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Dr. William E. Johnson, department head
Virgil Henson Activities Center, Room 217, 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.
Teacher certification is available in secondary
sports and exercise sciences, all-level sports and exercise sciences and
elementary teaching with specialization in sports and exercise sciences.
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.
Sports and Exercise Sciences Core
Requirements Option I (Major Code: 117)
Sports and Exercise Sciences Core
Recreation and Leisure Requirements
(Major Code: 137)
Sports and Exercise Sciences Core
Teacher Certification Core Requirements
(Refer to the Division of Education section of this catalog for full
certification.)
Sports and Exercise Sciences (Teacher Certification Core)
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)
105. Body Fitness and Conditioning. Exploration of a variety of fitness and conditioning routines in order to best design a personalized program. (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)
119. Advanced Treadmill Walking and Conditioning. Prerequisite: 118 or consent of instructor. Designed as an advanced-level continuation of a fitness-walking program using an elevated, non-motorized treadmill. (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)
122. Advanced Weight Training. Advanced development of fundamentals of scientific weight training. (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)
143. Scuba Diving. Preparation in technical and practical skills of underwater diving. Successful completion of course certifies student for self-contained breathing-apparatus use in diving situations. (1 0 2)
144. Advanced Scuba Diving. Prerequisite: 143 or permission of instructor. Further development of scuba-diving skills. (1 1 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)
156. Advanced Western Dance. Prerequisite: 155 or instructor's permission. Further development of western dance skills including line dances, etc. (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)
170. Advanced Bowling. Prerequisite: permission of department. Further development of bowling skills and experience in team and individual bowling-league practice. (1 0 2)
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)
178. Advanced Racquetball. Prerequisite: permission of department. Further development of racquetball 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)
205. Officiating Football. Rules and development of skills in officiating football. (3 3 0)
206. Officiating Basketball. Rules and development of skills in officiating men's and women's basketball. (3 3 0)
207. Officiating Baseball and Softball. Rules and development of skills in officiating baseball and softball. (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)
217. Consumer Health/Consumer Survival. Information and suggestions on becoming a knowledgeable consumer. Emphasis on all types of insurance, selection of medical, pharmaceutical and mortuary professionals, and avoidance of deceptive practices. Includes current shopping strategies, warranties and consumer legalities. (3 3 0)
220. Theory and Practice of Football/Track and Field. Development of teaching skills in football and track/field. Also includes history, rules, theory, officiating and contemporary practices of each. (3 3 0)
224. Theory and Practice of Basketball/Baseball. Development of teaching skills in basketball and baseball. Also includes history, rules, theory, officiating and contemporary practices of each. (3 3 0)
230. Theory and Practice of Tennis, Badminton and Pickleball. Development of skills in tennis, badminton and pickleball. History, rules and officiating. (3 3 0)
231. Theory and Practice of Archery, Golf, and Weight Training. Techniques and skills necessary to instruct archery, golf and weight training with emphasis on error recognition and correction strategies. Practical experience with school-age students is required. (3 3 0)
232. Theory and Practice of Soccer and Volleyball. Development of teaching skills in soccer and volleyball. Includes history, rules, theory, officiating and contemporary practices of each. (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)
238. Coaching Girls Basketball. Designed for those preparing to coach girls basketball. (3 3 0)
240. Coaching Soccer. Designed for those preparing to coach soccer. (3 2 2)
250. Essential Elements of Wellness for Young Children. Essential elements of health and physical education as they relate to wellness of young children. Students will be presented content and strategies for development of concepts, knowledge and behaviors necessary for a lifestyle of optimal wellness. (3 3 0)
301. Perceptual Motor Movement. Interrelationship of movement and perceptual skills. (3 3 0)
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)
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)
310. Sports Officiating. Concepts, issues and skills relevant to conduct of sporting events from the point of view of the sports official. Topics include the role of sport in various settings, rules of selected sports, legal issues affecting officials, contest and tournament design, stress and the referee, and evaluation of the official. (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)
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)
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)
399. Special Topics in Sports and Exercise Sciences. Exploration and overview of selected areas of study within the realm of sports and exercise sciences that have recently surfaced as significant in the field. May be repeated once. (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)
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)
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)
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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