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Examines aspects and skills of psychology of sports including personality, motivation, goal setting, mental skills, team building, and coaching styles and strategies.  Scrutinizes the centrality of sports in society and how sport reflects society in key areas including race/culture/religion, youth/parenting, socioeconomics, media, violence, gender, and sexuality.

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.

Study of current recreation programs in both large and small communities.  Topics include the development of a personal philosophy of recreation as well as the leadership skills needed to administer recreation programs in a variety of settings.  Fieldwork and collaborative group work required.

Study of the science of human motion and movement of the body with an emphasis on factors affecting the body and the use of implements.  Topics include development of the ability to apply knowledge of functional anatomy, motor development, and outside forces to analyze movement, increase performance, and reduce injury.

Examination of current concepts and trends in adapted physical education, including the ability to assess, plan, and modify physical education programs to meet the unique needs of individuals.

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 and sports leadership positions including athletic directors, eligibility, sports information, sport governance bodies, compliance, athletic advancement, academic support, and student athlete development.  Topics include how these roles work together to lead a sports program.  Students exposed to the different disciplines and their relationship under the umbrella of sports adminisration/leadership.  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 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.

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.