Bulletin 2007-2008 - Austin College

EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE250 Intermediate Topics inExercise and Sport ScienceSpecialized topics offered on an occasionalbasis. Possible topics include personal growththrough physical challenge, women in sports,modern Olympics, ethics in coaching, andpersonal health. Prerequisite: permission ofinstructor. May be repeated when topic varies.260 Intermediate Directed Study(Variable course credit)353 Teaching Movement Educationin the Elementary SchoolConstruction of movement tasks in rhythm andgame skill movement for children in gradesK-6. Recommended for juniors and seniorsonly. (Each spring)354 Teaching Methods in theSecondary SchoolA study of the skills and techniques required todesign and implement effective instructionalprograms in physical education at the secondaryschool level. (Each fall)363 Energy, Nutrition, andHuman PerformanceA multi-dimensional study of energy, nutrition,and human performance, dealing with therelationship between food nutrients, physiological,and metabolic systems. Study willinclude physiological systems of energy, delivery,and utilization and the role of exercise incardiovascular health and aging. Prerequisite:permission of instructor. (Each fall)450 Advanced Topics in Exerciseand Sport ScienceA critical examination of physical perspectives.This course can serve to provide an in-depthstudy of selected topics such as biomechanics,analysis of sport skills, advanced athletic training,and other subjects involving sport scienceand human performance. May be repeatedwhen topic varies.460 Advanced Directed Study(Variable course credit)462 BiomechanicsA study of the fundamental movements of thehuman body to determine the actions and motionof the body in physical activity and thedevelopment of body control. Special emphasisis placed on the correction or identification ofcommon physical deviations and analysis ofmovement patterns. Prerequisite: Exercise andSport Science 363. (Each spring)464 Teaching/Learning ParticipationAn individualized study that includes sharingin the instructional process for a particularExercise and Sport Science course under thesupervision of the faculty member teaching thecourse. Open only to certain highly qualifiedjuniors and seniors by invitation. (Additionaldetails given in the section on Other LearningOpportunities)471 Administration of Athletics,Physical Education, and RecreationOrganizing and administering programs inphysical education, athletics, and recreation.Special attention is given to personnel andprogram administration in both the highlycompetitive and the recreational context.(Offered on an occasional basis)490 Independent Study491 Exercise and Sport ScienceHonors Thesis492 Independent StudyOff-Campus/NSOC495 Senior Conference(Each spring)PHYSICAL FITNESSAustin College believes that physicalfitness and an understanding of ahealthy lifestyle should be an integralpart of the overall educational experience.This requirement for graduationmay be met by participation in a lifetimesports class or for non-academiccredit by successful participation in aintercollegiate varsity sport.LS 010 Intercollegiate Varsity Athletics(Zero course credit)Successful participation in a varsity athleticteam sport will fulfill the physical fitnessrequirement. Participants will not receiveacademic credit. Austin College offers varsitysports in men and women’s soccer, men andwomen’s swimming and diving, men andwomen’s tennis, men and women’s basketball,women’s volleyball, football, baseball, andsoftball.112 |COURSES OF INSTRUCTION