Sport & Exercise Studies (SES)

SES 1002 Total Body Conditioning (A, SP, SU)

1 credit
Participation in a fitness program to include cardio-respiratory fitness muscle strength and endurance, strength training and flexibility.
Lab: 2 hours     Lab fee: $2.00

SES 1004 Yoga (A, SP, SU)

1 credit
An introduction to yoga to include breathing, strength, balance and flexibility.
Lab: 2 hours     Lab fee: $2.00

SES 1005 Introduction to Strength & Resistance (A, SP, SU)

1 credit
An introduction to weight room use for the individual exerciser. Investigation of various types of resistance exercise devices, proper techniques and programs, and weight room safety. An introduction to basic anatomical and exercise concepts and their application in the use of resistance exercise modalities as a part of a total conditioning and exercise program.
Lab: 2 hours     Lab fee: $10.00

SES 1006 Golf (A, SP, SU)

1 credit
This course provides an introduction to playing the game of golf. Laboratory experiences to include introduction to the golf swing, club selection, driving range experience and game/course experience.
Lab: 2 hours     Lab fee: $150.00

SES 1008 Women's Self Defense (A, SP, SU)

1 credit
Instruction in the ideas of Self-defense with special concentrations on the self-defense needs of women. It will include Self-defense techniques at the beginning level with an emphasis on the Self-defense needs of women.
Lab: 2 hours     Lab fee: $2.00

SES 1009 Bowling (A, SP, SU)

1 credit
Instruction in the methods of teaching and participation of bowling to include a thorough understanding of the scoring, techniques, skills, and fundamentals of the sport. This class allows students to participate in an individual sport and experience success in an independent environment.
Lab: 2 hours     Lab fee: $50.00

SES 1010 Fitness Kick Boxing (A, SP, SU)

1 credit
This course will introduce the student to cardio kickboxing. Each week new basic body moves and techniques will be introduced. Basic punches, kicks and stances will be taught as well as choreographed patterns. Techniques will be taken from various martial arts such as karate, tae kwon do and boxing as ways to improve the individual’s cardiovascular fitness.
Lab: 2 hours     Lab fee: $2.00

SES 1100 Personal Fitness Concepts (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
This course of study focuses on fitness issues which affect Americans today and in the future. Emphasis is placed on establishing a basis for positive fitness through a consideration of the various factors which influence fitness. Personal Fitness Concepts will focus attention on the need for each person to arrive at informed conclusions about how to take responsibility for his or her personal fitness.
Lecture: 3 hours     Lab fee: $10.00

SES 1101 Introduction to Sport & Exercise Studies (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
A survey of the health and fitness arena both private and public, to include the study of facilities, recreational fitness options for the client, profiles, daily operations, legal aspects, personnel issues, and program administration.
Lecture: 3 hours     Lab fee: $2.00

SES 1327 Individual Sport & Activity (A)

2 credits
A survey of individual activities/sports to include equipment, safety concerns, breakdown of skills and game play.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: SES 1101      Lab fee: $5.00

SES 1328 Team Sport & Activity (SP)

2 credits
A survey of team activities/sports to include equipment, safety concerns, breakdown of skills and game play.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: SES 1101     Lab fee: $5.00

SES 2213 Aquatics Management (A, SP, SU)

2 credits
Course offers a survey of the recreational aquatics environment. Students receive hands-on training in filtration systems and their operation, along with an understanding of federal and state guidelines for licensure for pool operation and maintenance. Legal aspects of the aquatics area are covered, as are staffing requirements and training of aquatics personnel for indoor/outdoor facilities. Students also will complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification as a part of this course.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: SES 1101     Lab fee: $10.00

SES 2214 Aerobic & Group Fitness (A, SP, SU)

2 credits
Introduction into the methods of teaching participation in a fitness program, to include a thorough understanding of the fundamental techniques of group exercise. The history and the value of group exercise for the client, the basic movements of group exercise, and the interpretation of music and language for group fitness conditioning. Students will demonstrate fundamental techniques of a fitness program including safety, motivation, goal setting and variations of aerobic and group fitness programs as well as proficiency in music and movement.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: SES 1101     Lab fee: $2.00

SES 2216 Basics of Golf (A, SP, SU)

2 credits
An in depth analysis of the game of golf. To include the historical study of the game, the rules which apply to the playing of the game, and a perspective of the growth and increasing significance of the game inside and out of our industry. A study of the management of the golf facility, turf and environmental issues, employment options and the instruction of the game.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours     Lab fee: $150.00

SES 2217 Tae Kwon Do (A, SP, SU)

2 credits
Instruction in the methods of teaching and participation in Advanced Tae Kwon Do to include a thorough understanding of the skills, fundamentals, and techniques of the sport. Marketing Tae Kwon Do, advanced self-defense strategies, weaponry, and concepts of Olympic competition events.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours     Lab fee: $2.00

SES 2222 Tennis (SP, SU)

2 credits
Instruction in the coaching and participation in the activity, to include a thorough understanding of the rules and the sport strategy. History of the sport and coaching techniques for the client, tournament set up and implementation for the facility.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: SES 1101     Lab fee: $10.00

SES 2223 Racquetball (A, SP)

2 credits
Course includes instruction in coaching and participation in the sport. Students gain a thorough understanding of the history, rules and strategy of the game. They also learn coaching techniques for clients and tournament set up/implementation for the facility.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: SES 1101     Lab fee: $10.00

SES 2233 Outdoor Community Recreation (SP, SU)

2 credits
A survey of the outdoor recreational market and its’ application through corporate America. Review of outdoor recreational opportunities, basic activities, skills and necessary equipment. Present safety, liability and associate programming issues. Examine the business, career and recreational applications.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: SES 1101     Lab fee: $75.00

SES 2415 Advanced Strength & Resistance Training (A, SP, SU)

4 credits
This course presents an analysis of the resistance training field to include types of resistance equipment used, resistance training methods for the client, proper lifting and spotting techniques for the various equipment, and assessment of clients. Also covered is goal setting for clients based on assessment findings and the use of periodization techniques in planning resistance training activities. Risk management aspects of the weight area and proper care and maintenance of equipment is explained.
Lecture: 3 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: SES 1101     Lab fee: $20.00

SES 2426 Athletic Injury Control/First Aid (A, SP, SU) 

3 credits
This course covers the recognition, treatment, management and prevention of basic injuries sustained by individuals while participating in athletic activities. It includes basic taping and treatment procedures introduced and applied in the athletic environment.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: SES 2440     Lab fee: $20.00

SES 2437 Health Promotion (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
This course of study focuses on current health and wellness issues related to the worksite environment. Course work will emphasize the major wellness components of fitness, nutrition, prevention, safety, and behavior modification and how these wellness components can be introduced into the worksite. Health Promotions will also focus on financial and administrative issues associated with Worksite Health Promotion.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: SES 1101

SES 2438 Fitness Concepts Across the Lifespan (A, SP)

3 credits
A survey of the response of children, seniors, and physically challenged persons to exercise. Emphasis to be placed on choosing appropriate and challenging activities that will result in a positive physiological response while accommodating the social, developmental, and physical needs of potential clients.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: SES 1101

SES 2440 Exercise Physiology (A, SP, SU)

4 credits
Human anatomy and physiology as related to physical activity, exercise and work. A study of the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems; bioenergetics; body composition and behavior modification; as well as the health-related benefits associated with training adaptations. Course content will be supported by exercise and fitness studies including the measurement of vital signs, aerobic and anaerobic capacity, body composition, muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility in the Human Performance Laboratory.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: BIO 2300     Lab fee: $20.00

SES 2441 Kinesiology (A, SP, SU)

4 credits
Introduction to the fundamentals of kinesiology and biomechanics with discussion of both anatomical and mechanical principles. These concepts will be applied in the analysis of a wide variety of basic motor skills, exercise, and sport activities.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: SES 2440     Lab fee: $20.00

SES 2442 Exercise Prescription &Quantitative Analysis (On Demand)

3 credits
This course provides the art and science of using fitness-related data to make informed individual exercise prescriptions. Course work will emphasize calculating and estimating metabolic demand of exercise, normal physiological response to exercise, and the abnormal physiological response to exercise. This course will also focus on the appropriate selection of fitness protocols for those clients who suffer from compromised health.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: SES 2440

SES 2524 Sport Management Foundations (A,SP,SU)

3 credits
An advanced study of sport and business management theory applied in the sport environment. An analysis of organizational structure/theory and management style application. An overview of the budgeting, personnel process, staffing requirements and staff development procedures to include an advanced budgetary practice. Study of activity programming/facility needs and customer service protocol for the sport environment, to include ethics, leadership strategies, risk management, evaluation procedures, as well as proper equipment care and storage.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: SES 1101     Lab fee: $2.00

SES 2529 Sport & Event Management (A)

3 credits
This course will describe how sport and event managers design, plan, and market a sporting event of any size. This course will describe the management of revenue streams and cost identification. The course will describe sponsorship arrangements and solicitation. The course will describe the safety requirements to ensure staff and attendees safety. This course will also describe the legal compliance, risk management, financial control, and evaluation of the success of the event.
Lecture: 3 hours
Instructor permission required

SES 2534 Sport Marketing (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
An advanced study sport marketing strategies for the sport environment both  internal and external. Promotional guidelines and discussion of concepts of promotional activity. Study of the budgetary process, differentiation of budget styles, and implementation of the budgetary process in both the private and public sector.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: SES 1101     Lab fee: $2.00

SES 2535 Sport Law (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
This course presents a survey of the legal framework of the athletic environment. It includes study of the nature of the legal system and the law pertaining to sports, tort law, contractual agreements and civil law.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: SES 1101

SES 2544 Recreational Administration & Programming in Sports (Demand)

3 credits
A study of the recreational environment. An overview of program delivery, facilities, maintenance and equipment. A study of various avenues sport can be offered to include: intramural/extramural sport, informal/club sport, instructional sport and fitness.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: SES 1101

SES 2548 Adapted Physical Education Programming (SU)

3 credits
The Adapted Physical Education Programming course is based upon the concept of service-learning. The course and students therein is built to serve the annual Nationwide Children’s Hospital Myelo Camp.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: SES 1101

SES 2625 Concepts of Coaching (A, SP)

3 credits
This course will be a discussion based instructional program facilitated by a faculty member. It is designed to train sport managers to help athletes avoid or deal with the challenges and pressures often presented in the athletic realm. The program allows sport managers to develop rules and expectations about drug and alcohol usage, communication with parents and guardians, and behavior monitoring skills. Lessons on development of policies related to athlete usage and consequences and or interaction guidelines.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: SES 1101

SES 2680 History of Physical Education/Sport (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
An in-depth study of the history of sport in the United States and the impact of sport on society.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: SES 1101

SES 2694 Special Topic: Sport (A, SP, SU)

1-3 credits
This course brings together concepts discussed in previous program courses. Topics revolve around exercise prescription for special populations, some disease states or social aspects of sport such as homophobia in sport. Also, explored will be the development and modification of institutional programming based on individual and group needs as well as resources, content and delivery of health promotion programs.
Lecture: 1-3 hours
Instructor permission required     Lab fee: $2.00

SES 2950 SES Practicum/Seminar (A, SP, SU)

2 credits
This course presents an opportunity for practical training in the sport profession to include activity preparation, personnel evaluation and budget analysis. This course also includes an on-campus seminar which will discuss issues relating to the profession. Summative assessment will include a combination of objective tests, performance checklists and evaluation by the on-site supervisor.
Seminar: 1 hour – Practicum: 7 hours
Instructor permission required     Lab fee: $2.00 

A, Autumn
W, Winter
SP, Spring
SU, Summer

DL, Distance Learning