Identifies developmental patterns of basic motor skills and structural components that influence the basic motor skills of all age groups; analyzes the mechanical, psychological and physiological principles underlying human motor performance; and offers assessment and prescriptive opportunities for the individual. A non lab science course.

PET 3351 Exercise Physiology . . . . . 4(3,3)

Application of physiological principles to study of man and human performance related to health, sports and leisure activities. Prerequisites: Anatomy and physiology. Corequisite: PET 3351L.

PET 3622 Advanced Prevention and Care of Injuries in Health, Leisure, and Sports . . . . . 3(3,0)

Fitness and health, prevention and care of injuries, and restoration and rehabilitation of the injured. Prerequisite: Standard first aid and anatomy and physiology.

PET 3640 Sports for the Handicapped . . . . . 3(3,0)

Handicapping conditions and how physical activity is adapted to the special needs of individuals with these conditions.

PET 4XX1 Injury Evaluation and Rehabilitation . . . . . 3(3,0)

Clinical application of principles of evaluating, assessing, and rehabilitating sports related injuries. Offered concurrently with PET 5XXX (Injury Evaluation and Rehabilitation); graduate students will be assigned additional work. Prerequisite: PET 3622 or equivalent.

PET 4050 Motor Development . . . . . 3(3,0)

A study of developmental patterns of basic motor skills and structural components that influence the development of motor skills. Some field trips, a case study and observations of young children will be required.

PET 4060 Analysis of Team Sports . . . . . 3(3,0)

Study, practicum and analytical techniques of skills involved in team sports. Emphasis is on analysis, instructional design, and application of skills in a teaching situation.

PET 4212 Motor Development and Skill Learning . . . . . 3(3,0)

Human motor development and the learning of motor skills are surveyed and discussed. Emphasis is placed upon factors affecting these processes and the design and selection of activities appropriate to the various stages of development and learning. Prerequisites: PEO 4031 or PET 4060.

PET 4310 Mechanics of Human Motion . . . . . 4(3,3)

Anatomical, mechanical, analytical and functional aspects of human motor performance; emphasis upon analysis of joint actions and mechanical principles and their application to efficient movement. Prerequisite: Anatomy and physiology. Corequisite: PET 4310L.

PET 4380C Exercise Prescription and Testing . . . . . 3(3,2)

Physiological theory, administrative principles and techniques of exercise testing and prescription. Laboratory sessions combined with lecture for demonstration and practical experience. Students are required to complete lab assignments outside of class. Offered concurrently with PET 5385C; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PET 4383C Physiological Basis of Strength Development . . . . . 3(2,3)

Knowledge and understanding of the physiological functions of skeletal muscle and the dynamics of strength development. Offered concurrently with PET 5389C; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PET 4632C Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine . . . . . 3(2,3)

Principles and proper use of therapeutic modalities. Topics include indication, contraindication, techniques and effects of various physical agents involved in the care and treatment of injuries. Offered concurrently with PET 5635C; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PET 4710 Special Methods in Physical Education . . . . . 3(3,0)

Acquaints student with specific methods, problems, and issues involved in teaching physical education in public schools.

PET 4720 Physical Education in the Elementary School . . . . . 3(3,0)

Course is designed to provide a knowledge base from which prospective physical education teachers can plan and implement appropriate activities for the elementary school child. For Physical Education K 8 majors.

PET 4730 Physical Education in the Middle School . . . . . 3(3,0)

Course is designed to provide a knowledge base from which prospective physical education teachers can plan and implement appropriate activities for the middle school child. Emphasis is placed on understanding the transitional progression from the elementary to the high school programs.

PET 4760 Theory and Practice of Coaching . . . . . 3(3,0)

Introduction to coaching as a profession including ethical and legal consideration. Techniques and methods of coaching are explored. Active participation in a coaching internship in a selected sport is required. Prerequisites: PET 3351, PET 3622, or permission of instructor.

PET 4940 Internship in Athletic Training . . . . . 2(0,12)

Lab application of the athletic training principles with seminars. Student will serve as an athletic trainer for an athletic team.

PET 5XX1 Injury Evaluation and Rehabilitation . . . . . 3(3,0)

Clinical application of principles of evaluating, assessing, and rehabilitating sports related injuries. Offered concurrently with PET 4XXX (Injury Evaluation and Rehabilitation); graduate students will be assigned a research project as additional graduate work. Prerequisite: PET 3622 or equivalent

PET 5235 Motor Learning . . . . . 3(3,0)

Advanced study of principles/theories of human motor learning, behavior, performance.

PET 5385C Exercise Prescription and Testing . . . . . 3(2,3)

Physiological theory, administrative principles and techniques of exercise testing and prescription. Laboratory sessions combined with lecture for demonstration and practical experience. Students are required to complete lab assignments outside of class. Offered concurrently with PET 4380C; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PET 5389C Physiological Basis of Strength Development . . . . . 3(2,3)

Knowledge and understanding of the physiological functions of skeletal muscle and the dynamics of strength development. Offered concurrently with PET 4383C; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PET 5625 Topics of Sports Medicine . . . . . 3(3,0)

Intensive discussion, research and writing of papers on topics of concern and controversy in the broad field of sports medicine. Research findings will be presented to class in seminar form. Emphasis on independent research and seminar presentation.

PET 5635C Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine . . . . . 3(2,3)

Principles and proper use of therapeutic modalities. Topics include indication, contraindication, techniques and effects of various physical agents involved in the care and treatment of injuries. Offered concurrently with PET 4632C; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

PET 6346 Biomechanics of Sports Skills . . . . . 3(3,0)

Advanced study of movement and analysis movement skills using films and other media.

PET 6355C Advanced Exercise Physiology . . . . . 3(3,1)

Research and problems in exercise physiology; advanced study of reactions of human body under stress and during exercise. Prerequisite: PET 3351 or approved substitute.

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