26 courses with the subject SSPE, 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.
SSPE 149Lifelong Fitness1
A course designed to be an introduction to lifelong fitness, which includes aerobic activities and weight training in order to gain knowledge and skills to develop total wellness. It includes the health and skill-related components of fitness.
A specialized study of physical education topics that may include sport management, sport science, and other courses as determined by the department chair or as proposed by instructors and/or professors in the department. Topics will vary from semester to semester.
This course is designed to empower students to cultivate an integrated approach to well-being that they can apply during their college years and beyond. The course helps students address the challenges and opportunities of college and equips them with practical tools and strategies to enhance their physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. The course focuses on achieving work/life balance through wellness, resilience, and mindfulness.
This course will consist of a lectures and labs to explore the most current research and applications in strength training and conditioning. This course will also provide practical strategies for administration and management in weight training and conditioning facilities. Student will have opportunity to seek certification as a strength and conditioning coach as part of this course.
An introduction to the application of learning principles and laws of motion regarding specific motor skills, skill acquisition, motor control and motor development. Areas of study include variables effecting the learner including perception, attention, and memory; and the learning environment including knowledge of results, practice, and transfer of learning. The basic locomotor, non-locomotor and manipulative movement skills will be included.
A foundations course for SSPE majors designed to study basic concepts of physical fitness and nutrition. Includes instruction in dietary management, basic body composition, assessment of individual fitness levels and activities designed to improve physical fitness.
SSPE 280Introduction to Sport Management and Recreation4
An introduction to sport management and recreation topics. Includes historical perspective, career tracks, professional opportunities, professional organization, programs of study, current issues and future trends.
A specialized study of physical education topics that may include sport management, sport science, and other courses as determined by the department chair or as proposed by instructors and/or professors in the department. Topics will vary from semester to semester.
A course designed to give the non-athletic trainers the basic procedures used in injury prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Principles and techniques are presented in lecture and laboratory format. Prevention and practical knowledge will be emphasized.
Junior or Senior standing or approval of instructor Credits: 4 hours
SSPE 330Kinesiology/Biomechanics4
A course designed to study the anatomical and mechanical principles of human movement. It includes the application of these principles to analyze human motion and sport skill analysis.
A course designed to study the scientific basis of physical exercise and its effects on the muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems. The lab will encompass the learning and application of many tests in the area of exercise physiology.
SSPE 340Principles of Sport Management and Recreation4
Foundation course for students as they prepare for a variety of sport management and recreation careers. The course covers fundamentals of management, recreation, marketing, finance, sales and communication as they relate to the sport industry.
This course is an introduction to facility management in relation to the fields of sport management and creation. The focus of the course will include management of indoor and outdoor spectator sports facilities, event and game day operations, proper marketing of a spectator sports facility, risks and liabilities associated with sports facility, as well as technologies related to facility management. The student will be required to complete an experiential learning activity approved by the instructor.
This course is designed to provide a basic knowledge of coaching, which includes strategy; practice, planning, and preparation; team management; and recruiting. In addition, it will assist students in developing and implementing their individual coaching philosophy. Based on the central question - “Do sports teach ethics and values and if so, how?”
A specialized study of physical education topics that may include sport management, sport science, and other courses as determined by the department chair or as proposed by instructors and/or professors in the department. Topics will vary from semester to semester.
A course designed to study leadership theory and management practices in sport organizations, including college, high school and recreational settings. Essential management skills are learned and practiced, with a focus on ethical and value-based leadership with diverse people and communities. Course content includes planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating sports events and leisure activities.
A course designed to study research designs and methods as applied to health, physical education and sport. It includes measurement and assessment techniques, evaluation instruments, and interpretation of results.
SSPE 450Psychological and Sociological Dynamics of Sport4
A course designed to study the psychological and sociological factors which impact the behavior of the coach and all students. It includes an analysis of the teaching/learning process, strategies for the gym and classroom, and classroom management skills.
A course designed to study public relations and marketing in sports. The relationship of sponsorship, licensing, finance, economics, and budgeting to marketing are investigated. Students will complete case studies and a sport marketing project as part of the course.
This course is designed to provide students with practical experience in coaching, exercise science or sport management. Students complete a minimum of 40 contact hours per credit hour under the supervision of a qualified professional in various job settings related to the sport industry. Students should select site(s) that will allow them to develop and enhance skills required in settings in which they are interested. A written report and supervisor evaluation is required at the conclusion of the practicum experience.
SSPE 479Seminar in Sport Management and Recreation4
A course designed as the culmination of students’ preparation for the “real world.” Students will research, present, and analyze their chosen area of concentration in sport science or athletic training. A variety of topics will be explored and the student and professor will determine a final research project. This class must be taken prior to the internship.
Junior standing or approval of department chair Credits: 4 hours
SSPE 490Internship4-8
An in-depth, culminating field experience for Sport Management and Exercise Science majors. The student is responsible for securing placement with an approved sport-related organization. Interns perform administrative and managerial functions under the guidance of an experienced professional in the selected field. A reflective paper, internship report, supervisor evaluation and oral presentation are required at the conclusion of the internship experience. Course credit is awarded based on total hours of supervised internship experience.
SSPE 479 or approval of department chair Credits: 4-8 hours
SSPE 495Independent Study in Sport1-4
A course designed to meet special needs or deficiencies a student has in health, physical education or sport. The chairperson and the student will select topics. The chair or appropriate faculty member will closely monitor the design, direction, and evaluation of the course.
Approval of advisor and department chair Credits: 1-4 hours
SSPE 499Special Topics1-4
A specialized study of physical education topics that may include sport management, sport science, and other courses as determined by the department chair or as proposed by instructors and/or professors in the department. Topics will vary from semester to semester.