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Undergraduate Catalog 2017 - 2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Course Numbering System

100- and 200-Level: Lower Division
300- and 400-Level: Upper Division
500-Level and Higher: Graduate

 
 

Philosophy
  

  • PHL 240 - Health Care Ethics

    [3 credit(s)]
    An introduction to major ethical theories and the principles of bioethics. This knowledge will be applied to the analysis of ethical problems that arise in clinical practice.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Arts and Humanities


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  • PHL 252 - African-American Social Philosophy

    [3 credit(s)]
    Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. An examination of major African-American philosophers, with an emphasis on their views about the nature of race and racism and about appropriate responses to racism. The course will explore the philosophical roots of these themes, with special attention to the influences from the history of philosophy, including Marxism, American pragmatism, and existentialism.

    General Education Category: African-American, Writing Across Curriculum


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  • PHL 254H - Philosophy of Gender and Race

    [3 credit(s)]
    Philosophers have approached questions about race, gender, and sex in a variety of ways including ontological questions about race and gender (ex: Are these “natural” or “essential” characteristics? Or are they social/cultural constructs? How are race and gender related to questions about identity?) and questions about social justice (ex: Theories of oppression including how various types of oppression and privilege can intertwine.) This class will focus on some combination of these questions, but may be weighted more heavily toward one than the other in any given semester. This class will also use a broad understanding of race and gender as it will likely include discussion of ethnicities, nationalities, and sexuality.

    General Education Category: U.S. Diversity


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  • PHL 255 - Non-Western Philosophy

    [3 credit(s)]
    This course introduces students to the rich philosophical traditions of the non-western world. Emphasis is on non-contemporary traditions of metaphysics, cosmology, ethics, philosophy of religion, social and political philosophy and logic.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    General Education Category: Arts and Humanities ALAAME


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  • PHL 261 - Ancient Philosophy

    [3 credit(s)]
    Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. An examination of the beginnings of Western philosophic thought from Thales through the Hellenistic period, with extensive consideration of Plato and Aristotle.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall

    General Education Category: Arts and Humanities, Writing Across Curriculum


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  • PHL 262 - Medieval Philosophy

    [3 credit(s)]
    A continued examination of Western philosophic thought with special emphasis on St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas.

    Semesters Offered: Spring - even years

    General Education Category: Arts and Humanities


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  • PHL 263 - Modern Philosophy

    [3 credit(s)]
    Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. A continuation of the examination of Western philosophic thought up to the 19th century, including Continental Rationalism (Descartes, Leibnitz, Spinoza, and Kant) and British Empiricism (Locke, Berkeley, and Hume).

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring

    General Education Category: Arts and Humanities, Writing Across Curriculum


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  • PHL 283 - Introduction to Ethics

    [3 credit(s)]
    An introduction to ethics through the study of the history of ethics. This course traces the development of fundamental themes and problems of ethics in the Western philosophical tradition through readings drawn from leading philosophers.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall

    General Education Category: Arts and Humanities


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  • PHL 305 - Topics in Philosophy

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. This course may take a variety of forms. It could be a study of one or two prominent philosophers, it could be a specific topic in philosophy, or it could be a specific area in philosophy. This course is repeatable.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring

    General Education Category: Capstone


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  • PHL 313 - Environmental Ethics

    [3 credit(s)]
    Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. Students will read excerpts from original texts of moral theorists, e.g. Aristotle in order to be able to identify, use and critique some major ethical theoretical approaches, e.g., a deontological approach. These studies will form important background knowledge to be put to use in the analysis of issues in environmental ethics. Classic and contemporary works in environmental ethics will be examined in order to enrich our knowledge of the ongoing debates and the developing agenda of the subject, noting the growing importance for social decision-making.

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • PHL 321 - Philosophy of Art

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. An examination of art and aesthetic experience, including personal, social and political significance. Issues explored may include artistic concepts pertaining to form and content, representation and expression, meaning and truth, critical interpretation and evaluation


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  • PHL 331 - Philosophy of Religion

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. An examination of the relations between various philosophical systems and historical religions; theories of faith and knowledge, including a discussion of proofs for the existence of God.


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  • PHL 332 - Symbolic Logic

    [3 credit(s)]
    A course in elementary symbolic (or mathematical) logic, including propositional (or sentential) logic, and predicate logic (or quantification theory). Required for philosophy majors.

    Semesters Offered: Every Spring


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  • PHL 341 - Philosophy of Law

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. The meaning and role of law in human life and contemporary society, with reference to social and political problems.


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  • PHL 345 - Philosophy of Science

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. An examination of the assumptions and methodology of scientific explanation and its philosophic implications.

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • PHL 353 - Philosophy of Feminism

    [3 credit(s)]
    Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp. An examination of classical and contemporary views on the nature of woman; the variety of response within the feminist movement to the situation of women in modern society; emphasis is placed on discovery of underlying philosophical presuppositions concerning human nature, human good, equality, masculinity, and femininity. Discussion of these underlying philosophical presuppositions will likely include critiques of canonical views and alternate theories developed by feminist philosophers.

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • PHL 361 - 20th Century Continental Philosophy

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. An examination of some of the key movements in recent continental thought. Typical readings may include selections from the works of Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty, Foucault, Gadamer, Levinas.


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  • PHL 362 - American Philosophy

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. An examination of the thought of American philosophers, including Peirce, James, and Dewey.


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  • PHL 363 - 19th Century Thought

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. This course is a survey of competing 19th-century world views and methodologies. Excerpts from the works of philosophers such as Mill, Hegel, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche will be examined, and the relevance of their views to 20th-century philosophy will be explored.


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  • PHL 377 - Philosophy and Language

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: One course in philosophy. An examination of the philosophical origins of traditional grammar and of transformational grammar; pertinent insights by thinkers, including Aristotle, Descartes, Locke, Hume, Wittgenstein, Chomsky, and Katz; special attention to the tenability of claims made by transformational grammarians from the viewpoint of philosophical consistency.


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  • PHL 405 - Prominent Philosophers

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. Concentrated study of the writings of outstanding philosophers (normally no more than one or two philosophers in any one offering). Usually offered every semester. May be repeated for credit with change of topic.

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • PHL 410 - Studies in the History of Philosophy

    [3 credit(s)]
    Pre-req: Gen Ed Eng/Comp, Two courses in philosophy, at least one of which must be numbered higher than 260. Study of a particular philosophical movement and its assumptions, methods, and implications. This course is repeatable.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • PHL 411 - Ethics

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisite: Gen Ed Eng/Comp and one course in Philosophy. An examination of the assumptions, methods, and content of major theories of ethics, with an emphasis on contemporary approaches.

    General Education Category: Writing Across Curriculum


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  • PHL 432 - 20th Century Philosophy: The Analytic Tradition

    [3 credit(s)]
    Prerequisites: PHL 131 plus another Philosophy course numbered higher than 260. Study of the development of analytic philosophy in the 20th century. Typical readings may include selections from the works of Frege, Moore, Russell, Wittgenstein, Ayer, Austin, Quine, Putnam, Kripke, and Davidson.


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  • PHL 440 - Moral Reasoning and Bioethics

    [3 credit(s)]
    An examination of ethical systems and forms of argumentation as they bear upon case studies in bioethics. Dominant ethical theories will be studied and critiqued, especially from the standpoint of application. Reasoning at the levels of principles, rules, and particular judgments will be distinguished; and the relevance of institutional practices, roles, and particular circumstances will be analyzed. This course is typically offered online.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • PHL 441 - Clinical Issues in Bioethics

    [3 credit(s)]
    The course will focus on moral problems which arise in the day-to-day practice of health-care professionals, administrators, and researchers within the framework of existing institutions, social policies, and laws. It will include readings on controversial moral issues in clinical ethics and apply forms and strategies of moral reasoning to selected cases. This course is typically offered online.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring


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  • 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 496 - Research in Philosophy

    [1-4 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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  • 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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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 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 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 220 - Dance for Physical Education, Sport & Exercise

    [2 credit(s)]
    Concepts of dance which apply to dance in education, fitness, wellness and fundamentals of efficient movement. Emphasis is on developing movement potential, musicality, and kinesthetic and somatic understanding as applied to dance forms. Included are dance appreciation and inter-disciplinary activities.


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  • PED 221 - Adventure Activities: 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 - Adventure Activities: 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 231 - Invasion Games: Football, Rugby, Lacrosse

    [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 232 - Invasion Games: Soccer, Team Handball, and Ultimate Frisbee

    [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.


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  • PED 233 - Wall and Net Games: Badminton/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 - Wall and Net Games: Pickleball, Racquetball, Team Handball, Broomball & Floor Hockey

    [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 235 - Target Games: Archery, Golf, Bowling

    [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 236 - Fitness: 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.

    Semesters Offered: Every Fall


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  • PED 240 - Adventure Activities: 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 & Sport

    [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 Fall


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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 - Fundraising in Sport

    [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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  • 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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