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Undergraduate Catalog 2016 - 2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Philosophy
  

  • PHL 442 - Policy Issues in Bioethics

    [3 credit(s)]
    Policy issues in bioethics reviews the role of governments in developing and implementing health-care policies. Readings and discussion will cover such topics as surrogacy, transplantation, problems of financing, the allocation of resources, and experimentation. This course is typically offered online

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • PHL 443 - Bioethics and the Law

    [3 credit(s)]
    Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Students will learn rudimentary legal research skills, the structure of the American legal system, and constitutional foundations of health-care law as applied to some classical and contemporary legal issues which may include death and dying, transplantation, genetic and reproductive law, human subjects research, and employee testing for drug use. This course is typically offered online.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • PHL 446 - Ethics of Human Reproduction

    [3 credit(s)]
    This course explores some of the issues surrounding human reproduction including abortion, contraception, the medicalization of birth, the autonomy of pregnant women, and a variety of issues surrounding assisted reproductive technologies. An overview of the main controversies related to these topics, as well as more in-depth analysis of specific controversies, is provided. Students develop skills to analyze these ethical issues and effectively articulate their own position. No prerequisites. This course is typically offered online.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • PHL 450 - Philosophy of Mind

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. An investigation into classical and contemporary accounts of the concepts of person and action. Issues such as the mind-body problem and the problem of other minds will be discussed.

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • PHL 451 - Social and Political Philosophy

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and one course in philosophy or permission of the instructor. The logic of social and political institutions. A philosophical examination of the nature of justice, equality, liberty, rights and political obligation. Philosophers studied may include historical figures such as Plato, Hobbes, Locke, Hurne, Kant, Marx and Mill as well as contemporary theorists such as Rawls, Dworkin Okin and Young.

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • PHL 471 - Theory of Knowledge

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. An examination of theories concerning the nature and extent of knowledge.

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • PHL 481 - Metaphysics

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. An examination of the problems concerning the nature of reality.


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  • PHL 491 - Senior Seminar in Philosophy

    [3 credit(s)]
    Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Open only to students who have taken 20 or more hours of philosophy in previous semesters including at least two courses higher than 260, or by permission of instructor. Topic will vary. Course focuses on building analytical, research and writing skills in philosophy. Required for Philosophy majors. This course is repeatable for a total of six credit hours. Satisfies the capstone requirement for Philosophy.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum, Capstone


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  • PHL 496H - Research in Philosophy (Honors)

    [1-3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Application for permission to register for PHL 496H must be submitted to department chairperson or representative during the semester prior to enrollment in the course. Course is closed to freshman and non degree students. Extensive research on a philosophical problem to assist the student in attaining proficiency in independent research. May be used to work on written project required for honors majors. May be repeated for credit.


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  • PHL 496 - Research in Philosophy

    [4 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Application for permission to register for PHL 496 must be submitted to department chairperson or representative during the semester prior to the enrollment in the course. Course is closed to freshmen and non degree student. Exhaustive research on a philosophic problem to assist the student in attaining proficiency in independent research. May be repeated for credit.


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Physical Education
  

  • PE 130 - Introduction to Basic Physical Conditioning

    [1 credit(s)]
    Requires Instructor Approval to register. Introduction to the basics of physical conditioning and its benefits. Modeled on the U.S. Army method of increasingly challenging exercises to build aerobic skills and endurance leading to enhanced physical fitness. Principal aspects of stretching, conditioning, and recovery. Also,cardiovascular and respiratory fitness, weight control, and stress control.


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Physical Education-Profes
  

  • PED 205 - Introduction To Sports Management & Exercise Science

    [3 credit(s)]
    Provides an overview of the sport management and exercise science disciplines and related organizations. Acquaints students with job and networking opportunities in the profession

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • PED 210 - Archery & Golf

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge of rules, skill techniques, and strategies of the game. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • PED 211 - Badminton & Tennis

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge of rules, skill techniques, and strategies of the game. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • PED 212 - Bowling,Table Tennis,Orienteering,Boccie Ball, & Croquet

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge of rules, skill techniques, and strategies of the game. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • PED 213 - Aerobics/Track & Field

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge of rules, skill techniques, and strategies of the game. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • PED 215 - Lacrosse, Field Hockey, & Touch Football

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge or rules, skill techniques, and strategies of each game or sport. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • PED 216 - Pickleball,Racquetball,Team Handball,Broomball, & Floor Hockey

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge or rules, skill techniques, and strategies of each game or sport. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • PED 217 - Softball & Basketball

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge or rules, skill techniques, and strategies of each game or sport. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • PED 218 - Volleyball & Soccer

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Fundamental skill in each sport covered is required. Persons lacking such skills may attain this skill level by taking the PES equivalent, if available, to develop basic skill proficiency. Development of intermediate skills and knowledge or rules, skill techniques, and strategies of each game or sport. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • PED 221 - In-Line Skating & Cycling

    [1 credit(s)]
    Courses in this block of study are designed to expose the student to the various adventure education-type sport activities. Emphasis will be on the development of sport-specific basic skills and knowledge related to each of the sport activities.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • PED 222 - Rock Climbing & Backpacking

    [1 credit(s)]
    Courses in this block of study are designed to expose the student to the various adventure education-type sport activities. Emphasis will be on the development of sport-specific basic skills and knowledge related to each of the sport activities.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • PED 225 - Movement, Tumbling & Apparatus

    [2 credit(s)]
    The student will have the opportunity to develop the fundamental skills necessary for tumbling activities, pyramid building, couple stunts, and select pieces of apparatus work. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity. Attention will be paid to safety, skill analysis, class management, and assessment.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • PED 226 - Swimming

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Red Cross Level 4, Learn to Swim Proficiency. Analysis of aquatic skills, methods and strategies of instruction, progressions, classroom management in aquatic settings, and evaluation.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • PED 227 - Aerobic Instructor Training

    [1 credit(s)]
    Development of skills and knowledge necessary to create and instruct safe and effective aerobic dance classes.


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  • PED 232 - Soccer, Team Handball, and Ultimate Frisbee

    [1 credit(s)]
    Development of beginning/intermediate rules and concepts Soccer, Team Handball and Ultimate Frisbee. Emphasis will be on the development of individual skills & game strategies, methods and materials necessary to teach the games of Soccer, Team Handball, and Ultimate Frisbee. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity.


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  • PED 233 - Badminton, Tennis & Table Tennis

    [1 credit(s)]
    Student will develop intermediate skills and knowledge of rules, skill techniques and strategies in Badminton, Tennis and Table Tennis. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles, and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity.


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  • PED 234 - Volleyball, Pickleball, & Handball

    [1 credit(s)]
    This course will introduce the student to beginning/intermediate skills, rules and concepts of Volleyball, Pickleball, and Team Handball. Emphasis will be on the development of individual skills & game strategies, methods and materials necessary to teach each game. The student will be exposed to a variety of teaching strategies, styles and learning environments. The course includes a lab teaching opportunity


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  • PED 236 - Intro to Personal Conditioning and Fitness

    [1 credit(s)]
    Designed for the introduction, evaluation and development of personal physical fitness. This is a preparatory course for PED 324. Hands-on fitness evaluation and exercise prescription for general health and fitness are discussed.


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  • PED 240 - Adventure Sports

    [2 credit(s)]
    This course is open to all CSU students but specifically designed for the K-12 physical educator or activity specialist in recreation or corporate fitness. The Course consists of a series of activities including: hiking and backpacking, camping, mountain biking, and kayaking. The entire class will be taught outdoors and on a variety of outdoor locations. Participants should expect to meet on location at 8:00 am on each of the designed Saturday mornings. Course is intended to introduce participants to basic skills and practices in backpacking, mountain biking and kayaking. Overnight camping skills will be learned and practiced each weekend. No experience is necessary.


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  • PED 285 - Adapted Aquatics

    [2 credit(s)]
    Instruction leading to Red Cross adapted aquatics certification. Emphasis on instructing adapted physical education through the medium of water; methods of organizing, administering, and implementing a program for the handicapped.


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  • PED 315 - Group Exercise Instruction

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: 2.5 cumulative GPA. Course focuses on instructional methods for safe and effective group exercise programs using a variety of formats. Field experiences (14 hours) in critiquing and teaching group exercise classes is required. This course is designed to prepare students for the Group Exercise Instructor certification through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • PED 316 - Health And Physical Education For Classroom Teachers

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: HED 210 or equivalent. Introduction to creative and innovative methods needed to implement and integrate school health and physical education by classroom teachers. Topics are community resources, content, curricula, technology, and teaching strategies. Includes an outside service learning experience.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • PED 322 - Kinesiology

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: BIO 266, BIO 267. Study of the scientific basis of human movement and the implements used in activity. The biomechanics of physical activity is reviewed and movement is analyzed. The musculoskeletal system is studied and application is made to posture, locomotion, and selected physical-activity skills. The application of biomechanics and anatomy is emphasized during instructional activities and laboratories.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • PED 324 - Physical Fitness

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: BIO 268, BIO 269; must have at least sophomore standing, and a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher, to be eligible for this course; PED 325 must be taken concurrently. Designed for the evaluation and development of personal physical fitness. Hands-on fitness evaluation and exercise prescription for the healthy and cardiac patient are discussed with emphasis on risk factor reduction. This course must be taken with PED 325 and is designed for physical-education majors only.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • PED 325 - Physiology Of Exercise

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: BIO 268, BIO 269. Study of the physiological function during physical activity and the effects of exercise-training programs. The functional basis for physical activity and fitness, including metabolic energy sources, cardiorespiratory function, muscle contraction, temperature regulation, and gender comparisons are studied. Laboratory activities focus on the application and measurement of physiological function during exercise. This course must be taken with PED 324 and is designed for physical education majors only.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • PED 328 - Legal & Administrative Aspects of Physical Education

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA or higher; course is not open to Project 60. Provides an overview of legal/administrative aspects of physical education and sport including negligence, intentional torts, contracts, Americans with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and appropriate components of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Administration will include not-for-profit business organizations and the role of the school/facility in finance and planning.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • PED 330 - Motor Learning & Development

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Must have at least sophomore standing, and a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher, to be eligible for this course. Introductory course in motor learning and motor development; emphasis on utilizing basic knowledge of the developmental and learning processes for more effective understanding as to why and how children and adults learn and perform motor skills.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • PED 430 - Psychosocial Aspects Of Physical Activity

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing, and a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher, to be eligible for this course.This course provides an overview of the field of sport and exercise psychology and sport sociology. The content focuses on the psychological variables (e.g., personality, motivation, achievement, anxiety), sociological variables (e.g., environmental influences, group processes) and educational strategies for enhancing health and well-being through sport and exercise. Also, societal influences on sport (e.g., race, gender, economics) will be explored. Writing.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • PED 439 - Therapeutic Recreation and Disability Sport

    [3 credit(s)]
    Examination of leisure/recreation services available for individuals with disabilities; study of impact of federal legislation on the provision for and accessibility of diverse recreational opportunities including high risk, adventure activities; and analysis of elite sport opportunities for individuals with disabilities including the study of national governing bodies that are responsible for the competition with emphasis on the International Paralympic Movement.


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  • PED 456 - Individualized Physical Education For Children With Special Needs

    [3 credit(s)]
    Study of evaluative procedures used to identify the unique needs of students with disabilities in physical education; development of annual goals and benchmarks for helping students acquire motor skills; enables special educators to establish themselves as resource persons. Includes a clinical experience.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • PED 461 - Sport Governance

    [3 credit(s)]
    Governance structures used in amateur and professional sports will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on the International Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic Committee, and the National Governing Bodies; the National Collegiate Athletic Association; high school leagues; professional team sports leagues; and individual sport organizations.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • PED 466 - Sport/Fitness Facilities Management

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, 2.5 GPA or higher; course is not open to Project 60. This course provides an overview of sports and fitness facility planning and management. Planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, security, scheduling, evaluation and risk management of facilities are presented in detail.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • PED 467 - Sports Marketing

    [3 credit(s)]
    Identification of the sport product and an overview of marketing applied to the sport industry, including consumer behavior, role of research in marketing, and marketing management, segmentation, pricing, promotion, place, and public relations.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • PED 469 - Sport Fundraising

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA or higher; course is not open to Project 60. The course provides an overview of resource development for nonprofit organizations in sport and sport-related organizations. It is designed to provide the student with both theoretical and practical applications of fundraising in the sports industry. The focus of the course is towards the importance of fundraisng for the sport professional and the sports programs in educational, commercial and professional settings.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • PED 470 - Exercise Testing and Prescription

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: 2.5 cumulative GPA, PED 324 and 325. Study of the principles of physical fitness and conditioning programs. Focuses on methods to enhance physical fitness and/or sport performance for a variety of individuals including athletes and clinical populations. Practical experience in assessing physical fitness is obtained.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • PED 472 - Physiology Of Aging

    [3 credit(s)]
    Course is designed to develop an understanding of the physiological, social, and emotional changes which accompany the aging process. Emphasis will be placed on evaluation of physical, sensory, motor, and cognitive changes which accompany aging. Special attention will be paid to developing programs for the elderly in exercise, prevention of falling, improvements in strength, and sense of well-being.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • PED 477 - Prevention and Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Diseases

    [3 credit(s)]
    Overview of the methods by which coronary artery disease may be prevented and rehabilitated. Topics include disease process, diagnostic techniques, risk factor modification, electrocardiographic interpretation, exercise testing, and prescription. Program planning and design are addressed with emphasis on policy and procedure.

    Semesters Offered: Spring - even years


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  • PED 480 - Internship And Senior Seminar

    [8 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Senior status and permission of department chair. Specialized field experience in an appropriate setting that provides extensive exposure for the sports manager or exercise/fitness specialist. Includes the development of a professional portfolio and required seminars. This course may be repeated for a total of 16 credit hours.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Capstone


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  • PED 481 - Internship and Senior Seminar

    [12 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Senior status and permission of department chair. Specialized field experience in an appropriate setting that provides extensive exposure for the sports manager or exercise/fitness specialist. Includes the development of a professional portfolio and required seminars.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • PED 483 - Student Teaching Multiage Physical Education

    [10 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: PED 445 is a corequisite. Must be a declared major or be enrolled as a post-baccalaureate student; must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50, a 2.75 in all professional education courses, and have completed all prerequisite work.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Capstone


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  • PED 491 - Coaching Essentials

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA or higher; course is not open to Project 60. This course is a comprehensive introduction to the coaching profession. Emphasis is placed on sport at the high school and serious club levels. Consideration is also given to coaching at other levels, such as youth, recreational and intercollegiate sport programs. The primary goal of the course is to develop and enhance students’ knowledge and understanding of concepts and techniques of their coaching and their application to achieving important objectives in working with athletes

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • PED 492 - Athletic Administration

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Must have a minimum 2.5 gpa, no Project 60. An overview of the administration of athletic programs, professional sports programs, exercise and leisure related professions. This course will explore a range of duties including: personnel administration, office management, public relations, liability and safety, facility responsibilities, budget and finance, purchasing& care of equipment, evaluation, scheduling, staff dynamics, gender equity and marketing/promotion of programs

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • PED 493 - Special Topics In Sport Education

    [3 credit(s)]
    Study of current topics of interest in the discipline of sport and sport education. Specific topics and hours will be based on analysis of need at the time each course is scheduled and may include such topics as motivating students in physical education, applying sport psychology strategies to enhance performance, the emerging role of women in sport, and improving exercise adherence. This course may be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours.


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  • PED 495 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: 2.5 cumulative GPA. This course provides general concepts and information about strength and conditioning programming and is targeted towards those looking to apply this knowledge in the realm of coaching. Both basic fundamentals of strength and conditioning as well as advanced training techniques will be covered. A strong foundation in exercise or sport physiology and training is recommended prior to taking this course.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • PED 496 - Individual Projects In Physical Education

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. Independent project in a selected area of physical education. Project must be approved by and arrangements made with permission of project supervisor and department chair. May be repeated for a maximum of four hours.


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  • PED 497 - Individual Projects in Physical Education

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Permission of department chair. Independent project in a selected area of physical education. Project must be approved by and arrangements made with permission or project supervisor and department chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours.


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Physical Education-Servic
  

  • PES 101 - Physical Fitness

    [1 credit(s)]
    Focuses on principles of physical fitness, risk factors for cardiovascular disease and how to avoid/overcome them through weight control, exercise, and nutrition. Students work to improve personal fitness levels and develop individualized fitness programs for future participation.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • PES 102 - Physical Fitness Orientation

    [2 credit(s)]
    Introduction to personal fitness programs with emphasis on measurement, evaluation, and the development of physical fitness and positive long-term fitness attitudes.


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  • PES 106 - Walking For Aerobic Fitness

    [1 credit(s)]
    Designed to progressively develop cardiorespiratory endurance by walking. Individuals who are at below-normal physical fitness levels will benefit most. Regular walking outside of class will be required.


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  • PES 107 - Cross-Training

    [1 credit(s)]
    A program of fitness activities that stresses cardiovascular aspects of training. Emphasis on the use of several sports for the purpose of training for one specific sport. Whole-body fitness will include strength, flexibility, and anaerobic power.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • PES 109 - Distance Running

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Ability to run continuously for 30 minutes. Intended for person who has progressed through the beginning stages of jogging and running. Knowledge and abilities are expanded with respect to the physiological and psychological changes that occur for the distance runner.


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  • PES 110 - Basketball

    [1 credit(s)]
    Introduction to basic rules of basketball and fundamentals of team play; emphasis is placed on individual skill development.


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  • PES 113 - Personal Training Instructor

    [1 credit(s)]
    Three certifications are earned in this intensive fitness class: CPR, principles of YMCA health and fitness, and YMCA personal training instructor. Learn how to properly use cardiovascular and strength (free weights and selectorized) equipment, set up workouts for others, effective goal setting, and communication strategies. Includes muscle anatomy and physiology, practical sessions with various equipment, and case studies. Textbooks and manual are required at additional cost.


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  • PES 114 - Relaxation Training

    [1 credit(s)]
    Designed to assist students in understanding the impact of stress on their lives, recognizing early warning signs of stress, and developing strategies to reduce levels of stress and tension. Course focuses on the variety of techniques used to achieve a state of attentive relaxation.


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  • PES 117 - Rock Climbing

    [1 credit(s)]
    Experience “free climbing” and “bouldering” in an indoor rock environment; basic climbing and movement techniques; belay techniques and basic climbing-specific knot tying; become belay certified; additional fee required; conducted at CSU rock wall facility and off-campus at Cleveland Rock Gym.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • PES 120 - Beginners Swimming

    [1 credit(s)]
    For both the nonswimmer and low-skilled swimmer; includes Red Cross beginner and advanced beginner training.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • PES 121 - Intermediate Swimming

    [1 credit(s)]
    For the individual with middle-range swimming skills; based on the Red Cross learn-to-swim format.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • PES 122 - Swimmers

    [1 credit(s)]
    For the individual who has mastered the middle-range swimming skills and who wishes to develop greater swimming competency; based on the Red Cross learn-to-swim format.


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  • PES 136 - Canoeing & Small Crafts

    [1 credit(s)]
    Designed for gaining knowledge of small craft safety and acquiring practical experience in the proper handling of small crafts; emphasis placed on canoeing. Previous minimum background through Red Cross Intermediate Swimming recommended.


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  • PES 158 - Aerobic Jazz I

    [1 credit(s)]
    Includes basic jazz exercises and a variety of easy and fun-filled dance routines. Dances are combined into an aerobic framework (continuous rhythmic movement), warm-ups, high-level activity, and cool-down periods. This course is repeatable.


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  • PES 160 - Water Aerobics

    [1 credit(s)]
    A non-swimming aerobic and dance exercise class for adults of all age groups and activity levels. Taught in the shallow water, this course uses choreographed movements to provide toning, conditioning, and aerobic benefits along with aesthetic experiences and body awareness. The activity uses the water to cushion joints, neutralize gravity, and add buoyancy. This course is repeatable.


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  • PES 162 - Yoga I

    [1 credit(s)]
    Comprehensive instruction in the three basic aspects of classical Yoga: exercise, correct breathing, and relaxation/meditation. Yoga theory, scheduling, stress management, and nutrition discussed in relation to individual goals. American Yoga Association instructors. This course is repeatable three times.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • PES 163 - Yoga II

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: PES 162. Emphasizes the exercise portion of the curriculum and increasing the number and the difficulty of exercises while working within individual limitations; several new breathing techniques also taught. American Yoga Association instructors. This course is repeatable.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • PES 174 - T’Ai Chi Ch’Uan I

    [1 credit(s)]
    Ancient nonaggressive Chinese martial art which also serves as a form of moving meditation and exercise. There is a short-form course consisting of 33 movements which can be learned and understood in a semester session.


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  • PES 176 - Golf

    [1 credit(s)]
    Introduction to fundamental golf skills, rules, etiquette, equipment, and playing opportunities. Analysis of swing by instant video replay is used.


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  • PES 180 - Badminton

    [1 credit(s)]
    Course designed for various levels of badminton skill with individual and group instruction in basic skills and strategies for singles and doubles play.


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  • PES 182 - Beginning Tennis

    [1 credit(s)]
    Introduction to the basic rules of tennis and fundamentals of singles and doubles play; emphasis on individual skill development.


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  • PES 199 - Special Programs

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Designed for the student who may wish, because of special interest, to receive hour for participation in recreational or sports activities not included in the courses listed above. Students wishing to receive hour for this must report to the Physical Education office to make arrangements for approval and verification of the activity. May be repeated for up to five hours.


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  • PES 240 - Modern Dance III

    [2 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: PES 141 or permission of instructor. Further study of modern-dance theory and skill, with emphasis on increasing physical competence and understanding of underlying theory. May be repeated for up to 8 hours.


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  • PES 250 - Ballet III

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: PES 151 or permission of instructor. Further study of the theory and skills of classical ballet, with emphasis on increasing physical competence and understanding of underlying theory. May be repeated for up to 8 hours.


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Physics
  

  • PHY 101 - The Flying Circus of Physics: Motion and Heat

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: one unit of high-school algebra. Practical and everyday aspects of physics concepts such as kitchen physics, walking on fire, mechanics of sports, and electricity.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Natural Sciences


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  • PHY 102 - The Flying Circus of Physics: Sound and Light

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: one unit of high-school algebra. Topics include waves, optics, and modern physics, how the eye and camera work, the laser, the theory of relativity, and some basic cosmology (just what is a “black hole” anyhow?).

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Natural Sciences


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  • PHY 103 - The Flying Circus of Physics Laboratory

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite or co-requisite: PHY 101 or PHY 102 or PHY 115. Selected experiments in physics.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Natural Sciences Lab


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  • PHY 115 - Energy and Society

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: One unit of high school algebra. Introduction to the physical principles behind one of the most important issues for our society, i.e. the use, storage and transport of energy and its impact on the environment. Topics covered include both a study of non-renewable energy sources (fossil and nuclear fuels), as well as an analysis of the potential of renewable ones (solar, hydro, wind).

    General Education Category: Natural Sciences


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  • PHY 116 - Energy and Society Laboratory

    [1 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite or co-requisite: PHY 115. Selected experiments related with the physical fundamentals of energy concepts.

    General Education Category: Natural Sciences Lab


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  • PHY 201 - Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: One unit of high-school algebra. Introduction to astronomy, including stars, stellar evolution, origin of elements, galaxies, and cosmology.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Natural Sciences


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