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** Required for Community Health Services Concentration only.
Health Education, grades K-12 Students pursuing teacher certification in Health Education for Kindergarten through Grade 12 must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. They take the required major and collateral courses listed above and HLTH 401, The Teaching of Health. In addition, they must follow the professional sequence outlined in the Teacher Education Program . Allied Health Services Major Twenty-four (24) credits must be completed at or recognized
by an academically accredited institution prior to transfer to Montclair
State.
This eighteen semester-hour minor is designed especially for Liberal Arts students and other selected majors seeking to enhance their academic and/or professional preparation through selected study pertaining to the broad spectrum of health care delivery and related services. Following careful consultation with a departmental advisor, each candidate develops a sequence of coursework in three major areas: (1) Foundations of Health Study; (2) Basic Content in the Health Disciplines; and (3) Processes of Development, Implementation and/or Evaluation, particularly as these elements pertain to the respective major field of study. The basic objectives of the Health Studies Minor are to: (1) enhance career opportunities related to a student’s major academic and/or professional interests; (2) increase opportunities for continuing and advanced education in the health professions and/or in health-related disciplines; and (3) expand individual awareness of significant personal and community health issues, while providing for the refinement of one’s decision-making capabilities in these contexts. Students seeking acceptance into the Health Studies minor must consult with a departmental advisor to determine the applicability of the Health Studies Minor to one’s specific academic major and career goals. An eighteen-semester hour program of coursework must be established, including studies in each of the following categories
Physical Education Major with Teacher
Certification
Teacher Certification Students pursuing teacher certification must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program and follow the professional sequence outlined in this catalog. The department has specific requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program. These include maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.67 in physical education major courses (PEMJ, HPEM, and HLTH) and a 2.5 GPA overall. In addition, transfer students need to complete a minimum of 6 semester hours in physical education courses at Montclair State University to be eligible to apply to the Teacher Education program.
Recreation Professions Program As more leisure time becomes available, the opportunity for leadership in both the private and public areas of recreation and leisure enterprises grows. A student who enrolls in the department’s program can earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Commercial Recreation and Tourism or Therapeutic Recreation. Both of these areas of study are designed to prepare the student for either immediate entry into the profession or graduate study. Emphasis is placed on developing leadership skills for supervisory and management levels. Courses are also open as electives for those majoring in other fields. Here the emphasis is placed on the role of recreation and leisure in life-planning and community service, and developing cross-specialization between other disciplines. Recreation Professions Major
Description of Courses HLTH 101 PERSONAL HEALTH ISSUES 3.0 Examines health as a variable entity having physiological, psychological and environmental dimensions. Employs an individualized participatory approach that includes assessing one’s own health status and behavior; increasing competencies in making health related decisions; eliciting health promoting behaviors; and interpreting existing or proposed social actions that ultimately affect personal, family and community health. Meets the General Education Requirement - Electives, Personal/Professional Issues. HLTH 105 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3.0 A basic health course introducing elements of medical terminology describing body parts, systems, functions and medical procedures. Emphasis will be placed on development of medical vocabulary and communication skills. The course will provide learning episodes in formulating medical abbreviations and translating complex terminology into lay terms, that ultimately will be applicable to careers in medical writing, health care delivery and management. HLTH 150 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF EMERGENCY CARE 3.0 Provides for study of emergency care management. Provides knowledge and skills for teaching principles and practices of emergency care in a school or adult fitness setting. HLTH 207 SAFETY, ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCY CARE 3.0 Provides for study of major safety areas including transportation, public safety, industrial and home safety. Emergency health care, first aid treatment, and preventive measures are considered in the context of individual, agency and institutional responsibilities. Interpretation of individual economic activity as it relates to health service and health products. Includes analysis of factors influencing consumer health attitudes and behavior. Meets the General Education Requirement - Contemporary Issues. HLTH 213 PERSPECTIVES ON DRUGS 3.0 Provides for the study of licit as well as illicit drug use in contemporary society from the perspective of selected biomedical and psychosocial disciplines. Examines the effects of drugs on the individual and society in the context of changing social conditions and technological developments. Analyzes complex nature of the drug problem and rehabilitative and preventive measures and tentative solutions to this important aspect of human existence. Meets the General Education Requirement - Contemporary Issues. Provides for the study of human emotional adjustment throughout the life cycle from biomedical and psychosocial perspectives. The factors that foster the development of emotional and mental well-being and the forces that contribute to the breakdown of human adjustment capabilities are identified and analyzed in light of research and clinical literature. Special attention is given to the strategies for the prevention of mental disorders and promotion of mental health. Meets the General Education Requirement -Electives, Personal/ Professional Issues. HLTH 240 FOUNDATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 3.0 Prepares student to make informed decisions concerning the avoidance or elimination of disease-causing environmental exposures by providing an understanding of the scientific principles by which these exposures are identified, measured, and judged as to their acceptability. Meets the General Education Requirement - Natural/Physical Science, Non-laboratory Science. HLTH 245 OBSERVATION OF HEALTH AGENCIES 2.0-3.0 An introductory field course designed to acquaint students with a wide range of school and community health programs and professional specializations in health. Provides a series of field visits and short-term placements under professional supervision. Open to all. Provides for the study of human sexuality from the various biological, physiological, sociological, and psychological perspectives and examines individual and community attitudes concerning sexual behavior. Includes such contemporary issues as abortion, sterilization, homosexuality, artificial insemination, and gender selection. Acquaints students with criteria and processes for understanding themselves as sexual beings in the context of the social environment which provides their opportunities and constraints. Meets the General Education Requirement - Electives, Personal and Professional Issues. HLTH 307 THE STUDY OF HUMAN DISEASES 3.0 Provides a comprehensive study of diseases, their etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Includes a review of causation theories and incidence patterns and focuses on major degenerative neo-plastic metabolic, immunologic and infectious diseases. Attention is given to prevention and control measures with an emphasis on the role of selected health/medical resources in disease management. A basic course focusing on major health problems currently affecting the local, state, national and international scenes and includes consideration of political, social and economic factors. Special attention is directed to the public health organizations and agencies dealing with these health problems. HLTH 330 FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH EDUCATION 3.0 Provides a comprehensive study of the scientific, social,
behavioral, educa-tional, and legal foundations of health education. Traces
the evolution and interprets the impact of related professions on school,
community and allied health education.
HLTH 347 HEALTH ISSUES FORUM 1.0-3.0 In-depth study of a single health issue of current public or professional concern including analysis of recent authoritative literature. Topic to be announced each semester. Course credit determined by nature and breadth of topics selected. With permission of the department, course may be taken more than once. Prerequisites: Junior or standing. HLTH 350 FIELD STUDY IN HEALTH 2.0-6.0 Selected experiences in community health work through arrangements with various kinds of health agencies. Major projects developed under supervision of a faculty member and a qualified person in the health professions agency. Prerequisites: Must obtain written approval of instructor prior to registration; course in similar field. HLTH 401 THE TEACHING OF HEALTH 4.0 Traces historical development of health instruction, examines characteristics of health learners, and compares different types of health education programs. Provides for use of the computer in health education. Requires demonstration of health education planning, teaching and evaluation skills. HLTH 404 FOUNDATIONS OF MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN HEALTH EDUCATION 3.0 Provides for the study of the concept and the process of measurement and evaluation in health education. Specific topics related to test selection, test construction, test administration, and analysis of test results are discussed within a broad theoretical framework and reinforced with practical experi-ences. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. Comprehensive principles and practices of school nursing for promoting and safeguarding the health of school populations. Required for school nursing endorsement with certificate in educational services for registered nurses. HLTH 411 SCHOOL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES 3.0 Provides for an in-depth understanding of the school health program and community services. Includes study of school and health services, healthful school environment, and health education and community health services. HLTH 430 HEALTH COUNSELING 3.0 Course focuses on factors influencing health and illness behavior with implication for behavioral intervention in health care. Included are the intervention strategies of prevention, crisis intervention, postvention and compliance, and the intervention techniques of assessment, interviewing, counseling skills and small group dynamics. HLTH 440 HEALTH ASPECTS OF AGING 3.0 This course focuses upon changes in aspects of health during the middle and later years of life. Includes anatomy and physiology, nutritional requirements, sensoria and those phenomena associated with aging and sexuality. Common causes of morbidity and mortality explored as they relate to the aged. Attention given to the psychosocial and economic needs of the elderly as well as to those aspects of gerontology which deal with legislation and community organization. Provides an overview of efforts to reduce the prevalence of disease-promoting behaviors by establishing health programs in various settings. Criteria for prioritizing health promotion efforts are examined and applied to specific risk factor reduction efforts. The need to evaluate the cost-benefit of health promotion programs is emphasized. Administrative and ethical issues in health promotion are addressed. HLTH 445 PERSPECTIVES ON DEATH 3.0 Exploration of the personal and social meanings of death. Formulation of realistic plans for living, through education about death. HLTH 455 CORE CONCEPTS IN THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE 3.0 Interdisciplinary analysis of patient care, supporting functions of health practitioners and human service principles underlying allied health professional-patient interactions. Prerequisites: Six months of occupational experience in an allied health specialty. HLTH 460 SYSTEMS OF HEALTH SERVICES DELIVERY 3.0 The organization, administration and functions of health services in the United States and other major nations; the social and professional policies which determine their scope and nature. Principal methods currently employed in the U.S. for analysis and evaluation of health care systems. Offers opportunity to students to relate these general understandings to those segments of the health services system of particular professional interest to themselves. HLTH 490 ETHICS IN HEALTH CARE 3.0 Ethics is recognized as a general area of concern for health care practitioners and administrators. Issues in health care ethics will be discussed, with emphasis on their impact on delivery and administration of health care, and the personal ethical dilemmas they impose upon the health care professional. Issues included are general health care ethics, the right to health care, allocation of scarce resources, control of death, and human experimentation. HLTH 491 HEALTH EDUCATION AND THE COMPUTER 3.0 Provides students with a basic understanding of and skills in computer functions related to school and community health education programs. Emphasizes the use and evaluation of software for the planning, implementation and evaluation of health education processes. Explores the use of video technologies and the potential impact of future developments in computer technology. HPEM 100 ORIENTATION TO THE FIELD OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1.0 A professional orientation and an introduction to the breadth of the field of health and physical education in schools, industry and community agencies. Special emphasis is given to the program at Montclair State University. HPEM 352 DEVELOPMENT AND PHILOSOPHY OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3.0 The history and development of health and physical education are traced from primitive to modern times. Influences which contributed to the modern philosophy of health and physical education are identified. Prerequisite: Junior standing. HPEM 355 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3.0 Tests and measurements specifically concerned with the areas of health and physical education. Tests and measurements as tools for better teaching as well as for research. Prerequisite: Junior standing. HPEM 356 MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, ATHLETICS AND FITNESS PROGRAMS 3.0 Comprehensive information about the management of health and physical education, athletics, and fitness programs. Current trends, practices and support services essential to the development of these programs will be examined. HEPM 457 METHODS OF TEACHING HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION: PEDAGOGICAL AND CONTENT KNOWLEDGE 3.0 This course provides an overview of theory and research related to the methods of teaching Health and Physical Education. Topics include: content standards, program goals and objectives, curriculum models, knowledge of teaching strategies, principles of learning, sociological implications for teaching and learning, and safety and liability issues related to teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. HPEM 458 METHODS OF TEACHING HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION: APPLICATION OF PEDAGOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 3.0 This course provides students with experiences applying methods of teaching Health and Physical education. Experiences include: development of unit and lesson plans, the application of effective teaching strategies and styles of teaching, use of computers for instruction, describing and analyzing student and teacher behaviors, and application of reflective teaching techniques to improve teaching and student learning experiences. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. Physical Education Non-Major Courses PEGN 200 BEGINNING SWIMMING 1.0 This course is designed for beginning swimmers and those who are not comfortable in the water. The scope of the course will cover a wide variety of swimming strokes and survival techniques. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education. The history, techniques, strategies, terminology and rules of badminton are discussed. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education. PEGN 230 PERSONALIZED FITNESS 3.0 An introductory course in personalized fitness covering theories and tech-niques of the physiological and psychological components of fitness. De-signed for second careers students. The origin, development, and present status in the sport of racquetball will be studied. Basic skills, game strategy, and rules will be taught and applied. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education. PEGN 251 AEROBIC ACTIVITIES 1.0 This course will provide the student with an opportunity to recognize and develop cardiovascular conditioning, endurance and lifetime fitness skills. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education. Fundamentals and use of archery as a leisure pursuit. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education. PEGN 257 WEIGHT TRAINING AND CONDITIONING 1.0 A regimen of physical fitness (conditioning) exercises will be established for the individual student, and assistance will be rendered to help him or her in following this regimen in order to reach his or her maximum physical potential (muscle tone and endurance). Meets the General Education Requirement -Physical Education. Fundamental skills of tennis, singles and doubles play. Appreciation of tennis as a leisure pursuit. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education. Techniques for the beginner. Taught at a riding academy. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education. Basic skills, game strategy and rules of volleyball. Meets the General Educa-tion Requirement - Physical Education. The origin, development, and present status of soccer will be studied. Basic skills, game strategy, and rules will be taught and applied. As a service course to non-physical education majors, the principle aim is to introduce the student to the fundamentals of soccer. Meets the General Education Requirement -Physical Education. The student is provided with information pertaining to basic techniques, safety, etiquette, and equipment relevant to his level of skiing. Instruction will be given on the slope for five weeks along with additional information to be given on campus. An additional fee is required for lift tickets and rental equipment. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education. The course covers the traditional ballroom dances as well as current popular styles and routines. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education. Adequately prepare and develop the student with a background of the necessary skills essential to performing and understanding the art of bowling. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education. Scuba diving techniques and safety. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education. Skills and development of personal ability in performance of the activity. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education. Instruction will be given in how to perform yoga postures, plus the techniques of breathing, relaxation, awareness, and concentration, with their proper progression. The historical and psychological factors involved in the development of yoga, and its increasingly widespread appeal physically and philosophically will be dealt with. Meets the General Education Requirement -Physical Education. PEGN 279 CLIMBING AND REPELLING 1.0 Based on Adventure Education principles of experiential learning. In learning to climb, students will acquire skills in: communication, problem solving, trust development, promoting self-esteem, decision making, and leadership. Meets the General Education Requirement - Physical Education. Physical Education Major Courses PEMJ 111 LIFEGUARD TRAINING 1.0 This course is concerned with developing individual skill and confidence in lifesaving and water safety skills. Open to men and women. Prerequisites: Must meet current American Red Cross requirements. PEMJ 112 WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTION/LIFEGUARD TRAINING INSTRUCTION 1.0 This course follows the standards and procedures for certification by the American Red Cross (ARC) as currently revised, 1989. Prerequisite: Must meet current American Red Cross requirements. PEMJ 113 MEN’S GYMNASTICS AND TUMBLING 2.0 This course is designed to introduce methods and materials in gymnastics and tumbling for the major students. Emphasis will be placed on the organization of gymnastic movements for learning according to their similarities in difficulty and execution. The role of the teacher in facilitating skill development in gymnastics and tumbling also will be emphasized. PEMJ 114 WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS AND TUMBLING 2.0 Developing skills on the apparatus; demonstrating an understanding of skills for elementary through high school. Safety measures related to equipment and spotting. Students perform progression for basic skills on all equipment. PEMJ 117 AQUATICS AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION 2.0 This course provides an overview of the theory, instruction and performance in the fundamentals of aquatics and selected outdoor education skills. PEMJ 131 FITNESS ACTIVITIES 2.0 A comprehensive course to provide the student with knowledge needed for developmental programming of personalized fitness activities utilizing all modes of fitness training. SPORTS MODULE I: FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, TEAM HANDBALL 2.0 This course provides an overview of the theory, instruction and performance in the fundamentals of football, basketball and team handball. SPORTS MODULE II: SOCCER, SPEEDBALL, VOLLEYBALL 2.0 This course provides an overview of the theory, instruction and performance in the fundamentals of soccer, speedball and volleyball. SPORTS MODULE III: SOFTBALL, LACROSSE, AND HOCKEY 2.0 This course provides an overview of the theory, instruction and performance in the fundamentals of softball, lacrosse, and hockey. SPORTS MODULE IV: TENNIS, BADMINTON, AND FENCING 2.0 This course provides an overview of the theory, instruction and performance in the fundamentals of tennis, badminton, and fencing. SPORTS MODULE V: ARCHERY, GOLF, AND TRACK AND FIELD 2.0 This course provides an overview of the theory, instruction and performance in the fundamentals of archery, golf, and track and field. PEMJ 141 AMERICAN FOLK AND SQUARE DANCE 1.0 Skills and teaching methods in folk and square dance. The student will also experience calling a square dance. PEMJ 142 EUROPEAN FOLK DANCE 1.0 This course will acquaint the student with a variety of European folk dance. The fundamental of social dance are presented to the student. PEMJ 145 DANCE IN THE SCHOOLS 2.0 This course provides an overview of the theory, instruction and performance in the fundamentals of folk, square, and social dance forms. PEMJ 151 YOGA, RELAXATION AND STRESS REDUCTION 1.0 Provides for the development of basic skills in the performance and teaching of hatha yoga and basic neuromuscular relaxation. Each student will be able to plan and implement stress reduction programs for individuals in a one-to-one counseling situation and teach sessions in a classroom format. PEMJ 220 PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE 3.0 The physiological effects of physical activity upon the human organism. The reaction of exercises of speed, strength, and endurance upon the muscular and circularespiratory system. Prerequisites: BIOL 240 and 241. An overview of the integrated functioning of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems and the biomechanical principles governing efficient move-ment, in order to effectively analyze the performance of motor skills. Prerequisites: BIOL 240 and 241. PEMJ 222 BASIC MOTOR LEARNING 3.0 This course provides students with knowledge of the theoretical basis of human learning and performance in motor activity. Prerequisites: BIOL 240 and 241. PEMJ 223 BASIC PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES 3.0 An introductory course designed to provide the student with information about those aspects of sports medicine which are necessary to the safe conduct of sports. PEMJ 226 COACHING PRINCIPLES AND PROBLEMS 3.0 This course is designed to present an overview of the principles and problems pertaining to coaching on the high school and college levels. PEMJ 227 SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN SPORTS 3.0 Designed to analyze a number of important and controversial issues of sports in American society. Meets the General Education Requirement - Contempo-rary Issues. PEMJ 231 FITNESS ASSESSMENT AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION 2.0 This comprehensive course will allow the student in the adult fitness concentration the opportunity to practice field test assessment skills and procedures. Students will also be exposed to all aspects of equipment and instrumentation commonly found in the fitness industry. Prerequisite: PEMJ 131. PEMJ 232 EXERCISE LEADERSHIP 2.0 This course provides an introduction to exercise leadership concepts covering theories and techniques of the physiological bases of strength training/ conditioning and aerobic fitness activities. Prerequisite: PEMJ 131. PEMJ 235 MOVEMENT EXPERIENCES IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2.0 A comprehensive activity course designed to present theory and practical application of movement experiences and non-sport activities in physical education in the elementary school. PEMJ 244 PHYSICAL EDUCATION FIELD EXPERIENCE 1.0 This course will provide an opportunity for physical education majors interested in teacher education to examine the nature and function of physical education programs in a public school setting. PEMJ 246 FIELD EXPERIENCE IN ADULT FITNESS 1.0 This course permits physical education majors interested in adult fitness an opportunity to observe and evaluate a variety of adult fitness programs. PEMJ 248 TEACHING GYMNASTICS IN THE SCHOOLS 2.0 An understanding of the techniques of the teaching of gymnastics in physical education programs within the school setting will be provided. Prerequisite: PEMJ 113 or 114. PEMJ 255 PRACTICUM IN SELECTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS 2.0 This field based course affords students in the physical education teacher education program an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a practi-cal situation in schools or agencies in the area of coaching, individualized fitness or adapted physical education. PEMJ 301 COACHING FIELD HOCKEY 2.0 Concepts and organizational procedures for coaching field hockey skills, offensive and defensive strategies and rules. PEMJ 303 COACHING BASKETBALL 2.0 The course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the art of coaching the game of basketball. Students have an opportunity to explore various contemporary styles and aspects of team play. Teaching, beginning with individual player development and progressing to team development, will be covered. PEMJ 304 COACHING SOFTBALL 2.0 Concepts and organizational procedures for coaching softball. Skills, offensive and defensive strategies and rules. PEMJ 306 COACHING BASEBALL 2.0 Individual skills and team techniques of coaching baseball; administration and organization of practice sessions for effective learning. PEMJ 308 COACHING FOOTBALL 2.0 Techniques and methods of coaching football with emphasis on team play; offensive and defensive methods for running, passing and kicking game. Complete organization of a football program is presented. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the theory and techniques of coaching soccer. PEMJ 310 COACHING SWIMMING AND DIVING 2.0 Practical knowledge of coaching swimming and diving; coaching theory, the perfecting of skills and conditioning procedures. PEMJ 317 COACHING VOLLEYBALL 2.0 Advanced playing strategies and information for coaching the advanced student at high levels of competition. Philosophy of coaching, characteristics and responsibilities of a coach. PEMJ 323 ADVANCED PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES 3.0 This advanced level course integrates the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, conditioning, and first aid. This course provides an understanding of the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Theoretical and practical aspects of the field will be presented through lecture and laboratory sessions in order to develop a broad background concerning the health care and medical management of athletic injuries. Athletic training is presented as a professional opportunity as well as an essential aspect in the education of physical educators and coaches. Prerequisite: PEMJ 223. PEMJ 332 COACHING WRESTLING 2.0 Techniques and methods of coaching wrestling. Emphasis on developing programs, mat tactics and strategy. PEMJ 333 COACHING TRACK AND FIELD 2.0 Integrating philosophy, psychology, principles and techniques of track and field activities with actual practice. For men and women with appropriate concentrations as well as a common core of activities. Prerequisite: PEMJ 134. PEMJ 340 FITNESS AND THE AGING PROCESS 3.0 The anatomic, physiologic and social changes experienced by the older adult as he/she ages. The students will learn the bases for selection of appropriate activities and techniques for communicating with this specialized population. Field experiences involving older adults in fitness settings will be included in this course. Prerequisites: PEMJ 220. PEMJ 345 AQUATIC MANAGEMENT 3.0 This course is designed to provide the student with skills and knowledge in the area of aquatic management which will enable them to develop appropriate programs at swim clubs, community pools, camps and health clubs. PEMJ 351 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3.0 This is a lecture and practicum course covering the introductory techniques for conducting a physical education program to meet the needs of the developmentally disabled. Each student is required to spend a minimum of 15 hours of laboratory experience in schools, agencies, and/or institutions. PEMJ 353 PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT 3.0 Psychology related to physical activity on emotional, attitudinal and personality aspects, motivation, cultural and sociological problems of athletes, spectator response and deportment. PEMJ 357 TEACHING OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION 4.0 Methods of teaching and principles of learning as they apply to growth, development and movement. Urban, inner city, suburban and rural situations and conditions related to learning facilities and equipment. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Teacher Education. PEMJ 362 PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED AND MENTALLY ILL 3.0 The development of physical activities designed to meet the unique needs of the mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed and learning disabled. Etiologies, legislation, motivational procedures and programming strategies will be reviewed. Field work is required. PEMJ 363 PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE SENSORY AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED 3.0 The development of awareness of the architectural barriers physical and social difficulties encountered by the sensory and physically disabled, the student will have the opportunity to develop physical activities designed to meet the unique needs of the visually, auditorily and orthopedically disabled, etiologies, legislation, motivational procedures and programming strategies will be reviewed, each student is required to complete a practicum. PEMJ 375 FOUNDATIONS AND PRACTICES IN CARDIOPULMONARY REHABILITATION 3.0 Knowledge and skills related to cardiopulmonary rehabilitation which is necessary for working with post-cardiac individuals in the post-hospital continuing exercise program. Students will be expected to demonstrate a high level of competence in all aspects of the course. Field work required. Prerequisites: PEMJ 220. PEMJ 376 SEMINAR IN FITNESS PROGRAMMING 2.0 Specifically designed for the student in the adult fitness concentration to bring together a series of background topics into a seminar experience. The course will discuss practitioner roles, the establishment of criteria for the evaluation of fitness programs in a variety of settings, individual factors which influence participation adherence, and practical considerations which apply to fitness programming. PEMJ 379 INTERNSHIP IN ATHLETIC TRAINING 4.0 Designed for the student interested in becoming certified as a trainee (NATA). Through an internship program the student will be provided the opportunity to apply the background information obtained in both basic and advanced prevention and care of athletic injuries course. The proposed course will also meet the NATA requirement for field experience. This course available to students not completing the student teacher experience only. Prerequisites: PEMJ 150 and 323. PEMJ 380 INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8.0 The internship offers the student an opportunity to work as a trainee with professionals in organizations and/or agencies. Prerequisites: Departmental approval. PEMJ 381 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 4.0-8.0 Integrates academic study with supervised employment outside the formal classroom environment. The co-op term is a semester off-campus during which a student, while supervised by a department faculty coordinator is responsible for completing the terms of a predetermined learning contract. Available to students not completing the student-teacher sequence only. Prerequisites: Departmental approval. PEMJ 399 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1.0-6.0 Provides an opportunity to pursue independent study in one of the specialized areas of physical education. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. PEMJ 424 THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING 3.0 An introduction to therapeutic exercise programs for rehabilitation of athletic injuries sustained to the head, axial region, and upper and lower extremities. Gender and age issues related to therapeutic exercise are presented and practical applications of injury assessment, exercise technique manipulation, and evaluation procedures are included. Prerequisites: BIOL 240 and BIOL 241 and PEMJ 323. PEMJ 425 THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES IN ATHLETIC TRAINING 3.0 An introduction to therapeutic modalities used for athletic injury rehabilitation within athletic training programs. Topics include physiological effects of therapeutic modalities, theory and principles related to modality utilization, indications and contraindications associated with modality utilization. Practi-cal applications of therapeutic modalities is included. Prerequisites: BIOL 240 and 241 and PEMJ 323. PEMJ 444 SEMINAR IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1.0 This course permits physical education student teachers an opportunity to discuss and evaluate the experiences they have in a physical education setting while student teaching. Prerequisite: CURR 410. Corequisite: CURR 411. PEMJ 454 ADMINISTRATION OF ATHLETIC TRAINING PROGRAMS 3.0 An overview of administrative components of an athletic training program for high school, college, and professional athletic organizations. Topics include financial management, training room management, personnel supervision and health care services for athletes. Practical experiences in budget management, and a case study approach to issue resolution are included. Prerequisites: PEMJ 424 and 425. PEMJ 492 SELECTED TOPICS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1.0-3.0 A theoretical and practical in-depth study in a current aspect of physical education. Topics will be determined prior to course offering and publicized. Recreation and Leisure Studies Courses PERL 123 LEADERSHIP TECHNIQUES IN RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES 3.0 Theory, principles, techniques, and processes of the different types of leader-ship styles in a variety of recreation programs and leisure services. Application of the different styles and techniques through the planning, delivery, and evaluation of appropriate activities. PERL 124 INTRODUCTION TO RECREATION, TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE SERVICES 3.0 An orientation course to the broad spectrum of services which are provided to society by recreation, tourism, hospitality and leisure services practitioners. Professional awareness and career opportunities are examined. PERL 208 LEISURE AND RECREATION IN SOCIETY 3.0 Analysis and interpretation of the concepts of leisure, its role in individual, community and national lifestyles, its social and economic significance. The role of recreation programs and services in meeting current and future needs of society. For non-recreation and leisure studies majors only. Meets the General Education Requirement-Contemporary Issues. PERL 225 PROGRAM PLANNING IN RECREATION AND LEISURE 3.0 Theory, principles and practices of systematic program planning. Field obser-vation and participation is required. PERL 228 RECREATION AND HOSPITALITY FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS 3.0 Adaptation of recreation and leisure services for persons with special needs and limitations, role of institutions and community agencies, specialized leadership techniques, modification requirements for areas, facilities equipment, and supplies. Prerequisite: PERL 225. PERL 271 CLINICAL EXPERIENCES IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION 1.0 Individualized student placements in clinical settings provide opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of therapeutic recreation and prescriptive programming services. May be repeated for credit to a total of 3 semester hours. PERL 285 FIELD EXPERIENCE IN RECREATION AND PARKS 2.0-4.0 Supervised on-site laboratory experience in an approved recreation or leisure service area. Seminar meetings and individual conferences required. Prerequisite: Department approval. PERL 29 SELECTED TOPICS-RECREATION AND PARK ADMINISTRATION 1.0-3.0 Professional inquiry into the study of a selected issue, problem or trend in recreation and park administration. Prerequisite: Department approval. PERL 311 SPECIAL EVENTS PLANNING AND PROMOTION 3.0 This course is a course in advanced recreation and functionally related services programming. It includes the analysis, planning and execution of special events and related activities involving large numbers of people and diverse publics. Topics include event philosophy and planning, technical and legal consideration, crowd management and promotion. Field trips required. Prerequisite: PERL 225. PERL 312 BUDGET AND FINANCE IN RECREATION AND TOURISM 3.0 Study of the various sources and methods of financing, including exploration of the philosophy and mechanics of the budgetary process in recreation and park systems. Prerequisite: PERL 225. PERL 322 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF LEISURE, PLAY AND RECREATION 3.0 A study and analysis of the philosophical concepts concerning leisure, play and recreation, including the historical milieu that supports past theories, current thoughts and practices, and the philosophical directions for the future of recreation and leisure services. PERL 334 RESEARCH METHODS IN LEISURE SERVICES 4.0 An introduction to the various techniques and methods used in research, the appropriate application of research methods, statistical methodology and other analytical tools for investigating problems in recreation and park professions. Prerequisites: PERL 124 and PERL 225. PERL 340 INTRODUCTION TO COMMERCIAL RECREATION AND TOURISM 3.0 Analysis of the commercial recreation and tourism industries. Includes a study of participant profiles, types of commercial and resort enterprises, national tourism studies. Employment opportunities trends and issues. Field visits required. Prerequisite: PERL 124. PERL 341 INTRODUCTION TO THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY 3.0 The scope and nature of the industry. An orientation to career opportunities and education for the hotel and hospitality industry. Prerequisite: PERL 124. PERL 342 DELIVERY OF RECREATION AND TOURISM SERVICES 3.0 Methods and procedures for organizing and implementing commercial recreation and tourism enterprises. Includes an in-depth analysis of delivery systems, economic and marketing trends and promotion. A class research project is part of the course requirements. Field visits required. Prerequisite: PERL 340. PERL 343 DELIVERY OF HOTEL/RESORT RELATED SERVICES 3.0 The analysis and examination of selected business operations which are of importance to the overall success of hotels/resorts, including travel agencies, tour companies, gift shops, restaurants, and recreational facilities. Prerequisite: PERL 341. PERL 346 TOURISM AND RECREATION PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS 3.0 Skills and techniques used in the planning, development, and analysis of tourism and commercial recreation facilities. Students will be required to complete a major research project. Prerequisites: PERL 340 or PERL 360 and PERL 334. PERL 349 SEASONAL SPORT RESORT MANAGEMENT 3.0 A topical course in resort and selected sports management activities. Contents include management and marketing of lodging, retailing, rental, recreational programs, and other year round resort services. Additionally, the selection and operation of seasonal commercialized sports will be included. The course is only offered off-campus at a selected field site. PERL 350 DESIGN, MAINTENANCE AND UTILIZATION OF RECREATION, TOURISM AND PARK FACILITIES 3.0 This course familiarizes the student with the design, planning, maintenance and utilization of recreation, tourism and park facilities. An exploration of the preservation of open space and its relationship to recreation is also included. Field trips are required. PERL 354 MARKETING HOTELS, RESORTS AND RELATED SERVICES 3.0 Analysis of advertising, sales promotion, personal selling, and the application of marketing research to hotels, resorts and related operations. Prerequisites: PERL 311 and PERL 334 and PERL 341. PERL 355 DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF HOTELS/RESORTS 3.0 Comprehensive information about the development and management of and the specific skills necessary in the operation of hotels/resorts. PERL 370 INTRODUCTION TO THERAPEUTIC RECREATION 3.0 An introduction to therapeutic recreation as a profession and service in clinical and community settings. The course includes an analysis of current issues and trends in the field, employment opportunities, and the concept of professionalism. PERL 372 RECREATION AND REHABILITATION SERVICES 3.0 Study of roles and interrelationships of professional personnel in the rehabilitation services in medical, correctional, and community settings. The team approach to rehabilitation services will be emphasized. Field visits required. Prerequisite: PERL 228. PERL 377 PROGRAMMING AND SUPERVISION IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION 3.0 This course includes assessment, planning and implementation of appropriate services and department programs and evaluation strategies. The course addresses basic program and personnel supervision of therapeutic recreation. Prerequisites: BIOL 241 and PERL 228. PERL 381 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN RECREATION AND PARKS 4.0-8.0 Integration of academic study with supervised employment outside the formal classroom environment. The cooperative education experience is supervised by a faculty member and an agency/organization supervisor. Prerequisites: Departmental approval. PERL 390 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN RECREATION, PARKS AND LEISURE 1.0-3.0 Independent study in area of student need and/or interest pertinent to recre-ation, parks and leisure. Interested students must present detailed written proposal to the department chairperson for approval and determination of credit allocation. Sophomore, junior, senior standing. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. PERL 430 MANAGEMENT OF RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES 4.0 Managerial techniques and methods pertaining to the delivery of recreation and leisure services. Topics include leadership and problem solving skills, organizational structure, personnel management and legal issues. Prerequisites: PERL 225 and Recreation Professions majors only. Examination and analysis of student preparation for field work and entry into the recreation and park profession. Formal application and placement of field work students. Prerequisites: Recreation Professions majors only. Directed full-time professional supervisory experiences in an approved recreation, parks or leisure delivery system. Emphasis on individual development in program planning, conduct and evaluation, budget and finance, legal aspects, community and public relations. For Recreation and Leisure Studies majors only. Prerequisites: Department approval.
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