This course provides a comprehensive analysis of sport and physical activity from both a social psychological and group dynamics perspective. Sport and physical activity are highly social environments that can have wide and far reaching influence upon those who participate in them. Thus, students enrolled in this course will gain an advanced understanding of the major theories of group development, management, and maintenance, as well as the factors that determine how behavior and performance are affected by interactions with others in the context of sport and physical activity.

This course will examine current critical health issues, their relationship to the social determinants of health. These issues will be explored through the lens of both health education and health promotion. Critical issues covered will include: non-communicable diseases, communicable diseases, intentional and unintentional injuries, stress, and current health issues as time permits.

Overview of the problems confronting persons in these fields and selected research findings applicable to these areas. Emphasis is given to gaining a better understanding of research data and to a greater utilization of research findings in both school and community health and safety endeavors. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

A research oriented, qualitative and quantitative investigation into the fundamental human movement patterns of ambulation, jumping, throwing, and striking. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours.

Introduces students to measurement techniques used in exercise science. Emphasis is placed on calibration of instruments and on concepts of accuracy, validity and reliability.

This course is designed to provide students with the foundations of health promotion and education including history, philosophy, and ethics in the field.

This course is designed to provide students with the foundations of health promotion and education including history, philosophy, and ethics in the field.

An in-depth analysis into the pertinent issues and problems affecting the management of sport and fitness programs.

This course addresses principles of planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion and education programs.

This course addresses principles of planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion and education programs.