UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

A (G4) indicates that the course counts toward the health and physical education part of the general education requirements.

WELL 175: 3 s.h. Wellness: Concepts of Health and Fitness (G4)

This course offers a comprehensive discussion of the dimensions of wellness including such topics as physical fitness, nutrition, psychological well-being, stress management, AIDS and STDs prevention, addictive behaviors and chronic diseases. The course also includes useful and practical advice for adopting a wellness lifestyle that takes into account individual interests, goals and life situations.

WSSD 310 3 s.h. Physical Education for the Elementary School

Methods, materials, facilities and equipment for programs of health and physical education in elementary schools. Opportunities for observation of children at play, making equipment, program planning and teaching. Offered in fall, spring.

WSSD 311: 3 s.h. Standard First Aid and CPR

Preparation of students to develop skill and knowledge enabling them to administer first aid in the case of an accident or sudden illness. Certification in CPR and standard first aid according to American Red Cross standards.

WSSD 350: 3 s.h. Sport in America (W)

Examines selected major issues in American sport. Emphasis on developing an historical perspective of the origins and implications of recent developments in modern sport. Study of various issues that have influenced the development of sport-religion, economy, education, race, gender, social class, and politics; and explanation of ways sport has contributed to shaping the larger culture. Offered in fall, spring.

WSSD 352: 3 s.h. Health Education in Elementary Schools (Education Majors Only) (G4)

A survey of health content, history, philosophies, curriculum, textbooks and teaching aids for elementary and special education majors. Offered in fall, spring.

WSSD 395: 3 s.h. Leisure Activities for the Aged

Basic principles and concepts of planning, organizing and operating recreational programs in various settings. The approach of the course will be both theoretical and practical. Required for Gerontology majors. Offered periodically.

WSSD 450: 3 s.h. Kinesiological and Physiological Foundation of Coaching

The study of movement, specifically dealing with movement of the human body; including mechanics, laws of motion, anatomy and the detailed analysis of coaching activities. The functions of the various systems of the human body under stress of muscular activity; basic for the development and maintenance of physical fitness and sport. Offered in fall.

WSSD 480: 3 s.h. Theory and Techniques of Coaching

Theory and techniques of the function, organization and administration of athletics in the total education program. Certification in Drugs and Sport is available through the American Sport Education Program. Offered in fall, spring.

WSSD 483: 3 s.h. Medical-Legal Aspects of Coaching

Instruction in prevention, treatment and care of athletic injuries. Legal and moral responsibilities in supervising elementary and secondary student-athletes are discussed. Certification in Drugs and Sport is available through the American Sport Education Program. Offered in fall, spring.

WSSD 484: 3 s.h. Psycho-Social Foundations of Sport

The psycho-social factors affecting human behavior in modern society as applied to coaching situations and the historical development of sports programs. Offered in fall.

WSSD 486: 1-3 s.h. Topics

A thematic investigation of a significant athletic coaching topic with course structure and topic determined by the instructor prior to the preregistration period. The athletic coaching topics course can be taken multiple times for credit, but no topic may be repeated for credit. Offered in fall, spring.

WSSD 551: 3 s.h. Coaching of Sport

Open to coaches or prospective coaches of any sport. Develops the major area of knowledge pertinent to the profession of coaching. Presents the American Sport Education Program (ASEP), dealing with sport philosophy, sport psychology, sport pedagogy, sport physiology, sport first aid and sport management. Students may take the ASEP Level I certification exam. Qualities, obligations, responsibilities, and the various roles of a coach are discussed. Topics include sport governance, parent management, budget planning, equipment management, time management, liability guidelines for each sport, nutrition, weight training for each sport, the media, officials, and admissions and financial aid procedures. Offered periodically.

WSSD 582: 3 s.h. Sport Psychology

Focuses on the latest psychological skills training techniques for both coaches and athletes. Information from the annual conference on sport psychology for coaches will be presented. The latest techniques in neuro-linguistic programming and its implications for coaches and athletes will be utilized. Students will be introduced to and learn the latest mental training techniques of Olympic and professional athletes. Offered periodically.