Physical Education and Sport Science (PESS) Permanent Workshop Descriptions
These courses are not intended to support a graduate degree program but are intended to respond to identified needs of post-baccalaureate students. Please refer to the all-university course section in this bulletin to determine the maximum number of workshop credits which may be applied to graduate degrees.
PESS 522. Workshop: Appropriate Games and Activities for Teaching Basic Skills.
Workshop for elementary/physical education teachers. The theme is "Games with
a Purpose." 1 credit DEMAND.
PESS 525. Workshops in Track and Field.
Uses a learn-by-doing approach to track and field. Special emphasis will be placed on biomechanical analysis of events as well as coaching and officials certification. 2 credits DEMAND.
Physical Education and Sport Science (PESS) Graduate Course Descriptions
PESS 508. Philosophy of Sport.
Objectives/values of sport in a contemporary society. 2 credits F, S, SUM.
PESS 523. Basic Electrocardiography.
Study and measurement of the electrical activity associated with cardiac function. Prereq.: 349 or permission of instructor. 3 credits S.
PESS 530. Seminar: Topical.
Selected topics in physical education and/or sport science. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. 1-3 credits DEMAND.
PESS 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 credit DEMAND.
PESS 545. Computer Applications in Health and Physical Performance.
Applications of computer technology as it relates to the disciplines of health, physical education, recreation and sport science. 2 credits DEMAND.
PESS 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 credits S.
PESS 549. Physiology of Exercise.
A study of the physiological effects upon the human body. Lecture and lab. Prereq.: 349 3 credits F, S.
PESS 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 credits F.
PESS 556. Administration of Interscholastic Athletics.
History and objectives of national, state and local control, and modern challenges in interscholastic athletic programs. 2 credits S, SUM.
PESS 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 credits S.
PESS 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 credits F.
PESS 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 credits S.
PESS 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 credits F, S.
PESS 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. 3 credits F, S.
PESS 591. Psychology of Sport.
Examining sport in terms of motivation, performance, and the relationship between sport and human development. 2 credits F, S.
Physical Education and Sport Science (PESS) Courses for Graduate Students Only
PESS 601. Research Methods in Physical Education and Sport Science.
Selection of research topics, searching literature, test construction, descriptive methods, laboratory research, application of statistical procedures, formal writing, and experimental design in physical education and sport science domains. The course is also designed to help the student prepare for work on a starred paper or thesis. 3 credits S.
PESS 602. Research Seminar.
Research and seminar presentation on selected topics related to physical education and sport science. May be repeated to a maximum of two credits. Prereq.: consent of department. 1 credits DEMAND.
PESS 605. Introduction to Sport Management
Overview of program and field of sport management; career options; expectations of the program including core course, the thesis or internships. In addition students will learn the basics and expectations of graduate level writing. 1 credit DEMAND.
PESS 610. Social and Cultural Issues in Sport and Physical Activity.
Sport and physical activity as cultural forms, including the examination of subcultures, stratification, socialization and power relations. Offered every 3rd semester. 3 credits
PESS 612. Current Issues in Sport Management
Identify, research, report and discuss current trends and issues in sport management. 2 credits DEMAND.
PESS 615. Human Movement: A Neurological Approach.
The neurological foundations of movement and abnormal movement patterns as a result of genetics, trauma, environmental influences, and disease upon the nervous system. 3 credits F, ALT.
PESS 616. Current Issues in Developmental/Adapted Physical Education.
Current issues relevant to students with disabilities, such as: state and federal mandates, education, physical activities, competitive sports, health and wellness, exercise science, and sports medicine. 3 credits F, ALT.
PESS 618. Ethics in Sport Management
Ethical theory and principled moral reasoning in the analysis of ethical issues that arise in sport and sport business. 2 credits DEMAND.
PESS 620. Seminar in Exercise and Sport Science.
A discussion and evaluation of current research in the fields of biomechanics and exercise physiology will be held. By the end of the semester students will develop, write, and present a thesis proposal. Prereq.: PESS 630 and PESS 631, or permission of instructor. 3 credits F.
PESS 624. Internship in Exercise and Sport Science.
Course is designed to provide exercise and
sport science graduate students with a research, clinical or applied experience outside of the university environment. Prereq.: 625 and 626. 3-8 credits DEMAND.
PESS 625. Laboratory Techniques in Exercise and Sport Science I.
Development of proficiency in common laboratory procedures used in exercise and sport science. Topics include: ECG, pulmonary function, body composition, test protocols, oxygen uptake, and lactate threshold. Prereq.: undergraduate exercise physiology course. 3 credits F.
PESS 626. Laboratory Techniques in Exercise and Sport Science II.
Development of proficiency in common laboratory procedures used in exercise and sport science. Topics include: EMG, 2D and 3D cinematography, ground reaction forces, center of pressure and acelerometry. Prereq.: undergraduate anatomy and biomechanics (or physics) courses. 3 credits S.
PESS 628. Numerical Analyses in Exercise and Sport Science.
Development of proficiency in statistical application and techniques that are used to
numerically analyze exercise and sport science data. Topics include: differentiating and
filtering of positional data, spectral analysis (FFT) of EMG and force data. Prereq.: 626 and 631, spreadsheet proficiency or computer programming experience. 3 credits DEMAND.
PESS 630. Advanced Principles in Exercise Physiology.
Review of fundamental principles and
concepts in exercise physiology that are relevant to fitness and sport performance. It is
intended to assist the exercise science students in their preparation for the content exam. Prereq.: undergraduate exercise physiology course. 3 credits F.
PESS 631. Advanced Principles in Biomechanics.
Review of fundamental principles and concepts in biomechanics that are relevant to injury prevention and sport performance. It is intended to assist the exercise science students in their preparation for the content exam. Prereq.: undergraduate anatomy and biomechanics (or physics) courses. 3 credits S.
PESS 632. Seminar in Physical Education and Sport Science.
Issues in coaching, teaching and/or supervising in school settings. 3 credits DEMAND.
PESS 633. Readings and Research in Physical Education and Sport Science.
Selected readings on current topics in physical education and sport science. 1-4 credits DEMAND.
PESS 637. Practicum I in Sports Management.
Supervised experience in an off-campus recreational setting peculiar to the student's needs. Prereq.: consent of instructor. 1 credit DEMAND.
PESS 638. Practicum II in Sports Management.
Supervised experience in an off-campus athletic
setting peculiar to the student's needs. Prereq.: consent of instructor. 1 credit DEMAND.
PESS 640. Law and Sport.
Provides insight into the development and implementation of sound policies, procedures, and safety regulations as the law pertains to athletics and recreational sports. Rotation: F, S, SUM. 3 credits
PESS 652. Assessment in Physical Education and Sport Science.
Critical study of assessment in physical education, sport science and other related areas. 3 credits DEMAND.
PESS 654. Advanced Theory of Competitive Athletics.
Practical problems associated with coaching and training a competitive athlete through high school and college years. No one sport will be stressed. Rotation: F, S, SUM. 3 credits
PESS 658. Finance and Marketing in Sports Management.
Marketing and finance techniques unique to sports management. 3 credits F.
PESS 660. Organization and Administration in Sports Management.
Introduction to the organization and administrative issues in management and leadership theory in sports management. Rotation: F, S, SUM. 3 credits
PESS 661. Planning Physical Education and Sport Facilities.
Principles, terminology, and standards for planning construction, use and maintenance of facilities. 3 credits DEMAND.
PESS 680. Internship in Sports Management.
On-site administrative internship in athletic and/or recreational sports setting under the cooperative supervision of an administrator and university supervisor. Prereq.: 640 and 660 or equivalent. 2-6 credits DEMAND.
PESS 690. Seminar: (Topical).
Selected topics of interest/need in physical education and sport management. May be repeated to a maximum of 7 credits. 1-3 credits DEMAND.
PESS 699. Thesis.
1-6 credits F, S, SUM.
