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SPST 221

This course is designed to prepare students to successfully teach specific sport activities in recreation and K-12 school settings, with the emphasis on the secondary age range. Students are exposed to rules, strategies, organization and skill development in a variety of team sports. Emphasis is placed on the teaching and learning process throughout the various grade levels, and on certain fundamental movement and tactical principles that apply to team sports.

SPST 226

This course emphasizes the biological principles in basic first aid and CPR with AED. This course may lead to CPR and AED certification. A fee is required for certification.

SPST 243

This course emphasizes discussions and writings about small sports groups as micro-social systems. The application of group dynamics theory and small group research to the study of sports groups is presented. The influence of group members’ characteristics, environmental factors, interpersonal relations, and group structural characteristics on an individual member’s adjustment and the effectiveness of the group are investigated. The course is intended to investigate those aspects of psychology which influence performance and the participant in sports. Motives, arousal, aggression, and other socio-psychological variables are discussed.

SPST 244

Emphasis is on discussions and writings pertaining to philosophical inquiry into physical education. The general philosophical interpretation of the nature and purpose of physical activities is considered. Investigation of the historical and philosophical changes in American education is emphasized. The developing roles of professional physical educators are considered.

SPST 247

This course will investigate the Olympic movement, including, but not limited to the historical, social, cultural, political, and economic aspects of the Games. It will also investigate the International Olympic Committee, the National Olympic Committee, and the individual sports structures.

SPST 300

This course prepares students to officiate particular sports within the school environment. Emphasis is on the philosophies and strategies of officiating competitive athletics. Students select and study independently the officiating of a particular sport. Satisfactory completion of this independent component prepares a student to sit for the certification examination in the selected sport.

SPST 331

This course examines current theories of motor behavior and their relationships to the teaching and learning of physical skills. A 20-hour field placement is required.

SPST 333

This course examines motor behavior characteristics of physically challenged students in school and non-school settings. A 20-hour field placement is required. (This course may be taken in lieu of SPED 208.)

SPST 335

This course examines the law and its implications relative to sports and physical activity. The emphasis will be on legal aspects and responsibilities of the administrator, coach, and educator.

SPST 336

This course provides an in-depth study of sports facilities to include development, site selection, design, planning, and specialized equipment considerations. Special attention focuses on facility management concepts, evaluation, budgeting, and selection of support personnel.