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SPAN 350 - Study Abroad
A course designed to apply language skills in a foreign environment. Students also learn about the culture of the Spanish-speaking world in a total immersion situation. Only 3 hours may be used toward satisfying the language requirement.
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 104 - Outdoor Leisure/Recreation
An introduction to the knowledge and skills in a variety of outdoor leisure and recreation activities. It may include walking, Frisbee, hiking, canoeing, backpacking, camping, field trips, and basic wilderness survival skills. Fees may apply and a field experience is required.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor
Credits: 2 hours
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SSPE 105 - Tumbling/Dance
An introduction to basic tumbling and dance. The historical, social, and cultural aspects of tumbling and dance will be included. Please contact the chairperson for scheduling.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of chairperson
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 106 - Social Dance
The student will be able to understand the basic of timing of the music, switch and dance competently with various partners, participate in any social setting by using the skills learned in class, and appreciate the health benefits of social dance. Please contact the chairperson for scheduling.
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 107 - Advanced Social Dance
The student will be able to understand the advanced issues related to social dance and further develop skills and appreciation of various dances.
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 108 - Beginning Swimming
A course designed to study the introduction to elementary aquatics. The basic swimming strokes are taught with the (American) front crawl emphasized.
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 109 - Intermediate Swimming
A course designed to refine the mechanics and improve strength in the four basic strokes - crawl, elementary backstroke, backstroke, and sidestroke. Advanced aquatics skills such as treading water and drown-proofing are also taught.
Prerequisite(s): SSPE 108 or approval of instructor
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 110 - Lifeguard Training
A course designed for skilled swimmers who desire lifeguard training. Students can earn certification for lifeguard training from the American Red Cross by completing all course requirements.
Prerequisite(s): SSPE 109 or approval of instructor
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 111 - Lifeguard Instructor
Emphasis on developing competencies in American Red Cross Lifeguarding skills, including CPR and first aid, and preparation for authorization as an ARC Lifeguarding Instructor. Students may receive certification in ARC Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, including AED training, Fundamentals of Instructor Training, and Lifeguard Instructor. Recommended for the student who is/was a certified lifeguard. The student will be required to pass a proficiency test the first week of class to remain in the course..
Prerequisite(s): SSPE 109 , SSPE 110 or approval of instructor
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 112 - Swimming and Water Safety Instructor
Emphasis on development of swimming skills directed toward becoming an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Students may receive certifications in ARC swimming, Fundamentals of Instructor Training, and preparation for authorization as an ARC Water Safety Instructor. The student will be required to pass a proficiency test the first week of class to remain in the course.
Prerequisite(s): SSPE 109 , SSPE 110 or approval of instructor
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 114 - Beginning Tennis
A course designed to be an introduction to the fundamental skills in tennis so that students can enjoy and appreciate the sport. It includes knowledge of history, rules, terminology, etiquette, strategies of tennis, skill techniques, and officiating.
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 115 - Advanced Tennis
A course designed to study the advanced strokes and strategies of tennis. It includes a review of the basic skills, history, rules, etc., and an introduction to the governing body, literature, and sanctioned competition for the sport. Please contact the chairperson for scheduling.
Prerequisite(s): SSPE 114 or approval of instructor
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 117 - Racquetball
A course designed to be an introduction to the fundamental skills in racquetball so that students can enjoy and appreciate the sport. The history, equipment, rules, terminology, and strategies will be included.
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 118 - Advanced Racquetball
A course designed to study the advanced strokes and strategies of racquetball. It includes a review of the basic strokes, history, rules, etc., with an introduction to the governing body, literature, and sanctioned competition for the sport.
Prerequisite(s): SSPE 117 or approval of instructor
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 119 - Badminton
A course designed to be an introduction to the fundamental skills in badminton so that students can enjoy and appreciate the sport. The history, equipment, rules, terminology, strategies, and skill techniques are included.
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 125 - Volleyball
A course designed to be an introduction to the fundamental skills in volleyball so that students can enjoy and appreciate the sport. The history, rules, terminology, and strategies of volleyball are included in the class.
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 126 - Weight Training
A course designed to be an introduction of the safety, proper techniques, and benefits of weight training. Multiple lifts for circuit training and station workouts will be emphasized.
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 127 - Advanced Weight (Strength) Training
A course designed to study the advanced safety principles, techniques, and benefits of weight training. The design and implementation of strength, balance, and conditioning programs will be emphasized. Class design will consist of lecture format with laboratory activities included.
Prerequisite(s): SSPE 126 or approval of instructor
Credits: 1 hour (Fall)
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SSPE 128 - Basketball
A course designed to be an introduction to the fundamental skills used in basketball. It includes knowledge of history, rules, terminology, etiquette, strategies, skill techniques, and officiating.
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 130 - Latin Dance
The student will be able to understand the basic timing of Latin music, switch and dance competently with various partners, participate in any Latin setting by using the skills learned in class, and participate in the health benefits of motion of Latin dance.
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 131 - Advanced Latin Dance
The student will be able to understand the advanced issues related to Latin dance and further develop skills and appreciation of various Latin dances.
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 132 - Aerobic Fitness
A course designed to be an introduction to aerobic activities to gain knowledge and skills to develop total fitness. It includes the health and skill-related components of fitness.
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 134 - Golf
A course designed to study an introduction to the fundamental skills of golf so that students can enjoy and appreciate golf. The history, equipment, etiquette, rules, terminology, strategies, and skill techniques are included.
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 135 - Advanced Golf
A course designed to enhance current golf skills including advanced stroke techniques, shot selection, course management, and golf etiquette and rule comprehension. This course will also allow for match and stroke play. Please contact the chairperson for scheduling.
Prerequisite(s): SSPE 134 or approval of instructor
Credits: 1 hour (Taught on demand.)
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SSPE 136 - Archery
A course designed to be an introduction to the fundamentals of shooting with bow and arrows so that students can enjoy and appreciate the sport. It includes safety, equipment use and maintenance, plus target shooting. Please contact the chairperson for scheduling.
Credits: 1 hour (Taught on demand.)
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SSPE 139 - Low Impact Conditioning I
A course designed for non-traditional students and students lacking the ability or health to participate in traditional physical activity classes. Emphasis will be on walking, low impact activities, and basic concepts of health-related fitness. Please contact the chairperson for scheduling.
Prerequisite(s): Medical documentation and approval of instructor
Credits: 1 hour (Taught on demand.)
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SSPE 140 - Low Impact Conditioning II
A course designed for non-traditional students and students lacking the ability or health to participate in traditional physical activity classes. Emphasis will be on advancing lifelong fitness and furthering knowledge from SSPE 139 . Please contact the chairperson for scheduling.
Prerequisite(s): Medical documentation and approval of instructor
Credits: 1 hour (Taught on demand.)
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SSPE 143 - Kyokushin-Kai Karate
A course designed to be an introduction to Kyokushin-Kai Karate. Please contact the chairperson for scheduling. (may be repeated four times)
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 149 - Lifelong Fitness
A course designed to be an introduction to lifelong fitness, which includes aerobic activities and weight training in order to gain knowledge and skills to develop total wellness. It includes the health and skill-related components of fitness.
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 101 - Fitness/Nutrition
An introduction to the health and skill-related components of fitness and nutrition for life-long wellness. Assessment of individual fitness levels and activities designed to improve physical fitness levels are included.
Credits: 2 hours
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SSPE 151 - Court Sports
A course designed to be an introduction to the fundamental skills in volleyball and basketball so that students can utilize this knowledge in teaching physical education. The history, rules, terminology, and strategies of volleyball, basketball, and court hockey are introduced.
Prerequisite(s): SSPE major or approval of chair
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 152 - Field Sports
A course designed to be an introduction to the fundamental skills in flag football, softball, and soccer so that students can utilize this knowledge in teaching physical education. The history, rules, terminology, and strategies of football, softball, and soccer are included.
Prerequisite(s): SSPE major or approval of chair
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 153 - Racquet Sports
A course designed to be an introduction to the fundamental skills in tennis racquetball and badminton so that students can utilize this knowledge in teaching physical education. The history, rules, terminology, and strategies of tennis, racquetball, pickle ball and badminton are included.
Prerequisite(s): SSPE major or approval of chair
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 199 - Special Topics
A specialized study of physical education topics that may include sport management, sport science, and other courses as determined by the department chair or as proposed by instructors and/or professors in the department. Topics will vary from semester to semester.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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SSPE 201 - Health
A course designed to study personal health needs and problems. This course will examine the six dimensions of wellness: Mental, physical, social, and spiritual, environmental, and emotional. This course will focus on factors and their impact on one’s quality of life and how it relates to the development and maintenance of a life-long plan for personal wellness.
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 210 - First Aid & CPR
A course designed to study emergency first aid care for injury or illness. Red Cross certification in Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer are included. Maximum capacity = 18.
Prerequisite(s): SSPE Majors Only.
Credits: 1 hour
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SSPE 220 - Community Health
A course designed to study community health resources, governing policies, and services in relationship to the school health program. Communicable diseases, organizations, consumer health, environmental health, and the health-care system are included.
Prerequisite(s): SSPE 201
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 226 - Advanced Weight Training
This course will consist of a lecture format to discuss the most current research and applications in weight training and conditioning. This course will also provide practical strategies for administration and management in weight training and conditioning facilities.
Prerequisite(s): SSPE 126 , SSPE majors only
Credits: 2 hours
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SSPE 250 - Motor Learning/Control/Development
An introduction to the application of learning principles and laws of motion regarding specific motor skills, skill acquisition, motor control and motor development. Areas of study include variables effecting the learner including perception, attention, and memory; and the learning environment including knowledge of results, practice, and transfer of learning. The basic locomotor, non-locomotor and manipulative movement skills will be included.
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 255 - Creative Movements (K-12)
An introduction to methods and techniques for teaching movement and dance on the K-12 level. There will be an emphasis on movement exploration and dance.
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 260 - Nutrition
A course designed to study the nutritional concepts with instruction in dietary management and basic body composition assessment. The focus is evaluating the effects diet has on health and performance.
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 280 - Introduction to Sport Management
An introduction to sport management topics. Includes historical perspective, career tracks, professional opportunities, professional organization, programs of study, current issues and future trends.
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 290 - Principles of Recreation and Leisure
Foundations course that examines the historical, theoretical, and social aspects of the recreation and leisure industry. The course covers the various delivery systems used to provide recreation and leisure opportunities to individuals and groups, including: community parks; recreation departments; youth and nonprofit organizations; commercial recreation; and tourism applications. Students are exposed to a variety of career options as they research current issues and trends in the recreation and leisure services field.
Credits: 3
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SSPE 299 - Special Topics
A specialized study of physical education topics that may include sport management, sport science, and other courses as determined by the department chair or as proposed by instructors and/or professors in the department. Topics will vary from semester to semester.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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SSPE 301 - Foundations of Physical Education and Sport
A course designed to study the philosophical, historical, sociological, psychological and scientific foundations of physical education and sport. Professional organizations, curriculum concepts, teaching methods, and evaluation are included. This is a writing intensive course.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 306 - Injury Prevention and Care
A course designed to give the non-athletic trainers the basic procedures used in injury prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Principles and techniques are presented in lecture and laboratory format. Prevention and practical knowledge will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing or approval of instructor
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 310 - Methods of Teaching Health and Physical Education in the Elementary School
A course designed to study health and physical education materials, methods, and activities for children in grades K-6. It includes planning, teaching, and evaluating a program of developmental and movement activities appropriate for the characteristics and needs of the learner. Twelve (12) hours of field experience required.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 201 , Junior Standing
Credits: 3 hours (Spring)
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SSPE 317 - Teaching Individual and Dual Sports
A course designed for students to learn instructional strategies for teaching various individual and dual sports in the P-12 setting. Students will design lesson plans, create assessment instruments, and implement classroom management techniques in peer teaching activities. Students will learn to teach skill acquisition, address the needs of diverse learners, and create a safe and healthy environment conducive to learning in the physical education classroom.
Prerequisite(s): PETE majors only, EDUC 201
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 320 - Adapted Physical Education
A course designed to study identification, assessment, and adapting of physical education policies, practices, principles, and programs to meet the needs of exceptional students. It includes principles of motor development and learning as applied to planning, instruction, and evaluation. Twelve (12) hours of field experience required.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 201
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 327 - Teaching Team Sports
A course designed for students to learn instructional strategies for teaching various team sports in the P-12 setting. Students will design lesson plans, create assessment instruments, and implement classroom management techniques in peer teaching activities. Students will learn to teach skill acquisition, address the needs of diverse learners, and create a safe and healthy environment conducive to learning in the physical education classroom.
Prerequisite(s): PETE majors only, EDUC 201
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 330 - Kinesiology/Biomechanics
A course designed to study the anatomical and mechanical principles of human movement. It includes the application of these principles to analyze human motion and sport skill analysis.
Prerequisite(s): , MATH 120 , MATH 122 , MATH 125 or MATH 133
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 335 - Exercise Physiology
A course designed to study the scientific basis of physical exercise and its effects on the muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems. The lab will encompass the learning and application of many tests in the area of exercise physiology.
Prerequisite(s): , , and Junior standing
Credits: 4 hours
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SSPE 340 - Principles of Sport Management
Foundation course for students as they prepare for a variety of sport management careers. The course covers fundamentals of management, marketing, finance, sales and communication as they relate to the sport industry.
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 345 - Recreation Leadership
This course examines the study of leadership theory and practice at the small group, agency, and community level in a range of parks, recreation, and leisure services contexts. Essential skills of leadership are learned and practiced, with a focus on ethical and value-based leadership with diverse people and communities.
Credits: 3
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SSPE 350 - Facility Management
This course is an introduction to facility management in relation to the field of sport management. The focus of the course will include management of indoor and outdoor spectator sports facilities, event and game day operations, proper marketing of a spectator sports facility, risks and liabilities associated with sports facility, as well as technologies related to facility management. The student will be required to complete a minimum of 20-30 hours of volunteer service in event or facility management approved by the instructor and chairperson.
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 360 - Theory of Coaching
This course is designed to provide a basic knowledge of coaching, which includes strategy; practice, planning, and preparation; team management; and recruiting. In addition, it will assist students in developing and implementing their individual coaching philosophy. Based on the central question - “Do sports teach ethics and values and if so, how?”
Credits: 3
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SSPE 361 - Theories of Play
This course examines the historical, socio-cultural, and psychological dimensions of play and leisure activities.
Credits: 3
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SSPE 365 - Sport Ministry
An overview of sport and recreation ministry in the local church, community, and mission settings. The course examines the historical foundations and the current development, operation, and biblical justifications for sport ministry programs.
Credits: 3
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SSPE 375 - Outdoor Recreation and Camps
This upper-level course explores the use of outdoor areas for recreation, as well as the local, state, and federal governmental involvement in parks, playgrounds, and outdoor recreation. The availability, development, and use of regional outdoor recreation areas will be focal points of discussion and learning. In addition, the course examines organizations, administration, programming, and staffing for camps.
Credits: 3
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SSPE 399 - Special Topics
A specialized study of physical education topics that may include sport management, sport science, and other courses as determined by the department chair or as proposed by instructors and/or professors in the department. Topics will vary from semester to semester.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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SSPE 401 - Administration in Physical Education and Sport
A course designed to study the theories of management and administrative policies for health, physical education and sport programs. It includes curriculum planning, personnel, facilities, equipment, budgeting, public relations, legal liability, and intramural.
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 410 - Methods of Health and PE for Middle and Secondary School
A course designed to study the teaching-learning process in health and physical education within the middle and secondary school. It emphasizes the planning, implementing, and evaluating of health and physical education activities. Twelve (12) hours of field experience required. This course will serve as the capstone experience for all Physical Education Teacher Education candidates.
Prerequisite(s): SSPE 301 and admitted to Teacher Education Program
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 420 - Research and Evaluation in Physical Education and Sport
A course designed to study research designs and methods as applied to health, physical education and sport. It includes measurement and assessment techniques, evaluation instruments, and interpretation of results.
Prerequisite(s): , SSPE 301 , and Junior Standing
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 430 - Principles of Sport Management II (Sport Law)
A course designed to study ethics and sport law. The emphasis includes liability, labor laws, risk management, facilities, and equipment.
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 450 - Psychological and Sociological Dynamics of Sport
A course designed to study the psychological and sociological factors which impact the behavior of the coach and all students. It includes an analysis of the teaching/learning process, strategies for the gym and classroom, and classroom management skills.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 460 - Issues in Alcohol and Drugs
A study of the sociological, psychological, and physiological aspects of drug and alcohol abuse as they impact upon the individual, family, and society.
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 475 - Principles of Sport Management III (Sport Marketing)
A course designed to study public relations and marketing in sports. The relationship of sponsorship, licensing, finance, economics, and budgeting to marketing are investigated.
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 477 - Practicum in SSPE
This course is designed to provide students with practical experience in coaching, exercise science or sport management. Students complete a minimum of 150 contact hours under the supervision of a qualified professional in various job settings related to the sport industry. Students should select site(s) that will allow them to develop and enhance skills required in settings in which they are interested. A written report and supervisor evaluation is required at the conclusion of the practicum experience.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of chair
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 479 - Seminar
A course designed as the culmination of students’ preparation for the “real world.” Students will research, present, and analyze their chosen area of concentration in sport science or athletic training. A variety of topics will be explored and the student and professor will determine a final research project. This class must be taken prior to the internship.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or approval of chairperson
Credits: 3 hours
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SSPE 490 - Internship
An in-depth, culminating field experience for Sport Management and Exercise Science majors. The student is responsible for securing placement with an approved sport-related organization. Interns perform administrative and managerial functions under the guidance of an experienced professional in the selected field. A reflective paper, internship report, supervisor evaluation and oral presentation are required at the conclusion of the internship experience. Course credit is awarded based on total hours of supervised internship experience: 6 credit hours (240 total hours); 9 credit hours (360 total hours) or 12 credit hours (480 total hours).
Prerequisite(s): SSPE 479 or approval of chairperson
Credits: 6 - 12 hours
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SSPE 495 - Independent Study in Physical Education and Sport
A course designed to meet special needs or deficiencies a student has in health, physical education or sport. The chairperson and the student will select topics. The chair or appropriate faculty member will closely monitor the design, direction, and evaluation of the course.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of advisor and chairperson
Credits: 1-3 hours
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SSPE 499 - Special Topics
A specialized study of physical education topics that may include sport management, sport science, and other courses as determined by the department chair or as proposed by instructors and/or professors in the department. Topics will vary from semester to semester.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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UR 190 - Undergraduate Research
Students are invited to engage in research, scholarship, and creative activity with a faculty mentor through undergraduate research. To earn credit, students must make a presentation at the Chowan University Student Research Conference, which is held in April of each academic year.
Credits: 1 hour
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UR 290 - Undergraduate Research
Students are invited to engage in research, scholarship, and creative activity with a faculty mentor through undergraduate research. To earn credit, students must make a presentation at the Chowan University Student Research Conference, which is held in April of each academic year.
Credits: 1 hour
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UR 390 - Undergraduate Research
Students are invited to engage in research, scholarship, and creative activity with a faculty mentor through undergraduate research. To earn credit, students must make a presentation at the Chowan University Student Research Conference, which is held in April of each academic year.
Credits: 1 hour
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UR 490 - Undergraduate Research
Students are invited to engage in research, scholarship, and creative activity with a faculty mentor through undergraduate research. To earn credit, students must make a presentation at the Chowan University Student Research Conference, which is held in April of each academic year.
Credits: 1 hour
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