The Wellness and Recreation major will prepare students for employment at public or private recreation facilities and related enterprises
PSYC 102 – Intro to Psychology
3 credit hours
Introductory psychology with units in learning, human development, problem solving, perception, emotion, motivation, personality, social behavior, behavior disorders, and therapy.
PSYC 108 – Lifespan Psychology
3 credit hours
Human development from conception to death (child, adolescent, adult psychology). Emphasis on the plasticity, multidimensionality, multi-directionality, and historical embeddedness of human change.
BIOL 216 – Anatomy & Physiology
4 credit hours
A course designed for non-biology majors that study the structure and function of the human body. Includes how the various systems of the body work with homeostasis. Three lectures and one lab per week.
KINS 150 – Introduction to Kinesiology
3 credit hours
This course is designed to provide students with history, principles, career opportunities, and job requirements in the fields of sport, health and human performance. Offered fall & spring semesters.
KINS 218 – Prevention & Care of Sports Injuries
3 credit hours
Theory and practical application involving prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Required of all students seeking a coaching certification.
Prerequisite: BIOL 216
KINS 334 – Tests & Measurements in Kinesiology
3 credit hours
Theory and practical application involving prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Required of all students seeking a coaching certification.
Prerequisite: MATH 102 or higher
EXSC 390 – Exercise Science Practicum
1 credit hour, taken twice
A Kinesiology capstone course in which students will integrate knowledge and skills learned in the progression of their education. Students will conduct research and produce a presentation-quality manuscript and/or poster for display at a local, regional, or national conference.
Prerequisite: Senior standing
Pre/Co-requisite: KINS 334 or MATH 303
KINS 110 – Wellness & Fitness
3 credit hours
This course is designed to improve movement efficiency and provide knowledge of recreational activities. Included will be the effects of exercise on the body, basic nutrition, an introduction to relaxation and stress management techniques, and basic weight training principles. Offered fall & spring semesters.
KINS 160 – First Aid and CPR/AED
1 credit hour
This course is designed to provide the opportunity for students to learn current methods and concepts in administering First Aid and CPR to accident victims. American Heart Association certification may be obtained for Adult, Child & Infant CPR, and Adult, Child & infant AED. Students will demonstrate knowledge, both written and applied, in the concepts described above. This course is not available to be taken via remote learning. Lab fee required. Offered fall and spring semesters.
KINS 208 – Leadership in Sport, Exercise, & Recreation
3 credit hours
Leadership theories and techniques for professionals working in the field of sport, exercise, and recreation. The course will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to enhance the performance of others, including students, athletes, clients, and consumers
KINS 210 – Camp Management and Outdoor Education
3 credit hours
Preparation for duties of camp counselors and camp leadership positions; practical experience built around camp craft skills for outdoor living.
KINS 221 – Teaching Individual and Team Sports
3 credit hours
Theory and practice of the fundamentals, methods, and materials of teaching individual and team sports. Offered fall and spring semesters. Lab fee required.
KINS 227 – Community Health
3 credit hours
Hygiene of the basic systems of the body with emphasis on care, functions and disorders, natural and acquired defenses against disease, elements of preventive medicine, and modern standards of sanitation. Exploration of causative community factors; diagnosis of disease and programs to combat these conditions.
356 – Pre-Internship
1 credit hour
This course will prepare students for an internship in a subsequent semester. Topics/activities include: Employer expectations, workplace etiquette, workplace attire, workplace behavior, resume and cover letter writing, mock interviews. Culmination of course is an interview with a prospective employer with the aim of securing an internship position. Failure to obtain an internship position will preclude registration.
357 – Internship
1-6 credit hours
Extensive work experience in an area related to student’s major field of concentration under the direct supervision of a regular faculty member and an on-site work supervisor. Approval of the faculty member, work supervisor, and division chair must be secured in advance of registration. This course may be taken more than once, for up to a total of 6 hours maximum credit per declared major. University guidelines specify a student must perform a minimum of 40 hours of meaningful work per credit hour earned. The division chair will oversee all internships credits.
SMGT 377 – Recreational Program Planning
3 credit hours
Recreation program planning is an essential part of health promotion and wellness and recreation. This course will lead students through the process of building a recreation program from the idea to the implementation. The course center around a semester-long project where students must plan, budget, implement, evaluate and maintain a recreation/health promotion program. Offered fall.
SMGT 251 – Theory and Practice of Officiating
2 credit hours
Students will obtain proficiencies in the fundamentals, techniques, rules, procedures, and professional attitudes required of officials for football, basketball, baseball, softball, and volleyball. Offered fall & spring semesters.
SMGT 260 – Field Experience I
1 credit hour
An opportunity for students to survey pre-career opportunities, observe industry-relevant practices and content, and initiate professional networking. Course is repeatable once for credit;2 credit hours maximum.
SMGT 319 – Concepts of Coaching
3 credit hours
This course provides an overview of the concepts that are essential in the preparation of sport coaches in secondary schools. Students will evaluate the current theoretical perspectives in the field of sport psychology and critically evaluate the current research in coaching sports. Topics include: developing a coaching philosophy, evaluating theories in motivation, understanding team dynamics, communicating effectively, and improving player performance. Offered fall semester.
Prerequisite: Junior standing
SMGT 351 – Paradigms in Sport
3 credit hours
A systematic assessment of contemporary sport programs focusing on the development and application of leadership skills across various sport platforms. Topics include a historical overview of sport, examination of necessary management skills, exploration of different sports and settings, and the progression of leadership expertise necessary for success in the industry. Offered every spring/fall; occasional summer.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
KINS 336 – Organization & Administration of PE
3 credit hours
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively manage physical education and athletic programs. Areas of focus include K-12 public and private schools, as well as K-12 public and private recreational facilities. Offered fall and spring semester.
Prerequisite: Junior standing
EXSC 205 – Theory/Practice of Strength & Conditioning
3 credit hours
This course is designed to give students an understanding of how a collegiate strength and conditioning program operates, while also providing the opportunity to work directly with student-athletes. Offered fall and spring semesters.
EXSC 377 – Motor Development and Behavior
3 credit hours
This course acquaints students with motor development patterns across the lifespan (infancy through older adults). Additionally, students will be made aware of normal and abnormal development as well as have practical experience assessing motor development in pre and school age children as well as in older adults. Offered fall semester
Prerequisite: PSYC 102 and EXSC 205
SMGT 445 – Sport Facility & Event Management
3 credit hours
This course examines the fundamental knowledge, skills, and concepts pertaining to the planning, organization, publicity, and management of sporting events. Additionally, the course will address the ongoing operation, maintenance, development, and planning of sport and leisure facilities.
Prerequisite: Sport Management majors only; others by permission of instructor.
SMGT 454 – Fundamental Legal Topics in Kinesiology
3 credit hours
This course focuses on safety, negligence, and liability in sport. Designed to help ADs, coaches, educators, facility managers, program directors, etc., develop the knowledge and skills to recognize and eliminate dangerous situations before they become problematic. Offered spring semester.
Prerequisite: Sport Management majors only; others by permission of instructor.