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2.00 Credits
not offered 2008-09 A course emphasizing technique and methods of ski coaching: alpine-slalom and giant slalom skiing; cross country freestyle and classic skiing. The course will be scheduled for the fall semester to allow for both classroom and on-snow instruction. It will prepare students for the rigors of U.S. Ski Coaches Association certification exams. Offered in alternate years.
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2.00 Credits
A course designed for individuals with a considerable interest and experience in at least one outdoor adventure sport who are interested in leading or organizing adventure trips. The skills and theory covered will be directed toward mountain and whitewater adventures, food planning, legal implications of leadership, hazard awareness and avoidance, navigation, avalanche awareness, mountain first aid, and minimum impact camping. Several weekend outings will be coupled with classroom studies. Fee: $ 175. Not open to seniors.
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2.00 Credits
Molitor A companion to our present SSRA 380, Outdoor Leadership. This course is designed to provide the classroom and textbook theory of recreational leadership, while SSRA 380 aims to apply skills to the field. The following elements will be included: 1) basic history of recreation and outdoor adventure leadership; 2) an examination of the models and theories of outdoor recreation; 3) an analysis of leadership theories including a study of effective leadership qualities and styles; 4) an understanding of the challenges of leading special populations (i.e., youth at risk, physically disabled, elderly); 5) practice planning and designing an outdoor adventure pursuit.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed for strong climbers interested in furthering their skills and managing an institutional climbing site. Emphasis will be on developing an awareness of liability concerns and how to mitigate risk. Topics that will be covered include: movement on rock, knots and rope systems, anchors, protection placement, rappelling, belaying, lead climbing, following, rescue techniques, outdoor teaching techniques, safety and climbing philosophy. Offered in alternative years. Fee: $ 400.
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4.00 Credits
Fall: Dunn ; Spring: Kennedy A course designed to meet the needs of students desiring to pursue a career in sports medicine (physical therapy, athletic training, or orthopedic medicine) or students who will coach or teach young athletes. It includes the study of anatomy and kinesiology as they pertain to the more common injuries incurred by an athletic population. Injury, prevention, recognition, and rehabilitation are stressed in both the lecture and laboratory experiences. Fee: $ 25.
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4.00 Credits
This course structure provides a continuation of material learned in SSRA 390. Through hands-on experience, students will learn advanced evaluation techniques, discuss administrative and organizational concerns for a training room, explore the broad spectrum of sports medicine job settings, and participate in a practical application of rehabilitation techniques. Instructional units will include specific joint injury evaluation, physiological effects of modalities, modality set-up, exercise rehabilitation, massage, and rehabilitation protocol design. Students will work individually with injured athletes to evaluate injury as well as to design and supervise rehabilitation programs. Laboratory experience will expand on lecture topics. Course design plans for two lectures and two laboratory days per week. Prerequisite: SSRA 390 Introduction to Sports Medicine. Fee: $30. Not open to students who have completed SSRA 396 or 399.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
For students who are interested in undertaking a unique sport studies activity or an in-depth analysis (including extensive library research or collecting experimental data related to sports studies and/or recreation). Students must receive prior approval for the selected activity or project prior to registration. A written report of research work will be required for students registering for more than one credit. This course may be repeated for a total of six credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
Fall: Northam ; Spring: Shields A course for upperclass students only, involving a supervised, extended experience as a teacher, coach or leader in an area in which the student is knowledgeable and qualified. Includes three general classroom sessions and both oral and written reports. May be repeated once with a second unique project. This course will be graded credit/no credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
Molitor This course will explore current topics and issues in physical education. Discussions will center around selected readings and topics. Required capstone course for sport studies minors.
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3.00 Credits
Staff How does a production of a play come into being How does a script compare to a performance Who are the people who create theatre, and what are their processes How do the theatre space and the audience affect a production The course will use the first semester of the Harper Joy season as laboratory for the study of the production process. The course will examine the elements of drama, their interaction, and their realization in theatrical production and will include attendance at and evaluation of theatre performances. Open to all students.
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