Concentration is focused on topics of current interest to students and is based on the most recent information. This course is designed to examine and apply the psychological effects of sports on human behavior. This is accomplished by investigations of various concepts and theories which analyze sports, exercise, and physical activity. No particular topic is offered on a regular basis. Instead, topics are selected on the basis of current students' needs and interests.
Every attempt is made to offer topics that have cross-disciplinary appeal.
This course will examine gender issues in sport. This course focuses on guidelines for developing exercise programs with special health considerations. For each condition the pathophysiology, effects of training, exercise programming, management, and medications will be discussed. This course is designed to prepare students in leading group exercise programs. Various principles, concepts, and guidelines related to group exercise programs will be examined through practical application and classroom activities.