Course Syllabi

Introduction to principles and techniques of preventing, treating and rehabilitating sports related injuries. Includes recognition of sports injuries, therapeutic methods, mechanisms of sports injuries, and taping and wrapping techniques.

Development of the basics of applied sports and adolescent psychology. Includes principles of motivation, varied psychological skills for athletes' performance improvement, and leadership emphasis through communication skills. Also includes imagery, stress management and attentional skills development for performance enhancement.

Fundamental techniques, organization, and strategy for coaching selected team sports.

Familiarization with and application of the rules of team sports (football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, soccer and softball) from the standpoint of an official. Includes current methods and materials to develop competency in executing official rules. Students will complete sports specific certification exams.

Overview of the six domains of athletic training for students with a high interest in becoming a certified athletic trainer. Includes injury prevention; clinical evaluation and diagnosis; immediate care; treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning; organization and administration; and professional responsibility.

Application of the theory and principles associated with therapeutic exercise and modalities. Various rehabilitation and modalities techniques pertaining to the treatment of athletic or physical activity related injuries.

Introduction of entry-level athletic training skills within the daily operations of the athletic training room and in the care of athletes.

Workshops for individual exploration in fitness. Designed for the enrichment needs of the student who is not seeking transferable credit. CR/NC

Introduction to a total fitness program that involves cardiovascular conditioning, strength, endurance, and flexibility necessary for a well- rounded life. The student must complete an orientation before being allowed to participate. Class is offered for credit/no credit.

Introduction to a total fitness program that involves cardiovascular conditioning, strength, endurance, and flexibility necessary for well- rounded life. The student must complete an orientation before being allowed to participate. Offered for credit/no credit only.

A total fitness program including cardiovascular conditioning, strength, endurance, and flexibility designed to improve or sustain an individual physical fitness level.

Instruction is individualized. Focus will be geared towards the components of fitness in achieving a healthy life style. This class is offered for credit/no credit. Class fee will be charged.

Course is designed to improve the wellness of campus employees through developing positive lifestyle habits. OE/OE CR/NC

Individually paced walking/jogging using effective techniques. Includes cardiovascular workout within a target heart rate zone to promote positive health fitness and confidence.

Introduction to practicing yoga poses and breathing exercises designed to tone and strengthen the entire body, improve flexibility, increase the oxygen flow and find deeper relaxation by balancing body, mind and spirit.

The course will introduce the beginning techniques of Brazilian samba dancing. Students will practice samba for elongated periods of time, elevating heart rate to produce positive aerobic effects.

High intensity, low impact program that involves stepping on and off a platform repeatedly, while simultaneously
performing upper body movements. CR/NC

This course is designed for collegiate athletes focusing on fundamental concepts and basic team building to enhance athletic performance.

Instruction and application of various (sport-specific) methods used to increase strength and improve the physical condition of the first-year college athlete.

Cardiovascular strengthening and flexibility exercise in the pool for swimmers at all levels. Includes review of safety water techniques, and upper and lower body movement in water. Also includes coordination of movement to music, and cardiovascular fitness level determination using heart rate measurements.