2002-2003 Academic Catalog

107 Exercise and Sport Science School of Health and Human Performance MAPE-4950 Methods of Teaching Physical Education –Fa 3 hours This course provides the study of methods of instruction and practice and the study of planning and implementing units of instruction, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of various teaching strategies for teaching physical education at the secondary level. Also included is the study of understanding and developing assessment techniques in physical education and developing strategies for working with handicapped students. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. MAPE-4960 Field Experience –Fa 4 hours A nine-week field experience taken in conjunction with MAPE- 4950 Methods of Teaching Physical Education. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Credit/no credit. (Fee: $35) MAPE-4970 Field Experience in Physical Education– Special Populations –Fa,Sp 2 hours A six-week adapted physical education teaching field experi- ence taken in conjunction with EDSE-4900 Student Teaching and Seminar: Adolescent/Young Adult that seeks to provide the opportunity for application of adapted physical education content and theory studied in MAPE-3600 Physical Education in the Elementary School and MAPE-4950 Methods of Teaching Physical Education. Prerequisites: admission to the teacher education program, MAPE-4950 Methods of Teaching Physical Education; and MAPE-4960 Field Experience. (Fee: $35) Sport Management SMGT-1000 Sport Management Practicum –Fa,Sp 1 hour An on-campus sport management opportunity for students in the sport management major to be involved in a variety of activities compatible with athletic and recreational sporting events and experiences. A minimum of 30 hours is required for each practicum. Prerequisites: SMGT-1350 Introduction to Sport Management; and departmental approval. Credit/no credit. SMGT-1350 Introduction to Sport Management –Sp 3 hours This course is designed to introduce the student to the dynamic nature of sport management and the potential for successful and satisfying career opportunities. SMGT-3180 Legal Issues in the Sport Industry –Sp 3 hours This course will focus on the three major areas of law that have a direct impact on the management of sport: tort liability and risk management, contract law, and constitutional law. SMGT-3610 Marketing in the Sport Industry –Sp 3 hours This course will present the following concepts of sport marketing: definition of sport marketing and unique characteris- tics, the marketing management process, and identification and analysis of consumers. SMGT-3810 Organization and Administration of Sports and Athletics –Fa 3 hours Study of current issues, management techniques, and program- ming concepts as utilized in the administration of athletics, intramurals, and recreational sports. SMGT-4660 Promotion and Public Relations in the Sport Industry –Fa 3 hours A study of the various ways to promote sport to the public in a professional and ethical manner. SMGT-4850 Independent Study in Sport Management –Fa,Sp 1-3 hours Independent study in the area of sport management by students pursuing the sport management major. Departmental approval is required. SMGT-4990 Internship in Sport Management –Fa,Sp 12 hours This is an actual work experience in a sport management setting for a minimum of 40 hours per week for a minimum of ten weeks. Departmental approval is required. Credit/no credit. (Fee: $35) Physical education and athletic training majors receive specialized instruction in anatomy and physiology from qualified practicing health professionals. Students benefit from instruction by faculty members who share practical principles from their own teaching careers.