Kinesiology Courses

Designed to teach novice swimmer basic swimming skills.

Review of basic strokes. Instruction in competitive strokes. Basic diving instruction. May be repeated to a maximum of two hours.

Development of personal safety skills and techniques of aquatic rescue for lifeguarding; certification in American Red Cross Life Guard Training may be obtained.

Prepares the student for complete American Red Cross Water Safety Instruction Certificate.

Fundamental skills of alpine skiing; required Student Union ski trip for the purpose of instruction and practice on snow.

Development of skills and knowledge of sailing.

The course includes a refinement of basic skills and discussion of sailing theory and sailboat racing tactics. May be repeated to a maximum of two hours.

Cycling as a means of transportation, leisure activity, and fitness medium. Emphasis placed on safety, bikepacking, and cycle maintenance. Student must furnish a bicycle (ten-speed recommended). Field trips required.

Backpacking as a lifetime leisure activity. Emphasis on equipment, safety, techniques, and trip planning. Field trips required.

Fundamentals of grip, stance, footwork and badminton strokes.

Rules, techniques and strategy of four wall handball.

Fundamental skills, rules, techniques and strategy of racquetball.

River canoeing as a lifetime leisure activity. Emphasis on safety, techniques, trip planning, and equipment. Field trips required.

History, fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, rules, strategy and safety skills of bowling.

Emphasis on skill progressions in tumbling and vaulting with an introduction to apparatus and balance work. Principles of training, conditioning, and spotting included.

Emphasis on skill progressions for the Olympic events. Principles of training, conditioning, and spotting are included. May be repeated to a maximum of three hours.

History, fundamental skills, techniques, terminology, nomenclature, rules, strategy and safety skills of fencing.

Advanced compound offenses and defenses; detailed work on competitive techniques. May be repeated to a maximum of two hours.

Skills and safety factors of hunting and fishing; Missouri hunting, fishing, and conservation laws and principles upon which these laws are founded.

Aerobic Dance is an exercise program of choreographed routines involving continuous rhythmic activity. The combination of motor skills, jogging, dancing, and vigorous exercise are set to music in a motivational manner. The routines are designed to be simple enough for all individuals to be successful as they move toward cardiovascular fitness.

Understanding folk and square dance skills, directional patterns, structure.

Scientifically founded isotonic and isometric weight training programs; development of cardiovascular and muscular endurance, strength and flexibility.

Review of the 50 basics and introduction to the 25 extended basic skills and patterns of Western Square Dance.

Adapted physical activity to meet the needs of students with disabilities and other physical limitations. May be repeated for credit.

Basic skills of power volleyball.

A variable content course designed to develop lifetime skills in sports, fitness, and/or leisure activities. Activities selected will vary according to demand. Course may be repeated any number of times provided the same activity is not retaken.

Ballroom dances: technique, lead and style.

Cultural aspects of archery throughout history; target archery, field archery, bowhunting and bowfishing.

Fundamental tennis skills and mechanical principles. Rules, courtesies and etiquette.

Instruction in intermediate and advanced elements of strokes and strategy used in singles and doubles. May be repeated to a maximum of two hours.

Choice and use of clubs, form to be used, rules and courtesies of golf.

Correction of errors in basic strokes with all clubs. Application of mechanical principles. Instruction concerning strategy used on different golf courses in variable weather. May be repeated to a maximum of two hours.

Fundamental falling (ukemi), holding techniques (Katamewaza), basic mat and free exercises (mat randori), and history of judo.

Basic throwing techniques of judo; all mat techniques required for third degree brown belt status (sankyu). May be repeated to a maximum of two hours.

Introduction to self-defense techniques including combative and defensive stances and position, taisabaki movement, parries, counterattack movement, hold releases, attack techniques, and ground defense.

This course introduces the physical education major to the profession of education while focusing on the discipline of health and physical education in American education. It provides the prospective teacher/coach a knowledge base in the theoretical aspects of PK-12 education. Additionally, this course examines both the nature and history of the teaching profession, PK-12 school orientation, educational theories, and legal issues pertaining to the American educational institution. It also explores the nature of physical movement, as well as the breadth, scope, and significance of physical education and its role and relationship to the overall curriculum of the American public schools. Emphasis will be placed on professional competencies required for certification and professional development. This course also requires a twenty (20) hour observational experience, utilizing the Systematic Supervision Model, designed to explore professional teaching qualifications, cultural diversity, student needs, and school orientation with emphasis on training educators as reflective-decision makers. This observational experience will include both on-campus and approved PK-12 off-campus placement sites. As a portion of the course grade students will be required to satisfy the first checkpoint of the artifact development as required for the Professional Preparation Portfolio. A C grade or better is required in this course for graduation. For students who have not earned a composite score or superscore of 20 or better on the ACT, the Missouri State Board of Education entry examination must be taken during enrollment in this course. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

This course introduces Esports. The focus of the class is on learning the Esports foundations as well as the status and progression of the industry. In this course, students will not only learn about the Esports industry, but they will also engage in the play experience and get a deeper insight into the Esports experience. In the course, students will play Esports games as gamers but will also look at the experience as coaches, and critical thinkers.

The focus of this course is on the health aspects of Esports participants. Students will review mental and physical training techniques. Students will explore exercise and conditioning programs as well as general wellness concepts.

This course introduces conceptual and practical information relating to the impact of lifestyle choices on the health and wellness of the individual and society. Students in this course study a variety of fitness-wellness topics while initially and summatively garnering personal fitness-wellness data in both academic and laboratory settings. Collected data are synthesized and critically appraised, resulting in the construction of individualized fitness-wellness programs implemented and periodically re-evaluated over the course of the semester via reflective journal writing; and periodic quizzes and examinations that tie lecture theories to laboratory practices in critical thinking-peer teaching contexts. Laboratory activities help the individual discover his/her needs for achieving and maintaining high level wellness.

Orientation for students interested in exercise science. Various professional options will be discussed and research methodology in the field will be explored through applied examples. Exercise and Movement Science majors are required to earn a C grade or better in this course.

Organization and administration of an effective program of intramural activities for secondary and college levels.

Procedures and requirements for registration as a Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Sports Official. Ethical standards and development of a philosophy for an official. Knowledge, rules and basic skills for officiating basketball, football, baseball, softball, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling. Students select a practicum experience in at least one sport.

Creative activities for movement and dance necessary for the physical development of elementary school students.

Study of the structure of the human body with emphasis on the organ systems operational in effecting human movement. Integrating structural and biomechanical aspects of movement; focusing on functional anatomy using a systematic approach. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take KIN 360.

Study of the function and responses of each organ system in the body. Emphasis is directed toward a process of examining functional concepts requisite to critical assessment and description of human movement, exercise, sport and wellness. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take KIN 362.

First aid and civil defense knowledge; procedures in times of emergency, sickness, wounds, shock, poisoning, fractures, unconsciousness, stoppage of breathing.

School, community, state, national and international health programs; their relationship to the student; major communicable and non-communicable diseases and community health.

Health problems; factors that contribute to development and maintenance of health for the individual living in a contemporary, automated society.

Introduction to outdoor leisure skills. Selected outdoor education activities, e.g. orienteering, hiking, etc. Field trips required.

Fundamental wrestling skills necessary for demonstration purposes in teaching-coaching situations. Recommended for men only.

Fundamental skills and techniques of basketball, field hockey, soccer/speedball, softball and volleyball; emphasis on demonstration in teaching-coaching situations.

Fundamental skills in folk, square, social, and aerobic dance necessary for demonstration purposes in teaching situations.

Emphasis on stroke mechanics for swimming and basic diving. Development of the skills necessary to demonstrate in teaching-coaching situations.

Fundamental skills and techniques of golf, racket sports, track and field, and tumbling/apparatus; emphasis on demonstration in teaching-coaching situations.

Instruction on the current research and concepts on diet and exercise performance, body weight and composition, fluid and electrolyte balance during exercise, and selected topics on proposed dietary ergogenic aids.

Instruction on the theory and practical aspects of designing and evaluating training and conditioning programs for competitive athletes.

This course will focus on learning the fundamentals, skills, and rules of popular competitive (MOBA) Multiplayer Online Battle Arena games. Students will play, study, and evaluate performance in MOBA titles, with the goal to further their understanding of tactics and how to improve skills and performance within this genre.

This course will focus on learning the fundamentals, skills, and rules of popular competitive first person shooter titles played today within Esports. Students will play, study, and evaluate performance in FPS titles, with the goal to further their understanding of tactics and how to improve skills and performance within this genre.

This course introduces students to the current and pervasive ethical and diversity issues present in contemporary American sport. Particular attention is given to the practical application of decision-making processes and to the development of sensitivity to divergent views of ethical and diversity issues in sport settings (e.g., cheating, race, gender, disability, youth sport, ethical leadership.)

This course will focus on learning the fundamentals, skills, and rules of popular competitive (RTS) Real Time Strategy games. Students will play, study, and evaluate performance in RTS titles, with the goal to further their understanding of tactics and how to improve skills and performance within this genre.

This course will assist students in developing their ability to participate in identifying, analyzing, and discussion related to current issues in the field of Esports. These learning activities will help them to become leaders in the area and transfer these skills to real-life settings. Examples of trends could include manipulatives, applications, and virtual reality.

Special study of physical education or leisure skills. Variable content and variable credit course. May be repeated to a maximum of four hours. Same topic may be repeated once for credit.

Analysis of volleyball skills. Strengths and weaknesses of various offensive and defensive systems. Development of coaching and game plays, discussion of strategies, screening and selection of player personnel.

Analysis of football skills. Offensive and defensive systems applicable to varying skill levels. Analysis of game strategy, scouting, yearly organization. Training, recruiting and organization of coaching personnel and daily coaching plans.

Analysis of basketball Skills. Factors which compose the game of basketball; analysis of varying offenses and defenses used in competition. Team selection, development and organization.

Analysis of track and field skills. Organization and development of a track and field team. Preparation and selection of athletes for competition. Practical application of meet management techniques.

Analysis of baseball skills. Development of a baseball team, selection of players by position, team drills, offensive and defensive strategies, scouting, management of players.

Analysis of softball skills. Development of competitive softball team, player selection by position, team drills, offensive and defensive strategies, scouting and player management.

The focus of this course will be on analysis of skills regularly executed in Esports as well as individual and team Esports coaching principles. Specifically, attention will be given to the identification of strategies and weaknesses of various offensive and defensive strategies involved in popular Esports games. Additional focus will be placed on the development of player and team processes involved in the screening and selection of players.

A writing intensive course focusing on the synthesis or philosophical and historically relevant material emanating from contemporary problems in physical education, recreation and sport. Writing tasks will involve the use of extensive research and critical analysis of major issues in the fields of physical education and recreation to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Areas of coverage will vary with the instructor.

Organizational procedures and management principles of sport and physical education programs. Directed coaching experience on campus and in the middle/secondary school setting is required.

Games, rhythms, material and methods utilized by elementary school classroom teachers to teach physical education.

Principles and objectives of health and wellness promotion. Critical issues in health and wellness. The structure, function, and contribution of public, private, and voluntary agencies involved in health and wellness promotion. Individual and group factors related to the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health. Exercise and Movement Science majors are required to earn a C grade or better in this course. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take KIN 550.

Methods, materials and resources for preparation, development and implementation of an effective school Health Education program.

Biomechanical concepts and principles related to fundamental movement skills, rhythmic activities, sport, and recreational pursuits in K-12 physical education settings. Application through movement analysis technology.

Mechanics of sports and related activities; principles of motion, body movements, muscle action and joint mechanics in relation to human movement. Principles of anatomic and biomechanical analysis. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take KIN 468. A maximum of four hours will be granted for KIN 359 and KIN 360.

Process by which motor skills are learned; individual variables which affect acquisition of motor skills; techniques of improving motor performance. Exercise and Movement Science majors and Physical Education majors are required to earn a C grade or better in this course.

Physiologic effects of muscular activity under different intensities, durations and environments on the human organism. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take KIN 465, 468, 569 and BMS 563. Cannot not be taken Pass/Not Pass. Cannot receive credit for both KIN 362 and KIN 366.

Identical to the lecture portion of KIN 362. Course counts on a Coaching minor only and cannot count toward a Physical Education major. Cannot receive credit for both KIN 362 and KIN 366.

General safety education in the instruction program of elementary and secondary schools; accident causes and remedial action.

Prepares student to teach driver education in secondary school. Methods, lesson planning, psychophysical testing and driver education materials presented. Each student instructs one individual to operate an automobile.

Acquaints the prospective driver education teacher with problems of automotive and traffic safety.

Course provides students the opportunity to do an action research project with regard to knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality classroom instruction. successfully manage the on-street activities and provide for appropriate student evaluation. This course should be viewed as the culmination of the Driver Education endorsement.

Study of the growth and development of physical education, athletics and sports organization and their effect on participants, spectators, and communities in America since 1875.

Students should have completed coursework or concentrated experience in an area selected for practicum. A practical experience which students can relate to coaching theory. The students are assigned to participate in coaching related activities on or off campus in the secondary schools for exposure to coaching philosophies, organization, methods and procedures for preparing athletes and athletic teams for competition. May be taken twice for credit. 1(0-2) or

Games, rhythms, materials, and methods utilized by elementary school classroom teachers to teach physical education and integrate kinesthetic movement into classroom instruction.

A survey of the role of women in sport and how they have developed to present status. Topics to be covered include women in the history of sport: athletic injury specific to women, care and prevention: physiology of the woman athlete and sport psychology for the woman athlete.

An examination of sport as a major institutional locus for the historical and contemporary construction of gender relations.

Exploration of various teaching methods and selection of activities as they apply to secondary physical education. Unit planning, lesson planning and micro teaching of physical education activities. Second portfolio checkpoint and participation in clinical/field experiences in area secondary schools is required. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take KIN 493 or KIN 496. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

This course is designed to introduce students to organizational procedures and management principles involved in Esports.

Synthesis of historically relevant material emanating from contemporary problems in physical education and Sport. Use of critical analysis of physical education concepts in teaching to bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Emphasis on current teaching methods, management skills, and curriculum development for teaching physical education to K-4 students. An on-campus lecture/lab and participation in clinical/field experiences in the area elementary schools. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take KIN 493 or KIN 496. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

Emphasis on current teaching methods, management skills, and curriculum development for teaching physical education in the middle school (5-9). An on campus lecture/lab and clinical/field experiences in area middle schools. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take KIN 493 or KIN 496. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

Course will include exploration of Mosston and Ashworth's teaching spectrum, teaching methods, and selection of activities. Emphasis will be placed on current teaching methodology, program content inclusive to MOSTEP and NASPE standards, scope and sequencing of physical activities, development of unit and lesson plans, and classroom management for middle and secondary school physical education. Also included will be discussions regarding legal issues and the attitudes and values surrounding middle and secondary education. Additional focus will be placed on curriculum development, implementation, and assessment of the curriculum process. To promote critical thinking and reflective decision making, a comprehensive field experience in both middle and secondary physical education settings is required. This course is credited only on the BS in Education degree. Students will be required to generate selected artifacts as required for completion of the Professional Preparation Portfolio. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take KIN 493 or KIN 496. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass.

Physiology and biomechanics of strength training and conditioning. Topics include: testing and evaluation of athletics, resistance training techniques, training program design, and organization and administration of a strength training facility. This course is designed to prepare students to apply the skills needed to be a leader in strength and conditioning. Exercise and Movement Science majors are required to earn a C grade or better in this course.

Identification and program development of physical activities for individuals with varying levels of intellectual disabilities. Laboratory is off campus.

Emphasizes nature and scope of physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities; referral, placement, and programming in physical education; federal and state laws that pertain to the education and physical education of special populations; and instruction in the modification of motor and fitness activities, and therapeutic exercise. Three hours of directed practicum per week. Exercise and Movement Science majors are required to earn a C grade or better in this course. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take KIN 493 or KIN 496. May be taught concurrently with KIN 668. Cannot receive credit for both KIN 468 and KIN 668.

Inquiry into the psychological implications of sport and physical activity participation in relation to motivation and behavior of the participant.

Short-term course updates physical educators in new developments within selected sport areas. Techniques of coaching and conditioning. May be repeated.

Supervised experience or internship in a cooperative program with business, government, community, clinical, or related establishments in exercise science, health, or health promotion. Credit will be based on the length and scope of the field experience/internship. May be repeated but no more than 12 hours will count toward a degree. Exercise and Movement Science majors are required to earn a C grade or better in this course. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Student observes then teaches physical education classes under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. Course will not count toward the major GPA. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Student observes, then teaches physical education classes under the direction of the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor. Student participates in school-related activities appropriate to the assignment and attends all required meetings. In order to receive a grade in this course, the student's professional portfolio must meet or exceed final criteria. The course will not count toward the major GPA. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

This course is designed to meet HB 1711 for student's experience as a Teacher's Aide or Assistant Rule (Rule 5 CSR 80-805.040), to that of conventional student teachers within the same program. It is also designed to support completion of additional clinical requirements within that program including: seminars and workshops, required meetings, school related activities appropriate to the assignment, demonstrated mastery of the MoSPE standards and completion and overall assessment of a Professional Preparation Portfolio. This course is credited only on BSEd or appropriate master's-level certification programs. Can only receive credit for one of the following: AGE 499, AGT 499, ART 469, COM 493, ECE 499, ELE 499, ENG 434, FCS 498, HST 499, KIN 498, MCL 491, MID 499, MTH 496, MUS 499, SCI 499, SEC 499, SPE 499, THE 493.

Investigation of a problem within physical education, leisure services, dance, safety education, or coaching as assigned by members of the departmental faculty. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours.

Directed reading and special investigation of selected subjects in physical education, health, and safety; research projects under faculty supervision. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours. May be taught concurrently with KIN 600. Cannot receive credit for both KIN 500 and KIN 600. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Perceptual and motor development from prenatal life to adolescence; relationships of growth factors that influence motor abilities; difficulties that may arise when the normal course of development is interrupted. Includes a laboratory and a practicum experience. May be taught concurrently with KIN 645. Cannot receive credit for both KIN 545 and KIN 645.

This course will cover the fundamentals of program administration, legal considerations of health and exercise business management, and basic leadership responsibilities. This course will provide students the knowledge and skills associated with the resources required to implement health and physical activity programs and run exercise-related businesses. May be taught concurrently with KIN 650. Cannot receive credit for both KIN 550 and KIN 650.

The effects of aging and common degenerative diseases of the aged on physical performance and leisure. Included are units on assessment of physical working capacity, flexibility, body composition, strength maintenance. Also, units on selection of recreational and performance activities commensurate with functioning capacity. May be taught concurrently with KIN 667. Cannot receive credit for both KIN 567 and KIN 667.

Introduction to appropriate health appraisal and exercise tests for the purpose of exercise programming and prescription. May be taught concurrently with KIN 669. Cannot receive credit for both KIN 569 and KIN 669. Exercise and Movement Science majors are required to earn a C grade or better in this course.

Use of authentic and traditional assessment techniques in assessing student performance and informing curricular change. Includes basic statistics, use of statistical software packages, evaluation of test validity and bias, and written test construction. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take KIN 493 or KIN 496. Cannot be taken Pass/Not Pass. May be taught concurrently with KIN 675. Cannot receive credit for both KIN 575 and KIN 675.

Directed reading and special investigation of selected subjects in physical education, health, and safety; research projects under faculty supervision. Variable content course. May be repeated to a maximum of nine hours. May be taught concurrently with KIN 500. Cannot receive credit for both KIN 500 and KIN 600.

Recommended Prerequisite: PSY 360. Perceptual and motor development from prenatal life to adolescence; relationships of growth factors that influence motor abilities; difficulties that may arise when the normal course of development is interrupted. Includes a laboratory and a practicum experience. May be taught concurrently with KIN 545. Cannot receive credit for both KIN 545 and KIN 645.

This course will cover the fundamentals of program administration, legal considerations of health and exercise business management, and basic leadership responsibilities. This course will provide students the knowledge and skills associated with the resources required to implement health and physical activity programs and run exercise-related businesses. May be taught concurrently with KIN 550. Cannot receive credit for both KIN 550 and KIN 650.

The effects of aging and common degenerative diseases of the aged on physical performance and leisure. Included are units on assessment of physical working capacity, flexibility, body composition, strength maintenance. Also, units on selection of recreational and performance activities commensurate with functioning capacity. May be taught concurrently with KIN 567. Cannot receive credit for both KIN 567 and KIN 667.

This course includes symptomology, sources of referral, typical behavior aberrations, and principles and problems related to the physical education of the exceptional child. Additional focus is placed on the modification of motor activities, general fitness activities, and therapeutic exercises for exceptional students. Three hours of directed practicum per week, totaling 30 hours, is required. May be taught concurrently with KIN 468. Cannot receive credit for both KIN 468 and KIN 668.

Introduction to appropriate health appraisal and exercise tests for the purpose of exercise programming and prescription. May be taught concurrently with KIN 569. Cannot receive credit for both KIN 569 and KIN 669.

Use of authentic and traditional assessment techniques in assessing student performance and informing curricular change. Includes basic statistics, use of statistical software packages, evaluation of test validity and bias, and written test construction. May be taught concurrently with KIN 575. Cannot receive credit for both KIN 575 and KIN 675.

Nature of research methodology, experimental design and scientific writing. Opportunity to explore research literature and to conduct research.

Applications of descriptive and inferential statistics to research problems in Kinesiology.

Identification, analysis, and evaluation of current problems, research and trends in sports administration.

Financial and legal aspects, personnel management, program development, public relations, and evaluation as they apply to physical education and athletics.

A comprehensive inquiry of the principles underlying the curriculum of physical education in grades K-12. An in-depth analysis will be given to the problems in development and evaluation of physical education curriculum.

Introduction to theories and principles of sports management as applied to all segments of the sports industry from high school, collegiate, professional and international sports, to health, fitness and recreational settings.

Recommended Prerequisite: KIN 362 or equivalent. Development and implementation of scientifically-based fitness programs as vehicles of preventative medicine.

In-depth consideration of relevant pertinent health issues, trends, controversy, and current research in Health Education.

Recommended Prerequisite: KIN 360 or equivalent. Biomechanical principles applied to the analysis of human motion and performance. Techniques of cinematography, computerized motion analysis and other methods of analysis will be used.

Recommended Prerequisite: KIN 362 or equivalent. A study of the mechanisms underlying the body's physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and training. Application is made to health-related concerns, environmental stress, exercise practices, and the aging process.

The legal aspects in sports, physical education, recreation and wellness programs as related to personnel, facilities, participants, spectators and contracts. Includes a review of legal concepts, necessary for in-depth study of the law, as it relates to sports, or other programmed activities.

Exploration of basic issues and trends in physical education using a philosophical approach to contemporary American education. Individual problem solving will assist the student in identifying, analyzing and evaluating recent developments and basic issues in physical education and sport.

This course focuses on applying basic theories of human behavior to the practice of sport psychology in professional settings. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of how sport and physical activity settings influence human behavior and how this knowledge may be used in applied settings.

Supervised field experience in a related field. Directly involves student utilization of knowledge and skills to demonstrate proficiency in a professional setting. Student must complete a minimum of 210 internship hours corresponding assignments.

Original research supervised by the departmental staff. Designed to enable students through firsthand experience to understand the various parts of research papers, methods of gathering data, appropriate statistical tests, interpretation of findings and implications for further study.

Selected topics in health, physical education, and recreation. Topics may vary from semester to semester. May be repeated when topic varies but no more than six hours may be counted toward a degree.

The Field Experience is the culminating experience for all students in the certificate program. The field experience provides students the opportunity to become directly involved in the application of organizational and sport management skills in sport related venues. Possible sites include: professional or club sports teams, university athletic departments, sports sales, sports agencies, professional and university sports facilities. Selection is dependent on the students' background and career expectations. All required courses must be completed in order to be eligible. The field experience can be completed during the fall, spring, or summer and requires at least 400 hours. All field experiences must be approved by the internship coordinator.

Independent research and study connected with the preparation of a thesis. May be repeated but no more than six hours may be counted toward a degree.

An introduction to the field, orientation to hospital and school policies, history, and fundamentals of radiography, basic radiation protection, professional ethics, patient care, nursing procedures, and basic cardiac life support (CPR).

An introduction to human anatomy with a detailed study of the structure of the human skeletal system with special emphasis on radiographic landmarks.

Fundamentals of radiographic procedures and terminology. This course includes all routine positions and a discussion of the resulting radiographic projections. Includes image analysis, lab demonstrations, practice, and lab evaluations.

A structural analysis of word roots, suffixes, and prefixes for terms pertinent to the medical field with an emphasis on radiologic technology.

A study of the fundamentals of atomic theory, basic electricity and x-ray circuitry, construction of x-ray tubes, the production of x-radiation, and interactions of x-radiation with matter.

Advanced procedures and positioning techniques with emphasis on trauma and special views of bony anatomy. Includes image analysis, lab demonstrations, practice, and lab evaluations.

A study of the equipment, materials, and procedures used to produce radiographic images to include quality control procedures and image analysis.

A study of the formation of radiographic images to include a discussion of the image devices, exposure factors, and the geometric properties of the x-ray beam. Methods of improving image quality, reducing patient exposure to ionizing radiation, and image analysis are also included.

First-year student clinical training. Duties begin under the direct supervision of the Registered Technologists. This will involve duties performed by a practicing technologist including the following: routine radiography, tomography, fluoroscopy, digital imaging, portable radiography, trauma radiography, and surgical radiography. Also included is an extensive clinical competency and performance evaluation system.

Normal structure and function of human systems with emphasis on related radiographic examinations.

The study of human disease to include disease etiology, diagnosis, clinical interpretation and treatment.

A comprehensive study of examinations utilizing contrast media to visualize various aspects of the digestive and urinary systems. Includes image analysis, lab demonstrations, practice, and lab evaluations.

A general overview of the examinations requiring special techniques and/or contrast agents. Special emphasis is placed on new modalities or procedures that may have replaced these examinations.

A general study of contrast agents and pharmacology, including types, uses, patient reactions, and emergency treatment for reactions. The basic techniques of venipuncture are included.

An in-depth study of radiation biology to include the effects of ionizing radiation on living tissues, organs, and systems. Advanced study of radiation protection principles and regulations.

A study of specialized imaging technologies to include fluoroscopy, digital imaging, tomography, and other modalities.

An introduction to advanced procedures to include: interventional technology, computerized tomography, diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and magnetic resonance imaging. Includes resume and cover letter writing and the job interview process.

Second-year clinical training includes a continuation of first-year duties with increased responsibilities under supervision of Registered Technologists. Rotations will include but may not be limited to: interventional technology, cardiac cath lab, computed tomography, nuclear medicine, diagnostic medical sonography, radiation therapy, and magnetic resonance imaging. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Implications of leisure values in society and the role that organizations, agencies, institutions and municipalities have played in the recreation, sport, and park industries. Theories, concepts, and philosophies of leisure and recreation in society. A survey of the career opportunities in the recreation, sport and park venues.

This course is designed to give the student an experiential exposure to the processes of facilitating individual and group outdoor initiatives. Students will be actively involved in a weekend course experience which includes individual and group activities, initiative games, trust building activities and low and high ropes activities. Concepts of dynamic group leadership, facilitation skills, group decision making and problem solving as well as personal development will be incorporated in the weekend experience.

This course is designed to provide the students with practical skills in camping. Basic campcraft skills such as toolcraft, firecraft, ropecraft, outdoor cooking, map and compass will be included with a minimum impact camping orientation. Skills will be taught with an emphasis on appropriately leading others in outdoor settings and with safety and risk management considered. Field trips required.

Applied approach to developing leadership skills in games, activities, contests and social recreation activities. Activity analysis as applied to expected outcomes, instructional techniques, age appropriateness, and activity leadership skills is emphasized.

The course is designed to orient the student to the broad implications of inclusive recreation, sport, and park administration: programs and services for people of all ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, genders, races, and religion.

Orientation to the broad applications of clinical and community based therapeutic recreation approaches to programs and services for individuals with disabilities. Specific considerations given to mental retardation, developmental disabilities, mental illness, physical disabilities, aging, juvenile and adult corrections.

Overview of the camping movement in America, the role of the counselor, and the personal development of the camper.

An analysis of the history, nature, and importance of the outdoor recreation field. An overall view of outdoor recreation philosophy based on legislation, theory, geographic factors, land use, and open space factors. Field trips may be required.

The identification of techniques associated with the utilization of adapted and modified recreational and personal aids, appliances, and equipment utilized in leisure pursuits by individuals with physical impairments.

This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in recreation, sport, and park administration to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the course topic and learning objectives; a list of approved placements and assignments is available from the instructor and the Citizenship and Service-Learning Office. May be repeated.

In rural or urban, public or private settings, humans are attracted to domestic or wild animals as a recreation activity...keeping, observing, showing, breeding, harvesting, capturing, fighting, training, and riding. This is a seminar course that will offer the student an opportunity to make a critical survey of the "recreational role of animals" in society (for persons with or without disability) as well as its surrounding commercial recreation industry and technology.

Students will gain an appreciation for ecotourism as a recreation experience. The course will examine our local ecotourism resources and compare them to the international trends and issues related to ecotourism, models of tourism and recreation planning, and ecotourism, especially focusing on the issue of sustainability. Field trips required.

This is a seminar course that will offer the student an opportunity to make a critical survey of current trends and issues (some controversial) in the field of recreational tourism. Recreational trends such as health, sport, festivals, gambling, genealogy/reunions, incentive travel, adventure, contests/shows/meetings, heritage/nostalgia, tourism for the disabled, nature, arts, farm/home visits and more...seem to be on the cusp of popularity. Students will examine practices, resources, delivery systems, ethics, career development issues, literature, and research.

This course focuses on inventory, survey, assessment, and promotion of products/services of community recreation resources for visitors and residents. Students will learn how tourism is an important component of community recreation programming.

This course provides an overview of meetings, expositions, events, and convention industry. Presents fundamental concepts related to the industry including topics such as venues, exhibitions and trade shows, destination management organizations, destination management companies, special events management, sustainability, technology, etc.

Skill development in outdoor recreation land-based activities (hiking, bouldering, caving, backpacking, etc.) and related environmental practices. Focuses on outdoor leadership development. Field trips and overnight educational outings may be required. Students are responsible for their own transportation to off-campus meetings. Students in the Parks and Outdoor Recreation emphasis will have additional course cost related to specific gear and clothing related to their profession.

Skill development in outdoor recreation water-based activities (canoeing, kayaking, etc.) and related environmental practices. Focuses on outdoor leadership development. Students are responsible for their own transportation to off-campus meetings. Field trips and weekend educational outings required. Students of the Parks and Outdoor recreation emphasis will have additional course costs due to the gear and clothing required by their profession.

The scope, methods, and importance of using the outdoors as a teaching tool for both individual and group education settings. Field trip(s) required.

Overview of the spectrum of private planning, delivery and assessment of goods and services in the private and commercial sector.

Geographical and recreational elements of tourism and travel including social, economic, environmental and political factors. Career options will be identified. Students participate in tourism research projects. One field trip may be required.

This course is designed to identify and experientially implement the concept of leisure education and examine individual interview techniques, group process approaches, techniques, and strategies, and other appropriate materials facilitating the leisure education process.

Introduction to statistical applications most commonly used in recreation, sport, and park administration services research; analysis, interpretation and presentation of data related to recreation, sport, and park administration services; descriptive statistics and inferential statistics applied in recreation, sport and park administration setting. Cannot receive credit toward a degree for more than one of the following courses: AGR 330, IPE 381, MTH 340, PSY 200, QBA 237, SOC 220.

An overview of the purpose, basic procedures, research designs, and computer applications in leisure research. Familiarization with and interpretation of research literature in the field of recreation, sport, and park services.

A practical experience which the student can relate to classroom theory. Students are assigned to recreation, sport, and park administration agencies for exposure to structure, programming, and philosophy of the cooperating agency. Practicum experience must be a minimum of 100 hours. Students should report to the Recreation, Sport, and Park Administration office at least six (6) months prior to the semester the practicum is desired. May be repeated once for credit but each practicum must be in a different recreation, sport, and park administration agency. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Students will examine various program areas and various approaches to program determination; development process for program planning, and gain experience in brochure and survey development.

Acquaint students with history, philosophy, theories, principles, concepts, techniques, and skills in the provision of therapeutic recreation programs and services.

Focuses on use of assessment, evaluation, and facilitation technique in the delivery of treatment program modalities commonly found in therapeutic recreation practice.

A study of the techniques and principles involved in the administration of modern camps.

To provide the Recreation, Sport, and Park Administration students with an emphasis in Recreation Management or Sport Administration with an overview of low-cost strategies of planning and executing promotion for non-profit, government and profit making leisure services. Emphasis will be made on working with non-profit organizations.

A study of the processes, methods, and characteristics of leadership and supervision in the delivery of leisure services.

To acquaint the student with a variety of outdoor pursuit activities. Skill development, environmental values and impact considerations of outdoor experiences will be emphasized. Field trips and a weekend educational outing required.

This course is designed to look at the various risk management concepts, laws, and administrative practices that address the legal environment of recreation, sport, and park agencies within the scope of our legal culture. Our Constitution, legal liability related to safe environs, crowd control, transportation, employee rules and regulations, workplace risk, and the general management of risk situations and aspects will be the central core of this course. May be taught concurrently with REC 415. Cannot receive credit for both REC 415 and REC 615.

Designed to focus on contemporary issues, trends, practices, and professional literature, media resources, and research related to the delivery of therapeutic recreation services.

Elements of locating, planning, developing, maintaining, and financing various recreation facilities and areas management. Study of management principles and responsibilities applicable to leisure settings.

This course is usually taken with REC 422. Presentation of administrative principles of leisure oriented agencies. Specific approaches to financing, personnel budgets, facility operation, policy development, departmental structure, public relations, legal aspects, and evaluation procedures are presented. May be taught concurrently with REC 623. Cannot receive credit for both REC 423 and REC 623.

This course emphasizes experiential teaching/learning under field conditions which builds upon the student's prior outdoor study and experience. The result is a practical group experience in the outdoors spent enjoyably and safely with minimum harm to the environment. This environmental stewardship course stresses leadership, decision making, low impact camping, sound expedition behavior and environmental ethics. Field trips will be required. May be repeated once. May be taught concurrently with REC 651. Cannot receive credit for both REC 451 and REC 651.

Orientation to the internship experience, including the student application process, the agency application and contractual agreement, the expectations of the University, the responsibilities of the student and the agency, appropriate completion of logs, planned experiences, time summaries and assigned problems. Students planning to intern in the Spring semester must enroll in this course during the preceding Fall semester, and students planning to intern in the Summer or Fall semesters must enroll in this course during the preceding Spring semester.

Supervised field experience which provides the student with an opportunity to make the transition from the classroom to actual involvement in a leisure service agency. In addition to the 10 week (optional 15 week) involvement, students are required to (l) meet with the Recreation, Sport, and Park Administration internship coordinator during the preceding semester to secure an internship site and clarify internship responsibilities, and (2) complete a notebook during the internship. Credit will be based on the length of the internship period and students receive either 8 hours or 12 hours. Public Affairs Capstone Experience course.

Study of various recreation, sport, and park administration topics from contemporary and/or technical points of view. Students should check the current class schedule to determine the topic. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours provided the topic is different.

Directed reading or special investigation of a particular problem within the field of recreation, sport, and park administration and research projects under faculty supervision. May be repeated to a maximum of five hours.

This course is designed to look at the various risk management concepts, laws, and administrative practices that address the legal environment of recreation, sport, and park agencies within the scope of our legal culture. Our Constitution, legal liability related to safe environs, crowd control, transportation, employee rules and regulations, workplace risk, and the general management of risk situations and aspects will be the central core of this course. May be taught concurrently with REC 415. Cannot receive credit for both REC 415 and REC 615.

Presentation of administrative principles of leisure-oriented agencies. Specific approaches to financing, personnel budgets, facility, operation, policy development, departmental structure, public relations, legal aspects, and evaluation procedures are presented. May be taught concurrently with REC 423. Cannot receive credit for both REC 423 and REC 623.

This course emphasizes experiential teaching/learning under field conditions which builds upon the student's prior outdoor study and experience. The result is a practical group experience in the outdoors spent enjoyably and safely with minimum harm to the environment. This environmental stewardship course stresses leadership, decision making, low impact camping, sound expedition behavior and environmental ethics. Field trips will be required. May be repeated once. May be taught concurrently with REC 451. Cannot receive credit for both REC 451 and REC 651.

Topics in medical terminology, function of the respiratory system including: ventilatory mechanisms, gas transport in the blood and regulation of ventilation. Medical gas delivery devices will be considered with classroom knowledge being used to develop skills in the clinical setting.

A continuation of fundamentals with major emphasis and topics of aerosols, humidity, equipment maintenance, IPPB therapy and asepsis techniques.

Ventilatory insufficiency and failure, mechanical ventilation, and chest physio-therapy. Skills and techniques are developed in the clinical setting.

Application of specialized diagnostic facilities including pulmonary function and blood gas analysis. Approach and application of fundamental skills are extended to primary intensive care facilities of the participating institution.

Acid-Base Homeostasis is related to clinical therapeutics. Topics include expired gas analysis, hemodynamics, biomedical instrumentation of biostatistical analysis.

Provides the student with the skills and knowledge for the safe usage of therapeutic drugs. An introduction to the general principles and mechanisms of drug actions, interactions, and toxicity of the use of therapeutic drugs.

Physio-pathology of respiratory disease states as they relate to normal structure.

Departmental responsibilities including principles and practices of planning, directing and evaluating a respiratory therapy department.

In-depth study and analysis of ventilation, the response to chemical and gaseous agents and manifestation and diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary disease.

Selected topics in the use of biomedical electronic and health related equipment as applied to Respiratory Therapy.

A course describing detailed anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. Topics included are: neurogenic and histogenic homeostasis, shock, disease processes and diagnostic testing.

Provides the student with the opportunity for advanced work in a specialty area on an individual basis.

Supervised practical application of various respiratory care procedures performed in clinical settings.

Supervised practical application of various respiratory care procedures performed in clinical settings.

Continuation of RTH 382.