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2007-2009 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • SSAT 4990 - Practicum 5

    Credits: 3
    An opportunity to develop competency in the five domains of athletic training. The clinical focuses on general medical conditions seen with the athletic training profession. Students rotate within various allied health professions (PA, orthopedic, general medicine). The focus of the course is networking and proper communication within the health care community.Required for athletic training majors.Prereq: SSAT 4890 (grade of “C” or better). $
  
  • SSES 1200 - Principles of Personal Fitness

    Credits: 2
    Presents scientific information concerning the need for physical activity and a personal fitness prescription. Provides background information on the eleven parts of fitness. Students are shown, step-by-step, how to work out a lifetime fitness program that meets their needs and interests.Required for exercise science majors. $
  
  • SSES 2100 - Introduction to Exercise Science

    Credits: 3
    Introduces the various workplace settings as well as the various certification and licenses available in the health and fitness industry.Required for exercise science majors. $
  
  • SSES 3000 - Physiology of Exercise

    Credits: 3
    Study of the physiological response of the cardiovascular, respirator, endocrine, neural, and muscular systems in the human body during exercise.Required for athletic training and exercise science majors.Prereq: BIOL 1130 and 1131 (grade of “C” or better). $
  
  • SSES 3050 - Functional Anatomy for Exercise Science

    Credits: 3
    Opportunities for the student to study the structure and functional relationships of the musculoskeletal system of the human body. Primary emphasis is placed on the limbs, trunk, and peripheral aspects of the central nervous system. Focus includes muscle action and muscle origin and insertion.Required for athletic training and exercise science majors.Prereq: BIOL 1130 and 1131 (grade of “C” or better). $
  
  • SSES 3100 - Scientific Foundations and Techniques of Strength and Conditioning

    Credits: 3
    A study of the scientific principles, concepts, and theories of strength training and conditioning, as well as the practical applications to health and wellness promotion, injury prevention, and athletic performance enhancement.Prereq: SSES 3000 $
  
  • SSES 3500 - Exercise Prescription

    Credits: 3
    A study of the application of exercise prescription for individuals varying in age, physique, and initial fitness levels.Required for exercise science majors.Prereq: SSES 3000 (grade of “C” or better). $
  
  • SSES 3600 - Exercise Testing and Measurement

    Credits: 3
    A study of the theory and application of graded exercise testing and measurement in the evaluation of physical activity.Required for exercise science majors.Prereq: SSES 3000 and 3500 (grade of “C” or better). $
  
  • SSES 4200 - Management Strategies in Exercise Science

    Credits: 3
    Study of policies, standards, and procedures in the organization and administration of various exercise science workplace setting.Prereq: SSES 2100 (grade of “C” or better). $
  
  • SSES 4985 - Internship in Exercise Science

    Credits: 12
    Practical experience in off-campus health club or fitness center under direct supervision of certified personal fitness trainer or exercise physiologist.Requires 20 hours per week, 200 hours per semester. Required for exercise science majors.Prereq: SSES 3500 and 3600 (grade of “C” or better). $
  
  • SSPE 1110 - Table Tennis

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1111 - Basketball

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1112 - Bowling

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1113 - Volleyball

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only. $
  
  • SSPE 1114 - Walleyball

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only. $
  
  • SSPE 1115 - Beginning Golf

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1116 - Intermediate Golf

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1118 - Softball

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only. $
  
  • SSPE 1119 - Soccer

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only. $
  
  • SSPE 1120 - Beginning Racquetball

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1121 - Intermediate Racquetball

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1122 - Advanced Racquetball

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1123 - Beginning Tennis

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1124 - Intermediate Tennis

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1125 - Advanced Tennis

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1126 - Swimming

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only. $
  
  • SSPE 1127 - Intermediate Swimming

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1128 - Advanced Swimming

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1129 - Aqua-Aerobics

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1130 - Aerobics

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1131 - Yoga

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1132 - Advanced Yoga

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1133 - Karate

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1134 - Judo

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1135 - Self Defense

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1136 - Distance Running

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1137 - Caving

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1138 - Road Cycling

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1140 - Conditioning and Weight Training 1

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1141 - Conditioning and Weight Training 2

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1151 - Canoeing

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 1999 - Topics—Activity

    Credits: 1
    Basic rules and fundamentals for each of the following activities. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of each of the activities is developed to carry over into later life.All courses graded on pass/no-credit basis only.
  
  • SSPE 2000 - Scuba

    Credits: 2
    Basic rules and fundamentals develop an appreciation that carries over into later life.
  
  • SSPE 2100 - Health and Nutrition Across the Life Span

    Credits: 3
    Fundamentals, practices, and appreciation of healthful living. Course addresses health, nutrition, and safety issues from early childhood through adulthood. Emphasis on promotion of healthy lifestyle choices across the life span.Required of athletic training, exercise science, and education-early childhood majors.
  
  • SSPE 2200 - Human Nutrition

    Credits: 3
    A study of nutrients, including sources, composition, function, and metabolism in the human body. The human life cycle is considered in planning appropriate diets.Required of athletic training and exercise science majors.
  
  • SSPE 2310 - Lifeguard Training

    Credits: 3
    Required course for lifeguard certification.
  
  • SSPE 2311 - Orientation to Sport Industry Employment

    Credits: 1
    Resume writing, job application, interviewing, contact follow-up, letter writing, job hunting strategies, and potential employers.Prereq: Senior rank or permission.
  
  • SSPE 2350 - Athletic Officiating—Football

    Credits: 3
    Rules, mechanics, and procedures in officiating. Practice under actual game conditions. State certification upon successful completion of state examination.OHSSA fee for certification and books.Prereq: Senior rank or permission.
  
  • SSPE 2351 - Athletic Officiating—Basketball

    Credits: 3
    Rules, mechanics, and procedures in officiating. Practice under actual game conditions. State certification upon successful completion of state examination.OHSSA fee for certification and books.
  
  • SSPE 2352 - Athletic Officiating—Baseball

    Credits: 3
    Rules, mechanics, and procedures in officiating. Practice under actual game conditions. State certification upon successful completion of state examination.OHSSA fee for certification and books.
  
  • SSPE 2353 - Athletic Officiating—Volleyball

    Credits: 3
    Rules, mechanics, and procedures in officiating. Practice under actual game conditions. State certification upon successful completion of state examination.OHSSA fee for certification and books.
  
  • SSPE 2395 - Field Experience in Sport Industry

    Credits: 6
    Supervised work experience while gaining skills and knowledge of various aspects of the sports industry.
  
  • SSPE 2400 - Introduction to Coaching

    Credits: 2
    Introduction to high school interscholastic athletics, including history, structures, job opportunities, and contemporary programs.
  
  • SSPE 2410 - Youth and Sports

    Credits: 3
    Exploration of opportunities, controversies, organization, safety, values, rules, leadership, benefits, and settings of youth sports programs.
  
  • SSPE 2595 - Independent Study

    Credits: 2
    Study, observation, and research in selected physical education fields.Under the direction of sports studies faculty member.Prereq: Instructor permission.
  
  • SSPE 3100 - Coaching of Volleyball

    Credits: 1
    Theory of coaching volleyball. Analysis of skills, strategies, methods, duties, and responsibilities.
  
  • SSPE 3110 - Coaching of Basketball

    Credits: 1
    Theory of coaching basketball. Analysis of skills, strategies, methods, duties, and responsibilities.
  
  • SSPE 3120 - Coaching of Football

    Credits: 1
    Theory of coaching football. Analysis of skills, strategies, methods, duties, and responsibilities.
  
  • SSPE 3130 - Coaching of Track

    Credits: 1
    Theory of coaching track. Analysis of skills, strategies, methods, duties, and responsibilities.
  
  • SSPE 3140 - Coaching of Softball

    Credits: 1
    Theory of coaching softball. Analysis of skills, strategies, methods, duties, and responsibilities.
  
  • SSPE 3150 - Coaching of Baseball

    Credits: 1
    Theory of coaching baseball. Analysis of skills, strategies, methods, duties, and responsibilities.
  
  • SSPE 3300 - Sports for Special Populations

    Credits: 2
    A presentation of sports programs and assessments that can be made available to the disabled. How to organize and administer such sporting events as competing aquatics, wheelchair basketball, archery, bowling, track and field, softball, and tennis.
  
  • SSPE 3500 - Dimensions in Women’s Health

    Credits: 2
    Designed to provide current information concerning women’s health issues throughout life.Elective for minor in women’s studies.
  
  • SSPE 3600 - Drugs/Substance Abuse

    Credits: 3
    An in-depth study of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and how chemical dependency on these drugs can affect individual performance and behavior.
  
  • SSPE 4090 - Practicum in Coaching

    Credits: 3
    Practical training under the direction of either a Shawnee State University or local high school head coach in the sport of the student’s choice.Required for minor in sport coaching.
  
  • SSPE 4999 - Special Topics in Sports Studies

    Credits: 4
    Study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.Prereq: Instructor permission.
  
  • SSSM 2000 - Introduction to Sport Management

    Credits: 2
    An introduction to the various aspects of athletics, intramural, and recreation administration.Introductory course for majors.
  
  • SSSM 2200 - Risk Management

    Credits: 2
    Designed to provide information concerning the role of law in sport and physical activity for those who must deal with and manage a variety of legal concerns on a routine basis.Required course for fitness development major and sport coaching minor.
  
  • SSSM 3000 - Introduction to Sport Law

    Credits: 3
    Survey of the legal framework of the athletic environment. The nature of the legal system and law pertaining to sports, including tort law, contractual agreements, and civil law.Required course for sport management majors.Prereq: SSSM 2000 and Junior rank.
  
  • SSSM 3100 - Ethical Aspects of Sport

    Credits: 2
    Identification and discussion of ethical conduct in sport as it relates to professionals in the sports industry. Discussion of appropriate conduct in handling ethical/moral situations facing the sport industry professional.Required course for sport management majors.Prereq: SSSM 2000 and Junior rank.
  
  • SSSM 3200 - Psychology of Sport

    Credits: 3
    Offers students the opportunity to learn correct principles and applications of sport psychology. Provides a better understanding of how individuals can enhance peak performance through recent advances in sport psychology.Required course for all sport studies majors.Prereq: Sophomore rank or above.
  
  • SSSM 3300 - Sociology of Sport

    Credits: 3
    Designed to investigate the role physical education and sports play in the lives of individuals, societies, and countries. Considers the context of sport, focusing on the meaning of what happens in sport, where sport fits—or does not fit—into society and why.Required course for sport management majors.Prereq: SSSM 2000 and sophomore rank or above.
  
  • SSSM 3400 - Sport Facility and Event Management

    Credits: 3
    An advanced study of the facilities required for the recreational environment. An analysis of indoor and outdoor designs and utilization. An overview of the personnel process, staffing requirements, and staff development procedures. A study of activity programming for the recreational environment, including class structure, tournament procedures, proper selection of activities, and equipment needed and its care and storage.Required course for sport management majors.Prereq: SSSM 2000 and Junior rank.
  
  • SSSM 3500 - Sport Marketing

    Credits: 3
    An advanced study of sports marketing strategies for the recreational environment, both internal and external. Promotional guidelines and discussion of promotional activity. Study of the budgetary process, differentiations of budget styles, and implementation of the budgetary process in both the private and public sector.Required course for sport management majors.Prereq: SSSM 2000, BUMK 3100, and Junior rank.
  
  • SSSM 3600 - Sport Communication

    Credits: 3
    A study of the structure, organization, and management of the public relations and communication function in a sport organization. Examination and practical application of print and electronic communication, including utilization of the Internet.Required course for sport management majors.Prereq: BUIS 1010, BUMG 2900, COMM 1103, and SSSM 2200
  
  • SSSM 4000 - Administration of Sport Programs

    Credits: 3
    Study of organization, policies, standards, and procedures in the administration of sport programs.Required course for sport management and fitness development majors.Prereq: SSSM 3000, 3400, 3500, and senior rank.
  
  • SSSM 4190 - Practicum 1

    Credits: 3
    Practical training in general operation of recreational setting. Includes activity preparation, personnel evaluation, and budget analysis. Also includes an on campus seminar to discuss issues relating to the profession. Summative assessment includes a combination of performance checklists and evaluations by the on-site supervisor.Prereq: SSSM 4000, senior rank, and instructor permission.
  
  • SSSM 4290 - Practicum 2

    Credits: 3
    Supervised field experience at an off-campus sport organization. SSSM 4190, senior rank, and instructor permission
  
  • SSSM 4500 - Sport Management Seminar

    Credits: 2
    Senior capstone course in sport management. Analysis of current issues and problems in the sport industry with discussion of their relevance and importance to the sport management professional. Development of professional portfolio, synthesizing work completed in sport management core courses. Survey of the job search process, with attention paid to cover letter and resume development and interviewing skills.Prereq: Required course for sport management majors.Coreq: SSSM 4000
  
  • THAR 1000 - Introduction to Theater

    Credits: 3
    Survey of development of theater from classical to modern times, emphasizing the artists and craftspersons of the theater and their contributions to its development. $GEP
  
  • THAR 1311 - Stagecraft

    Credits: 3
    Basic principles and techniques of backstage production, including stage scenery, lighting, props, costumes, and sound.Required course for minors. $
  
  • THAR 1411 - Practicum 1

    Credits: 1
    Introductory supervised studio practice in theatrical production. Required course for minors.May be repeated for credit. $
  
  • THAR 1412 - Practicum 2

    Credits: 1
    Intermediate supervised studio practice in theatrical production.Required course for minors. May be repeated for credit.Prereq: THAR 1411 $
  
  • THAR 1413 - Practicum 3

    Credits: 1
    Advanced supervised studio practice in theatrical production.Required course for minors. May be repeated for credit.Prereq: THAR 1412 $
  
  • THAR 2211 - Acting 1

    Credits: 3
    Studio acting class with emphasis on the development of fundamental acting techniques.Elective course for minors.Prereq: Sophomore standing or instructor permission. $
  
  • THAR 2212 - Acting 2

    Credits: 3
    Studio acting class with emphasis on character and scene development, and text exploration.Prereq: THAR 2211 $
  
  • THAR 2213 - Acting 3

    Credits: 3
    Studio class in advanced acting with emphasis on developing technique and performance styles.Elective course for minors.Prereq: THAR 2212 or instructor permission. $
  
  • THAR 2214 - Acting for the Camera

    Credits: 3
    Technical studio acting class with emphasis on the techniques of live studio and recorded performance.Elective course for minors.Prereq: THAR 2211 or instructor permission. $
  
  • THAR 2221 - Directing 1

    Credits: 3
    Principles and practices of directing for stage, explored in a studio format.Prereq: THAR 2212, Junior standing or instructor permission. $
  
  • THAR 2222 - Directing 2

    Credits: 3
    Advanced principles and practices of directing for stage, explored in a studio format.Prereq: THAR 2221, Junior standing or instructor permission. $
  
  • THAR 2231 - Movement Studies: Alexander Technique

    Credits: 1
    Introductory study and studio practice of a simple and practical method to improve individual ease and freedom of movement, balance, support, and coordination.May be repeated for credit. $
  
  • THAR 2232 - Movement Studies: Kendo

    Credits: 1
    Technique, practice, and skill study of the Japanese martial art form.May be repeated for credit. $
  
  • THAR 2233 - Movement Studies: Tai Chi Chuan

    Credits: 1
    Technique, practice, and skill study of the Chinese martial art form. Yang short form style.May be repeated for credit. $
  
  • THAR 3111 - Theater History

    Credits: 3
    Survey of premodern world theater and drama.Prereq: THAR 1000 and sophomore standing. $
  
  • THAR 3321 - Lighting Studio

    Credits: 3
    Study and application of the qualities and functions of light applied to design.Elective course for theater minors/support course for other majors. $
  
  • THAR 3322 - Mask Making

    Credits: 3
    Studio class in the fundamentals of mask design and construction includes study of the social history of masks in ritual and performance.Prereq: ARTS 1103 $
  
  • THAR 4311 - Stage Management

    Credits: 3
    Theory and practice of stage management as the organizational center of theatrical production.Prereq: THAR 1135 and sophomore standing. $
  
  • THAR 4312 - Theater Planning and Management

    Credits: 3
    Principles and practices of managing theatrical- roducing organizations. Covers problems of finance, personnel, policy, program building, marketing, and public relations.Prereq: Junior standing. $
  
  • THAR 4999 - Special Topics in Theater

    Credits: 4
    An opportunity for the student to complete a project, which meets the approval of the course supervisor.Prereq: Instructor permission. $
  
  • UNIV 1101 - Academic Development Skills

    Credits: 3
    A course recommended for students who place into at least two developmental education courses and optional for any student on campus. Recommended for entering freshmen with a high school GPA of 2.0 or lower. Teaches study skills and test-taking techniques. Emphasis on goal setting, time management, note taking, studying and marking textbooks, taking exams, finding and using learning resources, and improving memory and concentration.
 

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