Exercise Science Requirements
Communicating Plus: Exercise Science. The student
learning goals of the Communicating Plus Program are emphasized
across the classroom portion of the Exercise Science major's
curriculum. However, two classes have been designed specifically to
begin and conclude the major with emphasis on the Communicating Plus
skills areas. All Exercise Science majors begin their course work with
ES 201, Communication in Physical Education, which emphasizes the skills
of writing, speaking, critical thinking and problem-solving. Students
conclude the major with ES 500, Senior Studies, where they demonstrate
their mastery of the Exercise Science education knowledge base and
competence in the Communicating Plus student learning goals through
completion of a semester-long, faculty-directed research project.
Requirements for a major in Exercise Science-School Based
Physical Education Certification: Forty credits in the department,
including Exercise Science 201, 211, 241, 251, 253, 260, 270, 271,
320, 332, 333, 340, 426, 432, 450 and 500. Biology 211 is a prerequisite
for Exercise Science 333 and 432. The major, coupled with the proper
Educational Studies sequence of courses, leads to certification in
the State of Wisconsin for teaching at all grade levels from elementary
through high school. Contact the Educational Studies Department for
additional teaching certification requirements. Courses at the 100
level may be counted toward the major by prior consent from the department
chair.
Community and Recreation Physical Education: Thirty-four
credits including: Exercise Science 201, 211, 281, 291, 332, 333, 340,
432, 441, 450, 500; plus six credits from the following: Exercise Science
232, 251, 253, 260, 270, 271, 321,322,324, 352, Philosophy 286. Biology
211 is a prerequisite for Exercise Science 333 and 432.
Athletic Training: Forty-two credits including: Exercise
Science 201, 211, 232, 333, 361, 362, 412, 432, 441, 451, 501; Biology
211, 312. In addition, a student majoring in Exercise Science with
an emphasis in Athletic Training would need to complete 1,500 hours
of clinical work under the direct supervision of a certified trainer.
Applicants for the Athletic Training program should contact Brian Azinger
at the Storzer Center.
Sports Management: Thirty-seven credits including:
Exercise Science 201, 281, 332, 421, 2-441 (2 different practicum courses),
450, 500; Economics 212, plus four courses from the following at least
two of which must be from the 300 level or higher: Leadership Studies
100; Business Administration 131, 315, 328, 413; Economics 211; Psychology
225.
Requirements for a Health Minor: the following courses
are required for a health minor: Exercise Science 221, 231, 232, 342,
344, and Biology 211. In addition, one more course may be chosen from
the following: Psychology 221, 235, 242, Sociology 115 or 302. For
a teaching minor, one additional course is necessary from the elective
group.
Requirements for coaching certification: The following
courses are required to complete a coaching certification program:
Exercise Science 211, 324, 333, 352, 432, 441, 450; and Biology 211.
The program is waiting approval from the Wisconsin Department
of Public Instruction. The physical education requirement for graduation
may be fulfilled by any two credits selected from the following courses:
Exercise Science 111, 112, 113 and 114. No more than four credits
in 111 and 112 may be counted toward graduation. No activity which
has been passed may be repeated for credit. Students may become exempt
from part or all of their physical education graduation requirement
by passing proficiency examinations. One semester of exemption will
be allowed for each examination passed. If students fail a particular
examination, they will not be permitted to repeat it in the same semester.
The proficiency level for an exemption is comparable to the C+ level
of performance at the completion of a regular course in the activity.
Students who wish to fulfill all or part of the physical education
requirement by passing proficiency tests must do so by the end of
the junior year. Medical excuses used for exemption must be approved
by the department chair.
Courses
111, 112. Physical Education Activities (Staff)
One credit each semester. Activities include badminton,
basketball, exercise programs, handball, golf, jogging, racquetball,
swimming, tennis, volleyball, weight training, aerobic dance and
line dancing. Development of skill and acquisition of related knowledge
are basic objectives in each activity. No activity which has
been passed may be repeated for credit. Grading is Pass-Fail.
113, 114. Adapted Physical Education (Staff)
Two credits. Restricted and modified activities for students
who are physically unable to participate in the regular required
program.
201. Communication in Physical Education (Johnson,
Coles)
Two credits. Offered fall semester. Emphasis on the development
and improvement of oral and written communication, critical thinking
and problem-solving skills. In addition, time will be spent on technological
communication skills and their role in physical education.
211. Athletic Training (Azinger)
Three credits. Offered fall semester. Introduction of sports
medicine including the occurrence of injury and the process of healing.
Special emphasis will be given to common injuries to the leg, foot
and hip. Diagnosis and injury evaluation also are included.
221. Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco (Witte)
Two credits. Offered in 2006-07 and alternate years. Drugs,
alcohol and tobacco and their impact on the user as well as society
as a whole. Emphasis is given to both the immediate as well as long-range
effects of these drugs.
231. Health and the Consumer (Witte)
Two credits. Offered in 2005-06 and alternate years. Health
services and products and their impact on the consumer. Emphasis
is given to medical care, health insurance, quackery and consumer
protection.
232. Personal and Community Health Problems (Witte,
Ernst)
Four credits. Offered in 2006-07 and alternate years. Major
health problems in the community; personal hygiene and the means
of promoting healthful living.
241.Physical Education in the Elementary School (Coll)
Three credits. Offered fall semester. Emphasis upon perceptual-motor
activities, movement education, gymnastics, rhythms and games, and
the relationship of each to meaningful curriculum development.
251. Fundamental Sports Skills I (Johnson, Witte)
Two credits. Offered in 2005-06 and alternate years. Analysis
of the basic skill techniques used in basketball, baseball, softball,
and track and field. Methods of presenting the various skills and
drills for practicing them are included.
252. Fundamental Sports Skills II (Coles)
Two credits. Offered in 2005-06 and alternate years. Analysis
of the essential skills used in football and wrestling. Specific
teaching techniques and drills are included.
253. Rhythms
and Dance (Coll)
Two credits. Offered each spring semester. Consideration
of a variety of types of dance including folk, social, modern and
aerobic. Emphasis will be given to theory and technique development.
260. Methods and Techniques in Soccer, Badminton, and Tennis (Staff)
Two credits. Offered in 2005-06 and alternate years. Study
of teaching methods, skill techniques and evaluation procedures
for each activity.
270. Methods and Techniques in Golf and Volleyball (Staff)
Two credits. Offered in 2005-06 and alternate years. Consideration
of the major aspects of both sports from the standpoints of the learner,
the teacher and the coach.
271. Fundamental Skills in Gymnastics and Swimming (Coles)
Two credits. Offered in 2006-07 and alternate years. Study
and application of the skill techniques, teaching methods and scientific
principles related to gymnastics, tumbling, swimming and diving.
One-half of the semester will be devoted to gymnastics and tumbling
and one-half to swimming and diving.
281. Exercise Testing and Prescription (Johnson)
Two credits. Offered in 2006-07 and alternate years. Introduction
to testing for physical fitness and rehabilitation. There is additional
emphasis on appropriate fitness prescription for exercise and rehabilitation. Time
will be spent with trainers at Ripon College and the Ripon Medical
Center.
285. Selected Court Games (Johnson)
Two credits. Offered in 2006-07 and alternate years. Introduction
to handball, paddleball, paddle tennis, aerial tennis and deck tennis.
Techniques, drills and methods of adapting the games to a variety
of situations are included.
291. Community Recreation (Witte)
Two credits. Offered in 2005-06 and alternate years. Theoretical
framework for analysis of orderly and consistent planning of community
park and recreation services. The course examines techniques used
to acquire, develop and administer park and recreation resources,
facilities and programs.
300. Departmental Studies (Staff)
Two credits. Topic to be announced when offered. May be
repeated for credit when topics differ. Prerequisite: Six
hours of credit in Exercise Science or consent of the instructor.
320. Student Practicum in Teaching (Staff)
Two credits. A minimum of 56 hours observing and assisting
in a carefully supervised teaching, coaching or administrative situation
connected with some aspect of the Ripon College physical education
program. Prerequisite: consent of the department chair. Grading
is S-U.
321. The Coaching of Football and Wrestling (Coles)
One or two credits. Offered in 2006-07 and alternate years. Comparative
analysis of offensive and defensive systems in football and expansion
of techniques used in counter and combination wrestling. Prerequisite:
Exercise Science 252.
322. The Coaching of Basketball and Baseball (Johnson,
Witte)
One or two credits. Offered in 2005-06 and alternate years. Critical
examination of offensive and defensive strategies and systems as
they relate to various coaching situations. Prerequisite: Exercise
Science 251.
323. The Coaching of Swimming and Track and Field (Staff)
One or two credits. Offered in 2006-07 and alternate years.
Specific techniques in the coaching of each sport. Detailed procedures
for the development of teams at various levels of competition are
included. Prerequisites: Exercise Science 251 and 280.
324.
Theories of Coaching (Coles)
Two credits. Offered in 2006-07 and alternate years. Study
of coaching theory including skill development, strategies, rules
and regulations, conditioning, scouting, practice and game organization
and management, safety and evaluation of program and personnel.
Special emphasis will be given to the differences in coaching team
and individual sports.
332. Foundations of Physical Education (Staff)
Three credits. Offered spring semester. Survey of the historical,
psychological and sociological bases of modern physical education.
Additional emphasis is placed on career and professional opportunities.
333. Physiology of Exercise (Johnson)
Two credits. Offered spring semester. The physiological
changes which occur during physical activity. Analysis of systems
commonly used for the improvement of physical work capacity is included. Prerequisites:
Biology 120, 211.
340. Adaptive Physical Education (Johnson)
Three credits. Offered in 2005-06. The physical, mental
and emotional handicaps which affect the performance of children
in public school programs. Implications for physical education programming
are included. Off-campus experience.
342. School Health Program (Witte)
Two credits. Offered each spring semester. The school health
program and health education. Emphasis is given to the organization
of school health education, curriculum, evaluation and services.
344. Health Education Methods and Materials (Witte)
Two credits. Offered in 2005-06 and alternate years. A study
of the methods, instructional strategies and materials used in the
teaching of health. Corequisite: Exercise Science 342.
352. Sports Psychology (Coles)
Two credits. Offered in 2005-06 and alternate years. A study
of the psychology of sport and coaching including the psychological
characteristics of both athletes and coaches, psychological and physical
performance enhancement, aggression and violence, officiating, youth
sports and ethical issues.
361. Therapeutic Modalities in
Athletic Training (Staff)
Three credits. Application of anatomy and physiology to
the phenomenon of rehabilitation. Emphasis will be given to the use
of therapeutic modalities and physical agents in the healing and
treatment process of athletic injuries. Prerequisite: EXS 211.
362. Therapeutic Rehabilitation in Athletic Training (Staff)
Three credits. Application of anatomy and physiology to
the phenomenon of rehabilitation. Emphasis will be given to the use
of therapeutic exercise in the healing, treatment and return to play
of athletic injuries. Prerequisite: EXS 211, 432.
412. Advanced Athletic Training (Azinger)
Three credits. Offered in 2005-06 and alternate years. A
continuation of sports medicine with emphasis given to injuries occurring
to the back, abdominal region, shoulder, arm and head. Time also is spent discussing preventative as well as rehabilitative training
techniques. Prerequisite: Exercise Science 211.
421. Sports Law (Coles)
Two credits. Offered in 2006-07 and alternate years. Introduction
to law and its relationship to high school, college and professional
sports and sports business. Emphasis will be given to teams and their
relationships to their governing bodies (conferences, NCAA, etc.).
426. Motor Learning (Coles)
Two credits. Offered in 2006-07 and alternate years. The study
of the process and factors related to motor skill acquisition and
performance including motor learning (the relatively permanent change
in performance of a motor skill resulting from experience and/or
practice), motor development (the aspects of motor skill acquisition
and performance resulting from heredity), and motor control (the
cognitive basis of motor skill acquisition and performance and the
organization and application of these during controlled, skilled
movement).
432. Kinesiology (Coles)
Four credits. Offered fall semester. Analysis of
human motion; mechanical and neuromuscular aspects of movement. Prerequisite:
Junior standing and Biology 211.
450. Problems in Administration (Ernst)
Two credits. Offered in 2005-06 and alternate years. Overview
of problems in the administration of athletic, intramural and physical
education programs. Among topics included are budget, schedules,
curriculum liability, evaluation and grading.
451. Athletic Training Administration (Staff)
Two credits. Offered in 2005-06 and alternate years. The
study and discussion of management strategies specific to program
administration in the athletic training setting. Emphasis to be given
to budgeting and program development of an athletic training program.
500. Senior Studies (Coles, Johnson)
Two credits. Offered spring semester. Extensive study of
research in physical education and sport. Each student will conduct
a research project to be written and presented at a physical education
symposium at the end of the semester. This course is designed
to enhance the students' understanding of research and the
research process.
501. Senior Seminar in Athletic Training (Staff)
Two credits. Offered spring semester. Extensive study of
research in athletic training and physical therapy. Each student
will conduct a research project relating to athletic training to
be written and presented at an Exercise Science symposium at the
end of the semester. This course is designed to enhance the students' understanding
of research and the research process and its application to injury
prevention and rehabilitation.
540. Independent Study (Staff)
One to four credits. Extended study and research culminating
in a substantial paper. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing,
consent of the department chair, and 12 credits toward the major.
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