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Dr. Bill E. Johnson, department head
Virgil Henson Activities Center, Room 217, WTAMU Box
60216 (806) 651-2370
The Department of Sports and Exercise Sciences is
responsible for offering activity classes meeting West Texas A&M
University core physical education requirements, certification of teachers
for public schools in Texas and preparation of students in sports and exercise
sciences and preparation of students in recreation. The multi-purpose building
provides outstanding facilities for various programs the department offers.
Activity classes are designed to create interest
and develop skills in recreational sports to enable persons to use leisure
time to benefit physical and mental health. Emphasis is placed on both
individual and small-group recreational sports with portions of each class
devoted to understanding the relationship of personal physical fitness
to lifetime participation in vigorous activity.
Programs leading to teacher certification are available
in secondary physical education, all-level physical education and secondary
health (second teaching field only).
University Core Curriculum Requirements,
49 hours total
NOTE: Students majoring in agriculture are required to select from
these courses to meet University Core Curriculum requirements.
Requirements:
SES core (15 hours)
Sports and Exercise Sciences Core
Requirements Option I (Major Code: 117)
Sports and Exercise Sciences Core
Note: For teacher
certification requirements , refer to the division of education of this catalog.
*Students must contact the division of education for teacher certification
requirements.
Major in Sports and Exercise Science (All level PE teaching ) (Major Code: 462)
Note: For teacher
certification requirements , refer to the division of education of this catalog.
*Students must contact the division of education for teacher certification
requirements.
Sports and Exercise Sciences (SES)
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
[Courses in brackets indicate Texas Common Course Numbering System
equivalents.]
101. Lifetime Wellness Activities. Eclectic selection of lifelong exercise and leisure activities which will enhance the quality of life. Possible activities include hiking, weight training, bowling, gold, archery, tennis and walking/jogging. The relationship of each activity to physical and mental well-being will be emphasized. (1 0 2)
102. Weight Training. History and fundamentals of scientific weight training. (1 0 2)
113. Recreational Basketball. History, rules and fundamentals to develop recreational skills in basketball.( 1 0 2)
116. Recreational Volleyball. History, rules and fundamentals to develop recreational skills in volleyball. (1 0 2)
117. Recreational Softball. History, rules and fundamentals to develop recreational skills in softball. (1 0 2)
118. Walking for Fitness and Fun. Designed to examine fitness walking (the most popular form of exercise in America) as an activity to improve health and fitness. Adopting exercise (walking) into a lifetime behavior is the main goal of this course. (1 0 2)
120. Water Aerobics. Introduction to a variety of aerobic routines and activities conducted in a pool environment. Swimming skills are not required. (1 0 2)
125. Karate. Development of basic skills of self-defense as related to the sport of Karate. (1 0 2)
126. Advanced Karate. Prerequisite: 125 or permission of instructor. Further development of skills of self-defense in the sport of Karate. (1 0 2)
140. Beginning Swimming. Swimming skills for non-swimmers. (1 0 2)
145. Swimming for Fitness. Develop basic knowledge, understanding and appreciation of physical fitness. Improvement of student's physical-fitness level through aquatic activities. (1 0 2)
146. Aerobic Dancing. Series of easy-to-learn dances to increase cardiovascular fitness and muscle tone. (1 0 2)
151. Bowling. History, rules and fundamentals to develop recreational skills in bowling. (1 0 2)
152. Golf. History, rules and fundamentals to develop recreational skills in golf. (1 0 2)
154. Tennis. History, rules and fundamentals to develop recreational skills in tennis. (1 0 2)
155. Western Dance. Basic steps, formations, terminology and fundamentals to develop recreational skills in western dance. (1 0 2)
158. Western Horsemanship I. Grooming, saddling, bridling, mounting, seat and hands; riding on wester saddles. Basic safety and interpreting equine behavior. Elementary horsemanship for students with no previous experience. May be used to meet one hour of sports and exercise sciences activity. Same as ANSC 158. (1 0 2)
159. Riflery. Instruction in beginning .22 caliber rifle/pistol and .177 caliber air rifle marksmanship skills and safety practices. (1 0 2)
160. Racquetball. History, rules and fundamentals to develop recreational skills in racquetball. (1 0 2)
164. Western Horsemanship II. Prerequisite: 158 or permission of instructor. Development of balanced seat, hands and posture at natural gaits of the western stock horse. Emphasis on control of the horse through use of primary and secondary aids. Welfare and communication considerations for effective horse-human relationships. May be used to meet one hour of required sports and exercise sciences activity. Same as ANSC 164. (2 0 4)
165. English Riding and Jumping I. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Introduction to principles of forward-seat riding with emphasis on control and use of primary and secondary aids. Use of caveletti and introduction to jumping. Safety considerations for jumping. May be used to meet one hour of required sports and exercise sciences activity. Same as ANSC 165. (2 0 4)
171. Advanced Golf. Prerequisite: permission of department. Further development of golf skills and experience in match and stroke play. (1 0 2)
173. Advanced Tennis. Prerequisite: permission of department. Further development of tennis skills and experience in singles and doubles competition. (1 0 2)
199. Recreational Activities. Seasonal recreational activities. (1 0 2)
203. First Aid/CPR [PHED 1306]. First aid and responding to emergency injuries and illnesses. Involves lecture presentations and practical experiences. (3 3 0)
204. Foundations and Principles [PHED 1301]. Scientific principles involved in understanding biomechanical foundations of movement and physiology of exercise and fitness with historical background and psychological/sociological implications of sport. (3 3 0)
209. Health for the Individual. Survey of major health concepts and issues. Designed to provide knowledge and methods to make responsible choices for a healthy lifestyle. (3 3 0)
210. Athletic Training I. Prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses. (3 2 2)
233. Coaching and Officiating Track and Field/Cross Country. Coaching fundamentals and analysis of duties and responsibilities of officials in track and field/cross country with practical experience.(3 3 0)
234. Coaching Football. Designed for those preparing to coach football. (3 3 0)
235. Coaching Basketball. Designed for those preparing to coach basketball. (3 3 0)
236. Coaching Baseball. Designed for those preparing to coach baseball. (3 3 0)
237. Coaching and officiating volleyball. Prerequisite: 116 or consent of the instructor. Coaching fundamentals and analysis of the duties and responsibilities of officials in volleyball with practical experience in officiating.( 3 3 0 )
239. Coaching and officiating Soccer. Coaching fundamentals and analysis of the duties and responsibilities of officials in soccer with practical experience in officiating.( 3 3 0 )
261. Clinical Experience in athletic Training I. Prerequisite: admissions to the athletic training education program (ATEP). First of six athletic-training, clinical education courses. Foundations to pursue an athletic -training career.( 2 1 2 )
262. Clinical Experience in athletic Training I. Prerequisite: 261. Second of six athletic-training, clinical education courses. Athletic-training experience with pre-season, athletic-training administrative and athletic-training service provision.( 2 1 2 )
302. Structural Kinesiology. Principles of anatomy and human movement. (3 3 0)
303. Safety. Foundations of safety focusing on accident prevention and injury control in home, workplace and community. (3 3 0)
304. Measurement and Evaluation Techniques. Basic statistical designs, test administration, data collection and principles of evaluation. Practical experience with school-age students is required. (3 3 0)
305. Lifetime Leisure Skills. Introduction to selected coverage of leisure programs, activities and specific skills which contribute to personal wellness. ( 3 3 0)
306. Human Sexuality and Family Living. Background information for understanding sexuality, family living, preparation for marriage and family health problems related to sexuality. (3 3 0)
307. Programming for exceptional individuals. philosophy and techniques of successful inclusion in school and special setting of individuals with disabilities. Theories of aging , biological mechanisms of the aging process and the role of physical activity in those physiological functions influenced by age. (3 3 0 )
308. therapeutic exercise. Prerequisite: 210, 302. Designed from students to attain competency in procedures and techniques used in sports rehabilitation . Specific indications , contraindications, physiological effects and resistance methods.( 3 3 0 )
309. Therapeutic Exercise and Modalities. Prerequisite: 210. Theory and application of therapeutic exercise and physical modalities in treatment of sports-related injuries. (3 3 0)
316. Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco. Effects of drugs, alcohol and tobacco on physiological, mental, and psychological health and well-being with a focus on prevention education for self-responsibility. (3 3 0)
320. Movement Activities. Acquisition of fundamental (locomotor, manipulative and stability) psychomotor movements and basic sports skills through games, rhythms and self-testing activities for ages five to 10. (3 3 0)
321. Motor Learning. Assessment of motor development in individuals, infant to adult; instructional applications of motor skills to appropriate levels of development; design of motor skill acquisition sequences for basic motor skills of running, jumping, throwing, catching, striking, kicking and for complex sport motor skills. (3 3 0)
325. Health Needs of Children. Knowledge of health needs and problems of children in the school health program. (3 3 0)
331. Athletic training evaluation I- Lower Extremity. Prerequisite 210. Lower extremity evaluation techniques and injury/illness conditions to assist in assessment of injures.( 3 2 2 )
340. sports nutrition. Review of knowledge associated with nutrition strategies used to enhance sport and exercise performance. (3 2 2)
332. Athletic training evaluation II- Upper Extremity. Prerequisite 210. Upper extremity evaluation techniques and injury/illness conditions to assist in assessment of injures.( 3 2 2 )
335. Adventure Education. Techniques and application of an instructional process using activities in the natural environment to promote and enhance sociological, educational, recreational and overall personal growth of the participant. (3 3 0)
341. Physiology of Exercise. Physiological adaptations made by the human body in adjusting to various activities. (3 3 0)
342. Personal Fitness Concepts. Comprehension of concepts in cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, body composition, stress and nutrition. Ability to design, implement and conduct personal fitness programs is expected. Practical experience with school-age students is required. (3 3 0)
345. Stress and Mental Health. In-depth study of stress and mental health as it relates to the mentally healthy person as a foundation of well-being. (3 3 0)
350. Theory and practice of football/Track and field. Skills , techniques , strategies and rules required for performance in football and track and field. Application of movement principles, including components of motor learning , exercise physiology and biomechanics in football and track/field. (3 3 0 )
351. Theory and practice of Basketball/Baseball/Softball. Skills , techniques , strategies and rules required for performance in basketball, baseball and softball. Application of movement principles, including components of motor learning , exercise physiology and biomechanics in football and track/field. (3 3 0 )
352. Theory and practice of Racquet Sports. Skills , techniques , strategies and rules required for performance in tennis, badminton, racquetball and pickleball. Application of movement principles, including components of motor learning , exercise physiology and biomechanics in football and track/field. (3 3 0 )
353. Theory and practice of Archery/Golf. Skills , techniques , strategies and rules required for performance in archery and golf. Application of movement principles, including components of motor learning , exercise physiology and biomechanics in football and track/field. (3 3 0 )
354. Theory and practice of Soccer and Volleyball. Skills , techniques , strategies and rules required for performance in soccer and volleyball. Application of movement principles, including components of motor learning , exercise physiology and biomechanics in football and track/field. (3 3 0 )
355. theory and practice of traditional games/Sports. Variety of recreation , multicultural and non traditional games, as well as outdoor adventure education for lifelong participation. ( 3 3 0 )
356. theory and practice strength training and conditioning. Research and finding and established scientific principles of resistance training for development of muscular strength , power and endurance. Practical applications to technique, program development and competition. ( 3 3 0)
363. clinical experience in athletic training III. Prerequisite: 262. Third of the six athletic training , clinical-education courses. Athletic-training experience with collision sports and knowledge regarding common injuries during collision type injuries.( 2 1 2)
364. clinical experience in athletic training IV. Prerequisite: 263. Fourth of the six athletic training , clinical-education courses. Common injuries associated with throwing.(2 1 2)
372. Camp Counseling. For students, teachers, counselors and prospective camp counselors who anticipate an opportunity to do group leadership in schools or camps. (3 3 0)
382. Outdoor Living. Knowledge, techniques and skills for safe enjoyment of family and individual camping. (3 3 0)
401. Programming Leadership. Designing, implementing and evaluating recreational and leisure programs for all populations. (3 3 0)
412. Advanced Athletic Training. Prerequisite: 302. Traumatic injuries as related to sports and physical education activities. (3 3 0)
413. Sports Conditioning. Prerequisite: 341 or consent of instructor. In-depth study of the scientific principles concerning strength, flexibility, endurance, speed, power, conditioning capacity for athletics and physical education, and the means to improve these characteristics. (3 3 0)
422. Exercise and Sport Pedagogy. Prerequisite: junior standing or consent of instructor. Techniques and practice of instructing exercise and sport skills including organizational strategies and objectives, and lesson design. (3 3 0)
425. Psychology and Sociology of Sports. Fundamental concepts of individual and group behavior in the contexts of play, recreation, sport and exercise. Topics include learning, motivation, risk-taking, group behavior, arousal, aggression in sport, personality and sport, youth behavior and stress in sport. (3 3 0)
426. sports sociology. analysis of sport as a social institution and interrelations between sport and societal subsystems. analysis of contemporary problems associated with sport: race relations, the traditional and emergent role of women, leisure behavior, aggression and violence, and political and economics concerns. ( 3 3 0)
430. Organization and Administration. Development of administrative skills related to leadership roles: budgeting, purchasing, facility planning, legal implications and management functions related to personnel. (3 3 0)
440. sport and exercising testing. Prerequisite: 341. Hands-on training and theoretical background needed to competently asses levels of health/fitness in a sport or exercise population. lecture/lab content structured to prepare students for taking the ACSM Health/Fitness or Exercise Specialist certification. ( 3 2 2 )
441. sports biomechanics. Prerequisite: 302. Principles of mechanics to the study of human motion. Emphasis on theory and quantitative analysis.( 3 2 2)
450. Recreation Internship. Supervised internship in recreational agencies as prescribed and arranged by the department. Translation and extension of recreational knowledge in professionally supervised practice with individuals, groups and communities. (1-6 0 0)
465. clinical experience in athletic training v. Prerequisite: 364. Fifth of the six athletic training , clinical-education courses. Experience with common injuries associated with running sports.(2 1 2 )
466. clinical experience in athletic training VI. Prerequisite: 365. Capstone of six athletic training , clinical-education courses. Broad based internship experience outside the university athletic-training setting. Practical experiences directed by interacting with clinical instructor and assisting in athletic training as assigned by clinical instructor. (2 1 2 )
490. Independent Study in Sports and Exercise Sciences.
Prerequisite: approval of department head. Independent study, under direction
of a faculty member, within the fields of exercise and sport. May be repeated
once for credit. (3 0 0)
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