Graduate Courses List
COURSES (ATTR)
ATTR 525 Administration of Athletic Health Care Delivery Systems--3 hours.
Current issues in the organization and administration of athletic health care delivery systems in secondary, collegiate, professional, corporate, clinical, and industrial settings will be covered regarding the preparation
and subsequent role of the certified athletic trainer.
ATTR 540 Special Topics in Athletic Training--1-3 hours.
This course is devoted at each offering to a study of a contemporary topic or innovative development in athletic training. It may be repeated if different topics are studied, but no more than 6 credit hours may be counted toward a degree.
ATTR 610 Sports Injuries --3 hours.
A course for non-athletic trainers dealing with methods and techniques of prevention, recognition, initial care, and
rehabilitation of common athletic injuries. Prerequisite: experience with sports injuries, either as a participant or a
coach.
ATTR 643 Current Trends in Athletic Training--3 hours.
Current trends and treatment procedures in the field of athletic training. Seminar class with student presentations and written papers required. Prerequisites: 691 and instructor's permission.
ATTR 655 Clinical Experience I --2 hours.
Clinical experience in athletic training allows students to broaden their experience and to develop advanced clinical skills. Prerequisite: admittance into the graduate athletic training program.
ATTR 656 Clinical Experience II-- 2 hours.
Clinical experience in athletic training allows students to broaden their experience and to develop advanced clinical skills. Prerequisite: admittance into the graduate athletic training program.
ATTR 661 Athletic Trauma--Lower Extremity--3 hours.
Evaluation of athletic injuries to the lower extremity using advanced techniques. Special tests, radiological
evaluation, and surgical techniques will be discussed. Current literature will be read and abstracted by the students
ATTR 662 Athletic Trauma--Upper Extremity--3 hours.
Evaluation of athletic injuries to the upper extremity using advanced techniques. Special tests, radiological
evaluation, and surgical techniques will be discussed. Current literature will be read and abstracted by the
students.
ATTR 675 Therapeutic Modality and Rehabilitation Techniques--3 hours.
An investigation of the skills and techniques necessary to properly use therapeutic modalities and therapeutic
exercise for sports injury rehabilitation.
ATTR 676 Therapeutic Modality and Rehabilitation Theory--3 hours.
An investigation of the theoretical and teleological basis of sports injury rehabilitation, therapeutic modalities, and exercise equipment. Prerequisite: admission to the athletic training program.
ATTR 686 Rehabilitative Biomechanics --3 hours.
Tissue and joint biomechanics, kinematics, and kinetics of normal and abnormal movement as they relate to
sports injury evaluation and rehabilitation.
ATTR 691 Research Methods --3 hours.
Evaluation of the quantitative and clinical approaches to sports medicine research, including identifying problems, and designing, conducting, and reporting research.
ATTR 692 Independent Research in Athletic Training --1-3 hours.
Independent research on special projects as designed by students and their academic advisers. Course may be repeated with maximum of 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: approval of students' graduate athletic training faculty
adviser.
ATTR 698 Sports Injury Research Seminar--3 hours.
Students identify problems related to sports injury management (prevention, care, and rehabilitation) skills and techniques and then design and carry out a research project. Results must be presented in both written and oral forms on campus, and a journal manuscript must be submitted to a professional journal. Prerequisites: 691 and at least 15 additional hours of graduate athletic training course work.
ATTR 699 Master's Thesis--3 or 6 hours.
By arrangement with the chairperson of the student's thesis committee.
NOTE: Some courses in the 500 series are open to undergraduate students as 400 series. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature in these courses. A course taken at the 400 level may not be repeated at the 500 level.
Health, Safety Environmental Health Science Courses
Courses (HLTH)
515A Driver Education--3 hours.
Designed to prepare teachers and administrators in methods, materials, and administrative techniques related to effective driver education in the schools. Must be taken concurrently with 515B.
515B Laboratory Programs in Driver and Traffic Safety Education--3 hours.
A technical examination of the aims, objectives, and role of laboratory programs in driver and traffic safety education. A supervised student teaching experience. Must be taken concurrently with 515A.
516 Administration of Industrial Health and Safety Programs--3 hours.
Industrial health and safety program organization and operation; safety performance measurement; cost-benefit and economic feasibility analysis; employee selection, placement, and training; public relations; computer utilization. Prerequisite: master's degree candidate in health and safety or consent of instructor.
517 Community Health and Safety Resources--2 hours.
Structure and function of all resource agencies in the total community that contribute to human health and well-being, plus approaches utilized in the coordination of programs and services.
527 Special Subjects in Health and Safety--1-4 hours.
Application of basic principles and current processes of problem solving to health and safety matters. Procedures and approaches for the development of impact documents will be studied. Courses may be repeated as a
separate topic; however, the total credit received by a student for these courses may not exceed 6 hours.
535 Driver Education for the Handicapped--1-3 hours.
Gives driver education instructors an opportunity to investigate problems relative to handicapped students and to develop appropriate curricula and teaching materials needed in the field of driver education and traffic safety for special education students.
536 Seminar in Motorcycle Safety Education--3 hours.
Provides an opportunity for administrators, driver education instructors, and interested students for exposure and
discussion of current problems involving motorcycle safety education. Development of curricula and teaching
materials.
545 Innovative Teaching Techniques for Driver and Traffic Safety--3 hours.
Designed to prepare teachers to become competent in using simulation, radio communication, driving range, and
program learning as integral parts of the high school driver and traffic safety education program.
601 Research Methodology in Health and Safety--3 hours.
Emphasis on research methodologies leading to the development of a research problem. The course will discuss
problem and sample selection, data collection, and literature review.
602 Independent Research in Health And Human Performance--1-3 hours.
Independent research on special projects as designed by the student and his or her adviser. Course may be
repeated with a maximum of 3 hours credit.
603 Special Topics for Health And Human Performance--1-6 hours.
Interdisciplinary studies which emphasize experiences in contemporary topics, problems, and/or research
applicable to the disciplines of health, physical education, and recreation and leisure studies. (May be repeated
with a change in course content for a maximum of 6 credit hours.) Prerequisite: major student in School of HHP
or consent of instructor.
604 Research Design and Data Analysis in Health and Human Performance--3 hours.
Designed to familiarize graduate students with research design and data analysis including scientific methodology,
data collection, and statistical analyses. Includes an introduction to computerized data manipulation, analyses,
interpretation, and presentation.
605 Occupational Systems Analysis--3 hours.
An examination of occupational health and safety problems from a systems analysis perspective. Models which
analyze operational hazards are explored.
606 Human Factors/Ergonomics in Safety Management--3 hours.
An inquiry into the physiological, behavioral, and environmental variables which affect occupational health and
safety. Applications of ergonomic, behavior modification, and human factors management techniques are
reviewed.
607 Transportation Management--3 hours.
Examines the concepts and problems of transportation management. Major areas covered include: fleet
operation and maintenance, freight documentation, rate determination, weighing, and routing.
608 Safety Legislation, Litigation, and Compliance--3 hours.
An overview of legislation and record keeping requirements necessary for effective safety management
compliance. Regulations promulgated by OSHA, MSHA, EPA, and DOT will be examined along with litigation
strategies useful in loss prevention.
609 Applied Communications in Health and Safety--3 hours.
An overview of the methods available for improving workplace health and safety through effective
communications. Development of health and safety educational and promotional resources is emphasized.
610 Safety Inspection, Assessment, and Control--3 hours.
An introduction to workplace safety audit procedures. Occupational health and safety risk assessment and
control procedures will be analyzed.
611 Health Science for Adult Living--3 hours.
Advanced level of study dealing with fundamental and predominating health problems of the adult years,
emphasizing knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to healthful living.
612 Epidemiology and Infection Control of Environments--3 hours.
Epidemiology is the study of the following variables: cultural, geographical, ethological, religious, environmental,
occupational, reservoirs, vectors, hosts, and how these variables may cause injury and disease. The scope of the
course will also include the study of the natural history of disease and infection control as applied to the
workplace, public health establishments, and health care facilities. In addition, statistical analysis and study of
disease, including time, place, and person will be covered.
613 School Health Curriculum--3 hours.
Philosophy, principles, and practices dealing with health curriculum, course of study development, and review of
pertinent research. Designed for school personnel of all levels.
615 Current Issues in Driver and Traffic Safety Education--1-3 hours.
Investigate problems, research, curricula, teaching methods, and teaching material involving factors that are
currently related to driver performance; emphasis may change each semester. May be repeated for a maximum
of 6 hours.
617 Policy in Health and Safety--3 hours.
This course enables the student to develop systematic and analytical frameworks for understanding and analyzing
health and health care policy issues. It is designed to raise questions concerning practical issues in health care
policy and to introduce the student to analytical techniques relevant to health care decision-making.
619 Seminar: Health Program Planning, Coordination--3 hours.
The scope of the course will include the following program components: needs assessment, goal and priority
establishment, outcome measurement, resources, monitoring, evaluation, and effectiveness.
620 Critical Health Issues--3 hours.
Designed for the professional educator and other personnel from allied fields. Professional experience in small
and large group investigation and analysis of the critical issues confronting the health of mankind.
621 Special Topics in Health, Safety, and the Environment--1-3 hours.
Recent advances and research in school health education, safety management, community health education, and
environmental health; emphasis may change each semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
622 Administration of Health Programs and Facilities--3 hours.
Topic areas include: administrative processes; management and health care delivery; perception and motivation
work designs; technological resources for health; health facilities and environment; organizational efficiency and
effectiveness; health services planning; laws and regulations; quality assessment methods; and evaluation of
program costs.
623 General Safety and Safety Education--3 hours.
Designed to provide an overview of the major safety problems of our times and to promote safety education in
schools, social agencies, and the community.
624 Administration of School Health Programs--3 hours.
Total school health program including health services, healthful instruction, and healthful school living.
Relationships of school and community in educating the individual for better health. Programs for elementary,
junior high school, and senior high school levels are stressed.
625 Traffic Safety--3 hours.
Traffic legislation, principles of highway design and traffic control, and automotive transportation problems. Also
includes review of current traffic safety research. Prerequisites: general safety and driver education or
equivalents.
626 (526) Supervision and Management in Health and Safety--3 hours.
Supervisory methods, tools, and techniques designed to develop leadership qualities, to promote human
relations, and to upgrade contributions of employee personnel involved in various types of health and safety
programs.
627 Methods and Techniques for Community Health Planning and Coordination--3 hours.
Designed for community health and allied personnel engaged in agency and organizational responsibilities at all
levels, and for individuals planning to enter such work. Content ranges from data collection and program
planning through resources and communications.
628 Program Evaluation in Health and Safety--3 hours.
Advanced techniques and methods of selecting, constructing, and utilizing instruments for evaluating all phases
of health and safety programs, including development of evaluation reports. Actual practice in program
evaluation is included. Prerequisites: 613, 624, or current enrollment in same.
629 Field Research Project in Health or Safety--3 hours.
Comprehensive study and written report involving a specific problem related to health and/or safety.
Prerequisite: 601.
630 Foundations in Occupational Health and Safety Management--3 hours.
An understanding of fundamental concepts in accident theory and prevention. Emphasis will be on the
identification and development of comprehensive occupational health and safety management programs.
631 Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene--3 hours.
The course will focus on the industrial hygiene triad of recognition, evaluation, and control of potential physical,
chemical, and biological hazards. The underlying theories will be introduced in conjunction with practical
applications, demonstrations, and program development. Prerequisites: one year college-level, inorganic and
organic chemistry, and one semester of college algebra, trigonometry, or calculus.
632 Health Care Organization and Operation--3 hours.
An analysis of the development of the health care system in the United States; the role of health care in society;
methods of financing health care and cost-containment strategies; health care organization; current challenges in
health care management.
699 Master's Thesis--6 hours.
Arranged with student's thesis committee.
NOTE: Courses in the 500 series are open to undergraduate students as *400 series. Graduate students are
required to do additional work of a research nature. A course taken at the 400 level may not be repeated at the
500 level.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
COURSES (PE)
505 Coaching Education I--1 hour.
This course has been designed to provide practical, relevant information for beginning level interscholastic
coaches. The content is generic, rather than sport-specific. The coaches will be exposed to philosophy
(role of the coach, sportsmanship, code of conduct, etc.), growth and development (principles of conditioning,
weight training, nutrition, and chemical health), sports medicine (prevention, care, and rehabilitation of
common sport injuries), psychology (personal and social skills, effective communication, planning effective
instruction, motivating young athletes, positive coaching, etc.), sports management (legal responsibilities,
planning the season, scheduling practices and games, budgeting, etc.), and the IHSAA guidelines.
510 Coaching of Baseball--1-2 hours.
511 Coaching of Basketball--2 hours.
512 Coaching of Soccer--2 hours.
513 Coaching of Football--2 hours.
514 Coaching of Boys' Gymnastics--2 hours.
515 Coaching of Girls' Gymnastics--2 hours.
516 Coaching of Softball--1 hour.
517 Coaching of Swimming and Diving--2 hours.
518 Coaching of Tennis--1 hour.
519 Coaching of Track and Field--2 hours.
520 Coaching of Volleyball--1 hour.
521 Coaching of Wrestling--1-2 hours.
540 Women in Sport--3 hours.
An emphasis on history and the cultural development of the emerging sportswoman.
541 Organization and Administration of Physical Education--2 hours.
Problems in the organization and administration of a physical education program and an investigation of
material for their solution.
542 Assessment in Physical Education--3 hours.
Administration and interpretation of tests in fitness, strength, skills, and abilities as well as written tests and
basic statistics.
543 Special Topics in Physical Education--1-6 hours.
Designed to provide experiences in a contemporary topic problem and/or research (repeatable with a change
in course content for a maximum of 6 credit hours). Prerequisite: physical education major or consent of
instructor.
564 Perceptual Motor Behavior--2 hours.
Theories, methods, activities, and tests of perceptual motor abilities.
571 Analysis and Application of Rhythmic Forms for Dance--3 hours.
A theoretical and practical study of the significance of rhythmic forms of dance movement.
572 Creative Rhythms for Elementary Schools--2 hours.
A practical course planned to enrich the teaching skills of the classroom teacher.
574 Dance Composition: Designing, Structuring, and Staging--3 hours.
Theory and principles of composition and experiences in designing and staging dance works. Prerequisite: PE
353 or consent of instructor.
580 Physiology of Exercise--4 hours.
The application and interpretation of the principles of physiology involved in muscular activity. Current research
in physiology of exercise as well as laboratory experiences demonstrating these principles. Lab experience will
be part of this course.
582 Supervision of Adult Fitness Programs--3 hours.
This course is designed to assist future fitness professionals in understanding the principles and techniques of
supervising adult fitness programs. Practical experience supervising on-going programs will be part of the
course. Prerequisite: 480 or the equivalent.
583 Fitness and Aging--3 hours.
Identification of the characteristics of the aging person, the values of demographic data for gerontological
purposes, and discussion of the rationale for providing fitness and activity services for the aging in rural and
urban settings.
584 Applied Sport Biomechanics--3 hours.
Students develop both an understanding of the fundamental anatomical and mechanical concepts pertaining to
human movement and a systematic approach to qualitatively analyzing sport movements observed in a
teaching/coaching situation.
585 Data Processing in the Sport Sciences--3 hours.
Specialized data processing applications in exercise physiology, adult fitness, and biomechanics using the
FORTRAN programming language to create, manipulate, reduce, and analyze data. Statistical program
development will be included.
597 Adapted Physical Education--3 hours.
Exploration of modification of physical education program to meet the needs of students who are unable to
participate profitably in the regular program. Problems of preventive and corrective physical education are
studied.
601 Research in Health and Human Performance--3 hours.
Various research methods and techniques as they apply to research in health and safety, physical education,
and recreation and leisure studies. Critical analysis of published research in health and safety, physical
education, and recreation and leisure studies.
602 Independent Research in Health and Human Performance--1-3 hours.
Independent research on special projects as designed by the student and his/her adviser. Course may be
repeated with a maximum of 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: a major in the School of Health and Human
Performance and consent of instructor.
603 Special Topics in Health and Human Performance--1-6 hours.
Interdisciplinary studies which emphasize experiences in contemporary topics, problems, and/or research
applicable to the discipline of health, physical education, and recreation and leisure studies. (May be repeated
with a change in course content for a maximum of 6 credit hours.) Prerequisite: major student in School of
Health and Human Performance or consent of instructor.
605 Quantitative Analysis and Application to Exercise and Sport Science--3 hours.
Basic quantitative methods for design and analysis of basic and applied studies in physical education and
exercise science. Includes an introduction to computerized data manipulation, analysis, interpretation, and
presentation.
610 Psychology of Coaching--3 hours.
A study of the sociopsychological factors which influence the athlete-coach and athlete-athlete relationships.
615 Advanced Coaching Theory--1-3 hours.
A course designed to provide the athletic coach an opportunity to become acquainted with new and/or different
techniques, theories, and philosophies of the activity offered. A suitable research activity is an expected part of
the course requirements (repeatable with a change in course content for a maximum of 5 credit hours).
Prerequisite: student majoring in physical education or consent of instructor.
620 Design of Sport Facilities--3 hours.
This course has been designed as a comprehensive treatment of planning procedures used in developing
sporting complexes. Further, the student will learn how to evaluate older facilities in order to recommend
appropriate modernization projects.
621 Principles and Problems in Sports Management--3 hours.
A study of contemporary problems in sports administration. Case studies and simulated practicum experiences
will focus on budgeting, fund raising, purchasing, personnel, facilities, insurance, scheduling, and similar problems
in physical activity related programs.
622 Resource Development in Sports--3 hours.
This course has been designed to acquaint students with various budgeting methods, fundraising for sports
programs, and a systems approach to financial control and development. Further the student will begin to
understand how the price and market system, income, and employment affect the sport enterprise.
623 Legal Issues in Sport--3 hours.
An understanding of what to do if involved in a lawsuit; what to expect at a trial; defenses against negligence in
sport litigation; the handicapped athlete; discrimination and the athlete; governmental immunity and proprietary
function; case law relating to athletic scholarships, officials, injuries to spectators, sport facilities, and sport
equipment; the sports-related medical problems relating to team physicians and athletic trainers.
624 Sports Promotion --3 hours.
This course has been designed to assist students in developing promotional and public relation strategies for
sport programs. Further, the course will acquaint students with the structure of professional sports and
promotional and public relation systems within the professional sports world.
625 Design of Aquatic Facilities--3 hours.
This course has been designed as a comprehensive treatment of the planning procedures used in developing
community, residential, college and university, world class competitive facilities, and camp aquatic areas. Further,
the student will learn how to evaluate older facilities in order to recommend appropriate modernization projects.
626 Management of Aquatic and Sport Facilities--3 hours.
The course has been designed as a comprehensive treatment of applied management techniques used
specifically for the operation of aquatic and sport facilities. The course underscores the management needs
encountered in the operation of college and university facilities as well as large public multipurpose facilities such
as the Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis Indians Busch Stadium, and the Market Square Arena.
627 Organization and Administration of Intramural Sports--3 hours.
History and objectives, departmental organization, program of activities, units of competition for elementary
through college, scheduling procedures, promotional devices, and types of competition for individual and team
sports.
629 Internship--1-3 hours.
To provide insight into the administrative role through on-the-job experiences in adult fitness/wellness
programming, or sports management. Prerequisite: approval of the program adviser.
631 Curriculum in Physical Education--3 hours.
Fundamental principles applied in curriculum construction in the area of physical education. Criteria are
developed for the selection of program materials.
632 Trends in Teaching Physical Education--3 hours.
History, principles, and trends in the fields of health, physical education, and recreation and leisure studies.
635 Physical Education for Elementary Teachers--3 hours.
Approaches for presenting the program are explored and criteria are developed for selection of the program
material.
636 Instructional Strategies for Teaching and Coaching--3 hours
Centers on the development of effective instructional skills in the teaching and coaching environment. Specific
attention is paid to the design, implementation, and evaluation of learning experiences for students and athletes.
640 Philosophy of Physical Education--3 hours.
Consideration and significance of the various philosophical factors which influence physical education. Special
emphasis on analyzing facts and synthesizing them into a personal philosophy.
645 Readings in Contemporary Physical Education--3 hours.
Readings from the literature in various areas of physical education will be used to synthesize the subject matter
learned in previous courses and will serve as a culminating experience. Prerequisites: 601, a minimum of 20
hours of graduate work, and consent of adviser.
650 Problems in Adaptive Physical Education--3 hours.
In-depth knowledge and understandings for solving current problems and exploring recent issues in adaptive
physical education.
651 Practicum in Adaptive Physical Education--3 hours.
A practicum for students preparing to be teachers of the handicapped. Individual supervised experiences through
observation, field work, and assigned internships.
660 Motor Learning and Human Performance--3 hours.
Selected topics in the field of human performance and motor learning.
665 Sport in American Society--3 hours.
This course examines the issues and controversies of sport in American society through utilization of the
interdisciplinary literature.
666 Applied Sports Psychology--3 hours.
This course is designed to focus on the application of the principles of sport psychology for the competitive and
recreational athletes, coaches, and trainers. An emphasis will be placed on techniques and strategies which have
been used effectively to maximize skill performance, particularly meditation, biofeedback, and mental rehearsal.
680 Advanced Physiology of Exercise--3 hours.
Advanced treatment of the effects of acute and chronic exercise or lack of exercise on the human organism with
emphasis given to mechanisms. Additional attention will be devoted to controversies, traditional practices, fads,
and human performance. Prerequisites: kinesiology, physiology of exercise.
681 Seminar in Exercise Physiology--3 hours.
Critique of research and individual studies. Prerequisite: 680 or consent of instructor.
682 Fundamentals of Cardiac Rehabilitation--3 hours.
The study of the various phases in the rehabilitation of cardiac patients with particular emphasis to out-patient
programs. Rationale and development of a multiple intervention approach in the treatment of these individuals is
the focus. The study of the exercise program needs of other special populations will be examined.
685 Biomechanics of Sports Techniques--3 hours.
An analysis of the internal and external forces which act on a human body and the effects produced by these
forces. Prerequisite: undergraduate course in kinesiology.
688 Graded Exercise Testing and Exercise Prescription--3 hours.
The study of the use of graded exercise testing in the evaluation of exercise capacity. Modes of evaluation and
protocols for evaluation will be discussed with application of the results to normal and cardiac populations.
Practical experiences in the laboratory will include measurement involving treadmills, ergometers,
electrocardiography, and metabolic cart. Prerequisite: 680 or consent of instructor.
698 Seminar in Physical Education--1 hour.
Designed to serve as a culminating experience which will enable the student to bring together the subject matter
presented in the master's degree program. Students must have completed Physical Education 601 and a
minimum of 20 additional hours of graduate work prior to enrolling in the course. Prerequisite: consent of
student's adviser.
699 Master's Thesis--6 hours.
Arranged with the chairperson of student's thesis committee.
NOTE: Courses in the 500 series are open to undergraduate students as *400 series. Graduate students are
required to do additional work of a research nature. A course taken at the 400 level may not be repeated at the
500 level.
RECREATION AND SPORT MANAGEMENT
COURSES (RCSM)
604 Research in Recreation and Sport Management --3 hours.
This course has been developed primarily for the graduate student in recreation and sport management. It will
familiarize the student with scholarly research in the fields of recreation and sport management including research
terminology, research methodology, the spirit of systematic research, and reading, understanding, and interpreting
published research reports or articles found in professional publications.
610 Computer Applications in Recreation and Sport Management--3 hours.
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with how technology can be used to create, process, and
distribute information instantly. Students will develop an understanding of how web publishing, word processing,
desktop publishing, statistical applications, spreadsheets, and database management can be used in a recreation
and sport management environment. In addition, students will examine specialized software for budgeting, facility
management, league tournament scheduling, event management, registration, fitness management, and other tasks.
620 Recreation and Sport Facility Development and Management--3 hours.
This course discusses contemporary recreation and facility management and facility development of both new and
old complexes. The course has been designed to assist future recreation/sport/facility managers in developing an
understanding for the planning process in facility design; selection of architects, engineers, construction managers,
and contractors; site design; other aspects of building design including mechanical, electrical, acoustical, and
security and safety; design of swimming pools and outdoor facilities.
621 Human Relations and Communication in Recreation and Sport Management--3 hours.
In this course the students will review and discuss principles and problems in sport and sport facility management
relating to professional ethics, leadership, professionalism, procedure and policy development, strategic planning,
computer applications, and personnel management. It has been designed to assist future professionals in
developing skills in the above areas.
622 Financial Management and Development in Recreation and Sport--3 hours.
This course has been designed to expose the student to budgeting fundamentals, basic finance, and fund raising as it
relates to recreation and sport.
623 Law of Recreation and Sport--3 hours.
Professionals engaged in the administration, supervision, and teaching of physical activity as sport, athletics,
recreation, health and fitness have, over the past few years, become increasingly concerned about the possibility
of being named in a lawsuit. This course has been designed to assist the sports professional in developing a 'risk
management' program which will identify, evaluate, and control loss to property, clients, employees, and the
public. Further, the course will assist in the development of an understanding of the legal system and its many and
varied aspects; therefore, providing the sports professional with a sense of confidence and well-being when
confronted with a possible lawsuit.
624 Marketing for Recreation and Sport --3 hours.
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to marketing and promotion for recreation and sport. The
course will define recreation and sport marketing and discuss traditional and mainstream marketing concepts as
well as address promotion, advertising, telemarketing, and publicity.
625 Aquatic Facility Development and Management--3 hours.
This is a survey course designed to familiarize the student with basic management skills needed to manage aquatic
and sport programs and facilities. The focus of the course will include, but not be limited to, reviewing career
options in aquatic management, understanding the nature of leadership, appreciating the organization of resources,
developing an applied strategic plan, understanding change and paradigm shifts, management personnel, preparing
for personnel and program assessment, programming and scheduling, managing the marketplace, decision-making
process, managing the media, preparing for facility management, understanding ethics and social responsibility,
developing a computer usage plan, understanding governing bodies, preparing for program expansion and/or
reduction, understanding specific aquatic management issues, and appreciating the complexities of swimming pool
design and maintenance.
627 Management of Recreational Sports in Higher Education--3 hours.
This is a course designed to familiarize students with the operations of a college/university recreational sports
program, including intramurals, open recreation, non-credit fitness courses, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Students will be exposed to programming in intramural (competitive) activities, instructional programs and open
recreation, budgeting, funding, human resource management, marketing and promoting activities, program
development and evaluation, injury and security issues, and scheduling.
628 Recreation and Sport Seminar--3 hours.
This course has been designed to enable students to discuss current trends in recreation and sport management.
Students will select research problems and prepare a documented written response and an oral presentation for
the class followed by class discussion related to the topic.
629 Internship--3 hours.
This course has been designed to enable students to experience on-the-job training and begin developing a
network for future job opportunities.
630 Health, Fitness, and Sport Club Management--3 hours.
This course has been developed to assist students in understanding the complexities of operating modern day not-
for-profit and for-profit health, fitness, and/or sports clubs. Students will be exposed to managing human resources
and the planning process, financial management, marketing, and facility and risk management as each relates to club
management.
633 Current Issues in Recreation and Sport Management--3 hours.
An in depth examination of current issues relating to management in recreation. Students will study current issues
through research of current periodicals, on-site visitations to recreation agencies, interviews with practicing
professionals, and guest speakers.
690 Special Topics in Recreation and Sport Management--1-3 hours.
This course is devoted at each offering to a study of a contemporary topic or innovative development in recreation
and sport management. It may be repeated, if different topics are studied, but no more than 6 credit hours may be
counted toward a degree.
692 Research Project in Recreation and Sport Management--3 hours.
This course requires students to complete a research project. The research project is designed by the student and
his/her academic advisor. Prerequisite: approval of the student's graduate recreation and sport management faculty
advisor and successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in 601 and Physical Education 605.
699 Master's Thesis--3 hours.
The master's thesis is the culminating research experience for M.S. degree students in Recreation and Sport
Management.
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