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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

Please Note

The listing of a course in this catalog does not imply that the course will be offered in a particular semester, or that the course is offered on a regular basis. Please check the Shawnee State University Course Offerings or the Department for up-to-date information on what will be offered during a particular term.

In addition, it should be noted that some upper level courses are not included on these pages. Please contact your faculty advisor for further information.

COURSE FEES

Summer 2019, Fall Semester 2019, Spring Semester 2020

Course fees are charged when the department code appears in the far right column of each course listing.  The fee is calculated by multiplying the number of credit hours for the course by the amount shown for the department below:

NOTE:  The course fee covers costs that exceed basic instruction, such as lab equipment and software; program materials and supplies; and coordination of field placements and internships.  The fee is applied to selective courses where appropriate.

Fee Per Credit Hour

ADNR - Nursing 25.00
ART1 (tier 1) - Arts 7.00
ART2 (tier 2) - Arts 15.00
ART3 (tier 3) - Arts 25.00
ATTR - Athletic Training 25.00
BIOL - Biology 25.00
BSHS - Health Science 5.00
BSNR - Nursing 25.00
BUHE - Health Care Administration 20.00
BUIS - Information Systems 45.00
BUSI - Business 10.00
CCAA - Course Credit by Arrangement Administrative Fee 150.00
CHEM - Chemistry 25.00
DTHY - Dental Hygiene 45.00
EDUC - Education 15.00
EMTP - Emergency Med 20.00
ENGT - Engineering 22.00
GCAA - Grad Course Credit by Arrangement Administrative Fee 150.00
HUMA - Humanities 10.00
MATH - Mathematics 15.00
MTH1 - Mathematics, Graduate 15.00
MTH3 - Mathematics, Graduate 35.00
MTH4 - Mathematics, Graduate - Off Campus Cohorts 60.00
MECI - EDCI, Masters 20.00
MEIS - EDCU, Masters 20.00
MEUC - EDUC, Masters 20.00
MLTC - Medical Lab Tech 25.00
MOT - Masters Occupational Therapy 75.00
NSCI - Natural Science 25.00
OTAT - Occupational Therapy 20.00
PTAT - Physical Therapy 20.00
RDLT - Radiology 25.00
RPTT - Respiratory Therapy 25.00
SSCI - Social Science 10.00
SSES - Exercise Science 15.00
SSPE - Physical Education 5.00
SSSM - Sports Management 15.00
UNC1 - University College 1 - Developmental Reading and Writing 3.00
UNC2 - University College 1 - First Year Experience 12.00
UNC3 - University College - Developmental Mathematics 17.00

Flat Rates

EDU1 - Education Field Fee 294.00
EDU2 - Education Field Fee 147.00
CIPA - Studenty Abroad Course Fee 120.00

Student fees listed here are for the Summer 2016, Fall 2016 & Spring 2017 semesters and are subject to change.  Shawnee State University reserves the right to make, without prior notice, any fee adjustment that may become necessary.

Explanation of Prerequisites

Most learning beyond basic skills is dependent upon mastery of some prior skill or subject content. As a result, many courses at the University require the satisfaction of prerequisites prior to course enrollment. Prerequisites may be met by successful completion of the prior courses listed or by placement, via testing, into the course.

The academic division/college may withdraw a student from a course for which prerequisites have not been satisfied.

Explanation of Abbreviations

These abbreviations are found throughout the course descriptions on the following pages.

Prereq. — Prerequisite
Coreq. — Corequisite
   
$ Indicates lab fees apply to this course, see the box on the left.
   
GEP Indicates General Education Program course (see the General Education Program Requirements by Content Category  for details)

 
 
  

  • SOSC 4500 - Interdisciplinary Capstone for Social Sciences

    A theme-based seminar course leading to the writing of a major term paper that will serve as the capstone to the following majors: Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, and Social Sciences.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: ENGL 1105, Junior Standing in the following majors: Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, and Social Sciences
    Lecture hours: 3
    General Education Program Course GEP (Capstone)
  

  • SPAN 1111 - Elementary Spanish 1

    Development of comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a cultural context. Basic grammar. Lab required. Initial course of first-year sequence.

    Note: Distance Learning approved.

    Credits: 3

    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP
  

  • SPAN 1112 - Elementary Spanish 2

    Continuation of SPAN 1111.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SPAN 1111
    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP
  

  • SPAN 2211 - Intermediate Spanish 1

    Offers selected readings in Hispanic issues and literature to continue the development of communicative skills.

    Note: Lab required.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SPAN 1112 or permission with 2-3 years of high school Spanish
    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SPAN 2212 - Intermediate Spanish 2

    Continuation of SPAN 2211.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SPAN 2211
    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SPAN 3311 - Composition and Conversation

    A follow-up to SPAN 2212 with special emphasis on oral proficiency and applied grammatical concepts. In preparation to reading and writing, contemporary videos and films are used to stimulate discussion.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SPAN 2212 or permission with fluency in Spanish communicative skills.
    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SPAN 3999 - Special Topics in Spanish

    Topics not otherwise available to students.

    Credits: 1-3

    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSES 1200 - Principles of Personal Fitness

    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.

    Note: Required for Exercise Science majors.

    Credits: 2

    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSES 2100 - Introduction to Exercise Science

    Introduces the various workplace settings as well as the various certification and licenses available in the health and fitness industry.

    Note: Required for Exercise Science majors.

    Credits: 2
  

  • SSES 2400 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sport

    Identification and discussion of legal issues and ethical conduct in sport as they relate to professionals in the sport industry. Discussion of appropriate conduct in handling legal and ethical/moral situations facing the sport industry professional.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture hours: 3
  

  • SSES 2500 - Nutrition for Sport and Exercise

    A study of nutrients, including sources, composition, function, and metabolism in the human body. Expanded study of the unique nutrient needs and uses for health and exercise, as well as a review of current science and practices in sport nutrition will be explored.

    Credits: 3

    Lecture hours: 3
  

  • SSES 3000 - Physiology of Exercise

    Study of the physiological response of the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, neural, and muscular systems in the human body during exercise.

    Note: Required for Athletic Training and Exercise Science majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: BIOL 1130 and BIOL 1131 - OR - BIOL 3560 and BIOL 3561 (grade of “C” or better)
    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSES 3050 - Biomechanics and Functional Kinesiology

    Study of applied musculoskeletal structure and function in normal and abnormal human movement patterns.  Investigation of biomechanical principles in human movement for work, sport and activities of daily living.

    Note: Required for Athletic Training and Exercise Science majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: BIOL 1130 and BIOL 1131 -OR- BIOL 3560 and BIOL 3561 (grade of “C” or better)
    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSES 3100 - Performance Enhancement

    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.

    Note: Requirement for Exercise Science majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSES 3000 (graded of “C” or better)
    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSES 3300 - Fitness for Special Populations

    Study of fitness testing and programming, specific exercise facility design, and training equipment appropriate for individuals from special populations, including children, aging adults, and clients with temporary or permanent physical or cognitive conditions and disorders.

    Credits: 2

    Prereq: SSES 2100
  

  • SSES 3500 - Exercise Prescription

    A study of the application of exercise prescription for individuals varying in age, physique, and initial fitness levels.

    Note: Required for Exercise Science majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSES 3000 and SSES 3600 (grade of “C” or better)
    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSES 3600 - Exercise Testing/Measurement

    A study of the theory and application of graded exercise testing and measurement in the evaluation of physical activity.

    Note: Required for Exercise Science majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSES 3000 (grade of “C” or better)
    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSES 3800 - Therapeutic Exercise

    An in-depth study of the principles, indications, contraindications, and progression of various modes of conditioning and reconditioning exercises. Special attention is given to the interaction between human physiology and the therapeutic aspect of exercise. Current evidence-based methods for evaluation, progress assessment and return to normal function will be studied.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSES 3050 or BIOL3630
    Lecture hours: 3
  

  • SSES 4000 - Exercise Assessment and Prescription

    Study of the theory, concepts, and application of graded exercise testing and measurement in the evaluation of physical activity, as well as the study in the application of exercise prescription for individuals varying in age, physique, and fitness levels. Students will perform graded exercise tests in order to measure physical fitness capabilities for a wide range of capabilities.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSES 3000, with a grade of “C” or better
    Lecture hours: 3
    Lab hours: 2
    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSES 4200 - Management of Fitness Facilities

    Study of administrative aspects of fitness/exercise facilities, including management strategies, staffing, activity programming, and facility/equipment planning and management.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSES 2100 and Junior Standing
  

  • SSES 4985 - Internship in Exercise Science

    Practical experience in off-campus health club or fitness center under direct supervision of certified personal fitness trainer or exercise physiologist.

    Note: Requires 20 hours per week, 300 hours per semester. Required for Exercise Science majors.

    Credits: 12

    Prereq: SSES 3500 and SSES 3600 (grade of “C” or better) and Current CPR/AED Certification.
  

  • SSES 4990 - Exercise Science Practicum 1

    Practical experience in off-campus health club or fitness center under direct supervision of certified personal fitness trainer or exercise physiologist. Requires 10 hours per week, 150 hours per semester. Required for Exercise Science majors. Current CPR/AED Certification is required.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSES 4000, with a grade of “C” or better; current CPR/AED Certification, and Instructor Permission.
    Lecture hours: 3
  

  • SSES 4995 - Exercise Science Practicum 2

    Practical experience in off-campus health club or fitness center under direct supervision of certified personal fitness trainer or exercise physiologist. Requires 10 hours per week, 150 hours per semester. Required for Exercise Science majors. Current CPR/AED Certification is required.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSES 4000, with a grade of “C” or better; current CPR/AED Certification; and Instructor Permission.
    Lecture hours: 3
  

  • SSPE 1110 - Table Tennis

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1111 - Basketball

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/non-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSPE 1112 - Bowling

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course graded on pass/non-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1113 - Volleyball

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/non-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSPE 1114 - Walleyball

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSPE 1115 - Beginning Golf

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSPE 1116 - Intermediate Golf

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSPE 1118 - Softball

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSPE 1119 - Soccer

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSPE 1120 - Beginning Racquetball

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1121 - Intermediate Racquetball

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1122 - Advanced Racquetball

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1123 - Beginning Tennis

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSPE 1124 - Intermediate Tennis

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSPE 1125 - Advanced Tennis

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSPE 1126 - Swimming

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1127 - Intermediate Swimming

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1128 - Advanced Swimming

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1129 - Aqua-Aerobics

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1130 - Aerobics

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1131 - Yoga

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1132 - Advanced Yoga

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1133 - Karate

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1134 - Judo

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1135 - Self Defense

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1136 - Distance Running

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1137 - Caving

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSPE 1138 - Road Cycling

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1140 - Conditioning/Weight Training 1

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1141 - Conditioning/Weight Training 2

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1151 - Canoeing

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 1999 - Topics–Activity

    Offered as needed, based on enrollment and availability of instructor and facilities.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/no-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1
  

  • SSPE 2000 - Scuba

    Basic rules and fundamentals. Special emphasis on strategies, team, and individual play. An appreciation of the activity is developed to carry over into later life.

    Note: Course is graded on pass/non-credit basis only.

    Credits: 1

    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSPE 2100 - Personal and Community Health

    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 lifespan.

    Note: Required of Athletic Training, Exercise Science, and Education-Early Childhood majors.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SSPE 2200 - Human Nutrition

    A study of nutrients, including sources, composition, function, and metabolism in the human body. The human life cycle is considered in planning appropriate diets.

    Note: Required of Athletic Training and Exercise Science majors.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SSPE 2310 - Lifeguard Training

    Required course for lifeguard certification.

    Credits: 3

    Course/lab fee: $
  

  • SSPE 2311 - Orientation Sport Indus Employ

    Resume writing, job application, interviewing, contact follow-up, letter writing, job hunting strategies, and potential employers.

    Credits: 1

    Prereq: Sport Studies or Athletic Training major and sophomore rank
  

  • SSPE 2350 - Athletic Officiating–Football

    Rules, mechanics, and procedures in officiating. Practice under actual game conditions. State certification upon successful completion of state examination.

    Note: OHSSA fee for certification and books.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SSPE 2351 - Athletic Officiating–Basketball

    Rules, mechanics, and procedures in officiating. Practice under actual game conditions. State certification upon successful completion of state examination.

    Note: OHSSA fee for certification and books.

    Credits: 2
  

  • SSPE 2352 - Athletic Officiating–Baseball

    Rules, mechanics, and procedures in officiating. Practice under actual game conditions. State certification upon successful completion of state examination.

    Note: OHSSA fee for certification and books.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SSPE 2353 - Athletic Officiating–Volleyball

    Rules, mechanics, and procedures in officiating. Practice under actual game conditions. State certification upon successful completion of state examinations.

    Note: OHSSA fee for certification and books.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SSPE 2395 - Practicum in Sport Industry

    Supervised work experience while gaining skills and knowledge of various aspects of the sports industry.

    Credits: 2-6
  

  • SSPE 2400 - Foundations of Coaching

    Introduction to high school interscholastic athletics, including history, structures, job opportunities, and contemporary programs.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SSPE 2410 - Youth and Sports

    Exploration of opportunities, controversies, organization, safety, values, rules, leadership, benefits, and settings of youth sports programs.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SSPE 2595 - Independent Study

    Study, observation, and research in selected physical education fields.

    Note: Under the direction of Sports Studies faculty member.

    Credits: 1

    Prereq: Faculty Consent Required.
  

  • SSPE 2999 - Special Topics in Sport Studies

    Study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.

    Credits: 1-4
  

  • SSPE 3100 - Coaching of Volleyball

    Theory of coaching volleyball. Analysis of skills, strategies, methods, duties, and responsibilities.

    Credits: 2

    Prereq: SSPE 2400
  

  • SSPE 3110 - Coaching of Basketball

    Theory of coaching basketball. Analysis of skills, strategies, methods, duties, and responsibilities.

    Credits: 2

    Prereq: SSPE 2400
  

  • SSPE 3120 - Coaching of Football

    Theory of coaching football. Analysis of skills, strategies, methods, duties, and responsibilities.

    Credits: 2

    Prereq: SSPE 2400
  

  • SSPE 3130 - Coaching of Track

    Theory of coaching track. Analysis of skills, strategies, methods, duties, and responsibilities.

    Credits: 2

    Prereq: SSPE 2400
  

  • SSPE 3140 - Coaching of Softball

    Theory of coaching softball. Analysis of skills, strategies, methods, duties, and responsibilities.

    Credits: 2

    Prereq: SSPE 2400
  

  • SSPE 3150 - Coaching of Baseball

    Theory of coaching baseball. Analysis of skills, strategies, methods, duties, and responsibilities.

    Credits: 2

    Prereq: SSPE 2400
  

  • SSPE 3600 - Drugs/Substance Abuse

    An in-depth study of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and how chemical dependency on these drugs can affect individual performance and behavior.

    Credits: 3
  

  • SSPE 4090 - Practicum in Coaching

    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.

    Note: Required for minor in Sport Coaching.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSPE 2400 and SSPE 3100 or SSPE 3110 or SSPE 3120 or SSPE 3130 or SSPE 3140 or SSPE 3150 or permission.
  

  • SSPE 4900 - Sport Professions Capstone

    This course provides an opportunity for students to explore their current discipline in a sport-related profession, as it directly relates to other sport-related disciplines.  Through interaction with students from other sport-related disciplines and independent research, students will explore and gain an appreciation of common issues facing the various sport-related professions.  Must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

    Note: This course is online/hybrid approved.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: Senior Standing. Athletic Training, Sport Management, and Exercise Science majors only.
    Lecture hours: 3
    General Education Program Course GEP
  

  • SSPE 4999 - Special Topics in Sports Studies

    Study, under the supervision of instructor, of topics not otherwise available to students.

    Credits: 1-4

    Prereq: Faculty Consent Required.
  

  • SSSM 2000 - Introduction to Sport Management

    An introduction to the various aspects of athletics, intramural, and recreation administration.

    Note: Introductory course for majors.

    Credits: 2
  

  • SSSM 2200 - Risk Management

    Designed to provide information concerning the role of law in sport and physical activitiy for those who must deal with and manage a variety of legal concerns on a routine basis.

    Note: Required course for Exercise Science major and Sport Coaching minor.

    Credits: 2
  

  • SSSM 3000 - Introduction to Sport Law

    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.

    Note: Required course for Sport Management majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 2000 or SSES 2100 and Junior standing.
  

  • SSSM 3100 - Ethical Aspects of Sport

    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.

    Note: Required course for Exercise Science and Sport Management majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 2000 or SSES 2100 and Junior standing.
  

  • SSSM 3200 - Psychology of Sport

    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.

    Note: Required course for Exercise Science and Sport Management majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: Sophomore standing.
  

  • SSSM 3300 - Sport and Society

    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.

    Note: Required course for Sport Management majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 2000 and Sophomore standing.
  

  • SSSM 3400 - Sport Facility and Event Mgt

    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.

    Note: Required course for Sport Management majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 2000 and Junior standing.
  

  • SSSM 3500 - Sport Marketing

    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.

    Note: Required course for Sport Management majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 2000 and SSSM 3300 and Junior standing.
  

  • SSSM 3600 - Sport Communication

    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.

    Note: Required course for Sport Management majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: BUIS 1010 and BUMG 2900 and COMM 1103 and SSSM 2200
  

  • SSSM 3650 - Sports Journalism

    This course is designed to offer students an introduction to writing in the world of sports journalism.  Topics covered include team and game coverage, leads, interviewing, sidebars, previews, columns, and features and profiles.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: COMM 2231
    Lecture hours: 3
  

  • SSSM 3700 - Sport Sponsorship and Sales

    Examination of the principles of sport marketing through specific study in sales and sponsorship in sports.  Personal selling techniques, customer service, and basic principles of sport sponsorship will be integral parts of the course.  Students will also draft a sponsorship proposal and perform a formal sales presentation of that proposal.

    Note: This course in online/hybrid approved.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 2000, BUMK 3100, and Junior Rank
    Lecture hours: 3
  

  • SSSM 3900 - Governance in Sport Organizations

    Examines sport organizations focused on both professional and amateur governance structures and processes at the local, national, and international levels.  Study of the organizational mission, membership, eligibility, and regulatory power of governance organizations in sport.

    Note: This course is online/hybrid approved.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 2000, and Junior Standing
    Lecture hours: 3
  

  • SSSM 4000 - Administration of Sport Programs

    Study of the organization, policies, standards, and procedures in the administration of sport programs.

    Note: Required course for Sport Management majors.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 3000 and SSSM 3400 and SSSM 3500, and Senior standing.
  

  • SSSM 4190 - Practicum 1

    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.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 4000, senior standing and faculty consent required.
  

  • SSSM 4290 - Practicum 2

    Supervised field experience at an off-campus sport organization.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: SSSM 4190, Senior standing and faculty consent required.
  

  • SSSM 4500 - Sport Management Seminar

    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.

    Note: Required course for Sport Management majors.

    Credits: 2

    Prereq: SSSM 4000
  

  • STAT 1150 - Principles of Statistics

    Introduction to the vocabulary, concepts, and presentation of statistics as applied to business, education, and science. Topics include: exploring data and describing patterns, sampling and experimentation, planning and conducting a study, normal and sampling distributions, regression analysis, and statistical inference. The course will implement the use of technology as a catalyst for critical thinking.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: MATH 0101 or placement
    Lecture hours: 3
    General Education Program Course GEP
  

  • STAT 1150A - Principles of Statistics Plus

    This course is a principles of statistics course designed for students who are in need of some beginning algebra remediation. This course is an introduction to the vocabulary, concepts, and presentation of statistics as applied to business, education, and science. Topics include: exploring data and describing patterns, sampling and experimentation, planning and conducting a study, normal and sampling distributions, regression analysis, and statistical inference. The course will implement the use of technology as a catalyst for critical thinking. Students cannot receive credit for both STAT 1150 and STAT 1150A.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: Placement
    Coreq: MATH 0115A
    Lecture hours: 3
    General Education Program Course GEP
  

  • STAT 1800 - Business Statistics

    This course introduces students to statistical methods by focusing on statistics and its applications from a business perspective.  Statistical literacy and the development of statistical thinking using real data are emphasized.  Topics include: organizing and summarizing categorical and quantitative data using descriptive and graphical methods, estimation, and hypothesis testing.  The course will implement the use of technology as a catalyst for critical thinking.

    Credits: 4

    Prereq: MATH 0102 or placement
    Lecture hours: 4
    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP
  

  • STAT 2500 - Statistics 1

    The focus of this course is to introduce students in engineering, computer science, and mathematics to the fundamental concepts of descriptive statistics, probability, normal distributions, sampling distributions, inferential techniques, and regression analysis.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: MATH 2110
    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
    General Education Program Course GEP
  

  • STAT 3500 - Statistics 2

    This course is a continuation of MATH 1150, Principles of Statistics or MATH 2250, Statistics 1. The topics of this course will include: hypothesis testing (including the difference of independent and dependent sample means), confidence intervals, power analysis and effect size, ANOVA, Chi-Square, and multiple regression.

    Credits: 3

    Prereq: MATH 2500 or Instructor Approval
    Lecture hours: 3
    Course/lab fee: $
 

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