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EPA200 CURRENT HEALTH ISSUES Current health issues affecting the daily lives of all people. Physical fitness, mental fitness, behavior, drugs, alcohol, STD, nutrition. Emphasis on current health research; discussion and application of course material.
EPA201 FOUNDATIONS OF EXERCISE SCIENCE AND SPORTS STUDIES Major ideas, institutions, movements, and individuals in the fields of exercise science, physical education, and sports studies. Includes an examination of potential careers in exercise science, physical education, sports studies, and allied health p...
EPA202 ADVANCED FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CARE Essential information for developing the functional first-aid capabilities required by physical education teachers, coaches, allied health professionals, and other special-interest groups. Designed according to the guidelines of the American Red Cros...
EPA203 AMERICAN RED CROSS COMMUNITY CPR Techniques for basic life support for cardiopulmonary emergencies, as in cardiovascular collapse, ventricular fibrillation, or cardiac standstill. Artificial ventilation and CPR for adults, children, and infants. Note: May not be used as an elective...
EPA204 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY This course is designed to familiarize students with the basics of vocabulary used in the medical and health professions. Students will employ a systematic, word-building approach to master the complex terminology of the medical field.
EPA205 HUMAN ANATOMY Structure and function of the human body, including cells, tissues, and skin, as well as the skeletal, articular, and muscular systems. Corequisite: EPA205L.
EPA205L HUMAN ANATOMY LAB Includes use of slides, human skeletons, and dissections to study cells, tissues, and skin, as well as the skeletal, articular, and muscular systems of the human. Corequisite: EPA205.
EPA206 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY Structure and function of the body, including the nervous, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, renal, reproductive, and digestive systems. Prerequisite: EPA 205. Corequisite: EPA206L.
EPA206L HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY LAB Dissection and examination of animal hearts and brains; use of various measuring devices for studying the nervous, circulatory, respiratory, renal, reproductive, and digestive systems. Corequisite: EPA206.
EPA208 LIFESPAN PHYSICAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Study of lifespan normal developmental patterns (cognitive, sensory, neurological, skeletal, muscular, emotional, and social), and the relative influence of these systems on neuromotor maturation, motor skills development, and learning across the lif...
EPA229 HUMAN NUTRITION Overview of basic nutritional guidelines relevant to daily life; the role of nutrition in the development and efficiency of energy systems and energy balance; disabilities related to insufficient or inappropriate nutritional practices.
EPA232 RESEARCH METHODS IN EXERCISE SCIENCE AND SPORTS STUDIES Research methodology used in exercise science, allied health and sports studies. Emphasis on the individual aspects of the research process, such as the use of research databases, developing reviews of literature, developing research questions. Devel...
EPA298 TEACHING ASSISTANT Duties may include preparation of laboratories, assisting faculty and student activities during laboratories, and/or grading. Graded SA/FA. Prerequisite: Permission of chair.
EPA299 SPECIAL TOPICS Topics are published in the schedule of classes for each term. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
EPA303 CARE, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT OF ATHLETIC INJURIES I Introduction to basic concepts of athletic training. Emphasis on common athletic injuries, basic conditioning, prevention, recognition, and treatment of athletic injuries. Prerequisite: EPA 206 and EPA 206L. Corequisite: EPA 303L.
EPA303L CARE, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT OF ATHLETIC INJURIES LAB I Introduction to basic wrapping and taping techniques used to prevent, care for, and treat athletic injuries. A hands-on laboratory course used to develop these basic skills. Corequisite: EPA303.
EPA304 CARE, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT OF ATHLETIC INJURIES II Topics from 303 expanded: in-depth examination of athletic injury evaluation, management, and basic rehabilitation concepts. Prerequisite: EPA 303 and EPA 303L. Corequisite: EPA 304L.
EPA304L CARE, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT OF ATHLETIC INJURIES II LAB Extension of EPA 303L. Emphasis on wrapping and taping techniques used to prevent, care for, and treat athletic injuries. This is a laboratory course used to develop these skills. Prerequisite: EPA 303 and EPA 303L. Corequisite: EPA 304.
EPA320 TECHNOLOGY IN SPORTS SCIENCE Introduction to the multidisciplinary field of sports science; the factors that influence sport performance; the examination and use of technologies designed to measure and assess sport performance; the role of data collection and data management in...
EPA340 LIFESTYLE WELLNESS Overview of the holistic nature of lifestyle wellness, the multiple factors that contribute to, or influence, wellness, prevalent themes and types of programs related to wellness, and the role of exercise science and allied health professionals in th...
EPA350 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE This course is designed in consultation with the John Carroll University Career Services Center. The purpose is to provide students with a comprehensive professional development experience. Students will be asked to take a critical reflection on thei...
EPA399 SPECIAL TOPICS Topics are published in the schedule of classes for each term.Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
EPA407 SCI: EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY Study of human physiology during exercise and as a function of physiological problems associated with physical stress. Emphasis on bioenergetics and neuromuscular concepts of exercise, as well as cardiorespiratory and environmental consideration in e...
EPA409 KINESIOLOGY Experience in movement, analysis of the physiological bases of muscular activities, and general effects on body functions. Prerequisites: EPA 206 and EPA 206L or Prerequisites or corequisites: BL 231 and BL 231L.
EPA412 EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION I Overview of the proper assessment and interpretation of various exercise tests, and appropriate exercise prescriptions for apparently healthy individuals. Designed to prepare exercise science students for the American College of Sports Medicine’s (AC...
EPA413 EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION II Overview of the adaptations necessary for proper assessment, interpretation, application of various exercise tests, and appropriate exercise prescriptions for special populations. Overview of each unique physiology, effects of the condition on the ex...
EPA432 MOTOR LEARNING Study of human motor behavior as influenced by cognitive and physiological development, maturation, motivation, and learning. Emphasis on normal development as well as regressive development as a function of aging and/or disability. Prerequisite: EPA...
EPA433 THEORETICAL PRINCIPLES OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING Principles and concepts of body movement specific to joint biomechanics, and related issues and use of appropriate terminology; principles related to the selection and use of assessment techniques for cardiovascular efficiency and strength and condit...
EPA435 ETHICAL PROBLEMS IN EXERCISE SCIENCE AND SPORTS STUDIES The nature of ethics through the study of ethical issues in exercise science and sports studies, e.g., use of performance-enhancing drugs, fitness guidelines for youth sports, recruiting, eligibility, and professionalism. Prerequisite: EPA 232 or SPS...
EPA440A INDEPENDENT STUDY Prerequisite: instructor's permission. Intensive study of problems and concerns in a selected area of health, physical education, or exercise science.
EPA440B INDEPENDENT STUDY Prerequisite: instructor's permission. Intensive study of problems and concerns in a selected area of health, physical education, or exercise science.
EPA440C INDEPENDENT STUDY Prerequisite: instructor's permission. Intensive study of problems and concerns in a selected area of health, physical education, or exercise science.
EPA497 INTERNSHIP AND SEMINAR Candidates select an internship assignment in line with their graduate school area of interest, e.g., athletic training, strength and conditioning, physical therapy. A proposed plan must be approved by the internship coordinator prior to enrollment;...
EPA497A INTERNSHIP Includes a 150-hour onsite experience in exercise science in a selected area of professional interest with a supervisor holding professional certification in the specific area of expertise. Includes formative and summative evaluations by the supervis...
EPA498 INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH PROJECT Available to Exercise Science majors who have created a research project idea in collaboration with a faculty member. Prerequisite: Instructor and chair permission.
EPA499 SPECIAL TOPICS Topics are published in the schedule of classes for each term. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
PE120 INTRODUCTORY SWIMMING For the non-swimmer; based on the Red Cross learn-to-swim program.
PE130 INTRODUCTION TO BASIC PHYSICAL CONDITIONING Introduction to the basics of physical conditioning and its benefits. Modeled on the U.S. Army method of increasingly challenging exercises to build aerobic skills and endurance leading to enhanced physical fitness. Principal aspects of stretching, c...
PE131 ADVANCED PHYSICAL CONDITIONING Builds on the student's knowledge of physical conditioning to increase physical fitness. Modeled on the U.S. Army method of increasingly challenging exercises to build aerobic skills and endurance leading to enhanced physical fitness. Principal aspec...
PE132 LEADERSHIP IN PHYSICAL TRAINING Develops the ability to plan, organize, and lead a physical conditioning program and evaluate others conducting physical training. Uses the U.S. Army physical conditioning method. Crosslisted as: MS 132.
PE133 ADVANCED LEADERSHIP IN PHYSICAL TRAINING Develops the ability to plan, organize, and lead a physical conditioning program and evaluate others conducting physical training. Uses the U.S. Army physical conditioning method. Crosslisted as: MS 133.
PE142 BEGINNING GOLF No Description Set
PE143 INTERMEDIATE GOLF No Description Set
PE144 WEIGHT TRAINING No Description Set
PE144A BODY CONDTNNG:WEIGHT TRAINING No Description Set
PE144C BODY CONDITIONING:JOGGING No Description Set
PE144E ADVANCED FITNESS No Description Set
PE145 JOGGING No Description Set
PE146 BEGINNING TENNIS No Description Set
PE147 INTERMEDIATE TENNIS No Description Set
PE148 ADVANCED PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE Learning about the different components of a comprehensive strength and conditioning program. Students gain knowledge and practice in the use of the different training modalities to increase individual athletic physical performance.
PE150 CYCLING Through Spinning, the student will be introduced to the basic fundamental principles of cardiovascular fitness including resting and exercise heart rate, target heart rate training, and proper warm up, flexibility, cool down, as well as program desig...
PE152 BEGINNING YOGA Learn about the practice of Yoga from a holistic wellness point of view. Yoga, as a discipline and activity, has evolved over the years to embody the wellness paradigm. Students will look to gain knowledge and practice in all areas of Yoga to improve...
PE161 RACQUETBALL No Description Set
PE163 HANDBALL No Description Set
PE170 BASKETBALL No Description Set
PE174 VOLLEYBALL No Description Set
PE176 PICKLEBALL No Description Set
PE180 NUTRITION Students who have taken, and received credit, for EPA 229 may not take PE 180 for credit.
SPS122 QA: STATISTICS IN SPORTS An introduction to finding and posing statistical questions related to sports, to critical thinking in the context of statistical information in sports, and statistical tools for representing data, drawing inference from data, and appreciating source...
SPS201 FOUNDATIONS OF EXERCISE SCIENCE AND SPORTS STUDIES Major ideas, institutions, movements, and individuals in the fields of exercise science, physical education, and sports studies. Includes an examination of potential careers in exercise science, physical education, sports studies, and allied health p...
SPS201A FIELD WORK EXPERIENCE Corequisite: SPS 201. A 10-hour-minimum observation experience in a selected professional field of professional interest.
SPS203 SOCIOLOGY OF SPORTS Exploration of the cultural and structural relationships of sport to society. Particular attention to issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, crime and deviance, education, religion, economics, and politics as they relate to sport. Also, the histor...
SPS215 PSYCHO-SOCIAL ASPECTS OF EXERCISE SCIENCE AND SPORT Overview of principles, theory, and practice related to the psychological and sociological factors involved in exercise, fitness, play, and sport.
SPS232 RESEARCH METHODS IN EXERCISE SCIENCE AND SPORTS STUDIES Research methodology used in exercise science, allied health and sports studies. Emphasis on the individual aspects of the research process, such as the use of research databases, developing reviews of literature, developing research questions. Requi...
SPS232A PRACTICUM Corequisite: SPS 232. A minimum 50-hour onsite experience in sports studies in a professional area of interest with a supervisor holding credentials in the specific area of expertise. Includes formative and summative evaluations by the supervisor.
SPS299 SPECIAL TOPICS Topics are published in the schedule of classes for each term. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
SPS300 QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF LEADERSHIP IN COACHING Explores major leadership theories and models, and practical application of theories; examines methods used by successful coaches in different sports throughout history; also, leadership qualities focused on individuals, teams, and organizations. Pre...
SPS301 DIVERSITY IN SPORT Comprehensive overview of diversity and inclusion within North America and international sport and sport organizations. Analyzes the ways people in sport and sport organizations can differ, and how power and inequality based on diversity impacts acad...
SPS305 EGC: GLOBALIZATION AND SPORT Explores the roles that sport and physical activity have played in the U.S. and globally, their history, and current issues. Specific comparison of the U.S. and Ireland. Includes mandatory spring trip to Ireland to experience topics discussed in clas...
SPS306 SPORTS MARKETING The management of sports at professional, collegiate and special event levels, focusing on its role in planning and decision making in attracting fans and sponsors. Other topics include sports branding; athlete management; globalization; event sponso...
SPS312 SPORTS GOVERNANCE Critical analysis of sports governance at multiple levels, including the development and implementation of policies and procedures at different levels of competition, e.g., pros, college, high school; evaluation of how contemporary sport deals with i...
SPS330 COACHING COMPETENCIES This course covers competencies needed for coaching different levels of sports. An analysis of values, coaching styles, coach-athlete relationships, rules, discipline, and motivation will be conducted to help assist in developing who you are as a coa...
SPS350 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE This course is designed in consultation with the John Carroll University Career Services Center. The purpose is to provide students with a comprehensive professional development experience. Students will be asked to take a critical reflection on thei...
SPS408 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF EXERCISE SCIENCE AND SPORTS STUDIES Administrative functions of planning and organizing programs in athletics and exercise science. Additional emphasis on staffing, directing, and coordinating programs. Includes field experience in candidate's area of study. Prerequisite: Acceptance in...
SPS413 AREAS AND FACILITIES IN RECREATION AND SPORTS Introduction to facility management for health, fitness, physical activity, recreation, and sport. Organization and management principles; policy and procedure development; ethical decision-making; planning for success; special event planning; and ma...
SPS435 ETHICAL PROBLEMS IN EXERCISE SCIENCE AND SPORTS STUDIES The nature of ethics through the study of ethical issues in exercise science and sports studies, e.g., use of performance-enhancing drugs, fitness guidelines for youth sports, recruiting, and professionalism. Prerequisites: Acceptance into Sports Stu...
SPS440A INDEPENDENT STUDY Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Intensive study of problems and concerns in a selected area of sports or sports-related topics.
SPS440B INDEPENDENT STUDY Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Intensive study of problems and concerns in a selected area of sports or sports-related topics.
SPS440C INDEPENDENT STUDY Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Intensive study of problems and concerns in a selected area of sports or sports-related topics.
SPS497 INTERNSHIP AND SEMINAR Candidates select an internship assignment in line with graduate school focus or interest, e.g., athletic training, strength and conditioning, physical therapy. Completion of internship required. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Sports Studies major; Se...
SPS500 ETHICAL LEADERSHIP Explores major leadership theories, models, and practical application of theories. Methods used by successful coaches in different sports throughout history will also be examined, along with the values promoted within sport and common ethical dilemma...
SPS501 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF SPORT This course is an overview of the scientific study of how individuals behave in sport and exercise, and the practical application of that knowledge. Students in this course will investigate human behavior patterns in sports and exercise settings. App...
SPS502 DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN SPORT This course provides students with an analysis and understanding of the various ways that people within sport organizations can differ, and how differences based on this diversity impact life and work experiences and outcomes. The course looks at iss...
SPS503 MANAGEMENT OF SPORT ORGANIZATIONS This class will analyze effective management strategies associated with pursuing a career in sport. Students will examine components of sports management: personnel issues, event and facility management, marketing, promotions, leadership, budgeting,...
SPS504 SPORTS PROMOTION, MARKETING, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS The primary aim of this course is to familiarize students with media relations and using social media and other marketing techniques to promote athletic programs. This course also explores the concepts and tools used to promote and market a successfu...
SPS505 CRITICAL READINGS IN RESEARCH Students will learn to examine sources critically and actively, leading them to create their own ideas, theories, and understanding of a topic(s) that is critical to the world of sport. In this course, students will develop a lengthy Literature Revie...
SPS506 SOCIOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL EFFECTS OF SPORT This course incudes the analysis of sport as a social and cultural institution and the interrelations between sport and social institutions. Students explore the sociocultural aspects of sport and analyze current issues associated with sport, includi...
SPS507 SPORTS FINANCE Students will examine financial strategies related to sport entities and organizations and will be introduced to current economic and financial issues that impact the sport industry. This course also focuses on the role of sponsorship and fundraising...
SPS508 LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF SPORT Students will learn core areas of law relevant to sports. Topics will include: intellectual property, ethics, contracts, agents, leagues, antitrust issues and employment law in professional sports, and NCAA issues.
SPS509 SPORTS LEADERSHIP CAPSTONE Students have the option to choose between an internship or a cumulative project. Students will discuss this choice with faculty based on their career goals.