EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCES (EXSS)
Professional Activity Courses - Open to physical education majors and minors only.
208. Aerobic Dance Fitness (1) *
211. Badminton (1) *
213. Basketball (2) *
214. Cooperative Activity Learning (1)*
217. Folk Dance (1) *
218. Football (1) *
219. Golf (1) Fee*
221. Women's Gymnastics (2) *
223. Handball-Racquetball (1)*
225. Soccer (2) *
227. Softball (1) *
228. Strength and Conditioning Training (1) *
229. Swimming-Lifeguard Training (2) *
230. Tennis (2) *
231. Track and Field (2) *
232. Volleyball (2) *
*Development of knowledge and skill competencies necessary for teaching each activity, with emphasis on skill progressions, practice opportunities, and error diagnosis and correction.
Main Courses
260. Water Safety Instructor (2) American Red Cross Water Safety
Instructor Certificate will be issued to those students qualifying. P, current
advanced lifesaving certificate.
261. Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care (2) Instruction in
first-aid and emergency care procedures. The American Red Cross Advanced First
Aid and Emergency Care Certificate will be awarded to those students
qualifying.
262. Lifeguard Training Instructor (2) Principles and techniques for
teaching American Red Cross Basic Water Safety, Emergency Water Safety,
Lifeguard Training, and Lifeguard Training Review courses. 4S. P, 150.
267. Controlling Stress and Tension (2) Psychophysiology of stress and
its relationship to health, with emphasis on identifying and understanding
personal stress patterns and learning appropriate stress management techniques
such as relaxation, cognitive intervention strategies, meditation, autogenic
training, and physical activity.
269. Peak Performance (2) Examines approaches to psychological
training which lead to peak performance in sport and other endeavors. Develops
individualized training procedures for maintaining optimal arousal,
motivation, concentration, and confidence.
279. Motor Development (2) Developmental changes in motor patterns of
children and adults; methods of diagnostic evaluation of motor skill
performance and the selection of appropriate movement experiences.
285. Principles of Teaching Physical Activities (3) General principles
and practical experiences related to analysis of movement skills, correction
of movement errors, and pre-instructional planning applied specifically to
teaching physical activities.
286. Sports Officiating (1) Guiding principles and standards; rules,
mechanics and procedures for officiating sports common to secondary school
interscholastic and community club programs. Consult department before
enrolling.
a. Basketball (Men and Women's Rules)
b. Baseball-Softball
f. Volleyball
288. Historical and Philosophical Perspectives of Sport and Physical
Education (3) Study of the development of sport and physical education
from ancient societies through the 20th century; history of philosophic
thought and influences on current practices.
294. Practicum
a. Movement Experiences for Children (1) [Rpt./1] P, 279, 285.
320. Psychological Foundations for Exercise and Sport (3) Examines
principles of motor learning and performance; psychological factors such as
personality, anxiety, and motivation which influence learning and performance;
and psychology of exercise. P, PSYC 101.
350. Movement Experiences for Elementary School Children (2)
Development of knowledge and skill competencies necessary for teaching
fundamental movements, rhythms and dance, gymnastics, games and sports to
children. Open to physical education majors only.
351. Elementary School Physical Education (2) Purposes and practices
of physical education at the elementary school level; instruction in
recommended activities; teaching and evaluation techniques; class
organization.
354. Theory of Coaching (2) Advanced instruction in sports common to
secondary school curricula; teaching and coaching principles, advanced
techniques, and organizational and practice methods. P, 285 (not required for
athletic coaching minor).
a. Aquatics (2) P, 169d, 229.
b. Baseball (2)
c. Basketball (2) P, 213.
f. Softball (2) P, 227.
g. Tennis (2) P, 230.
h. Track and Field/Cross Country (2) P, 231.
i. Volleyball (2) P, 232.
355. Physical Education Instruction Strategies (2) Analysis of
alternative models of teaching physical education; research of teaching
physical education; and systematic analysis of physical education teacher
effectiveness. Open to majors only. P, 285, 394b or CR.
360. Functional Kinesiology (3) Anatomical and mechanical factors
affecting human movement, particularly in sport and exercise situations. Open
to physical education majors only. P, PSIO 201, 202, MATH 117R/S.
371. Special Physical Education (3) Designed to provide the knowledge
and experience necessary for the physical education and recreation of persons
having various handicaps. Three hours per week of related experiences by
arrangement required. P, PSIO 201, 202.
373. Physiological Basis of Physical Education and Athletics (3)
Physiological responses and adaptations to physical activity in various
populations and environments; emphasizes fitness evaluation and application of
training principles for exercise and sport. Open to physical education majors
only. P, CHEM 103a-103b, 104a-104b, PSIO 201, 202.
374. Physiological Basis of Physical Education and Athletics Laboratory
(1) P, CR 373.
377. Techniques in Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries (3)
Prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries; practical
experience in application of preventive taping and bandaging. P, PSIO 201,
202.
380. Motor Learning (3) Introductory investigation of principles
underlying the production of skilled motor behavior, factors which determine
the quality of motor performance, and how humans acquire and perfect motor
skills. P, 360, PSYC. 101. Writing-Emphasis Course* for physical education
majors.
381. Measurement and Evaluation (3) Tests and measurements in physical
education; data analysis techniques for test evaluation, test construction,
and grading; experience with tests of fitness,sport skills, and sociometric
measurements.
385. Principles of Athletic Coaching (3) Duties, responsibilities and
ethics of the athletic coach; the role of interscholastic sport in public
school settings with emphasis on administrative functions, legal liability,
facilities coordination, and game and contest management. P, 8 units of 200-
or 300-level EXSS course work.
394. Practicum
a. Athletic Coaching (3) P, 354, 360, 373, 374, 377.
b. Physical Education Teaching (1) P, 285 and professional activities requirement.
410. Sport in Contemporary Society (3) Study of contemporary sport
from the perspectives of its personal, social, cultural, economic and
educational dimensions. May be convened with 510.
452. Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary School (3) Theory
and methods of providing movement experiences for young children; emphasis
placed upon curriculum development, methods of teaching, class organization,
and management. Practical experiences at the elementary level. Open to
physical education majors only. P, 221, 231, 285, 350.
477. Advanced Sport Injury Management (3) Advanced techniques in
recognition, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of athletic
injuries. 2R, 3L. P, 377 and a minimum of 300 clinical hours in athletic
training or physical therapy.
495. Colloquium
g. Kinesiology (2) [Rpt./1] P, PSIO 462. May be convened with 595g.
497. Workshop
a. Physical Education Student Teaching Forum (1) Open to physical education majors only. CR, TTE 493a or 493b.
*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, Satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).
510. Sport in Contemporary Society (3) For a description of course
topics see 410. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper
on one issue of contemporary sport. May be convened with 410.
524. Behavioral Management of the Injured Athlete (3)
Behavioral/psychological processes involved in the rehabilitation of the
injured athlete, pain perception, and the use of behavioral approaches in
sports medicine. P, PSIO 201, 202, PSYC 101.
527. Psychology of Sport and Exercise (3) Examines the effects of
motivation, personality, attitudes, competition and group dynamics on sport
performance as well as the psychological effects of exercise, exercise
adherence and exercise addiction. (Identical with PHL 527).
529. Psychological Interventions and Ergogenic Aids for Peak Performance
(3) The application and effectiveness of ergogenic aid mechanisms,
particularly psychological interventions, in enhancing performance.
536. Administration of Sports Programs (3) Designed to provide a
theoretical framework for students pursuing sports management careers and
others interested in various functions involved in the conduct of sport
programs.
566. Physical Activity in Aging and Chronic Diseases: Psychosocial Aspects
(3) Psychosocial dimensions of exercise programs designed for populations with
chronic diseases as well as for older populations.
580. Evaluation of Athletic Injuries (3) Advanced study of the
etiology, pathology, and clinical signs of common athletic injuries. Emphasis
on clinical evaluation of athletic injuries by the athletic trainer. P, 377;
800 hrs. of clinical experience in athletic training.
581. Therapeutic Modalities (2) Advanced study of the role of
hydrotherapeutic and electrotherapeutic agents in the rehabilitation of
athletic injuries. P, 580.
582. Anatomical Basis of Sport Injuries (3) Comprehensive survey of
bones, ligaments, muscles, nerves, and vessels of the trunk and upper and
lower extremities, with emphasis on their relationship to sport injuries. 2R,
3L. P, CR 580.
583. Medical Aspects of Sports Injuries (3) Common surgical procedures
and post-surgical immobilization techniques used in the management of
sports-related injuries; implications for post-surgical therapeutic exercise
programs. P, 580, 582.
584. Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries (3) Principles in the
planning and implementation of rehabilitation programs for injured athletes
with emphasis on application of contemporary therapeutic exercise techniques.
P, 580.
585. Issues in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine (3) Current
issues and trends in athletic training and sports medicine with emphasis on
the professional preparation of athletic trainers and the role of the
certified athletic trainer in athletic health care delivery systems. P, 580.
586. Physical Education and the Law (3) Investigation and analysis of
legal parameters within which the physical educator and coach operate;
negligence theory; common defenses; product liability; insurance; legal
implications for program development and methodology.
588. Legal Aspects of Sports Administration (3) Development of
administrative and coaching techniques from the legal perspective. Analysis of
personnel procedures, purchase of equipment, athletic associations,
certification, transportation, medical procedures, officiating, and the
handicapped athlete as influenced by litigation. P, 586.
593. Internship
a. Sports Medicine (2) P, 581, 584.
b. Sport Psychology (1-3) [Rpt./6 units] P, 529.
595. Colloquium
g. Kinesiology (2) [Rpt./1] P, 562. Graduate-level requirements include leading discussion of one of the colloquium topics and preparation of a mini-grant proposal on a colloquium topic. May be convened with 495g.
597. Workshop
a. Biofeedback: Theory and Application (1)
793. Internship
a. Sport Psychology (1-3) [Rpt./12 units] P, 529.