2004-2005 Academic Catalog

111 Exercise and Sport Science School of Health and Human Performance MAPE-4500 3 hours CurriculumDevelopment inPhysical Education –Fa Overview of the curriculum process in physical education, specifically giving attention to the theoretical base, process of curriculum design, and curriculum development for elementary through high school educational programs. MAPE-4850 1-3 hours Independent Study inPhysical Education –Fa,Sp Independent study by major students of advanced standing toward the understanding and appreciation of problems in physical education. This course gives students an opportunity to develop skills in the use of literature and in the appropriate techniques of problem solving. Departmental approval is required. MAPE-4950 3 hours Methods of Teaching Physical Education –Fa 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 An eight-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 2 hours FieldExperience inPhysical Education– Special Populations –Fa,Sp A five-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; MAPE-4960 Field Experience. (Fee: $35) Physical Activity and Sport Studies PASS-4990 3-6 hours Internship in Physical Activity and Sport Studies –Fa,Sp This is a work experience in a physical activity and sport studies setting for a minimum of 100 work hours for 3 credit hours and up to 200 work hours for 6 credit hours with a minimum of 20 work hours per week. Capstone course for physical activity and sport studies major. Senior status and departmental approval are required. Credit/no credit (Fee $35) PASS-4995 3-6 hours Senior Research Project in Physical Activity and Sport– Fa,Sp The senior research project is recommended for those students planning to go to Graduate School or those interested in doing a significant research project. The proposal for the Senior Project will be submitted not later than the mid-term of the semester prior to the term of attendance in this course and will be reviewed and challenged or approved by a committee consisting of the student’s advisor, project coordinator, the Department Chair, and the School Dean. The results of the project will be presented formally to student peers and department faculty. Capstone course for physical activity and sport studies major. Prerequisitie: ESS-4600 Research in Athletic Training and Exercise Science or a comparable research course in their minor; senior status and departmental approval is required. Credit/no credit (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; 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 3 hours Organization and Administration of Sports and Athletics –Fa Study of current issues, management techniques, and pro- gramming concepts as utilized in the administration of athletics, intramurals, and recreational sports. SMGT-4660 3 hours Promotion and Public Relations in the Sport Industry –Fa A study of the various ways to promote sport to the public in a professional and ethical manner. SMGT-4850 1-3 hours Independent Study in Sport Management –Fa,Sp 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 twelve weeks. Capstone couse for sport management major. Departmental approval is required. Credit/no credit. (Fee: $35) Advanced hands-on experience helps exercise and sport science majors to develop skills needed for careers regarding care and use of the body.