of injury. Specifically the stages of rehabilitation and techniques to aid in the rehabilitation process. | ||
| 467 | PRACTICUM II | 1 credits |
| Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203. This course will allow the students to practice psychomotor skills in the high school setting while being supervised by a certified athletic trainer. | ||
| 470 | ORTHOPEDIC INJURY & PATHOLOGY | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203. This course will discuss common musculoskeletal pathology and surgical procedure associated with a physically active population. | ||
| 480 | ST: PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 1-4 credits |
| (May be repeated with a change in topic) Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Group study of special topics in physical education. May be repeated with change in topic. Delivered in a totally online format, web-based format, or in a face-to-face format. *Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 485 | EXERCISE SCIENCE CAPSTONE | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites: 302, 403. Designed to familiarize students with current issues in exercise physiology. Students will be expected to obtain a professional certification during this course. | ||
| 490 | W: PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 1-3 credits |
| Practical, intensive and concentrated involvement with current curricular practices in areas related to physical education. Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 494 | STU TEACH: COLLOQ PHYS&HLTH ED | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites: Core courses, program studies courses; corequisite: Student Teaching, 495. Students meet during student teaching to discuss concerns about student teaching and analyze previous learning as it relates to their future as a professional educator. Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 495 | STU TEACH: PHYSICAL & HLTH ED | 11 credits |
| Prerequisites: Approval of the Student Teaching Committee, considered based upon approved application to student teaching, passing PRAXIS II subject test, and approved portfolio. Corequisite 5550:494. Planned teaching experience in schools selected and supervised by the Office of Extended Field Experiences. | ||
| 497 | INDP STUDY: PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 1-6 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of adviser. Corequisite: permission of adviser. Analysis of specific topic related to a current problem in physical education or sport and exercise science. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. *Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses. | ||
| 500 | MUSCULOSKEL ANATOMY I:UP EXTR | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203 and 5550:201. Designed to address the upper portions of the musculoskeletal system in comprehensive detail. Includes articulations, cytology, histology, and neurological integration with lab and practical experiences. | ||
| 501 | MUSCULOSKEL ANATOMY II:LO EXTR | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203 and 5550:201. Designed to address the lower portions of the musculoskeletal system in comprehensive detail. Includes articulations, cytology, histology, and neurological integration with lab and practical experiences. | ||
| 505 | ADV STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING | 3 credits |
| This course teaches strength and conditioning programs design for heterogeneous populations. The course covers high-level sport specific exercise prescriptions that aids injury prevention and performance enhancement. | ||
| 510 | INTRO: SPORT SOCIOLOGY | 3 credits |
| Provides information to students about the sociological aspects of sport. Delivered in a totally online format, web-based format, or in a face-to-face format. | ||
| 518 | CARDIORESPIRATORY FUNCTION | 3 credits |
| This course is designed to study the normal structure and function of the respiratory system and how it is affected by different types of disease. | ||
| 522 | SPORT PLANNING/PROMOTION | 3 credits |
| Analysis of marketing/promotions from a sport manager¿s perspective. Emphasis on marketing strategy, tactics and development in sport delivery systems. Delivered in a totally online format, web-based format, or in a face-to-face format. | ||
| 524 | SPORTS LEADERSHIP | 3 credits |
| Introduces students to current issues related to leadership, management, and supervision. Examines current sport leadership research and governance structure of amateur and professional sport organizations. Delivered in a totally online format, web-based format, or in a face-to-face format. | ||
| 526 | NUTRITION FOR SPORTS | 3 credits |
| This course will provide an explanation of the consumption, absorption, and recommendation for diet of athletes and the physically active individual. | ||
| 528 | NUTRITION TEACHRS & COACHES | 3 credits |
| Covers nutritional basics and current topics related to teaching physical education/health and coaching athletes. | ||
| 536 | FOUND&ELEMNTS-ADPTED PHYS EDUC | 3 credits |
| Principles, components, and strategies necessary in providing motor activities for handicapped students via application of a neuro-developmental model and alternative methods. Three hour lecture. | ||
| 538 | CARDIAC REHAB PRINCIPLES | 3 credits |
| This course will teach students the core competencies for cardiac rehab professionals, based upon the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialists (AAVCPR). | ||
| 540 | INJURY MGT FOR TEACHER & COACH | 2 credits |
| This course challenges the graduate student to understand ways to provide and care for the safety of individual they teach. | ||
| 541 | ADV ATHLETIC INJURY MGT:UP EXT | 4 credits |
| Prerequisites. 3100:200,201,202,203 and 5550:240. This course is designed to cover recognition, evaluation, and rehabilitation of upper extremity injuries as well as general medical pathologies of the upper extremity. | ||
| 546 | INST TECH: SECD PHYSICAL EDUC | 3 credits |
| Instructional strategies for secondary physical education. The course content is to improve the teaching skills of students who will be teaching physical education at the secondary level. It is a required course for the physical education licensure. | ||
| 547 | INST TECH: CHILDREN IN PHYS ED | 3 credits |
| Instructional strategies for elementary physical education. The course content is to improve the teaching skills of students who will be teaching physical education for children. It is a required course for the physical education licensure. | ||
| 550 | O & A: PHYS ED,INTRAM & ATHLTC | 3 credits |
| General concepts of administration and organization in physical/health education, intramural, and athletic programs. | ||
| 552 | FOUND OF SPT SC, PHY & HLTH ED | 3 credits |
| Overview of the emergence of sport science, physical and health education as a profession and the supporting role of underlying scholarly and scientific disciplines. | ||
| 553 | PRINCIPLES OF COACHING | 3 credits |
| Basics for becoming a successful coach. Discussion of principles applying to most sports, players and coaches. Delivered in a totally online format, web-based format, or in a face-to-face format. Ten clinical hours required. | ||
| 562 | LEGAL ASP OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | 2 credits |
| Overview legal and ethical elements of greatest concern to specialists in sport and physical activity. Cases used to illustrate specific points. Topics vary. Delivered in a totally online format, web-based format, or in a face-to-face format. | ||
| 565 | PSYCHOLOGY OF INJURY REHAB | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203. This course will address the cognitive and affective aspects of injury and rehabilitation of injury. Specifically the stages of rehabilitation and techniques to aid in the rehabilitation process. | ||
| 570 | ORTHOPEDIC INJURY & PATHOLOGY | 3 credits |
| Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203. This course will discuss common musculoskeletal pathology and surgical procedure associated with a physically active population. | ||
| 590 | W: PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 1-3 credits |
| Practical, intensive, and concentrated involvement with current curricular practices in areas related to physical education. | ||
| 592 | W: PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 1-3 credits |
| Practical, intensive, and concentrated involvement with current curricular practices in areas related to physical education. | ||
| 594 | STUDENT TEACHING COLLOQUIUM | 2 credits |
| Prerequisites: required physiological foundations courses, required historical/philosophical foundations courses, required program studies courses. Corequisite: 595. Students who have a bachelor's degree but no teaching licensure and who are completing the master's plus initial licensure program will meet while completing student teaching to discuss concerns about the student teaching experience, to analyze previous learning as it relates to this and future teaching. | ||
| 595 | PRACT: STUDENT TEACHING | 8 credits |
| Prerequisites: Core courses and program studies courses, each with a 2.5 grade point average. Corequisite: Student teaching Colloqium 594. Student teaching for 16 weeks in primary and secondary school settings. | ||
| 600 | BIOMECH APP TO SPORT & PHY ACT | 4 credits |
| Training future professionals in an integrated approach to qualitative diagnosis of motor skills for a variety of professional settings. Required clinical/field experiences. | ||
| 601 | SPORTS ADMIN & SUPERVISION | 3 credits |
| Organizational and administrative efficiency in implementing sports programs (event management, budgeting, public relations); objective and effective procedures for evaluation/selection of personnel; periodic program reviews. | ||
| 602 | MOTOR BEHAVR APPLIED TO SPORTS | 3 credits |
| Coaching education principles related to motor development and motor skill learning. Focus on effective practices for learning and advanced skills teaching for coaches. | ||
| 603 | TACT & STRAT-SCI OF COACHING | 3 credits |
| Course focuses on coaching and teaching the skills, tactics, and strategies in individual and team sports. May be taught online, web-enhanced, or face-to-face. | ||
| 604 | CURRENT ISS IN SPORT & PHYS ED | 3 credits |
| This course represents a planned experience in interpretation and articulation of information within the context of selected issues in sport. | ||
| 605 | PHYSIOL MUSCULAR ACTVTY & EXER | 3 credits |
| Functions of body systems and physiological effects of exercise. Laboratory experiences, lectures, discussions. | ||
| 606 | STATS: QUANT & QUAL MTHDS | 3 credits |
| Prerequisite: 5100:640. Research methods/designs, statistics (application and interpretation), use of computers and appropriate software as they relate to various disciplines in the area of physical activity. | ||
| 609 | MOTV ASPECTS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | 3 credits |
| Analysis of factors influencing motivation of motor performance with emphasis on competition, audience effects, aggression. | ||
| 610 | MASTERING TEACHING & COACHING | 3 credits |
| To learn about becoming master teachres and coaches, students will apply effective teaching skills, focus on context, and reflect on the teaching/coaching process. Additional 10 clinical/field hours required. | ||
| 611 | RSCH & ANLYS OF EFF TCH IN PE | 3 credits |
| For the new professional, this course concentrates on research and analysis of skills and professional competencies needed to become an effective teacher of physical education. | ||
| 612 | GENERAL MEDICAL ASPECTS | 4 credits |
| Covers various topics related to sports medicine and general medical conditions. Students will gain perspectives and exposure to a variety of allied health care professionals. | ||
| 615 | CT: EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY | 3 credits |
| Class teaches students to be critical readers of the literature. Readings in several areas in exercise science will be done. Exact areas of concentration with some guidance from the instructor. | ||
| 620 | LAB INSTRUMNT TECH IN EXERCISE | 3 credits |
| This is a course designed to provide hands-on laboratory experiences for students in the area of exercise science. | ||
| 630 | BUSINESS OF SPORT | 3 credits |
| The focus of this course is related to the important knowledge that administrators should have related to the sport business field. | ||
| 680 | ST: HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATN | 2-4 credits |
| (May be repeated) Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Group study of special topics in health and physical education and sports medicine. | ||
| 695 | FIELD EXPERIENCE: MASTERS | 1-6 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of advisor. Participation in a work experience related to physical education. The experience may not be part of current position. Documentation of project required. | ||
| 697 | INDP STUDY: PHYSICAL EDUCATION | 1-3 credits |
| Prerequisite: Permission of advisor. In-depth analysis of current practices or problems related to physical education. Documentation of the study required. | ||
| 698 | MASTERS PROBLEM | 2-4 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of advisor. In-depth study of a research problem in education. Student must be able to demonstrate critical and analytical skills in dealing with a problem in physical education. | ||
| 699 | MASTERS THESIS | 4-6 credits |
| Prerequisite: permission of advisor. In-depth research investigation. Student must be able to demonstrate necessary competencies to deal with a research problem in physical education. | ||
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