Course Descriptions

SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE PREFIX: SES

SES 260 LEISURE PLANNING AND 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 programs, including those in aging communities, tourism, etc.

SES 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.

SES 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. 

SES 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.

SES 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.

SES 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.

SES 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.

SES 485 INTRODUCTION TO LAW IN SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCES (3)
Law affecting participation, supervision, and administration of amateur, professional, and recreational sport and exercise.