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41 courses with the subject PESS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

PESS 120Aerobic Fitness []1

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.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 122Lifelong Health and Fitness []1

Study of appropriate physiological and psychological aspects to gain knowledge, experiences, and skills needed to develop and maintain a healthy and fit lifestyle.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 123Weight Training []1

Designed to offered systematic strength training programs and conditioning techniques.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 140Self-Defense for Women []1

Fundamental skills and techniques of fall, rolling, throwing and breakin holds. Specific emergency techniques of self-defense and specific safety skills.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 195Topics Course []1.00-4.00

Experimental, temporary or trial course for groups of students all engaged in the same topic. Topic varies from semester to semester or section to section. A specific content offering may be offered under a topics course number up to three times, after which departments must file for a permanent course number.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 221Coaching Wrestling []2

Theory and practice of coaching wrestling.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 249Anatomy/Kinesiology []4

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. Lab.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 250Coaching Soccer []2

Theory and practice of coaching soccer.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 251Coaching Basketball []2

Theory and practice of coaching basketball.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 253Coaching Swimming and Diving []2

Theory and practice of coaching swimming.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 254Coaching Hockey []2

Theory and practice of coaching hockey.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 255Coaching Football []2

Theory and practice of coaching football.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 256Coaching Baseball []2

Theory and practice of coaching baseball.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 257Coaching Track []2

Theory and practice of coaching track and field events.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 258Coaching Volleyball []2

Theory and practice of coaching volleyball.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 260Coaching Softball []2

Theory and practice of coaching softball.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 304Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries []3

Introduction to the care and management of athletic injuries commonly seen in participation of sport and exercise.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 349Human Physiology []3

Study of the basic systems of the human body and the mechanisms influencing them. Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): PESS249

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 370Principles of Coaching []3

Fundamentals of athletic coaching.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 399Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 431Coaching Practicum []1

g Supervised, practical experience in coaching settings. Pre-Requisite(s): PESS304

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 491Psychology of Sport []3

Examining sport in terms of motivation, performance, and the relationship between sport and human development.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 499Independent Study []1.00-16.00

Credit for independent work by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 600Graduate Research or Scholarly Activity []1.00-6.00

Credit for independent research by a single student arranged and supervised by a faculty member. Not intended for culminating project research such as thesis or starred paper.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 610Social and Cultural Issues in Sport and Physical Activity

[Credits: 3] Sport and physical activity as cultural forms, examination of subcultures, stratification, socialization and power relations.

Subject
PESS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 640Law and Sport []3

Provides insight into the development and implementation of sound policies, procedures, and safety regulations as the law pertains to athletics and recreational sports.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 654Advanced Theory of Competitive Athletics []3

Practical problems associated with coaching and training a competitive athlete through high school and college years. No one sport will be stressed.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 655Sport Psychology []3

Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of people in sport and exercise contexts, such as competitive sport, fitness, and rehabilitation. Theory and research in these aspects of sport psychology.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 658Finance and Marketing in Sports Management []3

Marketing and finance techniques unique to Sports Management.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 660Organization and Administration in Sports Management

[Credits: 3] Introduction to the organization and administration issues in management and leadership theory in Sports Management.

Subject
PESS
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 661Planning Physical Education and Sport Facilities []3

Principles, terminology, and standards for planning construction, use and maintenance of facilities.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 671Clinical III []3

Practical skills at an advanced level. Integrated lab. The course requires an average of 15 to 20 hours per week of clinical experience. Pre- Requisite(s): PESS664, PESS666, PESS670

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 672Clinical IV []3

Clinical immersion experience in an approved setting. Integrated lab. The course requires an average of 15 to 20 hours per week of clinical experience. Pre-Requisite(s): PESS671, PESS673, PESS675, PESS677

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 673Research Methods in Sports and Exercise []3

Research methods in human performance and Athletic Training.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 674Seminar in Athletic Training []3

Final application of skills learned in athletic training in preparation for the certification examination. Pre-Requisite(s): PESS671, PESS673, PESS675, PESS677 273

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 675Lower Body Rehabilitation []3

Examination of treatment of injuries to the lower extremities, lumbar spine, and sacroiliac joint in athletic and exercise activities. Integrate lab. Pre-Requisite(s): PESS664, PESS666, PESS670

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 676Sport and Exercise Nutrition []3

In-depth exploration of the nutritional needs of physically active individuals across the lifespan.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 688Practicum: Graduate Level []1.00-6.00

Observational learning experience. May include supervised work in a single setting.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 691Enrollment Continuation: Masters Level []1

Allows continuous enrollment for Master's students who have completed all required coursework, but are still working on a culminating project. Can be used in final term to meet Graduate Enrollment policy requirement.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 695Topics Course []1.00-4.00

Experimental, temporary or trial course for groups of students all engaged in the same topic. Topic varies from semester to semester or section to section. A specific content offering may be offered under a topics course number up to three times, after which departments must file for a permanent course number. According to Graduate School policy, there is a limit of 9 credits which applies toward a specific program.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
PESS 699Master's Culminating Project []1.00-6.00

A graduate only course that is used for completion of the culminating project of a Master's Degree, including Master's Thesis, Starred Paper and Creative Work. Six credits total are required for graduation for Thesis and Creative Work. Three credits are normally required for Starred Paper.

Subject
PESS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu

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