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Physical Education and Professional Courses (PES)
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PES 508 Education on Sexual Aggression for School/Community 3(Spec)
This course addresses the realities of sexual aggression, and how schools, corporations, and communities can educate their respective populations on these topics. Identical to HSC 508. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: PES 143 or permission of the instructor.

PES 550 Sport Fundraising 3(3-0) F, Sp
Investigation of the importance of fundraising in sport. Application of fundraising theories and principles to educational, professional, and commercial sports. Case study method. Prerequisites: minimum 84 semester hours credit or graduate standing.

PES 560 Principles and Foundations of Coaching 3(3-0) F, Sp
Practical and relevant information that is appropriate for interscholastic coaches. Includes eligibility for Program for Athletic Coaches Education (P.A.C.E.) certification. Prerequisites: 56 hours of course credit.

PES 564 Sport Governance: Ethics, Morals, and Values 3(3-0)
Investigation of how ethics, morals, and values influence the extent to which athletes, coaches, and administrators interpret and adhere to compliance guidelines for athletic competition. Prerequisites: minimum 86 semester hours credit (senior status) or graduate standing.

PES 570 Advanced Coaching in Basketball 2(2-0) Su
Study of most recent basketball trends and new techniques, methods, and philosophies in the coaching of basketball.

PES 572 Advanced Coaching in Baseball 2(2-0) Su
Coaching philosophy, new techniques and drills, practice organization, coaching duties, and strategy. Prerequisite: PES 372 or permission of instructor.

PES 574 Advanced Coaching of Football 2(2-0) Su
Study of recent changes and new trends in coaching of football.

PES 582 Current Applications of Athletic Training Techniques 2(1-2) D
Practical techniques in administering supportive wrapping, taping, and specified emergency procedures. Prerequisite: PES 280 or PES 597 (in Athletic Training). Not open to students enrolled in Athletic Training minor.

PES 592 Independent Reading 1(Spec) F, Sp, Su
Exploration of one or more aspects of the field of physical education by individual study. Prerequisite:  permission of the Department chairperson and instructor required.

PES 595 Issues in Physical Education and Sport 1-6(Spec) D
Investigation of selective major issues in physical education and sport. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

PES 603 Administration of Sport and Physical Education 3(3-0) D
A study of administrative techniques and administrative problems related to sport and physical education.

PES 606 Motor Learning and Human Performance 3(3-0) D
Factors that make for successful motor performance, including learning theory, distribution and type of practice, developmental factors, and psychological factors.

PES 607 Physical Education Curriculum Analysis 3(3-0) D
Students will be provided a framework for improving and analyzing K-12 programs. Planning, implementing, improving, and redesigning curricula will be emphasized. Prerequisite: PES 416 or equivalent.

PES 610 Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport 3(3-0) D
Philosophical foundations underlying physical education and sport with particular emphasis upon the development of a consistent and rational professional philosophy.

PES 611 Psychology of Sport 3(3-0) D
The psychological dimension in sport as it pertains to the athlete, the coach, and the spectator; the latest psychological findings dealing with the relationship between individuals and sport.

PES 615 Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education 3(3-0) D
A comprehensive review and analysis of teaching functions and processes with a particular emphasis on how to improve the instructional behaviors of physical educators. Prerequisite: PES 203 or PES 303 or PES 315 or equivalent.

PES 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0) F, Sp, Su
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

PES 620 Sport - An Interdisciplinary Study 3(3-0) D
An interdisciplinary study in sport in America through an examination of the historical, sociological, and philosophical principles of play, sport, games, and athletics.

PES 625 Facilities for Sport and Physical Education 3(3-0) D
Basic planning principles from which guidelines to planning facilities can be established. Visitation to various state facilities.

PES 631 Physiology of Exercise 4(3-2) D
Physiological basis of human movement and its application to physical training and performance. Identical to HSC 631.  Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

PES 640 Sport and the Law 3(3-0) D
To provide the entering professional with a practical and theoretical application of U.S. law to the sport industry. Prerequisites: PES 670 or HSC 670.

PES 645 Financial Management of Sport 3(3-0)
Application of the fundamental concepts and theories of finance to the field of sport management. Prerequisites: none.

PES 650 Sport Marketing 3(3-0) D
Provides a practical and theoretical application of marketing science to all realms of the sport industry. It is also a basic course in a sequence of core courses taken to complete an MSA degree with a concentration in Sport Administration.

PES 660 Biomechanics 3(3-0) D
Study of biological and mechanical aspects of biomechanics including the techniques of visual and cinematographic analysis.

PES 670 Research Methods for Physical Education and Sport, Health and Recreation 3(3-0) F, Sp, Su
Basic research methods and techniques essential in performing and interpreting scientific studies. Recommended: 6 hours of graduate course work completed prior to enrollment. Identical to HSC 670.  Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

PES 672 Statistics for Physical Education and Sport, Health and Recreation 3(3-0) D
Basic descriptive and inferential statistical concepts and techniques commonly encountered in professional literature and essential to teaching and research.

PES 690 Practicum 1-4(Spec) F, Sp, Su
To give the student professional experience of a supervisory or administrative nature in a public school, educational institution, or community agency. Master's degree candidates only. CR/NC only.

PES 691 Independent Study 3(Spec) F, Sp, Su
A topic is selected, researched and a scholarly paper prepared in consultation with an advisor. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: PES 670 or equivalent.

PES 693 Field Study in Physical Education and Sport 1- 6(Spec) F, Sp, Su
An approved investigation, survey, study, or descriptive observation in some area of physical education or sport, performed off campus. CR/NC only.

PES 696 Seminar in Physical Education 2(2-0) D
Individual and group study of problems in physical education. Systematic analysis of individual and committee reports and research contributions on current problems.

PES 698 Thesis 1-6(Spec) F, Sp, Su
The student develops and completes a research study in a specific area of physical education. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: PES 670 or PES 672 or equivalent or either. 2 hours may be taken concurrently with PES 670.

PES 699 Internship in Sport Administration 3-6(Spec) F, Sp, Su
Practical experience in a professional, collegiate, high school, or commercial sport setting, supervised by a qualified sport administrator. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: 16 hours of completed graduate degree work.

PES 703 Advanced Independent Reading 1-2(Spec) F, Sp, Su
An in-depth, scholarly study of a selected phase of physical education or sport through individualized reading.

PES 791 Independent Study 2(Spec) D
A topic is selected, researched, and a scholarly paper prepared, in consultation with an advisor. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: PES 670 or equivalent.

Credit Limitation. Courses in the Department that are subject to graduate credit limitation under the policy covering unspecified content or variable credit are the following: PES 592, 595, 690, 693, 696, 703.
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