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Human Movement Sciences

Robert J. Spina, Chair

The Department of Human Movement Sciences offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science with a major in physical education (emphasis areas in exercise science, health and physical education PreK-12 teacher preparation, and sport management), the Bachelor of Science with a major in park, recreation and tourism studies (emphasis areas in recreational tourism management and therapeutic recreation), the Master of Science in Education with a major in physical education, and a human movement sciences emphasis in the Ph.D. in Education program.

Bachelor of Science—Physical Education Major

Program Requirements

All majors must satisfy the requirements in the appropriate emphasis area – exercise science, sport management, or teacher preparation – as described below in addition to minor requirements, any applicable electives, and General Education requirements.

Sport Management Emphasis

Lynn Ridinger, Program Coordinator

This program is designed to prepare students for managerial positions within sport-oriented organizations. Careers in sport promotion, sport marketing, health and fitness center management, sport event management, sport facility/arena management and other sport-related businesses are targeted. This program is approved through the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). The requirements for the emphasis are as follows:

Lower Division General Education

Written Communication Skills ^*		6
Oral Communication		3
Mathematical Skills		3
MATH 102M	College Algebra
or MATH 162M	Precalculus I
Language and Culture		0-6
Information Literacy and Research		3
Human Creativity		3
Interpreting the Past		3
Literature		3
Philosophy and Ethics ^**
The Nature of Science		8
Human Behavior		3
ECON 200S	Basic Economics	3
or ECON 201S	Principles of Macroeconomics
Impact of Technology		3
Total Hours		41-47

*	Grade of C or better required in both courses
**	Satisfied with SMGT 450W in the major.

Sport Management Core Requirements

SMGT 214	Introduction to Sport Management	3
SMGT 305	Sport Administrative Theory	3
SMGT 315	Sport Media and Public Relations	3
SMGT 331	Fiscal Planning and Management in Sport and Recreation	3
SMGT 414	Sport Marketing	3
SMGT 421	Legal Aspects in Recreation and Sport Management	3
SMGT 450W	Ethics and Morality in Sport ^*	3
SMGT 452	Sport Facility Management	3
SMGT 453	Event Management and Sport Sponsorship	3
SMGT 455	Sport in Contemporary Society	3
SMGT 456	Sport Psychology	3
SMGT 368	Internship	12
Additional Required Courses
ACCT 201	Principles of Accounting I	3
ACCT 202	Principles of Accounting II	3
ECON 202S	Principles of Microeconomics	3
MKTG 311	Marketing Principles and Problems	3
MGMT 325	Contemporary Organizations and Management	3
Total Hours		60

*	Grade of C or better required.

Elective credit may be needed to meet the minimum of 120 credits required for the degree.

All SMGT courses will be used to calculate the major grade point average, which must be 2.00 to graduate. In addition, a grade of C or better is required in SMGT 450W and a grade of C- or better is required in all other SMGT courses and in additional required courses.

Upper Division General Education

A minor in Management or Marketing is recommended, but students may select another minor with approval from their advisor.

Students must follow the requirements for the selected minor option as outlined in this Catalog. Requirements for graduation include a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 overall and in the major, 120 credit hours, which must include both a minimum of 30 credit hours overall and 12 credit hours in upper-level courses in the major program from Old Dominion University, completion of ENGL 110C, ENGL 211C or 221C or 231C, and the writing intensive (W) course in the major with a grade of C or better, and completion of the Senior Assessment.

Exercise Science Emphasis

Laura Hill, Program Coordinator

This program is designed to prepare students for careers in preventive and rehabilitative exercise and wellness programs in settings such as hospitals, wellness and rehabilitation centers, sports medicine clinics, government agencies, health and fitness centers, and corporate industry. Academic preparation focuses on the scientific aspects of exercise related to asymptomatic and symptomatic populations. The program also serves to prepare students for graduate studies in exercise science, physical therapy, and other allied health fields.

Continuance:

Students must achieve a grade of C or better in BIOL 250, MATH 102M or MATH 162M before taking all EXSC courses except EXSC 225.

Exit:

Maintain an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better.
Maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or better in the major.
Complete ENGL 110C, ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or ENGL 231C, and the writing intensive course in the major with a grade of C or better.
Complete of the University Senior Assessment Survey
Complete of the Exercise Science Interview Form and Self-Study Student Questionnaire.

The requirements for the EXSC concentration are the following:

Lower Division General Education

Written Communication Skills ^*		6
Oral Communication		3
Mathematical Skills		3
MATH 102M	College Algebra
or MATH 162M	Precalculus I
Language and Culture		0-6
Information Literacy and Research		3
STEM 251G	Computer Literacy: Communication and Information
Human Creativity		3
Interpreting the Past		3
Literature		3
Philosophy and Ethics		3
The Nature of Science		8
BIOL 115N & BIOL 116N	General Biology I and General Biology II
Human Behavior		3
PSYC 201S	Introduction to Psychology
Impact of Technology ^**
Total Hours		38-44

*	Grade of C or better required in both courses
**	Satisfied with EXSC 417W in the major

Exercise Science Requirements

BIOL 250	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIOL 251	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
CHEM 121N & CHEM 122N	Foundations of Chemistry I Lecture and Foundations of Chemistry I Laboratory	4
CHEM 123N & CHEM 124N	Foundations of Chemistry II Lecture and Foundations of Chemistry II Laboratory	4
EXSC 225	Introduction to Exercise Science	3
EXSC 250	Strength and Conditioning Leadership	3
EXSC 322	Anatomical Kinesiology	4
EXSC 340	Prevention and Care of Injuries Related to Physical Activity	3
EXSC 408	Nutrition for Fitness and Sport	3
EXSC 415	Exercise Testing for Normal and Special Populations	4
EXSC 417W	Biomechanics ^*	4
EXSC 428	Exercise Prescription for Chronic Disease	3
EXSC 431	Wellness Programming and Administration	3
PHYS 111N	Introductory General Physics	4
Total Hours		50

*	Grade of C or better required

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING

Scientific Foundations of Exercise option:

Course List

PHYS 112N	Introductory General Physics	4
EXSC 420	Research Methods in Exercise Science	3
EXSC 426	Exercise Physiology I	3
EXSC 427	Exercise Physiology II	3
Electives		10
Total Hours		23

Preventive/Rehabilitative Exercise option:

Course List

EXSC 368	Internship	12
EXSC 409	Physiology of Exercise	3
Electives		8
Total Hours		23

All EXSC courses will be used to calculate the major grade point average, which must be 2.00 to graduate.

Elective credit may be needed to meet the minimum of 120 credits required for the degree.

Upper Division General Education

Option A. Disciplinary Minor (a minimum of 12 hours determined by the department or Second Major or Second Degree
Option B. Interdisciplinary Minor (specifically 12 hours, 3 of which may be in the major)
Option C. International Business and Regional Courses or an approved Certification Program such as teaching licensure
Option D. Two Upper-Division Courses from outside the College of Education and not required by the major (6 hours)

Additional free elective hours may be needed to make 120 credits total. A minimum 2.00 grade point average is required in the major, minor and overall to meet graduation requirements. Other requirements include completion of a minimum of both 30 credit hours overall and 12 credit hours in upper-level courses in the major program from Old Dominion University, completion of ENGL 110C, ENGL 211C or 221C or 231C, and the writing intensive (W) course in the major with a grade of C or better, and completion of the Senior Survey.

Health and Physical Education PK-12 Teaching Licensure Emphasis

Steve Knott, Program Coordinator

This program is designed to promote competencies involved in the teaching of health and physical education in pre-kindergarten through grade 12.

Admission

All students must apply for and be admitted into the approved Health and Physical Education teacher preparation program. Students must meet the required criteria for admission by passing the Virginia Board of Education Prescribed Entry Assessments and earn the minimum required grade point averages (GPA).

Virginia Board of Education Prescribed Entry Assessments:

A passing PRAXIS I composite score of 532 or
Qualifying SAT or ACT test scores or
PRAXIS I Math test score of 178 and a composite Virginia Communication and Literacy (VCLA) score of 470 or
SAT Mathematics test score of 530 and a composite Virginia Communication and Literacy (VCLA) score of 470 or
ACT Mathematics test score of 22 and a composite Virginia Communication and Literacy (VCLA) score of 470

To review more information on the Virginia Board of Education Prescribed Entry Assessments visit the Teacher Education Services website, www.odu.edu/tes.

Required grade point averages (GPA):

A cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required.
A major /content GPA of 2.75 is required - PE 301W must be passed with a grade of C or higher, and all other Health and Physical education courses must be passed with a grade of C- or higher.
A professional education GPA of 2.75 is required – all professional education courses must be passed with a grade of C- or higher.

Although students may enroll in a limited number of education courses, students must be admitted into the approved Health and Physical Education teacher preparation program prior to enrolling in any instructional strategies practicum education course (HPE 369).

Continuance

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75, a major/content GPA of 2.75 and a professional education GPA of 2.75. PE 301W must be passed with a grade of C or higher, and all other health and physical education courses must be passed with a grade of C- or higher. The remaining courses required for the major and in the professional education core must be completed with a grade of C- or higher for continuance. A professional education GPA of 2.75 is required for continuance. Students must take and pass the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) and the PRAXIS II Health and Physical Education examination (0856) prior to or while enrolled in the student teaching seminar course. All assessments must be passed prior to start of the Teacher Candidate Internship Orientation session.

Virginia Board of Education Prescribed Licensure Assessments:

Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) – a passing composite score of 470 is required on this reading and writing assessment

PRAXIS II Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge (test code: 0856) – passing score of 151 is required

To review more information on the Virginia Board of Education Prescribed Licensure Assessments visit the Teacher Education Services website, www.odu.edu/tes .

Graduation

Requirements for graduation include completion of ENGL 110C, ENGL 211C or 221C or 231C, and the writing intensive (W) course in the major with a grade of C or better; completion of the Senior Assessment; a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA in the major area and in the professional education core, with no grade less than a C- in the major/content and in the professional education core; successful completion of the Teacher Candidate Internship; and completion of a minimum of 123 credit hours, which must include both a minimum of 31 credit hours overall and 12 credit hours in upper-level courses in the major program from Old Dominion University.

All PE, HE, HPE, and EXSC courses and BIOL 250 will be used to calculate the major content grade point average, which must be 2.75 for admission into the approved teacher education program, for continuance, and for graduation. Additional elective hours may be needed to make 120 total hours.

Due to changing University requirements, national accreditation standards, and the Virginia Board of Education licensure regulations, the programs in the Darden College of Education are under constant revision. Any changes resulting from these factors supersede the program requirements described in this Catalog. Students are encouraged to obtain current program information from their advisors and from the Teacher Education Services website: www.odu.edu/tes.

Lower Division General Education

Written Communication Skills ^*		6
Oral Communication Skills		3
COMM 101R	Public Speaking (required)
Mathematical Skills		3
Language and Culture		0-6
Information Literacy and Research		3
Human Creativity		3
Interpreting the Past		3
Literature		3
Philosophy and Ethics		3
The Nature of Science ^**		8
Human Behavior		3
PSYC 201S	Introduction to Psychology
Impact of Technology ^***
Total Hours		38-44

*	Grade of C or better required in both courses
**	BIOL 109N and BIOL 115N recommended
***	Satisfied by TLED 430 in the major.

Health and Physical Education Requirements

BIOL 250	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
TLED 408	Reading and Writing in Content Areas	3
TLED 430	PK-12 Instructional Technology	3
PE 200	Foundations of Education, Physical Education and Health	3
PE 217	Fundamental Movement Skills and Dance	2
PE 218	Aquatics and Outdoor Education	2
PE 220	Teaching of Team Sports I	2
PE 221	Teaching of Team Sports II	2
PE 222	Teaching of Individual Sports	2
PE 224	Teaching Elementary Physical Education	3
PE 300	Management Skills for Teaching Health and Physical Education	3
PE 301W	Teaching Physical Education in the Secondary Schools ^*	3
PE 318	Motor Learning	3
PE 319	Physical Growth and Motor Development	3
PE 404	Adapted Physical Education	4
EXSC 250	Strength and Conditioning Leadership	3
EXSC 322	Anatomical Kinesiology	4
EXSC 409	Physiology of Exercise	3
HE 224	Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care	3
HE 230	Personal and Community Health	3
HE 402	Methods and Materials in Health Education	3
HPE 230	Field Experience in Physical Education and Health	2
HPE 369	Practicum in Physical Education and Health	3
HPE 406	Tests and Measurement in Physical Education and Health	3
HPE 430	Teaching Wellness and Health-Related Fitness	3
HPE 485	Teacher Candidate Internship	12
HPE 487	Teacher Candidate Seminar	1
Total Hours		85

*	Grade of C or better required

Upper Division General Education

Satisfied by the required minor in health education included in the program (Option A) and completion of professional education courses (Option C).

All PE, HE, HPE, and EXSC courses and BIOL 250 will be used to calculate the major grade point average which must be 2.75 to graduate. Additional elective hours may be needed to make 123 total hours, which must include both a minimum of 31 credit hours overall and 12 credit hours in upper-level courses in the major program from Old Dominion University.

Driver Education Endorsement Area*

PE 308	Driver Education Foundations of Traffic Safety	3
PE 309	Principles and Methodologies of Classroom and In-Car Instruction	3
Total Hours		6

PE 308 and PE 309 are required by the Virginia Department of Education for an endorsement in Driver Education. The courses provide prospective teachers with the essential knowledge, skills, and dispositions to effectively deliver the course content as presented in the Administrative and Curriculum Guide for Driver Education in Virginia.

*	Driver Education endorsement is strongly recommended for all teacher candidates desiring to teach at the secondary level.

Bachelor of Science–Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies Major

Edwin Gómez, Program Coordinator

This program is designed to prepare students to enter the professional fields of park, recreation, and tourism management and therapeutic recreation. The park, recreation and tourism studies curriculum is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions.

A minimum of 120 credit hours, which must include both a minimum of 30 credit hours overall and 12 credit hours in upper-level courses in the major program from Old Dominion University, is required for the recreation and tourism studies major.

Admission

Students must:

Have completed 15 semester hours of course work (including ENGL 110C) with a grade point average of 2.00

Have a personal interview with a faculty member in the program.

Complete a background check for courses where students will have contact with children and youths.

Continuance

Students must:

Maintain an overall grade point average of 2.00
Maintain a grade point average of 2.00 in the major
Earn a grade of C or higher in PRTS 482W and a grade of C- or higher in the remaining PRTS core courses
Complete ENGL 110C, ENGL 211C or 221C or 231C, and the writing intensive (W) course in the major with a grade of C or better
Complete an internship seminar and all core course work prior to the internship

Exit

Students must:

Have an overall grade point average of 2.00
Have a grade point average of 2.00 in the major
Complete ENGL 110C, ENGL 211C or 221C or 231C, and the writing intensive (W) course in the major with a grade of C or better
Complete an internship
Satisfy all course competencies
Take the University assessment exam

Lower Division General Education

Written Communication Skills ^*		6
Oral Communication		3
Mathematical Skills		3
Language and Culture		0-6
Information Literacy and Research		3
Select one of the following:
IT 150G	Basic Information Literacy and Research
CS 120G	Introduction to Information Literacy and Research
CS 121G	Introduction to Information Literacy and Research for Scientists
STEM 251G	Computer Literacy: Communication and Information
Human Creativity		3
Interpreting the Past		3
Literature		3
Philosophy and Ethics		3
The Nature of Science		8
Human Behavior		3
Impact of Technology		3
Total Hours		41-47

*	Grade of C or better required in both courses.

Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies Core Requirements

PRTS 201	Recreation Programming and Leadership	3
PRTS 211	Foundations of Parks, Recreation and Tourism	3
PRTS 285	Diversity in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Studies	3
PRTS 301	Youth Development through Recreation	4
PRTS 302	Facilitating the Recreation Experience	4
PRTS 332	Personnel Management in Recreation	3
PRTS 366	Internship Seminar	1
PRTS 368	Internship	12
PRTS 425	Financial and Risk Management in Recreation	3
PRTS 482W	Applied Research and Evaluation in Recreation ^*	4
Total Hours		40

*	Grade of C or better required.

Pick one of the following three emphasis areas:

Park and Recreation Management

PRTS 251	Introduction to Park and Recreation Management	3
PRTS 405	Outdoor Recreation	3
PRTS 406	Outdoor Leadership and Environmental Education	3
PRTS 433	Community Recreation	3
PRTS 475	Tourism and Cultural Heritage Management	3
PAS 300	Foundations of Public Service	3
POLS 300	Introduction to Public Policy	3
MGMT 325	Contemporary Organizations and Management	3
MKTG 311	Marketing Principles and Problems	3
Total Hours		27

Tourism Management

MGMT 325	Contemporary Organizations and Management	3
MKTG 311	Marketing Principles and Problems	3
PRTS 271	Introduction to Tourism Management	3
PRTS 433	Community Recreation	3
PRTS 441	Marketing of Hospitality Services	3
PRTS 461	The Tourism and Hospitality Industry	3
PRTS 475	Tourism and Cultural Heritage Management	3
PRTS 490	Convention and Meeting Services	3
PRTS 491	Festival and Event Management	3
Total Hours		27

Therapeutic Recreation

PSYC 203S	Lifespan Development	3
BIOL 250	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
PSYC 405	Abnormal Psychology	3
PRTS 261	Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation	3
PRTS 410	Clinical Aspects of Therapeutic Recreation	3
PRTS 420	Intervention Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation	3
PRTS 430	Assessment and Documentation in Therapeutic Recreation	3
PRTS 450	Disabilities and Aging in Therapeutic Recreation	3
PRTS 460	Managing Therapeutic Recreation Services	3
Total Hours		28

Electives

Elective credit may be needed to meet the minimum of 120 credit hours required for the degree

Upper Division General Education

Option A: Disciplinary Minor (a minimum of 12 hours determined by the department) or Second Major or Second Degree
Option B: Interdisciplinary Minor (specifically 12 hours, 3 of which may be in the major)
Option C: International Business and Regional Courses or an approved Certification Program such as teaching licensure.
Option D: Six hours of elective upper-division courses from outside the College of Education and not required by the student's major.

Requirements for graduation include a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 overall, in the major and in the minor, 120 credit hours, which must include both a minimum of 30 credit hours overall and 12 credit hours in upper-level courses in the major program from Old Dominion University, completion of ENGL 110C, ENGL 211C or 221C or 231C, and the writing intensive (W) course in the major with a grade of C or better, and completion of Senior Assessment. Additional elective hours may be needed in order to complete the minimum 120 credits required for the degree.

Minors

Coaching Education

BIOL 250 and HE 224 are prerequisites for the minor and are not included in the calculation of the grade point average for the minor. Requirements for the minor are:

EXSC 409	Physiology of Exercise	3
SMGT/PE 415	Principles of Coaching Management	3
SMGT/PE 456	Sport Psychology	3
SMGT 368	Internship	12
Total Hours		21

Exercise Science

BIOL 250 and EXSC 225 are prerequisites for the minor and are not included in the calculation of the grade point average for the minor. Requirements for the minor are EXSC 322, 409, 415 and three hours from one of the following:

EXSC 322	Anatomical Kinesiology	4
EXSC 409	Physiology of Exercise	3
EXSC 415	Exercise Testing for Normal and Special Populations	4
Select one of the following:		3
EXSC 340	Prevention and Care of Injuries Related to Physical Activity
EXSC 369	Practicum in Exercise Science
EXSC 408	Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
EXSC 420	Research Methods in Exercise Science
EXSC 428	Exercise Prescription for Chronic Disease
EXSC 431	Wellness Programming and Administration
Total Hours		14

Health Education—Nonteaching Track

BIOL 250 , HE 224 and HE 230 are prerequisites for the minor and are not included in the calculation of the grade point average for the minor. Requirements for the minor are:

HE 402	Methods and Materials in Health Education	3
HPE 430	Teaching Wellness and Health-Related Fitness	3
PE 319	Physical Growth and Motor Development	3
An additional three-credit 300- or 400-level course approved by advisor		3
Total Hours		12

Park, Recreation and Tourism Management

PRTS 251 or PRTS 271 is a prerequisite for the minor and is not included in the calculation of the grade point average for the minor. Requirements for the minor are completion of 12 hours from the following:

Select four from the following:		12
PRTS 405	Outdoor Recreation
PRTS 406	Outdoor Leadership and Environmental Education
PRTS 433	Community Recreation
PRTS 441	Marketing of Hospitality Services
PRTS 461	The Tourism and Hospitality Industry
PRTS 475	Tourism and Cultural Heritage Management
PRTS 490	Convention and Meeting Services
PRTS 491	Festival and Event Management
Total Hours		12

Sport Management

SMGT 214 is a prerequisite for the minor and is not included in the calculation of the grade point average for the minor. Requirements for the minor are completion of 12 hours from the following:

Select four from the following:		12
SMGT 305	Sport Administrative Theory
SMGT 315	Sport Media and Public Relations
SMGT 331	Fiscal Planning and Management in Sport and Recreation
SMGT 414	Sport Marketing
SMGT 415	Principles of Coaching Management
SMGT 421	Legal Aspects in Recreation and Sport Management
SMGT 450W	Ethics and Morality in Sport
SMGT 452	Sport Facility Management
SMGT 453	Event Management and Sport Sponsorship
SMGT 455	Sport in Contemporary Society
SMGT 456	Sport Psychology
Total Hours		12

Therapeutic Recreation

PRTS 261 is a prerequisite for the minor and is not included in the calculation of the grade point average for the minor. Requirements for the minor are completion of 12 hours as follows:

Select four from the following:		12
PRTS 410	Clinical Aspects of Therapeutic Recreation
PRTS 420	Intervention Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation
PRTS 430	Assessment and Documentation in Therapeutic Recreation
PRTS 450	Disabilities and Aging in Therapeutic Recreation
PRTS 460	Managing Therapeutic Recreation Services
Total Hours		12

For completion of a minor, a student must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the minor exclusive of 100- and 200-level courses and prerequisite courses (2.75 for teacher licensure with no less than C- earned in all core courses) and complete a minimum of six hours in upper-level courses in the minor requirement through courses offered by Old Dominion University. To obtain a Virginia teaching license, all teacher education and licensure only students must attain a passing score on the appropriate Praxis II specialty area test.

Interdisciplinary Minor - Health and Wellness

Robert J. Spina, Department of Human Movement Sciences, Coordinator

The Health and Wellness interdisciplinary minor explores personal involvement in and commitment to health and wellness and the factors that influence the health status of individuals and society. This interdisciplinary minor fosters an appreciation for personal responsibility for health and strategies to enhance and preserve the individual's and the public's health. Societal health and the factors that impact on the health and wellness of a community and the individual's role in health policy are examined. Students gain an awareness of the cultural, psychological, sociological and ethical issues affecting and effected by the health and wellness of individuals and the society in which they live.

Course options are as follows:

CHP 360	Introduction to Global Health	3
CHP 420	Foundations of Gerontology	3
CHP 425	Health Aspects of Aging	3
CHP 456	Substance Use and Abuse	3
CHP 465	Policy and Politics of Health	3
CHP 470	Death, Dying and Survivorship	3
CRJS 401	Understanding Violence	3
CRJS/SOC 421	Deviant Behavior	3
CRJS/SOC 427	Violence Against Women	3
CRJS/SOC 441	Drugs and Society	3
EXSC 340	Prevention and Care of Injuries Related to Physical Activity	3
EXSC 408	Nutrition for Fitness and Sport	3
EXSC 409	Physiology of Exercise	3
EXSC 415	Exercise Testing for Normal and Special Populations	4
HE 402	Methods and Materials in Health Education	3
HPE 430	Teaching Wellness and Health-Related Fitness	3
HMSV 341	Introduction to Human Services	3
HMSV 491	Family Guidance	3
PE 300	Management Skills for Teaching Health and Physical Education	3
PE 319	Physical Growth and Motor Development	3
PSYC 306	Health Psychology	3
PSYC 325	Drugs and Behavior	3
PSYC 351	Child Psychology	3
PSYC 352	Cognitive Development During Childhood	3
PSYC 353	The Psychology of Adulthood and Aging	3
PSYC 363	Psychology of Sex	3
PSYC 405	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSYC 408	Theories of Personality	3
PSYC 410	Human Cognition	3
PSYC 420	Cross-Cultural Psychology	3
PSYC 424	Physiological Psychology	3
PSYC 431	Community Psychology	3
PSYC 460	Psychology of African Americans	3
PSYC 461	Drug Abuse and Dependence	3
SPED 313	Fundamentals of Human Growth and Development: Birth through Adolescence	3

The interdisciplinary minor in Health and Wellness requires 12 credit hours of 300/400-level courses selected from at least two different disciplines with a maximum of six credits from any one discipline. For completion of the interdisciplinary minor, students must have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for the minor exclusive of lower-level courses and prerequisite courses. At least six hours of upper-level courses must be taken through courses offered by Old Dominion University. Three credit hours may be in the major, if a major course is listed as an option for the interdisciplinary minor. As such, it will be credited toward both the major and the interdisciplinary minor.

Advanced Placement

Departmental examinations for advanced placement are available for selected courses in the undergraduate programs. Please contact the department chair for further details. Refer also to the Policy on Experiential Learning Credit Options at the Undergraduate Level in this Catalog.

EXERCISE SCIENCE Courses

EXSC 225. Introduction to Exercise Science. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Broad overview of exercise science including the history of the discipline and introduction to the following: Healthy People 2010 goals and objectives related to physical activity and nutrition; basic principles of nutrition, body composition, applied physiology, functional anatomy, and exercise prescription/programming for healthy individuals and those who are high risk/diseased; career opportunities in various allied-health fields such as physical therapy, physician assistant, personal training, community/corporate/hospital-based wellness programs, cardiac rehabilitation; and research areas in exercise science.

EXSC 233. Exercise Science Recitation. 0 Credits.

Lecture 1 hour. Corequisite: EXSC 225. Dedicated Monarch Advantage Program (MAP) section for exercise science majors - freshmen only.

EXSC 250. Strength and Conditioning Leadership. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 250 with a grade of C or better and MATH 102M with a grade of C or better. This course will provide the student with skills in exercise leadership. The student will learn how to lead resistance training, flexibility training, cardiovascular training involving a variety of exercise modes, and group exercise, such as step aerobics.

EXSC 322. Anatomical Kinesiology. 4 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; laboratory 2 hours; 4 credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 250 with a grade of C or better and MATH 102M with a grade of C or better. Anatomical and mechanical analysis of human musculoskeletal function including skeletal, muscular, and neuromuscular control aspects necessary for movement.

EXSC 340. Prevention and Care of Injuries Related to Physical Activity. 3 Credits.

Three classes per week; 3 credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 250 with a grade of C or better and MATH 102M with a grade of C or better. Practice in the skills of injury recognition and evaluation and training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Principles and uses of therapeutic modalities are also discussed.

EXSC 368. Internship. 12 Credits.

Hours to be arranged: 12 credits. Prerequisites: senior standing, permission of the instructor, and completion of all required courses in appropriate emphasis areas. Final field placement required for all students with an emphasis in exercise science. Students will be placed in an agency to gain experience in methodologies, administration techniques, and programs specific to their area of emphasis. Minimum of 400 clock hours. (qualifies as a CAP experience).

EXSC 369. Practicum in Exercise Science. 3-6 Credits.

3-6 credits. Prerequisite: EXSC 225. Field-based experience in a fitness or allied-health setting. Minimum of 200 clock hours. (qualifies as a CAP experience).

EXSC 397. Independent Study. 1-3 Credits.

1-3 credits. Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of the instructor. Independent study of special topic under supervision of faculty.

EXSC 403. Lifetime Fitness and Wellness. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 250 with a grade of C or better and MATH 102M with a grade of C or better. The focus of this course is on a positive healthy lifestyle designed to enhance the current and future quality of life. Topics include: proper exercise programs, healthful nutrition, stress management techniques, and avoidance of high-risk health behaviors in order to reduce disease risk and promote healthful aging. Various laboratory assessments are used to identify health status and recommend remedial approaches.

EXSC 408/508. Nutrition for Fitness and Sport. 3 Credits.

Three classes per week; 3 credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 250 with a grade of C or better and MATH 102M with a grade of C or better. Emphasizes the role of nutrition as a means to enhance health and performance in sport. Topics covered include energy metabolism and nutrients, regulation of metabolism by vitamins and minerals, and weight control.

EXSC 409/509. Physiology of Exercise. 3 Credits.

Three classes per week; 3 credits. Prerequisites: BIOL 250 with a grade of C or better and MATH 102M with a grade of C or better. An investigation into the physiological adjustments of the human organism to exercise including systematic as well as biochemical molecular changes. Major areas of concern include neuromuscular, metabolic, and cardiorespiratory changes during exercise and the influence of such variables as nutrition, drugs, environment, age, sex, training, and body weight.

EXSC 415/515. Exercise Testing for Normal and Special Populations. 4 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; laboratory 2 hours; 4 credits. Prerequisite: EXSC 409 or EXSC 426. The application of different methodologies in the measurement of physiologic responses to exercise. Emphasis is placed on understanding American College of Sports Medicine guidelines, appropriate experimental techniques, and equipment necessary to evaluate changes in body composition and various metabolic, cardiovascular, and respiratory adjustments during exercise.

EXSC 417W/517. Biomechanics. 4 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; laboratory 2 hours; 4 credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 250 with a grade of C or better; ENGL 211C or 221C or 231C with a grade of C or better; and PHYS 111N. Application of physical laws and mechanical principles to the human musculoskeletal system. (This is a writing intensive course.).

EXSC 420. Research Methods in Exercise Science. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: STAT 130M or permission of instructor. Introduction to the scientific method applied to exercise science research including bioethics, review of the literature, research design, data collection, appropriate statistical analysis, research writing, and peer review.

EXSC 426/526. Exercise Physiology I. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 250 with a grade of C or better and MATH 102M with a grade of C or better. An investigation into the metabolic adaptations, neuromuscular, endocrinological, and respiratory responses to acute and chronic exercise endeavors. Implications for enhanced health and physical performance are integrated.

EXSC 427/527. Exercise Physiology II. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: EXSC 426/526 and BIOL 250 with a grade of C or better and MATH 102M with a grade of C or better. A continuation of Exercise Physiology I. Focuses on cardiovascular responses to exercise and applied exercise physiology, specifically the effects of different training modes, environmental factors, aging, disease states, nutrition, and ergogenic aids.

EXSC 428/528. Exercise Prescription for Chronic Disease. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: EXSC 409 or EXSC 426. A study of pathophysiology of common diseases with concentration in the design, implementation and administration of exercise prescription for a variety of chronic diseases.

EXSC 431/531. Wellness Programming and Administration. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in BIOL 250 and MATH 102M. An introduction to the principles of administration and implementation of fitness and wellness programs to individuals, groups, centers and corporate settings.

HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION Courses

HPE 230. Field Experience in Physical Education and Health. 2 Credits.

2 credits. Teacher candidates gain insight into the techniques, methodology, and philosophy of field-based health and physical education teachers. Teacher candidates will be expected to observe and participate in the teaching of simple lessons.

HPE 327. Teaching of Health and Physical Education, Pre-K-8. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing. This course is designed to prepare classroom teachers in PreK-8 licensure programs for the teaching of health and physical education. Appropriate content, instructional strategies, effective classroom management, and safety issues and requirements will be presented.

HPE 369. Practicum in Physical Education and Health. 3 Credits.

3 credits. Prerequisites: HPE 230, passing scores on PRAXIS I or State Board of Education-approved SAT or ACT scores and admission into teacher education. A clinical experience that allows the teaching candidate to teach and observe professionals in a field-based setting. Portfolio development, reflective assessment of teaching, and student assessment techniques will be emphasized.

HPE 406/506. Tests and Measurement in Physical Education and Health. 3 Credits.

Three classes per week; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing. This course is designed to acquaint the student with tests and measurement in the fields of health and physical education, test construction, scoring, and methods of using results.

HPE 430/530. Teaching Wellness and Health-Related Fitness. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: PE 300. The study of techniques for the teaching of wellness and health-related fitness. Content to be covered includes drug education, nutrition, wellness, mental health, and various aspects of fitness training appropriate for the teaching of PreK-12 physical education and health.

HPE 485. Teacher Candidate Internship. 12 Credits.

Five days per week; full semester; 12 credits. Prerequisites: acceptance into teacher education, completion of approved program, passing scores on the appropriate PRAXIS II content examination, and an approved application for Teacher Candidate Internship. A culminating experience that provides a field-based application of effective techniques in behavior, management, instructional strategies, and the development of professional attributes in K-12 school setting. (qualifies as a CAP experience).

HPE 487/587. Teacher Candidate Seminar. 1 Credit.

One hour; 1 credit. Prerequisites: acceptance into teacher education and approval of the program advisor. Study and group discussion of problems growing out of the student teaching (teacher candidate internship) experience.

HPE 497/597. Topics in Health and Physical Education. 1-3 Credits.

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

HPE 498/598. Topics in Health and Physical Education. 1-3 Credits.

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

HEALTH EDUCATION Courses

HE 224. Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care. 3 Credits.

Two-three classes per week; 2-3 credits. This course presents the knowledge and skills essential for proper care in most emergency situations. Aspects of emergency first aid are developed, including CPR instruction. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, each student will have the option of receiving certification in CPR and/or First Aid upon payment of a certificate fee if required by the American Red Cross or National Safety Council.

HE 230. Personal and Community Health. 3 Credits.

Three classes per week; 3 credits. This course is designed to develop knowledge, understanding, attitudes, and desirable practices related to personal and community health.

HE 402/502. Methods and Materials in Health Education. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing. Instruction in methods of teaching, organization of classes, evaluation of outcomes, and selection of content for health and safety education. Collection, evaluation, and application of health and safety education materials are emphasized. This course is to be completed prior to student teaching. Field experience is required.

HE 410. Practicum in Health Education. 3-6 Credits.

HE 481/581. Teaching Sexuality Education in Schools. 3 Credits.

Three classes per week; 3 credits. Prerequisites: PE 300 and junior standing. This course is concerned with suitable methods and materials for use in teaching sex education in the home, community, and school setting. A family living element is in the program.

HE 497/597. Topics in Health Education. 1-3 Credits.

Three classes per week; variable credit. Prerequisite: junior standing. This course provides an opportunity for in-depth study of selected topics in the variety of areas constituting health education.

HE 498/598. Topics in Health Education. 1-3 Credits.

Courses

PRTS 200. Backpacking. 2 Credits.

Lecture 2 hours; 2 credits. Students will finish this course with the ability to demonstrate competency in and teach fundamental camping skills, including backpacking, cooking, travel techniques, Leave No Trace skills, and associated safety skills. Additionally, students will demonstrate an increased understanding of issues related to the administration of federally-managed public lands, such as those used in this class, as they relate to recreation and other uses. An overnight field tip is required.

PRTS 201. Recreation Programming and Leadership. 3 Credits.

Lecture and participation 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. This course is designed to help students understand and develop their activity leadership and programming skills. Theories and techniques in relation to community, therapeutic, commercial, and outdoor recreation leisure service provision are explored. The course will examine the basic principles of recreation programming and leadership including needs assessment, public relations, and evaluation.

PRTS 211. Foundations of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. An examination of the historical and philosophical bases of the recreation movement in the U.S. To include a review of theories of play and an assessment of the social, economic and cultural determinants of nonwork-time behavioral patterns. The relationship of leisure to education and the involvement of the government at federal, state and local levels will be considered.

PRTS 251. Introduction to Park and Recreation Management. 3 Credits.

Lecture, 3 hours; 3 credits. This introductory course addresses all of the essential topics that professionals within park and recreation management must know, including: program planning and evaluation, decision making, facility management, human resources, marketing, budgeting and financial planning, and policy making.

PRTS 261. Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. This course is designed to present an overview of therapeutic recreation as a profession. Philosophy, historical development and standards of practice will be discussed. Students will develop an understanding of professional training, credentialing, and the recreation profession's responsibility to provide recreational opportunities for all individuals. Implementation of therapeutic recreation services for a wide variety of special populations will be explored.

PRTS 271. Introduction to Tourism Management. 3 Credits.

Lecture and participation 3 hours; 3 credits. This course is designed to present an introduction to the development of the tourism (airline, cruise, rail, and hotel) industry. Emphasis is placed on historical and technological development, the different components of the industry, and career opportunities in tourism.

PRTS 285. Diversity in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Studies. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. This course is designed as an introduction to the responsibilities of public, private, and commercial leisure service delivery systems in relation to their diverse constituents. The objective of the course is to increase students' understanding of ethnic/racial groups, gays and lesbians, people with disabilities, the elderly, and other diverse groups in park/recreation/tourism settings.

PRTS 301. Youth Development through Recreation. 4 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; lab 1.5 hours; additional service learning hours; 4 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing. This class will use the Benefits-Based Programming (BBP) Model to construct an experience that targets the social-emotional needs of youth. Through this service-learning based class students will explore research, theory, practice, and techniques of structuring recreation experiences for youth.

PRTS 302. Facilitating the Recreation Experience. 4 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; laboratory 1.5 hours; additional service learning hours; 4 credits. Prerequisite: PRTS 301. This course examines research, theory, practice, and technique of structuring recreation experiences to facilitate predetermined outcomes. This course includes the examination of theories of learning, motivation, emotion, socialization, human development, and group dynamics as related to the facilitation of recreation experiences.

PRTS 332. Personnel Management in Recreation. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of the instructor. This course examines personnel management principles, practices, and policies in the public, private, and commercial recreation delivery systems. The course explores general personnel management as well as personnel management practices unique to the park, recreation, and tourism industry.

PRTS 366. Internship Seminar. 1 Credit.

Lecture and discussion 1 hour; 1 credit. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor. Agency field placement is required of all students in Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies. Seminar will include resume and cover letter writing skills, internship requirements, agency placement referrals, and interviewing techniques. (cross-listed with SMGT 366) (qualifies as a CAP experience).

PRTS 368. Internship. 12 Credits.

12 credits. Prerequisites: completion of all recreation emphasis and core courses including PRTS 366, plus senior standing. Supervised agency placement is required of all students in the Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies program. Placement must fulfill all professionally appropriate certification standards. Minimum of 400 clock hours. (qualifies as a CAP experience).

PRTS 369. Practicum in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Studies. 3-6 Credits.

3-6 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing. Selected field-based experiences in a park, recreation and tourism service setting. Minimum of 200 clock hours. (qualifies as a CAP experience).

PRTS 405. Outdoor Recreation. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor. This course is designed to increase knowledge, skills, techniques, policies and procedures related to selected outdoor recreation activities. Students are required to participate in outdoor recreation experiences through the Outdoor Adventure Center.

PRTS 406. Outdoor Leadership and Environmental Education. 3 Credits.

Lecture, 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor. This course is designed to examine the history, development, and trends in outdoor leadership and environmental education, including the development of curriculum concepts that foster an environmentally literte citizenry. Leadership and teaching techniques for successful utilization of the out-of-doors as a classroom will be explored.

PRTS 410. Clinical Aspects of Therapeutic Recreation. 3 Credits.

Lecture and discussion 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of treatment centered therapeutic recreation program design. The role of the recreation therapist will be explored. Topics will include patient assessment, activity analysis, documentation, treatment plans and program development.

PRTS 420. Intervention Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. Course is designed to introduce students to various disabling conditions that receive therapeutic recreation services. Therapeutic recreation intervention techniques used while implementing a program will be discussed. Emphasis will be given to the rehabilitative and habilitative goals of intervention techniques.

PRTS 425. Financial and Risk Management in Recreation. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor. An examination of the principles and practices of facility management in recreation. Focus is geared toward the planning and design of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities as well as how to review and develop effective financial lplans.

PRTS 430. Assessment and Documentation in Therapeutic Recreation. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: PRTS 261, junior standing or permission of instructor. This course will provide students with a detailed examination of assessment and documentation procedures used in therapeutic recreation. Course focus includes the assessment and documentation process, including instrument design, selection, and implementation. Use of assessment data in treatment planning and evaluation will also be examined.

PRTS 433. Community Recreation. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. This course is designed to introduce students to the various facets of municipal and county parks and recreation service provision. It will include the broad scope of parks and recreation services and the impact on a community.

PRTS 441/541. Marketing of Hospitality Services. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor. This course is designed to introduce students to theories and concepts related to successful service-oriented tourism and recreation businesses. It provides a solid foundation in the important aspects of hospitality/tourism operations, including human resources, guest services, psychographics, demographics, marketing and the assessment of industry needs.

PRTS 450. Disabilities and Aging in Therapeutic Recreation. 3 Credits.

Lecture and discussion 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of disabilities and the aging process. The course will examine disabilities with a specific emphasis placed on determining the treatment and recreational needs of mature adults. Projected trends and issues related to disabilities and aging will be discussed.

PRTS 460. Managing Therapeutic Recreation Services. 3 Credits.

Lecture, 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. This course is designed to address issues related to managing therapeutic recreation services. Topics discussed include reimbursement of services, staff development, written plan of operation, marketing of services, ethical behavior, and service delivery management.

PRTS 461/561. The Tourism and Hospitality Industry. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of instructor. This course explores tourism from a social perspective. The focus of the course will be on economic and social dimensions of tourism, tourism development strategies, and current research in hospitality from national and international case studies.

PRTS 475/575. Tourism and Cultural Heritage Management. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor. This course examines the principles and practices of planning, marketing, and managing cultural tourism. Assessment, development, and maintenance of cultural tourism products are explored.

PRTS 482W. Applied Research and Evaluation in Recreation. 4 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; lab 2 hours. 4 credits. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or ENGL 231C. The purpose of this course is to give students basic knowledge in research and evaluation within the content of parks, recreation and tourism studies. Specific focus is placed on integrating basic research, program evaluation, and statistical analysis in an applied manner within the field. Topics include program interventions, program evaluations, and survey research. (This is a writing intensive course.).

PRTS 490. Convention and Meeting Services. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 Credits. Prerequisite: Junior standing. This course introduces students to convention and meeting service management. Content includes both convention sales and convention services. Main topics include: planning, organization, and implementation of a meeting, convention or tradeshow. Students can earn a certificate through the American Hotel and Lodging Association Education Institute after completion of the course.

PRTS 491. Festival and Event Management. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor. This course will introduce students to the growing profession of events management. Specific focus will be on knowledge that encompasses the management of public assembly for the purpose of celebration, education, marketing and reunions.

PRTS 495/595. Topics. 1-3 Credits.

1-3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing. This course provides an opportunity for in-depth study of selected topics in the variety of areas comprising parks, recreation and tourism studies.

PRTS 496. Topics. 1-3 Credits.

Laboratory. 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing. This course provides an opportunity for in-depth study of selected topics in the variety of areas comprising parks, recreation and tourism studies.

PRTS 497. Independent Study. 1-3 Credits.

3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor. Individualized instruction to include research, specialized studies, or other scholarly writing.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Courses

PE 101+. Swim Conditioning. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Students will discuss and learn the training process including advantages and benefits of swimming, principles of training, training procedures, evaluation and motivation, and minor annoyances. Stroke mechanics and improvement and information for triathletes.

PE 102+. Beginning Swimming. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Development of the basic water safety skills and knowledge to make one reasonably safe in the water.

PE 103+. Intermediate Swimming. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Prerequisite: must be comfortable in deep water. Instruction in all strokes will be covered.

PE 104+. Lifeguard Training. 2 Credits.

Three classes per week; 16 weeks; 2 credits. Development of the skills and knowledge designed to save the life of another in the event of an emergency in the water. Red Cross certification.

PE 105+. Water Safety Instruction. 3 Credits.

3 credits. Prerequisite: must be at least 17, in sound physical condition, and have the ability to perform skills in the level VI ARC swim course. This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge and skills in water safety and teaching techniques for certification to teach swimming, lifesaving, rescue and water safety courses. Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate upon successful completion.

PE 107+. Beginning SCUBA. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Development of the basic skills and knowledges of skin and SCUBA diving. NAUI certification issued upon completion of PE 107+ and 108+. Students must furnish their own equipment and pay for air used.

PE 108+. Intermediate SCUBA. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Prerequisite: completion of any beginning SCUBA course. Development of intermediate SCUBA skills. NAUI certification issued upon completion of PE 108+. Several open-water dives are required. Students must furnish their own equipment and pay for air used.

PE 112+. Yoga. 2 Credits.

2 credits. This course provides a foundation for the understanding and practice of Hatha yoga in its complete form. Course covers yoga postures, breathing exercises, philosophy, and meditation.

PE 113+. SCUBA Assistant Instruction. 2 Credits.

2 credits. Prerequisite: certification as an advanced scuba diver or documented equivalent experience. This course is the initial leadership-level certification for scuba divers. The course is designed to prepare individuals to pass the tests in fundamental water skills and basic diving instruction necessary to authorize them to assist scuba instructors in the conduct of diving training.

PE 114+. Beginning Sailing. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Development of basic seamanship and sailing techniques. Additional fees are required. Swimming competency required.

PE 117+. Disabled and Fit. 1,2 Credit.

1 credit; 3 hours per week for 7 1/2 weeks. 2 credits; 3 hours per week for 15 weeks. Developed for students with a physical disability who wish to participate in an individually designed fitness program.

PE 118+. Weight Training. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Designed to allow students an individualized weight training program. The program will include use of free weights, universal, and other appropriate tools for the variety of weight training differences.

PE 124+. Intermediate Badminton. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Development of all the strokes to enable an individual to play a good game of badminton. Emphasis is placed on the strategy of the game of singles and doubles.

PE 125+. Beginning Tennis. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Development of sufficient skills in the basic strokes and knowledge to give the individual an enjoyment of the game. The student is responsible for furnishing one can of new and approved USTA balls.

PE 126+. Intermediate Tennis. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Development of strokes to enable an individual to play a good game of tennis. Emphasis is placed on the strategy of the game of singles and doubles. The student is responsible for furnishing one can of new and approved USTA balls.

PE 134+. Beginning Golf. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. The fundamentals of golf, stance, grip, swing, rules, and etiquette are presented. Driving range and golf course may be used. Students pay all fees.

PE 139+. Volleyball. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Development of fundamental skills of soccer. Rules and strategies are stressed.

PE 167+. Beginning Judo. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. An introduction to Judo including the techniques of throws, holdings, lockings, and pinnings. Philosophy and cultural aspects of Sport Judo are also covered.

PE 168+. Intermediate Judo. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. An intermediate course in Sport Judo covering intermediate skills and strategies.

PE 171+. Physical Conditioning. 1 Credit.

Three hours per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. This course addresses the basic principles of progressive weight training. Objectives of the course include knowledge of various weight-training systems, proper use of weight-training equipment, and effective record-keeping to monitor individual progress.

PE 174+. Aerobics I. 2 Credits.

Three classes per week; 2 credits. This course is designed to introduce the student to a complete physical fitness program that strengthens the heart and lungs, and tones up the muscles.

PE 175+. Zumba. 1 Credit.

1 credit. Zumba is a Latin inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and International music with dance movements. It is a high calorie-burning fitness class that features fast and slow rhythms. The student will participate in instructor led routines. This class will include discussion of Zumba's history and basic four rhythms. No dance experience necessary.

PE 180+. Beginning Aikido. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Course is designed to introduce the fundamental dynamics of Aikido principle. It contains the fundamental skills in body dynamics, body movements, safety landing, defensive pattern drills, and overall understanding of Aikido as a classical art form. Course provide comprehensive information on the philosophical and aesthetic aspects of Aikido.

PE 181+. Kobudo. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of classical weaponry arts in Bo (long oak stick), Kama (sickle), Jo (short oak stick), Sai (speared iron sword), and Bokuto (wooden sword).

PE 182+. Kendo. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. This course is designed to introduce the fundamental Japanese classical swordsmanship in skill components as well as its philosophical foundation. Bokuto (wooden sword), Shinai (bamboo sword) and a full armor are used for the skill training.

PE 184+. Intermediate Aikido. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Prerequisite: PE 180+. Course is designed to introduce the intermediate level of Aikido dynamics. It contains the basics of fundamental skills in body dynamics, body movements, safety landing, intermediate level of defensive pattern drills, and overall understanding of Aikido as a classical art form.

PE 185+. Advanced Aikido. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Prerequisite: PE 184+. Course is designed to introduce the advanced level of Aikido dynamics. It contains training in advanced skills in body dynamics, body movements, defensive pattern drills, and overall understanding of Aikido theory and application as a classical art form.

PE 186+. Beginning Karate. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. This course is designed to give the traditional Karate training ('Art of Empty Hand') to the beginning student. It emphasizes the traditional mode of training with mental and physical discipline. Formal Kata, defensive skills, punches, kicks, and blocking techniques are introduced.

PE 187+. Intermediate Karate. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Prerequisite: PE 186+. This course is designed to give the student further instruction and practice in traditional Karate.

PE 188+. Beginning Self-Defense. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. The student is introduced to the various practical skills and methods of self-defense. Judo, Aikido, Jujutsu, and Karate are combined to explore the most effective means to defend oneself.

PE 189+. Intermediate Self-Defense. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Prerequisite: PE 188+. This course is designed to give the student further instruction and practice in the various practical skills and methods of self-defense.

PE 190+. Advanced Karate. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Prerequisite: PE 187+. This course is designed to introduce further instruction and practice in traditional martial art aspects of Karate-doh. Philosophical understanding and high level of skill proficiency are emphasized.

PE 191+. IAIDO (Art of Sword Harmony). 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Pre- or corerequisite: PE 185+. Prerequisites: PE 182+, PE 180+ or 186+, PE 184+. This course is designed to introduce the classical art form of sword drawing skills and its philosophic principle. This course focuses on the skills dynamics of traditional and ceremonial art forms.

PE 194+. Intermediate Kendo. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Prerequisite: PE 182+ or equivalent proficiency. This course is designed to provide the intermediate level of Kendo skills beyond a basic skill level. The course emphasizes the correct mental attitude and physical discipline.

PE 195+. Theory of Advanced Aikido. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Prerequisites: PE 180+, 184+, 185+ or equivalent proficiency level. This course is designed to provide the theoretical framework of Aikido that embodies the mental and physical dynamics of the martial arts discipline of Aikido.

PE 196+. Topics in Health and Physical Education. 1-3 Credits.

7 1/2 weeks; variable credit. A variety of new and innovative courses in lifetime physical activities are offered such as advanced theory class in martial arts, advanced Iaido, self defense seminar, yoga, cross country skiing, yacht racing, racquetball, nautilus, swim conditioning, water safety instructor, scuba and aerobic dance.

PE 197+. Theory of Advanced Karatedo. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Prerequisites: PE 186+, 187+, 190+ and/or equivalent proficiency level. This course is designed to provide the theoretical framework of Karatedo that embodies the higher principle of physical and mental dynamics and aims to achieve the advanced skills in Karatedo.

PE 198+. Intermediate Self-Defense. 1 Credit.

Three classes per week; 7 1/2 weeks; 1 credit. Prerequisite: PE 188+ or equivalent skills. This course is designed to provide the intermediate level of self-defense skills beyond the basic skill. The course stresses both the application of basic techniques and proper physical and mental discipline.

PE 200. Foundations of Education, Physical Education and Health. 3 Credits.

Three classes per week; 3 credits. This is an introductory course for physical education majors that includes principles, philosophy, and history of education, physical education and health. Current issues and practices will be presented. The professional teaching portfolio is introduced.

PE 217. Fundamental Movement Skills and Dance. 2 Credits.

Lecture 2 hours; 2 credits. This course is designed to introduce the fundamental components of dance and rhythms. Techniques in rhythmic movements and basic fundamental skills of folk dance, square dance, and contemporary dance; stresses dance positions for motions and sequencing of movements. Through participation, individuals will develop skills in a variety of dance styles and build a range of rhythmic activities to be taught in the physical education classroom.

PE 218. Aquatics and Outdoor Education. 2 Credits.

Lecture 2 hours; 2 credits. Prerequisite: PE 102+ will be required for any student who is unable to swim in deep water. This course introduces the principles and practices of swimming and outdoor education for the school setting. Activities will include orienteering, team building, cooperative games, and aquatics. Effective instructional strategies, basic skills, and assessment for the teaching of these physical activities will be included.

PE 220. Teaching of Team Sports I. 2 Credits.

Lecture 1 hour; laboratory 3 hours; 2 credits. This course will introduce the sports of soccer, flag football, field hockey, speedball, team handball, and ultimate frisbee. Effective instructional strategies, game tactics, and assessment techniques for the teaching of these team sports will be included.

PE 221. Teaching of Team Sports II. 2 Credits.

Lecture 1 hour; laboratory 3 hours; 2 credits. This course will introduce the sports of basketball, volleyball, and softball. Effective instructional strategies, game tactics, and assessment techniques for the teaching of these team sports will be included.

PE 222. Teaching of Individual Sports. 2 Credits.

Lecture 1 hour; laboratory 3 hours; 2 credits. This course will introduce a variety of individual and dual sports for the enhancement of life-span involvement in physical activity. Instructional strategies, game tactics, and assessment techniques for the teaching of these individual and dual sports will be included.

PE 224. Teaching Elementary Physical Education. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Designed for the preparation in teaching all elementary age children developmentally appropriate physical activities in educational games, educational gymnastics and motor skill development. Skill proficiency levels, learning styles, and effective assessment are studied through a conceptual-skills theme approach.

PE 226+. Advanced SCUBA. 2 Credits.

Three classes per week; 2 credits. Prerequisites: PE 107+ and 108+ or permission of the instructor. NAUI Advanced Diver certification issued. Development of advanced SCUBA skills. Open water training with the emphasis on leadership training necessary for assisting the instruction of group dives. Students must furnish their own equipment and air.

PE 295. Topics in Physical Education. 1-3 Credits.

1-3 credits. Prerequisite: sophomore standing and approval of program advisor. This course provides an opportunity for in-depth study of selected topics in physical education.

PE 300. Management Skills for Teaching Health and Physical Education. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: passing scores on Praxis I and junior standing. Foundations in psychological, sociological, and academic needs of students, with specific focus on management skills in open classroom and sport settings. Specialized safety concerns and environmental considerations are also addressed. Lesson planning, goal setting, and movement formations unique to HPER activities are included.

PE 301W. Teaching Physical Education in the Secondary Schools. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing and a grade of C or better in ENGL 211C or 221C or 231C. Acquaints the students with current theories, principles, styles and best practices utilized in teaching physical education to students at the secondary school level. (This is a writing intensive course.).

PE 308. Driver Education Foundations of Traffic Safety. 3 Credits.

Three classes per week; 3 credits. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. The intent of the course is to develop a thorough understanding of the highway transportation systems, the complexity of the driving task, and factors contributing to performance of highway users (e.g. attitudes and skills) necessary to develop competent drivers for prospective teachers to have the essential knowledge and skills to effectively deliver course content as an endorsed driver education trainer.

PE 309. Principles and Methodologies of Classroom and In-Car Instruction. 3 Credits.

Three classes per week; 3 credits. Prerequisite: PE 308. This course provides teacher candidates with an overview of teaching methods and effective practices for driver education instruction with a focus on teaching skills. An emphasis is placed on program organization, administration, classroom instruction, single car instruction, multiple-car range instruction, simulation and evaluation. A minimum of 20 hours behind-the-wheel supervised teaching experiences.

PE 318. Motor Learning. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing. Designed to provide the student with experiences in the practical application of theory related to motor learning. Feedback, transfer learning, practice, and motor control principles and concepts are addressed.

PE 319. Physical Growth and Motor Development. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing. An examination of the physical growth and motor development of the human being over the life span. Emphasis is on the assessment of physical and cognitive development, particularly in the K-13 ages. Theory and technique for research are discussed and the use of research findings is incorporated into the assessment materials. Attention is directed toward acquisition of basic skills, perceptual-motor development, and age-related changes.

PE 368. Coaching Internship. 6 Credits.

6 credits. Prerequisites: Senior standing; EXSC 409, PE 415, PE 456. Final field placement required for all students with an emphasis in a coaching minor. Students will be placed in an athletic coaching environment to gain experience in personal communication, technique instruction, practice organization and administrative duties required of the specific sport of their emphasis. Placement of internship subject to instructor approval. Minimum of 200 clock hours (hours to be arranged).

PE 404/504. Adapted Physical Education. 4 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; laboratory 2 hours; 4 credits. Prerequisites: PE 300 and 319. Students will be acquainted with and research the different disabilities, learning modes of the exceptional child, IDEA-the law that advocates free and appropriate education, and working with the child with disabilities within an ecosystem. A vital component of the course will be the practical application of theory.

PE 415. Principles of Coaching Management. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing. This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of the coaching profession. Special emphasis will be placed on establishing a sound coaching philosophy, selecting a coaching style, desirable qualities of a coach, ethics and the coach, roles of the head coach, planning and organizing for games and practices, coaching pedagogy, off-season planning, final preparations for the season, and issues and problems related to coaching and recruiting athletes.

PE 419. SCUBA Instructor. 3 Credits.

Lecture 2 hours; laboratory 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: NAUI assistant instructor or equivalent; one year and 24 hours of open water time after basic SCUBA course certification, and permission of the instructor. NAUI instructor certification issued. Practice teaching of beginning SCUBA class required. Students must furnish their own equipment and air.

PE 456. Sports Psychology. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Study of the psychological bases of coaching strategies and methodologies. Emphasis is placed on applying knowledge in field settings.

PE 497/597. Topics in Health and Physical Education. 1-3 Credits.

1-3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing and approval of program advisor. This course provides an opportunity for in-depth study of selected topics in health and physical education.

SPORT MANAGEMENT Courses

SMGT 214. Introduction to Sport Management. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better in MATH 102M or MATH 162M. Course will introduce students to the sports industry, the wide range of career opportunities involving sport, and the economical impact of sports in America.

SMGT 235. Sport Management Recitation. 0 Credits.

1 credit. Corequisites: SMGT 214 and HIST 104H. Dedicated Monarch Advantage Program (MAP) section for sport management majors - freshmen only.

SMGT 305. Sport Administrative Theory. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: SMGT 214 with a grade of at least C-. Principles of organization and administration as they apply to managing sport organizations. Issues related to working with and through individuals to achieve organizational goals and objectives are discussed.

SMGT 312. Sport Sales. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor. This course will teach students to learn and navigate the sport sales process. The financial strength of a sport entity is determined by its sales ability, and through lecture, guest speakers, and applied 'real world' exercises, students will have the opportunity to obtain knowledge, skills, and experiences in sport sales that are essential for entry level positions.

SMGT 315. Sport Media and Public Relations. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: SMGT 214 with a grade of at least C- and ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or ENGL 231C. An introduction to sport media and public relations. Special emphasis will be placed on the communications process in sport and the various mediums that can be used to convey messages. The internal and external publics involved in sport public relations will be examined along with the steps involved in the process.

SMGT 331. Fiscal Planning and Management in Sport and Recreation. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: SMGT 214 with a grade of C- or higher, ACCT 201, and MATH 102M or higher. This course is designed to examine the principles and practices of financial management in diverse recreation and sport service settings. Course will explore the basic concepts of financial planning and analysis to effectively manage a successful operation.

SMGT 366. Internship Seminar. 1 Credit.

Lecture and discussion 1 hour; 1 credit. Prerequisite: all emphasis core courses and junior standing. Agency field placement is required of all students in Sport Management. Seminar will include resume and cover letter writing skills, internship requirements, agency placement referrals, and interviewing techniques. (cross-listed with PRTS 366) (qualifies as a CAP experience).

SMGT 368. Internship. 12 Credits.

Hours to be arranged: 12 credits. Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better in SMGT 214; senior standing, permission of the instructor, and completion of all required courses in appropriate emphasis areas. Final field placement required for all students with an emphasis in sport management. Students will be placed in an agency to gain experience in methodologies, administration techniques, and programs specific to their area of emphasis. Minimum of 400 clock hours. (qualifies as a CAP experience).

SMGT 369. Practicum in Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics. 2-6 Credits.

2-6 credits. Prerequisites: permission of the instructor, junior standing and a grade of C- or better in SMGT 214. Selected off-campus experiences in physical education, leisure activities, and athletics that will enable students to become more actively involved with field-based professionals engaged in skills within their respective discipline. (cross-listed with PE 369) (qualifies as a CAP experience).

SMGT 414. Sport Marketing. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: SMGT 214 with a grade of C- or better.. Course will examine competitive market strategies as they apply to the sport industry. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between sport products and sport markets, the communication mix, market research, and the role of strategic planning for business sponsorship.

SMGT 415. Principles of Coaching Management. 3 Credits.

SMGT 421. Legal Aspects in Recreation and Sport Management. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite:SMGT 214 with a grade of C- or better. This course presents an overview of the increasing effect the law is having on amateur athletics, professional sports and recreation programs.

SMGT 425. Facility Management and Design. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: PRTS 211 or permission of the instructor. An examination of the principles and practices of facility management in recreation. Focus is geared toward the planning and design of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities as well as how to review and develop effective maintenance and risk management programs. (cross-listed withPRTS 425).

SMGT 432. Sport Facility and Event Management. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor. This course provides an examination of the principles and practices of sport facility and event maagement. Special emphasis will be placed on management functions related to facility planning and supervision, financing, site design, public relations, security, operations, maintenance, programming, box office operations and concessions. This course is designed to introduce students to principles and practices of planning, budgeting, operating, scheduling, managing, and evaluating events in the sport industry. Students will acquire an in-depth knowledge about the specialized field of event management and become familiar with management techniques and strategies required for successful promotion, implementation and evaluation of special events within a sport context.

SMGT 450W. Ethics and Morality in Sport. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: SMGT 214 with a grade of C- or better, and a grade of C or better in ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or ENGL 231C. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of ethics and morals and how each applies to sport management settings. The course will include the study of theoretical models of moral development. In addition, teleological and deontological theories of ethics will be examined with special application made to the sports environment. Models of ethical analysis, codes of ethics in sport organizations and the development of a personal and administrative philosophy will be emphasized. The case study approach will be used to examine ethical issues. (This is a writing intensive course.).

SMGT 452. Sport Facility Management. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in SMGT 214 and Senior standing. An examination of the principles and practices of sport facility management. Special emphasis will be placed on management functions related to facility supervision, financing, marketing, public relations, risk management, security, operations, maintenance, programming, scheduling, event planning, box office operations and concessions.

SMGT 453. Event Management and Sport Sponsorship. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: senior standing and a grade of C- or better in SMGT 214. This course is designed to provide a detailed examination of the relationship between sport and corporate sponsorship. Topics will include sport sponsorship background and history, reasons for sponsorship, benefits of sponsorship, types of sport sponsorship, strategic communication through sponsorship, sponsorship valuation, and evaluation of sponsorship packages. Special emphasis will be placed on the relationship between sport sponsorship development, event planning and fund-raising strategies.

SMGT 455. Sport in Contemporary Society. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: senior standing and a grade of C- or better in SMGT 214. Discusses the phenomenon of sport as it represents one of the most pervasive social institutions today. The major theme of this course is to demonstrate how sport reflects and enforces the beliefs, values, and ideologies of society. Emphasis is placed on changing attitudes and current trends in the world of sport. The course will be taught from sociological and philosophical perspectives.

SMGT 456/556. Sport Psychology. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: senior standing and a grade of C- or better in SMGT 214. Study of the psychological bases of coaching strategies and methodologies. Emphasis is placed on applying knowledge in field settings. (cross-listed with EXSC 456/556).

SMGT 495. Topics in Sport Management. 3 Credits.

Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits. Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor. This course provides an opportunity for in-depth study of selected topics in sport management.

SMGT 497/597. Independent Study in Sport Management. 1-3 Credits.

3 credits. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Individualized instruction to include research, specialized studies, or other scholarly writing.

Human Movement Sciences

Bachelor of Science—Physical Education Major

Program Requirements

Sport Management Emphasis

Lower Division General Education

Sport Management Core Requirements

Upper Division General Education

Exercise Science Emphasis

Lower Division General Education

Exercise Science Requirements

Upper Division General Education

Health and Physical Education PK-12 Teaching Licensure Emphasis

Admission

Virginia Board of Education Prescribed Entry Assessments:

Required grade point averages (GPA):

Continuance

Virginia Board of Education Prescribed Licensure Assessments:

Graduation

Lower Division General Education

Health and Physical Education Requirements

Upper Division General Education

Driver Education Endorsement Area*

Bachelor of Science–Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies Major

Admission

Continuance

Exit

Lower Division General Education

Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies Core Requirements

Pick one of the following three emphasis areas:

Park and Recreation Management

Tourism Management

Therapeutic Recreation

Electives

Upper Division General Education

Minors

Coaching Education

Exercise Science

Health Education—Nonteaching Track

Park, Recreation and Tourism Management

Sport Management

Therapeutic Recreation

Interdisciplinary Minor - Health and Wellness

Advanced Placement

EXERCISE SCIENCE Courses

HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION Courses

HEALTH EDUCATION Courses

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION Courses

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