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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
The course reviews research in the areas of sport and exercise psychology. The major theories and research approaches in these areas are explored with a focus on quantitative, qualitative, and applied research in the field.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the effects of social change on the structure and function of sport. The course explores the popular concept that sport mirrors society through topics such as sport and politics, economics, racism, sexism, violence, deviance, youth sport, academics integrity and sport, and the impact of media on sport.
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2.00 Credits
This is the study of evaluative procedures used to identify the unique needs of students with disabilities in physical education; and the development of annual measurable goals and benchmarks for helping students acquire motor skills. It enables special educators to establish themselves as resource persons. The course includes a clinical experience.
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3.00 Credits
The course examines the organizational goals, structure, membership, policies, and practices of international and American professional and amateur sports. Emphasis is placed on the Olympic Movement, including the International Olympic Committee, international sports federations, and the national governing bodies. Other sport organizations under exploration include the United States Olympic Committee, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and American professional individual and team sports.
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4.00 Credits
This is an overview of the legal and social policy issues most often encountered in sport and physical activity, with emphasis on tort and selected areas of constitutional, commercial, contract, labor, and intellectual property law. The law is applied to the amateur and professional sport environments, recreation and leisure activities, and to instruction and rehabilitation. Leading court decisions are explained and guidestudents in an in-depth study of their choice and a comprehensive risk management presentation.
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3.00 Credits
The course provides an overview of sports facility planning and management, and the relationship between sport stadiums and professional sports. Planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, security, scheduling, marketing, evaluation, and crowd and risk management of facilities are presented in detail.
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3.00 Credits
The course explores the nature and theories of sport marketing. Emphases are placed on the principles of sport product marketing and the interrelationship among product, place, price, promotion, and public relations. Other aspects include the relationship between the marketing mix and consumer behavior, corporate sponsorship, marketing research, and the promotion mix.
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3.00 Credits
This is the study of the principles of physical fitness and conditioning programs. It focuses on methods to enhance physical fitness and/or sport performance for a variety of individuals including athletes and clinical populations. Practical experience in assessing physical fitness is obtained.
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3.00 Credits
Biomechanics, the study of human movement, focuses on balance, buoyancy, leverage, force, angles of rebound, projectiles, motion, and kinesthesis. They are used to analyze fundamental movement and create specialized sports skills. These factors are related to learning theory, coaching techniques, and individualization of instruction. The course, designed to accommodate persons new to biomechanics, enables sport management personnel to recognize efficient movement in visual media and to describe sport skills accurately. Coaches and teachers learn to identify error in sport skills.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to develop an understanding of the physiological, social, and emotional changes which accompany the aging process. Emphasis is placed on evaluation of physical, sensory, motor, and cognitive changes which accompany aging. Special attention is paid to developing programs for the elderly in exercise, prevention of falling, improvements in strength, and sense of well-being.
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