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Undergraduate Programs
PED 265. Introduction to
Exercise Science
3 credits
This course will introduce students to the field of
Exercise Science that involves the following topic
areas: motor learning/control, kinesiology/biomechanics,
and exercise physiology.
PED 280. Special Physical Education 3 credits
Provides an overview of general program development
related to impairments, disabilities, and
handicapping conditions of the mentally, physical,
and emotionally challenged individual.
Emphasis is placed on both medical and educational
methods to meet needs of these challenged
individuals.
PED 282. Exercise and Aging
3 credits
Introduction to basic physical changes that occur
with aging, focusing on the difference between
health-related aspects of aging that are largely
biological and immutable and those that are
largely a function of lifestyle, behavior and attitudes.
Emphasis on exercise health promotion,
and wellness among older adults. Examination of
health dimensions important to building exercise
and leisure programs for older adults.
PED 290. Exercise Pharmacology
and Nutrition
3 credits
This course will provide students with the skills
to understand drugs and supplements that are
frequently used by the physically active population
and those seeking to be physically fit.
Students will also learn how various commonly
used drugs and supplements can affect exercise
performance in their patients and athletes.
Practical guidelines are offered to enable the student
to monitor and circumvent adverse reactions
to drug therapies. For the athletic training student
an extra hour of class can be taken to allow
for nutrition content to be covered.
PED 291. Clinical Athletic Training IA 1 credit
This is the first course in the sequence of Clinical
Athletic Training Experiences. Skill learning and
application is emphasized in this class. These kills
include performing skills required for a physical
examination, taping, writing SOAP notes, equipment
fitting, sport rules and regulations, prevention
techniques, ability to set-up and operate
ultra sound and electrical muscle stimulation and
patient care. In all Clinical Athletic Training
courses individual and team problem solving
techniques are emphasized. The student is also
encouraged to develop information seeking skills
activities. Prerequisite: admittance to Athletic
Training program to enroll.
PED 292. Clinical Athletic Training IB 1 credit
This is the second course in the sequence of
Clinical Athletic Training courses. Skill learning
and application is emphasized in this course.
These competencies include performing skills
required for a physical examination, taping, writing
SOAP notes, equipment fitting, sport rules
and regulations, prevention techniques, ability to
set-up and operate ultra sound and electrical
muscle stimulation and patient care. In all
Clinical Athletic Training courses individual and
team problem solving techniques are emphasized.
The student is also encouraged to develop information
seeking skills activities. The material
explored previously in PED 291 will now be
expanded. The student will compare and contrast
different clinical athletic training experiences.
Emphasis is placed on group cooperation and
interaction among other student athletic trainers,
clinical instructors, and clinical supervisors.
Prerequisite: Admittance to Athletic Training
program.
PED 300. Advanced Swimming (Lifeguard
Training)
2 credits
Knowledge and practical experience in lifeguard
training. The American Red Cross certification
for Lifeguard and CPR for the Professional
Rescuer will be given to those who successfully
complete the necessary requirements.
Prerequisite: PED 200 Intermediate Swimming or
equivalent ability.
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