Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Dietetics

SES 100 Basketball

Gain knowledge and skill in the game of basketball.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 102 Soccer

Gain knowledge and skill in the game of soccer.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 104 Volleyball

Gain knowledge and skill in the game of volleyball.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 108 Activity Workshop

This course focuses on the development of basic skills and techniques in a designated physical activity.
1

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 111 Bowling

Gain knowledge and skill in the game of bowling.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Participation Fee Required

SES 114 Golf

Gain knowledge and skill in the game of golf.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Participation Fee Required

SES 118 Swimming

Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of swimming.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 123 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science

To prepare students for their academic work and future professional choices in the various concentrations within Sport and Exercise Science.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 125 Hiking

Gain knowledge and skill in the activities of hiking.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 134 Self Defense

Gain knowledge and skill in the activity of self defense.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 145 Activity for Stress Management

Use of a variety of physical activities to control stress.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 146 Group Fitness

Improve personal skills and fitness through conditioning activities.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 149 Fitness and Conditioning

Improve personal skills and fitness through fitness and conditioning activities.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 150 Jogging and Walking

Improve personal skills and fitness through jogging and walking.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 153 Weight Training

Improve personal skills and fitness through weight training activities.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 160 History of Sport in the United States

This course will provide students with a broad overview of the history of sport in the United States. Students will discover the traditions, belief systems, and ideas that formed the US sport industry.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 170 Introduction to Field Based Experience

Practical experience for those wishing to explore a career in teaching. Placement in most public or private schools, agencies, preschool through high school. Experience is to coordinate practice with theory. S/U graded.

1

Prerequisites

Completion of Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP

Corequisites

SES 266

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Sport and Exercise Science Major(s)

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 201 Track and Field

To teach the rules, training principles, techniques, movement skills, and analyses of the sport of track and field to professional preparation candidates completing a physical education major.
1

Major/Minor Restriction

Include SES: Coaching (and) SES: Sport Coaching (and) SES: PE (K-12) Teaching Major(s)/Minor(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 202 Lifetime Sports and Physical Activities

Exploration, participation, and analysis of a variety of lifetime sports and physical activities that contribute to one's personal health and well-being across the life-span.
3

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 209 Dance Activities

Focus on participation and analyses of traditional, social, American folk and square, and popular dance forms appropriate for upper elementary and secondary physical education.
1

Major/Minor Restriction

Include SES: Coaching (and) SES: Sport Coaching (and) SES: PE (K-12) Teaching Major(s)/Minor(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 210 Developmentally Appropriate Elementary Activities

Exploration, participation, and analysis of broad based variety of physical activities that promote an optimal childhood development of movement foundations.
3

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Sport and Exercise Science (and) SES: Sport Coaching (and) SES: PE (K-12) Teaching Major(s)/Minor(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 220 Anatomical Kinesiology

(3 lecture, 2 laboratory) Study of the anatomical bases of human movement. Laboratory provides application of principles.
4

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and LASL-Natural&Physi Science LAB and GT Natural & Phys Science Lab

SES 221 Weight Training Techniques

This course is designed to introduce proper weight training terminology and basic training programs. Learn weight training safety to better demonstrate, evaluate, assess, and coach basic weight training techniques.
1

Prerequisites

SES 220 with a minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Sport and Exercise Science Major(s)/Minor(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 233 Advanced First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Provide advanced and additional topics relative to first aid, i.e., increase proficiency skills, update CPR knowledge, increase knowledge in preventive and causative factors of injury and illness.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 240 Secondary Physical Education Content

Facilitate enhanced performance, analysis, and understanding of net/wall games, target games, invasion games, and field run/score games through a models-based instructional approach.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include SES: PE (K-12) Teaching (and) Physical Ed (K-12) (and) K-12 Ed:Physical Education Major(s)/Minor(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 243 Outdoor and Adventure Programming

Designed to provide physical education majors with activities and teaching strategies necessary for integrating and implementing outdoor and adventure activities into a school program.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Sport and Exercise Science Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Participation Fee Required

SES 266 Introduction to Physical Education as a Profession

Focus on historical and current issues and philosophical perspectives of physical education, sport, and fitness. Implications for today's physical education programs will be identified and discussed.

3

Prerequisites

(GPA-2.5) and (Completion of Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP)

Corequisites

SES 170

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Sport and Exercise Science (and) SES: Sport Coaching (and) SES: PE (K-12) Teaching Major(s)/Minor(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 270 Introduction to Sport Administration

This class is designed to provide students with a broad overview of the sport industry. A wide variety of topics including: law, management, economics, and marketing areas are covered.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 280 Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries

Emphasis on prevention of and care for injury to athletic populations. Includes an overview of injury pathology and diagnosis, initial care, and long-term management concepts related to common pathologies.
3

Prerequisites

SES 220 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 295 Special Topics in Sport Coaching

A variety of special topics related to sport, sport coaching, and issues within this field of study.
3

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 300 Management of Sport Organizations

This class is designed to provide students with knowledge in pertinent managerial aspects of sport. A wide variety of topics including: leadership, employee attitudes, and general management areas are covered.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Sport and Exercise Science Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 311 Sport Officiating

(3 lecture, 2 laboratory) Study officiating requirements for sports with an emphasis on mechanics, rule interpretation, and rule enforcement. Understanding rules, gaining practical experience officiating, and working towards a certification are all included.
4

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 312 Coaching and Officiating of Baseball

Study techniques and strategies of coaching competitive baseball and obtain background and understanding of rules and techniques of baseball officiating.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 313 Coaching and Officiating of Basketball

Study techniques and strategies of coaching competitive basketball and obtain background and understanding of rules and techniques of basketball officiating.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 314 Coaching and Officiating of Football

Study techniques and strategies of coaching football and obtain background and understanding of rules and techniques of football officiating.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 317 Coaching and Officiating of Track and Field

Study techniques and strategies of coaching competitive track and field and obtain background and understanding of rules and techniques of track and field officiating.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 318 Coaching and Officiating of Soccer

Study techniques and strategies of coaching competitive soccer and obtain background and understanding of rules and techniques of soccer officiating.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 321 Coaching and Officiating of Volleyball

Study techniques and strategies of coaching competitive volleyball and obtain background and understanding of rules and techniques of volleyball officiating.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 322 Exercise Physiology I

Investigate the basic concepts in the physiological components of human movement.
3

Prerequisites

(SES 220 or BIO 245 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 323 Motor Learning and Development

Study of the neuropsychological components of motor behavior, with an emphasis on movement problems. Laboratory provides application of concepts.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 324 Exercise Physiology II

(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) Application of the physiological principles of human movement as they relate to the response to exercise training, training for sport performance, sport nutrition, and ergogenic aids.
3

Prerequisites

SES 322 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 331 Biomechanics

(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) Application of mechanical principles in the study of human movement. Laboratory provides application of concepts.
3

Prerequisites

SES 220 with a minimum grade of D-

Special Notes

3 Math credits or equivalent required.

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 333 Psychology of Exercise and Physical Activity

Application of psychological concepts, theory, principles, and empirical findings to exercise and physical activity experiences, promotion, settings and programming.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 335 Principles of Coaching

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles, philosophies and theories associated with effective athletic coaching.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Participation Fee Required

SES 336 Sport for Children and Youth Athletes

Studying the influences on, the consequences of, the involvements of, and the best practices of those who work with children and youth athletes.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 337 Sport for High Performance Athletes

Understanding aspects of mental and physical training, coaching methods and strategies, and an exploration of social-psychological factors related to the successful performance of elite level athletes and teams.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 338 Teaching Diverse Populations

(3 Lecture, 2 Practicum) This course is designed to assist students in acquiring methods and techniques for teaching diverse populations in traditional and alternative physical activity settings.
4

Prerequisites

GPA-2.5

Major/Minor Restriction

Include SES: Coaching (and) SES: Sport Coaching (and) SES: PE (K-12) Teaching (and) K-12 Ed: Physical Education Major(s)/Minor(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 340 Planning, Assessment, and Instruction in Physical Education

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) The introductory course in a sequence of professional teaching skills courses. Identify and develop the beginning teaching skills that are necessary for effective instruction in physical education.

4

Prerequisites

(GPA-2.5) and (SES 266 with a minimum grade of D-) and (Completion of Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP)

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include SES: Coaching (and) SES: Sport Coaching (and) SES: PE (K-12) Teaching (and) K-12 Ed: Physical Education Major(s)/Minor(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 342 Physical Activity and Fitness in Schools

Facilitate future teacher's knowledge, skills appreciation and confidence needed to lead school-aged children in the development of active healthy lives.

3

Prerequisites

GPA-2.5

Offered

Generally offered Fall, and/or Spring - Check with department/school for next offering

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Sport and Exercise Science (and) SES: Sport Coaching (and) SES: PE (K-12) Teaching Major Major(s)/Minor(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 370 Sport Finance

This course introduces students to current issues in sport finance and economics. Specific topics that will be covered include accounting, economics, finance, and policy procedures in the sport industry.
3

Prerequisites

(ECON 203 and ECON 205 with a minimum grade of D-)

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Sport and Exercise Science Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 375 Event and Facility Management

This course is designed to provide students information and knowledge on the operation and management of sports facilities and events.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Sport and Exercise Science Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 390 Pre-Internship Seminar in Sport Administration

This course will prepare students for their internship and future career in sport. The course is focused on the practical application of content from coursework to the real-world sport industry.
1

Program Restrictions

Include SES:Sport Administration-BS

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 392 Internship in Sport Coaching

Put into practice the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. Assume responsibilities in administration supervision and evaluation athletic settings. S/U graded.
1- 6

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 1 time

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 403 Physical & Health Education for Elementary Teachers

Examination of school wide approaches to physical activity and health promotion in elementary school settings.

1

Prerequisites

Completion of Applic for Initial Adm to PTEP

Offered

Generally offered Fall, Spring, and/or Summer - Check with department/school for next offering

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Elementary Education (and) Interdisciplinary Studies Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 405 Exercise Oncology

This course will prepare individuals to design and conduct exercise intervention programs for cancer patients. The physiological alterations from cancer therapy and the exercise effects will be presented.

3

Prerequisites

(SES 322 and SES 324 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 406 Practicum in Cancer Rehabilitation

This course will review the of basics cancer rehabilitation principles, followed by instruction on the clinical skills necessary for students to work directly with cancer patients in an exercise setting.
3

Prerequisites

SES 324 with a minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 1 time

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 408 Workshop in Sport and Exercise Science

A variety of special topics related to issues associated with the sport and exercise science field of study.
1- 3

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 410 Cardiac Rehabilitation

Basic electrocardiography and ECG interpretation will be studied. Emphasis is on interpretation of resting and exercise ECG's, monitoring procedures, interpretation of abnormalities and drugs that may affect exercise.
3

Prerequisites

SES 322 with a minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Sport and Exercise Science Major(s)

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 422 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 3

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 424 Complementary and Integrative Health

This evidence based course explores the mind, body and spirit, energetics, manual healing, yoga, global ethnomedical systems, and related topics.
3

Class Restriction

Include Sophomore and Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 426 Motor Control

Study of the neural control of human movement from basic structures to functional movements such as grasping and locomotion. Dysfunction in the CNS and its impact on human movement will also be addressed.
3

Prerequisites

SES 220 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 431 Advanced Methods in Biomechanics

Advanced study of biomechanical principles which underpin human movement. Examples will provide application of mechanical principles to human movement.
3

Prerequisites

(SES 220 and SES 331 with a minimum grade of B)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 435 Advanced Principles of Coaching

Analyze and study advanced teaching/coaching behaviors necessary for students interested in a career in sport coaching. Coaching theory, best practices, and continued development of a coaching philosophy will be included.
3

Prerequisites

SES 335 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 436 Social Influences on Sport and Exercise Behavior

Application of sociological concepts and theories to examine current practices, problems and issues in physical activity, exercise and sport.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 438 Sport Psychology

Introduction to the key psychological factors influencing sport, athletic performance, and coaching effectiveness. Examples of topics include: motivation, communication, mental rehearsal, psychological skills training, group dynamics, and managing stress.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 440 Developing Pedagogical Skills in Elementary Physical Education

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Course is the second in sequence of professional teaching courses in physical education. Designed to develop skills and knowledge related to elementary physical education. Laboratory provides application of principles.

4

Prerequisites

(GPA-2.5) and (Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP) and (SES 210 and SES 340 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include SES: Coaching (and) SES: Sport Coaching (and) SES: PE (K-12) Teaching (and) K-12 Ed: Physical Education Major(s)/Minor(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Supervision Fee Required

SES 441 Physical Education Technology

Literacy and effective use of educational technology in physical education. Application of various technologies related to professional development, planning and instruction, and the assessment of student learning.
3

Prerequisites

GPA-2.5

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Sport and Exercise Science (and) SES: Sport Coaching (and) SES: PE (K-12) Teaching Major(s)/Minor(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 442 Developing Pedagogical Skills in Secondary Physical Education

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Provides preservice physical education teachers with theoretical knowledge and practical experiences required to successfully teach secondary physical education. Laboratory provides application of principles.

4

Prerequisites

(GPA-2.5) and (Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP) and (SES 240 and SES 340 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include SES: Coaching (and) SES: Sport Coaching (and) SES: PE (K-12) Teaching (and) K-12 Ed: Physical Education Major(s)/Minor(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Supervision Fee Required

SES 443 Teaching and Assessing School Health

This course focuses on health education instructional, management, and assessment techniques in school settings with an emphasis on national and state level health education standards.

3

Prerequisites

(GPA-2.5) and (Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP) and (SES 340 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include SES: Coaching (and) SES: Sport Coaching (and) SES: PE (K-12) Teaching (and) K-12 Ed: Physical Education Major(s)/Minor(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 445 International Perspectives of Sport

Exploring relationships between sport and culture in an increasingly globalized world. Sport perspectives based on cultural values, historical events, location, politics, and current events at various levels will be discussed.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 446 Sociocultural Concepts in Physical Activity Settings

This course addresses sociocultural issues as they relate to physical activity professions and focuses on issues of social development as they relate to working with diverse populations in physical activity settings.

3

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 450 Sport Leadership and Ethics

Seminar to explore ethical behavior and leadership principles to refine critical thinking and decision-making skills. Students will examine ethical conduct and contemporary issues in all facets of a sports program.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall - Check with department/school for next offering

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 451 Sport Sales

This course provides the foundation of sales and revenue generation through theoretical fundamentals and practical application of sales while providing students with the essential skills to become successful sales executives in the sport industry.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 452 Sport in Film

Exploration of historical and contemporary topics concerning sport in film. Students will be introduced to a variety of sociological, cultural, ethical, and managerial topics as seen through popular and independent films.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 461 Sport Governance & Law

Introduce implications of governance and law in sport. Prepares students with the knowledge and the ability to apply legal doctrines to enhance problem solving and prudent management and operational decisions.
3

Program Restrictions

Include SES:Sport Administration-BS and SES:Sport Coaching-BS

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 478 Sport Marketing

This theory course introduces the terminology, concepts and principles of sport marketing, as well as how these concepts are applied in sport delivery organizations.
3

Class Restriction

Include Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 480 Advanced Functional Assessment of Strength and Conditioning

Study concepts, procedures, techniques, and assessments used in strength and conditioning in athletics. Students will develop suitable strength and conditioning programs based on findings of case studies performed on athletes.
3

Prerequisites

(SES 220 and SES 322 and SES 331 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 490 Exercise Assessment and Programming

(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) Application of fitness assessments and the subsequent development, organization, and implementation of exercise programs for healthy individuals and individuals with controlled diseases.
3

Prerequisites

(SES 220 and SES 322 and SES 324 and SES 331 with a minimum grade of D-)

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Sport and Exercise Science Major(s)

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 492 Internship in Sport and Exercise Science

See concentration program notes for additional requirements. Supervised experience in a Sport and Exercise Science concentration. S/U graded.
6-12

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

SES 494 Exercise Science Practicum

Application of physiological principles, assessment techniques, and exercise prescription in a community setting. Students will gain experience in the use and interpretation of fitness laboratory and field tests.
3

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required