| SFM |
6604 |
Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical
Education(3) |
|
| The course is designed to develop a greater
understanding of the need and the application of tests and
measurements in the evaluation process. Additionally, the course
will offer several practical and economical tests in the various
performance areas which can be used by the health and physical
education teacher in the school situation. |
| SFM |
6610 |
Physical Education, Sport and the Law
(3) |
|
|
The course is designed to provide graduate
students participating in the Master's or Ed.S. programs information
concerning legal matters and issues relating to physical education
and sport. Of particular importance is acquiring an awareness and
understanding of basic legal responsibilities of sport managers and
coaches. The information presented enables the students to develop a
working vocabulary of significant legal terms along with legal
concepts and issues that have particular reference to physical
education, sport and management of sport programs. In addition,
activities included during the term will permit the student the
opportunity to pursue, in depth, a specific legal topic and to share
the information gained by means of written and oral reports.
|
| SFM |
6615 |
Sport Administration (3) |
|
| The study of the basic concepts, theories and
organization of administration including financial management as applied to sport, physical
education, recreation, and intramurals. |
| SFM |
6616 |
Sport Finance (3) |
|
| This course is designed to provide the graduate
student with information concerning advanced theory in finance,
accounting, and licensing applied to managerial control of sport
organizations. |
| SFM |
6617 |
Readings in Health and Physical Education (3)
|
|
| An independent exploration of the literature and
current research in the fields of Health Education and Physical
Education. |
| SFM |
6620 |
Physical Fitness: A Critical Analysis
(3) |
|
| The course involves an examination of the effects
of physical activity on various fitness and health parameters by
reviewing current research studies. Students will be introduced to
methods of evaluating one's fitness level and the proper
prescription guidelines. |
| SFM |
6623 |
The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques (3)
|
|
| The course is designed for teachers and coaches of
athletic teams. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of
knowledge of bio-mechanics to the teacher/coach and to those basic
bio-mechanical concepts which are of greatest importance in
analyzing sports techniques. |
| SFM |
6625,
6626,
6627 |
Specialized Study in Area of SFM or HPR (1-9)
|
| |
Study of problem or problems using research
technique. Selection of problem must be approved by student's
adviser, instructor under whom the study is to be made, and the
appropriate Director of Graduate Studies. The study should
contribute to the student's program. Preparation of a scholarly
paper is required and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for
any combination of enrollments in these courses may not exceed six
semester hours. A specialized study may be substituted for a required course only once in a
student's program. |
| |
|
| SFM |
6632 |
Critical Issues in Sport and Fitness Management
and Health and Physical Education (3) |
|
| This course focuses on the recognition,
discussion, and systematic analysis of controversial issues and
problems encountered in the conduct of professional activities in
sport, fitness, health and physical education. Particular attention
is given to proposed solutions of the problem which are pertinent to
class members |
| SFM |
6640 |
Sport Marketing: Physical Education, Athletics,
Recreation and Intramurals (3) |
|
| The purpose of this course is to teach the sports
manager how to create a marketing plan. The emphasis is on following
a ten-step procedure designed primarily for the non-profit sector
and learning the theoretical base required to complete the process
accurately and proficiently. |
| SFM |
6650 |
Nutrition and Physical Performance (3)
|
| |
|
The course will examine the special dietary
requirements of athletes, the importance of pre- and post-event
nutrition, potential nutritional problems encountered by athletes
and possible ergogenic foods and drugs. |
| SFM |
6670 |
Exercise and Disease Prevention
(3) |
| |
|
This course examines the scientific evidence in
support of the beneficial effect of regular physical activity on
reduced mortality from all causes - from diseases such as
cardiovascular diseases, non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and
colon cancer, and from conditions such as obesity and high blood
pressure. |
| SFM |
6671 |
Exercise Through the Lifespan (3)
|
| |
|
This course will survey the effects of exercise
and training programs on the growth and development of children and
adolescents. It will also explore the effects of exercise on the
physiological and psychological aspects of aging.
|
| SFM |
6672 |
Psychology and Philosophy of Sport
(3) |
| |
|
The course is designed for the student with a
vocational interest in athletic coaching within the educational
environment. Psychological theories will be applied to the teaching
of sports skills and the development of individuals into efficient
team units. The nature of the coaching profession will be studied
and successful leadership principles will be applied to athletics.
|
| SFM |
6673 |
Ethics in Sport (3) |
| |
|
This course is designed to provide the
graduate student curriculum information concerning
ethical matters and issues relating to sport and physical activity.
Of particular importance is acquiring an awareness and understanding
of basic concepts and problems in sport ethics as well as major
ethical theories. |
| SFM |
6674 |
Entrepreneurship in Sport (3) |
|
| This course is designed to provide the graduate
student information concerning the preparation of starting one's own
business. Of particular importance is acquiring an awareness and
understanding of basic concepts and problems in starting a business
as well as the major ethical concerns that come from such endeavors.
The information presented will enable the student to develop an
understanding of the function and economic value to society of
entrepreneurship. |
| SFM |
6680,
6681,
6682 |
Practicum in Sport and Fitness Mgt.
(1-9) |
| |
A supervised application of the concepts,
principles, and skills acquired by the students in previous course
work. Problems in the area of financial management, personnel
supervision, fitness management, sport management, and curriculum
development will be identified. Students will explore and identify
alternative solutions to problems through group interactions.
|
| |
| SFM |
6690 |
Internship (3) |
| |
|
A 400-hour supervised experience in planning,
staging and evaluating a formal practicum in related field.
|
| SFM |
6691 |
Research Techniques in Sport and Fitness
Management, Health and Physical Education (3) |
| |
|
The course is designed as a first course in
statistics for health and physical education
teachers. The content includes relevant exercises and examples that
specifically pertain to one or more of the fields.
|
| SFM |
6695 |
Thesis (3) |
| |
|
The thesis must be related to an educational
problem or situation within sport and fitness management.
Information regarding the thesis program may be obtained from
the Dean of the Graduate School.
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