Course Catalog

Sport Science & Health Education

101. Physical Education Activity.
Students select from a broad range of activities. These individual, dual, and team activities are designed to further physical fitness, to increase knowledge and recreational resourcefulness, and to provide instruction in and practice of skills and techniques. A maximum of one hour of credit in physical education activity may be applied toward graduation. One-half credit for each activity.

116. Movement Education.
Concepts of movement, dance, use of manipulatives, rhythms, gymnastics, and large apparatus will be examined. Emphasis on individual skill development and preparation of students for teaching in the school setting. Four credits. Offered every fall and spring.

122. Practicum in Athletic Training I.
This course is designed to acquaint the incoming student athletic trainer with the beginning skills associated with athletic training and an introduction to training room procedure. The class is task-oriented and the student must complete a series of modules and competencies and proficiencies. It is designed specifically for athletic training majors. One hour. Offered every fall and spring.

151. Foundations of Physical Education.
This course examines the history, philosophy, and principles of physical education as a profession and its relationship to modern education. Four credits. Offered every fall and spring.

165. Medical Terminology and Pharmacology.
This course is designed for students pursuing any health-related field. The students will become familiar with common medical prefixes, suffixes and root words and combine these skills to build medical words. Students will also be introduced to basic pharmacology; including common prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, drug interactions, how drugs are administered, and how they are absorbed and metabolized in the human body. Following the course, students will be able to recognize medical terms and apply them to real-life situations and communicate with other allied-health care professionals. Same as Biology 165. Four credits. Offered May term even years.

180. Independent Study in Physical Education.

190. Special Topics in Physical Education.

198. Independent Research in Physical Education.

201. Basic Athletic Training.
Methods of athletic training and conditioning and the prevention and care of athletic injuries are studied. Practical experience in taping and wrapping techniques are included. There is a minimum charge to each student for tape fees. Four credits. Offered every fall and spring.

205. Theory of Individual and Team Sports.
This course is designed to develop knowledge of sport rules and allow opportunities for the students to acquire skills and strategies of competition. Designed for the physical education major or minor, it will prepare the student to teach activities in the school setting. Four credits. Offered every spring.

208. Elementary Methods of Physical Education.
Curricula, administration, activities, and methods of teaching and supervising physical education in the elementary school. Emphasis is on the teaching of activities which contribute to the total development of the elementary school child. Prerequisites: SpSc 151 or Educ 114 or Educ 165. WRITCOM. Four credits. Offered every fall and spring.

212. Foundations of Coaching.
The organization, administration, financing, legal responsibilities, and ethics of athletic programs for both men and women. The philosophy, psychology, and scientific principles of coaching with emphasis on experiences and problems related to high school athletics. Prerequisite: Education 165 or Psyc 201. Four credits. Offered every fall and spring.

214. Recreation and Park Program Management.
This course will be a study of leisure and recreation in their sociological aspects with regard to present day needs. Public, private and commercial areas within recreation and philosophical differences between them will be explored. Fundamentals of organizing and administering programs within park and recreation settings will be addressed. Four credits. Offered every fall.

219. Employment Experience in Physical Education.

221. Practicum in Athletic Training II.
This course is task-oriented where each student will continue to complete modules and competencies and proficiencies. Students are required to complete designated clinical education modules which involves rotating to different clinical instructors through various sports (see clinical education, student handbook, or website). Students will be routinely evaluated by their clinical instructor as well as their peers. Prerequisite: Formal acceptance into Athletic Training Education Program, SpSc 122. One hour. Offered every fall.

222. Practicum in Athletic Training III.
This is a continuation course in the Athletic Training room where the student continues to complete more advanced modules and competencies and proficiencies. Prerequisite: SpSc 221. One hour. Offered every spring.

239. Exercise Prescription for Special Populations.
Based on Principles from American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), this course will assist in the certification process for fitness professionals. It is designed for individuals looking to design and prescribe exercise programs for special populations in a healthcare setting. It will examine exercise principles including indications and contraindications for cardiac and pulmonary patients’ pregnant women, elderly clients and children. Special topics will include obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Offered as a May Term course only. Four credits. Offered every May term. (SpSc 340 recommended.)

240. Kinesiology and Body Mechanics.
Anatomy and its application in movement, mechanics, and muscular exercise in relation to sports, posture, corrective exercise, and everyday living. Four credits. Offered every fall and spring.

241. Health/PE Practicum.

251. Contemporary Health.
This course will examine the major health concerns being experienced in our country. The materials to be studied include: drugs, alcohol, tobacco, human sexuality, communicable diseases, physical fitness, and family life issues. Also, such problems as cancer, heart disease, aging, and weight control will be investigated. Prerequisite: Biology is recommended. WRITCOM. Four credits. Offered spring even years.

253. Sport and Fitness Management.
This course will provide students with the understanding of the management principles and concepts used in sport and fitness organizations as well as the challenges such a positions presents. Problem solving, strategic planning and financial and economic principles will be examined in both sport and fitness arenas. Topics will also include facility and event management, sales, communications and broadcasting in youth, high school, colligate and professional sports. Four credits.

255. Exercise Techniques/Weight Training.
Students will learn a better understanding of the many varied exercise techniques associated in the field of exercise science. Emphasis will be placed on performing resistance training exercises with correct technique and spotting protocols. Also studied will be the different stretching techniques and programs such as static, ballistic, and PNF. Students will utilize many different pieces of equipment within an athletic setting. Prerequisites: SpSc 240. Four credits. Offered every fall.

260. Therapeutic Modalities in Sport Medicine.
This course will teach students the scientific theories, clinical application, indication, and contraindications for therapeutic modalities used in the sports medicine arena. Specific areas will include ultrasound, electrical stimulation and massage techniques, with an overview of pain and mechanisms of pain relief and basic principles of electricity. Prerequisite: SpSc 201, 240, and any Biology course or permission of instructor. Two credits. Offered every spring.

263. Sport Law.
This course will begin with a review of the basics of the legal system and then provide an overview of certain legal issues that are prevalent in sports settings. Areas of law included will be contracts, liability for personal injuries and risk management issues (premises liability, worker’s compensation, waivers), employment and labor law, administrative law and regulation (including licensing for athletic and sporting events), a review of federal laws such as Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act, professional sports law (including sports agents), and drug testing and other social/legal issues (including civil rights and sexual harassment). Prerequisite: SpSc 253. CIVIC, INFOLIT, and WRITCOM. Four credits.

271. Recognition and Evaluation of Athletic Injuries I.
This course introduces students to athletic injury evaluation techniques. Through didactic and clinical classroom experiences, students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate and assess athletic injuries, with a focus on the lower extremity. This course will also help students prepare for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification Examination. Prerequisite: SpSc 201 or permission of instructor. Also highly recommended: SpSc 272. Two credits. Offered every fall.

272. Recognition and Evaluation of Athletic Injuries II.
This course is a continuation of SPSC 272. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate and assess athletic injuries, with a focus on the upper extremity, head and spine. This course will also help students prepare for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification Examination. Prerequisite: SpSc 271. WRITCOM. Two credits. Offered every spring.

273. Sport and Fitness Marketing.
This course is designed to assist students in creating and critiquing marketing promotion and public relation efforts specific to sport and fitness. Emphasis will be placed on the five P’s of sport marketing: product, price, promotion, place and public relations. Prerequisite: SpSc 253 and junior or senior status. Four credits.

275. Administration of Athletic Training.
This course will present the fundamentals of administration aspects of athletic training including; inventory, bidding, program evaluation and development, quality control, organizational structure, insurance claims, and staff supervision. In addition, the student will be introduced to the legal principles that apply to the athletic trainer such as liability, negligence, standard of care, malpractice, and risk management. It will also offer in-depth analysis of documentation and record keeping. Prerequisite: SpSc 201, 271, 272. ORALCOM. Four credits. Offered every fall.

280. Independent Study in Physical Education.

290. Special Topics in Physical Education.

298. Independent Research in Physical Education.

301. Theory of Coaching Football.
Rules, offensive and defensive systems, strategies, and techniques of football. Designed for the preparation of physical education majors and the coaching endorsement in a program of interscholastic athletics. Prerequisite: SpSc 212. Four credits. Offered every fall.

302. Theory of Coaching Basketball.
Rules, strategies, and techniques of basketball. Designed for the preparation of physical education majors and the coaching endorsement in a program of interscholastic athletics are also included. Prerequisite: SpSc 212. Four credits.

303. Theory of Coaching Wrestling.
Rules, strategies, and techniques of wrestling. Designed for the preparation of physical education majors and the coaching endorsement in a program of interscholastic athletics. Prerequisite: SpSc 212. Four credits.

304. Theory of Coaching Track and Field.
Rules and techniques of track and field. Designed for the preparation of physical education majors and the coaching endorsement in a program of interscholastic athletics. Prerequisite: SpSc 212. Four credits.

305. Theory of Coaching Baseball and Softball.
Rules, strategies, and techniques of baseball and softball. Designed for the preparation of physical education majors and the coaching endorsement in a program of interscholastic athletics. Prerequisite: SpSc 212. Four credits.

306. Theory of Coaching Volleyball.
Rules, offensive, and defensive systems, strategies, and techniques of volleyball. Designed for the preparation of physical education majors and the coaching endorsement in a program of interscholastic athletics. Prerequisite: SpSc 212. Four credits.

307. Theory of Coaching Soccer.
Rules, offensive and defensive strategies, and analysis of philosophy of techniques and practices. Designed for the preparation of physical education majors and the Coaching endorsement in a program of interscholastic athletics. Prerequisite: SpSc 212. Four credits.

308. Health Methods and Curriculum.
A course designed to prepare goals, content, material, teaching strategies and evaluation procedures. Students will learn planning and implementing strategies and lessons for a health education program. Topics will include first aid, sex education, drug education, family life issues, health social problems and various others mandated by state guidelines. Prerequisites: Education 114 or SpSc 151. Four credits. Offered every fall.

310. Exercise Physiology.
The study of how the human body responds to exercise and physical activity. A course designed to acquaint students with the functional responses and adaptations which accompany single and repeated prescribed exercises. Prerequisites: Jr. or Sr. Status, SpSc 240, Biology course. INFOLIT. Four credits. Offered every fall.

312. Public/Community Health and Safety.
This course will introduce to the student the issues relating to consumer health, safety and emergency care; and the relationship of personal health maintenance and the general condition of the environment and the community as a whole. The major subject areas are safety and emergency care, consumer health, and environmental health. For juniors and seniors. Four credits. Offered every fall.

317. Therapeutic Exercise I.
This course will teach the athletic training student considerations in designing and implementing rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries. Content will include, but not limited to, goals in rehabilitation, tissue healing review, psychological aspects of rehabilitation and tools of rehabilitation. Prerequisite: SpSc 240, 272 or permission from of instructor. Two credits. Offered every fall.

318. Therapeutic Exercise II.
This course is a continuation of SpSc 317 and will focus on rehabilitation protocols for specific body parts/injuries. This course will help prepare you for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association board of Certification Examination. Prerequisite: SpSc 317. Two credits. Offered every spring.

319. Internships.

Exercise Science Internship
An internship designed to give students practical “hands-on” experience in one of the related areas for employment. Examples include experience with Simpson’s Strength and Conditioning program, performance enhancement facilities, general fitness/wellness centers, cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs, corporate wellness facilities and health promotion programs. Students will work under a certified strength and conditioning specialist or other professionals with approved certifications. Prerequisites include junior or senior status and a declared major or minor in Exercise Science or Physical Education Teacher Education. Candidate must obtain approval from SpSc department chair prior to beginning the experience. Two to four credits.

Sport Administration Internship
An internship designed to give students practical “hands-on” experience in one of the related areas for employment. Examples include experience with Simpson’s marketing and event management program, the administration side of general fitness/wellness centers, Special Olympics, high school athletic directors, sport arenas or semi-professional athletic teams. Students will work under a professional in the field and candidates must obtain approval from SpSc department chair prior to beginning the experience. Prerequisites include junior or senior status and a declared major or minor in Sport Administration or Physical Education Teacher Education. Two to four credits.

Coaching Internship
An internship designed to give students practical “hands-on” experience in one of the related areas for employment. Examples include experience with a high school, collegiate or recreational coach. Students will work under a professional in the field and candidates must obtain approval from SpSc department chair prior to beginning the experience. Prerequisites: SpSc 212 and SpSc 205 or SpSc 301-307. Two to four credits.

Athletic Training Internship
Internship with the Simpson College athletic trainer designed to give students practical “hands-on” experience in the prevention and care of athletic injuries. The student will work under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer. Prerequisites: Biology 110 and either 111 or 225, SpSc 240 and 310. The student must also obtain approval from SpSc department chair prior to the beginning of the experience. Two to four credits.

320. Organization and Administration of Physical Education, Athletics and Recreation.
The course will include discussion of policy formation and organizational tasks; programs in physical education, intramural, recreation, interscholastic, and intercollegiate athletics; evaluation; supervision; public relations; legal questions; and management of financial resources, equipment, supplies and facilities. Prerequisite: SpSc 151. Four credits. Offered every fall.

321. Secondary Methods of Physical Education.
A course designed for those planning to teach in the secondary school. Curriculum, evaluation, organization, and administration of secondary school physical education. Emphasis on the method and technique of teaching physical education activities. Prerequisites: SpSc 151 and either Education 114 or Education 165. Four credits. Offered every fall.

322. Practicum in Athletic Training IV.
This course is a continuation of SpSc 222. The student continues to complete advanced modules and specific competencies in the Athletic Training room. Students will be routinely evaluated during their clinical education by their clinical instructor. This class also requires a sports medicine clinical experience. Prerequisite: SpSc 222, 271 and 272. Two credits. Offered every fall.

323. Practicum in Athletic Training V.
This is a continuation course of SpSc 322. The student continues to complete advanced modules and specified competencies. Students are required to complete designated clinical education modules which involve team athletic training student duties and being assigned to a clinical instructor (see clinical education, student handbook, or website). Students will be routinely evaluated during their clinical education by their clinical instructor. This class also requires a sports medicine clinical experience. Prerequisites: SpSc 271, 272, and 322. One hour. Offered every spring.

325. Adapted PE.
The course will be an introduction to physical education programming for students with special needs. Course will include the role of physical education for the disabled; understanding of specific disabilities; motor development and fundamental patterns; evaluation and identification of students’ physical education needs; adapted activities, sports and games; curriculum planning; class organization; and special facilities and equipment. Course will also include a practical experience in which students will have the opportunity to observe and work with those with special needs in physical education and recreation programs. Prerequisite: SpSc 151. Four credits. Offered every spring.

340. Program Design, Exercise Prescription & Testing.
This course is designed to teach the student how to construct and implement the principles and exercise techniques into a consolidated exercise program customized to athletes as well as the general population. Students will also learn how to measure and test clients as well as interpret these results. Prerequisites: SpSc 240 and 255 (310 recommended). Four credits. Offered every spring.

351. Practicum in Athletic Training VI.
This course is taken by Level III Athletic Training Students where students take part in a senior seminar that involves 30 credits under the supervision of an approved clinical instructor to evaluate clinical proficiency teaching objectives. Students must complete the two XII modules and the X12 module. Students will be routinely evaluated during their clinical education by their clinical instructor. The student also learns how to prepare for the NATABOC Certification Exam. Prerequisites: SpSc 271, 272, 322 and 323. One hour. Offered every fall.

352. Practicum in Athletic Training VII.
This is the last in a series of continuation courses that deal with the most advanced competencies and proficiencies in the Athletic Training room. The student also learns how to prepare for the NATABOC certification exam. Prerequisite: SpSc 271, 272, 351. WRITCOM. Four credits. Offered every spring.

370. Screening Assessment of Health Conditions.
This course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in health-related fields. It will focus on examination strategies and techniques outside of the traditional musculo-skeletal area, and prepare the student to perform assessments for diseases such as cancer, AIDS, muscular dystrophy, asthma and many others. Prerequisites: SpSc 271, 272, 322 or permission of instructor. Four credits. Offered every spring.

380. Independent Study in Physical Education.

385. Senior Capstone.

Exercise Science Internship
An internship designed to give students practical “hands-on” experience in one of the related areas for employment. Examples include experience with Simpson’s Strength and Conditioning program, performance enhancement facilities, general fitness/wellness centers, cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs, corporate wellness facilities and health promotion programs. Students will work under a certified strength and conditioning specialist or other professionals with approved certifications. Prerequisites: all supporting major requirements must be complete; the student must have senior status and have a declared major in Exercise Science or Physical Education Teacher Education. Candidate must obtain approval from SpSc department chair prior to beginning the experience. 4 credits.

Sport Administration Internship
An internship designed to give students practical “hands-on” experience in one of the related areas for employment. Examples include experience with Simpson’s marketing and event management program, the administration side of general fitness/wellness centers, Special Olympics, high school athletic directors, sport arenas or semi-professional athletic teams. Students will work under a professional in the field and candidates must obtain approval from SpSc department chair prior to beginning the experience. Prerequisites: all supporting major requirements must be complete; the student must have senior status and have a declared major in Sport Administration or Physical Education Teacher Education. 4 credits.

390. Special Topics in Physical Education.

398. Independent Research in Physical Education.

Last Updated: 11/18/11