Understanding human behavior in sports situations. Psychological and sociological principles as they relate to athletics, coaching and sport. Prerequisite: SOC 120 or permission of instructor. CC, WI

This course closely examines standards and guidelines underlying operation of a fitness or sport facility. Topics may include risk management; policy development; planning, organizing and evaluating facilities; and marketing, budgeting and public relations in facilities. The course will have a lab component that requires students to visit several fitness or sport facilities.

Theory class that provides a comprehensive overview of health and wellness. Explores topics including nutrition, weight management, physical fitness, stress management, substance abuse and disease prevention. (0.5 credit.)

Study of the function of the different body systems relative to exercise. Emphasis on scientific theories and principles underlying the development of strength, endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. Practical application of course content in terms of conditioning and training. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 101, 102 and 207; and CHM 101, 102, 201 and 202; or permission of instructor. NSL

Focuses on underlying physiologic theories supporting proper diet and training techniques for the athlete. Addresses the physiologic basis for the development of muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, power and speed, along with cellular energy systems used in training and performance. (0.5 credit.) Prerequisite: BIO 110 or BIO 102.

Study of anatomy, mechanics and human motion specific to motor performance. Emphasis on the skeletal and muscular systems and the biomechanical principles related to sports skills. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 102 or BIO 110. NSL

This course provides the students with the application of best practices in instruction and learning related to health and physical education. The students will develop appropriate lesson planning strategies that relate to differentiated instruction, assessment, and pedagogy. Students will complete a total of five observation hours. Prerequisites: Admission into the Education Program

This course provides the students with the competencies necessary to screen and evaluate the needs of individuals with various physical and/or mental disabilities. The students will develop appropriate goals and learning objectives in the area of motor fitness as well as adapting activities based on the needs of the individual are emphasized. Students will complete a total of 4 observation hours. Prerequisites: EDU206

Basic instruction in concepts and techniques in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Students receive certification in CPR, first aid and AED. Three hours lecture, three hours lab.

Assessment and development of the basic components of physical fitness. Discussion of the principles of exercise prescription based on current practices in the field of exercise science, physiology, medicine and physical education. Three hours lecture, three hours lab.