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Prerequisites: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 210 and one of the following: Biology 215, Economics 201, Mathematics 119, Psychology 270, or Sociology 201.

Testing and measurement for assessment and understanding of physical performance and for planning and evaluation of instruction in physical activity settings. Planning, implementation, and evaluation of tests. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 305.)

306. Biomechanics of Human Movement (3) I, II

Prerequisites: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 210, Biology 150 and 336.

Mechanical principles as applied to movement; analysis and application to selected motor skills. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 306.)

307. Motor Learning and Performance (3) I, II

Prerequisites: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 210, Psychology 101, and one of the following: Biology 215, Economics 201, Mathematics 119, Psychology 270, or Sociology 201.

Psychological parameters related to physical performance and the acquisition of motor skills. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 307.)

314. Exercise Physiology Laboratory (1) I, II

Three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 304.

Laboratory experiences in the application of exercises and the analysis of the results. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 314 and 362.)

320. Skin and Scuba Diving (2)

Prerequisites: Medical examination, waiver for hazardous procedures, pass swimming competency test. Concurrent registration in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 320L.

Function and knowledge of underwater diving to include diving physiology, hyperbaric conditions, medical hazards, safety procedures associated with scuba diving, proper care and operation of equipment. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 320.)

320L. Skin and Scuba Diving Laboratory (1)

Three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 320.

(Formerly numbered Physical Education 320L.)

324. Assistant Scuba Instructor (2)

Prerequisites: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 323 or Advanced Openwater Certification, medical examination, and acceptable openwater diving equipment. Concurrent registration in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 324L.

Qualifies for Assistant Scuba Instructor Certificate from the National Association of Underwater Instructors. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 324.)

324L. Assistant Scuba Instructor Laboratory (1)

Three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 324.

(Formerly numbered Physical Education 324L.)

335. Basic Movement Skills (2) I, II

Prerequisites: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 210 and 306.

Philosophy and practical application of educational gymnastics and dance; selection of music and step patterns needed for aerobic dance activities that are appropriate for primary school children. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 335.)

341. Skill Competency in Physical Education (2) Cr/NC I, II

Four hours of activity.

Prerequisite: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 306.

Skill and knowledge tests in basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, badminton, soccer, and football. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 341.)

347A. Leadership for Physical Education (2) I, II

Prerequisites: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 301, 305, 306. Concurrent registration in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 347B.

Theory and development of leadership behavior of physical educators, emphasizing leadership qualities unique to diverse physical activity settings. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 347A.)

347B. Leadership for Physical Education Activity (1) I, II

Two hours of activity.

Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 347A.

(Formerly numbered Physical Education 347B.)

348. Special Physical Education (3) I, II

Prerequisites: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 347A, 347B, and Psychology 101.

Etiologies, characteristics, education programs, and activities for individuals with non-physical disabilities (e.g. mentally retarded, learning disabled, etc.) (Formerly numbered Physical Education 348.)

351. Basic Coaching Theory (2) I

Prerequisites: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 210, 265 and 265L.

Basic principles of coaching and conditioning for various sports. Defining actual physical and mental demands of a competitive activity. Coaching decisions concerning design of physical training programs for high school and club programs. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 351.)

352. Theory and Analysis of Coaching Competitive Sports (2) I, II

Mechanical analysis, tactics, and strategy, scouting, officiating, and rules and daily-seasonal practice planning in one of the sports listed below.

A. Basketball (Formerly numbered Physical Education 352A.)

B. Football (Formerly numbered Physical Education 352B.)

C. Baseball (Formerly numbered Physical Education 352C.)

D. Track and Field (Formerly numbered Physical Education 352D.)

E. Volleyball (Formerly numbered Physical Education 352E.)

F. Additional sports (May be repeated with new content.)
(Formerly numbered Physical Education 352F.)

353. Coaching Elite Athletes (2) II

Prerequisite: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 351.

Psychological and leadership factors and actions that are necessary to produce the best training and competitive performances in serious athletes. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 331F, 332E and 353.)

363. Corrective Physical Education (3) I, II

Prerequisites: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 303 and 304.

Etiology, characteristics, and programs for children with corrective and/or physically handicapping conditions. Includes evaluating and implementing prescribed activities for individuals with these types of conditions. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 363.)

365. Mechanisms of Sports Injuries (3) I, II

Prerequisites: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 265, 265L, 303, 304, 306.

Pathomechanics and pathophysiology of soft tissue and bone injury as it relates to the identification and management of sport related injuries. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 365.)

366. Clinical Evaluation of Sports Injuries (2) I, II

Prerequisites: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 365. Concurrent registration in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 366L.

Theoretical and practical experiences in the clinical evaluation of sports injuries with emphasis on techniques and procedures. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 366 and 565.)

366L. Clinical Evaluation of Sports Injuries Laboratory (1) I, II

Three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 366.

Theoretical and practical experiences in the clinical evaluation of sports injuries with emphasis on techniques and procedures. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 366L.)

388. Adapted Physical Education Laboratory (1-4) I, II, S

Three hours of laboratory per unit.

Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 348 or 363.

Supervised clinical experience working in the adapted physical education laboratory setting on campus with individuals with disabilities. Maximum credit four units. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 388.)

389. Practicum in Athletic Training (1-3) I, II

Three hours of laboratory per unit.

Prerequisites: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 265 and 265L.

Practical training and clinical applications of basic and advanced techniques of athletic training and sports medicine. Athletic first aid, emergency procedures, bandaging, taping, use of physical therapy modalities, and application of therapeutic exercises to be performed in actual athletic medicine clinics. Maximum credit six units. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 389.)

397. Contemporary Topics in Physical Education (Credit to be arranged) (Offered only in Extension)

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; bachelor's degree.

Study of specially selected problems in physical education and sport. Does not apply to undergraduate degrees or credentials. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 397.)

398. Supervised Field Experience (1-3) Cr/NC I, II, S

Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.

Supervised practical experience in the area of physical education. Maximum credit six units. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 398.)

401A. Musculo-Skeletal Fitness (1) I, II

Prerequisites: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 104A or 104B or 341; Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 304, 306, and 314.

Training techniques in areas of strength and flexibility. Examination of facilities and equipment, mechanics of strength and flexibility techniques, development of training program, basic physiology and review of current research in areas of strength and flexibility. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 401A.)

401B. Musculo-Skeletal Fitness Activity (1) I, II

Two hours of activity.

Prerequisites: Concurrent registration in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 401A.

Circularespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, selection and care of equipment and facilities, and programs in the areas of flexibility, weight training and aerobics. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 401B.)

412. Leading Group Aerobic Exercise (1) I, II

Two hours of activity.

Prerequisites: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 303, 304, 314.

Teaching group aerobic exercise including aerobic dance, step training, circuit training, and interval training. Students design and lead aerobic, strength, and flexibility segments of a group of aerobic exercise class. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 412.)

431. Administration of Exercise and Fitness Program (2) II

Prerequisites: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 303, 304, 314.

Administration and management of corporate, private, university-based, and hospital-based exercise programs. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 431.)

432. Exercise, Fitness, and Health (2) I

Prerequisites: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 303, 304, 305, 314, Health Science 301. Concurrent registration in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 432L.

Exercise testing, programming and leadership for healthy persons of different ages, capacities, and needs. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 432.)

432L. Exercise, Fitness, and Health (1) I

Three hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 432.

Practicum in exercise testing, programming and leadership for healthy persons of different capacities, and needs. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 432L.)

433. Exercise, Sport, and Aging (3) I

Prerequisites: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 301 and 304.

Relationships between exercise, sport and human aging including physiological, psychological, sociological, health and program considerations. Aging is viewed developmentally with emphasis on the middle and later years. (Formerly numbered Physical Education 433.)

441. Practicum: Physical Education Activities (2) I, II

Four hours of activity.

Prerequisites: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 306 and 341.

Selection and care of equipment and facilities; analysis of skill; progression for skills, drills and the game; lead-up activities; safety; performance cues; terminologies; skill evaluations; tactics and strategies.