Apr 29, 2024  
2020-2021 General Catalog 
    
2020-2021 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]

Course Descriptions


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Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism

  
  • ORPT 1310 - Primitive Skills and Ten Essentials


    1 Credit(s)

    This is a basic course that provides students with an awareness of how to take care of themselves in the outdoors with a minimum of equipment. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ORPT 1350 - SCUBA I


    1 Credit(s)

    The SCUBA I course provides students with the training required for successful completion of the PADI Open Water scuba certification. Class consists of academic work as well as hands on use of scuba diving equipment in a confined water setting (swimming pool). There is a fee for this course that will range from $275 or more, depending on the current certification costs and equipment rental prices. Students need to be comfortable in the water and have basic swimming skills. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • ORPT 1351 - SCUBA II


    1 Credit(s)

    This course will build on the information and skills developed in ORPT 1350 . (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ORPT 1510 - Wilderness First Aid


    1 Credit(s)

    Wilderness First Aid introduces concepts of medical care in a wilderness setting, focusing on Basic Life Support skills, minor trauma, selected environmental topics, spine assessment and the ruling-out process, allergic and toxic reactions, and “common” medical emergencies. Course fees are applicable and may vary from year to year. Students need to check with the ORPT Director for current costs. (Spring) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ORPT 1527 - Climbing I


    1 Credit(s)

    An active lifestyles class focused on learning basic climbing skills: knots, equipment care and use, belaying, communication, climbing movement, and rappelling. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • ORPT 1528 - Climbing II


    2 Credit(s)

    Climbing II builds upon the skills and knowledge developed through Climbing I. Topics include lead climbing and belaying, intermediate rescue skills, anchor cleaning and assessment, and site management. Students with considerable climbing experience may qualify for this course without taking Climbing I. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): ORPT 1527  or instructor permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-
    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • ORPT 1542 - Wilderness First Responder


    3 Credit(s)

    Wilderness First Responder skills emphasize accepted medical protocols for situations requiring extended patient management in extreme environments with limited equipment. WFR certification fees are applicable and may vary from year to year. Students should check with the ORPT Director for current costs. (Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • ORPT 1610 - Skiing/Snowboarding I


    1 Credit(s)

    This course will help students interested in improving their skiing or snowboarding skills to do so. It is appropriate for first timers or seasoned winter enthusiasts. Additional fees accompany this course which are dependent on ski resort prices. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • ORPT 1611 - Skiing/Snowboarding II


    1 Credit(s)

    This course is aimed at helping intermediate-level skiers and snowboarders develop the skills needed to move into more advanced terrain and tricks. Additional fees will apply to this course. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • ORPT 1625 - Skiing (Nordic)


    1 Credit(s)

    This course will explore the winter environment using cross-country skis. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • ORPT 2000 - Outdoor Skills Seminar


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    A special topics course designed to develop outdoor recreation and leadership skills. Topics will vary depending upon demand. May be repeated for credit up to six (6) credits. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • ORPT 2040 - Americans in the Outdoors


    3 Credit(s)

    Examines human values, uses, and management of natural settings at the individual, community, and societal levels. Topics include psychological responses to nature, history of U.S. Park and natural resource management, environmental sociology and politics, and nature in non-Western cultures. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

    General Education Course: Humanities
  
  • ORPT 2890 - Directed Projects


    1 Credit(s) 4 Maximum Credit(s)

    A hands-on experience, completed either on or off campus that requires the student to work in a closely supervised environment with professionals. Directed projects must be initiated by a contract between the student, the organization, and the faculty advisor. Students may or may not be paid for their work. A minimum of three (3) hours of work per week for 15 weeks equates to one (1) credit hour. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ORPT 3000 - Foundations in Outdoor Recreation


    3 Credit(s)

    Professional foundations of outdoor recreation: history, philosophy, leadership, ethics, economic significance, professional competencies, skills, career opportunities, settings, trends, and issues. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): ORPT 3005  

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • ORPT 3005 - Foundations Practicum Lab


    1 Credit(s)

    The Foundations Practicum Lab is a co-requisite for ORPT 3000 . This lab will give students a hands on experience through volunteering for an outdoor recreation organization or agency. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Co-requisite(s): ORPT 3000  

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ORPT 3030 - Foundations of Recreation Resources Management


    3 Credit(s)

    Principles of wildland recreation management including characteristics of recreation use and users, introduction to planning concepts, management of wildland recreation facilities and infrastructure, and integration with other natural resource uses. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): ORPT 3000   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ORPT 3040 - Leadership in Outdoor Recreation


    3 Credit(s)

    Leadership theory and skill development for outdoor recreation professionals. Topics include judgment and decision making, management, professional ethics, theory, and back country living skills. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): ORPT 3000   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ORPT 3050 - Risk Management and Safety for Outdoor Recreation


    3 Credit(s)

    Study of laws affecting recreation services and professional development of risk management protocols and procedures. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ORPT 3060 - Behavioral Aspects of Outdoor Recreation


    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines the social, psychological, and geographic influences on human behaviors in outdoor recreation settings. An emphasis is placed on current research and critical challenges affecting recreation management. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): ORPT 3000   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing required

  
  • ORPT 3500 - Interdisciplinary Outdoor Studies


    1 Credit(s) 6 Maximum Credit(s)

    An interdisciplinary course that employs an experiential approach to teach students about the complexity of the specific topic of study. Professors from more than one discipline introduce students to a variety of ways to think about the chosen topic. Under the guidance of faculty mentors, students then carry out original projects related to the course topic. (Fall [As Needed], Spring [As Needed], Summer [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ORPT 4020 - Interpretation


    3 Credit(s)

    Planning, designing, facilitating, and evaluating interpretation for cultural and natural resources in order to create opportunities for meaningful experiences and to support management objectives. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ORPT 4030 - Interdisciplinary Outdoor Education


    3 Credit(s)

    A course designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and evaluate interdisciplinary outdoor education programs that promote environmental literacy in wilderness, community, and education settings utilizing inquiry and experiential education teaching methods. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ORPT 4500 - Recreation Ecology


    3 Credit(s)

    Examines the effects of outdoor recreation activities on biophysical resources. Students with review current knowledge concerning impacts of recreation on wildlife, plants, soil, air and water resources, and ecological processes. Students will also learn and practice methods for assessing and monitoring resource conditions. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2900  and ORPT 3000  and ORPT 3060   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing required

  
  • ORPT 4600 - Outdoor Recreation Policy and Planning


    3 Credit(s)

    Course will cover foundations of natural resource recreation policy and planning: policy history, key agencies, wildland recreation policy, recreation planning, management practices, and the NEPA process. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ORPT 4700 - Special Topics in ORPT


    3 Credit(s)

    This course will provide opportunities to explore special topics and current issues related to outdoor recreation and tourism. Topics will vary according to faculty and student interest. May be repeated for up to nine (9) credits. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor or department permission
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 9

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ORPT 4740 - Organization and Administration for ORPT


    3 Credit(s)

    Organization, administration, and evaluation of outdoor recreation programs. Topics include planning, programming, evaluation, budgeting, human resources, risk management, policy, and procedures. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): ORPT 3000   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ORPT 4745 - Organization and Administration Lab


    1 Credit(s)

    The Organization and Administration lab provides students with an opportunity to apply the processes and information from ORPT 4740  into their own program. The lab will include implementation of a program plan and an in-depth evaluation of that program. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): ORPT 4740   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ORPT 4860 - Outdoor Recreation Skills Practicum


    1 Credit(s) 4 Maximum Credit(s)

    This course is designed to give outdoor recreation majors and minor experience leading, teaching, and developing skills in the outdoor recreation field. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission if not a declared ORPT major
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism majors only

  
  • ORPT 4890 - Outdoor Recreation Internship


    1 Credit(s) 8 Maximum Credit(s)

    Professional experience in a departmental approved leisure services program. (Fall) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 9

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • ORPT 4900 - ORPT Senior Seminar


    3 Credit(s)

    A capstone course: ORPT majors will complete a capstone project to investigate current trends, issues, research, and professional standards in the field. Students will also prepare for internships. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism majors only; Senior standing required


Performing and Visual Arts

  
  • PVA 1150 - Ballroom Dance Beginning Ensemble


    1 Credit(s)

    This is the introductory course for the SUU Ballroom Dance Company. The curriculum focuses on choreography for performances, implementing bronze level ballroom syllabus steps, preparatory for Ballroom Dance Intermediate Ensemble. Audition only. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 4

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PVA 2120 - Service Learning


    1 Credit(s)

    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. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 2

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • PVA 2150 - Ballroom Dance Intermediate Ensemble


    1 Credit(s)

    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. Audition only. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • PVA 2920 - PVA Workshop


    0.5 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 3

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • PVA 3150 - Ballroom Touring Ensemble


    1 Credit(s)

    SUU’s touring ballroom dance ensemble. Audition only. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • PVA 4920 - PVA Workshop


    0.5 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 3

    Registration Restriction(s): None


Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 1000 - Introduction to Philosophy


    3 Credit(s)

    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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

    General Education Course: Humanities
  
  • PHIL 1250 - Critical Thinking


    3 Credit(s)

    This course will introduce students to inductive and deductive logic. The course trains students to recognize, evaluate, and construct arguments. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

    General Education Course: Humanities Knowledge Area
  
  • PHIL 2920 - Workshop


    0.5 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll

  
  • PHIL 3010 - Philosophy (Variable Topics)


    3 Credit(s)

    This course has a variable subject matter. It involves in-depth examination of some timely topic, movement, problem, thinker, or writer of philosophy. (Fall - Every Other) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PHIL 3011 - Special Topics: Philosophy of _______


    3 Credit(s)

    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 nine (9) credits. (Fall, Spring - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 9

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PHIL 3200 - Deductive Logic


    3 Credit(s)

    This course focuses on first-order symbolic logic and its application to natural languages, truth, functions, and quantification. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): PHIL 1250   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PHIL 3300 - Theory of Knowledge


    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines epistemology, accounts of knowledge. Topics include belief, opinion, justification, common sense, faith, skepticism, truth, and error. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PHIL 3350 - History and Philosophy of Science


    3 Credit(s)

    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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PHIL 3400 - Mind, Language, and Reality


    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines issues in metaphysics. Topics include causation, determinism, consciousness, artificial intelligence, language, and reality. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PHIL 3500 - Ethics


    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines various theories about normative issues including right and wrong, praise and blame, justice, rights, duties, pleasures, and happiness. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PHIL 3700 - Political Philosophy


    3 Credit(s)

    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. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PHIL 4010 - Senior Seminar


    3 Credit(s)

    This is a capstone course for philosophy majors that surveys a central philosophical problem(s). (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of one course in each area of the major
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PHIL 4110 - Ancient Greek Philosophy


    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines the development of philosophy from the pre-Socratic through the Hellenistic periods. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PHIL 4120 - Modern Philosophy


    3 Credit(s)

    This course examines Modern Philosophy through the works of Bacon, Descartes, Kant, the empiricists, and the rationalists. (Fall - Even Years, Spring - Even Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PHIL 4850 - Independent Research


    1 Credit(s) 3 Maximum Credit(s)

    This course is an independent study with a professor on an approved topic. Each offering has variable credit, one (1) to three (3) credits. It is repeatable for up to six (6) credits. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 6

    Registration Restriction(s): None


Physical Education

  
  • PE 1057 - Yoga All Levels


    1 Credit(s)

    This course helps to bring relaxation to the body and mind through traditional yoga postures, breathing techniques, relaxation, and meditation. This class is appropriate for beginning students. Two (2) sections of this class may be taken for credit. Class is repeatable. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 16

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1058 - Intermediate Yoga


    1 Credit(s)

    Traditional Hatha Yoga with the focus on exploring additional asanas, pranayama, shavasana, and meditation. Two (2) sections of this class may be taken concurrently for credit. Class is repeatable. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): One semester or 6 months of beginning yoga or PE 1057   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: P
    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 16

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1070 - Cross Training


    1 Credit(s)

    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. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1085 - Weight Training


    1 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 16

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1088 - Fitness Center


    1 Credit(s)

    Fee: $60 (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1098 - Wellness Dynamics


    3 Credit(s)

    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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

    General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
  
  • PE 1105 - Badminton


    1 Credit(s)

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

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 16

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1110 - Racquetball


    1 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 16

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1125 - Pickleball


    1 Credit(s)

    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, wiffle ball, and a three-foot high net on a badminton sized court. Skills are similar to tennis. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 16

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1130 - Golf


    1 Credit(s)

    Fee: $60 at site (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 16

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1135 - Archery


    1 Credit(s)

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

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 4

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1145 - Bowling


    1 Credit(s)

    Bowling is taught off-campus at the Cedar Bowling Center (421 E Hwy 91). There is an additional fee of $90 to be paid at the Cedar Bowling Center. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 16

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1281 - Varsity Basketball


    1 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1282 - Varsity Softball


    1 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1283 - Varsity Baseball


    1 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1284 - Varsity Soccer


    1 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1285 - Varsity Track and Field/Cross Country


    1 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1286 - Varsity Gymnastics


    1 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1287 - Varsity Tennis


    1 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1288 - Varsity Golf


    1 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1289 - Varsity Rodeo


    1 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1290 - Varsity Volleyball


    1 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1291 - Varsity Football


    1 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 8

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1298 - Cheer and Yell Leading


    1 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 12

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1300 - Swimming (Beginning)


    1 Credit(s)

    Description unavailable. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 16

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1305 - Intermediate Swimming


    1 Credit(s)

    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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 16

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1400 - Self-Defense


    1 Credit(s)

    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) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 2

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1430 - Beginning Karate


    1 Credit(s)

    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) [Pass/Fail]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 3

    Registration Restriction(s): None

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


    1 Credit(s)

    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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 1820 - Teaching Rhythm Fitness


    1 Credit(s)

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

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 2

    Registration Restriction(s): None

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


    2 Credit(s)

    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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

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


    2 Credit(s)

    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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 2000 - Introduction to Physical Education & Coaching


    2 Credit(s)

    This course is an introduction to basic physical education instructional practice and practical application of learning in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 2100 - Stress Management and Wellness Concepts


    2 Credit(s)

    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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

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


    2 Credit(s)

    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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Repeatable? Yes - Total Credits: 9

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 2810 - Football Coaching and Officiating


    2 Credit(s)

    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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 2820 - Soccer Coaching and Officiating


    2 Credit(s)

    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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 2830 - Volleyball Coaching and Officiating


    2 Credit(s)

    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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 2840 - Basketball Coaching and Officiating


    2 Credit(s)

    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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 2850 - Baseball Coaching and Officiating


    2 Credit(s)

    Coaching baseball: team play, training, and 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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 2860 - Softball Coaching and Officiating


    2 Credit(s)

    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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 2870 - Track and Field Coaching and Officiating


    2 Credit(s)

    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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 3090 - Adaptive Physical Education


    3 Credit(s)

    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) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 3400 - Clinical Observation


    1 Credit(s)

    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. (Fall) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 3080  and instructor permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): Athletic Training majors only

  
  • PE 3410 - Clinical Instruction: Taping and Bracing


    2 Credit(s)

    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. (Fall) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 3080   - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): Athletic Training majors only

  
  • PE 3420 - Clinical Instruction: Therapeutic Modalities


    2 Credit(s)

    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. (Fall) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 4450  and instructor permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 3430 - Clinical Instruction: Therapeutic Rehabilitation


    2 Credit(s)

    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. (Fall) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 4410  and instructor permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 3440 - Clinical Instruction: Lower Extremity


    2 Credit(s)

    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. (Spring - Odd Years) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 4400  and instructor permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

  
  • PE 3450 - Clinical Instruction: Upper Extremity


    2 Credit(s)

    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. (Spring - Even Years) [Pass/Fail]

    Prerequisite(s): PE 4430  and instructor permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D-
    Registration Restriction(s): None

 

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