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KH 2360 - Childhood Health and Wellness
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course introduces theory, practices, and requirements for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment. The course provides training in Infant/Child CPR and first aid along with an overview of chronic and acute health issues; emergency procedures; safety issues; transportation guidelines; detecting and reporting child abuse and neglect; and nutritional and feeding needs of children.
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KH 2400 - Introduction to Sport Management
3 Credit Hours
Description
The course is designed to provide students with an overview of the sport management discipline.
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KH 2401 - History/Philosophy of Sport
3 Credit Hours
Description
A survey of the philosophy and historical development of sport. The course will examine the major philosophical schools of thought in sport and trace the development of competitive sport from ancient civilizations to the present. Reoccurring themes will be identified and significant individuals and events that impacted the history of sport will be discussed to gain a better understanding of how sport has evolved to its integral place in society.
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KH 2460 - Sport and Society
3 Credit Hours
Description
The course provides students with an overview of the social issues related to and within the sports industry. The students will use the sociological sport research to read critically, write clearly, think analytically, and speak effectively about the topics such as sport and deviance, race, gender, social class, media, sexuality, disability, and religion.
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KH 2520 - Principles of Physical Activity and Fitness
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
Students develop knowledge and skills in lifetime fitness activities such as aerobic, jogging, walking, weight training, skeletal muscle development, and general conditioning. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the health and fitness benefits provided through participation in these activities. KH 2520 may only be attempted once.
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KH 3010 - Skill Themes and Movement Concepts
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
Students will develop knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and assess health-related physical activities, skill themes, and fundamental movement skills in a P-5 physical activity settings. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to teach a progression of tasks within a single lesson as well as within a unit plan and to instruct, analyze, and assess movement skills.
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KH 3020 - Fitness and Physical Activity
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
This course introduces the foundations and components of health-related fitness and physical activity, developmentally appropriate health-related fitness content, and the assessment of health-related fitness.
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KH 3030 - Invasion Games
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
This course introduces the rules, playing concepts, and game strategies of invasion games (e.g. team handball, ultimate Frisbee, speedball, and lacrosse). An emphasis will be placed on teaching methodology, skill development, and learning sequences.
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KH 3040 - Net/Wall Games
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
This course introduces the rules, playing concepts, and game strategies of net/wall games (e.g. tennis, badminton, volleyball, pickle-ball). An emphasis will be placed on teaching methodology, skill development, and learning sequences.
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KH 3060 - Performance and Analysis in Disability Sport
3 Credit Hours
Description
Students will participate first hand in games and activities derived from the field of disability sport. Specifically, students will learn the fundamental skills, rules, and strategies necessary to play, coach, and develop programs for individuals with disabilities in some of the following sports: wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair rugby, goalball, and bocce.
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KH 3070 - Target and Field Games
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of C is required for this course.
Description
This course introduces the rules, playing concepts, and game strategies of target and field games (e.g. softball, bowling, golf, archery). An emphasis will be placed on teaching methodology, skill development, and learning sequences.
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KH 3080 - Dance
2 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of C is required for this course.
Description
This course introduces prospective physical education teachers and physical activity specialists to a variety of dance forms that individuals can participate in over their lifespan. Students will also learn progressions for teaching gymnastics. An emphasis will be placed on teaching methodology, skill development, and learning sequences.
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KH 3200 - Instructional Skills for Physical Education and Physical Activity Professionals
3 Credit Hours
Pre/Corequisites: KH 3010 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C+” is required for the Teaching certification concentration.
Description
Introduces effective instructional management, instruction skills, and instructional models for physical education and physical activity. Field experiences are included.
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KH 3320 - Sport Marketing
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 2400 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
The purpose of the course is to introduce an overview of sport marketing and its related theoretical concepts and foundational principles.
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KH 3330 - Sport Leadership
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 2400 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
The course is designed to provide students with an overview of leadership in sport, as developed and applied through a managerial and human resources context within the sport industry.
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KH 3360 - Disability, Sport, and Physical Activity
3 Credit Hours
Description
Students examine the structure, function, and outcome of the disability sport movement in the United States and internationally, considering its impact on opportunities, current trends, behaviors, and attitudes towards persons with a disability. Students experience opportunities to work directly with athletes with disabilities and learn firsthand how to play selected disability sports.
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KH 3375 - Safety and Injury Prevention
2 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 2211.
Description
This course will prepare physical education teachers, coaches and/or physical activity specialists to work with administrative and medical staff (i.e. athletic directors, allied health professionals) to prevent and manage injures that can occur during physical activity.
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KH 3410 - Assessment in Health and Physical Education
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 3010 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
Traditional and authentic assessment methods currently in use in health, physical education, and adapted physical education settings are studied, including the organization, administration, and interpretation of those assessments. Students also examine various standards and learn how to develop assessments for them.
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KH 3420 - Curriculum in Health and Physical Education
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 3010 with a grade of C or higher and KH 3410 with a grade of C+ or higher.
Description
Students examine contemporary curriculum models, theory, and standards for adapted, elementary, and secondary physical education, and for health education. Students learn how to develop a curriculum for a K-12 program. This course has been identified as a “Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW)” course.
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KH 3500 - Integrative Aspects of Human Movement in Health and Performance
3 Credit Hours
Description
Students obtain an overview of physical injuries and movement dysfunction likely to occur in a physically active population. The information provided will include description of injuries and their causes, as well as corrective strategies to improve quality of life and movement that will impact long-term outcomes that may affect health physical ability, and performance.
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KH 3550 - Statistics and Evaluation in Exercise Science
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course covers basic principles of gathering, summarizing, analyzing, interpreting and presenting data. It also covers the concepts of probability and statistical inference, including descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing and regression.
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KH 3600 - Biomechanics
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 2220K with a grade of “C” or higher and Math 1111 or MATH 1112 or MATH 1113 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
The principles which influence human motion are examined. Emphasis is placed on developing the ability to analyze human motion with the goal of optimizing human movement performance.
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KH 3610 - Motor Learning and Development
3 Credit Hours
Description
Students gain knowledge of motor learning and development principles. Topics include the processes of skilled motor performance and motor skill acquisition, human motor development from childhood through older adulthood, the influence of perceptual, cognitive, physiological, and social development on motor development. Emphasis is on the practical application of concepts to the teaching of motor skills.
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KH 3630 - Principles and Philosophy of Coaching
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course will provide students with the foundation to become successful sport coaches. Through activities, videos, and discussions, students will develop a coaching philosophy, learn strategies to motivate athletes, teach techniques and tactics, develop training programs, plan for a season and individual workouts, and manage a team and relationships with all of the people with whom you work as a coach. This course is a component of the National Federation of State High School Association Coaches Education Program. Completion of the ASEP national coaching certification exam is a course requirement.
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KH 3635 - Special Considerations for Coaching Athletes with Disabilities
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course will introduce students to the functional abilities of persons with a disability and the implications of impairment for coaching athletes with disabilities. Students will learn about reasonable accommodations in equipment, training, communication or rules to enable sport participation of athletes with disabilities. An understanding of classification also will facilitate coaching and athlete performance.
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KH 3650 - Physiology of Exercise-CTW
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 2230K with a grade of “C” or higher.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
Focuses on alterations in body systems and organs during physical activity with emphasis on metabolic, cardio respiratory, and body composition parameters. Laboratory experiences employing physiological principles during active participation in exercise are also included. This is a “Critical Thinking Through Writing” (CTW) course.
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KH 3680 - International Experience in Sport and Exercise Science
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course is designed for undergraduate students to gain an international perspective on sport and exercise science. Students will learn to apply knowledge in sport and exercise science and gain field experience through a study-abroad program. Topics will include principles in sports biomechanics, materials in sports equipment, and research methods in exercise science. Global Scholars Course. This course may include a Signature Experience component.
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KH 3700 - Sexuality Education for P-12-CTW
3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C+” is required for this course.
Description
Students participate in class discussion, skill training, and skill applications which incorporate current national and state standards for school-based sexuality education. Particular emphasis is given to reaching special needs students. Class discussions and skill training include interactions with practicing teachers, parents, adolescents, content experts, and representatives of related community organizations. Skill application includes target group surveys; an in-class structured academic controversy, personal reflections, and a cognitive exam. This course has been identified as a “Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW)” course. CTW assignments compose 45% of course assignments and include a structured academic controversy and two reflections.
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KH 3710 - Health Risk Behaviors-CTW
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course will introduce students to the health content areas and health education teaching models relevant to understanding current health risk behaviors. Students will learn to develop and implement health related content in school, recreation, health and wellness settings and will gain experience with individual/small group instruction. Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW) course.
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KH 3760 - Special Topics in Kinesiology and Health
3 Credit Hours
Description
This elective course enables the program to address the very latest issues in kinesiology and health.
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KH 3820 - Research Methods in Kinesiology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 3550.
Description
Students in this course will develop knowledge of and practical skills in research methods and designs. They will study the different aspects of research and develop aspects of research designs.
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KH 4180 - Exercise Psychology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 3650 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
This class explores the psychological consequences of acute and chronic exercise with specific emphasis on mental health benefits.
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KH 4200 - Analysis of Sport Coaching
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course will introduce students to the professional role that sport coaches play in today’s society. Students will learn best practices in long-term coach development as well as the nature of coaching expertise and various models of successful coaching. Current research and suggestions for new paths of study will be discussed.
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KH 4210 - Long Term Athlete Development
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course will introduce students to the Canadian Sport For Life (CS4L) Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Model. Through readings, activities, projects and class discussions students will develop an applicable understanding of the seven foundational stages of the LTAD model as well as the two disability specific stages that guide the training, competition and recovery experience of an individual’s experience in physical activity and sport from infancy through adulthood.
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KH 4280 - Psychology of Physical Activity
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admitted B.S. Exercise Science students must have completed KH 3650 with a grade of C or higher. Admitted B.S.E. Health and Physical students must have completed KH 3020 with a grade of C or higher.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
The psychological principles underlying the teaching and performance of sport and physical activity are analyzed.
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KH 4290 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completed KH 3650 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
Students study in detail the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Students also examine possible complications within these systems and related pharmacology.
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KH 4300 - Neuromuscular Physiology and Plasticity
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completed KH 3650 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Description
This course is a detailed study of the structure and function of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems. In addition, students learn the physiology of movement and fatigue, and neuromuscular adaptations to strength and endurance training, disuse, injury, and aging. Finally, students learn the etiology and functional consequence of numerous neuromuscular diseases, e.g. muscular dystrophy, central core disease, malignant hyperthermia, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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KH 4340 - Sport Finance
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 2400, ECON 2106, and ACCT 2101.
Description
This class will equip aspiring sport managers with the skills to enhance their financial decision making in a management role, applying concepts to the continually evolving landscape of the sports industry.
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KH 4350 - Professional Development in Kinesiology-CTW
3 Credit Hours
Description
Aims to develop, foster, and promote the necessary skills for professional development in the health and fitness industry. This course builds upon these strategies to discuss aspects of the field students will encounter, such as: fitness and health promotion program operation, including cost/benefit and cost/effectiveness, program objectives, content, promotion and implementation, financial and personnel management, and facility planning and design. This is a Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW) course.
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KH 4360 - Clinical Exercise Physiology
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completed KH 3650 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
This course is a detailed study of physical activity for the exercise specialist, technologist, or technician who is responsible for the safe administration of graded exercise tests and the development of an exercise prescription for apparently healthy human subjects, patients with controlled disease, and patients with known disease including cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes, obesity, and other chronic illnesses.
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KH 4370 - Sport Law
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 2400.
Description
This course examines various areas of law and their application to recreational, collegiate and professional sports. It will emphasize the legal problems and issues faced by professionals in the sport industry today.
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KH 4380 - Obesity and Related Complications
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 2220K and KH 2230K.
Description
Students in this course will develop in-depth knowledge of standardized body composition assessments, obesity and related chronic diseases, including diabetes, inflammatory diseases, hypertension, energy balance, lipid and lipoprotein profiles and healthy lifestyle choices for disease management.
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KH 4400 - Environmental Exercise Physiology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 3650, KH 4290, KH 4300 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
This class will focus on the effect of environmental extremes on physiological responses. Students will learn how heat, cold, and altitude affect performance and survival. Students will learn how the environment can affect oxygen uptake and how acclimation to different environmental conditions may improve performance and oxygen uptake. Students will also learn how different physiological systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems, respond to different environmental extremes.
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KH 4430 - Advanced Concepts in Strength Training and Performance
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 3500 and KH 3650 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
This course is intended to cover the essentials of strength training and conditioning to prepare a student who is interested in becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
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KH 4440 - Exercise Biochemistry
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 3650 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
This course is a detailed study of the major metabolic pathways associated with the transport and storage of substrates (carbohydrates, fats, and proteinsand the individual steps of their breakdown and utilization as fuel sources at rest and during different intensities and durations of exercise. Students also learn how these major metabolic pathways are affected by heredity, nutrition, age, and sex. Finally, students learn the foundations of exercise biochemistry and redox reactions, enzyme structure, function, and regulation, and common techniques for metabolic assessment.
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KH 4450 - Tickets Sales and Operations
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 3330 with a grade of C or higher and attended the departmental Induction Ceremony and signed the Honor Code.
Description
The course covers a variety of topics related to ticket sales and is designed to expose students to the current best practices within the sport and entertainment industry. Content focuses on the sales and marketing techniques required to provide a solid foundation for future employment while emphasizing customer service, software packages, ticketing campaigns, and distribution channels. Students will have multiple opportunities to participate in projects and real-life applications of theories and content material.
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KH 4460 - Sponsorship Sales and Activation
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 3320 and KH 3330 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
This course provides a detailed consideration of the relationship between sport and corporate sponsorship programs and examines the role of corporate sponsorships as part of the marketing mix. More specifically, topics include: why companies spend significant dollars on sponsorships; how companies select, evaluate and negotiate sponsorship opportunities; how companies leverage sponsorships as a part of their marketing activities to differentiate their brands; how companies measure the effectiveness of sponsorships.
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KH 4510 - Contemporary Instructional Models for Pre-K and Elementary Physical Education
3 Credit Hours
Corequisites: KH 4520, KH 4530, and KH 4540.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “B-” is required for this course.
Description
Acquisition and practice of contemporary instructional models for preschool and elementary physical education are studied. Includes peer and field-based teaching experiences.
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KH 4520 - Contemporary Instructional Models for Secondary Physical Education
3 Credit Hours
Corequisites: KH 4510, KH 4530, and KH 4540.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “B-” is required for this course.
Description
Acquisition and practice of contemporary instructional models for secondary physical education are discussed. Includes peer and field-based practice teaching experiences.
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KH 4530 - Contemporary Instructional Models for Health Education
3 Credit Hours
Corequisites: KH 4510, KH 4520, and KH 4540.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “B-” is required for this course.
Description
Focuses on acquisition and practice of contemporary comprehensive school health education instructional strategies. Includes field-based practice teaching experiences, peer coaching during lesson plan development, and peer critiquing of field-based teaching videos.
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KH 4540 - Contemporary Instructional Models for Adapted Physical Education
3 Credit Hours
Corequisites: KH 4510, KH 4520, and KH 4530.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “B-” is required for this course.
Description
Acquisition and practice of contemporary instructional models for adapted physical education are studied. Includes peer and field-based practice teaching experiences.
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KH 4570 - Social Media Strategies
3 Credit Hours
Corequisites: KH 4670
Description
Covers a variety of topics related to social media theories, strategies and platforms while exposing students to the current best practices within the industry. Authentic learning experiences provide students with multiple opportunities to create content for a variety of audiences and reinforce multiplatform communication skills.
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KH 4600 - Advanced Biomechanics for Exercise Science
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completed KH 3600 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Description
The primary goal of this course is to integrate advanced concepts and relevant scientific information to provide for understanding of biomechanics as it relates to exercise, physical training, and rehabilitation. Within the framework of exercise science, this course provides the student with knowledge that will allow for the assessment of human motion for the purposes of identifying critical factors of performance and injury including persons with a disability.
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KH 4620 - Advanced Clinical Exercise Physiology
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 4360 with a grade of C or higher.
Description
This course is designed to provide a detailed study of mechanisms underlying prevalent diseases, medications used to treat these diseases, and the role of exercise as it relates to testing, treatment, and prevention.
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KH 4630 - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 2520 and KH 3650 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” is required for this course.
Description
Students study the process and procedures of physical fitness evaluation and prescription. Emphasis is placed on the design of individual and group exercise programs.
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KH 4640 - Principles and Practice of Program Design
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 3650 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Description
This course is designed to develop the practical skills necessary to design effective training programs for the purpose of enhancing human performance in a variety of populations. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of program design theories and modalities, as well as how to appropriately manipulate and progress programs to maximize efficiency.
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KH 4650 - Opening School Experience
0 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this experience.
Description
Student teachers complete a 10-day internship in one of the placement schools during the clinical teacher’s pre-planning and first week of instruction. This course may include a Signature Experience component. Course is graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
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KH 4670 - Field Experience in Sport Management-CTW
3 to 9 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: 2.7 cumulative GPA in Area G courses, must attend the “180 Day” and “Good Luck” meetings.
Corequisites: KH 4570
Description
This course is intended to provide students with the opportunity to gain practical field experience within the sport industry. This course may include a Signature Experience component. Critical Thinking Through Writing Course (CTW).
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KH 4710 - Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education, P-5
4 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 3410, KH 3420, KH 3700, KH 4510, KH 4520, KH 4530, KH 4540 with a grade of C+ or higher; first aid/CPR proficiency; and proof of tort liability protection.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “B” is required for recommendation for certification.
Description
Students observe, assist in, and instruct public school P-5 classes in health and physical education under the direct supervision of a clinical teacher. Includes seminars scheduled by the instructor. This course may include a Signature Experience component.
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KH 4720 - Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education, 6-12
4 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KH 3410, KH 3420, KH 3700, KH 4510, KH 4520, KH 4530, KH 4540 with a grade of C+ or higher; first aid/CPR proficiency; and proof of tort liability protection.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “B” is required for recommendation for certification.
Description
Students observe, assist in, and instruct public school 6-12 classes in health and physical education under the direct supervision of a clinical teacher. Includes seminars scheduled by the instructor. This course may include a Signature Experience component.
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KH 4730 - Physical Activity Internship I
4 to 5 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “B” is required for this course.
Description
Students receive practical experiences in planning, organizing, assessing, and implementing sport, physical activity, health and wellness programs in various settings under the direct supervision of a clinician. This course may include a Signature Experience component.
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KH 4740 - Physical Activity Internship
8 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “B” is required for this course.
Description
Students receive practical experiences in planning, organizing, assessing, and implementing sport, physical activity, health and wellness programs in various settings under the direct supervision of a clinician. This course may include a Signature Experience component.
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KH 4750 - Practicum in Exercise Science
1 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: completion of all course work.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required.
Description
Students must pass a standardized exit exam to complete this requirement. This course may include a Signature Experience component. Course is graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
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KH 4760 - Internship in Exercise Science
5 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: completion of all course work.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course.
Description
Students receive practical experiences in planning, organizing, assessing, and implementing exercise science programs in various settings. Internship may extend beyond one term. This would require that students complete 375 hours of internship activities. This course may include a Signature Experience component. Course is graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory.
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KH 4800 - Research Fellowship in Exercise Science
1 to 5 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: completion of all course work.
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course.
Description
Students receive training in research methods applicable to a research plan, analyze data and create written and oral presentations of the results. At the end of the course, students may take part in a formal research symposium. This would require that students complete 375 hours of research activities. Students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 5 credit hours that may extend beyond one semester. This course may include a Signature Experience component. Course is graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory. (Repeatable).
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KH 4810 - Directed Readings and Research in Kinesiology and Health
1 to 3 Credit Hours
Requirements: A minimum grade of “S” is required for this course.
Description
Focuses on individual reading on special topics in health, physical education, recreation, or exercise science. Research may go beyond one term. This course may include a Signature Experience component. Directed reading is graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory. (Repeatable).
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KORE 1001 - Elementary Korean I
3 Credit Hours
Not open to native speakers of Korean.
Description
Development of basic communication skills in modern spoken Korean. Introduction to the system of writing, the reading of simple texts, and basic grammatical structures. Introduction to Korean culture.
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KORE 1002 - Elementary Korean II
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Kore 1001 with grade of C or higher, or placement into 1002.
Not open to native speakers of Korean.
Description
Development of basic communication skills in modern spoken Korean. Introduction to the system of writing, the reading of simple texts, and basic grammatical structures. Introduction to Korean culture.
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KORE 2001 - Intermediate Korean I
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Kore 1002 with grade of C or higher, or placement into 2001.
Description
Continuing development of communicative skills in Korean. Further work with the writing system; reading of simple texts; and intermediate grammatical structures. Korean culture presented.
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KORE 2002 - Intermediate Korean II
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Kore 2001 with grade of C or higher, or placement into 2002.
Description
Continuing development of communicative skills in Korean. Further work with the writing system; reading of simple texts; and intermediate grammatical structures. Korean culture presented.
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KORE 3001 - Advanced Korean I
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Kore 2002 with a grade of C or higher, or permission from Korean program coordinator.
Description
This course is designed to enable learners to achieve advanced levels of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar skills in Korean. Global Scholars course.
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KORE 3002 - Advanced Korean II
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Kore 3001 with a grade of C or higher, or permission from the Korean program coordinator.
Description
As a continuation of KORE 3001, this course enables learners to achieve the advanced level of speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar skills in Korean. In particular, this course places an emphasis on developing reading and writing skills. Global Scholars course.
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KORE 3011 - Korean Proficiency Through Korean Television Drama
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KORE 3001 with a C or higher or permission of instructor.
Description
This hybrid online course is designed for those students who are trying to elevate their Korean language proficiency level to low advanced by challenging themselves to understand Korean TV drama. Through the contextually rich texts of the drama, and through frequent discussion and feedback sessions, this course will also offer an opportunity to increase students’ awareness about Korean culture as a crucial element in advancing their proficiency. Global Scholars course.
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KORE 3012 - Korean Fluency Development through Speaking and Listening Practices
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KORE 2002 with C or higher, or consent of instructor.
Description
This intensive course aims to develop speaking and listening skills. The course provides oral fluency opportunities, especially for students not practicing enough pronunciation/speaking/listening in preexisting courses.
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KORE 3022 - Korean Language and Culture Through Korean Pop Music
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KORE 2002 with a C or higher, or consent of instructor.
Description
This course develops Korean language and cultural proficiency through learning and practicing contemporary Korean popular songs. Through understanding the cultural and societal backgrounds of these popular songs and Korean pop culture in general, students can have broad and deeper knowledge of Korean language and pop culture.
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KORE 4001 - High Advanced Korean I
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Kore 3002 with a C or higher, or permission of instructor.
Description
This course is the first half of the high advanced Korean course. This course focuses on spoken and written parts of Korean and its practical use in daily life. It caters to learners who are committed to further expand their language skills based on the contents covered in the beginning, intermediate, and advanced level course of Korean. Global Scholars course.
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KORE 4002 - High Advanced Korean II
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Kore 4001 with a C or higher, or permission of instructor.
Description
This course is the second part of the high advanced Korean course and it focuses on spoken and written parts of Korean and its practical use in daily life. It is catered for learners who are committed to further expand their language skills based on the contents covered in the beginning, intermediate level, and advanced level Korean. Global Scholars course.
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KORE 4003 - Reading and Writing in Korean
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: KORE 3002 with a C or higher, or consent of instructor.
Description
This intensive course develops advanced Korean writing and reading skills. Through reading, analyzing, and reflecting on various materials on current issues in Korea, students will strengthen reading and writing skills as well as deepen their understanding of Korean society.
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KORE 4011 - Korean for Professional Purposes
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Korean 3002 with a C or higher or permission of instructor.
Description
This course is designed to develop and consolidate students’ advanced level Korean proficiently by discussing a variety of topics related to Korean business world including marketing and business administration, and international trade. This class also aims to improve Korean language in various business situations. To achieve this goal, this course emphasizes 1) a repertoire of business terminology 2) formal language use and 3) business culture and etiquette. Global Scholars course.
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KORE 4300 - Korean Language, Culture and Society
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: There is no prerequisite.
Requirements: Familiarity with Korean or the basics of linguistics will be helpful but not required.
Description
This course introduces the critical role of language in Korean culture and society. It provides an overview of Korean language, culture, and society and their interrelatedness from evolutionary and dynamic perspectives. Course is taught in English. Global Scholars course.
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KORE 4600 - Korean Linguistics
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Kore 3002 with a C or higher, at least two years experience of learning Korean, or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Description
This course aims to provide a linguistic overview of the structure of the Korean language: writing systems, sound pattern (phonetics and phonology), word structure (morphology), and phrase and sentence structure (syntax). It also touches upon some sociolinguistic aspects (speech styles and dialectsas well as the history of the language. Global Scholars course.
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KORE 4995 - Directed Readings B.I.S.-CTW
3 to 4 Credit Hours
Requirements: This course may satisfy the junior and/or senior-level Critical Thinking Through Writing requirements.
Description
Directed Readings designed for Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies students. Global Scholars course.
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Language Arts Education |
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EDLA 3200 - Topics in Middle Grades Language Arts
3 Credit Hours
Description
Develops selected topics related to the texts used in middle grades language arts including contemporary children’s literature, adolescent literature, nonfiction trade books, and multimedia programs. (Repeatable).
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EDLA 4400 - Concepts and Methods in Language Arts for Middle Childhood Education
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Students must complete all Area G.1 and Area G.2 courses.
Corequisites: EDCI 4650 , EDCI 4600 , EDRD 4600 and EDMT 4460 , EDRD 4450 , EDSC 4470 , or EDSS 4480 .
Requirements: A minimum grade of “B” is required for this course.
Description
Provides the pedagogical content knowledge necessary for effective middle school instruction in language arts. Procedures for planning, implementing, and reflecting on language arts instruction are learned in a school setting.
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Latin |
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LATN 1001 - Elementary Latin I
3 Credit Hours
Description
Grammar, composition, and prose translation.
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LATN 1002 - Elementary Latin II
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Latn 1001 with grade of C or higher, or equivalent.
Description
Grammar, composition, and prose translation.
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LATN 2001 - Intermediate Latin I
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Latn 1002 with grade of C or higher, or equivalent.
Description
Completion of grammar; composition and reading from prose authors.
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LATN 2002 - Intermediate Latin I
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Latn 2001 with grade of C or higher, or equivalent.
Description
Latin prose. Reading of selected works of Cicero and/or Livy.
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LATN 4011 - Roman Comedy
3 Credit Hours
Description
Roman comedy as exemplified in the plays of Plautus and Terence. Global Scholars course.
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LATN 4870 - Honors Thesis I
1 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Good standing with the Honors College and consent of instructor.
Requirements: Signature Experience course.
Description
Readings or research preparatory to honors thesis or project.
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LATN 4880 - Honors Thesis II
1 to 6 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Good standing with the Honors College and consent of instructor.
Requirements: Signature Experience course.
Description
Writing or production of honors thesis or project.
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LATN 4990 - Independent Study - Special Topics for Majors
1 to 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of at least two 3000-level Latin courses with a grade of C or higher and consent of the instructor.
Description
For Classics majors with a grade point average of 3.0 or better in major courses and all course work. No more than four credit hours may be applied toward the major. Special topics readings and/or research to be determined in consultation with the instructor.
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LATN 4995 - Directed Readings B.I.S.-CTW
3 to 4 Credit Hours
Requirements: This course may satisfy the junior and/or senior-level Critical Thinking Through Writing requirements.
Description
Directed Readings designed for Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies students.
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Learning Technologies |
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LT 2010 - Computer Skills for the Information Age
3 Credit Hours
Description
Students learn how to use the computer as a tool for effective organization, analysis, and communication of data. Students develop competence in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, simple web page design, and the efficient use of internet sources.
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LT 3000 - Technology, Society, and Education
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: LT 2010 or equivalent.
Description
This course will examine new and emerging technologies, how they have impacted education and society, and how they are likely to impact them in the future. The course will prepare students to think critically and creatively about the technologies shaping their studies today, and their lives to come. In addition, the course will explore a wide variety of current technologies.
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LT 3100 - Educational Technology in Africa and the Diaspora
3 Credit Hours
Description
This is a completely online course that explores trends and issues in educational technology in Africa and the Diaspora, and to help students help themselves on the road to becoming more efficient and more confident in educational technology. This course examines cultural, economic, political, and social structures and discourses as they relate to instructional design and technology in Africa and the Diaspora. Learning and instruction include lectures (facilitation) in-class and online discussions and activities, group activities, course readings, assignments and projects, and individual research, and reflections. Discussions of socio-cultural issues often evoke personal views. However, the purpose of the course is recognize/understand/appreciate the issues under discussion, and protocol is in place to ensure that everyone gets a fair opportunity to contribute. Global Scholars Course.
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LT 3210 - Teaching, Learning, and Technology Integration
3 Credit Hours
Description
Introduces students to resource-based teaching through the use of educational technology and its appropriate uses in the classroom. Focuses on developing research skills by designing, planning, and producing basic educational materials using technological hardware and software. The processes of selecting and utilizing technological resources for the P-12 educational environment are emphasized.
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LT 3737 - Inventing to Learn: Teaching and Learning with Maker Technologies
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: LT 2010 or LT 2210 or LT 3210.
Description
This course prepares teachers to take advantage of Maker technologies to support student learning. Students will learn to use a variety of technologies, including 3D printers and microcontrollers, while also exploring various pedagogical strategies that leverage these technologies.
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LT 4500 - Gaming and Simulation for Exploratory Learning
3 Credit Hours
Description
This course uses hands-on and group project approaches to explore key ideas and theories associated with Game-Based Learning (GBL), selecting and evaluating appropriate games pertaining to certain education needs, and prototyping an educational game of your own design.
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Legal Studies |
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LGLS 2020 - Introduction to Law and Risk: Using Law to Manage Risks
3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None.
Description
This course is an introduction to law and risk. It will focus on the understanding, quantifying and developing strategies for managing the legal risks faced by individuals, households, organizations and society. The law plays a significant role in managing and reducing risk. To thrive in the 21st century, individuals, households, organizations and society must know, understand and strategically use the law to both minimize risk and add security and value. This course introduces you the legal system and sources of laws to teach students to identify risks and gain knowledge of the law, while also providing you with an overview of interrelationship of law and risk.
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