PES 1010      (Active) Aerobics I 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    Su, F, Sp A co-ed aerobic dance-exercise class that introduces aerobic conditioning principles designed to develop cardiovascular/respiratory systems, strength, coordination, and flexibility. Teaches choreographed routines involving jogging, dancing, and vigorous exercise set to music.

PES 1011      (Active) Aerobics II 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    Su, F, Sp A co-ed aerobic dance-exercise class that emphasizes increased knowledge in cardiovascular training, flexibility, and exercise injuries. Students acquire a more strenuous and advanced level of aerobic proficiency through high impact routines set to music.

PES 1050      (Active) Powertone 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    Su, F, Sp For students interested in strength and weight training in a group exercise setting. Utilizes bar/barbells, weights, bands, medi-balls, stability balls, and ropes set to music to present a total muscle conditioning class that is target-specific.

PES 1055      (Active) Pilates I--CoreMax Training 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5     Introduces a contemporary approach to Pilates exercise. Provides a total body workout that challenges and optimizes strength, flexibility and endurance. Incorporates FlexBands, BOSU, stability balls, weighted balls, fitness circle and matwork to assist individuals in achieving optimal health and well-being. Designed to lengthen the body, strengthen the mid-section (core & spine), and improve posture and flexibility.

PES 1057      (Active) Power Yoga 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    Su, F, Sp For students interested in bringing balance to both body and mind. Presents a vigorous and powerful approach using Ashtanga, Anusara, and Hatha Yoga's. Uses flowing progressive postures, meditative awareness, and breath control.

PES 1085      (Active) Weight Training I 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    Su, F, Sp An introductory weight training course which provides the student with the needed information to develop a personalized strength program. Teaches proper lifting techniques. Demonstrates methods to increase muscular strength and endurance. Includes lab.

PES 1086      (Active) Weight Training II 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    Su, F, Sp An individualized intermediate course for students who wish to continue their weight training program. Students will write their own program and set standards of goals that are attainable throughout the training period.

PES 1087      (Active) Weight Training III 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    Not 06-07 Prerequisite(s):PES 1086 or instructor approval An advanced course for students and varsity athletes who wish to maintain their individualized weight training program. Students will write their own program and set standards or goals that are attainable throughout the training period.

PES 1097      (Active) Fitness for Life 2.0 : 2.0 : 0.0    Su, F, Sp Provides information, tools, and skills to aid students in engaging in an active, healthy lifestyle throughout life. Offers the opportunity to learn about exercise program design, physiological adaptations that underlie fitness, and strategies to maintain an active lifestyle across the lifespan. Features access to high quality exercise facilities. Requires participation in exercise 2-3 days per week outside of the scheduled class activities. Stresses comprehensive principles in health, wellness, physical activity, and fitness assessment.

PES 1100      (Active) Tennis I 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    Su, F, Sp Covers the basic concepts of the game. Teaches general tennis skills including scoring, forehand, backhand, overhead, volley and net game, and service. Teaches basic tennis rules and strategy techniques. Includes labs, lectures, audio-visual, practice and inter-class participation. Taught on block only.

PES 1101      (Active) Tennis II 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    Su, F, Sp Covers more advanced techniques of tennis. Includes volley and half volley (net game) and technical shots - drop, lob and top spin. Includes labs, lectures, audio-visual, practice and inter-class participation. Covers the more competitive strategies for both singles and doubles. Taught on block only.

PES 1105      (Active) Badminton 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    Sp Covers basic concepts of badminton. Includes scoring, forehand, backhand, overhead, net game, and service. Studies strategy techniques for both singles and doubles. Uses labs, lectures, audio-visual, practice and inter-class participation. Emphasizes skills, fundamentals, conditioning, and rules of the sport.

PES 1110      (Active) Racquetball I 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    Su, F, Sp Covers basic fundamentals of racquetball. Teaches the skills, rules and strategies necessary to play and enjoy racquetball. Uses demonstrations and labs, practice and inter-class participation.

PES 1111      (Active) Racquetball II 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp Includes advanced skills, rules and strategies in singles, doubles and cut-throat matches. Uses demonstration and labs, practice and inter-class participation. Successful completers should have developed a minimum of Level C skills.

PES 1130      (Active) Golf I 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    Su, F, Sp A beginning course designed to teach students fundamental techniques, rules and etiquette of the game. Includes instruction on equipment and golf techniques such as grip, stance, and swing. Provides practice rounds leading to in-class tournaments. Uses demonstrations and labs, practice and inter-class participation. Taught on block only.

PES 1131      (Active) Golf II 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    Su, F, Sp Designed to teach students advanced golf skills, rules, and strategies to be used in inter-class tournaments. Evaluates individual golf game strengths and weaknesses. Emphasizes playing according to USGA rules. Taught on block only.

PES 1135      (Active) Archery I 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp For beginners. Covers basic concepts of archery, both for target shooting and field hunting. Includes use of re-curve and compound bows. Studies the language of archery. Includes laboratory sessions (both indoors and outdoors when weather permits), video instruction, demonstration, and shooting practice. Taught on block only.

PES 1136      (Active) Archery II 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp Builds upon the basic concepts learned in PES 1135. Covers skills, fundamentals, conditioning, history, and rules of the sport. Includes lecture, labs, demonstration and practice (outdoors when weather permits), and video presentations. Taught on block only.

PES 1145      (Active) Bowling I 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp Teaches bowling skills and rules to beginning bowlers. Improves skills of advanced bowlers. Covers scoring procedures. Follows National Bowling Council techniques and rules of American Bowling Congress and Women International Bowling Congress. Includes lecture and participation.

PES 1146      (Active) Bowling II 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp For those with intermediate bowling skills. Teaches techniques of advanced bowling. Studies rules and strategies. Enhances enjoyment, commitment, and performance of the sport of bowling.

PES 1155      (Active) Beginning Fencing 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp Teaches fencing strategy, analysis, focus form and precision. Provides aerobic exercise and analyzes fencing style. Completers should be familiar with competition rules, competition officiating and will participate in class tournament at the novice level.

PES 1200      (Active) Basketball I 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp An introductory course designed to teach the basic skills of shooting, passing, ball handling, rebounding, etc. Introduces and practices new skills each class session. Provides regular scrimmage time. Designed for fun and good competition. Includes an exciting class tournament during the course.

PES 1201      (Active) Basketball II 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp Teaches advanced skills of shooting, passing, ball handling, rebounding, etc. Stresses fun and competition. Provides regular scrimmage time. Includes an exciting class tournament during the course.

PES 1210      (Active) Volleyball I 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp Covers basic concepts of volleyball. Teaches fundamentals and rules of the sport. Introduces new skills such as sprawl and roll. Includes labs, lectures, audio-visual, practice and inter-class participation.

PES 1211      (Active) Volleyball II 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp Teaches advanced volleyball skills and team concepts for intermediate volleyball players. Reviews fundamentals and rules. Covers 6-person, 3-person, and 2-person volleyball, Includes labs, lectures, audio-visual, practice and scrimmages.

PES 1212      (Active) Volleyball III 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp Teaches volleyball skills and team concepts for advanced players. Briefly reviews fundamentals and rules. Teaches variable-size team competition. Includes labs, lectures, audio-visuals, practice, and scrimmages.

PES 1214      (Active) Volleyball Club Team 1.0 : 0.0 : 2.0     Prerequisite(s):Instructor approval For men's volleyball club team. Includes practice and competitive team play. Requires demonstrated advanced skills through try-outs. May be repeated once for credit.

PES 1230      (Active) Soccer I 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp Covers the basic concepts of soccer including ball control, heading, trapping, passing or dribbling and shooting. Teaches the rules of the game and the strategy of both defense and offense. Includes lecture, media, demonstration and actual game situations. Stresses coordination, balance, agility, speed, endurance, team effort and team play.

PES 1231      (Active) Soccer II 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5     Expands upon and further develops the fundamental skills, techniques, tactics and rules from the Soccer I course. Covers the following topics: defensive soccer tactics, offensive soccer tactics, soccer systems & strategies and conditioning for soccer. Topics will be practiced by using a variety of drills on the field individually and in groups/teams in order to further develop playing performance in real game settings. Examines soccer rules and regulations established by FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) and (United States Soccer Federation) USSF.

PES 1234      (Active) Soccer Club Team 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5     Prerequisite(s):Instructor approval For men's and women's soccer team members. Designed for participation in competitive practice and team play. Advanced fundamentals and skills will be drilled. May be repeated once for credit toward graduation.

PES 1254      (Active) Lacrosse Club Team 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5     For men's lacrosse club team. Presents an overview of the history of lacrosse. Includes practice and competitive team play. Requires demonstrated advanced skills through tryouts. May be repeated once for credit.

PES 1260      (Active) Ice Hockey 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5     Teaches basic ice hockey skills including: skating (forwards, backwards, crossovers, spins, starts and stops), stick handling, passing, shooting. Practices offensive and defensive positioning, culminating in participating in several hockey games. The majority of the class wiil take place on the ice with short lectures and outside reading assignments.

PES 1300      (Active) Swimming I 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp For non-swimmers and others interested in improving and maintaining their swimming ability. Students progress at their own pace. Covers breathing techniques, self rescue, floating, back floating, back stroke, breast stroke and front crawl. Students who pass off all of the required skills early will be put on an individualized swimming workout schedule. Individual attention will be given to students as needed.

PES 1301      (Active) Swimming II 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp For swimmers who have a working knowledge of the basic strokes and are interested in improving their level of swimming. Provides an individually designed workout schedule for each student. Emphasizes stroke technique work on an individual basis.

PES 1315      (Active) Water Aerobics 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F For students interested in an alternative aerobics class. Introduces aerobic conditioning principles designed to develop the cardiovascular - respiratory systems, strength, and coordination.

PES 1405      (Active) Women's Safety Awareness and Self-Defense 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    Su,F,Sp A beginning course in women's self-awareness, self-empowerment, and self-defense. Emphasizes environmental awareness and strategies in avoiding dangerous situations. Teaches self-defense techniques that can be used in a crisis situation.

PES 1410      (Active) Introduction to Tai Chi 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp Introduces to students an ancient martial exercise developed in China. Studies an effortless, low-impact, rhythmical ballet-like exercise that is a superior activity for all age levels. Stresses slow respiration and balanced, relaxed, slow postures. Promotes increased blood circulation, joint and bone strength. Focuses on the Yang style short form solo exercise which may be an effective means of self-defense.

PES 1415      (Active) Survey of Martial Arts 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5     Introduces and surveys many of the popular styles of martial arts. Includes brief background of history, learning fundamental kicks, strikes, blocks, holds and other moves/techniques of the following martial arts: Kenpo Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai (kick boxing), Tai Chi, and self-defense strategies.

PES 1425      (Active) Jiu Jitsu I 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp A beginning class in the martial art of Jiu Jitsu with an emphasis on Russian Sambo Jiu Jitsu also known as Combat Jiu Jitsu. Learn the basics of Jiu Jitsu including: grappling, take downs, escapes, arm locks, etc.

PES 1426      (Active) Jiu Jitsu II 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5     Prerequisite(s):PES 1425 An intermediate class in the marital art of Jiu Jitsu. Practices and improves on the basics of Jiu Jitsu including: grappling, take downs, escapes, and arm locks.

PES 1435      (Active) Kenpo Karate I 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    Su, F, Sp A beginning course in the martial art of Kenpo Karate. Introduces basic blocks, punches, strikes, and kicks. Emphasizes self defense techniques.

PES 1436      (Active) Kenpo Karate II 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    Su,F,Sp Prerequisite(s):PES 1435 or Yellow Belt rank in Kenpo Karate An intermediate course in Kenpo Karate for the student with the rank of yellow belt and above. Students work at their own pace and progress toward the next rank in the Kenpo system.

PES 1440      (Active) Aikido 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5     Covers beginning techniques to the art of self-defense. Teaches different holds and locks, using various forms of nonresistance in order to defend and prevent injury from an opponent.

PES 1460      (Active) Kickboxing I 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp A beginning course in the martial art of kickboxing (Muay Thai). Discusses the history of Muay Thai, ring strategy, and the rules of the ring. Includes leg strengthening, shadow boxing, stretching, punches, elbows, kicks, and knees while contact is made to bags and kicking shields. Teaches self-defense, ring strategy and the requirements to advance to the second level of kickboxing (Muay Thai). Includes intense aerobic workout.

PES 1670      (Active) Ice Skating 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp Teaches basic ice skating skills including forward and backward skating, turns, stops, crossovers, spins, and jumps. Students will choreograph and perform a developmentally appropriate ice skating program set to music.

PES 200R      (Active) Intercollegiate Athletics 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):Coach approval May be repeated once for credit towards graduation.

PES 201R      (Active) Elite Precision Team 1.0 : 0.5 : 1.5     Prerequisite(s):Audition required For students selected to be members of the Elite Precision Team. Includes performances at home basketball games, competition, and the year end showcase. Studies dance styles such as jazz, funk, hip hop, and lyrical. May be repeated once for credit towards graduation.

PES 2050      (Active) Aerobic Instructor Training 2.0 : 2.0 : 0.0    F, Sp For students interested in becoming Certified Aerobic Instructors. Teaches basic concepts of anatomy, physiology, components of fitness, nutrition, and exercise injuries. Emphasizes the use of music, cueing and choreography. Prepares students for the AFAA Certification test.

PES 2200      (Active) Officiating Baseball and Softball 2.0 : 2.0 : 0.0    F For students wishing to officiate in interscholastic, intramural, and community games. Teaches rules, techniques, problems and procedures in officiating. Gives National Federation or OSA examinations. Introduces softball/baseball National Federation publications such as Rule Book, Case Book, Umpires Manual and Rules (Simplified and Illustrated). Utilizes lecture, media, guest lecturers, practical game situations, etc.

PES 2210      (Active) Officiating Basketball 2.0 : 2.0 : 0.0    F, Sp For students wishing to officiate in intramural and community programs. Teaches rules, officiating, techniques, problems and procedures. Uses lecture, media, guest lecturers and practical game situations. Gives National Federation or OSA examinations. Introduces National Federation publications, such as Rule Book, Case Book, Umpires Manual, and Rules (Simplified and Illustrated).

PES 2220      (Active) Officiating Volleyball 2.0 : 2.0 : 0.0    F Provides students with the necessary skills to officiate the game of volleyball. Teaches both collegiate and high school rules and protocol. Provides students with a working understanding of officiating volleyball, as well as the opportunities for employment, through match observations and practical experience. Prepares students for certification as high school entry level official.

PES 2300      (Active) Introduction to Fundamentals of Athletic Coaching 2.0 : 2.0 : 0.0    F, Sp For coaches of youth and other interested community members. Overviews methods, teaching techniques, coaching philosophies and practical experiences in both team and individual sports. Includes lecture and demonstration, media presentations, game scouting, and field project and class journals. Stresses motivation, selection, discipline, management, and the technical aspects of coaching.

PES 2400      (Active) Sports Injuries 2.0 : 2.0 : 0.0    Sp Prerequisite(s):ZOOL 1090 or Permission of instructor Prevention and care of fitness, sport, and physical education performance injuries. Emphasizes the responsibilities of the coach/PE teacher related to sport injuries. Examines recognition, cause, prevention and care of sports related injuries to specific body parts. Explores protective equipment, enivironmental factors, and nutritional considerations. Reviews injuries which occur to specific populations such as adolescent and elderly athletes.

PES 2500      (Active) Sports Medicine 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):ZOOL 1090 or permission of instructor Explores the term Sports Medicine and the field it covers. Instruction on injury management, including record keeping, assessment, and steps to recovery. Teaches an understanding of different tissues' response to injury. Investigates different imaging techniques used in assessment. Gives an understanding of surgical considerations for specific injuries.

PES 2510      (Active) Sports Medicine Lab 1.0 : 0.0 : 3.0    F, Sp Corequisites(s):PES 2500 Teaches taping and wrapping techniques for prevention/treatment of sports related injuries. Teaches evaluation techniques for the major joints of the body.

PES 2700      (Active) Foundations of Physical Education 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    Su, F, Sp Introduces the study of physical education. Studies the history and philosophy of the field of Physical Education. Analyzes problems in areas covered under the umbrella of physical education. Explores the physical education/sport sub-disciplines and related career and employment opportunities in this area.

PES 281R      (Active) Cooperative Work Experience 2.0 to 9.0 : 1.0 : 5.0 to 40.0    Su, F, Sp Prerequisite(s):Approval of Cooperative Coordinator Designed for Physical Education and Recreation majors. Provides paid on-the-job experiences in the student's major. Includes student, employer, and coordinator evaluations, on-site work visits, written assignments, and oral presentations. Provides experience in writing and completing individualized work objectives that improve present work performance. Credit is determined by the number of hours a student works during the semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 16 credits.

PES 3220      (Active) Teaching and Coaching Basketball 2.0 : 2.0 : 0.0    Sp Designed for those planning to coach basketball. Overviews methods, teaching techniques, coaching philosophies and practical experiences in both team and individual sports. Includes lecture and demonstration, media presentations, game scouting and field project, and class journals.

PES 3230      (Active) Teaching and Coaching Football 2.0 : 2.0 : 0.0    F Prepares students for coaching football. Covers basic offensive and defensive philosophy and techniques. Covers organization, equipment, conditioning, and safety.

PES 3240      (Active) Teaching and Coaching Volleyball 2.0 : 2.0 : 0.0    F For any coach, volleyball player or fan interested in learning more about one of the fastest growing sports in America. Teaches how to coach volleyball. Presents principles that coaches or players can use as a foundation to create their own game. Develops a greater appreciation for volleyball. Stresses the skills, fundamentals, rules, teaching techniques, and coaching strategies behind the sport. Includes labs, videos, and guest lecturers.

PES 3250      (Active) Teaching and Coaching Aerobics and Cheerleading 2.0 : 2.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Teaches basic aerobic principles including concepts of anatomy, physiology, and exercise injuries. Emphasizes choreography, cueing, and the use of music. Also, introduces basic cheerleading skills and methods of teaching kicks, jumps, and tumbling. Presents skills necessary to teach an aerobic class and advise a cheerleading program.

PES 3260      (Active) Teaching and Coaching Baseball and Softball 2.0 : 2.0 : 0.0    Sp Designed for those planning to coach baseball or softball. Covers teaching techniques, coaching philosophies and building a program. Includes strategy of team selection and offensive and defensive planning. Studies game skills.

PES 3270      (Active) Methods of Teaching Fitness 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):PES 1097 Teaches key concepts related to exercise testing and program design for healthy populations and populations with controlled disease. Explores concepts in team, group, and individualized assessment and programming. Emphasizes principles in anatomy, exercise physiology, behavior modification, motivation, health promotion, fitness assessment and prescription. Encourages students to sit for the ACE, IDEA, ACSM HFY, NSCA CPT, or similar certification exams upon course completion.

PES 3500      (Active) Kinesiology 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):ZOOL 1090 or ZOOL 2320 Studies human movement. Includes the structure of the human body and fundamental mechanics. Emphasizes kinesiological and mechanical analysis.

PES 3550      (Active) Motor Learning and Development 3.0 : 2.0 : 2.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):Permission of instructor Examines motor and cognitive characteristics of individuals involved in learning or performing motor skills. Examines conditions that influence learning. Analyzes how humans learn complex movement skills and control voluntary, coordinated movement. Analyses the basic psychological processes involved in learning and control of movement and their effect on instruction and practice conditions for the learner. Studies motor development and its effect on skill acquisition.

PES 3700    (Cross Listed With:  ZOOL 3700 ,  ZOOL 3700 ,  )   (Active) Exercise Physiology 4.0 : 3.0 : 3.0    F, Sp Prerequisite(s):ZOOL 1090 or (ZOOL 2320 and ZOOL 2420), MATH 1050 For physical education or education majors with an emphasis in physical education, specializing in coaching or athletic training. Studies physiological responses to exercise. Addresses clinical applications. Requires weekly laboratory.

PES 3730      (Active) Biomechanics 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):PES 3500 and ZOOL 2320 Emphasizes the application of engineering principles and technology in sports performance through interdisciplinary methodologies. Includes human gait analysis, locomotion, trunk biomechanics, computer modeling, and tissue biomechanics.

PES 3750      (Active) Psychosocial Aspects of Human Performance 2.0 : 2.0 : 0.0    Sp Provides students with the necessary skills and understanding to adequately deal with the psychological and social aspects of human and sport performance. Develops techniques and psychological skills to enhance performance and establish a learning and social environment that would enhance the effectiveness of coaches and maximize the skill and personal growth of athletes.

PES 3850      (Active) Ethical Concerns in Physical Education 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):PES 2700 Surveys applied concepts of ethical codes and legal liability. Explores systems used by community and adventure education programs for aspects protective of participants, staff, and institutions.

PES 4000      (Active) Exercise Testing and Prescription 3.0 : 2.0 : 3.0     Prerequisite(s):MATH 1050, ZOOL 2320, PES 3270 Emphasizes information and skills related to exercise testing and prescription in healthy and clinical populations. Teaches American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) exercise testing guidelines.

PES 4100      (Active) Fitness Across the Lifespan 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):ZOOL 1090, PES 3270 Addresses key issues relative to fitness across the lifespan; including, fitness in youth, adult fitness, aging, physical activity program design and implementation, attrition, behavior modification, and the role of exercise in disease prevention and/or management.

PES 4300      (Active) Research Methods in Physical Education and Recreation 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):PES 3500, PES 3850 or REC 3850 Introduces students to key research in their field. Emphasizes analytical and interpretive skills. Develops scientific writing skills. Promotes design and utilization of comprehensive research methodologies commonly applied in Physical Education and Recreation.

PES 4400      (Active) Physical Activity Promotion in the Community 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):PES 4000 Emphasizes concepts related to physical activity promotion in the community. Critically reviews literature associated with physical activity programming in communities including barriers to physical activity participation, behavioral change theory, and social, environmental, and biological factors that influence physical activity behavior. Promotes application of concepts developed in class through introductory supervised field experience.

PES 4410      (Active) Promoting Physical Activity in the Community Field Experience 1.0 : 0.0 : 4.0     Prerequisite(s):PES 4000 Corequisites(s):PES 4400 Provides complementary field experiences for students taking PES 4400 (Promoting Physical Activity in the Community).

PES 481R      (Active) Internship in Exercise Science 1.0 to 4.0 : 0.0 : 5.0 to 20.0     Prerequisite(s):PES 1097 and PES 2700 Provides students with hands-on professional experience in the field of exercise science. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits toward graduation.

PES 489R      (Active) Undergraduate Research for Exercise Science 1.0 to 4.0 : 0.0 : 5.0 to 20.0     Prerequisite(s):PES 2700 and department approval of research proposal Provides students the opportunity to conduct research under the mentorship of a faculty member. Students will put in practice the theoretical knowledge gained in prior major courses. Students will create a significant intellectual or creative product that is characteristic of the Exercise Science discipline and worthy of communication to a broader audience. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits toward graduation.

PES 4900      (Active) Exercise Science Senior Practicum 3.0 : 3.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):PES 3700, PES 4000, and PES 4100 Emphasizes application of physical activity promotion in a variety of settings. Options include service learning activities, assessing athletes, working in clinical settings that address assessment and exercise prescription in the elderly, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, and outpatient physical therapy.

PES 4950      (Active) Senior Seminar 2.0 : 2.0 : 0.0     Prerequisite(s):PES 3700, PES 3850, PES 4000 Emphasizes critical evaluation of classic and current research in Exercise Science. Promotes research and writing skills within the discipline of Exercise Science. Promotes student centered learning and supports specialization within the field of Exercise Science.