Health, Exercise Science and Sport Management

Beginning Swimming
Prereq: Non-swimmers only. Freq: Occasionally.
Designed for the non-swimmers or those who cannot swim 25 yards. Swimming basic strokes, basic water skills and water safety skills are taught.

Intermediate Swimming
Prereq: Able to swim 25 yards using a minimum three basic strokes, or pass HESM 105. Freq: Occasionally.
Designed for the level 3 and level 4 swimmers of average swimming ability. This course will refine current swimming skills, teach new strokes and skills and cover personal water safety skills.

Advanced Swimming
Prereq: Strong swimming skills, able to swim 25 yards using four different strokes. Freq: Occasionally.
Designed for the level 5 and higher swimmer. Improves upon six basic strokes, increase efficiency and endurance.

Water Fitness and Conditioning
Prereq: None.  Freq: Occasionally.
Provides fitness, fun and safety for all levels and abilities as an alternative to the traditional land-based exercise programs. Activities in both shallow and deep water using floatation. Includes cardiovascular conditioning, strengthening and toning using various water exercises and activities.

Scuba Diving
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
The fundamentals of scuba diving including diving equipment and techniques. Successful completion of the course qualifies students for check-out dives and final scuba diver certification. This course is taught under the auspices of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). Extra fees required.

Swim for Fitness
Prereq: Ability to swim a minimum of 100 yards using any stroke; or consent of instructor. Freq: Occasionally.
Improve cardiovascular fitness through swimming. Additional swimming outside of class is required. Not appropriate for weak or non-swimmers. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

Badminton
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Introduction to basic skills, rules, proper court position and conditioning.

Baseball
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Introduction to fundamental skills and the elements of position play.

Football
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Provides experience in fundamentals of football and team play.

Basketball
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Practical experience in fundamentals and team play.

Volleyball
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Covers fundamentals of volleyball technique, elements of attack and defense, rules interpretation, game strategy, officiating and skill testing.

Track and Field
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Covers fundamentals of track and field events.

Soccer
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Practices basic principles of soccer skills, team play and game situations.

Softball
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Covers fundamentals of softball, position play and emphasizing offensive and defensive team play.

Relaxation
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the necessary knowledge and the ability to recognize stressors and their effects on one’s life, as well as the implementation of various relaxation techniques. Relaxation techniques including deep breathing, meditation, imagery and progressive relaxation are among those covered in the course.

Pilates and Fitness Yoga
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Pilates is a type of movement system that uses a series of floor exercises to increase strength, flexibility, balance, stamina, and concentration while focusing on your center or core. Fitness Yoga is a program for a more powerful defined physique using traditional yoga asanas geared toward the athlete and fitness enthusiast.

Weight Training
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Introduces elementary weight training and general program of the basic lifts, the muscle groups affected by these lifts, and procedures of safety factors and theory of weight training.

Kettlebell Conditioning
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Introduces vigorous physical conditioning primarily utilizing kettlebells.  Emphasizes exercises to enhance muscular strength, power, endurance, and agility. 

Aerobic Walking
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Introduces and develops proper aerobic walking techniques and benefits of walking. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

Jogging for Fun & Fitness
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.Teaches students proper running techniques, how to set up a personal fitness plan, how to assess one’s cardiovascular fitness, and safety issues related to running. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

Disc Golf
Prereq: None.  Freq: Occasionally.
To provide the student with the knowledge and skills needed to play disc golf. Students will also learn rules necessary to play at a competitive level.

Golf
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Introduces fundamentals of golf: grip, stance, swing, rules and etiquette. Provides practice with all clubs emphasizing fundamental mechanics and the opportunity to develop skills on local golf courses.

Step Aerobics
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Introduces basic step aerobics fundamentals and medium impact levels of cardiovascular development.

Total Body Conditioning
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Provides an upbeat muscular endurance session using dumbbells, resistance bands, steps, exercise balls, and a yoga mat focusing on the major muscle groups. Focuses on physiological strength, balance, and flexibility.

Aerobics
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Focuses on aerobic dance, exercise theory and techniques.

Self-Defense
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Emphasizes simple, but effective techniques to survive an aggressive situation.

Karate I
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Fundamentals of basic karate techniques. Emphasis placed on proper overall organization of hand and foot techniques, stances, posture, and physical principles of power.

Karate II
Prereq: HESM 157 or consent of instructor. Freq: Occasionally.
Intermediate study in the art of self-defense. Introduction to defense against an actual assailant and concentrated study of prearranged formal exercises.

Karate III
Prereq: HESM 158 or consent of instructor. Freq: Occasionally.
Advanced study in the art of self-defense. Instruction in defense against attacks with a weapon and multiple assailants. Combined physical psychological principles of power.

Yoga I
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
A study of the various yoga disciplines. Emphasis on the total health of a person through the discipline.

Yoga II
Prereq:  HESM 163 or consent of instructor.  Freq:  Occasionally.
Lecture and instruction in fundamental yoga philosophy and in the physical exercises (asanas) as they involve both psychological and physiological processes.   Students will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the principles of relaxation to enhance their well-being.

Fitness for Life
Prereq: HESM 270.  Freq: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Implement your own fitness program utilizing the Wellness and Strength/Conditioning Centers on campus. Participants complete an organized fitness pre-assessment during the first week of class and a post-assessment during the last week of class with credit given for individual workouts throughout the semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

Cross Training
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Develops power and quickness for the athlete who participates in serious recreational leagues and amateur sports competition, combining plyometrics, agility, and speed training.

Special Topics
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Selected activity courses will be examined.

Community First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
To train responders to recognize and care for non-life-threatening emergencies and life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants. Certifications include Standard First Aid and Adult, Children and Infant Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation (CPR/AED).

Advanced First Aid and Emergency Response
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Provides knowledge and skills necessary to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until help arrives. Students receive American Red Cross certification in adult CPR/AED and first aid. Additional fees.

Lifeguard Training
Prereq: Ability to swim 500 yards continuously using the front crawl and breast stroke. Freq: Occasionally.
Develops lifeguard skills and knowledge to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Upon successful completion American Red Cross certifications will be issued. Additional fees.

Water Safety Instructor
Prereq: Level 4 swimmer skills. Freq: Occasionally.
Students completing this course will be eligible to teach progressive swimming courses and four other certifying courses. Meets American Red Cross standards. One-hour lecture. Additional fees.

Introduction to Health, Exercise Science and Sport Management
Prereq: None. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Provides an overview of the health, exercise science and sports industries. Emphasis will be placed on basic management principles and career opportunities.

Applied Sport Management
Prereq: HESM 210; at least sophomore standing. Freq: Yearly.
Explores applied management principles including organizing, leading, and controlling within sport organizations. Combines classroom instruction with practical experiences in the field.

Applied Exercise Science
Prereq: HESM 210 or AHS 101; at least sophomore standing. Freq: Yearly.
Explores the exercise science field in further depth and allows application of acquired knowledge, theories, skills and research to the exercise science industry.

Coaching Theory of Football, Basketball, and Track and Field
Prereq: HESM 283. Freq: Yearly.
Studies the techniques to organize, administer, and teach football, basketball, and track and field. Addresses individual, small group, team, technical and tactical performance skills at various levels of competition. 

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Coaching Theory of Volleyball, Soccer, Baseball and Softball
Prereq: HESM 283. Freq: Occasionally.
Studies the techniques to organize, administer, and teach volleyball, soccer, baseball and softball. Addresses individual, small group, team, technical and tactical performance skills at various levels of competition.  

Sport Safety Training for Coaches
Prereq: None. Freq: Yearly.
Provides coaches with knowledge and skills to help provide a safe environment for athletes while they are practicing, competing and recovering from injury. Includes basic taping techniques, concussion evaluations and injury management.

Lifetime Wellness
Prereq: None. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Provides the necessary knowledge and skills to develop a personal fitness/wellness program and to achieve greater lifelong health and wellness.

Sport and Fitness Nutrition
Prereq: None.  Freq: Fall, Spring.
Develops an understanding of the interaction of good nutrition and exercise habits. Focuses on nutritional strategies to maximize energy to get the most out of exercise. Considers the needs and responses of special populations to diet and exercise.

Ethics and Issues in Sport Management
Prereq: None.  Freq: Fall, Spring.
A study of ethical and behavioral issues as they relate to current issues and problems in sport management. Topics include college, youth and professional sport, academic standards, eligibility criteria, sportsmanship, gamesmanship, gambling, diversity, media, athletes as role models, and solving ethical dilemmas confronting professionals in sport management.

Orientation to Coaching
Prereq: None. Freq: Yearly.
Introduces general techniques and responsibilities necessary for success in athletic coaching.

Orientation to Sports Officiating
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Introduces general techniques and responsibilities related to athletic officiating in a variety of sports.

Sport in Society
Prereq: None. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Investigates the past and present roles sport has played within our society including its impact on our educational system, the media, the family, and economic structures. Examines how race, gender, social class, ability, and other concepts intersect in the world of sports including historical and how sports relate to the greater U.S. society.

Special Topics in Sport Management
Prereq: Varies by topic.  Freq: Occasionally.
Selected topics in sport management will be examined.

Special Topics in Health and Exercise Science
Prereq: Varies by topic. Freq: Occasionally.
Selected topics in health and exercise science will be examined.

Legal Issues in Sport Management
Prereq: Junior/senior standing. Freq: Yearly.
Explains the basic legal system, terminology and principles as applied to sport management. Emphasizes identifying and analyzing legal issues, the ramification of those issues, and the means of limiting liability of sports organizations. Includes negligence, risk management, and contract law.

Sport Conditioning Practice Design
Prereq: None. Freq: Yearly.
Develops a general understanding of aerobic and anaerobic conditioning principles and techniques for developing agility, strength, quickness and includes practice design for peak performance.  Emphasizes how to apply these principles and techniques in a practice setting.  Labs will be used to teach basic resistance training, speed and agility techniques.

Principles of Motor Learning
Prereq: At least sophomore standing. Freq: Yearly.
Examines issues pertinent to the analysis, teaching and learning of motor skills. Emphasizes identification of qualities of the individual learner/performer in relation to environmental factors including task demands, and teacher behaviors that influence the skill acquisition process. 

Sports Industry Regulation
Prereq: Junior/senior standing.  Freq: Yearly.
An in-depth study of how professional and amateur sports organizations are governed and regulated. Topics include collective bargaining, commissioner/president powers, agent regulation and facility regulation.

The Business of Minor League Baseball
Prereq: None. Freq: Spring (Odd years).
Examines the business and governance structure of the minor league baseball. Includes discussions on team ownership, market selection, hiring and human resource approaches, revenue generation and facility operations/expenses.

Women’s Health Issues
Prereq: Junior/senior standing. Freq: Occasionally.
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of critical, contemporary women’s health topics and a framework for informed personal and social health decision-making. Topics include women’s health, overview of definitions; health status and implications; nutrition and fitness; sexuality and reproductive health; violence in women’s lives; health of women across the life span; chronic diseases; and substance use/abuse issues.

Race, Ethnicity and Baseball in American Society
Prereq: At least sophomore standing. Freq: Occasionally.
Examines the economic, political and social impacts of the African American, Asian American, Latino American and Native American cultures on American society through the prism of the professional baseball industry.

Sustainable Sport Management
Prereq: At least sophomore standing. Freq: Spring (Even years).
Surveys sustainable business techniques employed by sports organizations in the areas of facility financing, facility development, marketing and event operations. Examines how sports organizations employ marketing techniques focused on and including sustainable/green concepts. Cross-listed with HESM 539.

Aging and Wellness
Prereq: HESM 270 or BIOS 109, or consent of instructor. Freq: Occasionally.
This course addresses the health needs of an aging population covering the multifaceted dimensions of wellness during the aging process with focus on biological, psychological, social, and political factors. Emphasis will be placed on health promotion.

Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
Prereq: BIOS 105, 106 or BIOS 300, 341. Freq: Fall.
Studies the latest techniques in the prevention of injuries related to fitness, recreation and athletics. Focuses on injury evaluation and care, including conditioning, taping, wound care, therapeutic modalities, and rehabilitation exercises.

Research Methods in Exercise Science
Prereq: PSYC 250 or MATH 103.  Freq: Spring.
Addresses the major aspects of performing research in the broad area of exercise science. Topics include the scientific method, statistical analysis, research design, types of research and the publication process. Emphasizes data and methods commonly employed in exercise and sport science research.

Biomechanics
Prereq: BIOS 105 or 300; PHYS 101 or 105; and MATH 111. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Examines human movement from anatomical and mechanical perspectives. Includes fundamental biomechanical concepts, terminology, principles, and their application as they relate to sport and exercise. Three-hour lecture; required lab session.

Physiology of Exercise
Prereq: BIOS 105, 106 or BIOS 300, 341; and MATH 111. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Explores the physiological changes of the human body, during and after exercise, and their implications to human performance. Three-hour lecture; required lab session.

Sport and Fitness Psychology
Prereq: Junior/senior standing. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Presents a theoretical overview of principles of sports, exercise, and rehabilitation psychology. Includes practical intervention skills, which can be applied in a wide variety of occupational situations.

Sports Communications
Prereq: At least sophomore standing.  Freq: Yearly.
Examines how sports organizations interact with the media and fans/customers through various forms of electronic and social media. Activities include studying basic fundamentals and completing various exercises designed to give hands-on experiences in the areas of social media, media relations and public relations in the context of sport organizations. Cross-listed with HESM 560.

Sports Marketing
Prereq: At least sophomore standing. Freq: Yearly.
Examines basic marketing concepts with application to sports organizations, including promotions and public relations, sponsorship, endorsements, consumer demographics, consumer behavior and market research. Include the development of a promotion and a detailed marketing plan for a sports enterprise.

Personal, School, and Community Health
Prereq: None. Freq: Occasionally.
Examines problem issues in health and hygiene. Discussion includes problems involving pollution, drugs, nutrition, disease, sanitation, and personal safety.

Event Management
Prereq: Junior/senior standing. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Covers the knowledge and skills necessary for event management through theoretical concepts and practical application. Includes planning, conducting, staffing, financing and evaluating events. Encompasses development of medical emergency, evacuation, crowd control, registration and risk management plans.

Facility Development and Management
Prereq: Junior/senior standing. Freq: Yearly.
A study of the planning, development, and management of sport and fitness facilities including standard setting, financial planning, architectural design, functional concerns, budget, and personnel management.

Special Topics in Sport Management
Prereq: Varies by topic. Freq: Occasionally.
Selected topics in sport management will be examined.

Special Topics in Health and Exercise Science
Prereq: Varies by topic. Freq: Occasionally.
Selected topics in health and exercise science will be examined.

Fitness Assessment and Prescription
Prereq: HESM 353, 354. Freq: Fall.
Provides the knowledge and skills to access, analyze, and prescribe appropriate fitness and health behavior programs for a diverse population. Special focus will be on standards set forth by the American College of Sport Medicine.

Exercise Science and Special Populations
Prereq: BIOS 105, 106. Freq: Yearly.
Presents guidelines for prescribing exercise for special populations including people with disabilities and chronic diseases.

Scientific Principles of Strength and Conditioning
Prereq: HESM 353, 354. Freq: Fall.
Examines theoretical and applied aspects of strength and conditioning including exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, sport psychology and training adaptations. Covers exercise technique, flexibility development, testing, resistance training program design, periodization, plyometrics, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, and facilities and risk management. Lab required.

Sport Business and Finance
Prereq: Junior/senior standing. Freq: Fall.
A study of theory and applications in the fundamental business practices as applied to sport management. Topics covered include revenue sources, budget development, ownership, taxation, financial analysis and economic impact studies.

Program Design and Exercise Techniques
Prereq: HESM 415. Freq: Spring.
Examines advanced knowledge and practice in the three most important aspects of the strength and conditioning and related fitness professions, periodization, program design and exercise techniques. Explores principles underlying effective periodization and exercise program design for a variety of exercise modes.

Fitness Program Management
Prereq: HESM 353, 354 and 410. Freq: Spring.
Explores theoretical considerations and practical applications for planning, developing and managing health and fitness organizations. Covers the management of personnel, the facility, marketing, programming and evaluation. Includes participating in two community-based learning experiences.

Sport Sales and Customer Service
Prereq: Junior/senior standing. Freq: Yearly.
Explores basic sales and customer service concepts with application to sports organizations. Topics include sales techniques, prospect identification and customer service principles. Included is the development of detailed sales and customer service materials for a sports enterprise.

Athletic Fundraising
Prereq: Junior/senior standing.  Freq: Yearly.
Examines the development of successful fundraising programs in interscholastic and intercollegiate athletic programs. Cross-listed with HESM 656.

Sport Analytics
Prereq: Junior/senior standing.  Freq: Yearly.
Examines the design, collection, analysis, and use of data to measure performance and make decisions in competitive sports. Reviews basic concepts and skills needed to develop and apply analytical skills to sport from different perspectives: coaching, management, business, media, etc. Cross-listed with HESM 658.

Senior Seminar in Sport Management
Prereq: Accepted into sport management major with senior standing and a minimum 2.5 GPA in major. Freq: Fall, Spring.
Provides capstone experience for sport management majors in their last year. Discusses current industry materials and topics. Includes an individual research project.

Senior Seminar in Exercise Science
Prereq:  Senior standing; accepted exercise science major with a minimum GPA of 2.67 in major. Freq: Yearly.
Provides capstone experience for students to apply and deepen their knowledge and skills in exercise science. Requires a comprehensive research or applied project.

Special Topics in Sport Management
Prereq: Varies by topic.  Freq: Occasionally.
Selected topics in sport management will be examined.

Special Topics in Health and Exercise Science
Prereq: Varies by topic. Freq: Occasionally.
Selected topics in health and exercise science.

Varsity Sports Field Experience
Prereq: Open to all students by tryout; consent of instructor.   Freq: Fall, Spring.
Advanced training in techniques through participation in the varsity athletic program for both men and women. A maximum of four credits may be applied to the graduation requirement.

Coaching Practicum
Prereq: HESM 283 and approval of advisor and department chair. Freq: Yearly.
Applies the methods and techniques in the coaching profession. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits.

Internship
Prereq: Consent of instructor. Freq: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Practical application of the methods and techniques in various sport and fitness fields. Under guidance of a supervising instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

Fieldwork in Sport Management
Prereq: Accepted sport management major with a minimum major GPA of 2.5.  A minimum of 3 credits are required to be completed in the student’s last year of course work.  Freq: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Provides supervised field-based sport management experience in the conditions, practices, and environmental settings appropriate for field. Requires placement approval by HESM faculty member.

Fieldwork in Exercise Science
Prereq: Accepted exercise science major with a minimum major GPA of 2.67.  A minimum of 3 credits are required to be completed in the student’s last semester of course work.  Freq: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Provides a supervised field-based exercise science experience. Requires placement approval by HESM faculty member.

Independent Study
Prereq: Consent of instructor and department chair. Freq: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Conducts independent work in specific areas under HESM faculty supervision.