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improving cardiovascular fitness and overall health, as well as
promoting lifetime fitness. Fall, Spring
FSSC 2118 Advanced Jogging (1-0-3) (Activity)
This
course is designed to expose students to the next levels of
jogging. Students will learn additional training methods,
proper nutrition for intense workouts as well as the mental
aspects of distance performance. Spring
FSSC 2119 Pilates (1-0-3) (Activity)
An introduction to the
principles and performance of Pilates exercise to improve
core strength and flexibility.
Fall, Spring
FSSC 2120 Yoga Fitness (1-0-3) (Activity)
Yoga is the
ancient practice of bringing body, breath, and mind into
balance. Class format is a unique fusion of traditional exercise
with the ancient beauty and artistry of yoga postures. All
fitness levels and ages can reap the benefits of flexibility and
strength training. May include use of resistance apparatus
and/or incorporate Hatha Yoga principles. Benefits include
flexibility and strength training and increased mental focus.
Fall, Spring
FSSC 2300 Outdoor Education Activities (Camp) (3-0-3)
(Activity)
Course is designed to provide students with a wide
variety of outdoor activity experiences. This Includes archery,
canoeing, kayaking, rappelling, orienteering, outdoor
recreation games, riflery, and sailing. It provides additional
experiences in team building, leadership training and
adventure dynamics. Students enrolling for this course should
be classified as a sophomore or have department head
approval. A room and board fee will be assessed. Course can
be counted for three credits of activity credit toward
foundational curriculum fitness and sport sciences
requirements.
May Term only
FSSC 2301 Foundations of Fitness & Sport Sciences (3-
3-0) [#]
Concentrated study of philosophies, principles,
objectives, and historical background of modern-day fitness
and sport sciences programs.
Fall, Spring
FSSC 2302 Basic Athletic Injury Care (3-3-0)
Basic
principles, practices, and techniques in the prevention,
evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
Fall, Spring
FSSC 2303 Sport First Aid and CPR (3-3-0) [#]
Basic
principles, practices and techniques in the assessment and
immediate treatment of injuries and sudden illnesses,
emphasizing those related to physical activity. The course will
include the opportunity to earn First Aid and CPR/AED
certifications. CPR skills tested outside of class time may be
required.
Fall, Spring
FSSC 2313 Sport Marketing and Communication (3-1-X
)
An introductory course to develop a comprehensive
understanding of fundamental marketing concepts and
theories as they relate to the sports, fitness and recreation
industries. Students will investigate the components of
branding, sponsorship and endorsements, as well as
promotion plans needed for events. Multiple media formats
will be discussed. Students will be able to define various roles
in sport media as well as market, produce, and disseminate
sport information. (Does not count for MKTG 3374 – Sports
Marketing within the Marketing degree)
Spring
FSSC 3099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
A special interest
course focusing upon selected topics not otherwise treated at
this level of study. May be repeated for credit when topic
varies.
FSSC 3300 Physical Activities for Children (3-3-X)
A
course designed to develop Physical Education skills for
children and to give practical experiences with the concepts
of games and activities as they apply to the growth of each
child.
Fall only
FSSC 3302 Essential Elements of Nutrition (3-3-0)
Basic
facts and principles of human nutrition are presented. Study
includes the physiological and psychological factors of food
intake and utilization with emphasis on nutrition education for
dietary improvements of groups and individuals. Nutritional
aspects in regard to weight control, cholesterol, triglycerides,
and hypertension will also be discussed. Nutrition as it relates
to performance and the use of supplements will be presented.
An awareness of eating disorders will also be presented.
Fall,
Spring
FSSC 3303 Teaching Swimming and Water Safety (3-1-2)
Instruction and practice in teaching swimming and diving
leading toward Red Cross Certification in Water Safety
Instruction (WSI).
Prerequisite: FSSC 1106 or consent of
instructor.
FSSC 3305 History of Sport (3-3-0)
The study of sport and
its influence on the culture of Africa, Asia, Europe, North and
South America
.
The course will emphasize the role of sport in
the United States; however, the course will be structured
within a global framework from the informal games of the
colonial period to the highly organized often commercial
contests of the present. Students study social impact of
industrialization and urbanization on the development of
national traditions and explore issues of race, ethnicity, and
gender in relation to social, political, cultural, and economic
interests.
Spring
FSSC 3306 Applied Motor Control/Learning and Adaptive
Movement (3-3-X) -
This course is designed to provide
theoretical and applicable knowledge of motor control and
learning in both typical and atypical populations. This course
will address practical issues such as instruction,
movement/sport skill acquisition, assessment and program
development for the education, government and private
sector professional working with typical and atypical
populations. Off-campus experiences outside of class times
are required
.
Fall, Spring
FSSC 3307 Legal and Ethical Topics in Fitness and Sport
Science (3-3-0
) An overview study of the governing agencies
related to administration and control of sport and recreational
management/services. Offers an analysis of major
fundamental legal aspects, risk management, and ethical
issues related to and confronting the sports, health/fitness,
recreation professions, industries, and leadership.
Spring
FSSC 3313 Kinesiology (3-3-0)
Study of human movement
involving analysis of joint and muscular mechanism, and
mechanical concepts as it relates to physical education, sport,
exercise science, and sports medicine. Emphasis will be
given to analyzing and improving human movement for
optimal health and performance.
Prerequisite BIOL 2402 or
BIOL 2410 Fall, Spring
FSSC 3314 Physiology of Exercise (3-3-0)
Study of bodily
functions as they relate to exercise. Emphasis will be given to
neuromuscular, metabolic, cardiovascular/respiratory aspects
relating to therapeutic activities, rehabilitation programs and
training methods of obtaining optimal levels of health and
performance.
Prerequisite BIOL 2402 or BIOL 2410 Fall,
Spring
FSSC 3316 Sport and Exercise Psychology (3-3-0)
This
course teaches students about the mental and emotional
factors influencing performance in sport and exercise settings.
Theories, variables and techniques that influence the
effectiveness of coaching/training individuals are examined.
Student will participate in activities that demonstrate
psychological skills training (PST) and explore methods of
implementing these skills in practical sport and exercise
settings.
Spring
FSSC 3320 Coaching Individual Sports (3-3-0)
An in-depth
study of coaching athletes in individual sports such as
track/cross country, tennis, swimming, cycling, strength &
conditioning and power lifting. Principles may be applied to
personal training of individual clients. Guest speakers will
provide insight and experiences directly from the field.
Designing training programs, planning practices, scheduling
competitions and mentally preparing individual athletes for
competition will be addressed. Projects and discussions will
introduce issues regarding athlete development and enable
students to establish a coaching philosophy.
Spring
FSSC 3321 Coaching Team Sports (3-3-0)
An in-depth
study of coaching athletes in team sports such as football,
basketball, soccer, softball, and baseball. Guest speakers will
provide insight and experience from the field. Practical issues
such as conducting a team practice, developing team