Sports and Exercise Science

Courses

SPES1005: Fundamentals of Wellness

Credits 1
An approach to health and physical education relating the value of physical activity to the human body. The content of the course will be presented by utilizing lecture and laboratory sessions. The course emphasizes the "holistic" wellness approach to the individual regarding the dimensions of wellness.

SPES1020: Heart Healthy Activity

Credits 1
Wellness activities of adult fitness, aerobic fitness, cycling, lifeguarding, physical fitness, yoga, Pilates, Taekwondo, skiing and derivatives offered, swimming (intermediate), jogging/walking, and water fitness. This course fulfills one general education KINE activity requirement. May be repeated for elective credit but not for general education credit. Additional fee may be required.

SPES1030: Lifetime Sport Activities

Credits 1
Introductory skill, rules and play of a selected activity such as: archery, backpacking, badminton, bowling, golf, racquetball, rock climbing, soccer, softball, swimming (beginning), tennis, weight training, and volleyball (beginning and intermediate). This course fulfills the general education KINE activity requirement. May be repeated for elective credit but not for general education credit. Additional fee may be required.

SPES3350: Teaching Health in the Secondary Schools

Credits 2
Designed to provide knowledge and background in three divisions of health education: healthful living, school health services, and health education. Recognition of health problems of children and adolescents with the opportunity to develop competencies in handling methods and teaching techniques. Strategies appropriate to this subject field, instructional materials and tools, curricular structure common to this subject in the secondary school. Includes opportunities for candidates to observe and teach in a secondary classroom. (See EDUC7635) Field Experience: 20 to 40 hours depending on endorsement areas

SPES3360: Teaching Physical Education in Secondary Schools

Credits 2

Strategies appropriate to this subject field, instructional materials and tools, curricular structure common to this subject in the secondary school. Includes opportunities for candidates to observe and teach in a secondary classroom. (See EDUC7636) Field Experience: 20 to 40 hours depending on endorsement areas

SPES3380: Teaching Physical Education in K-8 Schools

Credits 2

This course introduces students to the basic principles of physical education for children in grades kindergarten through eight. Emphasis will be placed on the development of systematic physical education programming. Students will participate in simulated teaching experiences and/or field observations.

WELL1005: Psychological Foundations of Whole-Body Wellness

Credits 2

Explores key principles of the psychology of adjustment and how they apply to personal well-being. Students will examine factors that influence psychological health, learn strategies for managing stress and emotions, and develop practical skills for fostering resilience and positive relationships. The goal is to help students gain insight into their own mental and emotional well-being while applying psychological concepts to enhance their overall quality of life.

WELL1005L: Psychological Foundations of Whole-Body Wellness Lab

Credits 1

An overview of the principal issues in the development of lifelong habits that impact physical and mental wellbeing. Students will analyze a variety of aspects of their current physical health through short lectures and labs. They will then learn how to establish habits that they can carry throughout life allowing them to maintain their physical health. The intersection of physical health and mental wellbeing will be discussed and related back to the lecture portion of the class.