Learning and teaching of common resistance training exercises and methods for future athletic coaches. Understanding of the program design process, interaction and communication among athletic coaches, athletic trainers, and strength coaches is discussed. Pass/Fail credit.

Skill development, playing strategy, knowledge of rules, scoring, and tournament play. Pass/Fail credit.

Skill development, playing strategy, knowledge of rules, scoring, and tournament play. Pass/Fail credit.

Basic maneuvers of conditioning, turning, stopping, and selection and care of equipment and clothing. Pass/Fail credit.

Develop and carry out a personalized walking, jogging or running program by applying information on equipment selection, physiology, mechanics, psychology, training principles, conditioning, program guidelines, environmental concerns, nutritional guidelines, and injury prevention. Pass/Fail credit.

Skill development, strategy, knowledge of rules, scoring, and tournament competition in wrestling, judo, karate, and boxing. Pass/Fail credit.

Basic techniques and skill development, care of equipment, and the principles and practices of safe SCUBA diving. Pass/Fail credit.

Skill development, playing strategy, knowledge of rules, scoring, and tournament play. Pass/Fail credit.

Participation and development of group fitness routines. A variety of approaches to group fitness will be introduced, based on current trends in the industry. Students will be required to participate consistently as well as create and teach a brief routine in the chosen format. Pass/Fail credit.

Flexibility training and strength development through participation in low impact movements with an emphasis on mind-body fitness. Pass/Fail credit.

Skill development, playing strategy, knowledge of rules, scoring, and tournament play. Pass/Fail credit.

Skill development, playing strategy, knowledge of rules, scoring, and tournament play. Pass/Fail credit.

Skill development, playing strategy, knowledge of rules, scoring, and tournament play. Pass/Fail credit.

Development and enhancement of self-defense options for victims of physical aggression. Pass/Fail credit.

Methods and materials for teaching activities of carry-over value adaptable to junior and senior high facilities. Such activities as boating, fishing, hunting, camping, backpacking, skiing, and recreational games are included. Pass/Fail credit.

Participation and development of specific group and individual attitudes and skills through the use of low and high elements of the USC Upstate ropes course. Pass/Fail credit.

Advanced certification as ropes course facilitator. Knowledge and experience in the setup, spotting, and safety practices employed in state-of-the-art ropes course uses. Pass/Fail credit.

Skill development, safety, spotting, safety practices, and knowledge of and use of proper equipment. Pass/Fail credit.

Rules, officiating techniques, and problems arising in officiating, with emphasis on major team sports.

Skill development, basic strokes, elementary diving, knowledge of water and pool safety. Pass/Fail credit.

Participation and development of simple games utilized in the physical educational setting. Activities will include but not limited to tag games, fitness games, holiday games, team building activities, and sports games.

The scope of the physical education field, historical background, principles, philosophy, current issues, professional leadership and publications.

Pole plant location, moguls, planning line, constant turns, and advanced trail skiing. Pass/Fail credit.

Skills analysis, methods and techniques for organizing and teaching dance, gymnastics and tumbling, including opportunities for peer teaching experience.

The significance and meaning of leisure in modern society, theories of play, the recreational movement in the U.S., and programs of recreation in the school, community and industry.

The teaching of swimming and water safety, skill mastery, lifesaving, pool hygiene, management, and safety. For advanced swimmers. Pass/Fail credit.

Processes associated with acquisition of psychomotor skill and the neuromuscular function involved in the control of movement. The application of the developmental processes as it relates to motor learning is also explored. A field experience is required.

Orientation to teaching physical education in grades 6-12. Emphasis is on teaching styles, methods and curriculum. A field experience in the public schools is required.

Study of outdoor sports and pursuits. Includes participation in the scope and sequence of skill development in at least two outdoor sports, including hiking, backpacking, orienteering, survival skills, geocaching, and rock climbing.

Understanding the moral and ethical issues in sports. A focus on coaches, athletic directors, league directors, athletes, parents, etc. and their ethical and moral responsibilities as it pertains to sport. Issues such as health and safety of athletes, Title IX, recruiting of athletes, use of performance-enhancing drugs as well as other current events will be examined.

Skills for basketball, flag football, and team building games. Students will learn proper skill progressions, techniques that are used to link fundamental movement with sports skills, and how to evolve simple strategies into more complex game play.

General understanding of the philosophies and ideologies of coaching. Includes in-depth research based discussion on coaching responsibilities related to: motivation, discipline, sportsmanship, development of the whole student athlete as a person, organization, game management, and the coach as a teacher. Students are required to complete the American Sport Education Program's 'Coaching Principles' exam, and if successful, will receive ASEP certification in Coaching Principles and be listed in the National Coaches Registry.

Guided practical experience in an athletic team setting. Requires 35 hours of volunteer coaching to be determined by the student with the instructor's permission.

Understanding how to guide athletes through mental and emotional challenges faced during athletic training and competition. Topics explored include but are not limited to dealing with anxiety, stress, relaxation techniques, self-doubt, and working with others. Coaching athletes on how to develop a positive and healthy mind/body relationship is the focus.

Selected topics in Exercise and Sport Science. Topics vary depending on faculty expertise. This course may be repeated for credit if the topic is different.

Topics assigned and approved by adviser, instructor and dean.

Orientation to teaching physical education in grades PreK-5. Emphasis is on teaching styles, methods and curriculum. A field experience in the public schools is required.

Skills for golf, tennis, and inline skating. Students will learn proper skill progressions, techniques that are used to link fundamental movement with sports skills, and how to evolve simple strategies into more complex game play.

Skills for volleyball, softball and soccer. Students will learn proper skill progressions, techniques that are used to link fundamental movement with sports skills, and how to evolve simple strategies into more complex game play.

History, basic statistical techniques utilized in scoring and interpreting tests, evaluation of measures now available in the field, and the administration of a testing program.

A supervised clinical experience in a selected physical education setting designed to address any deficit in the required 100 hours of pre-student teaching practicum experience.

Organization and management of instructional, intramural, interscholastic, and recreational programs, with emphasis on criteria for the selection and evaluation of activities.

Student reflection on the incorporation of accumulated knowledge into their student teaching clinical through the creation of the Teacher Work Sample.

Programs of developmental activity and guidance for students with restrictive disabilities. Included are techniques for appraising students with faulty body mechanics, orthopedic defects, and other atypical physical conditions along with methods of handling, within the regular physical education class, the various handicaps commonly found in the schools.

A supervised clinical experience normally consisting of seven weeks in an elementary school and seven weeks in a secondary school. The experience includes exploration of ethical issues, research through analysis and evaluation of teaching, and oral presentation of research results. Pass/Fail Credit.

The integration of knowledge of recreation and individual professional activity at an advanced level utilizing research, oral presentation, a series of discussions, conferences, and role-playing experiences related to the various aspects of organized recreation as a career. Internships, employment opportunities, ethical issues, and other related topics are reviewed.