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that occur to one’s anatomy and functioning physiology across one’s lifetime.
3314. Coaching Methods 3 hours
The study of coaching methods, organizational techniques, and successful approaches used in coaching. A field experience will be required.
3316. Nutrition for Sports and Exercise Performance 3 hours
The study of the basic human nutritional needs with a special emphasis on the needs of athletes during high-energy output periods. Introduction of methods for integrating nutritional information into coaching and teaching.
3320. Pedagogy 3 hours
Course is designed to provide the exercise science student with an understanding of learning and teaching styles specific to kinesiology. The course addresses the basic foundational functions of how to teach and the best strategies for teaching to various learning styles. Upon completion of the course the student will have gained the tools necessary to successfully explain, demonstrate, and instruct the clients, students, or colleagues most common to the field of exercise science.
3322. Fitness Assessment & Prescription 3 hours
Prerequisite: EXS 2304 or concurrent enrollment
The study of the practical applications of exercise assessment and exercise prescription including screening for exercise, health appraisal, assessment, and exercise programming for healthy individuals.
3326. Health Considerations for Special Populations 3 hours
Prerequisite: EXS 3322 or concurrent enrollment
A theory-based exercise science course designed for the kinesiology student who is interested in working with special needs populations (i.e., older adults, children, diabetics, adapted) as it relates to strength and conditioning protocols as well as different methodologies utilized for the improvement of the body.
3336. Sport Facilities Management and Design 3 hours
A study of principles, procedures, guidelines, construction, use, and maintenance of outdoor and indoor sport, fitness, and recreational facilities. Mandatory field trips are required.
3378. Aquatic Sport—Assistant Scuba Instructor 3 hours
Prerequisite: EXS 2379 or Divemaster Certification, instructor approval
Course objectives are to provide divemasters the opportunity to begin a professional diving career by learning the basics of instruction, including how to organize and conduct beginning scuba classes and gain practical experience in instructing actual students.
3379. Aquatic Sport—Instructor Development Course 3 hours
Prerequisite: EXS 3378 or Assistant Instructor Certification, instructor approval
Course objectives are to provide assistant instructors with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach recreational scuba diving, pass the instructor exam, and provide proficiency in classroom, pool, and open water environments.
4301. Issues in Sports and Exercise Seminar 3 hours
Prerequisite: Senior standing
This course involves in-depth discussions of important issues in the sport and exercise science. The issues range in scope from youth sports to the professional programs, and involve school physical education concerns as