2007-2008 Academic Catalog

School of Social Sciences Exercise and Sport Science 2007-08 Cedarville University 121 Exercise and Sport Science CCHG-3730 2 hours Coaching Track and Field and Cross Country –Sp (odd years) CCHG-3740 2 hours Coaching Softball and Baseball –Fa (even years) CCHG-3760 Coaching Soccer –Sp (odd years) 2 hours CCHG-4850 1-3 hours Independent Study in Coaching –Fa,Sp Independent study in the area of coaching by students pursuing the coaching minor. Departmental approval is required. CCHG-4950 Internship in Coaching –Fa,Sp 3 hours Field experience at the University or a nearby high school involving actual coaching experience for a minimum of 100 hours . Departmental approval is required. Credit/no credit. Education ESED-2900 2 hours Health and Movement Education for the Young Child –Fa,Sp An investigation of current trends, methods of instruction, and curriculum design in health and physical education for early childhood classrooms, including review of appropriate Ohio models. Emphasis is given to the importance of nutrition, safety, and movement education for the young child, including a look at basic nutritional, health, and safety management, especially in relationship to childhood illnesses and communicable diseases. Prerequisite: EDUC-1000 The Education Profession. Exercise and Sport Science ESS-1350 2 hours Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science –Sp Orientation to the history, philosophy, and scope of modern exercise and sport science from a theistic perspective. ESS-1400 First Aid and Safety Education –Fa,Sp 2 hours American Red Cross Standard First Aid and C.P.R. certificate may be granted at the end of the course. (Fee: $30) ESS-1550 Athletic Training Essentials –Fa,Sp 2 hours Principles of prevention, recognition, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries are presented for the student anticipating professional employment as a supervisor of individuals engaged in recreation and sport activities. (Fee: $35) ESS-2100 Leadership and Ethics in Sport –Fa 3 hour s This course will include the study of principles of biblical leadership and the ethics involved, various laws and theories of leadership, theories of ethics, and how the development of leadership relates to individuals and the domain of sport. ESS-2380 Motor Learning and Development –Sp 3 hour s A study of the stages in motor development and the factors affecting the acquisition of motor skills and learning as it relates to motor skill acquisition. The course provides cognitive and psychomotor knowledge of fundamental locomotor, non- locomotor, and manipulative motor skills. ESS-3800 Sport Psychology –Fa,Sp 2 hours Surveys the concepts and issues related to the human psyche in the context of sports and from a biblical perspective. Prerequisite: PYCH-1600 General Psychology, junior status, or permission of instructor. ESS-3890 5 hours Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Physical Educator –Fa This course is designed to be a study of the structure and function of the human body from a Christian theistic perspective with particular emphasis on applications and understanding for physical educators. Prerequisite: GBIO-1000 Principles of Biology. ESS-3900 Physiology of Exercise –Sp 3 hours A study of the physiological processes of the body and how they are affected by and adapt to varying exercise conditions. Prerequisite: GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology or ESS-3890 Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Physical Educator. ESS-3920 Biomechanics –Fa 2 hours Application of the facts and principles of basic physics to body movement, sports performance, and teaching of physical educa- tion skills. Prerequisite: GMTH-1020 College Algebra. ESS-3940 Structural Kinesiology –Fa 3 hours Application of physical laws and analysis of human movement with special reference to anatomical principles underlying human movement. Prerequisites: GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology or ESS-3890 Human Anatomy and Physiology for the Physical Educator. ESS-4600 2 hours Research in Athletic Training and Exercise Science –Sp Designed to develop an appreciation for the importance of and need for quality research in athletic training and/or exercise science. Orientation to methods and procedures utilized, emphasizing basic principles of conducting research, and for interpreting and critically reviewing articles representative of the athletic training/exercise science domains. Capstone course for Athletic Training major. ESS-4850 1-3 hours Independent Study in Exercise & Sport Science –Fa,Sp Independent study in the area of exercise and sport science. Prerequisite: Departmental approval is required. ESS-4900 1 hour each Physical Education Senior Seminar –Fa,Sp A study of current issues in physical education and the implications of physical education and sport on society. Students will also study sport law and methods of research and evaluation. Exercise and Sport Science Electives ESSE-1350 Foundations of Sport Ministry –Sp 3 hours This introductory course will give an overview of sport ministry. It will explore the breadth of such a ministry as it attempts to establish a Biblical base for sports evangelism. It will also attempt to demonstrate the balance of a spirit-filled life and the impact it can have in reaching the world with the message of Christ through sports.