Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

134 The University of Akron 2005-2006
Sport Science Track
Program Coordinator: Dr. Alan Kornspan, (330) 972-8145; alan3@uakron.edu
The Sport Science track comprised of course work related to leadership, programming,
management, marketing, psychosocial, historical, philological and legal
aspects of sport. The student is prepared for job opportunities in athletic administration,
high school/college coach, collegiate recreation/intramural director, sport
information director, aquatics director, sport marketing director, sport programmer,
parks and recreation director and a multitude of other available opportunities.
The Sport Science track also prepares students for graduate studies in sport management,
sport behavior and sport science.
• The following are required in the recommended sequence (see advisor):
Credits
3100:200, 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Lab 4
3100:202, 203 Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Lab 4
3400:356 Sports in American History Since 1865 3
3750:100 Introduction to Psychology 3
3850:100 Introduction to Sociology 4
5550:100 Introduction to Sport/Exercise Studies 3
5550:150 Concepts of Health and Fitness 3
5550:203 Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Education 3
5550:211 First Aid and CPR 2
5550:235 Concepts of Motor Learning and Development 3
5550:240 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3
5550:245 Adapted Physical Education 3
5550:409 Human Dynamic of Sports and Exercise 3
5550:410/510 Introduction to Sport Sociology 3
5550:424/524 Sport Leadership 3
5550:450 Organization and Administration of Physical Education,
Intramurals, and Athletics 3
5550:452 Foundations of Physical Education 3
5550:453 Principles of Coaching 3
5550:462 Legal Aspects of Physical Activity 3
5550:480 Special Topics 3
5570:101 Personal Health 2
5570:202 Stress, Life-Style, and Your Health 3
5570:320 Community Health 3
7400:133 Nutrition Fundamentals 3
5550:xxx Electives 12
With advisor approval, Sport Science track students may replace Human Anatomy I and II with 8
credits of approved natural science courses meeting general education requirements. These
natural science courses would be used for the student to gain admission to the College of
Education.
A student in Sport and Exercise Science needs to select an area of concentration
from one of the following groups:
Concentration Options for Sport and Exercise Science
Select a concentration from the areas listed below (must be a minimum of 20
credits to have an official concentration, including practicum experience):
I. Physiological Sciences** Credits
3100:265 Introduction to Human Physiology 4
3100:392 Biology of Aging 3
3100:465 Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology 3
3100:469 Respiratory Physiology 3
5550:460 Practicum in P.E.* 7
Course Total 20
II. Sport Management**
5550:100 Introduction to Sport/Exercise Studies 3
5550:420/520 Sport Management 3
5550:422/522 Sport Planning/Promotion 3
5550:450 Organization and Administration in PE 3
5550:459 Practicum Seminar 1
5550:460 Practicum in PE* 4
5550:462 Legal/Ethical Issues in Physical and Leisure Activities 3
Course Total 20
III. Pre-Physical Therapy Option
3100:111 Principles of Biology I 4
3150:151 Principles of Chemistry I 3
3150:152 Principles of Chemistry Lab 1
3650:261 Physics for Life Sciences I 4
3650:262 Physics for Life Sciences II 4
5550:460 Practicum in P.E.* 4
Course Total 20
IV. Sport Coaching/Strength Conditioning**
5550:350 Principles of Coaching 3
5550:352 Strength and Conditioning Fundamentals 3
5550:409 Human Dynamics of Coaching 3
5550:462 Legal Aspects of Physical Activities 3
5550:460 Practicum in P.E.* 9
Course Total 21
13-24
5550:460 Practicum in Physical Education (4-11) is required for all concentration areas.
* To qualify for practicum placement in sport science, student must have a 2.50 average overall
and a 2.50 in all required major courses (with no less than a “C” in any of these courses).
** Substitutions for courses in concentrated areas may be made with academic advisor approval.