Professional Physical Education (PEP) *See also: (PRPE)
301.
Physical Education in Secondary Schools.
(3)
Organization, methods, skills necessary to teach a wide variety of team sports. Four hours per week.
Corequisite: 319 and 444.
305.
Teaching Exercise.
(3)
An overview of the educational concepts, performance techniques, program design and leadership skills needed to teach group exercise. The course will include analysis and application of effective exercise procedures for all fitness levels.
Prerequisite: 326L and PRPE 2165.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Exercise Science.
319.
Physical Education in the Elementary School.
(3)
Introduction to all methods of teaching elementary physical education. Four hours per week.
Prerequisite: PRPE 2150 and PRPE 2170 and PRPE 2175.
Corequisite: 301 and 444.
326L.
Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology.
(3)
Study of the immediate and long-term effects of exercise on physiological systems of the human body.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2210 and BIOL 2210L.
351.
Clinical Exercise in Physical Therapy Online.
(3)
This online course addresses physiological effects of exercise related to systems of the body with emphasis on the cardiopulmonary and neuromuscular systems. We apply these principles for designing specialized exercise programs for effective patient care.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2210 and BIOL 2225.
373.
General Medical Conditions in Athletic Training.
(3)
This course is designed to provide information relative to general medical conditions. Emphasis will be placed on the etiology, development and treatment of pathophysiological processes.
Prerequisite: 481 and PRPE 2145.
374.
Therapeutic Modalities.
(3)
This course is designed to provide information relative to the physiological principles and operational procedures of contemporary therapeutic modalities as they relate to the care and treatment of athletic injuries.
Prerequisite: PRPE 2145.
375.
Pharmacology in Athletic Training.
(3)
This course is designed to provide the athletic training student with an understanding of pharmacological applications and governing pharmacy regulations relevant to athletic training.
Prerequisite: 374.
391 / 591 / 691.
Problems.
(1-3, no limit Δ)
Restriction: permission of instructor.
400.
Student Teaching in the Elementary School.
(6)
Prerequisite: 444 and 466 and EDPY 303 and EDPY 310.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
410.
Assessment in Physical Education.
(3)
Provide physical education students the ability to select, design, and implement performance-based assessment.
Prerequisite: 301 and 319 and 444.
Corequisite: 430 and 466.
430.
Classroom/Behavior Management in Physical Education.
(3)
Provide physical education students with strategies and techniques for effective classroom/behavior management.
444.
Teaching and Learning in Physical Education.
(3)
Theories and concepts related to teaching physical education.
Prerequisite: PRPE 2150 and PRPE 2170 and PRPE 2175.
Corequisite: 301 and 319.
461.
Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools.
(6)
Prerequisite: 444 and 466 and EDPY 303 and EDPY 310.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
466.
Adapted Physical Education.
(3)
The field of adaptive and corrective physical education and its relationship to the regular curriculum in PE.
Prerequisite: 301 and 319 and 444.
467.
Physical Disabilities and Causes.
(3)
(Also offered as SPCD 467)
Investigation of etiology, characteristics and treatment appropriate for individuals with physical disabilities who are in public sector, schools and exercise programs.
469.
Management Concepts in Sport and Fitness Settings.
(3)
This course is designed to prepare prospective managers, directors and program coordinators for sport and fitness settings. Human relations and management skills will be emphasized.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Exercise Science.
470 / 502.
Designs for Fitness.
(4)
Focuses on physical fitness assessment and exercise prescription and includes 1) use of field tests and laboratory tests to appraise physical fitness levels; 2) designs of individualized physical fitness programs; and 3) evaluation of exercise programs.
Prerequisite: 326L and PRPE 2155 and PRPE 2165.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Exercise Science.
471.
Exercise and Disease Prevention.
(3)
Identification and analysis of current disease prevention issues related to exercise, physical activity and lifestyle.
Prerequisite: 326L and PRPE 2165.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Exercise Science.
473.
Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries.
(3)
Designed to provide the athletic training student with the basic components of a comprehensive rehabilitation pro-gram, therapeutic goals, modalities and exercise, progression criteria and methods of evaluating/re-evaluating and recording rehabilitation progress.
Prerequisite: 374 and BIOL 2210 and BIOL 2210L and BIOL 2225 and BIOL 2225L and PRPE 2135 and PRPE 2145 and PRPE 2165.
474.
Athletic Training Administration.
(3)
The student will learn to plan, coordinate and supervise administrative components of an athletic training program for a high school, college or professional athletic organization.
Prerequisite: 374 and 481.
475 / 503.
EKG Interpretation.
(3)
Anatomical and physiological approach to the interpretation of resting 12-lead electrocardiograms. Course fee.
Prerequisite: 326L.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Exercise Science.
476 / 508.
Exercise Testing and Interpretation.
(3)
Practical and theoretical skills necessary to safely conduct graded exercise tests on treadmills and ergometers.
Prerequisite: 470 and 475.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Exercise Science.
478 / 579.
Sports Physiology.
(3)
The student will learn to properly analyze any sport in terms of specific conditioning demands and be able to design a training prescription for any sport.
Prerequisite: 326L and PRPE 2165.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Exercise Science.
479.
Organization and Administration of Physical Education.
(3)
Program building, including criteria for the selection of activities and progression, and other factors affecting course of study such as facilities, equipment, budget, laws, policies, professional responsibilities.
480 / 582.
Principles of Coaching.
(3)
This course consists of an in-depth study of the coaching profession, helping students develop an understanding of the nature of the profession and its inherent responsibilities.
481.
Athletic Training Clinical II.
(4)
Provide an introduction to basic clinical skills used in the professional activities of the athletic trainer. Fieldwork in the athletic training room is included. Minimum of 200 clinical hours.
Prerequisite: PRPE 2145.
483.
Athletic Training Clinical III.
(4)
Provide the athletic training student with an opportunity to apply clinical skills. The athletic training student gains practical experience through assignment to an approved clinical instructor. Minimum of 200 clinical hours.
Prerequisite: 481.
486.
Ergogenic Aids for Sport Performance.
(3, may be repeated one time)
The use of ergogenic aids, whether pharmacological, technological or psychological is widely used in sport. This course will focus on identifying and exploring the effects of researched ergogenic aids.
Prerequisites: 326L and CHEM 2120.
Restriction: Admitted to the Exercise Science Program.
488.
Athletic Training Clinical IV.
(4)
Provides the opportunity to apply clinical skills and gain field experience through assignment to an off-campus high school and/or clinic setting. Minimum of 200 clinical hours.
Prerequisite: 483.
489.
Research in Athletic Training.
(3)
This course is designed to examine evidence-based practice, patient outcomes and research in the field of athletic training.
Prerequisite: 375 and 473 and 483 and PRPE 2140.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Athletic Training.
490.
Topics in Athletic Training.
(4)
This course is designed to examine current topics, career development, practice analysis and transition to practice in the field of athletic training.
Prerequisite: 375 and 473 and 483 and PRPE 2140.
Restriction: admitted to B.S. Athletic Training.
493 / 593.
Topics.
(1-3, no limit Δ)
495.
Practicum.
(3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Planned and supervised professional laboratory or field experiences in agency or institutional setting.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
498.
Exercise Science Senior Seminar.
(1, repeatable one time)
A capstone for Exercise Science students in their last semester of the program. The course bridges the gap between undergraduate education and Exercise Science research.
Restriction: Exercise Science students in last semester of program.
499L.
Emergent Response in Athletic Training.
(4)
Best practices to manage traumatic injuries, respiratory and circulatory arrest, and acute illness will be presented, discussed, and practices as outlined in the educational competencies set by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification.
Prerequisite: PRPE 2110 and PRPE 2130 and PRPE 2135 and PRPE 2140 and PRPE 2145.
500.
Exercise Science Seminar.
(1)
Designed to orient students to Exercise Science graduate programs and serves as a forum for exchange of research in the field.
501.
Advanced Exercise Physiology.
(3)
Specific topics of interest to those who need an introduction to the practice of exercise physiology and to become familiar with research possibilities and career opportunities in the field of exercise physiology.
502 / 470.
Designs for Fitness.
(4)
Focuses on physical fitness assessment and exercise prescription and includes 1) use of field tests and laboratory tests to appraise physical fitness levels; 2) designs of individualized physical fitness programs; and 3) evaluation of exercise programs.
Prerequisite: 326L and PRPE 2155 and PRPE 2165.
503 / 475.
EKG Interpretation.
(3)
Anatomical and physiological approach to the interpretation of resting 12-lead electrocardiograms. Course fee.
Prerequisite: 326L.
507.
Research Design in HPER.
(3)
(Also offered as HED 507)
Emphasizes an understanding of different research designs, their level of sophistication and their application from both a theoretical and practical point of view.
508 / 476.
Exercise Testing and Interpretation.
(3)
Practical and theoretical skills necessary to safely conduct graded exercise tests on treadmills and ergometers.
Prerequisite: 502 and 503.
509.
Media and Public Relations in HPER.
(3)
Introduction to principles of public relations publicity and crisis management in HPER and sports administration.
510.
Curriculum Construction in Physical Education.
(3)
Designed for those individuals engaged in curriculum development and revision. Theoretical and practical application for construction of physical education courses/programs.
516.
Seminar in Physical Education.
(3)
The course covers current topics, trends and issues in physical education and sport.
527.
Metabolic Considerations of Exercise Science.
(3)
An advanced study of the methodology, techniques and applications of biochemistry research as it applies to metabolic aspects of exercise and nutritional biochemistry.
Prerequisite: 501.
Restriction: admitted to M.S. Physical Education or Ph.D. Physical Education, Sports and Exercise Science.
528.
Neuromuscular Basis of Human Performance.
(3)
Designed to relate concepts of nerve and muscle physiology to physical performance. Selected applied topics, as well as research techniques used in their field, are investigated.
Prerequisite: 326L.
530.
Laboratory Procedures and Instrumentation in Applied Physiology.
(3)
Use of all routine testing procedures and instrumentation in the Center for Exercise Laboratory. Requires considerable extra-class independent work in the laboratory. Completion of this course is mandatory for any student planning to use the laboratory facilities.
Prerequisite: 326L.
532.
Body Composition.
(3)
Covers theoretical and applied aspects of body composition assessment. Students critically analyze currently used and newly developed laboratory and field techniques for evaluating body composition.
Prerequisite: 470.
539.
Introduction to Sport Administration.
(3)
Provides the opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in the broad field of sport administration to identify the skills, knowledge and experiences needed by managers of sport programs. Analyze potential career opportunities.
540.
Sport Sociology.
(3)
Investigates: a) the reciprocal impact of sport on society; b) individual and group behavior as influenced by social relationships within social settings; and c) the multiple roles of sport in cross-cultural contexts.
541.
Ethics in Sport and Fitness.
(3)
Designed to promote critical self-evaluation, examine one’s philosophy/values, refine moral reasoning skills and study moral/ethical issues in sport and exercise environments.
544.
Physiology of Resistance Training.
(3)
This course is intended to be an advanced study of the tissue and systems research published on acute and chronic physiological adaptations known to occur with resistance training.
Restriction: admitted to M.S. Physical Education or Ph.D. Physical Education, Sports and Exercise Science.
545.
Sport Leadership.
(3)
Study of leadership theory and its application to the effective administration of sport programs. Course also examines current sport leadership research as well as the governance of amateur and professional sport organizations.
547.
Sport Marketing and Promotions.
(3)
A study of the current approaches sport managers utilize for conducting relationships with consumers in sport environments. The course will focus on evaluation of sport sponsorships, promotional strategies and development of a marketing plan.
548.
Financing Sport.
(3)
A study of the approaches sport managers utilize for acquiring revenue and managing funds in sport environments. The course will focus on economic impact studies, public subsidization of sport facilities and innovative revenue acquisition strategies.
550.
Governance of Intercollegiate Athletics.
(3)
A study of the relationships evident in intercollegiate sport environments. The course will focus on evaluation of policies established, ramifications for violation of rules and the procedures utilized by the NCAA to govern inter-collegiate athletics.
561.
Risk Management in Sport.
(3)
Study of safety, negligence and liability in sport. Designed to help teachers, coaches, facility managers, program directors, etc. develop the knowledge and skills to recognize and eliminate dangerous situations before they become a problem.
562.
Exercise in Extreme Environment.
(3)
Classic and recent published research is used to explore the altered exercise-related human physiology during human exposure to our main environmental stressors–altitude/ hypoxia, heat/dehydration, positive g-forces and micro-gravity.
Prerequisite: 530 or permission of instructor.
566.
Legal Aspects of Sport.
(3)
A study of selected areas of the law and how they relate to the world of sports, physical activity, physical education and recreation. An emphasis will be placed on current issues and practical applications.
Prerequisite: 561.
570.
The Analysis of Teaching Physical Education.
(3)
Investigates education in contemporary society, examines theories and styles of teaching, reviews research related to teaching, studies methods for determining teacher effectiveness and discusses other topics related to teaching physical education.
571.
Assessment and Data Literacy in Physical Education.
(3)
This course provides graduate students with an enhanced understanding of data driven decision making, data literacy, and assessment as related to standards-based curriculum development in physical education.
572.
Issues and Methods in Elementary Physical Education.
(3)
This course is designed to examine the current issues confronting elementary physical education. Students will consider the role elementary physical education plays in the development of the total child and the physically educated student.
573.
Critical Issues in Secondary Physical Education.
(3)
This course is designed to examine the issues confronting secondary physical education. Students will review historical perspectives as they relate to current trends in the field of secondary physical education.
575.
Sport Facilities Planning and Construction.
(3)
This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of planning, design and construction of athletic, physical education, recreation and sport facilities and the relationship of facilities to programs.
576.
Sport Event Management.
(3)
Provides students with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to propose, develop and conduct sport-related contests and special events. Also covers elements of facility and game management.
579 / 478.
Sports Physiology.
(3)
The student will learn to properly analyze any sport in terms of specific conditioning demands and be able to design a training prescription for any sport.
Prerequisite: 326L and 502 and PRPE 2165.
582 / 480.
Principles of Coaching.
(3)
This course consists of an in-depth study of the coaching profession, helping students develop an understanding of the nature of the profession and its inherent responsibilities.
583.
Sociopolitical Issues in Teaching Physical Education.
(3)
Presents an introduction to sociopolitical issues in teaching and teacher socialization and varying perspectives surrounding the study of how teachers adopt the values, skills, knowledge, and cultural norms of the profession of teaching.
584.
Readings in Physical Education Teacher Education.
(3)
Provides an introduction to research in physical education teacher education. Readings, discussion, and writings serve to deepen understanding literature and guide students to identifying an area of interest for their capstone project, thesis, or dissertation.
588.
Sport Psychology I.
(3)
Investigates theories and applied techniques for psychological skills enhancement in sport and physical activity settings. Main topics include arousal management, imagery, self talk, concentration control and feedback principles.
589.
Sport Psychology II.
(3)
Investigates theory and applied interventions that enhance psychological skill development in sport and physical activity settings. Main topics include motivation, goal setting, self-esteem, decision-making, group cohesion, injury/pain control and termination issues specific to sport.
590.
Supervision of Physical Education Programs.
(3)
Designed to examine supervisory theory and research to help students acquire an understanding of all the areas supervision in physical education encompasses and to assist the student to develop specific supervisory skills.
591 / 391 / 691.
Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Restriction: permission of instructor.
593 / 493.
Topics.
(1-3, no limit Δ)
595.
Advanced Field Experiences.
(3-6, no limit Δ)
Restriction: permission of instructor.
598.
Directed Readings in Physical Education.
(3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
599.
Master's Thesis.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
604.
Dissertation Seminar.
(3)
This course is designed to assist doctoral students in the preparation and writing of their dissertation proposal. Students focus their research project, and prepare their draft dissertation proposal and PowerPoint presentation.
Prerequisite: 507 and EDPY 511.
Restriction: admitted to Ph.D. Physical Education, Sports and Exercise Science.
612.
Organizational Theory in Sport.
(3)
Examines current research related to organizational study in amateur, professional and commercial sport. Requires analysis of topic related to sport organization goals and effectiveness, structure, strategy, change, politics and organizational culture.
Prerequisite: 545.
614.
Sport Consumer Behavior.
(3)
This course will compare and contrast the various research methodologies most commonly practiced in sport marketing settings. Through systematic analysis of the sport marketing mix, students will demonstrate proficiency in conducting and presenting sport market research.
Prerequisite: 547.
618.
Seminar in Sport Research.
(3)
Provides an understanding of the foundational research and literature in Sport Administration. An in-depth literature review of a selected topic will be conducted and future research questions will be identified.
625.
Writing for Professional Publication.
(3)
Designed to guide the student through the process of writing, organizing, illustrating and submitting scientific papers for publication in scholarly journals.
627.
Seminar in Applied Physiology.
(3)
Latest research on specific topics of present interest is synthesized, presented and discussed. Course requires independent work, active participation in class discussions and advanced standing in exercise physiology.
628.
Cellular and Molecular Considerations of Exercise Science.
(3)
An advanced study of methodology, techniques and applications of biochemistry research applicable to exercise science. Emphasis will be placed on many of the applied and molecular aspects in research.
Prerequisite: 501 and 535.
Restriction: admitted to M.S. Physical Education or Ph.D. Physical Education, Sports and Exercise Science.
691 / 391 / 591.
Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Restriction: permission of instructor.
696.
Internship.
(3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Restriction: permission of instructor.
698.
Directed Readings in Physical Education.
(3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Restriction: permission of instructor.
699.
Dissertation.
(3-12, no limit Δ)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
