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Students examine the game and coaching techniques, strategies and tactics of volleyball, soccer, and basketball. A review of each sport's officiating techniques is also covered. Attendance at athletic events and a critical evaluation of each sport are required.

This course examines the philosophies, ethics, roles and responsibilities involved in the professional preparation and development of an athletic coach.

An orientation course designed to examine the field of sport management. This course focuses on the activities of a club, recreational, corporate or competitive sport manager. The student will be required to research and/or shadow a professional in the field.

This course introduces students to the biophysical foundations within exercise and movement science. Students will be introduced to the concepts concerning anatomical, mechanical, physiological, neural, and psychological bases of human movement as well as information pertaining to career opportunities, professional organizations, program protocols, resources and tools within the field, and self-assessments.

This course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. Students will also learn to use the airway adjuncts such as nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airways. Students who successfully complete the course will receive certifications in Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers and Airway Management from the American Heart Association (AHA). 

This course is designed to serve as a tool to explore career options and develop realistic expectations in Sport and Exercise Science in either a profit or not-for-profit setting. Students will job shadow a leader (general manager, athletics director, owner, etc.) for a minimum of forty hours. Emphasis will be placed on the search process (identifying individual interests and matching them with appropriate organizations), the application process (telephone, written contact, and interviewing skills/strategies), the orientation process (establishing measurable outcomes and asking appropriate questions), and the job shadowing process (following and learning from a leader in the Sport and Exercise Science field). This is a graded course.

This course is designed to serve as a tool to explore career options and develop realistic expectations in Sport and Exercise Science in either a profit or not-for-profit setting. Students will job shadow a practitioner (personal trainer, equipment manager, marketing specialist, etc.) for a minimum of forty hours. Emphasis will be placed on the search process (identifying individual interests and matching them with appropriate organizations), the application process (telephone, written contact, and interviewing skills/strategies), the orientation process (establishing measurable outcomes and asking appropriate questions), and the job shadowing process (following and learning from a practitioner in the Sport and Exercise Science field). This is a graded course.

A study of the fundamentals and principles of aerobic exercise, this course prepares students to teach and lead an aerobics class. Students are engaged in activity throughout the course.

A study of the muscular structure of the human body and its development through weight training is presented. The course introduces types of lifting programs, selection and use of equipment, proper lifting techniques and proper safety techniques. This course has both a theoretical and a practical application.

This course introduces the components of physical fitness and their relationship to nutrition and stress. Students study basic muscular structure, cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, flexibility training, specialty exercises and injury prevention. The relationship of fitness and weight management is discussed. This course has both a theoretical and a practical application.

Students will develop the basic skills to create, lead, evaluate, and execute classes in Aerobic Kickboxing and Group Strength Training.

Students will develop the basic skills to create, lead, evaluate, and execute Group Aerobic and Group Boot Camp classes.

Red Cross Lifeguard training in hazards, distress, recognition, rescue, patron and employer relationships, and responsibilities is provided. Must be able to swim 50 yards.

This course covers the designing, constructing, planning, programming, operating and administering of aquatic facilities.

Students learn the fundamentals of competitive swimming, including stroke analysis, training regimes and swim meet management. This course improves students' stroke mechanics and prepares them to coach the sport. Students are engaged in activity throughout the semester.

This course provides a study of the fundamentals of track and field, including skill analysis, training regimes and track meet management. This course studies the strategy of the sport and provides students with an understanding of the rules. It prepares them to coach the sport. Students may be engaged in activity through the semester.

A study of the games of baseball and softball, including rules, skill fundamentals, skill analysis and training regimes. This course improves students' own skill mechanics and prepares them to coach a low level team. Students may be engaged in activity throughout the semester.

This study of basketball fundamentals concentrating on the knowledge, interpretation, and application of the tactics and strategy of the game, as well as a thorough knowledge and application of the rules. It will improve one's own skill mechanics as well as prepare one to coach a low level team. The student may be engaged in activity throughout the semester.

A study of soccer fundamentals concentrates on the knowledge, interpretation and application of the tactics and strategy of the game, as well as a thorough understanding and application of the rules. It improves students' skill mechanics and prepares them to coach a low level team. Students may be engaged in activity throughout the semester.

This course provides a study of football fundamentals concentrating on the knowledge, interpretation and application of the tactics and strategy of the game, as well as a thorough understanding and application of the rules. Students review current training regimes and safety concerns of the sport. This course improves Students' skill mechanics and prepares them to coach a low level team. Students may be engaged in activity throughout the semester.

This study of volleyball fundamentals focuses on the knowledge, interpretation and application of the tactics and strategy of the game, as well as a thorough understanding and application of the rules. It improves students' skill mechanics and prepares them to coach a low level team. Students may be engaged in activity throughout the semester.

This review of the golf fundamentals covers the theory and strategy of the game and thorough knowledge of the rules. Students are required to play 18 holes on a golf course. They need five golf clubs to practice driving and putting.

This course provides a review of tennis fundamentals, including the theory and strategy of the game and a thorough knowledge of the rules.

Students are introduced to the Allied Health profession of Athletic Training. Topics include the history of athletic training, injury prevention, mechanisms and classifications of sport injuries, emergency procedures and the healing process.

Students learn the function of athletic taping, bracing, and wrapping. Taping/wrapping procedures are taught for the upper and lower extremities and the torso. This is primarily a lab class that requires hands-on participation and practice. Included is a requirement for athletic training room observation.

Students study the psychological aspects of athletics that can enhance personal performance. The course explores how the psychological components impact the roles, ethics, and responsibilities of athletics personnel, as well as healthy and injured athletes.

This class studies the growth and development of the elementary school child. It examines the role of the health and physical education programs in meeting the child's needs. The course is required for Elementary Education majors.

This course is designed to increase student's knowledge of leadership principles, skills, and qualities; to develop a better understanding of strategies and skills required for sports and exercise program/organization development; and to apply this knowledge in order to provide quality experiences for program participants. Special emphasis will be placed on developing teamwork, enhancing group communications, and facilitating individual and organizational change and growth in a sport and exercise environment. This course includes practical applications of leadership.

This course provides a historical examination of the development of sports and their effects on society.

A historical study of the philosophies and actions that have developed, influenced and controlled women's sports.

Students learn about injuries and conditions pertaining to lower extremities, including the foot, ankle, lower leg, knee, hip and pelvis. Students explore a logical and thorough physical evaluation of the lower extremities using history, inspection, palpation and special tests.

This lab class will require clinical time in the Lewis University Athletic Training Room as well as off-campus facilities, with an emphasis on lower extremity evaluations. Certified athletic trainers supervise students. This course provides hands-on experience. Students must provide their own transportation to the clinical site.

This course offers a study of injuries and conditions pertaining to the upper extremities, including the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, shoulder, chest, torso, head and neck. Students conduct logical and thorough evaluations of the upper extremity using history, inspection, palpation and special tests.

This lab course with required clinical time in the Lewis University Training Room as well as off-campus facilities, with an emphasis on upper extremity evaluations. Certified athletic trainers and upper level student athletic trainers supervise students. This course provides first-hand experience for students. Students must provide their own transportation to the clinical site.

This course focuses on the physiological use of nutrients by the body. It emphasizes the importance of good nutrition to enhance performance, promote long-term health and prevent injury and illness. This information is applied to such topics as nutritional supplementation, body composition and eating disorders.

Personal and community health issues are studied, including the development of related healthy attitudes and habits that impact personal growth, development and learning.

This series allows students to apply microcomputer software to selected problems in sport management, recreation and activity settings.

An overview of conceptualization and marketing of sporting events to participants, spectators, and sponsors.  Particular emphasis is placed on design and pricing of sponsorship packages so corporate needs are met.

This course explains how motor development affects motor learning and provides a framework for establishing programs that facilitate skill acquisition for all learners and athletes. The course investigates how motor behavior can impact performance in a variety of settings.

This course covers the principles for developing safe and individualized cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength and flexibility programs geared to the healthy individual/athlete. Included are leadership techniques for classes activity programs.

These workshops develop both theoretical concepts and skill-oriented practices of particularly current interest in movement science. It is the goal of these one-credit hour workshops to offer students opportunities to address timely topics and current training or application concepts.

This course provides an opportunity for students to work with faculty members on problems of basic research in Sport and Exercise Science.

This is a seminar course addressing current topics specific to athletic training.

This course addresses current topics in Sport and Exercise Science. Topics will vary.