Activity Courses
MVSC 100.Concepts of Wellness and Movement Sciences 2*
MVSC 103 Walkacize 1
MVSC 104 Advanced Walkacize (Prerequisite: MVSC 103) 1
MVSC 105 Weight Training 1
MVSC 106 Self-Defense 1
MVSC 109 Circuit Training (special fee) 1
MVSC 110 Police Academy Training I (Police Academy only) 2
MVSC 111 Police Academy Training II (Police Academy only) 2
MVSC 112 Beginning Archery 1
MVSC 113 Intermediate Archery 1
MVSC 118 Beginning Golf (special fee) 1
MVSC 119 Intermediate Golf (special fee) 1
MVSC 121 Outdoor Experiences 1
MVSC 124 Beginning Badminton 1
MVSC 125 Intermediate Badminton 1
MVSC 127 Activity for Students with Disabilities I (permission required) 1
MVSC 128 Activity for Students with Disabilities II (permission required) 1
MVSC 134 Beginning Tennis 1
MVSC 135 Intermediate Tennis 1
MVSC 137 Beginning Racquetball 1
MVSC 138 Intermediate Racquetball 1
MVSC 139 Water Aerobics 1
MVSC 140 Beginning Swimming 1
MVSC 141 Intermediate Swimming (Prerequisite: MVSC 140) 1
MVSC 143 Lifeguarding 1
MVSC 144 Water Safety Instruction (Prerequisite: MVSC 143) 2
MVSC 151 Social Dance 1
MVSC 152 Folk Dance 1
MVSC 153 American Country Dance 1
MVSC 157 Step Aerobics 1
*MVSC 100 is a prerequisite for all other MS courses
The prerequisite for each block is the block immediately preceding it numerically.
MVSC 100. Concepts of Wellness and Movement Sciences. An overview of the conceptural bases for healthy lifestyles. Emphasizes student wellness choices. Includes laboratory activities. (2)
MVSC 212. Basic Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries. Familiarizes students with common athletic injuries as well as first aid procedures for common and life threatening injuries. (3)
MVSC 213. First Aid. Development of skills and knowledge necessary in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical care arrives. Successful completion of course includes American Red Cross certification. (2)
MVSC 218. Introduction to Coaching. A introduction to coaching as a career. Emphasis on planning and implementing a program based upon the sports sciences. Field experience required. (3)
MVSC 227. Pedagogy in Movement Sciences I. Designed to introduce future professionals to pedagogical skills in movement sciences. (3)
MVSC 240. Anatomical and Physiological Kinesiology. A study of the basic and applied structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, and endocrine systems (approved for general education requirement in lab sciences), (3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab). (4)
MVSC 245. History and Philosophy of Movement Sciences. Provides an understanding and appreciation of contemporary movement sciences based upon knowledge of past social forces, conditions, movements, and philosophies which have shaped the present. (2)
MVSC 250. EMT Basic. Course includes bandaging, soft-tissue injuries, circulatory, nervous and respiratory systems; cardiopulmonary resuscitation, common medical emergencies, emergency childbirth, lifting and moving patients; muscle and skeletal systems, emergency care of upper and lower extremities; hazardous material management, use of M.A.S.T. pants and extrication and disentanglement procedures. (6)
MVSC 302. Teaching Outdoors & Initiative Activities. Designed to prepare professionals to teach outdoor and cooperative/initiative/adventure activities. (2)
MVSC 303. Teaching Team Sports. Development of skills, game strategies, and teaching strategies for soccer and volleyball. (2)
MVSC 305. Teaching Individual Sports I. Designed to prepare professionals to teach golf and badminton. (2)
MVSC 306. Teaching Individual Sports II. Designed to prepare professionals to teach tennis and archery. (2)
MVSC 307. Teaching Rhythms & Fitness Activities. Designed to prepare professionals to teach rhythms, dance, and a variety of fitness activities (2)
MVSC 311. Advanced Athletic Training. Advanced study in the recognition, evaluation, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries. The course will also emphasize the education and counseling of athletes as well as the organization and administration of a training program. (3)
MVSC 318. Movement and Wellness for Young Children. Includes theory and practical application of movement and wellness experiences appropriate for young children. (3)
MVSC 337. Pedagogy in Movement Sciences II Designed to develop basic teaching skills of future professionals in movement sciences. (3)
MVSC 341. Physiology of Exercise. A study of the physiological effects of exercise with primary emphasis on bioenergetics, neuromuscular functions, cardio-respiratory considerations, and physical training (3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab). (4)
MVSC 343. Biomechanics. The study of stability, motion, force, and leverage principles as they apply to basic patterns of human movement; emphasizes the optimization of motor performance through the use of mechanical analysis. (3)
MVSC 400. Motor Behavior. A study of how individuals learn and perform motor skills with special emphasis on mental and psychological aspects of learning and practical applications to teaching and coaching. (3)
MVSC 402. Adapted Movement Sciences. Basic scientific principles of physical education for the disabled child; areas of concentration include deviations from the normal and selection and adaptation of activities to suit the needs of the disabled. Field experience required. (3)
MVSC 406. Sports Psychology. Provides an understanding of the psychological issues related to sport and coaching. (3)
MVSC 408. Assessment in Movement Sciences. The practical use and value of tests and measurements in movement science evaluation; includes a survey of literature, followed by a variety of laboratory and field assessment. (3)
MVSC 423. Physical Education for the Elementary Classroom Teacher. Designed to prepare elementary classroom teachers to be effective physical education teachers. (3)
MVSC 425. P-12 Movement Sciences Curriculum. The purpose of this course is to provide future P-12 physical educators with the theoretical background, movement experiences, management skills, instructional planning, implementation and assessment methodology both necessary and essential for use in P-12 classes. (6)
MVSC 427. Developing Teaching Skills in Movement Sciences. The purpose of this course is the development of techniques and strategies necessary for the effective teaching of movement sciences. Laboratory experiences will be emphasized. Field experience required. (3)
MVSC 445. Sport in American Culture. Examines the relationship of sport to American culture. Topics include children, schools, deviance, violence, gender relations, group relations, economy, and media as they relate to sport. (3)
MVSC 481. Internship - Sports Medicine. ,Field experience including 135 hours of internship in athletic training settings supervised by qualified medicine personnel. Prerequisites: MVSC 212, 311. (3)