Exercise Science Courses
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COURSE NUMBERCOURSE NAMEDEPARTMENTCREDIT HOURSYEARCOURSE DESCRIPTION
ANAT 210Senior Competency PracticumExercise Science4SophomoreThis course is designed to provide students with a systemic approach to the study of the human body with an emphasis on application to human movement. Students will learn an introduction to anatomical terminology followed by the microscopic and gross anatomy of the integumentary, reproductive, immune, digestive, urinary, muscular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. Designed for students interested in allied healthcare fields. Non-majors are welcome after initial registration. Co-req: ANAT 210L. Fall.
ANAT 210LApplied Human AnatomyExercise Science0SophomoreLab component of ANAT 210 Applied Human Anatomy. Co-req: ANAT 210. Fall.
ANAT 220Applied Human Anatomy LabExercise Science4SophomoreThis course is designed to introduce students to the functions of the human body at the chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, and systems level with an emphasis on application to human movement. Study of the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune, reproductive, and endocrine systems will be covered. Designed for students interested in allied healthcare fields. Non-majors are welcome after initial registration. Satisfies scientific thinking exploratory. Prerequisite: ANAT 210 with a C" or higher. Spring."
ANAT 220LApplied Human PhysiologyExercise Science0SophomoreLab component of ANAT 220 Applied Human Physiology. Co-req: ANAT 220. Spring.
KIN 121International Honors Experience SeminarExercise Science2FreshmanThis course presents a basic study of medical terminology. Prefixes, suffixes, root words, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, abbreviations, and symbols are included in the content. This course is intended to assist those studying in medical and allied health-care fields by learning a system for defining, using, spelling, and pronouncing medical words. Basic principles of documentation and the various forms used by allied health-care professionals are also encompassed in this course. Same as BIO 121. Fall.
KIN 310Medical Term and Doc for Allied Hlth ProfExercise Science3JuniorThis course examines an encompassing perspective of diversity and inclusion within various sport settings. Specifically, the course provides students with an analysis and understanding of the various ways that people within sports can differ and how power differences impact life and sport experiences, opportunities and outcomes. In particular, this class will focus on diversity issues as they relate to race, ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality, and physical ability/disabilities. Fulfills Diversity exploratory requirement.
KIN 315Diversity and Inclusion in SportExercise Science3JuniorThis course provides an up-to-date examination of current trends, issues and practices pertaining to the areas of health and wellness. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting and applying current facts and examining attitudes impacting one?s understanding of health and wellness in contemporary society. Various formats of analysis and research will be used to establish how a liberally educated person incorporates inter-disciplinary knowledge to research and offer solutions to a societal health/wellness issue. Fulfills Civic Learning Exploratory.
KIN 480Health/Wellness Issues and Trends in SocieExercise Science4Junior
KIN 483Fitness InternshipExercise Science1Junior
PED 004Big Data and the Professional WorkplacePhys Ed/Health Science/Recreation1FreshmanParticipation courses involving a variety of sports and activities. Each sport course includes the origin of the sport, etiquette, fundamental skills, rules, and strategy. Students registered for PED 009:Varsity Athletic credit and PED 004:Cardio in the same semester may not count their athletic practices/workouts towards course requirements for the Cardio course. Course fees may be associated with some activity classes. Fall and spring.
PED 009Physical Education ActivityPhys Ed/Health Science/Recreation1FreshmanStudents who participate in a varsity sport(s) as a player, manager, cheerleader or dance team member may take PED 009. A student may receive only one credit for a particular sport each academic year. Fall and spring.
PED 110Varsity SportsPhys Ed/Health Science/Recreation2The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training program provides lifeguards with the skills and knowledge necessary to keep patrons of aquatic facilities safe in and around the water. Skill Prerequisite: Must be able to swim 300 yards, tread water for 2 minutes, and retrieve a 10lb object from a 7-10 ft. depth in 1 minute, 40 seconds. Course Fee: $37. Graded Pass/Fail. Spring.
PED 112Lifeguard TrainingPhys Ed/Health Science/Recreation2The American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course provides instructor candidates the training needed to teach courses in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants? progress. Prerequisite: Candidates must be at least 16 years old (proof of age required) by last class session and successfully complete the basic skills test the first night of class. Basic Skills Strokes: Front Crawl, 25 yds.; Back Crawl, 25 yds.; Sidestroke, 25 yds.; Breaststroke, 25 yds.; Elementary Backstroke, 25 yds.; Butterfly, 15 yds. Candidates must also maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water and tread water for 1 minute. On demand ? Fall or Spring.
PED 115Water Safety InstructorPhys Ed/Health Science/Recreation1FreshmanResponsibilities, mechanics, and techniques of officiating volleyball are learned through practical experience. IHSAA certification is available. Course fee: $45 (fee also covers PED 116). Fall.
PED 116Officiating in VolleyballPhys Ed/Health Science/Recreation1Responsibilities, mechanics, and techniques of officiating basketball are learned through practical experience. IHSAA certification is available. Course fee: $45 (fee also covers PED 115). Spring (1st half).
PED 234Officiating in BasketballPhys Ed/Health Science/Recreation3SophomoreThis course serves as an introduction for students who may enter a profession that includes the teaching and/or coaching of physical activities. Students will be presented with history, philosophies, and principles underlying the current status and nature of physical activity and sport within the school curriculum and society. The course will introduce background information and include discussion on sport psychology, pedagogy, and physiology. Fall.
PED 333Intro Teach and Coach Physical ActivitiesPhys Ed/Health Science/Recreation1JuniorA study of offensive and defensive strategies and techniques, practice and game responsibilities, rules and related coaching concepts and ideas are covered. PED 234 is highly recommended as a prerequisite. Spring, odd academic years (second seven weeks).
PED 334Coaching Baseball and SoftballPhys Ed/Health Science/Recreation1JuniorA study of individual player?s offensive and defensive skills, different offensive and defensive systems of play and other coaching responsibilities. PED 234 is highly recommended as a prerequisite. Spring (first seven weeks).
PED 335Coaching BasketballPhys Ed/Health Science/Recreation1JuniorHistory, rules, offensive and defensive systems of football, current trends, and coaching methods are covered. PED 234 is highly recommended as a prerequisite. Fall (first seven weeks).
PED 336Coaching FootballPhys Ed/Health Science/Recreation1JuniorA study of team strategy, systems of play, rules, mechanics of skill development, team selection, practice organization, drills, scouting, and team statistics. PED 234 is highly recommended as a prerequisite. Fall, even academic years (second seven weeks).
PED 337Coaching VolleyballPhys Ed/Health Science/Recreation1JuniorA study of the coaching techniques for each of the track and field events including the organization and administration of track meets, daily practice structures, and psychology of coaching track and field event competition. PED 234 is highly recommended as a prerequisite. Spring, even academic years (second seven weeks).
PED 338Coaching Track and FieldPhys Ed/Health Science/Recreation1SophomoreA study of team strategy, systems of play, rules, mechanics of skill development, team selection, practice organization, drills, scouting, and team statistics. PED 234 is highly recommended as a prerequisite. Fall, odd academic years (second seven weeks).
PED 339Coaching SoccerPhys Ed/Health Science/Recreation1SophomoreThis class is designed to teach students how to develop a comprehensive swimming program. Course content will include the practical development of coaching philosophy, swimming skills and progressions, training principles, practice organization, fundamentals of diving and how to develop an overall season plan. The course will also include an introduction to swimming software. On demand ? Fall or spring (seven weeks).
PED 480Coaching SwimmingPhys Ed/Health Science/Recreation1SeniorPrevious course content is integrated into a practical experience in a coaching setting. Prerequisite: Departmental Consent.

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