Courses
Students studying Exercise and Sport Science at Carthage take courses in teaching/coaching, physical fitness, wellness, child development, motivating others, decision making, and occasionally, business administration.
This course examines the history, philosophy, principles and development of exercise and sport programs. Fall/Spring.
Through lectures, demonstrations, teaching lessons, and game play, the student will learn the basic rules, skills, tactics, and teaching strategies of individual sports. Spring.
Through lectures, demonstrations and game play, the students will learn the basic rules, tactics and teaching strategies of track and field tennis.
Through lectures, demonstrations, teaching lessons and game play, the student will learn the basic rules, skills, tactics, teaching strategies of team sports. Fall.
Through lectures, demonstrations and game play, the student will learn the basic rules, tactics, and teaching strategies of softball and basketball.
This course will introduce students to health topics pertaining to the development of their physical, psychological and social well-being. Students will learn about the major theories in Health Education and gain experience teaching health topics.
A variable content course that will allow the student an opportunity to study in one of the areas of exercise sport science that is not typically offered. Fall/Spring.
A two-track course designed to teach students the techniques of the six basic swimming strokes, elementary rescue skills, self-rescue methods, and springboard diving competence and to gain WSI certification. The course will follow the American Red Cross progressions for certification of swim instructors through a mix of classroom sessions and water work, emphasizing teaching skills and practical teaching experience with 'real' students.
Evaluation of health misinformation and quackery pertaining to health-related products and services. Examination of major health care issues from a consumer point of view, enabling the students to make intelligent decisions about how to obtain and use health-related products, services, facilities, and personnel.
This course consists of class activities, readings and lectures designed to provide elementary teachers with the knowledge of how to incorporate movement in their classrooms. Students will learn the latest research linking movement to enhanced learning.
Course fulfills the requirements for EXSS 0010-Concepts of Physical Fitness (1cr.) and one lifetime/fitness activity (1cr.). Fall/Spring.
An on-campus practical experience for the recreation, sport and fitness management emphasis. The student will assist with the management of the College intramural program.
This course provides an overview of substance use and abuse among adolescents. The course will focus on understanding how to teach this topic as part of a comprehensive school health education curriculum.
A practical approach to measurement and evaluation activities as they apply to the field of physical education and exercise and sport science.
An analysis of human movement with an emphasis on the skeletal system and mechanical principles.
This course will emphasize diversity in sexual feeling, behavior, cultural traditions and moral beliefs related to sex, with an emphasis on the physiology of sex and helping students become comfortable in discussing and teaching sexuality to adolescents.
An off-campus practical experience for students to work with special populations in a physical education setting. (Pass/Fail)
A variable content course permitting the well-qualified student an opportunity to study in one of the areas of exercise and sport science not typically offered.
A course designed to assist the prospective athletic coach in teaching and coaching an athletic team. Emphasis will be placed on principles of training, learning progressions and practice and game organization.
The opportunity to asist and observe an intercollegiate/interscholastic coach and team. (Pass/Fail).
An analysis of the effects of exercise on the human body, with an emphasis placed on scientific research and the implications for exercise/sport prescription and programming.
A course required of students pursuing the emphasis in physical education K-12 Licensure. Emphasizes teaching methods and instructional materials in physical education.
Students will learn strategies and techniques for teaching health at an age appropriate level.
Exercise and Sport Science Courses
- Foundations of Exercise and Sport
- Theory and Practice of Individual Sports
- Theory and Practice of Team Sports
- Introduction to Health and Wellness Education
- Topics in Exercise and Sport Science
- Swimming for EXS Majors
- First Aid and Safety
- Nutrition Education
- Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
- Consumer Health Issues
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Physical Education and Health Methods
- Comprehensive School Health Programming
- Adaptive Aspects of Exercise and Sport
- Elementary Physical Education/Principles of Movement
- Theory and Practice of Rhythm, Dance and Gymnastics
- Supervision of Intramurals
- Tests & Measurement in Exercise and Sport
- Kinesiology
- Sexuality Education
- Personal and Community Health
- Issues in Emotional and Mental Health
- Advanced Techniques in Training and Conditioning
- Field Placement in Sport & Fitness Instruction
- Field Placement in Adaptive Physical Education
- Strength and Conditioning Practicum
- General Medical Conditions for the Athletic Trainer
- Organization and Administration of Exercise and Sport Science
- Topics in Exercise and Sport Science
- Theory of Coaching and Athletic Techniques
- Coaching Practicum
- Physiology of Exercise
- Methods and Materials of Teaching Physical Education
- Methods and Materials of Teaching Health Education
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