Undergraduate Course Descriptions
You will find descriptions for all courses in Sport and Exercise Sciences shown below. To determine which courses you are required to complete and which are recommended for your major, see your major’s curriculum page. All Sport and Exercise Science courses carry the prefix SES.
110 Introduction to Diving Science, Technology and Management (2)
Provides an overview of recreational, scientific, public
safety, commercial, military diving, and career opportunities
within each area.
112, 112L CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (2)
American Red Cross certification examinations: CPR
for the Professional Rescuer including AED for adult
and child, Blood Bourne Pathogens Training and
Oxygen Administration. Lecture and lab must be taken
concurrently.
150 Introduction to Outdoor Pursuits (3)
This course serves as a basic introduction to the field
of leisure and recreation. It includes current principles,
theories, and practical applications relevant to
contemporary outdoor recreation and leisure pursuits.
The course includes principles, current theories and
practical applications for the leisure service provider.
170 Introduction to Wellness (3)
An introductory course open to all students interested
in fitness and wellness and how it relates to quality
of life. Students are provided with a basic knowledge
of diet, exercise, stress management, health, and other
areas of total wellness and their impact on maintaining
healthy lifestyles. Opportunities for computer analysis
and hands-on experience will be provided. (SES 270
is designed for majors in SES.)
181 A. T. Pre-clinical Skills I (1)
Pre-clinical practicum for athletic training majors.
Introduction to basic clinical skills used in the professional
activities of the athletic trainer. Basic fieldwork
in the athletic training facility is included. SES 181 A1
01 and SES 281 A1 01 are both required as part of the
criteria for clinical program selection.
199/299 Special Topics (1-3)
Topics may vary each semester as determined by the
SES faculty, based on subjects of current interest.
Offered no more than twice for the same topic.
201 Dance and Aerobic Activities (2)
An introductory course in rhythmic activities, folk and
square dancing, and aerobic exercise activities for the
elementary and middle schools.
202 Elementary Games (Including Track and
Field) (2)
Indoor and Outdoor games and track and field activities
for the elementary and middle schools.
203 Gymnastics and Tumbling (2)
Practice of basic gymnastics and tumbling routines;
scientific principles involved in teaching gymnastics
and tumbling analyses of skills. Prerequisite:
Beginning Gymnastics.
210 Foundations of Sport and Exercise
Sciences (3)
Historical foundations of physical education, sport,
and exercise. Introduction to the fields of Exercise
Science, Physical Education, Sport Management,
Leisure and Recreation Management and Athletic
Training. Participation in a variety of sport experiences.
A focus of the class is to examine the common
elements that unite the fields of Sport and Exercise
Sciences.
211 Lifeguard Training (2)
Personal safety, self-rescue, and rescue of others in,
on and around the water. Provides minimum skills
necessary for qualification as a non-surf lifeguard.
American Red Cross certification examination:
Lifeguard Training. Prerequisite: SES 112 or 212, or
current certification in First Aid, CPR/AED prior to
course completion.
212, 212L Emergency Response and Lab (3)
Course content and practical experiences prepare the
student to make appropriate decisions about the care
needed in case of emergency. Provides opportunity to
acquire skills necessary to act as a crucial link in the
emergency medical services (EMS) system. American
Red Cross certification examinations: CPR for the
Professional Rescuer including AED for adult and
child, Blood Bourne Pathogens Training and Oxygen
Administration. Lecture and Lab must be taken concurrently.
214 Methods of Instruction in Swimming and
Water Safety (3)
Methods of teaching swimming and water safety;
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification
course.
220 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the
study of injuries as well as the conditions and illnesses
of the physically active. The student will examine the
anatomy and physiology associated with injury as
well as the etiologic factors related to injury. The student
will also be introduced to the concepts related to
the field of athletic training as a profession and will
address the view of other professionals involved with
injury in the athletic arena. The course is intended to
provide the preliminary information needed to advance
the field of athletic training and establish a foundation
of knowledge towards challenging the BOC certification
examination. Prerequisite: BIO 220/230.
220L Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Lab (1)
This laboratory course applies the cognitive and affective
components of the SES 220 lecture in the practice
and proficiency of the psychomotor skills associated
with basic injury assessment and athletic injury assessment
and athletic tapping techniques. Two hours
weekly. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in SES
220.
225, 225L Assessment of Athletic Injuries and
Lab (4)
Techniques of evaluation and emergency management
for athletic injuries and illnesses. Required for
transfer students with minimal previous collegiate
clinical Athletic Training experience. Three hours
lecture and 2 hours laboratory weekly. Laboratory to
be taken concurrently with lecture. Prerequisite: SES
220, 220L and permission of the program coordinator.
Laboratory fee required.
226 Seamanship and Lab (3)
Introduction to small boat operation for support of
diving activities. Topics include basic boat operation,
boat maintenance, boating safety, safety equipment
requirements, rules of the road, marine navigation,
marine radio operation, captain and crew responsibilities,
requirements for U.S. Coast Guard licensing, and
practical exercises.
230 Recreational Diving Theory (3)
Provides certified SCUBA divers with knowledge
of diving theory. Examines physics, physiology of
SCUBA diving, diver stress, stress management and
prevention. Prerequisites: initial acceptance into SMDI
Track, and SES 110.
240 Dive Accident Management & Rescue and
Lab (3)
Trains divers and dive leaders in procedures and techniques
for the emergency management of injuries
encountered in diving and the aquatic environment.
Examines primary, secondary, and illness assessment,
field neurological tests, first aid for pressure related
accidents with emphasis on decompression sickness
and arterial gas embolism, use of oxygen and oxygen
equipment, care of marine life injuries, accident-related
diving equipment problems, diving accident analysis,
statistical review of diving injuries and fatalities,
and the role of divers and dive leaders in accident prevention.
Includes laboratory exercises in dealing with
watermanship and self-rescue techniques, panicked
divers, missing divers, in-water artificial respiration,
pressure-related accidents, and diving accident scenarios.
Students successfully completing the course
may be eligible for certification as Advanced Rescue
Diver and DAN Oxygen Provider. Special course and
certification fees apply. Prerequisite: SES 230.
250 Sport and Recreational Management (3)
An introduction to the fields of sport and recreational
management; overview of theories of management
and administration to sports and recreation.
259/359/459 Independent Study (3)
Original research of special topics pursued independently
or in small groups. Available in Athletic
Training (AT), Exercise Science (EX), SM-Diving
Industry (DI), SM-Golf Industry (GI), Physical
Education (PE), and Sport Management (SM). Prior
approval of Department Chair and Dean required.
260 Leisure Planning & Programming (3)
Provides a basic understanding of the knowledge,
skills, and values required for successful planning &
programming of leisure services for all populations.
Presents the steps necessary to establish, market, and
manage the human and financial resources in leisure
activities. Includes observations of recreational pro-
grams, including those in aging communities, tourism,
etc.
262 Recreational Leadership (3)
This course is designed to introduce students to program
and leadership skills used in leisure and recreational
enterprises. Emphasis will be on leadership
techniques, group dynamics, communication skills,
facilitation styles, problem solving and decision making
techniques. A study of group dynamics and the
theories and processes of leadership will be explored.
270 Concepts of Fitness and Wellness (3)
This course is required for students majoring or minoring
in one of the SES programs. Students will
analyze the impact of diet, exercise, stress management,
health, and other areas of total wellness on the
quality of life. Students will examine their personal
health risk, complete a personal fitness and nutritional
assessment, as well as pursue an individual exercise
prescription program. Hands-on experiences and exposure
to the use of computer analysis in fitness assessment
are included.
275 Professional Proficiency —
Aquatic Activities (1)
Activities include: Canoeing, Lifeguard Training,
Rowing, Sailing, SCUBA Diving, Swimming, Water
Safety Instruction. Prerequisite: Coordinator’s approval.
280 Professional Proficiency —
Dance Activities (1)
Activities include: Ballroom Dance, Jazz Dance,
Modern Dance, Social, Folk and Square Dance.
Prerequisite: Coordinator’s approval.
281 A.T. Pre-Clinical Skills II (1)
Pre-clinical practicum for athletic training majors.
Introduction to basic clinical skills used in the professional
activities of the athletic trainer. Basic fieldwork
in the athletic training facility are included. SES 181
A1 01 and SES 281 A1 01 are both required as part of
the criteria for clinical program selection. Prerequisite:
prior to successful completion of or concurrent enrollment
in SES 181.
285 Professional Proficiency — Individual &
Dual Sports (1)
Activities include: Archery, Bowling, Fencing, Golf,
Gymnastics and Tumbling, Handball, Judo, Strength
Training, Wrestling. Prerequisite: Coordinator’s approval.
290 Professional Proficiency —
Racquet Sports (1)
Activities include: Badminton, Racquetball, Squash,
Tennis. Prerequisite: Coordinator’s approval.
292 Commercial Recreation (3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the
fundamentals and principles of commercial recreation,
including the delivery of goods, services, facilities,
entrepreneurship, and current trends in the field.
295 Professional Proficiency — Team & Field
Sports (1)
Activities include: Basketball, Field Hockey, Football,
Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Speedball, Track
and Field, Volleyball. Prerequisite: Coordinator’s approval.
300 Special Topics (3)
Designed to provide experiences in a contemporary
topic, problem, and/or research area. Offered
in Athletic Training (AT), Exercise Science (EX),
Sport Management-Diving Industry (MD), Sport
Management-Golf Industry (MG), Physical Education
(PE), and Sport Management (SM). Specific topics
will be offered no more than twice.
306 Research Diving (3)
Explores the application of diving in various scientific
disciplines. Topics include oceanography, underwater
archaeology, artificial reef programs, underwater surveying,
mapping, documentation, and sampling and
hydrology studies by divers in Florida. Includes field
trips to selected research sites and opportunities to
conduct underwater studies. Special course and certifi-
cation fees apply. Prerequisite: ISR 255 or equivalent.
308 Underwater Photography (3)
Provides the student with working knowledge and basic
skills in underwater photography. Topics include
camera selection, camera operation, natural light and
artificial light photography, composition, normal and
wide-angle lens use, and visual presentation, as well
as underwater video techniques. Special course and
certification fees apply. Prerequisites: PHO 203, ISR
255, or equivalent.
310 Personal Health and Disease Prevention (3)
Epidemiology of disease determinants, including
identification and intervention in disease processes.
Major emphasis on nutrition, exercise, and health.
311 Tropical Diving Environments (3)
Examines selected environments commonly associated
with recreational diving in Florida and the Tropics.
Includes intensive field trip and theory reviewing site
selection. Topics selected for individual diver projects
chosen for integration and environment. Special
course and certification fees apply. Prerequisites: ISR
255 or equivalent and instructor approval.
312 Advanced Assessment of Athletic
Injuries & Lab (4)
314 SCUBA Equipment Repair &
Maintenance (3)
An overview of SCUBA diving equipment design,
manufacturing, function, maintenance, and repair,
including disassembly, inspection, and assembly of
selected SCUBA regulators, valves, buoyancy control
devices and inflation mechanisms, cylinder inspection,
principles of hydrostatic testing, regulator performance
testing, principles of dive computer operation,
field maintenance and repair of selected diving
equipment, and operation of professional repair facilities.
Special course and certification fees may apply.
316, 316L Therapeutic Modalities and Lab (4)
A study of sports therapy physical agents used in athletic
training techniques such as cryotherapy, hydrotherapy,
electrotherapy, and mechanical therapy. 3 hours
lecture and 2 hours laboratory weekly. Laboratory to
be taken concurrently with lecture. Prerequisites: SES
220, 220L. Honors option.
318, 318L Therapeutic Exercise and Lab (4)
A study of clinical sports therapy techniques used in
the rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries.
3 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory weekly.
Prerequisites: SES 220, 220L. Honors option.
320 Kinesiology (3)
The study of anatomical and biomechanical principles
of human performance and movement science. 3
hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory weekly. Laboratory
to be taken concurrently with lecture. Prerequisite:
BIO 220/230.
320L Kinesiology Lab (1)
The study and application of anatomical and biomechanical
principles of human performance and movement
science. Laboratory to be taken concurrently
with lecture.
321 Advanced Upper Extremity Assessment of
Athletic Injuries and Lab (4)
This course is designed to introduce the athletic training
student to techniques in as\assessment and evaluating
athletic related injuries in the upper extremity, head
facial, ear, eye regions. The student will be introduced
to the processes associated with evaluating structural,
bio-mechanical, neural, and etiological factors related
to athletic injury. Prerequisites SES 220/220L (as required
by the program director)
322 Advanced Lower Extremity Assessments of
Athletic Injuries and Lab (4)
This course is designed to introduce the athletic training
student to techniques in assessment for evaluating
athletic related injuries to the lumbar spine, hip, knee,
and ankle region. The student will be introduced to
the processes associated with evaluating structural,
bio-mechanical, neural, and etiological factors related
to athletic injury. Prerequisites SES 220/220L (as required
by the program director)
325 Officiating Team and Individual Sports (2)
A study of officiating techniques, rules and procedures
in selected team and individual sports.
326 Principles of Motor Learning (3)
Introduces the student to psychomotor concepts and
how these principles are applied to the learning of
gross and fine motor skills in order to produce more effi
cient movement. Emphasis is placed on motor learning
theories, research, and the learning environment.
328 Theory of Coaching (3)
Techniques and principles related to coaching and
training athletes in various team and individual sports;
use of sound instructional strategies, athletic management,
and organizational techniques applied to coaching.
This course partially fulfills the requirements for
the Coaching endorsement. Must be taken concurrently
with one section of SES 328L.
330 Nutrition for Physical Performance (3)
The study of nutrition, diet analysis, biochemical
processes in energy metabolism, nutrition and health
problems, and nutrition as it relates to physical performance.
335 Psycho-Social Aspects of Sport (3)
An analysis of the social and psychological dimensions
of sport. Emphasis is placed on social and psychological
theories and research related to physical
activity, physical education, corporate fitness, and
athletic programs. Prerequisites: PSY 281 or college level
course work in Psychology.
340 Adapted Physical Activity, Recreation and
Sport (3)
An introductory course designed for pre-professionals
to develop competencies necessary to deliver service
in accordance with federal laws. Motor, sensory, and
cognitive disabilities will be discussed. Emphasis is
placed on individualized educational programming
and adapting regular physical activity, recreation,
and sport programs. A specialized practicum is also
included.
344 Teaching Health, Physical Education, and
Dance in the Primary/Elementary School (3)
Examines the methods, content material, and organizational
procedures for conducting primary/elementary
school health and physical education programs;
practice in teaching activities in primary/elementary
school health and physical education programs.
(Designed for classroom teachers not specializing in
Physical Education.)
346 Wilderness Expeditionary Training (3)
This course involves travel to and within selected national
parks or wilderness areas, offering an applied
approach to preparing for and leading wilderness expeditions.
The purpose of this course is to introduce
students to the fundamentals of wilderness travel with
an emphasis on preparation, safety, service and leadership.
This course is designed to meet the needs of those
interested in outdoor adventure activity programming.
350 Tests and Measurement in HPER and
Sport (3)
Introduction to measurement and evaluation techniques
used in school and non-school settings.
Includes simplified statistics, test construction, skill
evaluation, and measurement of physical fitness and
physical performance. Prerequisite: MAT 152.
351 Diving Leadership Practicum and Lab (3)
Prepares students for industry opportunities as a dive
master or dive guide and diving instructor. Includes
dive planning, dive management and control, diver
problem-solving, diver rescue (review), teaching confi-
ned water skills, teaching open water skills, tutoring
entry level diving students, role of dive masters in
confined water and open water training and non-training
activities, diver buoyancy control, dive site survey,
analysis, and mapping, and responsibilities and techniques
of dive guides. Reviews selected topics from
SES 230 and 240. Practical experience is acquired by
serving as an instructor aide in ISR 155 and/or ISR
255 (confined-water and open-water sessions) as well
as tutoring entry-level students. Additional open water
training sessions will be scheduled. Students successfully
completing this course may be eligible for certifi-
action as Dive Master. Special course and certification
fees apply. Prerequisite: SES 240, SES 311.
360, 360L Essentials of Exercise Physiology and
Lab (4)
This is an entry-level course in exercise physiology,
which is the study of how the body (subcell, cell, tissue,
organ, system) responds in function and structure
to 1) acute exercise stress, and 2) chronic physical
activity. Aspects of chemistry, biology, and physics
are integrated to explain biological events and their
sites of occurrence in the human body as they affect
exercise and training. The course includes the energy
systems, neuromuscular concepts as applied to sports,
and functions of the cardiovascular and respiratory
systems during rest, steady state and exhaustive physical
activity. This course satisfies a general education
“distribution” requirement in Science and is required
for SMDI, SMGI, PE, and SM majors. 3 hours lecture
and 2 hours lab weekly. Laboratory to be taken
concurrently with lecture. Laboratory fee required.
Prerequisite: BIO 220/230.
361, 361L Exercise Physiology and Lab (4)
Includes an in-depth survey of the neuromuscular,
metabolic cardio respiratory and hormonal responses
to acute exercise and the physiological adaptations
to chronic exercise. Topics include thermoregulation,
cryogenic aids, body composition, sport training,
growth and development, and aging. Required for
athletic training and exercise science majors. 3 hours
lecture and 2 hours laboratory weekly. Laboratory to
be taken concurrently with lecture. Laboratory fee required.
Prerequisites: BIO 240 and Full Acceptance.
362 Diving Business Management, Retailing &
Practicum (3)
Provides the information and strategies necessary to
research, establish, and operate a diving-related business.
Topics include recreational diving business opportunities,
the diving consumer, the diving market
and its evolution, typical retail business profiles, dive
instruction, dive travel, and the interactions of various
dive training/certifying agencies. Prerequisites: MGT
305, MKT 306.
365 Hyperbaric Physiology & Decompression
Theory (3)
Provides in-depth study of decompression illness, arterial
gas embolism, and therapeutic applications of hyperbaric
chambers. Topics include decompression illness,
arterial gas embolism, CNS and pulmonary oxygen
toxicity, hyperbaric chambers and support systems,
treatment protocol and tables, application of hyperbaric
oxygen in treatment of non-diving related illness and
injury, and hyperbaric chambers. Prerequisites: BIO
220/230, SES 351, SES 360 or 361.
370 Fitness Assessment and Exercise
Prescription (3)
Application of exercise physiological concepts to exercise
prescription and programming for individuals
without disease or with controlled disease. Includes
analysis of techniques used for health appraisal,
risk stratification and fitness assessment, and evaluation
of strategies used to promote physical activity.
Prerequisites: SES 270 and SES 361. (May be taken
concurrently).
370L Fitness Assessment and Exercise
Prescription Lab (1)
This lab course is designed to provide students the
opportunity to acquire the skills necessary to perform
fitness assessment and exercise testing for cardio-respiratory
fitness, body composition, and muscle flexibility,
strength and endurance, and to demonstrate
various exercises prescribed for muscle flexibility,
strength and endurance as recommended by the
American College of Sports Medicine. 2-hour laboratory
weekly. Prerequisites: SES 270, and SES 360 or
SES 361.
380 Facility Design and Event Management (3)
Includes knowledge of the various types of indoor
and outdoor facilities, fiscal management, technological
advances in equipment, planning of facilities, and
event management.
381A A.T. Clinical Skills Level II Part 1 (2)
A course for athletic training majors designed to promote
clinical skills proficiency in general medical
conditions, upper and lower body patient exposures,
medical terminology and athletic protective equipment.
Formatted in five-three week rotations with surgical
observation. Physician presentations in Family
Practice and Optometry are included. Prerequisites:
Clinical acceptance and SES 281.
381B A.T. Clinical Skills Level II Part 2 (2)
A course for athletic training majors designed to promote
clinical skills proficiency in general medical
conditions, upper and lower body patient exposures,
and medical documentation. Formatted in five-three
week rotations with surgical observation. Physician/
dentist presentations in Pediatrics and Dentistry are
included. Prerequisite: SES 381A.
382 Turfgrass Management for the Golf
Professional (2)
An analysis of turfgrass and turfgrass management
issues related to golf. Topics include the influences
of climate, chemicals, topography, repeated use, golf
course design, and related factors in the development
and maintenance of golf course turf.
388 Sport Ecotourism (3)
This course involves travel to and within selected locations
outside of the United States. Topics covered
will include the history, philosophy, organization and
management of the ecotourism industry. The selected
destination will be examined in order to understand
the various systems of the host country, including an
overview of urban, private, regional, state and federal
roles and guidelines in the provision of recreational
opportunities. An introduction to nature resource-based
tourism, adventure and commercial outdoor
recreation opportunities, conservation values, and the
impact of ecotourism will be explored.
390 Natural Resource Recreation
Management (3)
This course investigates the natural, cultural, social
and managerial systems that provide society with opportunities
for nature-based recreation. It will focus
on the administration of recreational lands by state
and federal agencies. Principles and practices of recreation
planning and the management of natural resources
will be examined.
402 Biological and Medical Aspects of Motor
and Physical Disabilities (3)
Presents the sensory and motor aspects of developmental
disabilities. Course content identifies and clarifies
the differential developmental characteristics that
exist among children with learning disorders, behavioral
disabilities, neurological, orthopedic, genetic,
drug and/or metabolic dysfunctions. This course partially
fulfills the requirements for the endorsement in
Adapted Physical Education.
404 Physical Education and Sport for Children
with Mental Deficiencies (2)
Provides an understanding of the positive impact of
physical activity on the psychological and social, as
well as, the physical well being of persons with mental
disabilities. Includes an introduction to commonly
accepted methods of assessing and identifying persons
with mental deficiencies with emphasis on developing
physical skills. A continuum of activities from basic
motor development through recreational and competitive
sports will be explored. This course partially fulfills
the requirements for the endorsement in Adapted
Physical Education.
406 Physical Education and Sport for Children
with Sensory Disabilities (2)
Provides an understanding of the positive role of physical
activity in the social, emotional, and physical well
being of persons with sensory deficiencies. Includes
the selection of activities at all developmental levels
as well as contraindication of activities based upon
various medical conditions. This course partially fulfills
the requirements for the endorsement in Adapted
Physical Education.
408 Physical Education and Sport for Children
with Motor Disabilities (2)
Provides an understanding of the value of physical
activity for persons with motor disabilities, from social,
emotional, and physiological aspects. Includes
assessment techniques to aid in the selection of activities
with emphasis on the contraindications for
specific conditions. The range of activities will begin
with basic motor development and continue through
specific sports skills. This course partially fulfills the
requirements for the endorsement in Adapted Physical
Education.
411 Coaching Techniques for Disabled
Athletes (2)
Provides an introduction to the various sports organizations
specific to athletes with disabilities and an
emphasis on coaching techniques aimed at those athletes
who compete in competitions provided by each
of these groups. This course partially fulfills the requirements
for the endorsement in Adapted Physical
Education.
413 Physical Activity for the Profoundly
Handicapped (2)
Provides a foundation in physical activity programs
for students identified as profoundly handicapped.
Includes an introduction to the various sub-groups
making up this population as well as techniques for
incorporating providers of physical activity into the
program. Emphasis will be placed on using developmental
activities in small group settings. This course
partially fulfills the requirements for the endorsement
in Adapted Physical Education.
417 Assessment in Physical Education for
Exceptional Students (2)
Current assessment and evaluation techniques used to
identify conditions which impede psychomotor functioning.
Emphasis is placed on test administration, educational
diagnosis, the I.E.P., instructional strategies,
public law compliance, etc. This course partially fulfills
the requirements for the endorsement in Adapted
Physical Education.
419 Aquatics for Individuals with
Disabilities (2)
Develops the skills necessary to provide appropriate
water activities for students with disabilities. In addition
to addressing water activities, emphasis will be
placed on restrictive medical conditions and providing
a safe water environment for all persons with disabilities.
This course partially fulfills the requirements for
the endorsement in Adapted Physical Education.
420 Biomechanics (3)
This course provides you the opportunity to study advanced
techniques in the analysis of mechanical factors
related to human movement. Specific areas of human
movement include: sport, aquatics, ergonomics,
rehabilitation, disability sport, exercise/fitness, and
gait. Prerequisite: SES 320.
421 Methods of Instruction in SCUBA Diving
and Lab (3)
Develops the student’s ability to teach SCUBA diving
in courses such as open water, advanced open water,
rescue diver, dive master, and assistant instructor
courses. Examines teaching theory and methods, oral
communication, lesson preparation, teaching aids,
confined and open water instruction planning, methods,
and student evaluation, organizing and scheduling
courses, skill problem solving, legal aspects of
diving instruction, review of key academic material
and skills, and presentations by participants. Students
successfully completing this course are eligible to
participate in SES 424 as necessary to complete the
requirements for certification as a SCUBA Instructor.
Prerequisite: SES 351.
422 Principles of Sport Travel and Tourism (3)
The purpose of this course is to examine the elements
and concept of sport and adventure travel and tourism.
Topics will include the social science of tourism,
and the geography, economics, psychology, history,
and development of tourism and sustainable systems.
The industry’s positive and negative social, cultural,
economic, and ecological impacts in destination communities
throughout the world will be explored. The
planning, development and management of sport tourism
at local, regional, national and international levels
will be analyzed.
424 Instructor Preparation in SCUBA
Diving (2-6)
Students successfully completing this course are eligible
for the “Instructor” certificate from the chosen
SCUBA training/certifying agency. Includes structure,
standards, procedures, training philosophies, knowledge,
and skill levels expected of instructors, course
offerings, and progressions. Course may be repeated
for each individual agency (e.g. NAUI, PADI, YMCA)
at 2 cr. hrs. per agency. Special course fees apply.
Prerequisite: SES 421. Also available as Independent
Study.
431 Media Relations in Sport (3)
Study of professional and collegiate sports and their
relationship with the various media outlets. (Same as
COM 431).
440 Sport Marketing, Promotions, and
Fundraising (3)
An investigation of the principles, applications, and
techniques of marketing, promotions, corporate sponsorships,
and fundraising within the various sporting
industries.
441 Cardiac Rehabilitation and Lab (4)
Pathophysiology of cardiopulmonary and metabolic
diseases with further emphasis on the physiological
and technical basis of clinical exercise tolerance tests
and exercise prescription, and exercise leadership for
the cardiopulmonary, diabetic, obese or elderly patient.
3 hours lecture weekly. Prerequisite: SES 361 or
equivalent. Co-requisite: SES 441L.
442 Golf Country Club Management (3)
Provides the student with knowledge base for managing
public, private, and resort golf course facilities
including managing the golf pro shop, merchandising,
running a tournament, understanding laws and governance,
understanding food and beverage administration,
managing personnel, and customer relations.
444 Financial Applications to Sport (3)
Applies principles of finance to budgeting, operations,
and business decision-making in various sport
and exercise-related settings (e.g., schools, colleges,
pro teams, retail establishments, and corporations).
Prerequisites: MAT 152, ACC 201, ECO 201.
446 Qualitative Analysis in Biomechanics (3)
The study of the fundamentals of qualitative analysis
of human movement: application of mechanical
concepts, use of observational techniques, and development
of skills useful for teaching and enhancing
human performance in a practical environment.
Prerequisite: SES 320.
447 Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal
Injuries (3)
The study of the physical laws and mechanical principles
governing the force characteristics, mechanisms
of injury, and healing rate of tissues in the human
musculoskeletal system. Prerequisites: SES 420.
461, 461L Advanced Exercise Physiology and
Lab (4)
Continuation of Exercise Physiology. Includes an in-depth
survey of exercise biochemistry, cardiovascular
function in exercise, biochemical and cardiovascular
adaptations to exercise training, with emphasis on current
research in exercise physiology. 3 hours lecture
and 2 hours laboratory weekly. Laboratory to be taken
concurrently with lecture. Laboratory fee required.
Prerequisites: CHE l52, SES 361.
463 Applied Physiology of Resistance
Training (3)
Includes critical evaluation of strength and conditioning
concepts and the biomechanical and physiological
analyses of various sport movements as they apply
to strength and power exercises for sport training.
Students are prepared to attempt the National Strength
and Conditioning Association’s certification exam.
Prerequisites: SES 320 and taken concurrently with
SES 361.
465 Administration of Programs and
Facilities (3)
Study of desirable standards, policies, and practices
in the organization, supervision, and administration of
physical education, athletics, recreation, dance, athletic
training, and sport programs. Prerequisite: Junior
standing.
469 Directed Readings (3)
Directed library research and readings in Athletic
Training (AT), Exercise Science (EX), Sport
Management-Diving Industry (MD), and Sport
Management-Golf Industry (GI) to prepare for certifi-
cation examinations. In Physical Education this course
will involve a reading specialist teaching strategies
for developing students’ reading abilities in Physical
Education content, with a focus on the instructional
materials and methods for teaching vocabulary, comprehension,
and text learning experiences. Prerequisite
for AT, EX, and MD: Prior approval of Department
Chair and Dean; for PE, “interim” acceptance.
470 Methods and Practice of Elementary
Physical Education (4)
This course involves the study and practical application
of instructional design and content for grades K-
8 in a comprehensive and intensive format. It is designed
to provide the elementary physical education
major with the knowledge base, skills, methodology,
curriculum development and techniques to teach a full
range of developmental activities to school children in
these grades. Instructional activities will involve skill
analysis, peer teaching, video analysis, and demonstration
of various teaching strategies for skills appropriate
to grades K through 8. Instructional content and
curriculum development will cover the entire range of
skills, games, rhythms and dance, as well as tumbling,
balance, and movement activities typically associated
with physical education programs for this age group.
Health-related subject matter appropriate for K-8 will
also be addressed. An emphasis is placed on learning
in all three domains: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor.
Students also participate in twenty hours
of field experiences and observation in elementary/
middle schools. This is a required course for majors
in elementary physical education (K-8). Prerequisites:
EDU 151 and 218, SES 270 and Full Acceptance.
471 Methods and Practice of Teaching
Developmental Activities II (K-8) (4)
Continuation of SES 470. This course is designed to
integrate material learned in SES 470 with teaching
methodology, curriculum development, and refinement
of teaching skills. Students also participate in
twenty hours of field experiences and observation
in selected elementary/middle schools. This is a required
course for majors in physical education (K-8).
Prerequisites: SES 470 and Full Acceptance.
472 Methods of Teaching Golf (2)
Instruction in and techniques of teaching golf to clients
at various golf facilities. Application, methods
and practice in golf instruction and training with subjects
of varying skill levels.
475 Methods and Practice of Teaching
Secondary Physical Education (4)
This course involves the study and practical application
of instructional design and content for grades
6-12 in a comprehensive and intensive format. It is
designed to provide the secondary physical education
major with the knowledge base, skills, methodology,
and techniques to teach a full range of activities
to secondary students in these grades. Instructional
content and curriculum development will cover three
general areas: recreational team sports, individual lifetime
sports, and personal fitness/wellness activities.
Instructional activities will involve skill analysis, peer
teaching, video analysis, and demonstration of various
teaching strategies for skills appropriate to grades
6-12. Emphasis is placed on learning in all three domains:
cognitive, affective and psychomotor. Students
may also be assigned to assist with an ISR class within
the department or other instructional setting. Students
also participate in twenty hours of field experiences
and observation in selected middle and secondary
schools. This is a required course for majors in secondary
physical education (6-12). Prerequisites: EDU
151 and 218, SES 270 and Full Acceptance.
476 Secondary School Physical Education
Theory and Practice II (6-12) (4)
Continuation of SES 475. This course is designed to
integrate skills learned in SES 475 with teaching methodology,
curriculum development, and refinement of
teaching skills. Students also participate in twenty
hours of field experiences and observation in selected
middle and secondary schools. This is a required
course for majors in secondary physical education (6-
12). Prerequisites: SES 475 and Full Acceptance.
479 Directed Research (3)
Advanced research experience in Athletic Training
(AT), Exercise Science (EX), Management-Diving
Industry (MD), Physical Education (PE), and Sport
Management (SM) under the direct supervision of
faculty. Prerequisite: Prior approval of Department
Chair and Dean.
480 Contemporary Issues and Ethics in
Sport (3)
The senior “capstone” course for all SES majors
which integrates the knowledge and concepts gained
from prior course work and field experiences with
real life situations in sport. Examines the positive and
negative consequences of the way sport is organized,
managed, and reported in American society by drawing
from current events and articles. Provides a philosophical
overview of the values that sport personifies
in today’s society. Prerequisite: Senior status; at least
one of the following is strongly recommended: PHI
120, 170, 353, THE 300, 353.
481A A. T. Clinical Skills Level III Part 1 (2)
A course for athletic training majors designed to promote
clinical skills proficiency in general medical conditions,
upper and lower body patient exposures, and
Pharmacotherapeutics. Formatted in two seven-week
rotations with team care assignment. Pharmacist,
Nurse Practitioner and Physician’s Assistant presentations
are included. Prerequisite: SES 381B and Full
Acceptance.
481B A. T. Clinical Skills Level III Part 2 (2)
A course for athletic training majors designed to promote
clinical skills proficiency in general medical
conditions, upper and lower body patient exposures,
and human diseases. Formatted in two-seven week
rotations with team care assignment. Physicians presentations
in Podiatry and Internal Medicine are included.
Prerequisite: SES 481A.
485 Introduction to Law in Sport and Exercise
Sciences (3)
Law affecting participation, supervision, and administration
of amateur, professional, and recreational sport
and exercise.
486 Practicum (2, 3, or 6)
Advanced field experience in the application of learned
principles from Coaching (CO), Athletic Training
(AT), Exercise Science (EX), Management-Diving
Industry (MD), Management-Golf Industry (MG),
Physical Education (PE), and Sport Management (SM).
Course may be repeated if field experience is varied.
Prerequisites for all SES majors: Full Acceptance into
the preferred SES major, as well as prior approval of
Program Director and Department Chair; Exercise
Science majors must also satisfy the specific requirements
for Practicum approval listed under the major
and must have passed SES 370 Fitness Assessment
and Exercise Prescription or be taking it concurrently.
Sport Management-Golf Industry majors must enroll
in sections 01 and 02 at 2 credit hours each. PE-Option
students must enroll in a minimum of 6 credits total
and a maximum of 12 credits total.
487 Senior Seminar in ______________ (2 or 3)
An integrative study of the knowledge, concepts,
and professional and clinical skills gained from prior
coursework and practical experiences in Athletic
Training (AT), Exercise Science (EX), SM-Diving
Industry (DI), SM-Golf Industry (GI), Physical
Education (PE), and Sport Management (SM).
499 Internship (3, 6 or 12)
Intensive, senior-level supervised work experience
in Athletic Training (AT), Exercise Science
(EX), Leisure and Recreation Management (LRM),
SM-Diving Industry (DI), SM-Golf Industry (GI),
Physical Education-Student Teaching (PE), and Sport
Management (SM). An evening seminar and/or written
report of experiences may be included. In order to be
permitted to represent Barry University in the public
sector, students approved for off-campus internships
must, in addition to satisfying stipulated academic
requirements in the major, meet personal and professional
standards established by national governing
bodies. Students must be currently certified ed in CPR
and First Aid. All internship assignments are local in
order to provide appropriate faculty supervision. Rare
exceptions may be made for offsite internships by the
Dept. Chair and Dean for exceptional students who
have demonstrated superior academic performance
and the ability for self-motivation. Students must be
able to provide personal transportation to all internship
affiliations and absorb expenses related thereto.
Athletic Training majors must have also completed
700 supervised clinical hours; Physical Education,
Exercise Science, and Leisure and Recreation
Management majors must satisfy the specific requirements
for Internship approval listed under the major.
A total of 12 cr. hrs. is required for all SES majors, except
for the five-year EXS B.S. to M.S. option, which
only requires 6 credits. Prerequisites: Full Acceptance
into the PE-TEP or other designated SES major (excludes
PE option), as well as prior approval of the
Program Coordinator, Dept. Chair and Dean.
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