2002-2003 - The University of Scranton

EXERCISE SCIENCE AND SPORT
Dr. Gary N. Wodder, Chairperson
The Department of Exercise Science and Sport consists of three areas: Physical
Education, a minor in Coaching, and a major in Exercise Science.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The Physical Education program seeks to improve the physical-fitness levels of each student,
introduce new activities, or improve and increase students’ recreational skills through our
offerings of over 30 different courses. Emphasis is placed on instruction in a variety of popular
sports and recreational activities, especially those with carry-over value for post-college years.
Every regularly enrolled student must satisfy the 3-credit Physical Education requirement
unless excused by the Department. It is possible to be excused from Physical Education classes
by application to the Department if (a) a physician certifies that a student, for medical reasons,
should not engage in vigorous physical activity; (b) the Department deems it advisable; (c) the
student is a veteran. Grading is (S) Satisfactory or (U) Unsatisfactory.
There are a variety of formats for the Physical Education classes: one-half semester for .5
credit, three times per week for one credit, two times per week for one credit, and one time per
week for one credit. Students may select from among the following: tennis, yoga, skiing, soccer,
racquetball, weight training, aerobics, hapkido, volleyball, running, karate, self-defense for
women, advanced life-saving, water-safety instructor, jazz dance, golf, tai chi, badminton, wellness,
latin and swing dance, cardio fitness, beginning/intermediate swimming, fitness swimming,
first aid/CPR, karate, wellness, and judo.
COACHING MINOR
The 17-credit Coaching minor is based on the American Sport Education Program
(ASEP) and will help meet the needs of those who wish to coach and work more effectively
with young athletes from youth through interscholastic sports.
Introduction to Coaching, one credit, is a suggested prerequisite for the 3-credit courses.
Dept. and No. Descriptive Title of Course Credits
PHED 112 First Aid/CPR/AED 1
PHED 160 Introduction to Coaching 1
PHED 202 Sport Administration 3
PHED 208 Conditioning and Training for Sport 3
PHED 203 Prevention and Care of Sports Injuries 3
PSYC 284 Sports Psychology 3
PHED 205 Teaching Sport Skills 3
TOTAL: 17
PHED 112 Mr. Hair PHED 208 Prof. Robertson
First Aid/CPR 1 credit Conditioning and Training 3 credits
This course leads to American Red Cross for Sports
certification in CPR, First Aid, and Students will learn how to design effective,
Automated External Defibrillation (AED). individualized training programs by incor-
Prepares students to recognize and porating training basics such as overload,
respond to respiratory, cardiac, and other specificity, adaptation and progression.
emergency situations.
Will include individual differences among
PHED 160 Team
Introduction to Coaching 1 credit
Prerequisite course which will assist
prospective coaches as they develop a positive
coaching philosophy, apply coaching
principles and use sport-management skills.
athletes, muscular fitness, energy fitness
and performance factors. (Formerly PHED
210.)
289