Course Descriptions

PET 2622  Human Injuries – Care and Prevention (3 hrs)
The prevention identification, care and rehabilitation of human injuries.(Fall, Spring, Summer)

PET 3084  Triathlon Training (3 hrs)
Triathlon concepts, training, and performance leading to the development of optimal fitness and improved healthy lifestyle. (Occasional)

PET 3125  Fitness and Weight Management (3 hrs)
Provides current and future professionals with the required knowledge of fitness and weight management research theories and practice. (Occasional)

PET 3137  Concepts and Practices in Sports and Fitness (3 hrs)
Examination of concepts and practices in sports and fitness (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PET 3361  Nutrition for Sports and Fitness (3 hrs)
Study of nutrition with focus on the strategies designed to meet nutrient demands for physical activity,
exercise, and athletic performance in sports and fitness.(Fall)

PET 3765  Coaching Theory (3 hrs)
Theories of coaching team and individual sports. (Fall, Spring)

PET 3768 Group Exercise (3 hrs)
Requisite knowledge of a variety of group exercise instruction modalities. (Fall, Spring)

PET 3771  Fitness and Conditioning Concepts (3 hrs)
The integration of  advance components of muscular strength training and endurance conditioning for
the sports and fitness professional. (Fall)

PET 4002  Outdoor and Leisure Activities  (3 hrs)
Study of contemporary outdoor and leisure activities. Course will include but not be limited to the
 “adventure activity curriculum” camping, water activities, fishing, orienteering and hiking. (Occasional)

PET 4050C Motor Development and Learning (3 hrs)
An analysis of the theories and factors influencing the motor development of children and the
 learning of gross and fine motor skills. (Fall, Spring)

PET 4083C  Practical Fitness Training (3 hrs)
An in depth study into fitness related concepts as they are applied to individuals and groups. (Spring)

PET 4215  Motivational Aspects in Athletic Performance (3 hrs)
Theories of attitude, motivation, effort, persistence, mental focus, visualization, and an exploration of
techniques to enhance athletic performance. (Fall, Spring)

PET 4312  Biomechanics (3 hrs)
The comprehension and application of anatomical and mechanical principals involved in human
movement. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PET 4351C  Applied Exercise and Human Physiology (3 hrs)
Metabolic, neuromuscular, respiratory and cardiovascular physiology concepts and principles with practical  application to physical education and sport. (Fall, Spring)

PET 4401  Administration and Evaluation (3 hrs)
This course is designed to address the administrative, measurement, and evaluation considerations of physical Education programs. (Fall, Spring)

PET 4550  Fitness Assessment  (3 hrs)
A study and acquisition of health related fitness, exercise strategies and related assessment
techniques. (Fall, Spring)

PET 4625  Human Injuries II – Mechanisms and Prevention  (3 hrs)
Study of human movement and analysis of techniques for the prevention and treatment of human
injuries associated with sports and fitness. (Summer)

PET 4763  Coaching Methods and Principals (3 hrs)
Assists students in understanding and conceptually integrating teaching methods/coaching strategies with an emphasis given to conditioning and leadership style. (Fall, Spring)

PET 4925  Sports and Fitness Practicum I  (6 hrs)
Field experience in a sports and fitness related organization. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PET 4926  Sports and Fitness Practicum II  (12 hrs)
Field experience in a sports and fitness related organization, association or business. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

SPM 3130  Aquatic Management  (3 hrs)
Requisites knowledge for developing and operating aquatics programs safely and effectively. (Occasional)

SPM  3204  Sports and Ethics (3 hrs)
An exploration into ethics and its influence on sports. (Fall, Spring)

SPM 3415  Public Relations in Sports and Fitness (3 hrs)
Functions and responsibilities of a public relations professional or department and the interaction with
the public and media representatives with specific application to sports and fitness professionals. (Fall, Spring)

SPM 3504  Fiscal and Facilities Issues in Sports and Fitness (3 hrs)
Design, maintenance and operations of sports and fitness facilities with a specific focus on fiscal
management. (Fall, Spring)

SPM 4723  Legal Issues in Sports and Fitness  (3 hrs)
Examination of the legal issues and problems encountered by sports and fitness professionals. (Fall, Spring)

PEO 2624  Coaching Basketball  (3 hrs)
Theory and methods of coaching basketball, including the analysis of offensive and defensive
techniques and strategies. (Fall)

PEO 3041 Games Analysis  (3 hrs)
Teaching methodology utilizing games for specific outcome behaviors in grades K-12. (Occasional)

PEO 3324  Coaching Volleyball  (3 hrs)
Theory and methods of coaching volleyball, including the analysis of offensive and defensive
Techniques and strategies. (Spring)

PEO 3644  Coaching Football (3 hrs)
Theory and methods of coaching football, including the analysis of offensive and defensive techniques and strategies. (Summer)

ZOO 3736C  Exercise Physiology Anatomy with Lab   (4hrs)  
Structure of the human body. (Fall, Spring)