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ENGL 444 - American Realism and Naturalism Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 .
Study of work of selected American realists and naturalists from late 19th and 20th centuries.
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ENGL 445 - Modern American Literature Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 .
Study of major poets and novelists between 1900 and World War II with consideration of how their works relate to intellectual currents of the period.
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ENGL 446 - Appalachian Folklore Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 .
Study of the mountain verbal lore of tales, ballads and sayings; nonverbal or partially verbal lore of customs, games and rituals; material lore of structure, designs and landscapes. Field collections and written analyses required. This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Appalachian Studies.
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ENGL 447 - Appalachian Literature Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 .
Establishment of standards for identifying Appalachian literature; study of selected works representative of the mountain culture. This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Appalachian Studies.
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ENGL 449 - African American Literature Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 .
Study of literature written by African Americans. Scope includes all genres and periods. Enables students to understand African American literature both in itself and within the larger context of American literature and culture.
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ENGL 450 - Native American Literature Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 .
Study of various tribal literatures, including traditional oral texts and transitional and contemporary works in English by Native American authors.
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ENGL 451 - Contemporary Literature Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 .
Study of representative works of second half of the 20th century: American, British and world.
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ENGL 453 - The Female Literary Tradition Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 .
Study of the distinctive literary heritage shared by women writers in England and North America from the Renaissance to the present. The theoretical grounding of the course is current French and Anglo-American feminist criticism, from which perspective the course traces the development of a women’s literary tradition in English and considers a number of issues pertinent to the study of women’s writing: women’s relationship to a dominant literary tradition, representations of female experience in both the dominant and the female tradition, gender and genre, and female creativity. This course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Women’s and Gender Studies.
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ENGL 454 - Literature and the Environment Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 .
Examines literature concerning the relationship between humans and the environment. Study of landmark non-fictional works of an emerging ecological ethic, as well as fictional works that invite an ecocritical approach. They will examine how changing literary interpretations of the land have influenced attitudes toward nonhuman nature, and how cultural values have shaped our definitions of nature, our perceptions of it, and our interaction with the natural world.
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ENGL 463 - Grammar and Language for Teachers Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 .
Pre- or Corequisites: EDEF 300 .
Primarily intended for prospective teachers of English language arts, this course is illuminated by the history and development of the language, by language acquisition theory (psycholinguistics) and by social dimensions of language (sociolinguistics). Required for English majors preparing to teach in secondary schools; recommended also for all students preparing to teach at the following levels: elementary, middle and special education.
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ENGL 464 - The History of the English Language Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 .
Study of history and development of English language from its origins to present.
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ENGL 465 - English Linguistics Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 .
Study of major theories, methods, and techniques of linguistic analysis. Emphasis placed on application to the English language.
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ENGL 470 - The Author in Context (WD) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 .
Study of a single author’s work in view of the literary, biographical, historical and cultural contexts that shaped it, and the critical contexts within which it is read. The course emphasizes instruction and practice in writing for complex rhetorical situations within the discipline of English Studies. Depending upon the topic, this course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Women’s and Gender Studies.
Note(s): May be taken more than once for credit with focus on a different author.
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ENGL 472 - Readings in Shakespeare Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 .
Critical study of representative works of Shakespeare.
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ENGL 488 - Final Honors Project Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 , senior standing, enrollment in Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in English.
To earn a bachelor’s degree with honors in English, a student may conduct research, and write a thesis or prepare for and take a comprehensive examination. 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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ENGL 490 - Highland Summer Conference Writers’ Workshop Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 .
Cross-Listed: APST 490
Designed to give students concentrated study in a specialized area of English.
Note(s): May be taken twice for credit. Depending upon the topic, this course may be used to meet requirements for the minor in Appalachian Studies.
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ENGL 495 - English Internship Credits: (1-12)
Prerequisites: ENGL 111 and ENGL 112 , ENGL 306 . ENGL 407 highly recommended.
Offers opportunity through experiential learning to apply English skills and learn about careers in business and technical writing or other non-teaching fields. Internship consists of placement with a business or governmental agency interested in utilizing the liberal arts background and writing skills obtained through English coursework. Credit hours vary according to the number of hours a week and the number of weeks in the internship. Interns must have junior or senior standing, a 3.0 minimum average in English courses, and approval of department chairperson.
Note(s): Grading on Pass/Fail basis. May be taken twice for credit, but for no more than 12 hours total.
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ENGL 496 - Senior Seminar (WD) Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours seminar.
Prerequisites: ENGL 420 and Senior status as an English major.
The objective of this course is twofold: (1) to invite students of language, writing, and literature to participate in the theoretical debates surrounding the study of English; (2) to afford each student the opportunity to pursue a semester-long research project culminating in a senior essay which focuses on an interest the student has developed during prior course work.
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ENGL 498 - Independent Study Credits: (1-6)
See “Independent Study .”
Note(s): For a description of graduate courses, please consult the Radford University Graduate Catalog.
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HHUM 210 - Narratives of Illness, Disability, and Caretaking Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Core 101 or ENGL 111 .
A survey of fictional, dramatic, and/or auto/biographical narratives that focus on the experience of illness, disability, and caretaking from a variety of perspectives, including that of patients and healthcare practitioners. Narratives chosen for study represent a range of genres, styles, periods, and modes. This course functions as an introduction to the goals and primary methods of the health humanities and is required for students pursuing the Health Humanities minor.
Note(s): This course is crosslisted with ENGL 210.
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HHUM 410 - Health Humanities Capstone Experience Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Senior status or permission of the program coordinator.
In this required capstone course for the Health Humanities minor, students synthesize their knowledge of the health humanities and develop an ePortfolio that demonstrates their learning in ways that are meaningful to a current/potential employer and/or graduate school admissions committee. Included in the ePortfolio is a research project that encompasses the aims and methods of the health humanities; the research project must be completed during the semester in which students enroll in HHUM 410 and can take the form of a traditional essay, recommendation report, creative work, multimedia composition, etc.
Note(s): This course observes a regular meeting schedule throughout the semester.
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HHUM 498 - Independent Study/Capstone Experience Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Senior status; in addition, students enrolling in HHUM 498 must be pursuing Track 2 of the Health Humanities minor or have permission of the program coordinator.
This course is for students completing Track 2 of the Health Humanities minor and is offered as an alternative to HHUM 410: Capstone Experience. Each enrolled student will work in consultation with the course instructor and a faculty mentor to design a capstone experience for the health humanities minor that aligns with the student’s prior academic work, career and educational goals, and personal interests. As part of this experience, students will be expected to produce: a project that incorporates the aims and methods of the health humanities; a presentation of the project in a wider venue, either on campus, in the community, or on the web; and an ePortfolio of their overall engagement with the health humanities.
Note(s): This course does not observe a regular meeting schedule. Independent Study.
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ESHE 102 - Aquatic Fitness Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture/laboratory.
Prerequisites: Student should be comfortable in the water.
Acquaints students with basic fitness principles and offers them a variety of aquatic exercise forms to help maintain or improve their level of fitness.
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ESHE 103 - Conditioning Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and laboratory.
Develops basic understanding of the value of fitness. Various methods of training give students an opportunity to improve level of physiological fitness.
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ESHE 110 - Sport Activities: Badminton Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Two contact hours per week. 15-week and 7.5-week courses are offered. 7.5-week courses may be blocked together for 2 credit hours.
Practice and study of sport and physical activity skills.
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ESHE 111 - Sport Activities: Bowling Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Two contact hours per week. 15-week and 7.5-week courses are offered. 7.5-week courses may be blocked together for 2 credit hours.
Practice and study of sport and physical activity skills.
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ESHE 115 - Sport Activities: Beginning Tennis Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Two contact hours per week. 15-week and 7.5-week courses are offered. 7.5-week courses may be blocked together for 2 credit hours.
Practice and study of sport and physical activity skills.
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ESHE 116 - Sport Activities: Track and Field Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Two contact hours per week. 15-week and 7.5-week courses are offered. 7.5-week courses may be blocked together for 2 credit hours.
Practice and study of sport and physical activity skills.
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ESHE 117 - Sport Activities: Racquetball Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Two contact hours per week. 15-week and 7.5-week courses are offered. 7.5-week courses may be blocked together for 2 credit hours.
Practice and study of sport and physical activity skills.
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ESHE 120 - Sport Activities: Basketball Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Two contact hours per week. 15-week and 7.5-week courses are offered. 7.5-week courses may be blocked together for 2 credit hours.
Practice and study of sport and physical activity skills.
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ESHE 121 - Sport Activities: Beginning Volleyball Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Two contact hours per week. 15-week and 7.5-week courses are offered. 7.5-week courses may be blocked together for 2 credit hours.
Practice and study of sport and physical activity skills.
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ESHE 122 - Sport Activities: Softball Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Two contact hours per week. 15-week and 7.5-week courses are offered. 7.5-week courses may be blocked together for 2 credit hours.
Practice and study of sport and physical activity skills.
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ESHE 124 - Sport Activities: Soccer/Indoor Soccer Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Two contact hours per week. 15-week and 7.5-week courses are offered. 7.5-week courses may be blocked together for 2 credit hours.
Practice and study of sport and physical activity skills.
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ESHE 130 - Sport Activities: Karate Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Two contact hours per week. 15-week and 7.5-week courses are offered. 7.5-week courses may be blocked together for 2 credit hours.
Practice and study of sport and physical activity skills.
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ESHE 136 - Sport Activities: Tae Kwon Do Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: Two contact hours per week. 15-week and 7.5-week courses are offered. 7.5-week courses may be blocked together for 2 credit hours.
Practice and study of sport and physical activity skills.
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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 288 - Coaching Fundamentals Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture
Provides the prospective coach with the knowledge and understanding of coaching styles, fundamentals, techniques, within a practical situation.
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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 .
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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
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.
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 , and ESHE 371
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
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 , and ESHE 371
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
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 and 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
Develops an understanding of the obligations a coach has to the athlete, school and community.
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ESHE 389 - Coaching Fieldwork in ESHE Credits: (3)
Pre- or Corequisites: ESHE 388 .
Taken in conjunction with ESHE 388 (typically either as a co-requisite or the following semester) as the capstone experience for students completing the Youth Physical Activity and Coaching Specialist (YPACA) option within the Physical and Health Education program. This fieldwork practicum provides students with an opportunity to develop an appreciation for the duties and responsibilities of an athletic coach. Students are expected to document experiences and reflect on their relevance to professional association standards identified by the American Coaching Effectiveness Program and the Virginia High School League.
Note(s): This is a pass/fail course.
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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
Explores the study and analysis of human motion.
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ESHE 391 - Exercise Science Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: BIOL 310 .
Provides an understanding of the biomechanical and physiological aspects of physical activity. The course includes immediate and long term effects of physical training/sport performance; analysis of human motion from a mechanical perspective; muscular and metabolic functioning of various systems; and application of 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 ).
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 .
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 .
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
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 105 or ECON 106 .
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
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 research key training issues. The final product is the development of a research presentation on current practices in the field. Students gather critical skills that can be used in the academy or 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.
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 .
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.
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. 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: 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)
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.
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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