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The Sport Business and Professional Development course is designed to improve the ability of students to be professional in the work place, describe their accomplishments, build their resumes, and sell their idea/themselves in situations like professional networking, company meetings, response to proposals for services, and interviews. It teaches verbal and written communication skills, professional etiquette, service learning, multicultural awareness, and workplace integration for new jobs.
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This course will provide an overview of the academic and professional sport management industry. Topics and challenges specific to the industry will be examined. Students will learn basic professional career paths, tasks, and duties of sport managers with a focus on practical examples of sport management skills and strategies, as well as relevant theoretical concepts.
This course prepares students with the knowledge and practical skills to conduct pre-participation health screenings and administer comprehensive assessments of health-related physical fitness. Emphasis is placed on evaluating cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, body composition, and flexibility in apparently healthy individuals. Students will learn to interpret assessment results, determine readiness for exercise, and design safe, effective, and scientifically grounded exercise prescriptions tailored to client goals and health status.
- Prerequisites:
- BIOL 201 and BIOL 202
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The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with an understanding of basic scientific principles essential to working successfully with athletes as a coach.
Tools and techniques for assessing learning and performance of children in physical education. Procedures for assessing motor performance of children with disabilities emphasizing available assessment tools, interpretation of data, preparation of Individualized Educational Programs (IEP), and due process.
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- HP 295, HP 313, HP 333
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The student will gain knowledge and skills that will allow them to take and pass a reputable group exercise instruction certification, develop/instruct a wide variety of group exercise formats and monitor and modify the exercise of participants in a group exercise.
This course is designed for individuals interested in advanced study in the field of sports medicine. The course will provide advanced study or orthopaedic assessment techniques, application of therapeutic exercise and modalities, and rehabilitation techniques.Spring, Summer
- Prerequisites:
- HLTH 210, HP 340 and Select One: BIOL 201, BIOL 220, or BIOL 325
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This course focuses on using physical activity and exercise to prevent, manage, and treat chronic health conditions and promote physical activity and exercise in special populations, including children and adolescents, pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with chronic diseases. Students will explore acute and chronic responses to exercise in these groups, with an emphasis on designing evidence-based programs that address their unique needs. Topics include cardiovascular, metabolic, and musculoskeletal conditions, along with considerations for promoting health, improving quality of life, and enhancing functional capacity in diverse populations.
This course will prepare teacher candidates to recognize, understand, apply, and analyze methodologies within the PK-12 developmental adapted physical education settings. Candidates will learn practical procedures and practices for teaching essential content within PK-12 DAPE settings. Candidates will learn organizational and managerial practices for the teaching environment and will apply this knowledge in various teaching situations.
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- HP 313, HP 333
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This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of Mosston's teaching styles. Students will gain knowledge in the spectrum of teaching styles and their application in the teaching of physical education.
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- HP 201, HP 295, HP 330
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Study of how children learn motor skills in physical education during the developmental stages. Basic principles of the human body as they relate to the physical, physiological, and psychological factors that affect motor skill acquisition, performance, retention, and transfer in the teaching of physical education and DAPE.
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- Majors only
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Introduction to collaboration and consultation strategies and techniques used with personnel associated with the IEP process in a PK-12 DAPE program. Personnel includes, but may not be limited to, general physical educators, guardians, students, related services, community agencies.
- Prerequisites:
- HP 333, HP 388
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Supervised school-based practicum teaching physical education/developmental adapted physical education to students with disabilities.
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- HP 388, HP 425
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Introduction to the principles of applied behavior analysis with specific application to physical education/developmental adapted physical education. Methods to manage, motivate, and teach responsible behaviors in a variety of physical activity settings to students with and without disabilities.
This course will examine the biomechanical basis of human movement as well as the use of movement analysis technologies. Application to activities of daily living, sport, and exercise will be investigated.
This course provides students with information on the planning, development, and administration of sport facilities (i.e., physical education, athletics, recreation, fitness/wellness centers, etc.).Spring, Summer
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This course provides a comprehensive examination of nutrition principles as they apply to physically active individuals across the lifespan. Topics include macronutrient and micronutrient metabolism, energy balance, hydration strategies, and dietary guidelines for diverse populations. Students will explore the scope of practice for exercise science professionals in relation to nutrition, understand ergogenic aids, and analyze the impact of physical activity on nutritional needs.
- Prerequisites:
- HP 314
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This course will provide students with an understanding of concepts, techniques, and strategies in sport sales.
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This course explores the dynamic and evolving world of sport sponsorship, a critical component of the sport industry¿s marketing and revenue strategies. Students will examine the principles, practices, and strategic considerations involved in securing, managing, and evaluating sponsorships in professional, collegiate, and grassroots sport contexts.
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This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to recognize, understand, apply, and analyze critical methodologies within the K-12 physical education setting. Students will develop an understanding regarding how to provide practical procedures and practices for teaching essential content within the K-12 physical education setting. Students will further develop an understanding of organizational and managerial practices in the teaching environment. Students will apply this knowledge in various teaching situations.
- Prerequisites:
- HP 201, HP 295, HP 388
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This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates for the physical education teaching environment. Students will be required to take part in a K-12 physical education practicum experience. Students will apply various physical education teaching methodologies learned during their K-12 Methods in Physical Education course.
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- HP 201, HP 295, HP 388
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Basic understanding of the theoretical and practical applications of the sport science areas of physical education related to coaching. Current issues and topics addressing the principles and problems of the prospective interscholastic coach.
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of advanced principles in designing and implementing sport-specific training programs for athletes. Students will develop expertise in resistance training, plyometrics, speed and agility training, and aerobic endurance training, applying principles of exercise prescription and periodization. Topics include needs analysis, exercise selection, training frequency, load management, rest periods, and safety considerations. The course emphasizes developing performance through scientifically-based methods, addressing the unique physiological demands of strength, power, speed, and endurance. Additionally, students will gain practical skills in program design across all phases of training, with considerations for age, sport seasons, and injury prevention.
- Prerequisites:
- HP 208, HP 314
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This course introduces students to governing bodies and regulatory structures of esport organizations. Students explore the structure and function of esports governing bodies, such as: BEA, ESL, IESF, NACE, and NEA. Students also explore the concept of a player bill of rights, various rule sets, and conference structures for various esport leagues. The class will cover the various organizational goals and administrative functions of the esport ecosystem¿s various governing bodies and learn about the history of how these bodies developed. Requires admission to the Esport Management Minor program.
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This course is designed to provide knowledge and understanding of the principles of economics, budgeting, and finance as it applies to the sport business industry.
- Prerequisites:
- ACCT 200 or consent of instructor
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