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Aquatics Minor:

16 semester hours: plus at least 1 hour of electives approved by the aquatics director.

BUS 202	Financial Accounting Accounting for financial performance for the use of external decision-makers considering investment in a business organization. Origins and uses of financial information; accounting concepts and principles; logic, content, and format of financial statements; accounting issues in the U.S. and other nations. Prerequisites: sophomore standing; MATH 128. (4)
HEED 292	First Aid Meets requirements for the American Red Cross Standard First Aid and Personal Safety. I II (2)
PHED 275	Water Safety Instruction The American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's course. Prerequisite: swim test required. II (2)
PHED 331	Aquatics Management Topics include training and supervising personnel, financing, programming, pool maintenance and operation, swim meet management, and safety and emergency procedures. Study of pool chemistry, filter operations, and maintenance. Visitation to local pools. a/y (2)
PHED 344	Legal Aspects of Physical Activity Role of law in sport and physical activity, negligence, tort and risk management as it relates to legal issues in school, sport, and recreational settings. I II (1)
PHED 495	Internship Pre-professional experiences closely related to student's career and academic interests. Prerequisites: declaration of major, sophomore status, and 10 hours in the major. (2-8)

Coaching Minor:

16 semester hours, plus 1 hour of approved electives.

First aid and CPR card required.

PHED 334	Scientific Basis for Training Presents physiologic and kinesiologic applications to physical training. Topics include the development of muscular strength and endurance, and the relationship of nutrition, environment, sex, age, and ergogenic aids to athletic performance. I (2)
PHED 344	Legal Aspects of Physical Activity Role of law in sport and physical activity, negligence, tort and risk management as it relates to legal issues in school, sport, and recreational settings. I II (1)
PHED 360	Professional Practicum Students work under the supervision of a coach, teacher, recreation supervisor, or health care provider. Prerequisite: departmental approval. I II (1 or 2)
PHED 370-379	Coaching Theory Techniques, systems, training methods, strategy, and psychology of coaching; 370 (Basketball), 371 (Football), 372 (Cross Country/Track and Field), 374 (Soccer), 378 (Softball/Baseball). I II a/y (2)
PHED 390	Applied Exercise and Sports Psychology A practical, individually-oriented course designed to teach athletes, trainers, coaches, and teachers a comprehensive variety of skills and techniques aimed at enhancing sport performance. Psychological topics include: managing anxiety, imagery, goal setting, self-confidence, attention control, injury interventions, self-talk strategies, and team building. II (4)
PHED 410	Coaching-the Person and the Profession Personal and professional requisites of successful sports programs. I II (2)
HEED 281	Injury Prevention and Therapeutic Care Prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of all common injuries sustained in athletics; physical therapy by employment of electricity, massage, exercise, light, ice, and mechanical devices. I II (2)

Dance Minor:

19 semester hours, Summer courses may be included as electives with the approval of the dance coordinator.

PHED 222	Jazz Dance Level I
PHED 230	Movement Technique II
PHED 250	Directed Sports Participation
PHED 360	Professional Practicum Students work under the supervision of a coach, teacher, recreation supervisor, or health care provider. Prerequisite: departmental approval. I II (1 or 2)
PHED 401	Workshop Workshops in special fields for varying periods. (1-4)
PHED 462	Dance Production An advanced choreography course combining choreography, costume design, staging, and publicity techniques for producing a major dance concert. II (2)
PHED 491	Independent Studies Prerequisite: consent of the dean. I II S (1-4)
THEA 356	Stage Lighting Stage lighting from the development of electricity and lighting instruments to the complete design of lighting a show. (4)
MUSC 245	Brass Laboratory Methods and materials of teaching and playing brass instruments in the public schools. a/y I II (1, 1)

Exercise Science Minor:

19 semester hours, Designed primarily for biology majors and students pursuing BAPE. Not designed for education or BSPE majors. First aid card and CPR certificate required.

PHED 360	Professional Practicum Students work under the supervision of a coach, teacher, recreation supervisor, or health care provider. Prerequisite: departmental approval. I II (1 or 2)
PHED 383	Exercise Testing and Prescription Provides students involved in the promotion of physical activity with the basic knowledge necessary to safely conduct exercise, health and fitness assessments in a variety of community settings. Topics will include: history of assessment and its role in physical activity promotion; purpose and methods for pre-evaluation and screening; assessment and evaluation techniques; prescriptive program development for health and fitness; bio-psycho-social implications of assessment and evaluation. II (3)
PHED 384	Foundations of Health and Fitness Management Provides students involved in the promotion of physical activity with the basic knowledge necessary to understand how health and fitness are managed in a variety of community settings. Topics will include: historical and philosophical basis of community-based health and fitness management; organizational assessment and evaluation issues; strategies for behavioral change; strategies for program development, implementation and marketing; specific examples of different community-based health and fitness management programs. I (3)
PHED 480	Exercise Physiology Scientific basis for training and physiological effect of exercise on the human body. Lab required. Prerequisite: BIOL 205, 206. I (4)
PHED 486	Applied Biomechanics/Kinesiology Opportunity to increase knowledge and understanding about the human body and how the basic laws of mechanics are integrated in efficient motor performance. II (3)
PHED 495	Internship
BIOL 205	Human Anatomy and Physiology The first half of a two-course sequence. Topics include matter, cells, tissues, and the anatomy and physiology of four systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine. Laboratory includes cat dissection and experiments in muscle physiology and reflexes. Not designed for biology majors. I (4)
BIOL 206	Human Anatomy and Physiology The second half of a two-course sequence. Topics include metabolism, temperature regulation, development, inheritance, and the anatomy and physiology of five systems: circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive. Laboratory includes cat dissection, physiology experiments, and study of developing organisms. Not designed for biology majors. Prerequisite: 205. II (4)

Health minor:

16 semester hours, and 6 hours of electives approved by the program coordinator.

HEED 266	Food and Health Examination of the role of dietary choices in the maintenance of health and prevention of disease. Topics covered include: basic nutritional science, food selection/menu planning, lifespan nutrition, energy balance, sports nutrition, and nutritional analysis tools. I, II (2)
HEED 366	Health Psychology Integration of the study of biological functioning of the human body with the psychology of human behavior. Topics to be covered include: stress and illness, pain perception and management, emotional factors in the prevention, development and treatment of chronic disease, mental health, and death and dying. I (3)
HEDD 367	Health and Society Examination of how individual health choices are made within a social context. Topics to be covered include: interpersonal relationships/conflict resolution, sexual and reproductive health, environmental health, and health care utilization/ consumer health issues. II (3)

Health and Fitness Management Minor:

19 semester hours, First aid card and CPR certificate required. Practicum and internship must be in Health and Fitness Management areas. Primarily for business, biology, BAPE, and BA Recreation students.

PHED 293	Teaching Methods: Fitness Activities Overview, application and evaluation of fitness activities, such as: aerobics (water, high- and low-impact, step, slide), weight training, calisthenics circuits, continuous interval training. Prerequisite: 279. II (2)
PHED 334	Scientific Basis for Training Presents physiologic and kinesiologic applications to physical training. Topics include the development of muscular strength and endurance, and the relationship of nutrition, environment, sex, age, and ergogenic aids to athletic performance. I (2)
PHED 344	Legal Aspects of Physical Activity Role of law in sport and physical activity, negligence, tort and risk management as it relates to legal issues in school, sport, and recreational settings. I II (1)
PHED 360	Professional Practicum Students work under the supervision of a coach, teacher, recreation supervisor, or health care provider. Prerequisite: departmental approval. I II (1 or 2)
PHED 383	Exercise Testing and Prescription Provides students involved in the promotion of physical activity with the basic knowledge necessary to safely conduct exercise, health and fitness assessments in a variety of community settings. Topics will include: history of assessment and its role in physical activity promotion; purpose and methods for pre-evaluation and screening; assessment and evaluation techniques; prescriptive program development for health and fitness; bio-psycho-social implications of assessment and evaluation. II (3)
PHED 384	Foundations of Health and Fitness Management Provides students involved in the promotion of physical activity with the basic knowledge necessary to understand how health and fitness are managed in a variety of community settings. Topics will include: historical and philosophical basis of community-based health and fitness management; organizational assessment and evaluation issues; strategies for behavioral change; strategies for program development, implementation and marketing; specific examples of different community-based health and fitness management programs. I (3)
PHED 495	Internship Pre-professional experiences closely related to student's career and academic interests. Prerequisites: declaration of major, sophomore status, and 10 hours in the major. (2-8)
REC 296	Teaching Methods: Recreation Activities Learning to plan and implement a variety of recreational activities, including outdoor education. Prerequisite: PHED 279. I (2)

Physical Education minor:

19 semester hours,

HEED 281	Injury Prevention and Therapeutic Care Prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of all common injuries sustained in athletics; physical therapy by employment of electricity, massage, exercise, light, ice, and mechanical devices. I II (2)
PHED 279	Teaching Physical Activity Course content in a physical education setting will include: methodology; teaching styles and strategies; classroom management; observation techniques; skill analysis; and group process issues. Should be taken before or concurrently with EDUC 262. I (2)
PHED 322	Physical Education in the Elementary School Organization and administration of a developmental program for grades K-6; sequential and progressive programming; large repertoire of activities. Observation and/or practicum in public schools required. I (2); J (2); II (4)
PHED 326	Adapted Physical Activity Emphasizes the theory and practice of adaptation in teaching strategies, curriculum, and service delivery for all persons with psychomotor problems, not just those labeled "disabled." II (3)
PHED 334	Scientific Basis for Training Presents physiologic and kinesiologic applications to physical training. Topics include the development of muscular strength and endurance, and the relationship of nutrition, environment, sex, age, and ergogenic aids to athletic performance. I (2)
PHED 344	Legal Aspects of Physical Activity Role of law in sport and physical activity, negligence, tort and risk management as it relates to legal issues in school, sport, and recreational settings. I II (1)
PHED 386	Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Questions of how social psychological variables influence motor behavior and how physical activity affects the psychological make up of an individual will be explored. II (3)
pick one	PHED 293, 294, 297, 298
REC 296	Teaching Methods: Recreation Activities Learning to plan and implement a variety of recreational activities, including outdoor education. Prerequisite: PHED 279. I (2)

Recreation Minor:

17 semester hours,

PHED 277	Foundations of Physical Education The relationship of physical education to education; the biological, sociological, psychological, and mechanical principles underlying physical education and athletics. Should be the initial professional course taken in the School of Physical Education. II (2)
PHED 344	Legal Aspects of Physical Activity Role of law in sport and physical activity, negligence, tort and risk management as it relates to legal issues in school, sport, and recreational settings. I II (1)
REC 296	Teaching Methods: Recreation Activities Learning to plan and implement a variety of recreational activities, including outdoor education. Prerequisite: PHED 279. I (2)
REC 330	Recreation Programming and Leadership Examines the principles, procedures, techniques, and strategies essential to program leisure services successfully and to lead recreation experiences for diverse populations in a variety of settings Prerequisite: PHED 277 or consent of instructor. I (4)
REC 483	Recreation Administration Examines the principles, procedures, techniques, and strategies essential to the successful management of leisure services. Prerequisites: RECR 330, 360, PHED 344. J (4)
REC 495	Internship Pre-professional experiences closely related to student's career and academic interests. Prerequisites: declaration of major, sophomore status, and 10 hours in the major. (2-8)

Sports Administration minor:

16 semester hours, Students must have a major in business, communication, or economics.

HEED 292	First Aid Meets requirements for the American Red Cross Standard First Aid and Personal Safety. I II (2)
PHED 344	Legal Aspects of Physical Activity Role of law in sport and physical activity, negligence, tort and risk management as it relates to legal issues in school, sport, and recreational settings. I II (1)
PHED 386	Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Questions of how social psychological variables influence motor behavior and how physical activity affects the psychological make up of an individual will be explored. II (3)
PHED 410	Workshop Workshops in special fields for varying periods. (1-4)
PHED 495	Internship Pre-professional experiences closely related to student's career and academic interests. Prerequisites: declaration of major, sophomore status, and 10 hours in the major. (2-8)

Sport Psychology Minor:

19 semester hours, Psychology 101 is required as a prerequisite to Psychology 350, 352, and 354.

PHED 234	Relaxation Techniques
PHED 308	Sports Motivation Concepts include: models of winning, closing the potential performance gap, building winning attitudes, and setting goals. Fulfills coaching minor requirement. J (2)
PHED 315	Body Image Topics include: the connection between women and food, cultural definitions of beauty, eating disorders, nutrition, and biosocial factors affecting weight control. J (4)
PHED 324	Physical Activity and Lifespan The emphasis in this course will be on the role that physical activity plays in successful aging. An understanding of the influence of social learning on physical activity behavior through the lifespan and effective strategies for health promotion and activity programming with adult populations will be addressed. (4)
PICK ONE	PSYCH 350, 352, OR 354
PHED 362	Healing Arts of the Mind and Body Designed to introduce alternative therapies of mind-body processes. History, roots, practice, and cultural significances of several therapies and practices. (4)
PHED 386	Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Questions of how social psychological variables influence motor behavior and how physical activity affects the psychological make up of an individual will be explored. II (3)
PHED 390	Applied Exercise and Sports Psychology A practical, individually-oriented course designed to teach athletes, trainers, coaches, and teachers a comprehensive variety of skills and techniques aimed at enhancing sport performance. Psychological topics include: managing anxiety, imagery, goal setting, self-confidence, attention control, injury interventions, self-talk strategies, and team building. II (4)
PHED 410	Coaching-the Person and the Profession Personal and professional requisites of successful sports programs. I II (2)
HEED 262	Big Fat Lies Investigation of body weight as both a source of social prejudice and as a health issue. Issues of body image, social expectations and ideals, and discrimination are addressed in the first half and topics such as metabolism, dieting, heart disease, diabetes and cancer are addressed as they relate to obesity in the second half. (4)
HEED 365	The Aging Experience: Worlds of Difference The way in which people's location in the social system, the historical periods they live during, and their personal biographies shape the aging experience. Students will learn how these influences may effect their lives and those with whom they work. J (4)
HEED 366	Health Psychology Integration of the study of biological functioning of the human body with the psychology of human behavior. Topics to be covered include: stress and illness, pain perception and management, emotional factors in the prevention, development and treatment of chronic disease, mental health, and death and dying. I (3)