(Formerly offered as ESLE 160.) Either semester. One credit. Two 1-hour laboratory periods. This course may be repeated once for credit. Students majoring in Kinesiology may repeat five times for a total of six credits in six different topics.

A variety of lifetime sports and skills are offered. The teaching of each activity will be geared to individual, dual, and team sport activities.

Fall semester. First seven weeks. One credit. Open to all students. Pre-athletic Training students enroll as sophomores. Mansell

A survey class to explore general considerations of recognizing and treating athletic injuries. This section covers training and conditioning, nutrition, environment, and legal issues.

Fall semester. Second seven weeks. One credit. Open to all students. Pre-athletic Training students enroll as sophomores. Mansell

A survey class to explore general considerations of recognizing and treating athletic injuries. This section covers tissue healing, rehabilitation, modalities, taping, and bandaging.

Spring semester. First seven weeks. One credit. Open to all students. Pre-athletic Training students enroll as sophomores. Mansell

A survey class to explore general considerations of recognizing and treating athletic injuries. This section covers the lower extremity

Spring semester. Second seven weeks. One credit. Open to all students. Pre-athletic Training students enroll as sophomores. Mansell

A survey class to explore general considerations of recognizing and treating athletic injuries. This section covers the upper extremity, head, face, neck, abdomen, thorax, and spine.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 201.) Second semester. Three credits. Morrone

The camper, counselor, and cabin group; understanding problems of discipline and morale; maintaining physical and mental health; program organization; camping leadership; camp administration.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 203.) Second semester. Three credits. Shivers

Historical background of the recreational service movement; the significance of recreational service in society; and professional opportunities in the field of recreational service.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 204.) First semester. Three credits. Servedio

The evolvement of present day recreational service, and basic concepts.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 205.) First semester. Three credits. Shivers

Recreational Rehabilitation for special populations. The practice of therapeutic recreational service for clients in treatment centers or communities.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 226.) Either semester. One credit for each sport form. Must be taken for two credits, not to exceed four credits. Open to EKIN majors only. Staff

Specialization in several individual, dual and team sport forms. Appropriate apparel required.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 227.) First semester. Three credits. Open to sophomores.

Selection and implementation of physical activities, guided by motor skill development of children.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 228.) First semester. Three credits. Garrett

Learning of motor skills: practice, feedback, motor programs, transfer, memory, retention.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 230.) First semester. Three credits. Hurwitz

Historical perspective of sport: ancient and modern Olympics, physical education, collegiate sports, participation by women.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 234.) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PNB 264 and 265. Open only to Athletic Training Concentration first year students. Consent of program director required. Casa

The multi-dimensional approaches to rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The restoration of strength, range-of-motion, neuromuscular control, balance, cardiovascular endurance, and other components will be covered as it applies to specific athletic injuries.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 235.) Either semester. Three credits. Open to EKIN majors only.

Identification and evaluation of injuries and illnesses, and appropriate care. Immediate care, follow up procedures, and common medical emergencies.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 236.) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite:SOCI 107 or 107W, or SOCI 115 or 115W. Yiannakis

Sport as an institution. Sociological issues involving gender, race, and intercollegiate, professional, and children's sports.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 238.) Second semester. Three credits. Tomporowski

Psychological perspectives of sport participation. Motivation, self-confidence, attentional focus, anxiety/arousal levels.

Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PHYS 101Q or 121Q, PNB 264 and PNB 265. Open only to Athletic Training Concentration first year students. Consent of program director required.

Techniques and rationale pertaining to treatment and prevention of athletic injuries through the modalities of heat, cold, electricity, massage, ultrasound, and others. Also, the pharmacology of therapeutic medications.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 248.) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PNB 264 and PNB 265. Armstrong, Maresh, Van Heest

An organ systems approach to optimal human performance including metabolism, energy transfer, nerve transmission, muscle contraction, endocrine control, and cardiopulmonary physiology.

First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PNB 264 and PNB 265. Open only to Athletic Training Concentration first year students. Consent of program director required.

Hands on instruction/demonstration/practice/implementing of basic emergency procedures, training room procedures, and taping/bracing/wound care procedures. Also, the first of four practical field experiences.

Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PNB 264 and PNB 265. Open only to Athletic Training Concentration first year students. Consent of program director required.

Hands on instruction/demonstration/practice/implementing of basic rehabilitation modalities and conditioning procedures. Also, the second of four practical field experiences.

First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PNB 264 and PNB 265. Open only to Athletic Training Concentration first year students. Consent of program director required.

Hands on instruction/demonstration/practice/implementing of basic evaluation and treatment procedures of specific body regions. Also, the third of four practical field experiences.

First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PNB 264 and PNB 265. Open only to Athletic Training Concentration second year students. Consent of program director required. Casa

Acquaint students with the recent research in the field, the components of conducting and publishing research in the field, and preparation for research endeavors at the graduate level.

Second semester, even years. Three credits. Prerequisite: PNB 264 and PNB 265. Open only to Athletic Training Concentration students. Consent of program director required. Casa

Administrative/Management concerns for the athletic trainer. Insurance, budgeting, counseling, facility design, hiring, record keeping, and other issues will be covered.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 256.) First semester. One credit. Required of undergraduate students in the teacher preparation program leading to teacher certification.

Physical fitness concepts that relate to health.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 257.) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PNB 264 and PNB 265. Open to any EKIN major. Consent of program director required. Casa

The focus of this class is the prevention of athletic injuries via the proper implementation of strength and conditioning principles. To include frequency, intensity, recovery, periodization, components of a fitness program, ergogenic aids, and protective bracing.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 258.) Second semester. Four credits. Prerequisite: PNB 264, PNB 265, and either EKIN 248 or consent of instructor. Armstrong, Maresh, Van Heest

An applied approach to the physiological mechanisms and adaptations influencing sport and exercise: optimal nutrition, body composition, exercise training, ergogenic aids, aging, cardiovascular health, and environmental factors.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 259.) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: ESLE 258 or consent of instructor. Van Heest

Health fitness programming; a management perspective.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 260.) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PNB 264 and PNB 265.
Open only to Athletic Training Concentration first year students. Consent of program director required. Casa

Techniques and procedures that athletic trainers use to evaluate injuries to the extremities. Includes history, observation, palpation, special tests, manual muscle testing, blood flow, nerve function, and other injury specific skills.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 261.) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: EKIN 263.

Physical fitness assessment and individualized fitness programs.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 262.) Credits by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. May be taken more than one semester, but total credits cannot exceed three. Prior to registration, students must apply for Directed Observation and provide for their own transportation.

Mentors include educators, recreationists, athletic trainers, sport professionals.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 263.) Spring semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: EKIN 258.

Human anatomy and its application to physical activity, exercise and sport. Van Heest

(Formerly offered as ESLE 266 and ESLE 267.) Either or both semesters. Three or six credits.

Teaching procedures for physical education in secondary schools.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 272.) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Biology: PNB 264-265. Garrett

Qualitative analysis of linear and angular motion, force and torque, momentum, energy, equilibrium, projectiles, aerodynamics.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 273.) First semester. Four credits. Three class periods and laboratory/clinic periods by arrangement. Prerequisite: Biology: PNB 265. Castagno

Physical activity for persons with disabilities.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 277.) Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: EKIN 266. Open only to students in the School of Education. Application, signed by the advisor, must be made to the Coordinator of Student Teaching for the fall semester prior to March 1; for the spring semester prior to October 1.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 280.) First semester. Three credits. Shivers

Planning, implementation, programming, evaluation, and treatment team functions for clients, using systematic practice.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 281.) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisites: ECON 111, 112. Open to EKIN majors or with consent of instructor.

This course introduces the basic concepts, principles, and tools for sport marketing.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 282.) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: SOCI 107 or 107W or SOCI 115 or 115W. Yiannakis

An examination of the functions of leisure (& tourism) for society and the individual, with special emphasis on life satisfaction, self actualization over the life course, gender issues, and societal constraints with regard to leisure satisfaction.
 

(Formerly offered as ESLE 283.) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: EKIN 204. Servedio

Programming activities in public and private agencies emphasizing personnel needs, facilities, marketing, and organization.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 284.) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: EKIN 204. Servedio

Management practices, legal issues, budgeting, and supervision.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 285.) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: EKIN 203, EKIN 205. Shivers

Adaptive programming for clients with permanent disabilities.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 286.) Either semester. Three credits. Open to EKIN majors only. Morrone

Contemporary issues in sport and physical education: leadership, communication, time management, future trends.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 289.) Second semester. Three credits. Shivers

Group dynamics and interpersonal behavior theories with leadership techniques for field application.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 290.) Either semester or summer. Variable. Prerequisite: In accordance with departmental policy, students will have completed all academic course work in their concentration excluding Sport Medicine/Athletic Training prior to undertaking the internship. May be repeated for credit. Open to EKIN majors only.

Field service or experiences in cooperating agencies

(Formerly offered as ESLE 292.) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: PNB 264 and PNB 265. Open only to Athletic Training Concentration first year students. Consent of program director required. Casa

Evaluation and treatment skills for athletic injuries to the head, face, neck, trunk, spine, thorax, and abdomen. Acute first-aid considerations in life-threatening situations will also be covered in-depth.

Both semesters. Three credits. Open only to EKIN Honors Students.

The student will meet with EKIN faculty members and attend laboratory/program staff meetings to survey the opportunities available for future Honors Thesis research.

Both semesters. Three credits. Prerequisite: EKIN 295 or consent of instructor. Open only to EKIN Honors Students.

The student will identify specific Honors Thesis research questions and will write a library research paper that will serve as the thesis Literature Review.

Both semesters. Three credits. Prerequisite: EKIN 295 and EKIN 296 or consent of instructor. Open only to EKIN Honors Students.

The student will collect and interpret data and will write the Honors Thesis, completing work begun during EKIN 296.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 298.) Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit with a change in content.

(Formerly offered as ESLE 299.) Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only to seniors with consent of the Department Head. May be repeated for credit with a change in content.

Laboratory or library research to expand understanding of a specialized topic in sport, leisure, or exercise sciences.