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Interdisciplinary course explores the theories and skills of interpersonal communication, mass madia, rehtoric, and culture to evaluate how sports are portrayed and consumed.  Topics include types of communication for different roles, the effects of race, gender, politics/nationality and gender on types of sports communication, the evolution of sports media including its role in sports and society, as well as biases and trends.  Sports rhetoric, mythology, and heroism are examined.  Learning outcomes evaluated by a performance assignment.

 

Introduces principles and practices of teaching various kinds of rhythmic activities. Prerequisite: PED 30833 Elementary Physical Education Methods or consent of the instructor.

Examines component in professional preparation for careers in physical education, recreation and related areas. Examines centrality of sports in modern society. Topics include psychological effects of sports, roles of youth sports, team cohesion and psychology of injury rehabilitation. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology or SOC 10153 Social Thought.

Course is designed to teach students the roles of the three energy yielding nutrients as they contribute to physical conditioning. Topics include the effect of eating habits on the energy necessary to maintain body functions at rest and during a variety of physical activities and will include lab experiences.

Detailed study of athletic injuries including physiology of injuries, theories of rehabilitation and the use of various modalities in treating athletes. Includes discussion of current issues in sports. Prerequisite: PED 20533 Athletic Injuries.

Course designed to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, theories, principles, and procedures involved in the design, planning, and furnishing of sports facilities. Topics also include aspects associated with the development, implementation, and operations of sporting events.

Course is designed to address legal issues in physical education, recreation, and sport management. Areas covered include the history of law in sport, negligence, tort as well as constitutional and labor laws as they apply to physical education, recreation, and sport.

Students observe and work under the guidance of professionals in the fields of sport, fitness, or recreation.  Topics addressed include daily operations and special considerations in facility or event management.  Prerequisite:  PED 11133 History and Principles of HPER.

Emphasizes practical applications for all age ranges in resuscitation and emergency treatment of strokes, heart attacks, burns, cuts, abrasions and broken bones. Detailed application of an AED is also emphasized. Red Cross certification in First Aid and Adult, Child, Infant CPR and AED is awarded upon completion. Students are certified as Red Cross instructors in these areas. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing.

Provides knowledge of physical development of the child and awareness of resources for the child's activity and recreation. Emphasis on materials and activities that provide optimal physical development for each individual. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology.

Provides observation and teaching experiences in physical education in elementary and preschool classes and/or youth sports or recreation programs. Requires work in school settings. Co requisite: PED 30833 Teaching Elementary Physical Education.

Learn and use major concepts of health education, human movement and physical activity of central elements to foster active healthy lifestyles. Address integration of physical education and health concepts across curriculum instruction.

Emphasis on development of a personal philosophy of recreation and importance of recreation in modern life. Develop skills needed to administer recreation programs in schools, churches and community.

Study of the science of human motion and movement of the body and its parts. Emphasis on factors affecting the use of implements, such as force, friction, elasticity, projection and angles, to analyze and improve performance. Prerequisites: BIO 10043 Principles of Biology, BIO 20343 Human Anatomy and Physiology or consent of instructor.

Study of physical education adapted to those whose physical inadequacy or functional defect can be improved through physical activity. Develop and understand physical education program for gifted, retarded, handicapped and disadvantaged students.

Studies the physical responses of the human body to the stress induced by physical activity. Prepares students interested in the physical training of both athletic and nonathletic population groups. Prerequisites: BIO 10042 Principles of Biology Lab and BIO 10043 Principles of Biology, BIO 20342 Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab and BIO 20343 Human Anatomy and Physiology or consent of instructor.

Lab experiences used to study the physical responses of the human body to the stress induced by physical activity.  Includes testing, interpretation of results, and exercise prescription.

Observe and work under guidance in a school or recreation setting. Volunteer coaching opportunities. Prerequisite: One coaching methods course, consent of supervising coach.

Observe and work under guidance of professionals in sports administration including  athletic directors, eligibility, sports information, sport governance bodies, marketing, compliance, and budgeting. Topics to include how these roles work together to run a sports program and to understand the different disciplines and their relationship under the umbrella of sports administration.  Prerequisite:  PED 11133 History and Principles of HPER.

Observe and work under guidance of certified athletic trainers in basic principles and skills of athletic training. Prerequisites: PED 10732 First Aid, PED 20533 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, consent of athletic trainer.

Provides the student with hands-on experience and observations of an allied health exercise science professional.  Practicum focuses on rehabilitation techniques and theories and basic administrative duties for a healthcare facility.

 

Observe and work under guidance in facility supervision, fitness testing, programming, care and maintenance of equipment, etc. Prerequisites: PAC 10131 Coed Weight Training, PAC 11131 Lifetime Fitness, PED 34533 Exercise Physiology.

Observe and work under guidance in facility supervision, fitness testing, programming, care and maintenance of equipment, etc.
Prerequisites: PAC 10131 Coed Weight Training, PAC 11131 Lifetime Fitness, PED 34533 Exercise Physiology.   

Observe and work under guidance with The College intramural program, Kansas Kids' Fitness Day, Student Activities Force, Ottawa Recreation Commission, and Ottawa Retirement Village. Prerequisites: PED 23733 Teaching Fall Sports, PED 31833 Recreation and Sports Programming.

This course is a study of the principles related to the selection and use of teaching techniques for secondary physical education. Aspects include the understanding of the value of physical activity for healthy lifestyles, the evolvement of curriculum for the P-12 physical education, current trends in physical education instruction, understanding of student learning styles and developmental characteristics of the secondary student. Emphasis will be given to the development of effective teaching skills including organization and management of the secondary environment, assessment of student learning in all learning domains, fitness development and evaluation, motivation of the learner, curriculum development including program,  year, unit, and daily planning.

Observe and work under the guidance of a certified strength and conditioning specialist, performance enhancement specialist, or certified personal trainer.  Student performs tasks including fitness testing, creating, implementing and evaluating programs, and coaching and supervising clients.

Complete study of human anatomy in preparation for an allied health/exercise science/teaching profession. Covers eleven systems of the human body with an emphasis on skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Explores how the human body works during exercise and recovery.

Students explore a particular area of interest though selected readings, assignments, lectures or field experiences.

Lab experiences used to study the anatomy of the human body.  Designed to increase understanding of locations of structures and their functions during exercise and recovery.

Student experiences the field of exercise science in a program, management, and leadership role beyond the formal course of study.