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PHED 115 - Community First Aid, CPR And Safety
Credit(s): 1
Designed to assist students develop knowledge and skills in First Aid, CPR and Safety. Red Cross Certification is possible. A fee is required to pay for materials and Certification.
Note(s): Education and Sport Science majors may meet the First Aid and CPR Proficiency by presenting a valid Certification in First Aid; Adult, Infant, and Child CPR; and AED. No credit is awarded for the Proficiency option; students must complete the course in order to receive credit.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 120 - Softball
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, skills and safety measures involved in softball.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 122 - Touch And Flag Football
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, skills and safety measures involved in touch and flag football.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 124 - Soccer
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, skills and safety measures involved in soccer.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 125 - Volleyball
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, skills and safety measures involved in volleyball.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 126 - Basketball
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, skills and safety measures involved in basketball.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 144 - Lacrosse
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop basic knowledge, skills and safety measures involved in lacrosse.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 160 - Scuba Diving
Credit(s): 1
Designed to prepare students for certification in beginning scuba diving.
Prerequisites: Swimming proficiency test and sound health.
Note(s): Fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 161 - Beginning Swimming
Credit(s): 1
Designed for beginning students who possess little or no deep water skills as well as for students wishing to develop swimming strokes. Students will be provided opportunities to develop aquatic knowledge, safety skills and American Red Cross swimming strokes.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 166 - Water Aerobics
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills for improving cardiovascular fitness.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 170 - Rhythms And Dance
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills in various forms of dance and rhythmic activities.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 173 - Racquetball
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills in racquetball.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 175 - Tumbling And Gymnastics
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills in tumbling and gymnastics.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 176 - Beginning Bowling
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop basic knowledge, safety measures and skills in bowling.
Note(s): Fee required
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 178 - Badminton
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills of playing badminton.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 179 - Table Tennis
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop basic knowledge, safety measures and skills of playing table tennis.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 180 - Tennis
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills of playing tennis.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 181 - Archery
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills of archery.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 182 - Golf
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills in golf.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 184 - Aerobics
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills for improving cardiovascular fitness.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 185 - Cardiovascular Fitness And Training
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measure and skills in developing cardiovascular fitness.
Prerequisites: No health limitations.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 186 - Weight Training
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills in weight training.
Prerequisites: No health limitations.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 187 - Walking, Jogging And Running
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills in walking, jogging, and running for attaining cardiovascular fitness.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 188 - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Credit(s): 1
An introduction to the martial art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Students will learn to escape from inferior positions and exploit positional dominance to subdue an opponent during live practice. The course will also include topics from Judo and Wrestling as time allows.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 189 - Yoga
Credit(s): 1
Designed to introduce basic yoga terms, practices, and breathing techniques to improve level of fitness. It will further the development of each student’s flexibility, endurance, and overall wellness.
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PHED 190 - Bicycling
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills in bicycling.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 195 - Hiking And Backpacking
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and basic skills in hiking/backpacking.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 196 - Canoeing
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills in canoeing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 199 - Snow Skiing
Credit(s): 1
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills in snow skiing.
Note(s): Fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 200 - Introduction And History Of Physical Education And Athletics
Credit(s): 3
Designed to introduce students to the historical and philosophical foundations of physical education and athletics and, thus, assist them in developing their own personal philosophy of physical education. Discussion of various professional issues, goals and principles of physical education is an important part of this course.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 201 - Foundations Of Physical Fitness And Wellness
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to help students develop physical fitness and wellness.
Learning Outcome(s): Health and Wellness
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 205 - Lifeguard Training
Credit(s): 3
Designed to prepare students to attain American Red Cross Certification in Lifeguarding.
Prerequisites: Swimming Skills Test.
Note(s): Fee required.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 206 - Teaching Aquatics/Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)
Credit(s): 3
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills to teach the Red Cross Lifeguarding course. Students may earn the Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification.
Prerequisites: Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification and a swimming proficiency test.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 207 - Teaching Aquatics/Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Credit(s): 3
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills in teaching water safety courses. Students may earn the Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.
Prerequisites: Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification recommended, and a swimming proficiency test.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 210 - Recreational Leadership
Credit(s): 3
Designed to develop knowledge of recreational leadership. Principles, techniques and essentials of programming are taught.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 212 - Nutrition
Credit(s): 3
This course will cover the basic principles of nutrition for health, wellness, and fitness. The course will explore the six basic nutrient classes (Protein, Carbohydrate, Fat, Vitamins, Minerals, Water); the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plan for a balanced diet (MyPlate.gov); the Food and Drug Administration’s food labeling regulations; and various popular diets proposed for health, performance, or weight loss.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 240 - Introduction To Sport Management
Credit(s): 3
The purpose of this course is to provide an analysis of the body of knowledge associated with pursuing a career in sport management. Students will be introduced to the theoretical and applied foundations of sport management and become aware of the depth of the sport industry.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 243 - Sports Facilities And Design/Event Management
Credit(s): 3
Planning, managing and marketing of sports events, arenas and facilities for spectators and clients, pre-school through retired citizens.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or PHED 240 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 244 - Yoga Science, Philosophy And Practice
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to develop students’ knowledge of the science and philosophy of Yoga and to help them understand how practicing Yoga can enhance a person’s health and wellness. The course includes practicing breath harnessing exercises in addition to lectures on science and philosophy of Yoga. Any Tusculum University student can take this course as an elective.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 245 - Clinical Experience In Sport Management
Credit(s): 3
This course offers a supervised observation/work experience in a sport management setting. The practicum site must be approved by a professor prior to beginning the clock hours required and completed during the semester in which the student is registered for the course. The course consists of 70 hours of work experience and weekly class meetings to discuss sport management issues in relation to those experiences.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 246 - Clinical Experience In Sports Science
Credit(s): 3
This course offers a supervised observation/work experience in a sports science setting. The practicum site must be approved by a professor prior to beginning the clock hours required and completed during the semester in which the student is registered for the course. The course consists of 70 hours of work experience and weekly class meetings to discuss sport science issues in relation to those experiences.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 251 - Human Anatomy
Credit(s): 3
After successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate knowledge and skill regarding the basic structure of the human body. This course is designed to prepare the physical education major for further study of kinesiology and exercise physiology. The course will include both classroom and laboratory work.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 252 - Human Physiology
Credit(s): 3
After successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate knowledge and skill regarding the basic function of the human body. This course is designed to prepare the physical education major for further study of kinesiology and exercise physiology. The course will include both classroom and laboratory work.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 260 - Methods For School Health Teachers
Credit(s): 3
Designed to develop knowledge of current personal, school and social health issues and how they relate to national and international health and wellness. Students will be introduced to the school health curriculum and will develop planning and teaching skills.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 262 - Care And Prevention Of Athletic Injuries
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to provide the student with a basic knowledge of the care and prevention of athletic injuries. Emphasis is placed on elements of recognition, care, and prevention of common athletic illnesses and injuries. Topics of discussion include vital signs, ambulatory aids, epidemiology of athletic injuries, pre-participation screening, basic strength and conditioning, environmental conditions, and protective devices.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 270 - Adaptive Physical Education
Credit(s): 3
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skill in teaching physical activity and sports skills classes for exceptional students. It includes lecture and laboratory work.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 289 - Sports Officiating Practicum
Credit(s): 1
This course is designed to provide students with hands-on supervised experience in sports officiating. The practicum runs throughout an entire semester.
Prerequisites: Previous or concurrent enrollment in PHED 290 .
Repeatability: PHED 289 may be repeated once for a total of two credits by arranging to officiate for different sports in the second registration.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 290 - Officiating Of Games And Sports
Credit(s): 3
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills in officiating various sports.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 291 - Coaching Of Volleyball
Credit(s): 3
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills of coaching volleyball.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 292 - Coaching Of Football
Credit(s): 3
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills of coaching football.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 293 - Coaching Of Soccer
Credit(s): 3
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills in coaching soccer.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 294 - Coaching Of Basketball
Credit(s): 3
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills of coaching basketball.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 295 - Coaching Of Baseball
Credit(s): 3
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills of coaching baseball.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 297 - Coaching Of Cross Country/Track And Field
Credit(s): 3
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills of coaching cross country and track and field.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 298 - Coaching Of Lacrosse
Credit(s): 3
Designed to develop knowledge, safety measures and skills of coaching lacrosse.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 310 - Principles Of Sport Marketing
Credit(s): 3
The relevant areas of marketing are applied to sport. Special emphasis is placed on the principles, policies and strategies utilized to market the unique product of sport. Attention is focused on the importance of public attitudes, opinions and demographics as well as the design and construction of market research instruments and corporate sponsorship proposals.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 313 - Communication In Sport
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to give the student the theoretical foundation of interpersonal communications, small group communications and mass communication with application of these foundational bases to sports organizations through the use of lectures, discussions, case studies, class assignment and guest speakers. Media management and relations as well as basic business communications are competencies necessary for sport management. Students will learn through the course how both print and electronic media operate and how to use media to communicate.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 314 - Sport in Society
Credit(s): 3
After successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate an understanding of 1) the role of sports in the development of society, 2) current social issues in sports and 3) the role of sport as it influences lifestyle and societal and political change.
Prerequisites: SOCI 101
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 315 - Sport Governance And Leadership
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces the student to the power and politics of sport organizations and principles and practices of their governance in amateur and professional sports at the community, state, national, and international levels. Emphasis will be given to concepts of economic, political and social factors impacting sport governance, leadership, ethics, and governance trends and challenges. This course will include, but is not limited to, an examination of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and national and international professional sports leagues.
Prerequisites: PHED 200 and PHED 240
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 330 - Psychological Dynamics Of Sport And Physical Education
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to develop theoretical knowledge of human psychology for practical implications in the field of sports and physical education. Lab experiences will complement the knowledge gained from lecture classes.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 360 - Curriculum Design And Teaching Methods For Elementary School Physical Education, Health And Wellness
Credit(s): 3
Designed to provide prospective teachers with knowledge and experiences of planning and delivering effective instructional programs in movement education, health and wellness at the elementary school level.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and a clear TBI background check.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 361 - Curriculum Design And Teaching Methods For Secondary School Physical Education, Health And Wellness
Credit(s): 3
Designed to provide prospective teachers with knowledge and experiences of planning and delivering effective instructional programs in physical education, health and wellness activities suitable to secondary school settings.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and a clear TBI background check.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 370 - Measurement And Evaluation In Physical Education, Health And Wellness
Credit(s): 3
Designed to develop knowledge and skills of utilizing various instruments in measuring and evaluating physical fitness, motor ability and performance of sports skills, and health and wellness activities as well as the development of grading techniques.
Prerequisites: MATH 140 and junior standing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 376 - Motor Learning And Development
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to enrich students’ knowledge of how motor skills develop or deteriorate throughout the life span as a result of maturation and aging. Students attain knowledge of major concepts and principles of motor learning and their application to professional settings. This course will prepare students to apply their knowledge of motor development and motor learning in teaching motor skills in all professional settings. i.e., K-12 schools, community recreation programs, senior citizen centers, etc. It includes lecture and laboratory coursework.
Prerequisites: PHED 200 and Junior standing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 380 - Kinesiology
Credit(s): 3
This course involves the study of human movement. After completion of this course, the student will demonstrate knowledge of mechanical principles applied to human movement.
Prerequisites: BIOL 251 /PHED 251
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 390 - Physiology Of Exercise
Credit(s): 3
This course studies the function of the human body while under the stress of exercise. After the successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate knowledge of both health and performance related components of fitness. The student will demonstrate skill in planning exercise programs for various sports.
Prerequisites: BIOL 252 /PHED 252
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 397 - Organization, Administration And Supervision Of Fitness, Sport, And Physical Education
Credit(s): 3
Designed to provide the students with knowledge of the principles and methods of administration, organization, and supervision of fitness, athletics, and physical education.
Prerequisites: PHED 200
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 400 - Teaching Assistant Practicum
Credit(s): 2
Designed to develop class management techniques through learning by doing. Seventy-two clock hours of practicum required. May be taken concurrently with other courses.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in physical education or sport management and written approval of the instructor.
Repeatability: May be repeated once for credit.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 401 - Coaching Assistant Practicum
Credit(s): 2
Designed to develop coaching techniques through learning by doing. Seventy-two clock hours of practicum required. May be taken concurrently with other courses.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and written approval of the instructor.
Repeatability: May be repeated once for credit.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 422 - Principles Of Sport Finance
Credit(s): 3
Basic financial and managerial concepts are examined and applied to the sport industry. Special emphasis will be placed on principles, policies and plans for increasing revenue through the economic impact analysis of sporting events and controlling costs in the sport industry. Attention will be given to the procurement, distribution, repayment and impact of multiple funding methods utilized for stadium and sport facility construction.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 425 - Sport Sales And Revenue Generation
Credit(s): 3
This course provides a foundation in the principals and significance of sales and revenue generation in the business of sport through a mix of theoretical fundamentals and practical application. Topics include key sales and revenue generation elements such as the Sports Sales Process, Relationship-Building and Customer Service, Business Development and more. Pertinent concepts related to sponsorship, licensing, sales force management, consumer incentives, and customer service will be included. Completion of this course will provide students with the essential skills to become successful sales executives in the field of sport.
Prerequisites: PHED 200 and PHED 240
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 435 - Managing Legal Aspects Of Sport And Physical Education
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to provide the students with knowledge of issues and strategies to manage the legal aspects of their professional lives as coaches, teachers, trainers, sports administrators and exercise specialists.
Prerequisites: PHED 200 and Junior standing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 451 - Internship In Sport Management
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to be a supervised culminating experience of 144 clock hours for the sport management major. The student will be placed in an on-campus or off-campus sport management setting and be supervised by faculty in the physical education department.
Prerequisites: PHED 397 , PHED 435 , and senior standing as a sport management major.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 452 - Internship In Sport Management
Credit(s): 12
This course is designed to be a supervised culminating experience of 450 clock hours for the sport management major. The student will be placed in an on-campus or off-campus sport management setting and be supervised by faculty in the physical education department.
Prerequisites: PHED 397 and PHED 435
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 461 - Internship In Sports Science
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to be a supervised culminating experience of 150 clock hours for the Sport Science major. The student will have the opportunity to be placed in an on-campus or off-campus Sport Science setting and be supervised by faculty in the Sport Studies department.
Prerequisites: PHED 397
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHED 462 - Extended Internship in Sport Science
Credit(s): 1-9
This course is designed to be a supervised experience of up to 300 clock hours for the Sport Science major. This internship is an additional internship opportunity for students beyond PHED 461 - Internship In Sports Science . The student will have the opportunity to be placed in an on-campus or off-campus Sport Science setting and be supervised by faculty in the Sport Studies department. Students have the option to register for any amount between 1 to 9 credit hours in one semester. The course may be repeated, but students may not receive more than a total of 9 hours credit from the course towards graduation. PHED 461 needs to be taken prior or concurrently.
Prerequisites: PHED 397 and PHED 435
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PHED 480 - Senior Seminar In Sports Science/Sport Management
Credit(s): 3
The student will develop an appreciation for how their field of study relates to greater societal issues in the community and world. Students will be expected to demonstrate how their preparation can be utilized to become responsible citizens in the global community. This course will serve as a capstone experience for potential graduates in Sports Science and Sport Management. A Comprehensive Exit Examination and an End of Program Survey are major features of this course. Students will prepare a cover letter and a résumé or curriculum vitae for review by the instructor.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in Sports Science or Sport Management Major.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHYS 201 - General Physics I
Credit(s): 3
Physics I is an algebra/trigonometry based introduction to motion, work, energy and momentum, physics of solids and fluids and thermodynamics. The course explores scientific methods in several labs that relate the material being studied. Labs are a major component of this class.
Prerequisites: MATH 160 or MATH 180 , or permission of the instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Honors Component: This course will offer an honors component to fulfill the Honors Program requirements for Natural Science.
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PHYS 201L - General Physics I Lab
Credit(s): 1
This is the laboratory component of PHYS 201 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHYS 202 - General Physics II
Credit(s): 3
Physics II is an algebra/trigonometry based introduction to electricity, magnetism, harmonic motion, light and optics. This is a continuation course to PHYS 201 . Labs are a major component of this class.
Prerequisites: PHYS 201 or permission of the instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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PHYS 202L - Generl Physics II Lab
Credit(s): 1
This is the laboratory component of PHYS 202 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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POLS 110 - American Government
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to give students knowledge pertaining to the formation and development of the national government, its structure and powers, and its relationship to state and local governments.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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POLS 210 - Comparative Government
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the ways in which different peoples govern themselves and cope with the forces of globalization.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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POLS 220 - World Politics And International Relations
Credit(s): 3
This course examines key elements of today’s world such as terrorism and the varied challenges to the sovereignty of nation-states. It places the analyses in the context of the structure of the international system, focusing on balance of power politics, nationalism and the role of ideology.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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POLS 230 - State And Local Government
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the organization and operation of state, county, city and other local units of government, with particular attention to Tennessee government.
Prerequisites: POLS 110 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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POLS 280 - The History Of Representative Government In The Western Tradition
Credit(s): 3
This course explores the intellectual foundations, historical development, and contemporary significance of the tradition of representative government in Western societies. It will place special emphasis on the commonalities and tensions between the republican or communitarian tradition of virtuous citizenship and the common good and the classically liberal or individualist tradition of rights and freedoms. We will study the interplay between these two traditions and examine their continuing influences on Western political, cultural and social life.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Crosslistings: HIST 280
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POLS 310 - The Presidency And Public Policy
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the role of the Chief Executive in the American governmental system with an emphasis on his/her role in making public policy and the nature of the relationships that have emerged with the other branches of government.
Prerequisites: POLS 110
Course Level: Undergraduate
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POLS 315 - Congress And Public Policy
Credit(s): 3
This course is a study of the institutional structure and processes of Congress, focusing on members’ roles as representatives, law makers and monitors overseeing the federal bureaucracy and operation of the federal government.
Prerequisites: POLS 110 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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POLS 325 - Constitutional Interpretation
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the nature and development of constitutional law with emphasis on the modes of constitutional interpretation and the place of the Supreme Court in the American political system.
Prerequisites: POLS 110 or CRJU 201
Course Level: Undergraduate
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POLS 335 - Civil Rights And Liberties
Credit(s): 3
This course examines important issues in civil rights and liberties. Topics include due process, free speech, religious liberty, the establishment clause, the right to bear arms, property rights and voting rights.
Prerequisites: POLS 110 or CRJU 201 or permission of the instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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POLS 350 - Special Topics
Credit(s): 3
A flexible course, with advanced formal research requirements intended to serve as an instrument for examining topics in Political Science of interest to students and faculty. Emphasis on readings, research and intensive study.
Prerequisites: POLS 110 , and junior or senior standing.
Repeatability: The course may be repeated once with a different topic for a maximum of 6.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Hours: Maximum of three hours for independent majors. Not available for minors in Political Science.
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POLS 360 - American Foreign Policy
Credit(s): 3
In examining the topic, this course focuses on the ideas, theories and approaches of realism, liberalism, isolationism, global engagement and others in pursuing America’s national interest. There will also be a focus on the domestic sources affecting the formulation and implementation of America’s foreign policy.
Prerequisites: POLS 110 .
Course Level: Undergraduate
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POLS 410 - Origins Of The Civic Republican Tradition
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the political ideas of the pre-Socratic philosophers, as well as Plato, Aristotle and Cicero, focusing on concepts and topics such as natural law and civic virtue, as well as the role of and best type of State.
Prerequisites: POLS 110 and junior or senior standing, or permission of the instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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POLS 420 - Political Behavior
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to offer a broad survey of political action and expression in America. Topics may include political parties, voting and elections, direct political action, mass media and interest groups.
Prerequisites: POLS 110 and junior or senior standing, or permission of the instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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POLS 430 - International Law
Credit(s): 3
This course explains the origin, development and principles of international law, as well as the place of the law in the international community.
Prerequisites: POLS 110 and POLS 220 or permission of the instructor.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Honors Component: This course will offer an honors component to fulfill honors program requirements.
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POLS 440 - Environmental Law And Public Policy
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the fundamentals of environmental protection laws and policies within the United States. The focus is on the constitutional, common, statutory, and administrative law framework pertaining to the environment. Topics covered will include air and water pollution, toxic and hazardous substances, public land management, threatened and endangered species, energy, and climate change.
Prerequisites: POLS 110 or higher or instructor permission.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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POLS 450 - Independent Study
Credit(s): 1-6
This course is a student-initiated request for study of subject matter not covered in the regular curriculum or a further, deeper examination of a topic which was covered in other coursework in the discipline. It may also entail a study abroad course designed to examine some aspect of political science pertinent to the locale that will be visited. The work will be completed under the supervision of a political science faculty member. Completion of this course may necessitate a research paper, a well-detailed reflective journal, or some other type of scholarly project required by the instructor at their discretion.
Prerequisites: permission of the instructor.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated once on a different topic, for a maximum of 6.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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POLS 451 - Internship
Credit(s): 1-9
A work study internship with a private non-governmental agency, such as a law firm or social service agency, that enhances student understanding of government service or the legal profession. Limited to students in the social sciences or pre-law students.
Prerequisites: POLS 110 and junior or senior standing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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POLS 452 - Government Internship
Credit(s): 1-12
A work study internship with a national, state or local unit of government that allows the student to gain firsthand experience with government or government-related operations. Limited to students majoring in disciplines with a specific relationship to the enterprise of government.
Prerequisites: POLS 110 and junior or senior standing.
Course Level: Undergraduate
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POLS 480 - Senior Seminar On Globalization
Credit(s): 3
In this senior capstone course, students will develop an understanding of world issues through multiple global perspectives. Students will learn to transform information into knowledge and integrate knowledge from multiple perspectives to make informed judgments effective for the common good. Students will prepare a cover letter and a résumé or curriculum vitae for review by the instructor.
Prerequisites: POLS 210 or POLS 220
Course Level: Undergraduate
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