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2016-2017 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

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Paralegal
  

  • PLGL 1900 - Civil Procedure

    3 credits

    Preparation of legal documents in special areas: real estate planning, debt collection, and corporate. Legal terminology and court rules and procedures as applied to these special areas. (Online: Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PLGL 2000 - Legal Research & Writing

    3 credits

    Functions of the law library, indexing, and cataloging systems. Development of research skills using indexing systems, digests, encyclopedias, reporter systems, practice manuals, and computerized legal research programs and related legal memoranda. Extensive legal briefs and appellate practicum with significant out-of-class research. (Online: Fall)

    Prerequisite: Recommended: PLGL 1100 
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PLGL 2100 - Estate Planning & Probate Law

    3 credits

    Law and theory of estate planning, probate, and options of probate with emphasis on wills, trusts, community property agreements, gifts, estate taxation, probate procedures, and administration and accounting. (Online: Fall)

    Prerequisite: Recommended: PLGL 1100 
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PLGL 2400 - Real Estate & Property Law

    3 credits

    Law of personal and real property with emphasis on common types of real estate transactions and conveyances such as deeds, contracts, leases, deeds of trust, liens, zoning agreements, assessments, searches and foreclosures. Drafting on conveyance instruments and methods of recording and searching public records. (Online: Spring)

    Prerequisite: Recommended: PLGL 1100 
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PLGL 2600 - Business & Corporate Law

    3 credits

    Significant state law regarding corporations and partnerships, preparation and filing of corporate shareholder and director meetings, corporate distributions, commercial litigation, and secured transactions. (Online: Spring)

    Prerequisite: Recommended: PLGL 1100 
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PLGL 2800 - Law Office Management

    3 credits

    Law office organization, specialized record keeping and accounting, scheduling, filing, management of personnel and other aspects of law office management. (Online: Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PLGL 2890 - Internship

    1 to 3 credits

    Supervised learning experience in a law office or other legal facility for specialized paralegal internship. (P/F) (Online: Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Prerequisite: Consent of department
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PLGL 2900 - Administrative Law

    3 credits

    This course introduces the field of administrative law by studying the structure and function of administrative agencies, as well as statutory and regulatory procedures governing them.  Emphasis will be given to delegation of governmental powers, due process consideration, agency rule-making and record keeping activities.  Agency hearing and decision-making powers will also be reviewed. (Online: Summer As Needed)

    General Education Course: No.
  

  • PLGL 2950 - Capstone in Paralegal Studies

    3 credits

    This course encompasses all that has been learned in previous Paralegal Studies courses and applies it in a specialized manner.  Students must demonstrate their knowledge of law-related topics, as well as oral and written skills related to work with a legal environment.  In addition, student will synthesize materials to assist in studying for the Certified Paralegal (CP) examination. Students must have taken PLGL 1100 , PLGL 1200 , PLGL 1400 , PLGL 1900 , PLGL 2000 and should be in the last semester of their studies regarding their graduation in the AAS Paralegal Studies Program. (Online; Spring, As Needed)

    Prerequisite: PLGL 1100 , PLGL 1200 , PLGL 1400 , PLGL 1900 , PLGL 2000 

Performing and Visual Arts
  

  • PVA 1150 - Ballroom Dance Beginning Ensemble

    1 credits

    This is the introductory course for the SUU Ballroom Dance Company. The curriculum focuses on choreography for performances, implenting bronze level ballroom syllabus steps, preparatory for Ballroom Dance Intermediate Ensemble. Instructor permission required. Audition only. (Fall, Spring)
  

  • PVA 1999 - E-Portfolio/WebCT Access

    0 credits

    E-Portfolio/WebCT Access is managed through this course.

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PVA 2120 - Service Learning

    1 credits

    This course is designed to take the student volunteer through the process of volunteerism and its application to themselves and their academic training through practical experience and critical reflection. May be taken two times for credit. This is a designated Service Learning course. (P/F) (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PVA 2150 - Ballroom Dance Intermediate Ensemble

    1 credits

    This class teaches choreography for Ballroom Dance Company performances, implementing bronze and silver level ballroom syllabus steps. It is a preparation course for Ballroom Dance Touring Ensemble. Instructor permission required. Audition only. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PVA 3150 - Ballroom Dance Touring Ensemble

    1 credits

    SUU’s touring ballroom dance ensemble. Instructor permission required. Audition only. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No

Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 1000 - Introduction to Philosophy

    3 credits

    This course will introduce some of the themes, works, figures, and topics in the Western philosophical tradition. It will explore questions involving value, human nature, knowledge, and rationality. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  

  • PHIL 1250 - Reasoning & Rational Decision Making

    3 credits

    This course will introduce students to inductive and deductive logic. The course trains students to recognize, evaluate, and construct arguments. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  

  • PHIL 3011 - Philosophy: Special Topics

    3 credits

    This course has a variable subject matter. It involves in-depth examination of some timely topic, movement, problem, thinker, or writer of philosophy, It is offered every other year and is repeatable for up to 6 credits. (As needed)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PHIL 3200 - Deductive Logic

    3 credits

    This course focuses on first-order symbolic logic and its application to natural languages, truth functions, and quantification. (Spring even years)

    Prerequisite: PHIL 1250 
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PHIL 3300 - Theory of Knowledge

    3 credits

    This course examines epistemology, accounts of knowledge. Topics include belief, opinion, justification, common sense, faith, skepticism, truth, and error. (As needed)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PHIL 3350 - History and Philosophy of Science

    3 credits

    This course is a study of theories about the aims and methods of science in the context of its historical development.  The study is grounded in examples from the history of science that illustrate different views about science.  Topics may include the relations between the sciences, between science and the social sciences, or between science and religion. (As needed)

    General Education Course: No.
  

  • PHIL 3400 - Mind, Language, & Reality

    3 credits

    This course examines issues in metaphysics. Topics include causation, determinism, consciousness, artificial intelligence, language, and reality. The course is offered biannually. (As needed)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PHIL 3500 - Ethics

    3 credits

    This course examines various theories about normative issues including right and wrong, praise and blame, justice, rights, duties, pleasures and happiness. (As needed)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PHIL 3700 - Political Philosophy

    3 credits

    This course examines major political philosophers, such as Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, and Marx, as it investigates important political concepts, such as liberty, democracy, and justice. (Fall odd years)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PHIL 4010 - Senior Seminar

    3 credits

    This is a capstone course for philosophy majors that surveys a central philosophical problem(s). Prerequisite: Successful completion of one course in each area of the major. (Spring odd years)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PHIL 4110 - Ancient Greek Philosophy

    3 credits

    This course examines the development of philosophy from the pre-Socratic through the Hellenistic periods. (As needed)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PHIL 4120 - Modern Philosophy

    3 credits

    This course examines Modern Philosophy through the works of Bacon, Descartes, Kant, the empiricists, and the rationalists. (As needed)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PHIL 4850 - Independent Research

    1 to 3 credits

    This course is an independent study with a professor on an approved topic. Each offering has variable credit, one to three credits. It is repeatable for up to six credits. (As needed)

    General Education Course: No

Physical Education
  

  • PE 1057 - Yoga All Levels

    1 credits

    Yoga is well-rounded of exercises which improve flexibility, strength, balance, and body alignment while releasing stress. This class is appropriate for beginning students. Two sections of this class may be taken for credit. Class is repeatable. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1058 - Intermediate Yoga

    1 credits

    Intermediate Yoga focuses on building skills in backbends, inversions, and breathing. Two sections of this class may be taken concurrently for credit. Class is repeatable. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: One semester or 6 months of beginning yoga or PE 1057 - Yoga All Levels 
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1059 - Ashtanga Yoga

    1 credits

    Ashtanga, vinyasa or flow yoga is an invigorating series of exercises designed to reduce stress, build strength and endurance, while improving flexibility, focus, balance and breath. Two sections of this class may be taken concurrently for credit. Class is repeatable. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1070 - Cross Training

    1 credits

    A class designed to allow students to explore a variety of different individual physical activities. This class is structured to help students develop fitness and an appreciation for a variety of physical activities in a semi-structured environment. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1085 - Weight Training

    1 credits

    (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1090 - Circuit Weight Training

    1 credits

    (Fee: $60) (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1098 - Wellness Dynamics

    3 credits

    The assessment and promotion of healthy lifestyles will be the primary focus. Behavior change concepts and strategies as well as how to evaluate health and fitness claims as a consumer in society will also be addressed. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
  

  • PE 1100 - Tennis

    1 credits

    (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1105 - Badminton

    1 credits

    Badminton is an activity class that will focus on skill development and understanding of strategies and rules of the game. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1110 - Racquetball

    1 credits

    (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1125 - Pickleball

    1 credits

    Pickleball is an activity class that will focus on skill development and understanding of strategies and rules of the game. The game, one of the fastest growing activities in the U.S., is played with a paddle, wiffleball, a three foot high net on a badminton sized court. Skills are similar to tennis.(Fall, Spring, Summer)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1130 - Golf

    1 credits

    (Fall, Spring) (Fee $50 at site)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1133 - Advanced Golf

    1 credits

    (Fall, Spring) (Fee $50 at site)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1135 - Archery

    1 credits

    Archery is an activity course that will emphasize skill development, a basic understanding of equipment, safety, rules and scoring. (As Needed)
  

  • PE 1145 - Bowling

    1 credits

    (Fee $75) (Fall, Spring at site)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1281 - Varsity Basketball

    1 credits

    (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1282 - Varsity Softball

    1 credits

    (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1283 - Varsity Baseball

    1 credits

    (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1284 - Varsity Soccer

    1 credits

    (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1285 - Varsity Track & Field/Cross Country

    1 credits

    (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1286 - Varsity Gymnastics

    1 credits

    (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1287 - Varsity Tennis

    1 credits

    (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1288 - Varsity Golf

    1 credits

    (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1289 - Varsity Rodeo

    1 credits

    (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1290 - Varsity Volleyball

    1 credits

    (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1291 - Varsity Football

    1 credits

    (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1298 - Cheer & Yell Leading

    1 credits

    (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1299 - Leadership Academy - Know Greater Heroes

    2 credits

    This course directly focuses on character development, leadership training and service-learning. Students will learn principles of influence that will move people to positive action. Course includes class discussion, student-led activities, and project presentation in local elementary schools. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: Instructor approval
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1300 - Swimming (Beginning)

    1 credits

    (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1305 - Intermediate Swimming

    1 credits

    Required of all physical education majors and minors, or have card. A stroke development course designed to provide students with instruction and practice in swimming. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1340 - Lifeguard Training

    2 credits

    To provide the necessary minimum knowledge and skills training for a person to qualify to serve as an entry-level lifeguard. (Certification course TBA)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1345 - Water Safety Instructor Training

    2 credits

    Attention is given to methods of teaching swimming. The purpose of this instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety courses. The instructor course covers the following topics: Teach Swimming and Water Safety courses; Planning and organizing courses; Ensuring participants; health and safety; Providing information and skill-development sessions necessary to conduct and teach Swimming and Water Safety courses; Conducting practice teaching; Evaluating participants’ performance; Explaining American Red Cross national and field unit operational policies and procedures related to Swimming and Water Safety courses. (Certification Course TBA)

    Prerequisite: PE 1305 
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1401 - Self-Defense

    1 credits

    This is an elementary course designed to enhance the students’ ability to survive an aggressive situation involving close quarter combat. Simple, but effective techniques will be emphasized. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1430 - Beginning Karate

    1 credits

    This course is designed to teach the student the basic foundations of Karate. It will focus on coordination, speed and timing of the yellow belt material. Interactive sets, techniques and katas will be taught. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1543 - Advanced First Aid-Emergency Care (CPR)

    1 credits

    Provide basic skills in emergency care procedures for injuries, including infant, adult, child, and one and two person CPR. Also, to help students obtain first aid and CPR Licensure through an accredited agency. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1630 - Waukeenyan Dance Team

    2 credits

    Waukeenyan is SUU’s dance-oriented drill team. By audition only. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1820 - Teaching Rhythm Fitness

    1 credits

    The methodology of planning, teaching, and evaluating rhythm fitness activities. Can be repeated once for credit. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1830 - Fundamentals of Individual, Dual & Team Sports I

    2 credits

    The purpose of this class is to give students the basic instruction of archery, tennis, golf, badminton, basketball, and weight training skills. Opportunities to practice and apply the skills will be provided. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1870 - Fundamentals of Individual, Dual & Team Sports II

    2 credits

    The purpose of this class is to provide basic instruction of softball, volleyball, field games that may include soccer, flag football, ultimate Frisbee and additional current activities, racquetball and pickleball. Opportunities to practice and apply the skills will be provided. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 1880 - Physical Activities for Elementary Schools

    3 credits

    This class is designed to provide the elementary school teacher with a wide variety of activities such as games, fundamental movement skills and individual and partner activities. Both theoretical and practical approaches to elementary activities will be presented. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 2100 - Stress Management & Wellness Concepts

    2 credits

    Examines the psycho/physiological correlates of stress and the various approaches to minimize negative effects. This course will also review the wellness concept as it relates to stress and quality lifestyle improvement. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 2800 - Individual & Dual Sports, Coaching & Officiating (Tennis, Golf, Wrestling)

    2 credits

    Coaching and Officiating theory and practice that will explore one of the following three sports: Tennis, Golf, or Wrestling. Player skill development techniques and specific coaching strategies and organizational skills will be explored. Rules and game/tournament administration of the specific sports will be examined. (every other year)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 2810 - Football Coaching & Officiating

    2 credits

    Coaching football: theory and practice, details of each position, training and managing. Complete technique. Rules and mechanics for officiating football. Attention will be given to other game officials and to game administration. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 2820 - Soccer Coaching & Officiating

    2 credits

    Designed to develop coaching methods and techniques in soccer. Rules and mechanics for officiating soccer. Attention will be given to other game officials and to game administration. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 2830 - Volleyball Coaching & Officiating

    2 credits

    Coaching and training volleyball teams. Emphasis is on the skills and strategies of the game and on methods of defense and offense. Rules and mechanics for officiating volleyball. Attention will be given to other game officials and to game administration. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 2840 - Basketball Coaching & Officiating

    2 credits

    Coaching and training basketball. Emphasis is on the psychology of the game and on methods of defense and offense. Rules and mechanics for officiating basketball. Attention will be given to other game officials and to game administration. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 2850 - Baseball Coaching & Officiating

    2 credits

    Coaching baseball: team play, training, offensive and defensive strategy. Rules and mechanics for officiating men’s baseball. Attention will be given to other game officials and to game administration. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 2860 - Softball Coaching & Officiating

    2 credits

    Coaching and training softball teams. Emphasis on game strategy. Rules and mechanics for officiating women’s softball. Attention will be given to other game officials and to game administration. (Fall, even years)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 2870 - Track & Field Coaching & Officiating

    2 credits

    Coaching track and field events and conducting track meets. Coaching techniques for developing individual and team skill will be explored with strategies for optimizing practice session. Rules officiating responsibilities for different events will also be covered. (Fall, Odd Years)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 2880 - Coaching Dance Teams & Drill Teams

    1 credits

    Designed to give emphasis to the organization and administration of studio teachers and high school/collegiate dance team advisors. Choreography, music selection, costume design, budgeting, etc. included in class content. (Fall odd years)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 2920 - PE Workshop

    .5 to 3 credits

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 3040 - Motor Development

    3 credits

    A course focused on examining the changes in movement potential in individuals based on growth, maturation, aging and life stages. This course is important for educators providing them with fundamental knowledge of movement potential. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 3050 - Motor Learning

    3 credits

    The study of motor skill acquisition with application to teaching and coaching. Current approaches focus on the cognitive process and neural mechanisms which contribute to the learning and control of motor skills. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 3060 - Sport & Exercise Biomechanics

    3 credits

    Designed to study the science of human movement. It includes study of the structure of the human body in terms of its use in activity. A mechanical analyze of a variety of activities is developed, i.e., physical education and coaching. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: BIOL 1020 /BIOL 1025  or BIOL 2320 /BIOL 2325  
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 3065 - Sport & Biomechanics Lab

    1 credits

    Lab to accompany PE 3060 . This laboratory provides hands-on experience quantifying and analyzing human motion from a biomechanics perspective. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: BIOL 1020 /BIOL 1025  or BIOL 2320 /BIOL 2325 
    Co-Requisite: PE 3060  or consent of the instructor
  

  • PE 3070 - Exercise Physiology

    3 credits

    Designed to study the physiological functions of the human body in activity. Physiological principles are applied to physical education, dance and coaching. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: BIOL 1020 /BIOL 1025  or BIOL 2420 /BIOL 2425 
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 3075 - Exercise Physiology Lab

    1 credits

    Lab to accompany PE 3070 .  This laboratory provides hands-on experience and interpretation of commonly used methods to study the physiological functions of the human body in activity. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: BIOL 1020 /BIOL 1025  or BIOL 2420 /BIOL 2425  
    Co-Requisite: PE 3070  or consent of instructor
  

  • PE 3080 - Athletic Training/Sports Medicine

    3 credits

    Attention is given to the practical application of methods in treatment of athletic injuries and athletic training procedures. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: BIOL 1020 /BIOL 1025  or BIOL 2320 /BIOL 2325 
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 3085 - Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Lab

    1 credits

    This course is designed as the hands-on, practical application of the concepts learning in conjunction with the PE 3080 - Athletic Training/Sports Medicine . (Fall, Spring, Summer)

    Co-Requisite: PE 3080  
  

  • PE 3090 - Adaptive Physical Education

    3 credits

    Emphasis on meeting the physical activity needs of students temporarily or permanently impaired. Discussion of the methods and opportunities to involve the impaired/disabled student in physical education classes. (Fall, Spring)
  

  • PE 3400 - Clinical Observation

    1 credits

    This course is designed for those students who are pursuing Athletic Training as a major. This course involves instruction in the clinical aspects of athletic training programs, emphasizing observation of the function of an athletic training facility and the various duties performed by a Certified Athletic Trainer. (P/F) (Fall)

    Prerequisite: PE 3080 , admission into the academic instruction of the Athletic Training Major, and instructors permission
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 3410 - Clinical Instruction - Taping and Bracing

    2 credits

    This course is designed for those students who are pursuing Athletic Training as a major. This course involves instruction and development of skills in taping, wrapping, padding, and bracing various body parts for the prevention of athletic injuries. (P/F) (Fall)

    Prerequisite: PE 3080 , admission into the Athletic Training Program
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 3420 - Clinical Instruction - Therapeutic Modalities

    2 credits

    This course is designed for those students who are pursuing Athletic Training as a major. This course provides an opportunity for students to develop their skills in the application of heat, cold and electrical stimulation modalities in the treatment of athletic injuries. (P/F) (Fall)

    Prerequisite: PE 4450  
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 3430 - Clinical Instruction - Therapeutic Rehabilitation

    2 credits

    This course is designed for those students who are pursuing Athletic Training as a major. This course provides an opportunity for students to develop their skill in the developing of a therapeutic exercise program for an injured athlete. This will include assessing the athlete, designing a program to control inflammation, restoring range of motion, developing muscular strength and flexibility and returning to sport activity. (P/F) (Fall)

    Prerequisite: PE 4410  
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 3440 - Clinical Instruction IV

    2 credits

    This course is designed for those students who are pursuing Athletic Training as a major. This course provides an opportunity for students to develop their skills in evaluation procedures (history, observation/inspection, palpation, special tests) of injuries of the foot, ankle, lower leg, knee, thigh, hip, pelvis, lumbar spine, chest, and abdomen. (P/F) (Spring odd years)

    Prerequisite: PE 4400  and instructors permission
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 3450 - Clinical Instruction - Upper Extremity

    2 credits

    This course is designed for those students who are pursuing Athletic Training as a major. This course provides an opportunity for students to develop their skills in evaluation procedures (history, observation/inspection, palpation, special tests) of injuries of the shoulder complex, elbow, forearm, wrist, and, cervical spine, face, and head. (P/F) (Spring even years)

    Prerequisite: PE 4430  
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 3720 - Comprehensive School Health Education/Methods in Teaching Health Education

    3 credits

    The comprehensive school health education portion of the class will focus on the learning and understanding of the policies, procedures and activities designed to protect and promote the health, well-being and safety of the students and staff. The eight components of a comprehensive school health education program will be the emphasis. The second part of the class will focus on the methods and techniques of instruction, creative use of media and practical teaching experience for prospective school health education teachers. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 3750 - Methods of Teaching Human Sexuality Education

    2 credits

    Emphasis is on what and how to teach human sexuality education in the schools. The course includes an overview of biological, psychological and sociological aspects of sexuality education. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 3790 - Substance Abuse/Drugs & Alcohol

    3 credits

    An examination of the pharmacological and physiological aspects of drug and alcohol abuse. The problem of drug abuse is studied from within the context of the total society. Emphasis is given to attitude and values clarification with group interaction being a critical component of the course. (Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 3900 - Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education

    2 credits

    Physical education in the elementary school places emphasis on program planning, teaching techniques, and the selection and direction of physical education activities that will satisfy the needs of elementary school children. (Fall, Spring)

    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 4010 - Methods of Sport Conditioning and Nutrition

    3 credits

    Lecture course designed to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the delivery and implementation of strength and conditioning programs and basic sport nutrition concepts. The physiology and scientific basis of programming techniques for resistance training, stretching, cardiovascular conditioning, speed and agility development, and plyometrics will be covered. Basic sports nutrition guidelines will be presented with an emphasis on nutrition needs for the adolescent athlete. (Spring)

    Prerequisite:  PE 3070  
    General Education Course: No
  

  • PE 4015 - Methods of Strength and Conditioning Lab

    1 credits

    Lab to accompany PE 4010 .  This laboratory provides an opportunity to create, implement, and demonstrate strength and conditioning programs based on theories discussed in lectures. (Fall, Spring)

    Prerequisite: PE 3060  or PE 3070  
    Co-Requisite: PE 4010  (Lecture) or instructor consent. 
  

  • PE 4020 - Research Methods & Statistics for Exercise Science

    3 credits

    This course is an introduction to research and statistics in exercise science. Research ethics, basic research design, and statistics will be discussed. It will follow a lecture format. (Fall)

    General Education Course: No
 

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