Department of Kinesiology
and Recreation Management

Connie Updike, Matthew D. Ruiz 

The Department of Kinesiology and Recreation Management offers majors in applied exercise science, physical education and recreation management for students wishing to pursue graduate education in exercise science, physical education, recreation or recreation and sports ministry; to teach physical education; or to pursue a professional career in exercise science, recreation management or recreation and sports ministry.

The major in applied exercise science provides opportunity for students to provide fitness-related service and to be pre-pared for graduate study in professional schools for allied health (e.g. physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, physician’s assistant, massage therapy), graduate study in kinesiology (e.g. exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport and exercise psychology, motor learning and control) and other exercise science-related careers (e.g. kinesiotherapy, physical therapy assistant, personal training, strength conditioning, cardiac rehabilitation).

The major in physical education allows students to prepare for licensing in middle school and high school physical education and health and in all-grade physical education and health.

The major in recreation management prepares students for service in community and commercial recreation, therapeutic recreation or outdoor recreation.

The major in recreation and sports ministry prepares students to plan, direct and initiate church-based or community recreation programs and equips students to use recreation and sports as a ministry tool for outreach in the community.

University minors may be obtained in coaching, health and safety, applied exercise science, physical education and in recreation.

Students who choose applied exercise science as a major for the bachelor of science degree will complete EX 226, 261, 311, 318, 321, 329, 395, 443, 465, and 495; PE 251 and 351; BI 161/L, 241/L, 242/L, 271; one course from RC 111, 211,
or 221; one course from CH 162/L, PH 212/L, BI 321/L, or BI 422/L; and one course from EB 211, BA 252, BA 381 (with approval), or OA 371. The following specific courses are necessary and will fulfill requirements in the core curriculum: CH 161/L; PH 211/L; PY 111; SO 111; MA 151. Passing of a swimming test is required.

Students wishing to be licensed in Indiana in physical education and health for middle and high school levels complete a major consisting of PE 211, 221, 241, 251, 272, 281, 311, 321, 351, 361, 371, 442, and 443; BI 241/L and 271; SO 223; RC 331 and 341. Passing of a swimming test is required. Refer to the Education Department for professional education courses required for middle and high school licensing.

Students wishing to be licensed in Indiana in physical education and health for kindergarten through grade twelve complete an all-grade major consisting of PE 211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 272, 281, 311, 321, 351, 361, 371, 442, and 443; BI 241/L and 271; SO 223; RC 331 and 341. Passing of a swimming test is required. Refer to the Education Department for professional education courses required for all-grade licensing.

The University minor in coaching requires PE 226, 241, 311, 321, 395 (1 credit); three sections of PE 431; and BI 241/L.

The University minor in health and safety requires BI 111/L or BI 161/L; BI 241/L and 271; CH 111/L or CH 161/L; PE 251 and 351; SO 111 and 223.

The University minor in applied exercise science requires EX 226, 311, 321, 329, 465; BI 241/L and 242/L.

The University minor in physical education requires PE 211, 221, 281, 311, 321, 371; and 226 or 251; BI 241/L; and either PE 241 or two sections of PE 431 or PE 272.

A preparatory program in the field of athletic training is offered for those interested in pursuing entry-level athletic training graduate programs. Recommended courses include PE 251, EX/PE 226, 311, 321, 336 and BI 241/L. Supple-mental courses include PE 351, BI 271, and PY 211.

All physical education, applied exercise science and recreation majors must pass a swimming test or complete PE 111/121 swimming activity. Students are strongly urged to complete American Red Cross certification in lifeguard training and water safety.

Courses in Applied Exercise Science

EX 226 Athletic Training                                     (2)

Prevention, recognition and treatment of athletic injuries are covered in this course. In addition, taping techniques are included. Identical with PE 226. Prerequisite: BI 241

                                                        Fall Odd Years

EX 261 Foundations of Exercise Science            (3)

Exploration of the discipline of exercise science, including its history and projected future, contribution to society, professional organizations, certifications, management and marketing concerns, professional issues and initial investigations into the exercise science subdisciplines.

Spring

EX 311 Structural Kinesiology and Biomechanics                    (3)

This course emphasizes the application of concepts of human anatomy (particularly the musculoskeletal system) and physical law to the study of human movement and skill analysis. Identical with PE 311. Prerequisite: BI 241

                                                       Spring Even Years

EX 318 Exercise Psychology           (3)

This course emphasizes the psychological foundations of exercise with motivational techniques, perception of effort, personality dynamics, behavior modification, optimal psychological states, leader-ship and mental health serving as the focal points. Prerequisite: PY 111

Fall Odd Years

EX 321 Physiology of Exercise                           (3)

This course explores the principles of exercise physiology and their application to physical exercise, motor development, coaching and teaching. Identical with PE 321. Prerequisite: BI 241

                                                    Fall Even Years

EX 329 Applied Exercise Physiology                 (3)

Applied, practical laboratory procedures and techniques in the measurement of human physical characteristics and performance. Measurements of flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, body composition and lipid profile are included. Two laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite: EX 321

Spring Odd Years

EX 395 Practicum in Exercise Science               (2)

A practice learning experience in the fitness profession providing the student with supervised observation of fitness professionals and the functioning of an organization through participation in its operations. Prerequisites: EX 261 and consent

Fall, Spring

EX 443 Introduction to Research in Kinesiology           (3)

Introduction to the philosophy of evaluation and measurement in physical education and exercise science, including test selection, construction, evaluation and administration. Basic research methods, statistical analysis and interpretation of test scores also stressed. Identical with PE 443

                                                   Spring Even Years

EX 465 Exercise Prescription                        (3)

An investigation into prescribing exercise to non-adapted persons. Particular emphasis is given to personal assessment, exercise modes and programs interrelating duration, intensity and frequency of exercise.

Fall Even Years

EX 495 Internship                                               (4)

A cooperative off-campus experience in an exercise-related organization through which curricular knowledge and skills may be actively applied. Prerequisite: Senior major or consent

                                                              Fall, Spring

Courses in Physical Education

PE 110 Introduction to Physical Wellness          (1)

Topics will introduce the student to health related values of physical wellness, including physical fitness, nutrition and weight control, activity and heart disease, methods of conditioning, relaxation and stress and leisure time sports. One lecture and one laboratory period per week. This course serves as a prerequisite to activity classes.

                                                              Fall, Spring

PE 111-121 Physical Education Activities          (.5)

Various individual and team activities are available. Swimming is highly desirable for those not able to swim the length of the pool. Students enroll for a single activity at a time. Equipment is generally supplied except for clubs and rackets; fees are assessed for activities which involve non-University facilities. Varsity athletes may not take activity courses in their varsity sports. Each activity meets two times a week for seven weeks. Prerequisite: PE 110 or consent

                                                              Fall, Spring

PE 211 Team Sports I                                         (2)

Development of teaching techniques, performance skills and class application for physical educators in soccer, football and volleyball.

                                                       Fall Even Years

PE 221 Team Sports II                                        (2)

Development of teaching techniques, performance skills and class application for physical educators in basketball, racquetball, track and field and softball.

                                                    Spring Odd Years

PE 226 Athletic Training                                     (2)

Prevention, recognition and treatment of athletic injuries are covered in this course. In addition, taping techniques are included. Identical with EX 226. Prerequisite: BI 241

                                                        Fall Odd Years

PE 231 Physical Education in the Elementary School        (3)

Study of games, rhythms, stunts and other activities that are age appropriate for the school curriculum. Emphasis is placed on characteristics of children at all age levels. Course includes observation and practical experiences for planning and teaching a program to meet the needs and capabilities of students.

                                                              Fall, Spring

PE 241 Recreational Sports                                (3)

The fundamentals, rules and techniques of leisure time and individual sports are discussed and practiced. Sports include tennis, archery, golf, badminton and bowling. One lecture and two laboratory periods per week.

                                                                     Spring

PE 251 First Aid and Emergency Procedures     (2)

A practical course for teachers dealing with principles of first aid and emergency procedures. Emphasis is on school safety education and prevention of accidents. Adult CPR is included.

                                                    Spring Odd Years

PE 272 Tumbling and Gymnastics                      (2)

Development of skills, techniques and safety procedures in tumbling and gymnastics, including a survey of rules and routines. Two laboratory periods per week.

                                                       Fall Even Years

PE 281 History and Principles of Physical Education   (3)

History and philosophy of physical education with underlying principles of the modern physical education program.

                                                                     Spring

PE 311 Structural Kinesiology and Biomechanics                (3)

This course emphasizes the application of concepts of human anatomy (particularly the musculoskeletal system) and physical law to the study of human movement and skill analysis. Identical with EX 311. Prerequisite: BI 241

                                                       Spring Even Years

PE 321 Physiology of Exercise                           (3)

This course explores the principles of exercise physiology and their application to physical exercise, motor development, coaching and teaching. Identical with EX 321. Prerequisite: BI 241

                                                    Fall Even Years

PE 336 Advanced Athletic Training                     (3)

This course emphasizes the application of rehabilitative procedures for various injuries, preventive taping, bracing and conditioning. Considerable class time will be given to use of evaluation and rehabilitative equipment such as the Cybex machine, ultra sound, diathermy, whirlpool and free weights. Prerequisite: PE 226

                                                    Spring Odd Years

PE 351 School and Community Health               (3)

A study and exploration of the problems, aims and objectives of school and community health. Topics covered include nutrition and drug abuse. A survey of programs, procedures and coordination of school and community health programs.

                                                        Fall Odd Years

PE 361 Adapted Physical Education                   (2)

Physical education methods with the atypical child. An overview of the characteristics of handicapped students, the educational implications and teaching techniques for an integrated physical education program.

                                                   Spring Even Years

PE 371 Rhythmics                                              (3)

Basic elements of rhythmics and related movements in group and musical games, with emphasis on folk and square dance.

                                                        Fall Odd Years

PE 395 Practicum in Coaching                        (1-3)

A practice learning experience in the coaching profession, providing the student with supervised observation of coaching professionals. Prerequisites: PE 226, 241, and one section of PE 431 and consent

Fall, Spring

PE 431 Coaching of Team Sports                   (2 ea)

Students will explore management and organizational skills, along with principles of coaching, ethics of coaching, systems of play, strategies, survey of rules and the place of athletics in the educational setting.

PE 431BBL      Baseball                          Spring Odd Years

PE 431BAS     Basketball                       Spring Even Years

PE 431FOO     Football                           Fall Even Years

PE 431SOC     Soccer                            Fall Odd Years

PE 431SOF     Softball                           Spring Odd Years

PE 431TRA     Track                              Spring Even Years

PE 431VOL     Volleyball                        Fall Odd Years

PE 431WRE    Wrestling                        Fall Even Years

PE 442 Organization and Administration of Physical Education           (2)

Development, organization, planning and administration of the scholastic physical education program.

                                                   Spring Even Years

PE 443 Introduction to Research in Kinesiology           (3)

Introduction to the philosophy of evaluation and measurement in physical education and exercise science, including test selection, construction, evaluation and administration. Basic research methods, statistical analysis and interpretation of test scores also stressed. Identical with EX 443.

                                                   Spring Even Years

PE 490 Independent Study                               (1-4)

The study of a problem, a research paper or a project related to the physical education major. Prerequisite: Consent

                                                              Fall, Spring

Major in Recreation Management

Students majoring in recreation management prepare for service in community and commercial recreation, therapeutic recreation or outdoor recreation. Students may qualify for National Council for Therapeutic Recreation certification in therapeutic recreation by completing the designated courses in RC 371, 372, 381, and field placement in therapeutic recreation. In order to qualify to sit for the exam to be a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), students must also complete PY 211 or 215, PY 461, RC 462, BI 231/L and field placement in therapeutic recreation with a CTRS. Students may still be able to graduate and work in therapeutic recreation without these additional courses but will not be able to qualify to be a CTRS.

Students wishing to major in recreation management for the bachelor of science degree will complete 45 hours, including RC 111, 211, 221, 251, 316, 331, 341, 371, 39x (or 496 in therapeutic recreation), 411, 461 and 495; PE 241 and 251; BA 252; and electives from RC 236, 253, 305, 372, 381, and 416, PE 211, 221, 226, 272, 361, 371, and 443, BA 351, ED 386 and SE 232, EX 465, ES 211/L, BI 261/L and 422/L, SO 223 and 333, to total 45 hours. The electives and practicum may be selected so as to emphasize outdoor recreation, therapeutic recreation or community and commercial recreation. See the department for recommended electives from the above list.

Students wishing to major in recreation and sports ministry for the bachelor of science degree will complete 64 hours, including RC 111, 211, 236, 316, 411, 461 and three additional hours in recreation; MI 211, 231, 242, 251, 373, 481, 471RS and 496; one course from BR 231/BR 241 and one course from BR 251/BR 261 in addition to the introductory Bible course counted in the core; and BR 414 and 415.

Students wishing to minor in recreation management will complete RC 111, 211, 251, 316, 331, 411, and 39x; and electives from RC 221 and 461, PE 241, and BA 252 to total 24 hours.

All recreation, applied exercise science and physical education majors must pass a swimming test or complete PE 111/121 swimming activity. Students are strongly urged to complete American Red Cross certification in life guard training and water safety.

Courses in Recreation Management

RC 111 Foundations of Recreation Management             (3)

The foundation for the study of leisure and organizations delivering leisure services, contemporary issues and concepts delivering leisure and the role of the professional in delivering leisure services are introduced.

                                                                         Fall

RC 211 Community Recreation and Youth Agencies        (3)

The development and function of community organizations and their interrelationships, especially those which serve youth and programming for their needs and fundraising techniques for public agencies are studied. Prerequisite: RC 111

                                                       Fall Even Years

RC 221 Private and Commercial Recreation        (3)

Private sector recreation in corporations and in camps and sports clubs is examined. Equipping and managing recreation facilities are studied. Prerequisite: RC 111

                                                                     Spring

RC 236 Camp Administration                              (2)

Program planning and administration for various types of camps and the development of skills required for effective camp leadership are provided. Prerequisite: RC 111

                                                        Fall Odd Years

RC 251 Arts and Crafts                              (2)

Development of skills in recreational arts and crafts using a variety of media including indigenous materials. Techniques and materials appropriate for ages pre-school to adult are included. Two studio periods per week. Identical with AR 251.

                                                                         Fall

RC 253 Creative Dramatics                                  (2)

A study of the techniques of improvisational dramatics, including physical, social and psychological exercises. Special attention will be given to ways of expressing ideas and emotions and to the use of original dramatizations as teaching tools. Identical with TH 253.

                                                   Spring Even Years

RC 305 Challenge Education Leadership – Ropes Course        (2)

Introduction to the theory and application of low and high ropes challenge course activities for the purpose of developing leadership and team-building skills. Topics include technical setup of the course, course design, maintenance, safety standards, liability factors and facilitation skills. Participants must complete medical questionnaire and informed consent forms. Prerequisite:  Junior standing or consent

Fall, Spring

RC 316 Leadership in Recreation                   (3)

This course emphasizes the development of leadership skills through interactive classroom-field experience using group dynamic techniques. Students will be given an opportunity to experience leadership in directing individual and group games, fitness and/or community groups.

                                                   Spring Even Years

RC 331 Outdoor Recreation and Campcraft Skills         (3)

Techniques and resources for camping, hiking and backpacking and outdoor observations of wildlife and nature are covered. Prerequisite: RC 111

                                                    Spring Odd Years

RC 341 Aquatic Recreation and Skills                 (2)

Programming and skill development in the aquatic environment is introduced through the exploration of the waterfront, pool management and those recreational activities found in the aquatic environment. Safety in the aquatic environment is emphasized. Prerequisite: RC 111

                                                       Fall Even Years

RC 371 Professional Foundations of Recreation Therapy         (3)

An orientation to therapeutic recreation and a conceptual frame-work useful in understanding the process of becoming a therapeutic recreation specialist. Prerequisite: RC 111

                                                        Fall Odd Years

RC 372 Practices in Therapeutic Recreation        (3)

Emphasis on leadership and intervention techniques with methods of assessment of client needs, activity analysis and therapeutic use of recreation activity. Prerequisite: RC 111

                                                       Fall Even Years

RC 381 Recreation and the Aging Process          (3)

Developmental changes that occur in the senior adult, concepts of modified and adapted programming, senior adult leisure service settings and contemporary issues facing the senior adult are emphasized. Prerequisite: RC 111

                                                    Fall Even Years

RC 391 Practicum in Community Recreation      (2)

RC 392 Practicum in Commercial Recreation      (2)

RC 393 Practicum in Therapeutic Recreation      (2)

RC 394 Practicum in Outdoor Recreation            (2)

Practicum in some aspect of recreation designed to give student practical directed experience. Up to two practicums may be included in major. Prerequisites: Courses in practicum area and permission

                                                              Fall, Spring

RC 411 Recreation Administration and Programming          (3)

Planning, organizing and evaluating recreation programs. Principles of personnel management, budgeting, private fundraising and leadership are introduced. Prerequisite: BA 252 or concurrently

                                                                         Fall

RC 416 Grant Proposal Writing and Fundraising           (2)

Principles of successful fundraising and proposal writing in the preparation of grant proposals and ethical accounting principles for reporting expenses. Prerequisite: RC 411

                                                   Spring Even Years

RC 461 Issues in Recreation                               (3)

An examination of social and legal issues which impact the field of recreation. Interpretation of state and federal legislation which apply to recreation programs. Senior writing project. Prerequisite: Senior major

                                                                     Spring

RC 462 Issues in Therapeutic Recreation            (3)

Clinical issues, contemporary problems, and current trends in therapeutic recreation. Prerequisite: Senior major

                                                                     Spring

RC 495 Internship                                            (2-4)

A directed, cooperative off-campus experience applying knowledge and skills gained in the classroom in an organization which provides leisure services. Prerequisite: Junior or senior major

                                                              Fall, Spring

RC 496 Field Placement in Therapeutic Recreation            (12)

The student will complete a 15-week field placement experience in a clinical, residential or community-based therapeutic recreation program under supervision of an NCTRAC certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS). Prerequisites: RC 371, 372, 381 and senior standing

                                                              Fall, Spring

Law Pre-Professional Program

See pre-law program description in Catalog section on degrees and programs and refer to pre-law advisor in the Department of History and Political Science

Literature Courses

See Department of English and Modern Languages

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