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SPORT STUDIES AND ATHLETICS (SSA)
Division of Education
Division of Education
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SSA
1051
- Fitness for Life
(2.0 cr; fall, spring, every year)
Factors associated with a positive lifestyle, assessment of each individual's current wellness status, and development of a personal lifetime program for improving one's quality of life.
SSA
1052
- Societal Issues in Health and Wellness
(SS)
(2.0 cr; fall, spring, every year)
A study of how perceptions of society's health and wellness issues affect our individual health/fitness choices.
SSA
1101
- First Aid
(1.0 cr; fall, spring, every year)
Lectures, demonstrations, practical work in emergencies and first aid. Emphasis on accident prevention. Completion of the course prepares students for National Safety Council First Aid and CPR Certification.
SSA
1213
- Golf
(0.5 cr [max 1.0 cr]; S-N only, fall, every year)
Introductory instruction in the skills and techniques of golf.
SSA
1219
- Strength Training
(0.5 cr [max 1.0 cr]; S-N only, fall, spring, every year)
Introductory instruction in the skills and techniques of strength training.
SSA
1224
- Wellness Skills: R.A.D.-Basic Self-Defense System
(0.5 cr [max 1.0 cr]; S-N only, fall, spring, every year)
A comprehensive program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques for women. Includes awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, progressing to the basics of hands-on defense training. Utilizes nationally approved/recognized curriculum.
SSA
1231
- Beginning Taekwondo
(0.5 cr [max 1.0 cr]; fall, spring, every year)
Philosophy of the martial arts. Basic stances and blocking, kicking, and striking techniques, terminology, footwork and sparring fundamentals.
SSA
1233
- Advanced Taekwondo
(0.5 cr [max 1.0 cr]; Prereq-1231 or #; fall, spring, every year)
Advanced stances and blocking, kicking, and striking techniques, terminology, footwork and sparring fundamentals.
SSA
1401
- Varsity Baseball (M)
(0.5 cr [max 2.0 cr]; S-N only, spring, every year)
SSA
1402
- Varsity Basketball
(0.5 cr [max 2.0 cr]; S-N only, spring, every year)
SSA
1403
- Varsity Cross Country
(0.5 cr [max 2.0 cr]; S-N only, fall, every year)
SSA
1404
- Varsity Football (M)
(0.5 cr [max 2.0 cr]; S-N only, fall, every year)
SSA
1405
- Varsity Golf
(0.5 cr [max 2.0 cr]; S-N only, fall, every year)
SSA
1406
- Varsity Softball (W)
(0.5 cr [max 2.0 cr]; S-N only, spring, every year)
SSA
1407
- Varsity Tennis
(0.5 cr [max 2.0 cr]; S-N or Aud, spring, every year)
SSA
1408
- Varsity Track and Field
(0.5 cr [max 2.0 cr]; S-N only, spring, every year)
SSA
1410
- Varsity Volleyball (W)
(0.5 cr [max 2.0 cr]; S-N only, fall, every year)
SSA
1411
- Varsity Soccer
(0.5 cr [max 2.0 cr]; S-N only, fall, every year)
SSA
1412
- Varsity Swimming & Diving (W)
(0.5 cr [max 2.0 cr]; S-N only, fall, every year)
SSA
1801
- Mind and Body: Mental Skills and Martial Arts
(IC)
(2.0 cr; Prereq-new college student in their first semester of enrollment at UMM; fall, spring, offered periodically)
Mental skills such as stress management, imagery, and concentration have been practiced for centuries by martial artists and more recently by elite performers in a variety of fields (e.g., athletics, artistic and dramatic performance, medicine, and business). These skills and more are introduced through readings, analyzed during discussions, emphasized via the practice of martial arts skills and techniques, and applied to students' individual needs. Readings come from current sport psychology literature as well as traditional Asian martial arts passages. Students engage in physical activity.
SSA
1802
- The Olympics and Social Change: History of Women and Minorities in the Olympics
(IC)
(2.0 cr; Prereq-new college student in their first semester of enrollment at UMM; fall, offered periodically)
Study the increasing diversity of the Olympics while focusing on select stories aligning with historical social movements. Emphasis is placed on the 1936, 1960, and 1968 Olympics while providing a broad overview of the history of the Olympics and its social implications.
SSA
1993
- Directed Study
(1.0 - 5.0 cr [max 10.0 cr]; Prereq-approved directed study form; fall, spring, every year)
An on- or off-campus learning experience individually arranged between a student and a faculty member for academic credit in areas not covered in the regular curriculum.
SSA
2102
- Human Anatomy
(3.0 cr; =[BIOL 2102]; Prereq-soph; fall, every year)
Same as Biol 2102. Structure of human systems at their organ and cellular levels. (two 65-min lect, one 120-min lab)
SSA
2111
- Kinesiology
(SCI)
(2.0 cr; Prereq-2102; fall, every year)
Scientific principles of movement and tissue responses to force; analysis of basic movement in sports and other physical activities.
SSA
2112
- Exercise Physiology
(2.0 cr; fall, every year)
Human physiological adaptations resulting from activity/exercise.
SSA
2121
- Prevention and Care of Injuries
(4.0 cr; Prereq-2111; spring, every year)
Introduction to safety measures, care, prevention, and rehabilitation of injuries in sports and other physical activities. (three 65-min lect, one 65-min lab)
SSA
2201
- Baseball Coaching
(2.0 cr; spring, odd years)
History, psychology, and theory of the game, techniques of coaching each position, rules, batting, practice and game organization, strategy, officiating.
SSA
2202
- Basketball Coaching
(2.0 cr; fall, every year)
History, psychology, and theory of the game, offensive and defensive formations, strategy, practice and game organization, officiating, rules, and techniques of coaching each position.
SSA
2203
- Football Coaching
(2.0 cr; fall, every year)
History, psychology, and theory of the game, offensive and defensive formations, strategy, practice and game organization, officiating, rules, techniques of coaching each position.
SSA
2204
- Softball Coaching
(2.0 cr; spring, even years)
History, psychology, and theory of the game, techniques of coaching each position, rules, batting, practice and game organization, strategy, officiating.
SSA
2205
- Track and Field Coaching
(2.0 cr; spring, every year)
History, psychology, and theory of the sports, techniques for all track and field events, methods of coaching, practice and meet organization, strategy, rules, officiating.
SSA
2206
- Volleyball Coaching
(2.0 cr; fall, even years)
History, psychology, and theory of the game, offensive and defensive formations, strategy, practice and game organization, officiating, rules.
SSA
2208
- Soccer Coaching
(2.0 cr; fall, odd years)
History, psychology, and theory of the sport, individual techniques, practice and game organization, officiating, rules and strategies.
SSA
2302
- Introduction to Sport Management
(2.0 cr; A-F only, fall, spring, every year)
Provides students with an overview of and a foundation in sport management. Topics include the history of sport management, the relevance of managerial concepts to sport, typical settings for sport managers, areas of study within sport management, sustainability in sport, and globalization and sport, among others.
SSA
2311
- Sports Officiating
(2.0 cr; summer, offered periodically)
Knowledge of the rules, techniques, and mechanics for officiating basketball, baseball, and softball at the high school level.
SSA
2324
- Advanced R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense System)
(1.0 cr; Prereq-1224; S-N only, fall, every year)
Builds on self-defense techniques and awareness, prevention and avoidance strategies learned in basic R.A.D., adding defenses against the edged weapon and firearm. Covers more prone defense strategies, multiple subject encounters, and low and diffused light simulation exercises.
SSA
2331
- Personal Training Preparation
(2.0 cr; S-N only, fall, spring, offered periodically)
Concepts, theory, practice, and research in personal training and conditioning. Basic anatomy and physiology, principles of strength training, overview of training equipment, fitness assessments, designing individual exercise programs, legal liabilities, national certifications, and review of research. Preparation for national certification examinations in the areas of personal training and strength conditioning.
SSA
2333
- The Story of Sports
(SS)
(4.0 cr; summer, offered periodically)
Sports have become an important way to view and understand the broad developments of society in the 20th century. Many of these developments have been presented in the form of movies, music, poetry, short stories, novels, and stories handed down through the generations. Study these developments, how they are told through stories, and how sports can be useful for examining 20th century society and culture.
SSA
2401
- Sociological Aspects of Sports
(SS)
(2.0 cr; spring, every year)
Sociological aspects of physical education, sports, and recreation and the implications this knowledge has for effective teaching, coaching, and athletic training.
SSA
2402
- Psychological Aspects of Sports
(SS)
(2.0 cr; Prereq-2401; spring, every year)
Psychological aspects of physical education, sports, and recreation and the implications this knowledge has for effective teaching, coaching, and athletic training.
SSA
2501
- Sports in Media I
(SS)
(2.0 cr; A-F only, spring, every year)
An introduction to the relationship between the media and sports in America. A broad range of topics include broadcast, print, and social media, as well as promotion and public relations and their roles as vehicles for promoting sports.
SSA
2502
- Sports in Media II
(SS)
(2.0 cr; Prereq-2501; A-F only, spring, every year)
A continuation of Sports in Media I that will dissect and analyze the relationship between sports and media. Topics include the development, organization, and implementation of media tactics and associated historical social, cultural, and legal issues.
SSA
2993
- Directed Study
(1.0 - 5.0 cr [max 10.0 cr]; Prereq-approved directed study form; fall, spring, every year)
An on- or off-campus learning experience individually arranged between a student and a faculty member for academic credit in areas not covered in the regular curriculum.
SSA
3101
- Sport Industry Analysis
(SS)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-2302, Stat 1601 or Stat 2601 or #; spring, every year)
An examination of the rapidly developing sports industry from a promotional and sales management perspective. Focus on sport promotion, sport consumers, sales, sponsorship, licensing, and e-commerce.
SSA
3172
- Leadership in Sport Organizations
(SS)
(2.0 cr; Prereq-2302, Mgmt 3171; no cr for students who have received cr for Mgmt 3172; A-F only, fall, offered periodically)
Examination of theories and case studies of organizational leadership within sport. Students learn about additional theories and models of sport leadership and practice and develop their leadership skills.
SSA
3201
- Coaching Practicum
(1.0 cr; Prereq-#; S-N only, fall, spring, every year)
Supervised field experience in coaching, consisting of no fewer than 40 hours.
SSA
3210
- Internship in Sport Studies and Athletics
(1.0 - 12.0 cr [max 24.0 cr]; Prereq-#; S-N only, fall, spring, every year)
An educational experience in a work environment providing field applications for the student's theoretical classroom learning experiences. Learning contract approved by instructor prior to registration.
SSA
3993
- Directed Study
(1.0 - 5.0 cr [max 10.0 cr]; Prereq-approved directed study form; fall, spring, every year)
An on- or off-campus learning experience individually arranged between a student and a faculty member for academic credit in areas not covered in the regular curriculum.
SSA
4101
- Planning and Programming of Athletic Facilities
(4.0 cr; Prereq-3101; spring, every year)
Theories/techniques in administration/management of sport enterprises including the steps in planning/building facilities for athletics, physical education, and sport for college, professional, and public use.
SSA
4102
- Organization and Administration of Athletics and Recreation
(4.0 cr; Prereq-2302, 4101; fall, every year)
Comprehensive analysis of organization and management of athletics and recreation.
SSA
4201
- Sport Governance: Legal and Ethical Issues
(E/CR)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-2302, 2401, 2402, 4101, 4102; A-F only, spring, every year)
An integrative capstone for students in sport management. In addition to emphases in legal and ethical issues, it integrates knowledge from key areas of study in sport management. Includes an independent research project and a public presentation.
SSA
4993
- Directed Study
(1.0 - 5.0 cr [max 10.0 cr]; Prereq-approved directed study form; fall, spring, every year)
An on- or off-campus learning experience individually arranged between a student and a faculty member for academic credit in areas not covered in the regular curriculum.
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