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Examines the special physical education and physical fitness needs of individuals with chronic or functional handicaps.

A study of the organizational patterns and administrative processes involved in leisure-oriented organizations.

An analysis of sports from a sociological perspective. Investigates sport theory from historical to modern contexts. Includes a critical appraisal of the expanding literature on the origins, functions and effects of sports in society.

Open only to junior and senior exercise science majors whose concentration is teaching physical education, and exercise science students whose concentration is adult fitness. A study of the available tests, measurement and assessment procedures for the physical education or fitness instructor.

Develops knowledge and understanding of the function and limitations of the organism during exercise.

An instructional program that includes supervised pre-professional practice in approved recreational service agencies. Involves observation and participation in planning, conducting and evaluating at the face-to-face supervisory and executive levels of leadership. Graded on a pass/fail basis.

Offers practical experience in health and fitness center programming. Admission by application to the department chair. Students must provide proof of current CPR certification, and may be required to provide individual liability insurance. Graded on a pass/fail basis. This course may be repeated for credit for a maximum of 12 credit hours.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an advanced understanding of how to read, present, and interpret data involved in exercise science research. 

A seminar and/or independent study incorporating special issues in the field of physical education. May be repeated for credit.