Proposal to change selected course prefixes
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Submitted by:Phillip B. Watts, Coordinator for Sports/Exercise Science, HPER Dept.
- 227-1143
September 23, 2009
General points:
The Department is in unanimous agreement regarding the following course prefix changes. The requested changes will bring us more in line with contemporary general classification nomenclature for such courses. This will be valuable in recruitment effort and with expression of the nature of our academic majors.
Most of the requested changes replace the PE (Physical Education) prefix with an EX (Exercise Science) prefix for specific courses. The specific courses are no longer taken by Physical Education majors. They have been replaced with other PE courses which are not taken by majors in other curricula within the Department. Thus, the courses identified in the request are not Physical Education courses and should not be identified as such by the PE prefix. Annotations regarding rationale for the requested changes are included in the specific course listing below.
The Department has a precedence of assigning very descriptive prefixes that are not part of the Department name (Health, Physical Education and Recreation) – HN (Human Nutrition), ATR (Athletic Training). Although across the nation historical HPER departments have experience name changes, we feel this is unlikely here at NMU. Still, specific curricula should reflect the specific content and this may be accomplished via specific course prefix designations.
There is University precedence for having the same prefixes for undergraduate and graduate-level courses – HN 210 and HN 516, BI 202 and BI 510. We have a very successful graduate program in Exercise Science and the ES prefix will lend some association with this, particularly for the 400-level courses that are also offered for graduate credit.
The requested changes are editorial. The described prefix changes do not affect staffing, equipment needs, or library holdings.There are no impacts upon other departments.
Specific courses and recommendations and rationale for changing prefixes:
(Highlight indicates the course is offered for graduate credit. GPC approval all of these changes last year, however the Department has resubmitted the request to GPC.)
PE 111 Introduction to Sports Science to ES 110 - PE majors do not take this course.
Note: All other “Introduction” courses for majors in HPER use the number 110, thus this request also changes the number from 111 to 110 to establish this consistency.
PE 230 Fitness Leadership to HL 230 – This course is most closely tied with the Management of Health
and Fitness major which resides in the HPER Department Health division.
PE 315 Exercise Physiology to ES 315 - PE majors do not take this course.
PE 317 Anatomical Kinesiology to ES 317 - PE majors do not take this course now.
PE 417 Biomechanics to ES 417 - PE majors do not take this course now.
PE 421 Physiology of Training to ES 421 – PE majors do not take this course.
PE 422 Sport Biomechanics to ES 422 - PE majors do not take this course.
PE/PY 470 Psychology of Athletics to ES/PY 470
PE 471 Exercise Specialization to HL 471 - Required for Management of Health and Fitness majors. PE majors do not typically take this course.
PE 472 Health and Ex Leadership to HL 472 - Required for MHF majors. PE majors do not typically take this course.
PE 475 Theory of Strength and Cond. to ES 475 - PE majors do not typically take this course.
PE 476 Exercise and Fitness/Special Populations to ES/HL 476 - PE majors do not typically take this course.
Other ES course numbers. These numbers would need to be listed as ES but also remain listed under PE. The descriptions do not change.
ES 495 Special Topics(1-4)
ES 498 Directed Study in Exercise Science (1-4)
Bulletin Descriptions:
ES 110 Introduction to Sports Science
1 cr.
Offered: Winter
Overview of basic and applied research questions and career alternatives in the specific disciplines of sports science, including anatomical kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology and sports nutrition.
ES 295 Special Topics
1-4 cr
Offered: As needed
Detailed study of one or more special topics in the subject area.
ES 315 Physiology of Exercise
4 cr. (3-0-2)
Offered: Fall, Winter
Prerequisite: BI 104, or BI 201 and BI 202.
A basic course in exercise physiology designed to provide an understanding of the effect of exercise and human motion on the body and the adaptation of the body to physiological stress.
ES 317 Anatomical Kinesiology
2 cr. (1-0-2)
Offered: Fall, Winter
Prerequisite: BI 104 or BI 201.
Theories relating to anatomical principles of human movement will be reviewed with applications to physical education, fitness and sports science. The primary focus will be on how muscular attachments impact the actions of muscles resulting in human movement.
ES 417 Biomechanics
2 cr.
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: PE 317 and PH 201 or instructor's permission.
Provides the student who has a background in physics and anatomical principles with the opportunity to further develop theories in movement analysis of exercise patterns, sports activity and everyday life.
ES 421 Physiology of Training for Sport
3 cr
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: PE 315 and BI 104 or BI 202
An in-depth review of the physiological bases of training to optimize performance in sport and physical activity, with practical guidelines for developing and modifying specific training programs for athletes and performers in a variety of sports and activities.
ES 422 Sport Biomechanics
2 cr.
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: PE 417.
Provides students with technical knowledge or movement techniques in a variety of sports with a biomechanical perspective.
ES/PY 470 Psychological Aspects of Athletic Performance
2 cr.
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: PY 100S, L, H, or G, junior standing or instructor's permission. Cross listed as PY 470.
Study of the psychological applications in the field of sports and coaching. Topics include behavioral coaching of motor skills, competition anxiety analysis and management, mental rehearsal techniques and aggression control.
ES 475 Theory of Strength Training and Conditioning Techniques
2 cr.
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: PE 315, PE 317 and senior standing or graduate standing.
Provides both the theoretical and practical knowledge to effectively design, organize and conduct strength fitness programs. The study of current principles and procedures essential to strength training and conditioning practices will be covered. Emphasis is placed on the development and practical applications of aerobic conditioning, joint flexibility, muscular strength, power and endurance programs.
ES/HL 476 Exercise and Fitness for Special Populations
2 cr.
Offered: Every other fall
Prerequisite: PE 315, senior standing or instructor's permission.
An opportunity to utilize theories and skills needed to analyze the exercise response of special populations and to design exercise programs for individuals who have physical conditions that may require modifications to exercise.
ES 495 Special Topics
1-4 cr
Offered: On demand.
Detailed study of one or more special topics in the subject area.
ES 498 Directed Study in Exercise Science
1-4 cr
Offered: On demand
Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor’s permission
Independent study in the subject area.
HL 230 Fitness Leadership
2 cr.
Offered: Fall, Winter
Prerequisites: HP 200 and PE 201 or equivalent.
HL 471 Exercise Specialization in Adult Fitness and Cardiac Rehabilitation
2 cr.
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: PE 315 and HP 200, junior standing or instructor's permission.
Introduction to the theory and basis of graded exercise stress testing, exercise prescription and program development. Contemporary issues in the fitness field as well as the enhancement of professional credentials will be discussed.
HL 472 Health and Exercise Leadership Skills
2 cr.
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: PE 471, junior standing or instructor's permission.
This course emphasizes practical application of the theoretical basis of health and fitness in the design and conduct of safe, effective and relevant health and fitness programs for a variety of populations.