Laboratory practice on clinical evaluation of pathologies. Medical and allied health professionals contribute through guest lectures. Explores methods of instruction for varied student populations and lesson planning in physical education. Acquaints students with the general field of tests and measurements as an administrative and teaching device used in presenting and evaluating the physical education program. Includes elementary statistics, pertinent tests in the field and alternative forms of assessment.
Administrative process is applied to sports science and athletic training.
Includes program philosophy, program development, facility and fiscal management, management of supplies and equipment, office procedures and public relations. Students learn to implement safety measures to ensure participants in physical activity and sport programs of a safe environment and to safeguard institutions and their employees from court lawsuits. The two emphases, sports medicine and sports science, divide into specialized learning groups for the second half of the semester. The science of human motion based on anatomical, mechanical and physiological principles. Field trips to local educational or rehabilitation settings.