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3.00 Credits
This course studies the acute and chronic effects of exercise on the human condition as well as the anatomical and physiological interactions necessary to perform exercise. Adaptive responses to exercise will include the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, endocrine and respiratory systems. Attention will be given to bioenergetics and nutrition. In addition, exercise for special populations and environments will be examined. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week. Required of ATR and SMS Majors, except those in the Health and Consumer Science, Leisure Studies and Sport Management Concentrations. Not open to students who have received credit for BIO324. Prerequisites: BIO200-201 or BIO206 or permission of Department Chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a comprehensive view of stress and stress management. The concept of stress, the psychophysiology of stress, the relation of stress to the different dimensions of wellness, the measurement of stress, prevention and intervention strategies, and special topics surrounding stress. Three lecture hours per week. Recommended completion of one or more of the following courses: SMS194, SMS195, SMS196 or SMS260. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL363.
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3.00 Credits
This course helps students become effective public and community educators by increasing knowledge in both public and community health areas and enhancing individual skills and competencies essential to this career field. The course provides an overview of the organization, role, and structure of community health agencies, with a specific emphasis on health education services. In addition, the course will cover the important role of national and global governance in public health. Three lecture hours per week. Required for Health & Consumer Science Concentration students. Not open to students that have received credit for SFL230.
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3.00 Credits
Through lecture, discussion and laboratory experiences this course is designed to introduce students to the modern concepts of nutrition related to the principles of food selection, preparation and handling. Emphasis will be placed on healthy menu planning, food sanitation and addressing nutrition competencies contained in the Massachusetts Health Curriculum Frameworks. One lecture hour and a three-hour laboratory session per week. Lab fee may be required. Course is held at off campus location. Required for the Health and Consumer Science Concentration. Not open to students that have received credit for SFL234. Prerequisite: One of the following courses: SFL194, SMS194, SFL361, SMS195, SFL362, SMS196, or permission from the department chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a comprehensive study of various leisure services: their organization, program content, and relationship to other social institutions and the community. Included will be a survey of both public and private leisure service facilities. Three lecture hours per week. Field trips may be required. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL370.
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3.00 Credits
This course includes history and philosophy of the camp movement, program planning, staffing, policies and procedures essential to the administration of a camp. Special emphasis is placed on agency, sport and specialty camps. Three lecture hours per week. Elective for Leisure Studies and Sport Management Concentrations. SMS major elective. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL371 or SFL371A.
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3.00 Credits
This course will cover all aspects of recreation programming for the senior population. Consideration will be given to physical, psychological, social and financial implications for such programs. Emphasis will be placed on non-institutionalized senior citizens. Surveys will be taken of existing local programs and comparisons made with other regions. Three lecture hours per week; 15 hours of practical experience required. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL372.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to teach the student the basic management skills necessary to initiate and maintain the various operational and functional aspects of leisure and fitness program development. Three lecture hours per week. Required for Aquatic Management, Fitness/Wellness and Leisure Studies Concentrations. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL373.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the developing field of commercial recreation. Through lecture, discussion and on-site analysis, a comprehensive study of various aspects of this field will be covered. Particular attention will be given to the impact of this rapidly growing aspect of the leisure industry. Three lecture hours per week. Field trips may be required. Required in Leisure Studies Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL374.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines elementary physical education programs based on fundamental locomotor, nonmanipulative, and manipluative skill themes. The study and discussion of elementary curriculum, teaching methodologies, unit and lesson planning, motivational, management, and discipline techniques will be included. Three lecture hours per week. Course requirements include fifteen hours of field-based experience in elementary physical education classes. Required course in the Elementary Physical Education Concentration. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL321P or SFL321R. Prerequisites: SFL198 or SMS177, and SFL200 or SMS200, and matriculated into the Elementary Physical Education Concentration.
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