Exercise Science / Physical Education: Courses
General Courses | Professional Preparation Courses | Advanced Courses

General Courses

100 Principles of Fitness. The basic principles of fitness, with emphasis on development of a wellness concept. Various physical assessments are used to determine a student’s levels of fitness and individual programs are explored for the purpose of establishing a lifetime positive attitude toward activity. Includes classroom and laboratory experience. Required of all students, recommended for out-of-season athletes. Fall, spring.

101 Physical Education Activities. The fundamental skills and techniques of various activities which students may select. May be repeated once with different activities. Additional fees for equestrian classes will apply. Fall, spring.

109 American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. Development of the skill and knowledge required in a swimming emergency. Upon satisfactory completion, students earn American Red Cross certification. (An additional fee is charged by the American Red Cross.) Fall.

115 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. Classroom and laboratory experience involving the major phases of athletic injuries, with special emphasis on the initial steps of injury evaluation. Students are provided with practical experiences in injury prevention and evaluation techniques. (Prerequisites: ESPE 100 or concurrent, ESPE 201 or concurrent, BIOL 101 or 104 or concurrent, Athletic Training major, Physical Education major, Exercise Science major.)

133 American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor’s Course. Methods for planning, conducting and evaluating swimming and water safety courses. (Prerequisite: ARC Lifeguard Training Course. (An additional fee is charged by the American Red Cross.) Spring.

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140 Athletic Training Clinical Observation. Observation in athletic training procedures. The student gains knowledge and experiences in basic athletic training procedures
and policies.

142 Orthopedic Taping and Wrapping. Laboratory experience to review and test the clinical skills related to palpation, taping, wrapping, and orthosis fabrication. Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or 104 or concurrent, ESPE 140 or concurrent, ESPE 11 5 or concurrent, ESPE 100 or concurrent, ESPE 201 or concurrent, Athletic Training Major.

201 Red Cross First Aid and Emergency Care. Development of knowledge, skills and personal judgment in first aid, CPR, airway obstruction and rescue breathing. Upon satisfactory completion, students earn American Red Cross certification in First Aid, Adult, Child, and Infant CPR. (An additional fee is charged by the American Red Cross.) Open to freshmen. Fall, spring.

203 History and Principles of Physical Education, Sport and Recreation. Relationships among physical education, sport and recreation through history, including principles,
objectives and programs. Various philosophies are explored as a basis for developing a personal philosophy relating to each area. Fall.

218 Rhythmic Activities. The development of rhythmic movement principles taught in the elementary and secondary schools. Designed for elementary and secondary teachers. Open to freshmen. Fall.

222 Instructional Methods in Physical Education. Planning for instruction in physical education with emphasis on activities appropriate for all elementary students. Designed
to assist physical education majors and minors present lessons, develop unit plans, observe various teaching styles and address assessment techniques. Fall.

225 Anatomy. An introduction to gross anatomical structure. Designed for exercise science/physical education majors and students in related fields of interest. Fall.

230 Motor Learning and Development. Examination of motor skill acquisition and application to skill performance. Factors influencing motor learning such as growth and development, neural mechanisms, and optimal teaching strategies are explored. Fall.

236 Sports Technique I. Individual techniques and teaching methods in soccer and track and field. Open to freshmen. Spring.

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237 Sports Technique II. Teaching and officiating methods and techniques for use in tennis, badminton and volleyball. Open to freshmen. Fall.

238 Sports Technique III. Teaching and officiating methods and techniques for use in team and individual sports. Open to freshmen. Spring.

250 Human Physiology. Introduction to physiological mechanisms which govern systemic organ function. Designed for exercise science/physical education majors and related fields of interest. Spring.

300 Kinesiology. The theory and practical application of basic facts, laws, principles and concepts of biomechanicalmovement, with attention given to the physiological and anatomical study of muscles. (Prerequisite: ESPE 225, 250.)

301 Basketball Theory. Materials, organization and methods of coaching basketball at the middle and senior high school levels. Emphasis is on fundamental principles for successful teaching and coaching. Fall.

302 Organization of Intramurals. The organization of a comprehensive intramural program, with major emphasis on philosophy, objectives, rules and policies, scheduling, reporting and promotional techniques. Fall.

309 Theory and Practice. Practical application of methods and techniques of teaching physical education activities. Students teach in the required exercise science physical education program. (Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.) Fall, spring.

311 Exercise Physiology. A theoretical and practical examination of how the body responds and adapts to exercise. Laboratory work is designed to familiarize students with equipment for measuring physiological function during exercise. (Prerequisite: ESPE 250 or permission of instructor.) Fall.

315 General Medical Conditions. Classroom and laboratory experience will explore general medical, dermatological and pharmacological considerations for the athlete. Students will gain practical experience in evaluation and treatment of such conditions. (Prerequisites: ESPE 216, 225, 250, Athletic Training major.)

316 Physical Education for the Classroom Teacher. Combined theory and applied technique, providing elementary teachers with general knowledge of specific physical
education objectives and principles. Students teach their peers lessons in self-testing activities, games, rhythms and movement exploration. Fall.

320 Therapeutic Exercise. A lecture and laboratory class studying the components of therapeutic exercise. Emphasis is placed on the rehabilitation of athletic injuries, and return to sport considerations. (Prerequisites: ESPE 216, 300 or concurrent, 315, Athletic Training major.)

321 Football Theory. A brief history of the origin of football and its evolution into the modern game, including playing rules. Students complete a coaching booklet addressing
such aspects as offense, defense, kicking game, scouting, game strategy and practice organization. Fall.

325 Orthopedic Assessment I. Classroom and laboratory experience will cover intermediate level orthopedic evaluation techniques. Course content will include reviewing basic injury evaluation skills, with emphasis on posture and range of motion evaluation, along with practice and assessment of special tests.

326 Orthopedic Assessment II. Classroom and laboratory experience will cover advanced level orthopedic evaluation techniques. Course content will include reviewing basic injury evaluation skills, with emphasis on advanced special tests and neurological evaluation.

330 Therapeutic Modalities. This course explores the theory behind, and the principles of use of therapeutic modalities. Proper application techniques including indications, contraindications, and safe operating procedures will be covered. Students will gain practical experience in a laboratory setting.

333 Adapted Physical Education. A theoretical and practical approach to physical education for the physically and mentally disabled student. The use of rhythms and other
tools as they relate to developmental patterns of movement including lifetime sports skills will be part of various laboratory experiences. Spring.

339 Theory and Application of Strength and Conditioning. Theory and practice in development and administration of comprehensive strength and conditioning programs with
special emphasis placed on athletes. (Prerequisites: ESPE 219, 225 and 250) Fall.

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345 Athletic Training Clinical Skills I. Laboratory and practical experience to review and test the clinical skills taught during pre-requisite coursework. Clinical skill development experiences are provided in the athletic training facility, at intercollegiate events, or at an off campus clinical site.

346 Athletic Training Clinical Skills II. Laboratory and practical experience to review and test the clinical skills taught during pre-requisite coursework.Clinical skill development experiences are provided in the athletic training facility, at intercollegiate events, or at an off campus clinical site.

350 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education and Exercise Science. Statistical methods and assessment techniques applied to physical education and exercise science. Criteria for selecting tests, statistical techniques, and tools for assessing fitness, skills and attitudes will be examined. (Prerequisite: ESPE 250 or 311) Spring.

390 Topics in Exercise Science. An in-depth study of a special topic, which varies from semester to semester depending on specialties of the professor teaching the course. May be repeated with a different topic.

401 Athletic Training Administration. Organizing and administering an athletic training program and facility, with emphasis on program management, human resources, budget planning, facility design, record keeping, liability, and legal considerations. (Prerequisites: Athletic Training major, senior standing.)

402 Capstone: Administration of Physical Education and Sport. Organizing and administering a physical education or sport program, with emphasis on legal considerations, public relations, personnel, program, facilities, equipment and financial management. Spring.

404 Senior Seminar. The use of statistical tools and methods needed for research in Exercise Science/Physical Education. The student is required to make a formal presentation as a culminating senior experience. (Prerequisite: senior standing.) Fall.

405 Athletic Training Exam Prep. A preparation course for athletic training majors wishing to sit for the Board of Certification Exam. (Prerequisites: Athletic Training major,
senior standing.)


441 Athletic Training Skills V. Laboratory and practical experience to review and test the clinical skills taught during the second and third year of the athletic training program. Clinical skill development experiences are provided in the athletic training facility, at intercollegiate events, or at an off-campus clinical site. (Prerequisites: ESPE 300, 320, 336, 339 or concurrent, BIOL 209, Athletic Training major.)

445 Athletic Training Clinical Skills III. Laboratory and practical experience to review and test the clinical skills taught during pre-requisite coursework.Clinical skill development experiences are provided in the athletic training facility, at intercollegiate events, or at an off campus clinical site.

446 Athletic Training Clinical Skills IV. Laboratory and practical experience to review and test the clinical skills taught during pre-requisite coursework.Clinical skill development experiences are provided in the athletic training facility, at intercollegiate events, or at an off campus clinical site.

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199 Exploratory Internship. Does not count toward a departmental major.

299 Experimental Course.

399 Capstone:Professional Internship. The professional internship will provide an opportunity for students to test their career interests and develop job-related skills through college-approved work experiences and to bring them in contact with professionals in the field. Students will make a formal presentation following the conclusion of the internship.

451 Independent Study. A program of supervised reading, research or work in an area of special interest to the student. (Prerequisite: written departmental permission.)

499 Advanced Experimental Course.

Graduate Courses

500 Biomechanics. This laboratory driven course involves the study of the mechianical principles, analytical methods, and instrumentation systems involved in the analysis of human movement.

501 Athletic Training Administration. Organizing and administering an athletic training program and facility, with emphasis on program management, human resources, budget planning, facility design, record keeping, liability, and legal considerations.

510 Athletic Health Symposium. This course is designed to examine various topics of an athlete's health. Topics of sports medicine, nutrition and conditioning will be emphasis. The course targets undergraduates, as well as allied health professionals, physical educators, coaches and nurses. This course is for academic credit as well as professional continuing education.

515 Advanced Therapies. Classroom and laboratory experiences involving advanced therapeutic techniques. Topics may include, but are not limited to muscle energy, massage, and acupressure techniques.

520 Advanced Exercise Physiology. Acute and chronic effects of exercise on various body systems. Princples of training, exercise prescription, and the role of physical activity in health and disease. Physiological and biochemical basis of exercise responses and adaptations will be explored, as well as, how they relate to exercise testing and/or prescription.

525 Therapeutic Exercise. A lecture and laboratory class studying the components of therapeutic exercise. Emphasis is placed on the rehabilitation of athletic injuries, and the return to sport considerations.

526 General Medical Conditions. Classroom and laboratory experience will explore general medical, dermatological and pharmacological considerations for the athlete. Students will gain practical experience in the evaluation and treatment of such conditions.

545 Advanced Clinical Skills I. Laboratory and practical experience to review and evaluate the advanced clinical skills taught in previous coursework. Professional development for the entry level professional will be emphasized.

546 Advanced Clinical Skills II. Laboratory and practical experience to review and evaluate the advanced clinical skills taught in previous coursework. Professional development for the entry level professional will be emphasized.

595 Thesis (1-12) Capstone Course. Design and perfomance of research leading to an MS degree in Athletic Training.