Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation
College of Education and Human Development

Course Descriptions

UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

HEALTH

HEALTH HE 101 (3) Concepts of Health. This course is designed to give students a basic knowledge in the areas of drugs, alcohol, sexually transmitted diseases, ecology, chronic diseases, nutrition and physical fitness enabling them to make wise decisions concerning their life and health. (F, S, Sum)

 HE 102 (3) Concepts of Health for Teachers. This course is designed to give prospective health teachers a comprehensive body of knowledge in the areas of mental and emotional health, alcohol and drugs, nutrition, physical fitness, infectious diseases, chronic diseases, STD’s and AIDS. (F, S, Sum)

 HE 113 (3) First Aid. Designed to acquaint students with the skills needed to provide immediate aid to persons who suffer sudden injury or illness. This course also services as a preparatory course for certification as an instructor. (F, S, Sum)

 HE 122 (3) Foundations of Health. This course is designed to provide an understanding of the historical background, principles, philosophy and contemporary problems in the field of health. (S)

HE 206 (3) Organization and Administration of School and Community Health. This course is designed to provide information on the organizational structures of the various community health and related agencies and the public school system. Emphasis is placed on the functions of each entity and how they coordinate activities with other agencies and the public schools. (F, S)

HE 208 (3) Epidemiology of Diseases. This course is a survey of selected communicable and noncommunicable diseases of man. An in-depth study of pathogenic and non-pathogenic disease theories will be examined as well as sign symptoms of these selected conditions. (F, S)

 HE 311 (3) First Aid, Prevention, and Care of Injuries. This course provides for an integrated interpretation of the principles of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology as related to the prevention and care of injuries. (F, S)

 HE 333 (3) Methods and Materials in Teaching Health. This course provides for instruction in the significant aspects related to integration and coordination of health methods, materials and techniques of teaching health. (F, S)

HE 399, 399H (Honors) (3) Human Sexuality. This course provides the student with a basic orientation to the varied dimensions of sexuality. This orientation includes information on historical perspectives on sexual customs and behavior, methods in sex research, anatomy and physiology of the reproductive systems, reproduction, birth control, STDs, and emphasis on sexual responsibility. (F, S)

 HE 401 (3) Consumer Health and Safety (A– Elementary Schools, B–Secondary Schools). This course is designed to integrate the research of effective teaching and learning with theory and practice. Students will engage in micro-teaching and will be expected to demonstrate mastery of fourteen competencies measured by the Mississippi Teacher Assessment Instrument. Students will also be introduced to classroom management strategies for effective classroom discipline and teaching routines. The clinical practice will be a field based activity.

 HE 402 (12) Clinical Internship in Student Training (A–Elementary Schools, B–Secondary Schools). This course is a continuation of the practical learning experiences engaged in during the 401 course, but in off school and community situations for two twelve weeks where opportunity is given to the student teacher to test theories of teaching and learning, to initiate ideas with children. With guidance and supervision, the student teacher is also given the opportunity to develop the ability, initiative and responsibility for planning, guiding and evaluating the total program of the children with whom he/she is working.

HE 404 (2) Family Living Education. This course is designed to provide basic information in the physiosocio-cultural aspects of sex education and family living. Critical issues in sex will be vied including sex as it affects the Black American. (F)

 HE 495 (3) Problems and Issues in Health. This course is an investigation of special health problems with emphasis on possible prevention of such problems. Directed individual study of selected problems in drug abuse, alcoholism, venereal disease, cancer and heart disease will be conducted. (F)

HE 498 (3) Introduction to Alcohol and Drug Education. This course provides an overview of the world of drugs– drug abuse, drug dependence, drug using behavior, and examining the use, effects, and potential for abuse of the major psychoactive drugs. (F, Sum)

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

 PE 101 (1) Archery and Golf. Emphasis is given to the fundamentals of archery and golf. The student is taught how to select, purchase, and maintain equipment. Development of fundamental skills in archery and golf is the basic concern of this course. The student will be given experiences in the use of the various clubs. The course includes actual course play generally culminating in a tournament. (F, S)

PE 102 (1) Badminton and Tennis. Emphasis is given to the fundamentals of badminton and tennis. This includes the basic strokes, serves, and court movements. The student will also receive instruction on selection, purchase and maintenance of equipment. (F, S)

PE 104 (1) Bowling. This course is designed for the beginner bowler. The main emphasis of this course is to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of bowling. (F, S)

PE 109 (1) Beginning Swimming. This course gives basic skills of swimming, including the adjustment to the water, breathing, floating, propulsion through the water by use of the elementary stroke, backstroke, front crawl, finning, sculling, and safety. (F, S, Sum)

 PE 113 (1) Beginning Modern Dance. This course is designed to give the student a background in Modern Dance and its pioneers. It is designed to develop a movement vocabulary and instruction in organization of dance moves into finished compositions. (F)

 PE 122 (1) Freshman Seminar in Physical Education. This is an orientation course that is designed to familiarize prospective PE Majors with the fundamental components of the department, the school, the community, and the discipline. Students will be given the opportunity to observe classes in physical education taught by master teachers. They will also be given a Physical Fitness Test battery to familiarize themselves with the components of Physical Fitness. (F)

 PE 150 (1) Basketball and Volleyball. This course is designed to give the students richer background in the game of basketball and volleyball. Fundamentals and game strategies will be stressed. (F, S) PE 208 (1) Elementary and Secondary Modern Dance and Rhythms. This course is designed for development of a vocabulary of movement, and the application of movements as a means of expression. (F)

 PE 209 (1) Square and Social Dance. This course gives instruction in the fundamentals of social and American square dancing, emphasizing the execution of basic movements, analyses and timing of movements. Emphasis will also be put on skills and techniques for dances suggested by students. (F, S)

PE 210 (1) Modern Composition and Jazz Dance. This course offers instruction in the organization of dance movements into finished and unfinished compositions including modern jazz techniques with the application of these techniques to composition. Students will have opportunities to analyze compositions originated in the classroom. (F, S)

PE 215 (2) Tumbling and Apparatus. This course covers basic knowledge, techniques and practice of fundamental skills of stunts, tumbling and apparatus work. (F, S)

 PE 222 (3) Introduction to Physical Education. Prerequisite: PE 122. This course is a study of the purpose, history, requirements, and opportunities for a career in physical education. (S)

PE 231 (1) Intermediate Swimming. Prerequisite: PE 109 or Deep Water Proficiency. In this course emphasis is placed on improving skills in the standard swimming strokes particularly the American Crawl, side stroke, breast stroke, back crawl, and elementary backstroke. (F, S, Sum)

PE 250 (1) Archery and Golf. In this course emphasis is given to developing fundamentals for archery and golf. The student is taught how to select, purchase, maintain, and properly care for equipment and facilities involved in each activity. (F, S, Sum)

 PE 253 (1) Body Mechanics and Weight Control. The basic intent of this course is to improve body carriage, posture, physical condition, and structure. The student will be exposed to a variety of exercises, weights, and machines. (F)

 PE 254 (1) Bowling. This course is designed for the advanced bowler. The major concern of this course is to afford students opportunities to participate in tournaments and learn methods and techniques of teaching bowling. (F)

 PE 258 (1) Badminton and Tennis. In this course emphasis is given to the fundamentals of tennis and badminton. This includes the basic strokes, serves, and court movements. The student is also taught rules, strategies, and skills of double and single matches. (F, S, Sum)

PE 259 (1) Advanced Swimming. Prerequisite: PE 231. In this course emphasis is placed on techniques of advanced strokes; spring board diving, and preparation for competition. (S, Sum)

PE 270 (1) Basketball and Volleyball. This course is designed to give the student a richer background in the games of basketball and volleyball. Fundamentals, skills, game strategy, and knowledge of rules will be emphasized. (F, S)

 PE 272 (1) Soccer and Touch Football. The main purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with fundamentals, rules and regulations, and game strategy relative to the game of touch football and soccer. (F)

PE 276 (1) Track and Field and Softball. This course emphasizes advanced fundamentals of these activities as well as methods and techniques of teaching them. (S)

 PE 300 (1) Apprenticeship in Physical Education and Sports. Prerequisite: PE 222. This is a field- based experience course designed to provide the junior level students with opportunities to observe and work under a master teacher. (F, S, Sum)

PE 309 (1) Elementary and Secondary Folk and Ethnic and Rhythm Dance. This course gives instruction in dances of a specific people, including related cultural readings. Emphasis will be placed on dances of American and Afro-American people. (F, S) PE 319W (3) Kinesiology. Prerequisite: BIO 234 and BIOL 234. This course is a study of the mechanics body movement including form and style in athletic performance, and an analysis of muscle coordination in sports, gymnastics and ordinary activities of daily life. (F)

PE 320 (3) Adapted Physical Education. This course is a study of procedures and practices for programs that meet the needs of those students who have various disabling conditions. (F, S)

 PE 322 (2) Motor Development and Movement Education. Prerequisite: Anatomy and PE 319– Kinesiology. This course is designed to give students a broad and comprehensive view of the field of motor development and movement education. Students will study prenatal to neonatal development, early motor sequence, perceptual motor area, and competition and the pre-adolescent child. (S)

PE 323 (3) Organization and Administration of Physical Education. Prerequisite: PE 222. This course is a study of the physical education and athletic program including staffing, teaching load, time schedule, finance, public relations, school plant operation, legal implications, and maintenance. (F, S)

PE 350 (2) Measurement, Evaluation, and Statistics in Physical Education. This course is a study of the theory and methods of test administration, evaluation and interpretation of measurement data. The development of basic competencies in use of descriptive statistics and correlation and the evaluation and grading in the physical education program are emphasized. (F, S)

PE 360 (3) Physiology of Muscular Activity. Prerequisite: BIO 234, BIOL 234, and PE 319. This course is a study of the nature of body variation during and resulting from physical exertion. Laboratory experiences deal with physical work capacity, reaction time, cardiovascular stress and anthropometric measures and evaluation. (S) A written report will be required.

PE 401 (3) Research, Classroom Management, and Clinical Practice (A–Elementary Schools, B– Secondary Schools). This course is designed to integrate the research on effective teaching and learning with theory and practice. Students will engage in micro-teaching and will be expected to demonstrate mastery of fourteen competencies measured by the Mississippi Teacher Assessment Instrument. Students will also be introduced to classroom management strategies for effective classroom discipline and teaching routines. The clinical practice will be a field based activity.

PE 402 (12) Clinical Internship in Student Training (A–Elementary Schools, B–Secondary Schools). This course is a continuation of the practical learning experiences engaged in during the 401 course, but in off-campus school and community situations for twelve weeks where opportunity is given to the student teacher to test theories of teaching and learning, to initiate ideas with children. With guidance and supervision, the student teacher is also given the opportunity to develop the ability, initiative and responsibility for planning, guiding and evaluating the total program of the children with whom he/she is working.

PE 406 (1) Aerobic Dance. This course is designed to enable participants to understand and develop skills necessary to improve cardiovascular fitness.

PE 411 (3) Method and Practice in Physical Education. This course in leadership, practices, and teaching physical education activities with adaptations to different age groups. Teaching methods are discussed in the classroom and provision is made for practice in classroom situations. (F, S)

PE 412 (1) Techniques and Skills in Physical Education. Prerequisite: PE 215. This course is designed to develop techniques of teaching skills for activities on mats, uneven parallel bars, horizontal bar, side horse, long horse, vaulting box, trampoline, and still rings. (F, S, Sum)

 PE 415 (2) Individual and Team Sports. In this course emphasis is given to teaching students the progressive skills involved in a variety of individual, dual and team sports. Selection of equipment, tournament planning as well as facilities are discussed. This course is also designed to give students the opportunity to participate and develop competencies in individual and team sports. It is further a purpose of this course that students learn teaching methodology in specific sports activities for elementary and secondary schools. (F)

PE 416W (3) International Ballet Workshop. A workshop designed to give enrichment experiences in ballet with leading ballet teachers of the world. Emphasis on American, Bournonville, Russian Technique. (Sum)

 PE 417 (3) Advanced Modern Dance Workshop. The course is designed to enable participants to understand and be able to plan a comprehensive modern dance program, develop a knowledge of movement terminology, space and time principles, fundamentals of choreography, history of and personalities in modern dance; gain experience in roles of leader and follower, and develop enjoyment of life-time activity with tremendous carry-over value in all three domains: cognitive, psychomotor, and affective. (Sum)

PE 430 (1) Coaching and Officiating. Prerequisite: PE 415. This course is a study of theory, principles, and techniques of coaching and officiating sports. Sports reviewed are selected by students and instructors. Actual practice on the field/floor is required. (F, S, Sum)

PE 444 (2) Physical Education in the Elementary School. Prerequisite: PE 300. This course is a study of trends which have the greatest influence on programs, methods, and practices in physical education. The student will conduct an independent study on some aspect of physical education that interests him/her. (F, S, Sum)

PE 445 (3) Physical Education in the Elementary School. In this course emphasis is placed on methods and materials used in the effective teaching of physical education in the elementary school. Consideration is given to the integration of physical education with other subject matter areas. (F, S, Sum)

PE 489 (2) Principles and Problems of Coaching. This course is designed to deal with the recognitive, discussion, and systematic analysis of controversial issues and problems in coaching and athletics. Topics studied are: psychologic sociological implications of athletics, crowd control, profiles of coaches, women and athletics, financial crisis in athletics, personality traits, structure of athletics, interscholastic athletics, competition below high school level, recruitment of minority athletes and financial aid. (Sum)

PE 490 (2) Theory and Practice of Coaching Football. Designed to give the student experiences in dealing with the football program from a scientific standpoint. The student will be exposed to experiences relative to the application of mechanical, physiological, and kinesiological laws to the football program. The student will complete the psychology of coaching as well as review some of the problems that are specifically related to football programs such as recruiting, theories of the game, organizing practice, sideline coaching, and the rules and regulations of various governing bodies. (S) PE

491 (2) Theory and Practice of Coaching Basketball. Designed to give the student experiences in dealing with the basketball program from a scientific stand-point. The student will be exposed to experiences relative to the application of mechanical, physiological, and kinesiological laws to the basketball program. The student will explore the psychology of coaching as well as review some of the problems that are specifically related to the basketball program such as recruiting, theories of the game, organizing practice, sideline coaching, and the rules and regulations of various governing bodies. (S, Sum)

PE 492 (2) Theory and Practice of Coaching Baseball. Designed to give the student experiences in dealing with the basketball program from a scientific standpoint. The student will be exposed to experiences relative to the application of mechanical, physiological, and kinesiological laws to the baseball program. The student will explore the psychology of coaching as well as review some of the problems that are specifically related to the baseball program such as recruiting, theories of the game, organizing practice, sideline coaching, and the rules and regulations of various governing bodies. (F, Sum)

PE 493 (2) Theory and Practice of Coaching Track and Field. Designed to give the student experiences in dealing with the track program from a scientific point of view. The student will be exposed to experiences relative to the application of mechanical, physiological, and kinesiological laws to the track program. The student will explore the psychology of coaching track as well as review some of the problems that are specifically related to the track program such as recruiting, organizing practice, and the rules of the governing bodies. (Sum)

 

RECREATION

REC 104 (3) Introduction to Recreation. This course presents an orientation to the field of organized recreation in terms of its history, philosophy, and development, and the contribution of organized recreation to the leisure and play movement, to the school and community. (F)

REC 205 (3) Cultural and Recreation Program Planning. The course is designed to provide students a variety of experiences in the development of cultural and recreational opportunities and events for a multicultural society. (F)

REC 218 (3) History and Philosophy of Recreation. This course provides a thorough investigation of the philosophical basis for recreation, history, events, landmark legislation and the formation of the4 profession.

REC 225 (1) Practicum in Recreation Administration. Recreation administration experiences will be obtained for students during the fall semester at local recreation administration agencies institutions. Students will have opportunities to gain experience as an observer in program planning principles and procedures. (F)

REC 305 (3) Facilities, Design and Maintenance. This course provides various learning experiences in facility, equipment, and areas designed uniquely for recreation. Consideration will be given to new trends in building and park designs. Equipment purchase and development will also be discussed. (S)

REC (3) Recreation Leadership. The content of the course is designed to teach various methods and techniques utilized in developing competent recreation leaders. Students will have experiences in conducting recreational programs for all ages. (F)

REC 308 (3) Camp Counseling and Programming. The course is designed to offer experiences in organized camping techniques; induvial and group counseling skills as well as programming procedures which include out-door cookery, camp, crafts, dramatics, nature study, and other camping activities. (S)

REC 317 (3) Urban and Community Recreation. This course is a study of the various aspects, problems and practices of recreational agencies in urban areas. Students will be afforded experiences in the organization of street groups, family projects, commercial groups, and neighborhood schools. (S)

REC 325 (1) Practicum in Recreation Administration. Experiences in recreation administration will be obtained by students at local recreation administration agencies that have viable programs. Students will gain experiences in initiating leadership and programming techniques. (S)

REC 350 (3) Introduction to Leisure Education. Introduces students to the concept of leisure, fundamental, and critical trends, and future perspectives vital for growth and development of leisure attitudes.

REC 404 (3) Recreation Program Design. This course entails a study of various aspects, problems, and practices of agencies governmental, and private programs and their planning with particular emphasis on playground, community and teen center plans and procedures. (S)

REC 405 (2) Outdoor Recreation Programming. Emphasis of this course is placed on the philosophy, scope, and trends in outdoor recreation. It includes planning, administering, programming, and evaluating various outdoor recreation programs. (S)

REC 406 (3) Legal Issues in Recreation. This course provides a legal structure by which students can best learn liability, legal and risk management principles, and understand and develop professional ethics.

REC 415 (3) Current Issues and Trends in Recreation. This course focuses on critical issues and trends surrounding the professional practice of recreation, leisure, play and recreation administration and the challenges for future growth and development. This course will also focus on leisure style development, resource allocation and decision marking for a constantly changing society.

REC 418 (3) Principles, Practices, and Procedures in Recreation. This course provides an overview of service delivery, practice, guidelines, theories, facilitation techniques and evaluation of the recreation and leisure process.

REC 421 (3) Management in Recreation. This course is a study of principles, methods, techniques, organizational patterns, personnel, public relations and administrative problems involved in the management of recreation, leisure and park programs. This course of study includes finance and budget, the art of human relations, communication, problem solving skills and techniques.

REC 423 (3) Research and Evaluation in Recreation. Emphasis is placed on the principal and techniques of research and evaluation in therapeutic recreation to the organization, administration, and objectives of viable therapeutic recreation programs. (Sum)

REC 424 (3) Seminar in Recreation Administration. This course will emphasize review of current recreation administrative literature; completing abstracts, budget planning, community relations and annotated bibliographies; role paling, situation resolution and site visits. Students will be expected to take a major leadership role in the course. (F, S)

REC 425 (9) Recreation Internship. Emphasis is placed on supervised leadership assignments in public or private agencies with emphasis on a variety of recreation leadership experiences common to such organization programs. Students will have the responsibility of planning, implementing and evaluating a special program during internship. (F, S)

 

GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Health

HE 500 Drug Abuse Education. (3 Hours) A comprehensive study of the history of drug and alcohol abuse, drug addiction and drug therapy. The course covers the economic and social impact of drug abuse on the country and the world. Consultants from various fields such as medicine, law enforcement, social agencies and education are utilized in an attempt to relate to participants all facets of the drug problem including possible solutions. The course is open primarily to graduate students, in-service teachers, counselors, guidance directors, and school and other institutional administrators.

HE 501 Foundations of Health Education (3 Hours)This course is designed to be used as an introduction to students in health education. This course outlines the historical development of health education as a profession and examines critical issues facing health educators today. The philosophy of health education and health promotion serve as a common cornerstone to subsequent coursework. Competencies of health educators will be examined. This course explores the foundation of health education in school, community, clinic and worksite settings.

HE 503 Organization and Administration of School and Community Health. (3 Hours) This course explores the school health education community health programs with emphasis on organization and administration of school, public health, voluntary, and private health programs.

HE 550 Research in Health (3 Hours) This course deals with the process of arriving at dependable solutions to problems through the planned and systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of data related to the field of health. Students will also study the scholarly application of the scientific method to the solving of health problems.

HE 600 Public and Community Health (3 Hours) This course is designed to communicate an understanding in the area of public and community. It traces the beginning of public health and community health and studies the relationship between public and community health.

 

Physical Education

PE 505 Practicum in Lifetime Sport. (3 Hours) Designed to study lifetime sports such as tennis, archery golf, swimming, badminton, and many others in which one may participate throughout life.

PE 509 Principles and Problems of Coaching. (3Hours) This course is designed to deal with the recognition, discussion, and systematic analysis of controversial issues and problems in coaching and athletics. Topics studied are: psychological sociological implications of athletics, crowd control, of coaches, women and athletics, financial crisis in athletics, personality traits and anatomical structure of athletes, interscholastic athletic competition below high school level, recruitment of minority athletes and financial aid.

PE 510 Theory and Practice of Coaching Basketball. (2 Hours) Designed to give the student experiences in dealing with the basketball program from a scientific standpoint. The student will be exposed to experiences relative to the application of mechanical, physiological, and kinesiological laws to the basketball program. The student will explore the psychology of coaching as well as review some of the problems that are specifically related to the basketball program such as recruiting, theories of the game, organizing practice, sideline coaching, and the rules and regulations of various governing bodies.

PE 511 Theory and Practice of Coaching Football. (2 Hours) Designed to give the student experiences in

dealing with the football program from a scientific standpoint. The student will be exposed to experiences relative to the application of mechanical, physiological, and kinesiological laws to the football program. The student will explore the psychology of coaching as well as review some of the problems that are specifically related to football programs such as recruiting, theories of the game, organized practice, sideline coaching, and the rules and regulations of various governing bodies.

PE 512 Theory and Practice of Coaching Baseball.(2 Hours) Designed to give the student experiences in

dealing with the baseball program from a scientific standpoint. The student will be exposed to experiences relative to the application of mechanical,physiological, and kinesiological laws to the baseball program. The student will explore the psychology of coaching as well as review some of the problems that are specifically related to the baseball program such as recruiting, theories of the game, organizing practice, sideline coaching, and the rules and regulations of various governing bodies.

PE 513 Theory and Practice of Coaching Track and Field. (2 Hours) Designed to give the student experiences in dealing with the track program from a scientific point of view. The student will be exposed to experiences relative to the application of mechanical, physiological, and kinesiological laws to the track program. The student will explore the psychology of coaching track as well as review some of the problems that are specifically related to the track program such as recruiting, organizing practice and the rules of governing bodies.

PE 540 Organization and Administration of Physical Education In Two and Four Year Colleges. (3 Hours) Study of the organizational structure of physical education in two and four year colleges. The course will cover theory, professional preparation and practices and administration. The course will show how administrative theories are developed. It will dwell on the broad process of administration that might be designed as decision making, communicating, activating, planning and  evaluating.

PE 543 Organization and Administration of Sport. (3 Hours) A study of the various organizations and administration patterns of athletics in schools, colleges, universities, and professional athletics.

PE 550 Research in Physical Education. (3 Hours) Study and application of research techniques to selected problems in health, physical education, and recreation.

PE 552 Biomechanics. (3 Hours) In-depth study of the application of mechanical principles to athletic performance. The study will make application of laws of balance, motion, force, work and energy, to track and field, baseball, football, swimming, diving, gymnastics, basketball, golf, and tennis.

PE 553 Advanced Exercise Physiology. (3 Hours) Prerequisite: Human Physiology and/or Introductory. Course in Exercise Physiology. Lectures, discussions and experiments dealing with the structure, function and metabolism of skeletal and cardiac muscles. Emphasis on correlating muscle function with metabolic events. The biochemical basis of adaptation of muscle function is considered.

PE 560 Sociology of Sport. (3 Hours) The course will include the study of processes and patterns of individual and group interaction, the forms of organization of social groups the relationships among them, and group influences on individual behavior  within a sport context will be discussed.

PE 587 Independent Study. (1 Hour) Implementation of individual student research project under the guidance of an advisor.

PE 589 Independent Study. (2 Hours) Opportunity for students to undertake independent study and research under the direction of a faculty member. The student will submit a written report and may be asked to stand a comprehensive examination of his work.

PE 590 Thesis Writing and Research In Physical Education. (1-6 Hours) An independent investigative work in physical education. The candidate chooses a problem, but approval by his chairman is required. Credit is granted only after thesis is completed and approved by the department.

 

Sport Science

SC 501 Strength & Conditioning (3 hours) This course will enable the student to develop knowledge and expertise in the areas of strength training, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, reaction time, speed, and agility in traditional and non-traditional sports. Emphasis will be placed on implementation and measurement of the above programs in conjunction with athletic development.

SC 501L Strength & Conditioning Lab (1 hour)This lab will enable the student to develop practical knowledge and expertise in the areas of strength training, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, reaction time, speed, and agility in traditional and nontraditional sports. Emphasis will be placed on hands-on and measurement of the above areas n conjunction with athletic development.

SC 545 Sport Psychology and Sociology (3 hours) This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the field of social psychology and the theories that apply to the world of sport and physical activity. This course will focus upon and provide an overview of the major social factors and theories that affect those involved in sport. In-depth discussion of the interactions between the athlete, team, coach and spectators will occur.

SC 550 Internship (3/6 hours) The internship is the capstone experience for the Graduate Sport Science student. The internship allows the student to work and learn outside of the classroom at an approved site selected by the student. This internship is designed to be a mutually beneficial experience and provide a practical, experiential learning environment for competent, energetic students. The student is required to complete a total of 250 hours (per 3 hour credit) working at an approved internship site.

SC 600 Thesis (3/6 hrs) Students select a topic for original research; conducts and writes their research during the course of the class.

SPM 510 Sport Marketing. (3 hours) This course addresses the principles of sport marketing which include the areas of marketing, promotion, and fundraising within the context of interscholastic, intercollegiate, amateur, and professional sports. The course will include an overview of the past and present sport business industry and market; sport marketing theory and systems; the content, pricing, distribution, and promotional techniques of the sport product; media relations; endorsements and sponsorships; and licensing.

SPM 512 Facility Design and Maintenance. (3hours) This course will provide the student with the practices and principles of planning, designing, constructing and developing sport facilities, including swimming pools, recreation centers, gymnasiums, fitness centers, golf courses, stadiums, ice skating rinks, skateboard parks, ball-fields and much more. Significant emphasis is placed upon wise land-use practices, current planning, design, construction and development techniques and standards, and, efficient, effective and practical recreation facility planning, design, construction and development.

SPM 515 Governing Bodies & The Law. (3 hours) This course is designed to provide the graduate student with information concerning the history, basic structure and governing principles of various sport agencies. The course will include, but is not limited to an examination of case law (collective bargaining, contracts, etc.), the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and professional sports leagues in the United States and Europe.

SPM 530 Sport Finance. (3 hours) This course is an examination of the principles of economics, budgeting, and finance as it applies to the sport industry.

SPM 543 Sport Administration (3 hours) A comprehensive study of the various organizations and administrative patterns of athletics in schools, colleges, universities and other professional sport organizations. This course provides an introduction to the study of administrative considerations of various sport programs, including aims, policies, principles, staffing, scheduling, finance, facilities and equipment, maintenance, legal considerations, risk management, publicity and program evaluation within the realm of sport management and administration.

SPM 560 Ethics of Sport. (3hours) This course is designed to provide the graduate student with information concerning ethical theories and issues relating to sport and physical activity.

SPM 590 Sport Internship (3/6 hours) The internship is the capstone experience for the Graduate Sport Science student. The internship allows the student to work and learn outside of the classroom at an approved site selected by the student. This internship is designed to be a mutually beneficial experience and provide a practical, experiential learning environment for competent, energetic students. The student is required to complete a total of 250 hours (per 3 hour credit) working at an approved internship site.

SPM 600 Thesis (3/6 hours) Students select a topic for original research; conducts and writes their research during the course of the class.

 

Therapeutic Recreation

TREC 104 (3) Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation. This course provides orientation to the field of therapeutic recreation in terms of its history, philosophy, development, practice procedures and the contribution of therapeutic recreation to the school, community, and client. (F)

TREC 218 (3) History and Philosophy of Therapeutic Recreation. This course provides a thorough investigation of the philosophical basis for therapeutic recreation, history, events, landmark legislation and the formation of the profession.

TREC 225 (1) Practicum in Therapeutic Recreation. Learning experiences will be provided for students during the fall and summer at local therapeutic recreation agencies. Students will have opportunities to gain experience as an observer in programming procedures.

TREC 313 (3) Implications of Disabling Conditions in Therapeutic Recreation. This course is designed to provide students with knowledge, and skills in planning and developing opportunities and for persons with various disabilities and the implications related to service delivery.

TREC 325 (1) Practicum in Therapeutic Recreation. Experiences will be obtained by students at local agencies institutions that have viable therapeutic recreation programs. Students will gain experiences in initiating leadership and programming techniques and procedures. (S)

TREC 329 (3) Programs Design and Evaluation in Therapeutic Recreation. This course presents a study of the various therapeutic recreation programs and problems encountered in recreation program planning for the special population. (S)

TREC 415 (3) Current Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation. This course focuses on critical issues and trends surrounding the professional practice of therapeutic recreation and the challenges for future growth.

TREC 418 (3) Principles, Practices, and Procedures in Therapeutic Recreation. This course provides an overview of service delivery, practice, guidelines, theories, facilitation techniques and evaluation of the therapeutic recreation process.

TREC 421 (3) Management in Therapeutic Recreation. This course is a study of the principles, methods, techniques, organizational patterns, personnel, public relations and administrative problems involved in the management of therapeutic recreation programs.

TREC 423 (3) Recreation and Evaluation in Therapeutic Recreation. Emphasis of the course on the principles and techniques of research and evaluation in therapeutic recreation to the organization, administrators, and objectives of viable therapeutic recreation programs. (Sum)

TREC 424 (3) Seminar in Therapeutic Recreation. This course is designed to provide students with current information that pertains to issues, practices and procedures in therapeutic recreation. Emphasis will be placed on reviewing the literature, doing case studies, and abstracts.

TREC 425 (9) Therapeutic Recreation Internship. Emphasis is placed on supervised leadership assignments in public or private agencies institutions with emphasis on a variety of therapeutic recreation leadership experiences common to such organizational programs. Students will have the responsibility of planning, implementing, and evaluating a special senior program during internship. (F, S)