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ESHE 201 - Introduction to Athletic Injuries Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Pre- or Corequisites: BIOL 310 or BIOL 322 .
Introduction to the field of athletic training with emphasis on the history of the National Athletic Training Association, certification guidelines, policies and procedures, risk management, roles and responsibilities of athletic trainers. Common sports-related injuries and illnesses will be discussed with an emphasis on the proper methods for prevention, recognition, and immediate care and rehabilitation of those conditions.
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ESHE 210 - Introduction to Teaching K-12 Physical Education Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: 15 semester hours completed.
Teacher candidates will gain an understanding of the history, philosophy, sociology, and current models of teaching physical education. The course provides an overview of the teacher licensure process for health and physical education in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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ESHE 212 - Introduction to Sport Management Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Fifteen credit hours.
Designed to provide students with an overview of the sport management/administration profession and the array of careers currently available in the sport industry. Studies the impact of social, historical, health and economic trends on the growth of sport in the United States and throughout the world. Special emphasis is placed on ethical and diversity issues as they relate to the sport management profession. Information related to the governance of sport organizations is studied.
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ESHE 214 - Introduction to Fitness, Strength and Conditioning Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Designed to provide students with an overview of the fitness, strength and conditioning discipline and the array of careers currently available in the fitness and sport performance industry. Additional focus is placed on the capacities to demonstrate and critique exercise technique targeting strength, power, endurance, flexibility, and agility.
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ESHE 243 - Lifeguard Training Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: Continuously swim 500 yards using crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke; tread water, surface dive and swim underwater 15 yards.
Prepares individuals for the job of life guarding at pools and small lakes. American Red Cross certification is available for those who meet course requirements.
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ESHE 262 - Introduction to Asian Martial Arts Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Survey of Asian martial arts concepts and cultural interpretations for self defense, defensive tactics, and personal protection. Introduction of international issues, rituals, values, and performance of major escapes, locks, holds, counters, and defense against weapons.
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ESHE 263 - Principles of Self Defense Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Examines avenues of self defense, personal survival methods and danger prevention strategies including: defense for assault, rape, home security, environmental awareness, ethics, moral and legal ramifications of self protection.
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ESHE 294 - Motor Development Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Designed for students to study changes during childhood in motor behavior, which reflect the interaction of the mover with the demands of the movement task and the contextual features of the environment. Insights concerning how to effectively work with young children in preschool-5th grade are highlighted. Emphasis will be placed on student knowledge of the guidance principles and standards of childhood motor development. Much of the information in this course will compliment material that will be presented in ESHE 380 : Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education and ESHE 384 : Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education.
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ESHE 301 - Theory and Practice of Fitness/Wellness Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: HLTH 200 .
Prepares future physical and health education teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach a fitness education curriculum to students in K-12 schools. Future teachers must be able to focus student learning on understanding the relationship between a health-enhancing level of physical fitness and the prevention of chronic disease.
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ESHE 302 - Theory and Practice of Individual/Dual Activities Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: ESHE 210 .
Prepares future physical and health education teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach lifetime (individual and dual) physical activities to students in K-12 schools. Future teachers must be able to focus student learning on understanding the relationship between leading a physically active lifestyle and the prevention of chronic disease.
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ESHE 303 - Advanced Conditioning Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and laboratory.
Provides students with an opportunity to achieve advanced levels of physical fitness and to study various training techniques.
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ESHE 304 - Theory and Practice of Team Sport Activities Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: ESHE 210 .
Prepares future physical and health education teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively teach team sport physical activities to students in K-12 schools. Future teachers must be able to focus student learning on understanding the relationship between leading a physically active lifestyle and the prevention of chronic disease.
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ESHE 305 - Principles and Practice of Strength and Conditioning Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 310 and BIOL 311 ; or BIOL 322 .
This course is designed to develop the practical skills necessary to design strength and conditioning programs. Special emphasis is placed on the ability to evaluate exercise movements, prescribe appropriate exercise programs, and support program prescription with sound knowledge of anatomical and physiological adaptation to exercise.
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ESHE 306 - Theory and Practice of Cooperative Games and Activities Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: ESHE 210 .
Teacher candidates will design and implement developmentally appropriate physical education teaching practices for cooperative and adventure activities. Candidates will also develop motor skill competence in a variety of physical activities.
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ESHE 307 - Theory and Practice of Movement Concepts and Skill Themes Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Designed to enable teacher candidates to plan, organize, and conduct physical education instruction for elementary and middle school students ages 4-15. Course content includes an emphasis on skill themes (movements that can be performed) and movement concepts (how a skill is to be performed) to introduce the movement vocabulary and the basic skills of age-appropriate physical education instruction to teacher candidates. Course content will also include opportunities for students to experience instruction in instant activities, low-organized games, educational gymnast ics and cooperative activities. Much of the information in this course will compliment material that will be presented in ESHE 380 : Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education.
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ESHE 310 - Self-Defense Applications Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture/laboratory.
Introduces students to the self defense applications of Japanese karate and jujitsu; Korean taekwondo and hapkido; and Chinese kung fu and tai chi. The concept of the multicultural martial arts matrix will be employed.
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ESHE 315 - Physical Activity and Aging Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 105 and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Provides the student the opportunity to study the many individual facets of exercise, fitness and the aging process. Given the rapid increase in the number of elderly persons in our society, the student of the 21st century should be able to relate to and understand the many factors that affect the elderly from the health and fitness point of view.
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ESHE 330 - Advanced Karate Credits: (1-3)
Instructional Method: Three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Provides the standards for Kumite through the level of Black Belt.
Note(s): May be taken for a total of six semester hours of credit.
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ESHE 341 - Legal Issues in Sport Management Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Designed to introduce students to the legal doctrines, major statutes, standards and case law that establish legal responsibilities, rights, privileges and controls related to the field of exercise and sport sciences.
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ESHE 343 - Lifeguard Training Instructor Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture, two hours laboratory.
Prepares aquatic professionals to teach Lifeguard Training. American Red Cross Instructor certification is available to those who meet the course requirements.
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ESHE 345 - Sport Ethics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Examination of the ethical principles related to sport-specific issues within the context of managing sport services.
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ESHE 350 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: PSYC 121 ; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Provides students with an overview of concepts and principles essential to understanding the behavioral aspects of sport and exercise Emphasis is given to the conceptual frameworks and the applied aspects of performance enhancement, mental skills, exercise behavior and motivation, social factors, and psychology of injury. Applications are made to the athlete/participant, exercise leader and sport coach.
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ESHE 358 - Technology for Exercise, Sport and Health Education Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: ESHE major and junior standing; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Students shall acquire the knowledge and skills to understand and use “high tech” exercise equipment, personal computer, related software, and main frame systems employed in commercial fitness/wellness centers, hospitals, and education centers.
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ESHE 360 - Marketing of ESHE Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Examines the entrepreneur’s role with emphasis on marketing and promotion. Studies and applies methods employed to promote, market, select and administer all aspects of exercise, sport and health programs.
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ESHE 361 - World Martial Arts Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Analyzes the physical skills and cultural changes affecting the adaptation and development of classical and contemporary martial arts in the United States.
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ESHE 363 - Seminar in Professional Fieldwork Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Prerequisites: Junior standing; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Examines issues in ESHE fieldwork. Provides information for resume writing, interviewing, job search skills and contracts.
Note(s): This course is required for admittance to ESHE 463 . Pass/Fail.
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ESHE 364 - Pre-Professional Fieldwork in ESHE Credits: (1-3)
Prerequisites: Junior standing and instructor’s permission; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Provides junior level ESHE students with the opportunity to integrate previous course work with practical field experience and to explore professional fields of practice. Offers students 40-120 on-site work hours to apply theory to practice.
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ESHE 370 - Sociocultural Aspects of Sport Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ESHE 212 and junior standing; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to sport specific sociocultural perspectives as they apply to the study of sport management. Topics may include race/ethnicity, gender and social class, and globalization as these report to sport. Students will demonstrate the ability to assess the effect of sport in both America and global societies.
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ESHE 371 - Effective Teaching Skills in Physical Education Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ESHE 210 , ESHE 294 , and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Designed to enable teacher candidates to identify and use specific teacher behaviors believed to enhance learning opportunities and that have relationship with student success. Course content includes an emphasis on practicing effective teaching skills while instructing in physical activity settings. Episodes of peer teaching will be emphasized to allow teacher candidates multiple opportunities to practice specific teaching skills in both managerial and instructional roles. Much of the information in this course will compliment material that will be presented in ESHE 380 : Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education and ESHE 384 : Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education.
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ESHE 374 - Behavior Management in Physical Education Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ESHE 210 , ESHE 294 , and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Provides teacher candidates with an understanding of how to effectively manage students in time and space in the unique context of physical education environments. Course content explores the teaching-learning environment, proven management practices, motivation of students to participate, promotion of positive relationships, and the development and use of effective behavior management plans.
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ESHE 375 - Event and Facility Management Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Addresses the principles and procedures involved in sports facility and event management. Special emphasis will be given to sports event planning, production, and evaluation.
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ESHE 380 - Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture
Prerequisites: ESHE 210 , ESHE 294 , ESHE 307 , ESHE 371 , and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Corequisites: ESHE 384 and ESHE 386 .
This course is designed to enable teacher candidates to plan, organize, and conduct physical education instruction for elementary students aged 5-12. Course content includes research-based principles of effective teaching as they relate to physical education. A special focus involves helping children build a foundation of basic motor skills which can be applied to game play and sport involvement outside of school.
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ESHE 382 - Methods for Teaching K-12 Physical Education Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; two hours field experience.
Prerequisites: ESHE 210 ; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Teacher candidates will gain an understanding of developmentally appropriate physical education teaching practices for teaching elementary through secondary school-aged youngsters. The course builds upon previous curriculum courses taken by teacher candidates and addresses the fundamental instructional skills needed for successful teaching in elementary, middle, and high school physical education.
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ESHE 384 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture
Prerequisites: ESHE 210 , ESHE 294 , ESHE 307 , ESHE 371 , and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
Corequisites: ESHE 380 and ESHE 386 .
Designed to enable teacher candidates to gain an understanding of developmentally appropriate physical education teaching practices for teaching secondary school children. Teacher candidates will plan, organize, and conduct physical education instruction for secondary students aged 13-18. Course content includes research-based principles of effective teaching as they relate to physical education.
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ESHE 385 - Teaching Physical Education for Inclusion Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: ESHE 210 ; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Designed to enable teacher candidates to plan, organize, and conduct physical education instruction for PK-12 students with disabilities in a movement-oriented setting. Course content includes current information on common impairments and disabilities including etiologies, characteristics, and implications for physical education programming for students who have been identified and receive special education services in a school setting under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. A special focus involves logging service hours with students with disabilities in the community and observing and teaching in inclusive settings in local schools.
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ESHE 386 - Applied Physical Education Assessment Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ESHE 210 ; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Corequisites: ESHE 380 and ESHE 384 .
Examines the process of gathering standards-based evidence about a student’s level of achievement in the cognitive, affective, and skill domains and make inferences based on that evidence to help plan instruction, enhance learning, and provide feedback to students, parents, and administrators.
Note(s): Students may not receive credit for both ESHE 475 and ESHE 386.
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ESHE 388 - Coaching the Athlete Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Junior standing; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Develops an understanding of the obligations a coach has to the athlete, school and community.
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ESHE 390 - Kinesiology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIOL 322 or BIOL 310 or BIOL 311 ; and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Explores the study and analysis of human motion.
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ESHE 391 - Exercise Science Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 310 or BIOL 322 ; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Provides an understanding of the biomechanical and physiological aspects of physical activity. The course includes study of the immediate and long term effects of physical training and sport performance. Students will be expected to analyze human motion from a mechanical perspective as well as describe the muscular and metabolic functioning of various systems. Students are expected to be able to apply principles of their area of study.
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ESHE 392 - Exercise Physiology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: BIOL 322 or BIOL 310 and BIOL 311 (students in the Allied Health Sciences concentration must complete BIOL 310 and BIOL 311 ); minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Provides understanding of exercise physiology and its ramifications. Includes study of immediate and long-range effects physical exertion and training have on organic functions of the body.
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ESHE 395 - Motor Behavior Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PSYC 121 ; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Provides essential knowledge about the process of learning and performing motor skills. Studies the process of change in the ability of a person to perform a motor skill as a result of deliberate practice. Students are also expected to understand the psychological factors contributing to performance. Combining motor learning and sport psychology principles, students are expected to design practice and performance conditions that optimize the learning and performance of sport and movement skills in their area of study.
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ESHE 396 - Assessment and Prescription in Exercise, Sport and Health Education Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: HLTH 200 and ESHE 391 or ESHE 392 ; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Designed to examine the techniques of assessing physical fitness and provide practice assessing physical fitness components. This information will be interpreted and developed into an exercise prescription. Advanced techniques of assessment will be used in this class.
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ESHE 397 - Program Development for Sport/Performance Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ESHE 305 and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Student will develop the capacity to plan exercise programs to increase the athletic performance of their clients. Training programs will be based in a sound understanding of exercise science and the principles of periodization. Developing annualized training programs will be a key emphasis in the course.
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ESHE 400 - Financial Aspects of Sport Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ESHE 212 , ACTG 211 , ECON 205 or ECON 206 , and 2.5 GPA.
Financial considerations important to sport; budgeting, fundraising, and economic impact of sport.
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ESHE 405 - Personal Training Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ESHE 305 , minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
The course is designed to prepare the student to work as a personal trainer. Students will prepare business plans, create marketing materials and assessment tools, and create and deliver exercise programs. Emphasis is placed on developing the practical skills of a personal trainer.
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ESHE 410 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture
Prerequisites: ESHE 305
This course provides the students with a deeper understanding of current issues and practices in strength and conditioning. The student will learn proper coaching and analysis for developing the key components of athletic performance. Students will investigate, debate, and analyze key training issues. The final product is the development of an informed opinion on current practices in the field. Students gather critical skills that can be used in the workplace to create, analyze, and teach strength and conditioning programming.
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ESHE 415 - Sport Administration Seminar Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: For ESHE majors only with senior status, and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Issues concerning facilities, equipment, philosophy, budget, scheduling, public relations, staffing, diversity and management style are discussed.
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ESHE 440 - Emergency Medical Technician Credits: (6)
Prerequisites: Current American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR certification or equivalent approved by instructor.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Exam required for the Commonwealth of Virginia EMT certification. This course meets all the educational requirements for the certification process as specified in the regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services.
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ESHE 453 - Student Teaching in Physical Education: Grades K-12 Credits: (12)
Prerequisites: Meet eligibility for student teaching.
Provides clinical experiences in at least two settings: one in an elementary school and one in a middle or high school. Begins with observation and limited participation and culminates in assumption of full responsibility in the classroom. Special seminars are regularly scheduled to enhance professional development of students.
Note(s): Pass/Fail. A fee of $110 will be charged to students taking ESHE 453.
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ESHE 460 - Exercise Leadership Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: HLTH 200 and ESHE 392 ; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Develops the knowledge and skills that are essential to lead exercises. A wide variety of health, fitness and wellness activities will be included and range from procedures to be used for one-on-one personal training to large group classes.
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ESHE 461 - Organization and Administration of Health/Fitness Programs Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Focuses on the development, organization, implementation and administration of health, fitness, wellness and other health promotion programs. It includes basic information on facility and staffing requirements for such programs.
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ESHE 462 - Senior Capstone Experience Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Two hours lab
Prerequisites: Completion of 86 credit hours and ESHE 395 .
This seminar course will provide students with a culminating research, writing, and presentation experience. Students will complete a written synthesis of research on a topic of their interest, and will create and present their synthesis to students and faculty.
Note(s): Pass/Fail.
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ESHE 463 - Fieldwork in ESHE Credits: (3, 6, 9, or 12)
Prerequisites: Completion of all required ESHE and HLTH courses and a minimum cumulative and major grade point average of 2.5. Students must have completed ESHE 363 and may not exceed 12 hours in ESHE 463.
Course provides students opportunities to integrate previous course work with practical field experience.
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ESHE 470 - Health and Exercise Science Practicum Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours practicum.
Prerequisites: Overall cumulative GPA of 2.5; permission of instructor.
Field experience in agency related to career goals. This course requires the completion of 120 hours of experience.
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ESHE 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses in the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Health Education.
Project and the topic to be explored will be determined by the student and the faculty member with whom the student works. Honors project may be written or a written and performance based project. In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project.
Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
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ESHE 496 - Topical Seminar in ESHE Credits: (1-3)
Prerequisites: Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
One to three hours lecture or laboratory equivalent. Exploration of a specific area of current in topics to be selected.
Note(s): May be taken for up to six hours of credit.
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ESHE 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-6)
Prerequisites: Junior standing 2.5 or higher GPA.
See “Independent Study .”
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DSNF 105 - Introductory Studio Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in DSN 100 and DSN 110 .
An introduction to apparel design fundamentals and problem solving techniques to two- and three-dimensional design problems for the fashion design environments. Emphasis is on the design process, including conceptual thinking and creative expression.
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DSNF 200 - Sophomore Studio I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: 2.5 in-major GPA; “C” or better in DSN 143 , DSN 173 and DSNF 105 , or permission of instructor.
Introduction to sloper development, garment fit, draping and flat pattern design, and garment construction techniques for woven fabrics.
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DSNF 202 - Presentation Techniques Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSN 100 , DSN 110 , DSN 143 , DSN 173 and DSNF 105 ; 2.5 in-major GPA; passing Basic Skills Assessment; or permission of instructor.
Introduction to fashion sketching, design vision and process, target market interpretation, and line development.
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DSNF 205 - Sophomore Studio II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSNF 200 , DSNF 202 & DSN 220 ; passing Basic Skills Assessment, or permission of instructor.
Introduction to woven and basic knit garment sloper development, flat pattern, related apparel design and construction techniques.
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DSNF 207 - Promotion Techniques Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSN 220 , DSNF 200 and DSNF 202 ; or permission of instructor.
Expansion and application of fashion sketching, design vision and process, presentation formats, and target market interpretation to successfully communicate a design concept.
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DSNF 300 - Junior Studio I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSN 223 , DSNF 205 , DSNF 207 ; 2.5 in-major GPA, passing Portfolio Review.
Intermediate apparel design. Translation of original garment ideas from the two-dimensional to the three-dimensional form.
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DSNF 305 - Junior Studio II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSN 340 , DSNF 300 , DSNF 320 , and DSNF 350 .
The purpose of this course is to engage in 2-D and 3-D discovery-driving design processes that satisfy specific aesthetic and functional goals related to the use of non-traditional materials, sustainability, advanced apparel design techniques, and designing for competition.
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DSNF 307 - Integrated Apparel Design Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSN 340 , DSNF 300 , DSNF 320 , DSNF 350 ; 2.5 in-major GPA.
The purpose of this course is to integrate various 2-D and 3-D design processes to create presentation boards and muslin mock-ups to address intermediate-level aesthetic and technical problems of apparel design realization.
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DSNF 320 - Apparel Draping Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSN 223 , DSNF 205 , DSNF 207 ; 2.5 in-major GPA, passing Portfolio Review, or permission of instructor.
Exploring of draping techniques for apparel design. Development of original designs on a three-dimensional form.
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DSNF 341 - Fashion Design Internship Credits: (2)
Prerequisites: DSN 340 , DSNF 300 , DSNF 320 , DSNF 350 , DSNF 305 , DSNF 307 , DSNF 355 ; 2.5 in-major GPA
Course includes 200 hours of field experience in a fashion design internship approved by the Departmental Internship Committee; and 10 hours of experience within a community service organization approved by internship coordinator; two semester hours required.
Note(s): This course may be repeated for no more than 8 semester hours of credit. A grade of Pass/Fail is awarded by the departmental internship coordinator. Students cannot receive credit for both DSNF 341 and DSNF 391.
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DSNF 350 - History of Fashion Design I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: 2.5 in-major GPA; or permission of instructor.
A study of the history of fashion as it relates to the development of western dress from 1880 to the present. Fashion will be viewed within the historical, social and cultural environment of the time. Special attention will be given to notable fashion designers for this time period.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both DSNF 353 and DSNF 350.
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DSNF 355 - History of Fashion Design II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: 2.5 in-major GPA; or permission of instructor.
A study of the history of fashion as it relates to the development of western dress over a period of time, circa 3000 BC to 1880. Fashion will be studied within the historical, social and cultural environment of the time.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both DSNF 355 and DSNF 367.
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DSNF 400 - Senior Studio I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSNF 305 , DSN 307, DSN 355; 2.5 in-major GPA, passing Professional Skills Review.
Implementation of target market and fashion trend information to develop and present an apparel line concept.
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DSNF 403 - Senior Showcase and Portfolio Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Four hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSN 402 , DSNF 400 , and 2.5 in-major GPA; or permission of instructor.
This course is the culminating activity of four years of fashion design or merchandising for design study. Students confront the challenge of designing and developing their individual portfolios, and producing a senior exhibit and fashion show.
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DSNF 404 - Apparel Production Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSNF 305 , DSNF 307 , DSNF 355 ; 2.5 in-major GPA; passing Professional Skills Review.
Exploring in problem solving and implementation for apparel line production.
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DSNF 405 - Senior Studio II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Six hours studio.
Prerequisites: DSN 402 , DSNF 400 , DSNF 404 ; passing Professional Skills Review.
Continued production of apparel line and refinement of portfolio.
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FINC 251 - Personal Finance Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Deals with personal financial planning including asset accumulation, insurance, savings, credit management, asset conservation and estate planning. This course may not be taken by finance majors for fulfillment of the finance option requirements.
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FINC 331 - Introduction to Business Finance Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: STAT 200 .
Pre- or Corequisites: ACTG 212 .
Introduces financial concepts and techniques of financial management and emphasizes an understanding of how the principles of finance can be used to enhance the value of the firm. Topics include the mathematics of interest and the time value of money, financial statement analysis and forecasting, valuation techniques, the measurement and relationship between risk and expected return, capital investment decisions, and working capital management.
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FINC 332 - Intermediate Business Finance Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331 .
Applies the analytical tools acquired in FINC 331 Introduction to Business Finance to further explore the theory and practice of financial decision making to enhance firm value. Topics include advanced capital budgeting techniques, cost of capital, capital structure, dividend policy, and mergers and acquisitions.
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FINC 333 - Financial Modeling Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331 ; ITEC 281 strongly recommended.
Note(s): This course provides hands-on modeling experience that begins with construction of a basic financial model and ends with completion of a full-scale forecasted model with valuation components. The primary focus of the instruction and deliberation will be the tools and techniques used in solving real world financial problems. The course requires access to computers, databases, and software tools and will teach skills important to the investment and corporate organization workplace.
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FINC 335 - Financial Markets and Institutions Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331 ; junior or senior standing.
Examines markets and intermediaries that service the supply and demand for funds in a free enterprise economy.
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FINC 336 - Principles of Real Estate Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Provides a study of the basic principles and practices of real estate that are involved in the ownership and transfer of real property. Attention given to the economic and social impact of real estate, the real estate market, property rights, property ownership, real estate investment and financing real estate.
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FINC 341 - Insurance I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Provides a study of analysis of risks, policy provisions, different types of insurance, organizational structures of insurance companies, social insurance, and regulation of the insurance industry.
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FINC 351 - Personal Financial Planning Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331 or FINC 251 ; ACTG 211 ; ECON 205 ; ECON 206 ; STAT 200 .
Covers the general principles of financial planning. Topics include time value of money, financial planning process, client interactions, personal financial statements, personal cash flow management, education funding, retirement planning, special circumstances, buying vs. leasing decisions, and the business of financial planning.
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FINC 361 - Financial Innovation: Features and Applications Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 251 or FINC 331 .
This course is intended to introduce COBE students to the innovative tools to manage their personal and professional financial decisions.
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FINC 381 - Investment Analysis Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331 .
Provides a survey and an analysis of different types of financial securities and the markets in which they are traded. It focuses on both traditional securities, such as stocks and bonds, and derivative instruments, such as futures, options, and swaps.
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FINC 431 - Retirement and Estate Planning Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331 and FINC 351 .
Retirement planning provides individuals with knowledge of both public and private retirement plans and systems. Estate planning focuses on the efficient conservation and transfer of wealth, consistent with the client’s goals. Issues that an individual faces in planning for retirement, or in planning his or her estate are discussed.
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FINC 434 - Bank Management Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331 .
Intended to provide student with information on both the structure and functions of commercial banks, and on established and new practices of bank management with emphasis on reserves, credit, investment and service. Cases used occasionally to simulate and find solutions to real world problems.
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FINC 436 - Real Estate Finance Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 251 or FINC 331 .
Provides a study of real estate finance and investment analysis. Attention is given to real estate financing requirements for home ownership and for investment property, real estate tax considerations, cash flow analysis, property valuation, property management, operating a real estate brokerage and lease contract provisions.
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FINC 438 - Financial Decision Making Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 332 and ITEC 281 .
The capstone study of the application of financial policy. Emphasis on problem solving through the use of cases. Course integrates all financial areas.
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FINC 439 - International Finance Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331 or permission of instructor.
Deals with the international dimension of business finance with a focus on the globalization of financial markets.
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FINC 441 - Individual and Business Insurance Planning Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 251 or FINC 331 .
Covers the appropriate uses of insurance contracts, such as property, casualty, life, health, disability, and annuity contracts for individual and business insurance planning. It also covers rate-making, operating and investing practices of insurers.
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FINC 451 - Advanced Financial Planning Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 341 ; FINC 351 ; FINC 381 ; FINC 441 ; ACTG 411 .
The culminating experience in financial planning will include: a review and expansion of the overall financial planning process with a comprehensive client financial planning case, trusts, insurance, estate planning and taxation are discussed.
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FINC 471 - Special Topics in Finance Credits: (1-4)
Instructional Method: One to four hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor.
Examines topics of special interest in finance not covered in current course offerings.
Note(s): May be taken more than once for a maximum of four hours credit.
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FINC 472 - Independent Study Credits: (1-4)
Gives an individual student the opportunity to examine a topic of personal interest in more depth than is possible in any existing course. See “Independent Study .”
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FINC 481 - Portfolio Wealth Management Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FINC 331
This course in Portfolio Management examines investment opportunities and fundamental coverage of portfolio management, including stock valuation, derivatives, and wealth management techniques.
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FINC 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of business core, enrollment in the Honors Academy, a minimum GPA of 3.5 in all courses and in finance.
Research project in finance.
Note(s): In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project. Course may not be repeated.
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FINC 490 - Finance Internship Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Finance major, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and permission of instructor.
A one-semester program of work and study in the student’s major area and/or career interest. Learning objectives, qualifications and hours of work approved by faculty coordinator and sponsoring agency.
Note(s): Final grade determined by supervising faculty. Course may not be repeated for a better grade. Graded A-F. For a description of graduate courses, please consult the Radford University Graduate Catalog.
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FORL 100 - Elementary Conversation in Critical Languages Credits: (4)
Instructional Method: Four hours lecture and activity.
Prerequisites: Written permission of the Critical Language Program Coordinator.
Elementary practice in listening comprehension of and in speaking a critical language. Three hours of drill and conversation with tutors plus self-study and practice.
Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 109F - Study Abroad Practicum: French Credits: (3-8)
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 109G - Study Abroad Practicum: German Credits: (3-8)
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 109M - Study Abroad Practicum: Mandarin Credits: (3-8)
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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FORL 109S - Study Abroad Practicum: Spanish Credits: (3-8)
A directed program of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the language and culture of a particular country (generally French, German, or Spanish). Students will receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation.
Note(s): Permission by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Foreign Languages.
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