Physical Education and Sport Science (PESS) Undergraduate Course Descriptions
PESS 106. Community First Aid and Safety
Training individuals to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening emergencies, such as respiratory or cardiac problems, sudden illness, or injuries to infants, children, or adults. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 115. Contemporary Activities
Fundamental skills and knowledge of contemporary physical activities. Activities will change as popularity dictates. May be repeated with different activities for a maximum of 4 Cr. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 120. Aerobic Fitness
Designed to enhance cardiovascular health by studying appropriate physiological principles. Students also will participate in one or more forms of aerobic exercises; e. g. walking, running, swimming, cycling, skiing, dancing, etc. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
+PESS 122. Lifelong Health and Fitness
Study of appropriate physiological and psychological aspects to gain knowledge, experiences, and skills needed to develop and maintain a healthy and fit lifestyle. 1 Cr. F, S, SUM.
PESS 123. Weight Training
Designed to offer systematic strength training programs and conditioning techniques. Optional grading for non physical education majors. 1 Cr. F, S.
+PESS 125. Social Dance (Diversity/MGM)
Basic skills and knowledge in social dance from a cultural and historical perspective. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 130. Skating
Skills involved in beginning figure skating, as well as recreational and power skating techniques. Student must furnish figure skates. Optional grading. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 131. Developmental Activities for PreK-6
Physiological, kinesiological and psychological concepts, principles and ideas pertaining to movement participation of PreK-6 school children. 1 Cr. F, S.
PESS 135. Swimming for Individuals with Special Needs
Designed especially for individuals who for psychological and/or physical reasons cannot participate in an inclusive swimming class. S/U grading. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 137. Swimming
Instruction in swimming, including basic strokes and related skills, personal safety skills, and endurance swimming. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 140. Self-Defense for Women
Fundamental skills and techniques of fall, rolling, throwing and breaking holds. Specific emergency techniques of self-defense and specific safety skills. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 144. Volleyball
Volleyball skills and techniques. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 152. Physical Fitness
Physical fitness tests, calisthenics, running, fitness, activities, leadership techniques. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 153. Ultra Fitness
Conditioning techniques and intense activities designed to increase and maintain fitness levels of the physically fit and well conditioned student. Permission of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 160. Slow Pitch Softball
Techniques, skills and strategy. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 200. Beginning Skiing
Basic skiing techniques and knowledge. Tow fee charged. Bus and equipment use for a fee are optional. S/U grading only. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 201. Intermediate Skiing
Techniques geared to those with some skiing experience. Students should have mastered beginning skills including snowplow turns, wedge turns, right and left, braking and stopping. Tow fee charged. Bus and equipment use for a fee are optional. S/U grading only. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 202. Cross Country Skiing
Beginning and intermediate work in ski touring. Physical conditioning and optimum attire and equipment are addressed. Cross country techniques on level terrain and uphill/downhill skills are covered. Students furnish own equipment. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 203. Snowshoeing
Basic techniques and knowledge. For beginners only. Snowshoes furnished. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 204. Advanced Skiing
Advanced skiing techniques applied to a broad range of terrain and snow conditions. Tow fee charged. Bus and equipment use for a fee are optional. S/U grading only. Prereq.: 201 or equivalent. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 206. Responding to Emergencies
Skills and knowledge necessary to give aid to victims of trauma or sudden illness. Red Cross first aid and adult, child, and infant CPR certifications available. 2 Cr. F, S, SUM.
PESS 213. Bicycling
Intermediate-level bicycling. Includes self-conditioning, bicycling. skills, safety considerations and tours. Student furnishes own bicycle. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 222. Bowling
Techniques and knowledge of bowling. Fee for equipment and lane. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 228. Racquetball
Terminology, fundamental skills of serving, forehand, backhand, and wall play. Singles and doubles games. Student must furnish own racquet, eye guard and balls. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 230. Tennis
Stroke development, rules, terminology, singles and doubles strategy. Student must furnish own racquet and balls. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 232. Badminton
Basic techniques and knowledge in badminton, including rules, strategies, and etiquette for single and doubles games. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 238. Archery
History, basic techniques for target shooting. Terms, rules and etiquette. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 248. Anatomy
An introduction to gross human anatomy. A study of the structure of the organs and organ systems of the human. Lecture and lab. 3 Cr. F, S, SUM.
PESS 249. Anatomy/Kinesiology
An introduction to gross anatomy and the study of human motion based on anatomical and mechanics principles. All major organs systems are addressed with emphasis placed on musculoskeletal application to exercise and sport. Lecture and lab. 4 Cr. F, S, SUM.
PESS 250. Coaching Soccer
Theory and practice of coaching soccer. 2 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 251. Coaching Basketball
Theory and practice of coaching basketball. 2 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 252. Coaching Gymnastics
Theory and practice of coaching gymnastics and tumbling. 2 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 253. Coaching Swimming and Diving
Theory and practice of coaching swimming. 2 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 254. Coaching Hockey
Theory and practice of coaching hockey. 2 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 255. Coaching Football
Theory and practice of coaching football. 2 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 256. Coaching Baseball
Theory and practice of coaching baseball. 2 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 257. Coaching Track
Theory and practice of coaching track and field events. 2 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 258. Coaching Volleyball
Theory and practice of coaching volleyball. 2 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 259. Coaching Tennis
Theory and practice of coaching tennis. 2 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 260. Coaching Softball
Theory and practice of coaching softball. 2 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 271. Skin and Scuba Diving
Techniques, knowledge and practices of skin and scuba diving (Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus). Emphasis on safety factors. Special fee for equipment rental. Prereq.: Special ear-sinus examination needed. 1 Cr. F, S, SUM.
PESS 275. Golf
Stroke development, rules, terminology, and strategies. Green fee required. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 290. Basketball
The basic skills and knowledge used in playing basketball. Optional Grading. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 300. Motor Behavior
Study of how humans learn motor skills during the developmental stages with emphasis on normal, delayed, and abnormal motor patterns. 3 Cr. F, S.
PESS 303. Orientation to Athletic Training
Orientation to the profession of athletic training. Requires a minimum of 8 to 10 hours per week observation in the athletic training rooms. Prereq.: 304 or currently enrolled in 304. 1 Cr. F.
PESS 304. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Introductory course to the field of athletic training, including scientific and clinical foundations of athletic training and sports medicine. Prereq.: 248. 3 Cr. F, S, SUM.
PESS 306. Officiating Basketball
Techniques and rules involved in officiating high school basketball. 1 Cr. S.
PESS 307. Athletic Training Clinical Experience I
Application of the required athletic training competencies from PESS 304 in specific clinical settings. Requires a minimum of 15 hours to a maximum of 20 hours per week depending on sport assignments. Prereq.: 304 and admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 1 Cr. S.
PESS 308. Athletic Training Clinical Experience II
Application of the required athletic training competencies from PESS 313 in specific clinical settings. Requires a minimum of 15 hours to a maximum of 20 hours per week depending on sport assignments. Prereq.: 307, 313 and admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 1 Cr. F.
PESS 309. Athletic Training Clinical Experience III
Application of the required athletic training competencies from PESS 314 in specific clinical settings. Requires a minimum of 15 hours to a maximum of 20 hours per week depending on sport assignments. Prereq.: 308, 314 and admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 1 Cr. S.
PESS 310. Athletic Training Clinical Experience IV
Application of the required athletic training competencies from PESS 315 in specific clinical settings. Requires a minimum of 15 hours to a maximum of 20 hours per week depending on sport assignments. Prereq.: HLTH 406, PESS 309, 315, 448 and admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 1 Cr. F.
PESS 311. Athletic Training Clinical Experience V
Application of the required athletic training competencies from PESS 316 in specific clinical settings. Requires a minimum of 15 hours to a maximum of 20 hours per week depending on sport assignments. Prereq.: HLTH 412/512, PESS 310, 316, 449 and admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 1 Cr. S.
PESS 312. Inclusive Techniques for Diverse Populations in Health and Physical Education
Inclusive teaching techniques, adaptations and modifications for children from diverse populations in health and physical education settings. PreK-12. Prereq.: 300. 3 Cr. F.
PESS 313. Athletic Injury Assessment-Lower Extremity
Scientific and clinical foundations of specific concepts relative to injury evaluation, management, and treatment of athletic injuries to the lower extremities. Lab. Prereq.: Admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 3 Cr. F.
PESS 314. Athletic Injury Assessment-Upper Extremity
Assessing the severity of athletic injuries and illnesses with emphasis placed on recognizing and evaluating signs and symptoms associated with illnesses and injuries to the upper extremities. Lab. Prereq.: 307, 313, and admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 3 Cr. F.
PESS 315. Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training
Theory, biophysical principles and the range of potential sports medicine applications for the various physical agent modalities are covered. Lab. Prereq.: HLTH 210, PESS 308, 314, 349 and admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 3 Cr. S.
PESS 316. Athletic Rehabilitation Techniques in Athletic Training
A comprehensive guide to the design, implementation, and supervision of rehabilitation programs for sports-related injuries, with an emphasis on the practical application of theory in a clinical setting. Lab. Prereq.: HLTH 406, PESS 309, 315, 448 and admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 3 Cr. F.
PESS 321. Officiating Women's Volleyball
Techniques, rules, problems and procedures. NAGWS rating possible. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 333. Teaching Dance
Methods and materials of teaching appropriate dance forms K-12. Instructor permission. 3 Cr. F, S.
PESS 339. Coaching Practicum
Practical experience in coaching settings. 1 Cr. F, S, SUM.
PESS 349. Human Physiology
Study of the basic systems of the human body and the mechanisms influencing them. Lecture and lab. Prereq.: 248 or 249. 3 Cr. F, S.
PESS 355. Competitive Sports for Women
Critical analysis of interscholastic and intercollegiate programs for girls and women. 2 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 358. Team Sport Skills and Teaching Techniques.
Team sport skills and teaching techniques for physical education teaching majors. Before student teaching. 3 Cr. F, S.
PESS 366. Lifeguard Training
Theory and practice in techniques of preventing water related accidents and management of aquatic facilities are identified in the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course. Prereq.: Strong swimming ability. 2 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 368. Water Safety Instruction
Instruction, methods and teaching techniques in swimming and related aquatic skills for certification in Red Cross Water Safety Instruction. Prereq.: strong, technically correct swimming strokes. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 369. Adapted Aquatics
Techniques and methods of teaching swimming designed for individuals with disabilities. Practical experience included. 2 Cr. SUM.
PESS 388. Physical Activity for Early Childhood
Design, delivery, and theories of physical activity and related concepts for teaching children from 3 to 8 years of age. Prereq.: 122 or equivalent. 2 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 398. Health and Physical Education for Elementary Teachers
Concepts, materials, programming and procedures related to teaching health and physical education to elementary children. 2 Cr. F, S, SUM.
PESS 405. Senior Seminar in Athletic Training
Trends in the field of athletic training/sports medicine, emphasizing prevention of adverse health conditions, sports trauma, management skills, and administration of athletic training programs. Prereq.: HLTH 406, PESS 310, 316, 449 and admitted to Athletic Training Education Program and PESS 316. 3 Cr. S.
PESS 432. Practicum I in Sports Management
Supervised experience in a recreational setting particular to the student's needs. Prereq.: 206, REC 415, 416, or consent of instructor. 2 Cr. F, S, SUM.
PESS 444. Internship in Athletic Training
Practical on-site clinical work experience for students in Athletic Training. Prereq.: Admitted to Athletic Training Education Program. 4, 8, or 12 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 490. Individual Research in Physical Education
Directed study in an approved emphasis area of the physical education major program. 1-2 Cr. DEMAND.
Physical Education and Sport Science (PESS) Courses for Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate Students
PESS 408/508. Philosophy of Sport
Objectives/values of sport in a contemporary society. 2 Cr. F.
PESS 423/523. Basic Electrocardiography
Study and measurement of the electrical activity associated with cardiac function. Prereq.: 349 or permission of instructor. 3 Cr. S.
PESS 425/525. Workshop in Track and Field
Uses a learn-by-doing approach to track and field activities. Special emphasis will be placed on biomechanical analysis of events as well as coaching and officials certification. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 430/530. Seminar: Topical
Selected topics in physical education. May be repeated to maximum of 6 credits. 1-3 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 439/539. Social Skills and Initiative Activities
Adventure games, initiative problems, and trust activities which foster cooperative social skills and attitudes in children and youth. 1 Cr. DEMAND.
PESS 448/548. Biomechanics
The application of anatomy and physics to the study of human motion. Lecture and lab. Prereq.: 248 or 249 and PHYS 231 (or instructor's permission). 3 Cr. S.
PESS 449/549. Physiology of Exercise
A study of the physiological effects upon the human body. Lecture and lab. Prereq.: 349. 3 Cr. F, S.
PESS 450/550. Training and Conditioning Theory
Physiological, biochemical, and neuromuscular adaptations of training and the design of endurance, strength, and power training programs in order to enhance human performance in sport and fitness. Prereq.: 248 or 249, and 349, or BIOL 202 and 204. 3 Cr. F.
PESS 456/556. Administration of Interscholastic Athletics
History and objectives of national, state and local control, and modern challenges in interscholastic athletic programs. 2 Cr. S, SUM.
PESS 461/561. Assessing Motor Performance of Children with Disabilities
Techniques and procedures for assessing motor performance of children with disabilities emphasizing available assessment tools, interpretation of data, preparation of Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs), and due process. Prereq.: 312 or consent of instructor. 3 Cr. S.
PESS 462/562. Programming for Students with Disabilities: Grades PreK-6
Curricular programming, teaching techniques, and adaptations and/or modifications for students with disabilities in physical education settings, grades PreK to 6. 2 Cr. F.
PESS 463/563. Programming for Students with Disabilities: Grades 7-12
Curricular programming, teaching techniques, and adaptations and/or modifications for students with disabilities in physical education settings, grades 7 to 12. 2 Cr. S.
PESS 464/564. Developmental/Adapted Physical Education Practicum I: Grades PreK-6
Practical experiences teaching children with disabilities through direct delivery and/or consultation services in grades PreK to 6 physical education settings. S/U grading only. 2 Cr. F.
PESS 465/565. Developmental/Adapted Physical Education Practicum II: Grades 7-12
Practical experiences teaching children with disabilities through direct delivery and/or consultation services in grades 7 to 12 physical education settings. S/U grading only. 2 Cr. S.
PESS 491/591. Psychology of Sport
Examining sport in terms of motivation, performance, and the relationship between sport and human development. 3 Undgr. Cr. 2 Gr. Cr. S.
