ATEP 2335 Athletic Training I (3 hours)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic practices of an athletic trainer. The student is acquainted with current practices of acute care of injury and illness, and the prevention of injuries. The class provides a fundamental understanding of the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students of athletic training, potential physical educators, and other professionals to prevent and care for athletic injuries or illness.
ATEP 2236 Athletic Training I Practicum (1 hour)
This course is designed to teach the student proper fitting of protective equipment, fabrication of protective devices (splints, pads, braces etc.), proper taping and wrapping techniques and evaluation of environmental conditions.
ATEP 3665 Therapeutic Exercise & Pathology of Injury (2 hours)
Prerequisite: ATEP 4336, 3370, 3370L and 4465 with a "C" or better, or by permission of instructor. This course is designed to give the student understanding of physiological responses to injury, proper progression of therapeutic exercises, use of available equipment, and acceptance of moral and ethical obligations when administering therapeutic exercise techniques. Through the duration of this course, a variety of in-services will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.
ATEP 3365L Therapeutic Exercise and Pathology of Injury Lab (1 hour)
Co-requisite: ATEP 3365. The purpose of this course is to allow the athletic training student the opportunity to increase practical skills when designing a rehabilitation protocol and enhance clinical skills when using various rehabilitation equipment. Through the duration of this course, a variety of in-services will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.
ATEP 3370 Therapeutic Modalities (2 hours)
Prerequisite: Admittance into the Athletic Training Education Program or by permission of instructor. Co-requisite: 4465, 3370L. This class is designed to provide the student with decision making skills in the selection of appropriate therapeutic modalities, pre-treatment assessment skills, theory of treatment set-up and modality application, assessment of treatment response, and appropriate documentation skills for the use of therapeutic modalities. Through the duration of this course, a variety of in-services will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.
ATEP 3370L Therapeutic Modalities Lab (1 hour)
Co-requisite: ATEP 3370. The purpose of this course is to allow athletic training student the opportunity to increase practical skills when selecting, setting up, and applying therapeutic modalities. Through the duration of this course, a variety of in-services will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.
ATEP 3468 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training Programs (W) (3 hours)
Prerequisite: ATEP 4467, 3365, 3365L with a “C’ or better. Planning and management of a health care facility, professional development and responsibilities, as well as communication skills will be the focus of this course. Through the duration of this course, a variety of in-services will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.
ATEP 4336 Athletic Training II (3 hours)
Co-Requisite: ATEP 4465, 3370 3370L. This class focuses on an in depth study of functional human anatomy. Risk management, prevention, and mechanism of specific injuries and illnesses that occur in those who are physically active will also be addressed. Through the duration of this course, a variety of in-services will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.
ATEP 4465 Athletic Training Lab I (3 hours)
Prerequisites: Admittance into the Athletic Training Education Program. Co-requisite: ATEP 4336, 3370 3370L. This class is designed to teach emergency care, head and facial injury evaluation, referral procedures, and basic documentation skills. As part of this course, a field placement fee will be assessed. The athletic training student will be assigned to 15-20 hours per week in various clinical rotations. Through the duration of this course, a variety of in-services will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.
ATEP 4466 Athletic Training Lab II (O) (3 hours)
Prerequisites: ATEP 4336, 4465, 3370, 3370L with a “C” or better or by permission of instructor. This course addresses systematic evaluation techniques for all lower extremity injuries and upper extremity injuries as well as evaluation techniques of the abdominal and thoracic cavity injuries and illnesses. As part of this course, a field placement fee will be assessed. The athletic training student will be assigned to 15-20 hours per week in various clinical rotations. Through the duration of this course, a variety of in-services will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.
ATEP 4467 Athletic Training Lab III (3 hours)
Prerequisite: ATEP 4466, 3365, 3365L with a “C” or better or by permission of instructor. This class emphasizes psychosocial intervention and referral of athletes. The student will also learn the various skin disorders, as well as general medical conditions and disabilities. As part of this course, a field placement fee will be assessed. The athletic training student will be assigned to 15-20 hours per week in various clinical rotations. Through the duration of this course, a variety of in-services will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time
ATEP 4468 Athletic Training Lab IV (O) (3 hours)
Prerequisite: ATEP 4467, 4469 with a “C” or better or permission of instructor. This course will prepare students for the NATABOC exam by a comprehensive review of each of the twelve content areas in athletic training. This is a student presentation and research based course. As part of this course, a field placement fee will be assessed. The athletic training student will be assigned to 15-20 hours per week in various clinical rotations. Through the duration of this course, a variety of in-services will be held at times other than the regularly scheduled class time.
ATEP 4469 Applied Pharmacology (2 hours)
This course is designed specifically for the athletic training education student. The main focus of this course is the administration of therapeutic medications, as well as indication, contraindications, precautions and reactions of therapeutic medications. Performance-enhancing drugs commonly used by athletes and social drug use will also be addressed.
PHED 2000 Introduction to Health and Physical Education (W) (3 hours)
An introduction to the field of studies, research, professions, and practices related to the art and science of human movement. The origins and evolution of the discipline and its subdisciplines are traced, knowledge bases are explored, and career opportunities are surveyed. Inherent to the design of this designated writing intensive course, required of all physical education/teacher certification, physical education/exercise science, and athletic training education majors, is the provision of professional development opportunities across the discipline and within each student's choice of subdisciplines.
PHED 2010 Community First Aid and CPR (1 hour)
A course designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency situation to call for help, to keep someone alive, to reduce pain, and to minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives.
PHED 2250 Basic Human Anatomy (3 hours)
A course designed to augment and develop a student’s knowledge and understanding of the basic structures and systems of the human body.
PHED 3012 Weight Training Principles & Techniques (2 hours)
Prerequisite: Admittance into either Exercise Science, Physical Education Teacher Education, or Athletic Training programs or permission of instructor. Weight Training is an exercise program where weights are used for the purposes of increasing strength, endurance, flexibility, skill, and power. The purpose of this course is for the student to learn how each of the aforementioned aspects are included in a weight training program along with proper use of various equipment, safety guidelines, and program development. Additionally, this class will demonstrate the physiological and biomechanical principles involved in weight training.
PHED 3014 Lifeguard Training (1 hour)
A course designed to enhance the Physical Education major’s background in aquatic safety. Students will have the opportunity to obtain the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification via the course.
PHED 3015 Recreational Sports (1 hour)
A course designed to improve the Physical Education major’s background in non-traditional recreational sport activities. Students will experience lesser known activities that may be incorporated in a school physical education program.
PHED 3020 Hiking/Backpacking/Camping (1 hour)
A course designed to improve the Physical Education major’s background in outdoor activities. Included in the course are safety concerns/procedures, equipment, no trace camping policies, cooking techniques, and a practical hiking/camping experience.
PHED 3021 Recreational Dance Education (1 hour)
This course involves learning and mastering the concepts, skills, and techniques related to performing and teaching others to perform a variety of recreational dances. Primary emphasis will be placed on movement principles common to each of the major recreational dance forms: folk, square, contra, social, and ballroom dance.
PHED 3022 Dance Choreography and Production (1 hour)
Whether for creative self-expression, a Broadway musical, or a rock video performance, dance choreography involves combining the basic elements of movement. This course provides preservice professionals opportunities to learn, practice, and develop strategies for teaching the principles of composition, performance, and production, both common and unique to a wide variety of dance forms.
PHED 3023 Cardio-Conditioning Principles & Techniques (2 hours)
Prerequisite: Admittance into Exercise Science or Physical Education Teacher Education programs or permission of the instructor. This course is designed to develop and master the concepts, skills, and techniques related to designing, teaching, and leading the cardio-conditioning, musculoskeletal, and flexibility elements of a conditioning class.
PHED 3025 Methods for Teaching Early Childhood Physical Education (W) (2 hours)
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program, PHED 2000, or permission of instructor. The study of and practicum in the objectives, needs, methods and materials involved in the design, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate learning through movement programs for young children (i.e. pre-school through grade four).
PHED 3025L Methods for Teaching Early Childhood Physical Education Lab (1 hour)
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. Co-Requisite: PHED 3025. The laboratory component of PHED 3025 is designed to provide preservice physical educators opportunities to engage in course-related field experiences facilitated by inservice physical educators at selected elementary schools.
PHED 3305 Nutrition (2 hours)
A course designed to introduce the student to the various components of nutrition and how they are applied to health, wellness, sports and exercise.
PHED 3340 Measurement and Evaluation (3 hours)
A course designed to examine the basic theories of measurement and evaluation including test selection and administration, analysis, and interpretation of data for various cognitive, affective and psychomotor tests commonly associated with health and physical education.
PHED 3350 Health Promotion (O) (3 hours)
This course is designed to focus on the past and present roles of health promotion the various media for health promotion, and successful program planning and implementation.
PHED 3360 Motor Behavior (O) (3 hours)
A study of the development of motor skills from the prenatal state to adulthood and old age. Emphasis is placed on fundamental motor skill development, physiological and psychological influences on skill development and the maturation impact on skill development throughout life.
PHED 3380 Exercise Testing and Prescription (3 hours)
A concentrated study of the principles of exercise testing and prescription for normal and special populations. Emphasis is placed on testing procedures and designing personalized exercise prescriptions.
PHED 3390 Health Education (O) (3 hours)
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. A study of the physical and mental health problems of society as they relate to humans and their confrontations with mental health, alcohol, diseases, drugs, marriage, nutrition, physical fitness, and sex.
PHED 3395 - Community and Consumer Health (2 hours)
A study of community health history, current issues, programs, agencies and resources. Also included is information on choosing sources of health-related information, products and services wisely.
PHED 3400 Adapted Physical Education (3 hours)
Prerequisite: Admission into the Teacher Education Program. A course designed to familiarize the student with those programs having the same goals as standard physical education programs but in which adjustments are made to accommodate the needs and abilities of exceptional students.
PHED 4010 Methods for Teaching Creative Movement and Dance (3 hours)
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education or permission from the Instructor. Foundations in the art, craft, and science of teaching creative movement and dance, with particular emphasis on practicums designed to provide physical education/teacher certification majors experiences in teaching, to include but not be limited to the following movement and dance forms from the physical education area of the Georgia Quality Core Curriculum: creative and thematic movement and dance; rhythmic health and skill-related fitness workouts, and folk, square, contra, social, and ballroom dance.
PHED 4025 Methods for Teaching Middle & Secondary School Physical Education (3 hours)
Co-Requisite: Enrollment in EDUC 4000. A course designed to give the students an overall view of physical education in today’s middle and secondary schools, as well as to explore a wide variety of teaching methods and materials used to present program content. Directed observation in the schools is required and micro-teaching situations are utilized.
PHED 4405 Physical Education Administration (3 hours)
The study of the administrative process and methodology needed to develop a thorough understanding of desirable standards and program implementation in health and physical education.
PHED 4416 Personal and Contemporary Health Issues (W) (3 hours)
A study of the attitudes and standards of the physical, emotional, and behavioral aspects of up-to-date health issues. This is a teacher education course in which the learner becomes familiar with the complex components of sex and AIDS education, mental health, drug use/abuse, health care, consumer health, and future health needs.
PHED 4430 Exercise Leadership (3 hours)
Prerequisite: Admittance into Exercise Science, PHED 3380, or permission of the instructor. This course is designed to develop the necessary leadership qualities and skills expected for leading safe and effective exercise programs for a variety of populations. Emphasis will be placed on personal exercise prescription and group leadership skills and techniques.
PHED 4440 Practicum (1 hour)
The student is assigned to a specific instructional class or given an assignment within the school or community setting. The purpose of this assignment is to enhance the professional growth of the physical education major.
PHED 4441 Practicum (1 hour)
The student is assigned to a specific instructional class or given an assignment within the school or community setting. The purpose of this assignment is to enhance the professional growth of the physical education major.
PHED 4450 Exercise Physiology (3 hours)
Prerequisites: PHED 2250 or BIOL 2250 or permission from the instructor. A lecture course designed to present the concepts and applications of the human body's physiological response to physical activity. Both the acute and chronic responses to exercise are examined.
PHED 4460 Kinesiology (3 hours)
Prerequisites: PHED 2250 or BIOL 2250 or permission from the instructor. A course designed to develop a fundamental understanding of the anatomical, neuromuscular, and kinesiological principles of human movement. The applications of these concepts should e
PHED 4470 Cardiac Rehabilitation (3 hours)
Prerequisites: Admittance into Exercise Science PHED 4450 or permission from the instructor. A professional preparation course designed to provide the student with an understanding of how exercise has become an integral part of medicine by assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of persons with coronary disease. The course will focus on the pathophysiology of the disease, its detection, medical management, and exercise therapy.
PHED 4480 Biomechanics (3 hours)
Prerequisites: Admittance into Exercise Science PHED 4460 or permission from the instructor. A course designed to provide the student with an understanding of mechanical principles and their applications in the study of human movement in sports. Emphasis will be on the mechanical principles influencing human motion, sport technique, and equipment design.
PHED 4490 Internship: Exercise Science (12 hours)
Prerequisites: Admittance into Exercise Science, the Program coordinator's approval, all course work completed, purchase of a NGCSU nametag, and payment of Field Placement Fee. Each student may be required by the internship site supervisor to obtain professional liability insurance, a physical examination, and appropriate immunizations. This is a professional preparation course designed to position students in supervised exercise science settings (e.g., hospital, corporation, school, private business) so that they may gain practical experiences in his/her chosen field of study.
PHED 4500 Independent Study (1-3 hours)
Practical study and/or experience in the area of the student’s major interest under the supervision of a faculty member, as approved by the student’s advisor and the department head.
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