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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
(Fall, Odd-Numbered Years Only) The study of the organization and administration of physical education, sport and fitness programs with emphasis on facility and personnel management as it relates to curricular, financial, physical, social, legal, and medical issues.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year) This course is designed to prepare the student through active participation to develop practical knowledge and skills necessary to instruct group fitness programs. Students will learn teaching methodologies for the following types of training: basic aerobics and step aerobics, circuits, stability ball, medicine ball, tubes and bands, light free weights, flexibility, and floor exercise.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall, Odd-Numbered Years Only) This course provides current assessment procedures in physical education, sport and fitness; a survey of tests and the study of measurement and evaluation in the discipline. Emphasis on selection, administration, and critique of appropriate measures of content and skill performance. Use of research design, statistics and application of technology in assessment will be included.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring, Odd-Numbered Years Only) The study of topics in the discipline of exercise and sport science as determined by faculty expertise and student interest. Possible topics to be offered are: psychology of movement, sociology of sport, movement and aging, and principles and theories of coaching. A description of the selected topic will be included in the registration schedule. May be taken for course credit more than once with different topic. Course prerequisites will be listed as appropriate. Course open to juniors and seniors only.
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3.00 - 6.00 Credits
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year) A supervised field experience in a fitness, sport, or wellness-related agency. Students will meet regularly with a college supervisor to integrate exercise and sports science knowledge with their practicum experiences. Students should make arrangements with their professors the semester prior to taking the practicum. This course is limited to senior majors. Prerequisites: ESS-485, ESS-486.
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2.00 Credits
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year) This course provides a culminating experience for students and builds upon the foundations of the Exercise and Sport Science curriculum in giving a greater understanding of practical experience during the field experience semester. The seminar format will assist students in summarizing and reflecting on experiences learned and demonstrated through their program of study. Each student will prepare and present a professional portfolio to the department as an exit requirement. Course limited to seniors.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall, Even-Numbered Years Only) This course is designed to provide an examination of factors that affect the acquisition and performance of motor skills. Emphasis is placed on the integration of the theoretical knowledge with mechanical, environmental, and neuromuscular factors that influence the learning and performance of motor skills. Significant laboratory experiences included.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall, Even-Numbered Years Only) A study of the neuromuscular and mechanical principles of movement. This course examines the way bones and muscles work in all types of dance and sport-related activities. Content also includes understanding muscular imbalances, physiological support systems, body types, movement behavior, and movement efficiency. Prerequisites: BIO-322, BIO-342.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year) A course designed to examine the body's response and adaptation to exercise and sport and the implication of these changes for physical education and fitness programs. The course includes muscular adaptation, energy systems, and the effects of environmental factors, diet, gender, and the methods of physical training. Prerequisites: BIO-322, BIO 342. Corequisite courses: ESS-487.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall, Odd-Numbered Years Only) This course will provide an introduction to the physiological basis of health and fitness assessments, methods of assessment, and exercise prescription plans required to bring about changes in the health and fitness of both healthy individuals as well as those requiring accommodation for special needs or medical conditions. Course content will also include the business management aspects of a career in fitness program development. Prerequisites: BIO-322, BIO-342.
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