An examination of factors influencing one's health and capacity for mental and physical work. The effects of nutrition, stress, physical exercise, alcohol, and drugs are discussed. One lecture and two aerobic activities per week. Prerequisites: none. FREEMAN

This course is designed to develop necessary outdoor leadership skills necessary for either commerical organizations or private trips. Topics include: wilderness first aid, risk management, weather concerns, equipment, leadership theory, and more. Class time is divided between theory and labs. Offered in alternate years: 2003-2004. ZEISS

Lecture and discussion concerning the function, organization, and administration of an athletic program. Includes philosophy and psychology of coaching. Prerequisites: none. ARSENEAULT; HAMILTON; SONNICHSEN

Fundamental principles and problems of coaching the designated sport and specific administrative considerations. Methods and techniques relevant to the sport as well as management of equipment, facilities, practice sessions, and the game. Each unit is 14 class hours in length. Some sports have a double unit. Coaching certification requires at least one of these courses. Prerequisites: none.

Unit 1. Football -- Offered in alternate years: 2005-2006. WALLACE

Unit 2. Soccer (1) -- Offered in alternate years: 2004-2005. TBA

Unit 3. Volleyball -- Offered in alternate years: 2005-2006. SONNICHSEN

Unit 4. Swimming (1) -- Offered in alternate years: 2004-2005. HURLEY

Unit 5. Basketball (1) -- Offered in alternate years: 2004-2005. ARSENEAULT

Unit 6. Baseball (2) -- Offered in alternate years: 2004-2005. HOLLIBAUGH

Unit 7. Softball -- Offered in alternate years: 2005-2006. SONNICHSEN

Unit 8. Golf (2) -- Offered in alternate years: 2004-2005. WALLACE

Unit 9. Cross Country and Track and Field -- Offered in alternate years: 2005-2006. W. FREEMAN

Unit 10. Tennis (2) -- Offered in alternate years: 2004-2005. HAMILTON

A comprehensive study of the components of coaching. Areas of emphasis include: philosophy of coaching; sport psychology; sport first aid; exercise physiology; athletic management; and sport specific training of tactics and techniques. Geared toward coaching the high school athlete. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a diploma from the American Sport Education Program. Prerequisites: none. HOLLIBAUGH/BENNING

Specific to rehabilitation and the care and prevention of athletic injuries. Lectures plus laboratory sections. Prerequisites: CPR/First Aid or permission of instructor. LOWTHER

Designed to provide an understanding of stress and the individual responses to it, causes and consequences, and stress management methods. Effective use of time management techniques covered in-depth; also, nutritional aspects of healthy lifestyle. Prerequisites: none. Offered alternate years: 2004-2005. FREEMAN

Provides insights into the concepts and methods of teaching physical education at the elementary level. Students observe and assist elementary physical education teachers in actual classes. Readings focus on topics ranging from motor development to teaching theory. Prerequisites: Education 150 or 221, permission of instructor. FAIRCHILD

An overview of various psychological concepts underlying sports performance. Pertinent social and philosophical issues also addressed. Topics include personality, anxiety and arousal, motivation, self-efficacy and confidence, individual and group dynamics, cohesion, and various cognitive intervention strategies. Prerequisites: none. FREEMAN