Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

401/501 MUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY II: LOWER EXTREMITY 3 credits
Prerequisites: 3100:200, 3100:202, 201 and 240. This course includes lecture laboratory activities
to provide the student a comprehensive learning experience in lower extremity musculoskeletal
anatomy.
403 EXERCISE TESTING* 3 credits
Prerequisite: 302. This course will cover basic knowledge of exercise testing and interpretation
of results. Cardiovascular and muscular fitness aspects will be measured.
404 EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION* 3 credits
Prerequisites: 403 or instructor’s permission. This course focuses on how to appropriately prescribe
exercise for various populations (young, middle-aged, elderly, pregnant, diseased-states).
405 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II 2 credits
Prerequisite: by permission only. Improves the student's performance in the following domains
of athletic training: injury prevention, injury recognition/evaluation and management, education
and counseling.
409 HUMAN DYNAMICS OF SPORTS AND EXERCISE 3 credits
Prerequisite: 302. The focus of this course is the behavior of athletes and sport participants studied
within the context of play, games, and sport.
410/510 INTRODUCTION TO SPORT SOCIOLOGY 3 credits
Provides information to students about the sociological aspects of sport. The course will educate
students about gender and sport, race and sport, economics in sport, media and sport, children
and sport, and intercollegiate athletics.
412 GENERAL MEDICAL ASPECTS 3 credits
Prerequisite: 3100:200/201; 3100:206/207; by permission. Covers various topics related to
sports medicine and general medical conditions. Students will gain perspectives and exposure
to a variety of allied health care professionals.
415 SEMINAR IN ATHLETIC TRAINING 2 credits
Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203. This is a senior-level athletic training course focusing on
the refinement of practical skills and preparation for the NATABOC certification examination.
420/520 SPORT MANAGEMENT 3 credits
This course seeks to explore, acquire, and discuss knowledge within the theoretical and applied
management practices of sport, fitness, and instructional programs.
422/522 SPORT PLANNING/PROMOTION 3 creditS
Analysis of marketing/promotions from a sport manager’s perspective. Emphasis on marketing
strategy, tactics and development in sport delivery systems.
424/524 SPORT LEADERSHIP 3 credits
This course has been designed to introduce the students to current issue related to leadership,
management, and supervision. Course also will examine current sport leadership research as
well as the fundamental governance structure of amateur and professional sport organizations.
430 SENIOR HONORS PROJECT: PHYSICAL EDUCATION* 1-6 credits
(May be repeated for a total of six credits) Prerequisites: senior standing in Honors College and
permission of student’s preceptor. Carefully defined individual study demonstrating originality
and sustained inquiry.
432 THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE & REHABILITATION: UE 3 credits
Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203. This course will address CAAHEP standards and guidelines
for competencies and proficiencies in exercise and rehabilitation techniques of the upper
extremity in a physically active population.
433 THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE & REHABILITATION: UE LAB 1 credit
Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203. This course will address CAAHEP standards and guidelines
for competencies and proficiencies in exercise and rehabilitation techniques of the upper
extremity in a physically active population.
436/536 FOUNDATIONS AND ELEMENTS OF ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION* 3 credits
Principles, components, and strategies necessary in providing motor activities for handicapped students
via application of a neurodevelopmental model and alternate methods. Three hours lecture.
439 ADVANCED ATHLETIC INJURY MANAGEMENT: UPPER EXTREMITY LAB 1 credit
Prerequisites: by permission only. Corequisite: 441. This course is designed to allow students to
learn, practice, and become competent and proficient in the psychomotor skills associated with
upper extremity evaluation as defined by the NATA. Includes a 300-hour clinical sport rotation.
440/540 INJURY MANAGEMENT FOR TEACHERS AND COACHES 2 credits
Prerequisites: 211. This course challenges the student to understand ways to provide and care for
the safety of individuals they teach or coach.
441/541 ADVANCED ATHLETIC INJURY MANAGEMENT/ 3 credits
UPPER EXTREMITY*
Prerequisites: 201, 240, 241, 3100:200/201/202/203. Corequisite: 439. This is a comprehensive
course designed for the student to display knowledge/psychomotor skills in injury
evaluation/recognition in the upper extremity.
442/542 THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES AND PHARMACOLOGY 3 credits
Prerequisites: 3100:200/201/202/203. Corequisite: 443. This course will promote student medical
and technical aspects of therapeutic modalities and pharmacological agents in the treatment
and rehabilitation of injured physically active individuals.
443 THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES AND PHARMACOLOGY LAB 1 credit
Prerequisites: 3100:200/201, 3100:202/203. Corequisite: 442. This course is designed to allow
students to learn, practice, and become competent and proficient in the psychomotor skills
associated with the use of therapeutic modalities and pharmacological agents in the practice of
athletic training as defined by the NATA.
444 THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE AND REHABILITATION LAB 1 credit
Prerequisites: 201, 302 and 3100:200/201, 3100:202/203. Corequisite: 445. This course is
designed to allow students to learn, practice, and become competent and proficient in the psychomotor
skills associated with the use of therapeutic exercise and current rehabilitation techniques
in the practice of athletic training as defined by the NATA.
* Students must be in the College of Education to take 300/400 level courses.
5550:Physical Education 2005-2006 259
445 THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE AND REHABILITATION 3 credits
Prerequisites: 201 and 302, 3100:200/201/202/203. Corequisite: 444. This is a comprehensive
course covering exercise prescription for injured active individuals, determination of therapeutic
goals and selection of rehabilitation techniques.
449 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS 3 credits
Prerequisite: senior level status and permission only. This class is a requirement for Athletic
Trainers and Exercise Science majors. This class presents the skills necessary for supervising a
health care facility.
450 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 3 credits
INTRAMURALS, AND ATHLETICS*
Prerequisite: instructor’s permission. Investigation of procedures for conducting physical education,
intramural, and athletic programs. Includes tournament designs, supplies and equipment,
liability, curriculum, and general administration. Three hours lecture.
451/551 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION IN 3 credits (20 clinical hours)
ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION*
Prerequisites: permission of advisor. Investigation, analysis, and selection of appropriate assessment
instruments, as well as methodology for determining instructional objectives and activities
for handicapped students. Three hours lecture.
452 FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION* 3 credits
Overview of the emergence of physical education as a profession and the supporting role of
underlying scholarly and scientific disciplines. Three hours lecture.
453/553 PRINCIPLES IN COACHING 3 credits (10 clinical hours)
Basics for becoming a successful coach. Discussion of principles applying to most sports, players
and coaches. Ten (10) clinical hours required.
455/555 MOTOR DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS* 3 credits
Prerequisite: permission of advisor. Task analysis essential to structuring activity sequences for
motor skills and lifetime fitness activities for handicapped students. Three hours lecture.
459 PRACTICUM SEMINAR 1credit
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. This course will focus on the professional development process,
including practicum preparation, resume development, interview skills and job search strategies.
460 PRACTICUM IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION* 1-6 credits (90-180 field hours)
Prerequisites: permission of advisor. Corequisite: permission of advisor. Practical work experience
with certified personnel in a discipline or profession related to physical education or sport
and exercise science. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.
462/562 LEGAL ASPECTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 2 credits
This course will overview legal and ethical elements of greatest concern to specialists in sport
and physical activity. Cases used to illustrate specific points. Topics vary.
465/565 PSYCHOLOGY OF INJURY REHABILITATION 2 credits
Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203. This course will address the cognitive and affective
aspects of injury and rehabilitation of injury. Specifically the stages of rehabilitation and techniques
to aid in the rehabilitation process.
467 PRACTICUM II 1credit
Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203. This course will allow the students to practice psychomotor
skills in the high school setting while being supervised by a certified athletic trainer.
470/570 ORTHOPEDIC INJURY & PATHOLOGY 3 credits
Prerequisites: 3100:200, 201, 202, 203. This course will discuss common musculoskeletal
pathology and surgical procedure associated with a physically active population.
475 ADVANCED ATHLETIC INJURY MANAGEMENT: LOWER EXTREMITY 3 credits
Prerequisites: 240, 241 and 201; 3100:200, 201, 202, 203. Corequisite: 476. This is a comprehensive
course designed for the student to display knowledge/psychomotor skills in injury evaluation/recognition
of the lower extremity.
476 ADVANCED ATHLETIC INJURY MANAGEMENT: LOWER EXTREMITY LAB 1 credit
Prerequisites: 201, 240, 241 and 3100:200/201, 3100:202/203. Corequisite: 475. This course is
designed to allow students to learn, practice, and become competent and proficient in the psychomotor
skills associated with lower extremity evaluation as defined by the NATA.
490,1,2,3/590,1,2,3 WORKSHOP* 1-3 credits each
Practical, intensive and concentrated involvement with current curricular practices in areas related
to physical education.
494 STUDENT TEACHING COLLOQUIUM 2 credits (20 clinical hours)
FOR PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION*
Prerequisites: Core courses, program studies courses; corequisite: Student Teaching, 495.
Students meet during student teaching to discuss concerns about student teaching and analyze
previous learning as it relates to their future as a professional educator.
495 STUDENT TEACHING FOR PHYSICAL 10 credits (480 field hours)
AND HEALTH EDUCATION*
Prerequisites: approval of the Student Teaching Committee, consideration based upon approved
application to student teaching, passing PRAXIS II subject test and approved portfolio. Corequisite:
494. Planned teaching experience in schools selected and supervised by the Office of Extended
Field Experiences.
497 INDEPENDENT STUDY* 1-6 credits (30-60 field hours)
Prerequisite: permission of advisor. Corequisite: permission of advisor. Analysis of specific topic
related to a current problem in physical education or sport and exercise science. May be repeated
for a maximum of 12 credits.