Department of Movement Sciences
Contact Information
Philip W. Scruggs, Chair: 101 Phys. Ed. Bldg. 83844-2401; phone 208-885-7921
Overview
The department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in dance; exercise, sport, and health sciences; and recreation, sport and tourism management.
- The B.S.Dan. in Dance is designed to create a positive, student-focused learning environment that promotes the whole person in preparation for dance careers and careers in related fields, such as professionals in dance education, performance, and therapy. The Festival of Dance and Performing Arts Association is in residency within the department.
- The B.S. in Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences includes four emphases: Fitness, Health, and Human Performance; Physical Education Teacher Certification; Pre-Athletic Training; and Pre-Physical Therapy and Allied Health. Students are prepared for the many diverse fields of kinesiology, along with post-baccalaureate study in education, allied health fields, medicine, sport, and fitness. The emphasis area in physical education teaching leads to K-12 teaching certification.
- The B.S.Rec. in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism Management provides students with professional career options in sport and recreation management roles in organizations and communities, such as a sports marketing manager, an events coordinator, a sports and/or fitness facility manager, a director of athletics or recreation, sports information director, recreation guide, etc.
The department offers graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral levels. The doctoral degree is a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in kinesiology, with specializations in healthy active lifestyles and exercise science. The department offers master's degrees in kinesiology (M.S., online and face-to-face coursework) and physical education (M.Ed., online [practicing teachers] and face-to-face [certification]).
Movement Sciences also offers academic and teaching minors, which include health education, dance, outdoor recreation leadership, sustainable tourism and leisure enterprises, and physical education. The department offers undergraduate certificates in Athletic Leadership, and Disability and Inclusive Human Services.
The university-wide Idaho Fitness (I-FIT) program, offered through the Department of Movement Sciences, includes courses such as IFIT 1060,IFIT 1070, and IFIT 1080 as well as DAN 1050. These courses provide a range of wellness, recreational, fitness, dance, aquatic, and sport opportunities. The mission of the I-FIT program is to enhance the holistic well-being of the University community and to support individuals in discovering and enjoying a sustainable healthy active lifestyle.
Majors
- Dance (B.S. Dan.)
- Exercise, Sport and Health Sciences (B.S.) with emphases in Fitness, Health, and Human Performance; Pre-Physical Therapy and Allied Health; Pre-Athletic Training; and Physical Education Teaching.
- Sport and Recreation Management (B.S.)
Minors
- Dance Minor
- Health Education Teaching Minor (offered through the Department of Curriculum and Instruction)
- Outdoor Recreation Leadership Minor
- Sustainable Tourism and Leisure Enterprises Minor
Certificates
Movement Sciences Graduate Program
The Graduate Record Examination is not required for admission to the master's and doctoral programs. However, candidates must fulfill the requirements of the College of Graduate Studies, the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, and the Department of Movement Sciences. See the College of Graduate Studies section for the general requirements applicable to each degree.
Dance
DAN 1000 Dance in Society (3 credits)
General Education: American Experience, Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
Introduction to dance as an art form, as entertainment, and as a lifelong activity; emphasis on appreciation and understanding of movement as an expression of human values, genres and historical styles, factors affecting change, and current issues. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
DAN 1010 Dance Seminar (1 credit, max 2)
Seminar course supports student transitions to dance at the university level, career preparations, research writing, and senior project (DAN 4900) proposals. Typically Offered: Fall (Odd Years).
Prereqs: Major or minor in Dance
DAN 1050 (s) Dance (1 credit, max 99)
Dance activity classes for all university students (modern, ballet, hip hop, jazz, tap, and a variety of social dance: ballroom, Latin dance, swing, country western, etc. ). Courses above a beginning level may require placement session or assessment by instructor to determine the correct course level. Two-three hours per week. Graded Pass/Fail. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.
DAN 1160 (s) Technique (1 credit, max 99)
Joint-listed with DAN 2160, DAN 4160
, DAN 5160. Theory and techniques in ballet, modern, jazz, and other idioms. DAN 2160 (intermediate) or DAN 4160 (advanced) courses are designed for dance majors and minors. DAN 1160 courses are for non-majors/minors, often meeting jointly with DAN 2160 or DAN 4160 courses. Additional requirements for DAN 2160 and DAN 4160 students include higher expectations for growth, performance, and attendance. Additional project/assignment required for graduate credit (DAN 5160). For entrance into intermediate and advanced courses (DAN 1160, DAN 2160, DAN 4160, and DAN 5160), students must participate in placement session (required for majors/minors) to determine correct level. Additional work required for graduate credit. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.
DAN 2000 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
DAN 2030 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
DAN 2040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
DAN 2100 Dance Performance (1-2 credits, max 12)
Open to all students by audition. Performance in advanced student choreography in formal performance; Choreography Lab (Fall) and Dancers, Drummers, Dreamers (Spring). Dance styles may include modern, jazz, ballet, tap. Company class plus additional weekly rehearsals and production tasks lead to performance. Variable credit dependent on number of choreographic work commitments, maximum of two works (one credit per work). See class schedule for audition dates. Recommended Preparation: dance experience.
DAN 2110 Dance Conditioning (1 credit, max 2)
Learn and apply current conditioning and cross-training tools and practices designed to support the training of the 21st century dancer. Students can expect to learn more about the dancing body with anatomical references, individual needs to support a long and healthy dance career, general fitness components, and current trends in dance conditioning.
DAN 2160 (s) Technique (1 credit, max 99)
Cross-listed with DAN 4160, DAN 5160
Joint-listed with DAN 1160
Theory and techniques in ballet, modern, jazz, and other idioms. DAN 2160 (intermediate) or DAN 4160 (advanced) courses are designed for dance majors and minors. DAN 1160 courses are for non-majors/minors, often meeting jointly with DAN 2160 or DAN 4160 courses. Additional requirements for DAN 2160 and DAN 4160 students include higher expectations for growth, performance, and attendance. Additional project/assignment required for graduate credit (DAN 5160). For entrance into intermediate and advanced courses (DAN 1160, DAN 2160, DAN 4160, and DAN 5160), students must participate in placement session (required for majors/minors) to determine correct level. Additional work required for graduate credit. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.
DAN 2840 Dance Improvisation (1 credit)
Exploration of movement potential through creative play and spontaneous problem solving. Course designed to enhance self-awareness and ability to react and make choices. Emphasizes improvisation as a mode of performance and as a tool for dance movement creation. Open to all students.
DAN 2990 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
DAN 3240 Integrated Movement Practices (3 credits)
Joint-listed with DAN 5240
This course aims to enhance anatomical knowledge and experiential understanding of the body with specific applications to dance and other movement practices. Anatomical terminology will be studied and applied to movement explorations in the dance studio laboratory setting, frequently utilizing methodologies found in somatic practices. Students will be expected to engage deeply and personally with course material. Those taking the course for graduate credit will be expected to complete an additional specialized research paper and presentation. Typically Offered: Varies.
DAN 3511 Dance Pedagogy (3 credits)
Joint-listed with DAN 5110
Learning styles, teaching styles, and behaviors as they affect teaching and learning in dance; science of dance training. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit Typically Offered: Spring (Even Years). Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.
DAN 3600 Teaching Creative Dance and Dance Integration for Children (1-2 credits)
Conceptual approach to dance with basic principles and techniques rooted in developmental movement patterns for teaching dance to early childhood through elementary age children and integrating creative dance with other subject areas; emphasis on content, methods, and resource material. Lecture and lab experiences are integrated in class, once a week. As a service learning course, students taking the course for 2 credits will complete additional practicum work in the local school district, private dance schools, or with other community partners. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
Prereqs: EDCI 3010 or MVSC 2010 or Permission
Coreqs: EDCI 3200 and EDCI 3220 and EDCI 3250 and EDCI 4090; or Permission
DAN 3840 Dance Composition I (3 credits)
Joint-listed with DAN 5840
Study of fundamental elements of dance composition and application of improvisation skills to movement creation. Additional movement research projects/assignments for graduate students will be individually directed and determined with instructor guidance. Majors and minors have priority, non-majors/minors may take the course by instructor permission. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: DAN 2840
DAN 3850 Dance Composition II (3 credits)
Intermediate to advanced exploration of choreographic procedures and performance. Typically Offered: Fall.
DAN 4000 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credits arranged
DAN 4030 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
DAN 4040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
DAN 4100 Pre-professional Dance Performance (1-3 credits, max 12)
All students may audition for faculty choreographed and formally produced work; casting priority given to majors and minors. Focus is placed on involvement in the rehearsal and choreographic process. Regular weekly rehearsals required in addition to involvement in company production needs and technical rehearsals. Variable credit dependent on number of choreographic work commitments, with a maximum of 3 works (1 credit per work). See class schedule for audition dates.
Prereqs: Two semesters of DAN 2100; or Permission
DAN 4120 Choreography Lab (2 credits, max 6)
Independent work on advanced levels of choreography leading to formally produced concerts. Develop and refine practical skills as well as personal approaches to choreographic process. Practice leadership in rehearsal direction and production management Typically Offered: Spring and Varies.
DAN 4160 (s) Technique (1 credit, max 99)
Cross-listed with DAN 2160, DAN 5160
Joint-listed with DAN 1160
Theory and techniques in ballet, modern, jazz, and other idioms. DAN 2160 (intermediate) or DAN 4160 (advanced) courses are designed for dance majors and minors. DAN 1160 courses are for non-majors/minors, often meeting jointly with DAN 2160 or DAN 4160 courses. Additional requirements for DAN 2160 and DAN 4160 students include higher expectations for growth, performance, and attendance. Additional project/assignment required for graduate credit (DAN 5160). For entrance into intermediate and advanced courses (DAN 1160, DAN 2160, DAN 4160, and DAN 5160), students must participate in placement session (required for majors/minors) to determine correct level. Additional work required for graduate credit. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.
DAN 4210 Dance History and Contemporary Views (3 credits)
Joint-listed with DAN 5210
Development of dance as a performing art from lineage-based to contemporary styles building upon course topics covered in DAN 1000. Emphasis will be placed on 20th and 21st century developments in dance with a focus on ballet and modern. Students registering for graduate credit are required to complete additional coursework. Typically Offered: Varies.
Prereqs: DAN 1000
DAN 4220 Labanalysis (3 credits)
Joint-listed with DAN 5220
An exploration of movement concepts based on Rudolf Laban's principles of efforts, shape, and space. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. Typically Offered: Spring.
DAN 4900 Senior Project (2 credits)
General Education: Capstone Experience
A senior capstone course with individualized projects representing the student's work, consistent with the chosen emphasis within the dance degree (e. g. , concerts of original work, a major choreographic work, major performance, teaching or other research-based projects). Typically Offered: Varies.
Prereqs: 2 credits of DAN 1010, Senior standing and Major in Dance
DAN 4950 Practicum In Tutoring (1 credit, max 2)
Tutorial services performed by advanced students under faculty supervision. Graded Pass/Fail.
Prereqs: Permission
DAN 4990 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
DAN 5020 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
DAN 5030 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
DAN 5040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
DAN 5050 (s) Professional Development (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
DAN 5110 Dance Pedagogy (3 credits)
Joint-listed with DAN 3511
Learning styles, teaching styles, and behaviors as they affect teaching and learning in dance; science of dance training. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit Typically Offered: Spring (Even Years).
Prereqs: Permission Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.
DAN 5160 (s) Technique (1 credit, max 99)
Cross-listed with DAN 2160, DAN 4160
Joint-listed with DAN 1160
Theory and techniques in ballet, modern, jazz, and other idioms. DAN 2160 (intermediate) or DAN 4160 (advanced) courses are designed for dance majors and minors. DAN 1160 courses are for non-majors/minors, often meeting jointly with DAN 2160 or DAN 4160 courses. Additional requirements for DAN 2160 and DAN 4160 students include higher expectations for growth, performance, and attendance. Additional project/assignment required for graduate credit (DAN 5160). For entrance into intermediate and advanced courses (DAN 1160, DAN 2160, DAN 4160, and DAN 5160), students must participate in placement session (required for majors/minors) to determine correct level. Additional work required for graduate credit. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.
DAN 5210 Dance History and Contemporary Views (3 credits)
Joint-listed with DAN 4210
Development of dance as a performing art from lineage-based to contemporary styles building upon course topics covered in DAN 1000. Emphasis will be placed on 20th and 21st century developments in dance with a focus on ballet and modern. Students registering for graduate credit are required to complete additional coursework. Typically Offered: Varies.
DAN 5220 Labanalysis (3 credits)
Joint-listed with DAN 4220
An exploration of movement concepts based on Rudolf Laban's principles of efforts, shape, and space. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. Typically Offered: Spring.
DAN 5240 Integrated Movement Practices (3 credits)
Joint-listed with DAN 3240
This course aims to enhance anatomical knowledge and experiential understanding of the body with specific applications to dance and other movement practices. Anatomical terminology will be studied and applied to movement explorations in the dance studio laboratory setting, frequently utilizing methodologies found in somatic practices. Students will be expected to engage deeply and personally with course material. Those taking the course for graduate credit will be expected to complete an additional specialized research paper and presentation. Typically Offered: Varies.
DAN 5840 Dance Composition I (3 credits)
Joint-listed with DAN 3840
Study of fundamental elements of dance composition and application of improvisation skills to movement creation. Additional movement research projects/assignments for graduate students will be individually directed and determined with instructor guidance. Majors and minors have priority, non-majors/minors may take the course by instructor permission. Typically Offered: Spring.
Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences
ESHS 1000 Introduction to Exercise Science and Health (1 credit)
Introduction to foundational content, subdisciplines of study in exercise science, and fields of health. Students will also gain an understanding of career opportunities within the areas of exercise science and health. Typically Offered: Fall.
ESHS 1070 Movement Fundamentals (1 credit)
Skill development and teaching knowledge of the fundamentals and concepts of movement. Two lecture-labs per week.
Prereqs: ESHS, Dance, or Recreation major or Permission
ESHS 1320 Skill and Analysis of Striking and Net/Wall Activities (1 credit)
This course is designed to develop proficiency in basic skills, strategies, tactics, error detection and correction, rules, teaching skills, and curricular models for striking and net/wall activities (e. g. tennis, badminton, pickleball, volleyball, softball, cricket, etc. ). Lecture-lab.
Prereqs: ESHS, Dance, or Recreation major or Permission
ESHS 1330 Skill and Analysis of Target and Invasion Activities (1 credit)
This course is designed to develop proficiency in basic skills, strategies, tactics, error detection and correction, rules, teaching skills, and curricular models for target and invasion activities (e. g. golf, bowling, basketball, soccer, team handball, hockey, football, ultimate Frisbee, etc. ). Lecture-lab.
Prereqs: ESHS, Dance, or Recreation major or Permission
ESHS 1340 Skill and Analysis of Recreation and Outdoor Activities (1 credit)
This course is designed to develop proficiency in basic skills, strategies, rules, ethics, teaching skills, and designing teaching progressions and curricular models for recreation and outdoor activities (e. g. snow shoeing, wall climbing, orienteering, geocaching, skating, bicycling, hiking/walking, jogging, camping). Field trips required.
Prereqs: ESHS, Dance, or Recreation major or Permission
ESHS 1500 Wellness Lifestyles (3 credits)
Health concepts and strategies that affect one's wellness; emphasis on personal responsibility and life-style choices.
ESHS 1710 Athletic Training Clinical Experience I - Observation (1 credit)
Introductory clinical experience and insight into the profession of athletic training. Students will receive supervised clinical education experience in U of I's Athletic Training Room. Students will complete the application process into the clinical experience portion of the athletic training major in this course. 40 hours/clinical observation. Graded Pass/Fail. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: Permission
ESHS 2000 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
ESHS 2030 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credits arranged.
ESHS 2040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
ESHS 2320 Medical Terminology (3 credits)
Introduction to basic concepts of medical terminology and symbols related to medical and allied health professionals. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
ESHS 2450 Introduction to Athletic Injuries (3 credits)
Online. Basic prevention, recognition, and immediate care of athletic injuries with application of course material through lab activities. Typically Offered: Varies.
ESHS 2750 Moral Reasoning in Sport (3 credits)
Cross-listed with SRM 2750
Joint-listed with ESHS 4750, SRM 4750
Current ethical issues in sport, such as performance-enhancing drugs, mechanization, cheating, and eligibility; challenges students to creatively examine their beliefs. Additional work is required at the 4000 level. Typically Offered: Spring.
ESHS 2990 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
ESHS 3000 Biomechanics (3 credits)
The purpose is to introduce exercise science and health students to concepts of mechanics as they apply to human movement, particularly those pertaining to exercise, sport, and physical activity. By applying mechanical principals to the human body, students should be able to discuss the link between the structure and function of the human body from a mechanical perspective.
Prereqs: BIOL 2227 or Permission
ESHS 3001 Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy (3 credits)
This course develops an understanding of the musculoskeletal system. Students will learn the structure and function of the muscles involved in human movement (muscle names, origin and insertion, nerve innervation, muscle actions, and common injury mechanisms). Enhanced knowledge of the musculoskeletal system is essential for students interested in pursuing careers in physical therapy, athletic training, strength and conditioning, coaching, and other industries focused on human performance and injury prevention. Typically Offered: Spring and Summer. Prereqs or
Coreqs: BIOL 2227, Junior Status, or instructor permission
ESHS 3010 Peer Health Education (2 credits)
This course prepares students to inform, educate, intervene, and assist their campus peers to make healthy lifestyle choices. Upon completion of the course and Certified Peer Health Educator (CPE) test, students become a CPE with the Bacchus Network. Students meet once a week for two hours in class.
ESHS 3050 Sport and Exercise Psychology (3 credits)
Overview of the theories, concepts, and practical issues related to human behavior in sport, exercise, and physical activity. Topics include personality, motivation, anxiety and stress management, group and team dynamics, psychological skills training, imagery, goal setting, and exercise behavior/adherence. Typically Offered: Fall and Varies.
ESHS 3500 Elementary Health and Physical Education (1 credit)
Provides learner with knowledge, experiences, and skills in the pedagogy of health, physical education, and physical activity for diverse K-8 students. Typically Offered: Fall.
ESHS 3520 Stress Management and Mental Health (2 credits)
Application of behavioral stress management techniques that have the potential to relieve mental and physical stress; emphasis on development of skills related to mental and physical health.
ESHS 3600 Motor Behavior (3 credits)
Overview of development, control, and learning throughout the lifespan. Four hours of lecture-lab per week. Prereqs or
Coreqs: BIOL 2227
ESHS 4000 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged.
ESHS 4030 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged.
ESHS 4040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
ESHS 4050 (s) Professional Development (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged. Credit earned may not be applied toward grad degree programs but may be accepted for fifth-year certification. Professional development in physical education and sport professional personnel.
ESHS 4070 Sport Biomechanics (3 credits)
Joint-listed with ESHS 5070
The purpose of this course is to investigate sport performance from an applied mechanical approach. Students will assess sport techniques, injury risk factors and equipment designs incorporating concepts of Newtonian mechanics. Typically Offered: Varies.
Prereqs: ESHS 3000
ESHS 4090 Concepts in Strength and Conditioning - Theory (3 credits)
This course provides students with the theory of resistance training techniques, concepts, and principles. The course is designed to prepare students for certification examinations administered by nationally recognized strength and conditioning organizations, with an emphasis on the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential. Two lectures and one lab per week. Typically Offered: Fall.
ESHS 4091 Concepts in Strength and Conditioning - Applied (3 credits)
The purpose is to provide exercise science and health students with the practical experience of resistance training techniques, concepts, and practices. Students will engage in translating their knowledge into practice. The course is designed to prepare students for certification examinations administered by nationally recognized strength and conditioning organizations, with an emphasis on the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential. Two lectures and an applied laboratory experience per week. Typically Offered: Spring and Summer.
ESHS 4120 Elementary Methods in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 credits)
This course focuses on the study and application of effective teaching behaviors, methods and curricular models, and the process of planning, implementing, and evaluating teaching and administering a program at the elementary level. A practicum with elementary students is required during this course. Lecture-lab.
Prereqs: Admission to teacher education program and MVSC 2010, ESHS 1070, ESHS 1330, ESHS 3600, and ESHS 4130 or by permission
ESHS 4130 Foundations and Assessment in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 credits)
This course will develop learner competencies in the foundations of physical education, i. e. profession, professional standards, philosophical, cultural, historical and social aspects of physical education and physical activity pedagogy; and assessment, research and technology in physical activity pedagogy.
Prereqs: MVSC 2010 and ESHS 1320 and ESHS 1330 and ESHS 1340
ESHS 4180 Physiology of Exercise (3 credits)
Effects of physical activity on the circulatory, respiratory, and other systems. Two lectures and two hours of lab per week. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
ESHS 4210 Secondary Methods in Physical Activity Pedagogy (3 credits)
This course focuses on the study and application of effective teaching behaviors, methods and curricular models, and the process of planning, implementing, and evaluating teaching and administering a program at the secondary level. A practicum with middle and high school students is required during this course. Lecture-lab.
Prereqs: Admission to teacher education program and MVSC 2010, ESHS 1320, ESHS 1340, ESHS 3000, or by permission
ESHS 4230 Health Education Methods (3 credits)
Joint-listed with ESHS 5230
Curriculum design, planning and instruction, methods and strategies, and resource materials for teaching health in school and community settings. Additional work required for graduate credit.
Prereqs: ESHS 1500 or MVSC 2010, EDCI 2010, and acceptance into teacher preparation
ESHS 4240 Inclusive Physical Education and Recreation (3 credits)
Cross-listed with SRM 4240
To provide an overview of movement and physical activities in physical education and recreational settings for individuals with disabilities. Emphasis will be on history, etiology, characteristics, services, resources, professional competencies, and instructional strategies. Practical experience (16 hours in the community) is required to enhance instructional abilities to adapt and create an inclusive physical education and recreational setting for all participants.
Prereqs: Senior standing or Permission.
ESHS 4450 Internship Preparation and Professional Development (1 credit)
This course explores the different factors that go into finding, obtaining, and getting the most out of an internship. Emphasis is placed on such skills related to understanding the student’s chosen field/career path, professionalism, communication, and dealing with adversity in the work place. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
Prereqs: MVSC 2010
ESHS 4500 Critical Health Issues (3 credits)
Provides a sampling of information that represents the current and projected trends in health; students will gain an understanding of broad public health issues and what strategies would be useful to address these problems.
ESHS 4510 Psychosocial Determinants of Health (3 credits)
Investigates the social, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual factors influencing health behaviors. Emphasis is placed on understanding and evaluating the biopsychosocial model and the interrelation between one's physical, psychological, and social well being.
Prereqs: MVSC 2010
ESHS 4550 Design & Analysis of Research in Movement Sciences (3 credits)
This course is designed to survey the basic types of research methods often found in exercise science and health, and recreation. A variety of research designs and computerized statistical analyses are studied to help students understand the systematic nature of problem solving. Various research problems as they relate to exercise science and health and recreation are discussed for the purpose of identifying the broad and diverse nature of research in the movement, leisure, and health professions. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: Junior or Senior standing
ESHS 4590 Sport Nutrition (3 credits)
Cross-listed with FN 4590
Joint-listed with ESHS 5590, FN 5590
This course will explore the fundamentals of nutrition and how nutrition plays a role in sports performance. This course will also cover the macronutrient requirements for sport and the role carbohydrates, fats and proteins play in fueling the body at rest and during exercise. Additionally, special topics about vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements as well as certain nutritional concerns of various types of athletes will be discussed. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit.
Prereqs: Permission
ESHS 4630 Epidemiology of Physical Activity and Health (3 credits)
Joint-listed with ESHS 5630
This class focuses on the history of physical activity and health, adaptations to training, benefits of physical activity, and consequences of inactivity and sedentary behavior as related to specific disease states and conditions. Students will be required to read and discuss pertinent literature in physical activity and health. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. Typically Offered: Fall.
ESHS 4750 Moral Reasoning in Sport (3 credits)
Cross-listed with SRM 4750
Joint-listed with ESHS 2750, SRM 2750
Current ethical issues in sport, such as performance-enhancing drugs, mechanization, cheating, and eligibility; challenges students to creatively examine their beliefs. Additional work is required at the 4000 level. Typically Offered: Spring.
ESHS 4840 (s) Internship in Physical Education Teaching (1-14 credits)
Guided observation, supervised instruction, and comprehensive team and independent teaching in elementary and secondary school settings. Students will be following the school district full semester calendar. Graded Pass/Fail.
Prereqs: Admission to teacher education program and PETE faculty approval
Coreqs: EDCI 4010
ESHS 4930 Fitness Assessment and Prescription (3 credits)
Development of skills in exercise testing, data interpretation, and prescription for health related fitness. Two lectures and two hours of lab per week. Typically Offered: Fall and Spring.
Prereqs: ESHS 4180 or Permission
ESHS 4950 (s) Practicum (1 credit, max 99)
General Education: Capstone Experience
Supervised field work. Graded Pass/Fail.
Prereqs: Permission
ESHS 4951 Human Subjects Research Training (1 credit)
This course is designed for undergraduates interested in learning about human subject research. Students will observe a lab (or multiple labs) conducting human subjects research. Observation hours may include data collection, data processing, participant interactions, and/or the IRB process. The course will provide students with a better understanding of the research process. Graded Pass/Fail. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer.
Prereqs: Instructor permission
ESHS 4952 Human Subjects Research Experience (1 credit)
This course is designed for undergraduate students interested in assisting with human subjects research within Movement Sciences. Students will be provided an opportunity to get hands-on experience in a lab conducting human subject research. Practicum hours may include project development, data collection, data processing, participant interactions, and/or the IRB process. The course will provide students an opportunity to dive deeper into the research experience through engagement in all aspects of a single lab experience. Graded Pass/Fail. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer.
Prereqs: Instructor permission
ESHS 4953 Human Subjects Research Scholarly Dissemination (1 credit)
This course is designed for undergraduate students interested in writing a grant or publication focused on human subjects research within Movement Sciences. Students will be provided an opportunity to work with a faculty mentor on the development of scholarly production. Graded Pass/Fail. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer.
Prereqs: Instructor permission
ESHS 4980 Internship in Exercise Science & Health (1-16 credits, max 99)
General Education: Capstone Experience
Credit arranged. Supervised field work.
Prereqs: MVSC 4450 or Permission
ESHS 4981 Human Subjects Research Immersion (6-9 credits)
General Education: Capstone Experience
This course is designed to fulfill the student’s General Education Senior Experience. Undergraduate students looking to develop human subjects research skills to prepare for graduate school or potential industry jobs may perform their culminating project in a lab focused on human subject research. Students will engage in all aspects of the research process (project development, data collection and analysis, and result dissemination) under the guidance of a faculty research mentor. Scholarly production will be presented at a university or regional-sponsored event. The experience will provide students with a more advanced understanding of the human subject research process while enhancing their marketability for post-graduate opportunities. Graded Pass/Fail. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer.
Prereqs: Instructor permission
ESHS 4990 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
ESHS 5000 Master's Research & Thesis (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
ESHS 5010 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
ESHS 5020 (s) Directed Studies (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
ESHS 5030 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
ESHS 5040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
ESHS 5050 (s) Professional Development (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged. Credit earned in this course will not be accepted toward graduate degree programs.
Prereqs: Permission
ESHS 5070 Sport Biomechanics (3 credits)
Joint-listed with ESHS 4070
The purpose of this course is to investigate sport performance from an applied mechanical approach. Students will assess sport techniques, injury risk factors and equipment designs incorporating concepts of Newtonian mechanics. Typically Offered: Varies.
ESHS 5180 Advanced Physiology of Exercise (3 credits)
Principles and methods essential to the experimental approach to understand how the human body responds to short-term bouts of exercise and subsequently adapts to exposure to long-term exercise training. Two lectures per week.
ESHS 5220 Pedagogy Applied to Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (3 credits)
Provides theoretical and practical skills in the study and analysis of the teaching and learning process in health, physical education, recreation, and dance.
ESHS 5230 Health Education Methods (3 credits)
Joint-listed with ESHS 4230
Curriculum design, planning and instruction, methods and strategies, and resource materials for teaching health in school and community settings. Additional work required for graduate credit.
ESHS 5240 Physical Activity Assessment and Enrichment (3 credits)
This course is designed to focus learners on physical activity assessment and enrichment research with specific application to active travel, community, park, school site, and workplace physical activity.
ESHS 5440 Program Development (3 credits)
Developing programs associated with physical education and sport science using current conceptual frameworks and models. Field-testing of programs may be required.
ESHS 5590 Sport Nutrition (3 credits)
Cross-listed with FN 5590
Joint-listed with ESHS 4590, FN 4590
This course will explore the fundamentals of nutrition and how nutrition plays a role in sports performance. This course will also cover the macronutrient requirements for sport and the role carbohydrates, fats and proteins play in fueling the body at rest and during exercise. Additionally, special topics about vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements as well as certain nutritional concerns of various types of athletes will be discussed. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit.
ESHS 5600 Sport Psychology (3 credits)
Provides an understanding of how psychological factors influence performance and how simple and easy-to-use mental training techniques may be employed to enhance performance and enjoyment; using the Coaches' Guide to Sport Psychology and accompanying workbook, teachers/coaches will address such important psychological topics as peak performance, motivation, communication, leadership, self-confidence, concentration, stress management, imagery, goal setting, arousal control, and mental plans/performance routines; workbook exercises, case studies, and hands-on projects will teach mental training principles and help practitioners develop skills that they can successfully use to enhance performance with their students/athletes. Typically Offered: Fall.
ESHS 5610 Motivation in Sport and Recreation (3 credits)
Practical, hands-on course designed to teach basics of motivation to physical educators, coaches, and recreation professionals; major achievement motivation theories and primary antecedents and consequences of motivated behavior; five major motivational enhancement strategies including goal setting, personal science, competition, feedback, and reinforcement; guidelines for maximizing effectiveness; analysis of applied motivation questions such as dropouts/burnouts, peak performance, exercise adherence, injury rehabilitation, increasing enjoyment, designing reward systems, and positive parental involvement. Typically Offered: Spring.
ESHS 5630 Epidemiology of Physical Activity and Health (3 credits)
Joint-listed with ESHS 4630
This class focuses on the history of physical activity and health, adaptations to training, benefits of physical activity, and consequences of inactivity and sedentary behavior as related to specific disease states and conditions. Students will be required to read and discuss pertinent literature in physical activity and health. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. Typically Offered: Fall.
ESHS 5700 Ethical Practice and Communication in Physical Activity (3 credits)
Problem-solving approach to communication and practice of ethics in physical activity. Typically Offered: Fall.
ESHS 5970 (s) Practicum (1-3 credits, max 3)
ESHS 5980 (s) Internship (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged. Supervised field experience in an appropriate public or private agency. Graded Pass/Fail.
Prereqs: Permission
ESHS 5990 (s) Research (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
ESHS 6000 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (1-45 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
ESHS 6990 Non-Dissertation Doctoral Research (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged. Research not directly related to dissertation.
Prereqs: Enrollment to a doctoral program
Idaho Fitness
IFIT 1060 (s) Fitness and Wellness (1 credit, max 99)
Movement, physical activity, exercise and wellness courses emphasizing the holistic well-being/fitness of participants (e. g. , Yoga, Pilates, Personal Fitness, Resistance Training, Tai Chi, Mindfulness, etc. ). Field trips may be a part of the course requirements. Two to three hours per week. Graded Pass/Fail. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer.
IFIT 1070 (s) Individual and Team Sports (1 credit, max 99)
Target, invasion, field, net wall, and outdoor pursuit sport courses (e. g. , golf, disc golf, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, table tennis, climbing, fly fishing, sports conditioning, etc. ). Field trips may be a part of the course requirements. Two to three hours per week. Graded Pass/Fail. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer.
IFIT 1080 (s) Water-Based Fitness and Sports (1 credit, max 99)
Movement, physical activity and exercise performed in the water (e. g. , all levels of proficiency in swimming, water fitness, scuba, etc. ). Field trips may be a part of the course requirements. Two to three hours per week. Graded P/F. Graded Pass/Fail. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer.
Movement Sciences
MVSC 2010 Survey of Health, Fitness, Sport, and Wellbeing (3 credits)
General Education: American Experience, Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
This course examines the dynamic interaction among society, health, sport, fitness, and wellbeing. It teaches skills necessary for affecting health-related behavior for individuals, communities, and society in our contemporary world. It teaches the basic principles of program development and management in relation to physical activity, nutrition, fitness, sport, and wellbeing and career pathways within the field. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer.
MVSC 4040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
MVSC 4300 Activity and Health in Movement and Leisure Sciences (3 credits)
Cross-listed with SRM 4300
Joint-listed with MVSC 5300, SRM 5300
This course familiarizes students with contemporary research and professional applications of activity in relation to health and wellness using a variety of perspectives in movement and leisure sciences and related disciplines. Typically Offered: Fall.
MVSC 4860 Community Health Assessment, Planning, and Intervention (3 credits)
General Education: Capstone Experience
Joint-listed with MVSC 5860
Develops skills in community health leadership, assessment, planning, pedagogy, and program intervention to improve health for individuals, groups, and/or communities. Lecture-lab. Students are required to work with a campus, school, or community partner in the field as part of the lab hours. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: Junior, senior, or graduate student
MVSC 5300 Activity and Health in Movement and Leisure Sciences (3 credits)
Cross-listed with SRM 5300
Joint-listed with MVSC 4300, SRM 4300
This course familiarizes students with contemporary research and professional applications of activity in relation to health and wellness using a variety of perspectives in movement and leisure sciences and related disciplines. Typically Offered: Fall.
MVSC 5700 Research in Physical Activity, Theory and Design (3 credits)
To understand and apply principles of scientific inquiry using both quantitative and qualitative research methodology, and apply such principles through individual research projects in physical activity.
MVSC 5800 Research: Writing and Dissemination (1 credit)
Professional writing of research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: MVSC 5700
MVSC 5860 Community Health Assessment, Planning, and Intervention (3 credits)
General Education: Capstone Experience
Joint-listed with MVSC 4860
Develops skills in community health leadership, assessment, planning, pedagogy, and program intervention to improve health for individuals, groups, and/or communities. Lecture-lab. Students are required to work with a campus, school, or community partner in the field as part of the lab hours. Typically Offered: Spring.
MVSC 6100 Pedagogical Immersion in Movement Sciences (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged. This immersion course is designed to guide the learner in developing and improving effective pedagogical skills while teaching coursework to adults in university and/or community settings.
Prereqs: Instructor Permission
MVSC 6110 Outreach and Engagement Immersion in the Movement Sciences (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged. This immersion course is designed to guide the learner in participating in and/or developing outreach, engagement and/or service activities to clients, communities, and/or professional organizations.
Prereqs: Instructor Permission
MVSC 6120 Research Immersion in the Movement Sciences (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged. The research immersion course is designed as a first exposure to doctoral non-dissertation research and a precursor to non-dissertation research, where the student collaborates with the major professor on implementing research.
Prereqs: Instructor Permission
Sport and Recreation Management
SRM 1040 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure (3 credits)
General Education: Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
Introduction to the social science foundations of recreation, sport and tourism professions and related issues, resources, and professional opportunities, including the profession's role in supporting healthy active individuals and communities. Typically Offered: Fall.
SRM 1050 Teaching Golf I (2 credits)
Teach Professional Golf Management students the basics of golf instruction. They will learn how to establish relationships, organize groups, design golf development programs, demonstrate the short game, as well as the full swing. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: PGA student or Permission
SRM 1060 Introduction to Sport Management (3 credits)
General Education: American Experience, Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
Introduction to sport management with an emphasis on historical, humanistic, cultural, and artistic perspectives of sport. How these perspectives are intertwined within the foundations of sport management and the roles that sport plays in the human experience are focal points of discussion. The course also provides an overview of sport management careers as well as current issues and future trends. Typically Offered: Spring.
SRM 1070 Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Sports (3 credits)
Introduction to leadership and motivational theories, core competencies, trends, and programming for contemporary outdoor recreation and adventure sports. Typically Offered: Spring.
SRM 1080 Orienteering & Navigation (1 credit)
This course will provide an introduction to orienteering and basic map and compass navigation skills for working or recreating. The reading and understanding of forest service and topographical maps will be covered with a focus on symbols, legends, border information and contour lines. Magnetic compasses and an introduction to GPS technology will be used to teach course plotting on maps. Orienteering field experience will be integrated throughout the course. Instruction requires practical field application for hands-on experience.
SRM 2000 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
SRM 2030 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits, max 99)
SRM 2040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
SRM 2050 Teaching Golf II (2 credits)
Basic fundamentals of how the golf swing works. Students will learn how to analyze swing motion and observe ball flight characteristics to help the student improve their golf game. Students will also examine ways to generate business using marketing and promotional techniques. Typically Offered: Fall.
Prereqs: PGA student or PGA 1030 and Permission
SRM 2160 River Recreation and Water Craft Safety (2 credits)
Introduction to water crafts (river board, rafts, canoes, inflatables, etc) and teaching basic paddling skills and aspects of safety. Additional content includes: river policy, history, culture, careers/guiding, equipment maintenance/storage, river camping and leadership. Field days required (3-5 days). Prereqs or
Coreqs: RSTM 1070
SRM 2180 Rock Climbing & Mountaineering (3 credits)
This course will teach: introduction to fundamentals of basic rock climbing including equipment, climbing techniques, knots, belaying, and rappelling; emphasis on skill development, risk management, and leadership. Introduction to fundamentals of mountaineering including equipment; fundamentals; rock, snow, and ice techniques; climbing equipment; navigation; expedition planning and safety; emphasis on skill development and safety. This course will follow and promote industry safety standards and teach best practices. Instruction requires three to five full days of practical field application for hands-on experience.
Prereqs: RSTM 1070
SRM 2220 Cross Country Skiing (1 credit)
Intro to skills of cross country skiing including equipment, waxing, climbing techniques, turns, downhill, and diagonal glides. One 1-day field trip. Recommended Preparation: Two courses from NRS 1250, NRS 3870, NRS 4870, NRS 4900. (Alt/years)
SRM 2240 Whitewater Rafting (1 credit)
Intro to skills of whitewater rafting including equipment, trip planning, permits, techniques, and river impact. One or two field trips. (Alt/years)
Prereqs: Two courses from NRS 1250, NRS 3870, NRS 4870, NRS 4900, or Permission
SRM 2250 Kayaking (1 credit)
Intro to skills of whitewater kayaking including equipment, eskimo rolls, eddy turns, ferrying, and rapid maneuvering. One 2-day field trip. (Alt/years)
Prereqs: Two courses from NRS 1250, NRS 3870, NRS 4870, NRS 4900, or Permission
SRM 2270 Mountain Biking (1 credit)
Introduction to fundamentals of mountain biking including equipment, trip planning, skill development, off-road riding, bike repair, and safety. One 3- to 7-day field trip required.
SRM 2280 Avalanche Fundamentals (2 credits)
This course will teach the skills necessary for understanding the complex systems involved in backcountry winter avalanche conditions. This course will follow and promote industry safety standards and teach best practices based off of the guidelines set by the American Avalanche Association. This two credit course will cover curriculum such as: general information about avalanche hazard, a framework for decision making and risk management while traveling in avalanche terrain, effective field observation techniques, companion rescue and proper equipment for traveling in avalanche terrain. Instruction requires two full days of practical field application for hands-on experience.
Prereqs: RSTM 1070 or equivalent experience with Instructor Permission
SRM 2290 Swiftwater Rescue Training (2 credits)
This course will teach: identifying river hazards, rescue philosophy/liability, self rescue, tethered swimmers/contact rescues, throwbag deployment, boat based/shore based rescues, strainer swimming, shallow water crossings, foot and body entrapment, knots, boat pins, mechanical advantage and technical rope systems, and quick, smooth, effective rescue technique. Instruction requires three full days of practical field application for hands-on experience.
Prereqs: RSTM 1070 and RSTM 2160; or equivalent experience with Instructor Permission
SRM 2310 Alpine Skiing (1 credit)
Introduction to skills of alpine skiing including ski instruction and tactics in various terrain, equipment selection, and waxing. One 2-day field trip.
SRM 2500 Sport and Recreation Communications (3 credits)
Students will develop and apply writing, communication, and technical skills essential for success in the sport and recreation industry. The course focuses on oral, written, digital, and listening communication in real-world professional settings. Typically Offered: Fall.
SRM 2540 Camp Leadership in Recreation and Sport (3 credits)
Objectives, organizational structures, programs, and philosophies of for-profit and non-profit recreation and sport camps. One 3-4 day field trip. (Alt/years)
SRM 2750 Moral Reasoning in Sport (3 credits)
Cross-listed with ESHS 2750
Joint-listed with ESHS 4750, SRM 4750
Current ethical issues in sport, such as performance-enhancing drugs, mechanization, cheating, and eligibility; challenges students to creatively examine their beliefs. Additional work is required at the 4000 level. Typically Offered: Spring.
SRM 2800 Practicum in Sport and Recreation (1 credit, max 3)
The practicum is intended to provide students with applied experience in observing, (and assisting, and working, where possible) in a supervised setting. The exact nature and setting may vary according to the situation but needs to be related to Sport and/or Recreation management. The program is experiential, and the outcomes will vary between students. Forty clock hours are required per credit. Graded Pass/Fail. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer.
Prereqs: Advisor Permission
SRM 2900 Wilderness First Responder (3 credits)
Wilderness First Responder is the accepted standard in wilderness medical training for guides, trip leaders, and outdoor professionals. This course covers the knowledge and skills needed to respond to back country medical and trauma situations. Overnight field trip required. Typically Offered: Spring.
SRM 2990 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
SRM 3050 Teaching Golf III (2 credits)
This course will build on the concepts contained in the Analysis of Swing and the pre-seminar material for Philosophy and Swing Concepts. This course will examine swing philosophy; apply concepts to various situations; understand course management, physical fitness, and special populations; evaluate short game skills; identify and demonstrate different drills; and incorporate video technology.
Prereqs: RSTM 2050
SRM 3100 Leadership in Outdoor Recreation and Sport (3 credits)
This course explores leadership development in the context of outdoor recreation and sport, with an emphasis on experiential education, teamwork, and adaptive programming. Students will engage in hands-on learning, reflection, and group collaboration to develop leadership competencies that can be applied across recreation, sport, and adventure-based settings. Through field-based activities, peer-led initiatives, and discussions on contemporary issues, students will cultivate practical and ethical leadership skills in active environments. Typically Offered: Fall.
SRM 3500 Sales & Fundraising in Sport & Recreation (3 credits)
This course prepares students for careers in the sport and recreation industry with an emphasis on sales and fundraising. Typically Offered: Spring.
SRM 3800 Principles of Travel and Tourism (3 credits)
General Education: International, Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
Tourism is “the largest scale movement of goods, services, and people that humanity has ever seen. ” This course provides an overview of tourism as an industry and a socio-cultural phenomenon from local to international levels as well as the economic, social, and environmental impacts of tourism on local communities. Typically Offered: Spring.
SRM 4000 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
SRM 4030 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
SRM 4040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
SRM 4050 (s) Professional Development (1-16 credits, max 99)
Joint-listed with SRM 5050
Credit earned may not be applied toward graduate degree program. Professional development and enrichment of recreational professionals. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit.
SRM 4080 Experiential Education and Adventure Recreation (3 credits)
Philosophical and theoretical foundations of experiential education and adventure activities, and applications to individual, group, and organizational development. Field trips required. (Alt/years)
SRM 4110 Expedition Planning and Management (3 credits)
This course will explore the process of expedition planning including skill, resource and risk assessments, and experience design and activity management to meet desired outcomes. Students will carry out a 7-10 day expedition of their own to test their plan. Prereqs or
Coreqs: RSTM 1070
SRM 4240 Inclusive Physical Education and Recreation (3 credits)
Cross-listed with ESHS 4240
To provide an overview of movement and physical activities in physical education and recreational settings for individuals with disabilities. Emphasis will be on history, etiology, characteristics, services, resources, professional competencies, and instructional strategies. Practical experience (16 hours in the community) is required to enhance instructional abilities to adapt and create an inclusive physical education and recreational setting for all participants.
Prereqs: Senior standing or Permission.
SRM 4250 Marketing and Program Design in Sport and Recreation (3 credits)
Joint-listed with SRM 5250
In this course, students will learn the science and art of marketing and program design with a focus on their applications in the design, implementation, and evaluation of sport and recreation programs. By the end of the course, each student will have the requisite skills to implement a program of their own design. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. Typically Offered: Fall.
SRM 4300 Activity and Health in Movement and Leisure Sciences (3 credits)
Cross-listed with MVSC 4300
Joint-listed with MVSC 5300, SRM 5300
This course familiarizes students with contemporary research and professional applications of activity in relation to health and wellness using a variety of perspectives in movement and leisure sciences and related disciplines. Typically Offered: Fall.
SRM 4750 Moral Reasoning in Sport (3 credits)
Cross-listed with ESHS 4750
Joint-listed with ESHS 2750, SRM 2750
Current ethical issues in sport, such as performance-enhancing drugs, mechanization, cheating, and eligibility; challenges students to creatively examine their beliefs. Additional work is required at the 4000 level. Typically Offered: Spring.
SRM 4850 Ethics and Policy in Sport and Recreation (3 credits)
Joint-listed with SRM 5850
This course examines the ethical principles and policy considerations that guide effective leadership, decision-making, and governance in sport and recreation organizations. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit Typically Offered: Spring.
SRM 4900 Experience and Event Management (3 credits)
Joint-listed with SRM 5900
This class focuses on the development and management of special events and experiences in recreation, sport and tourism. Typically Offered: Spring.
SRM 4940 Sport & Recreation Operations Management (3 credits)
Joint-listed with RSTM 5940
This course introduces students to the core principles and real-world practices of operations management in sport and recreation settings. Through the integration of the case simulations, students will explore facility operations, event planning, staffing, budgeting, marketing, and customer service. Emphasis will be placed on making strategic decisions and understanding their operational and financial impacts in both sport and recreation contexts. This course is designed to develop students’ problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making skills in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. Additional work required for graduate credit. Typically Offered: Fall.
SRM 4980 (s) Internship in Sport & Recreation (1-16 credits, max 99)
General Education: Capstone Experience
The internship is intended to provide students with experiences in an agency setting relevant to the student’s professional interests. The exact nature and setting may vary according to the situation but needs to be related to Sport and/or Recreation management. The program is experiential, and the outcomes will vary between students. Forty-five clock hours are required per credit. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer.
Prereqs: RSTM 2800, Senior status, majority of coursework completed
SRM 4990 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
SRM 5000 (s) Master's Research & Thesis (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
SRM 5020 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
SRM 5030 (s) Workshop (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
SRM 5040 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits, max 99)
Credit arranged
SRM 5050 (s) Professional Development (1-16 credits, max 99)
Joint-listed with SRM 4050
Credit earned may not be applied toward graduate degree program. Professional development and enrichment of recreational professionals. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit.
SRM 5250 Marketing and Program Design in Sport and Recreation (3 credits)
Joint-listed with SRM 4250
In this course, students will learn the science and art of marketing and program design with a focus on their applications in the design, implementation, and evaluation of sport and recreation programs. By the end of the course, each student will have the requisite skills to implement a program of their own design. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit. Typically Offered: Fall.
SRM 5300 Activity and Health in Movement and Leisure Sciences (3 credits)
Cross-listed with MVSC 5300
Joint-listed with MVSC 4300, SRM 4300
This course familiarizes students with contemporary research and professional applications of activity in relation to health and wellness using a variety of perspectives in movement and leisure sciences and related disciplines. Typically Offered: Fall.
SRM 5850 Ethics and Policy in Sport and Recreation (3 credits)
Joint-listed with SRM 4850
This course examines the ethical principles and policy considerations that guide effective leadership, decision-making, and governance in sport and recreation organizations. Additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit Typically Offered: Spring.
SRM 5900 Experience and Event Management (3 credits)
Joint-listed with SRM 4900
This class focuses on the development and management of special events and experiences in recreation, sport and tourism. Typically Offered: Spring.
SRM 5940 Sport & Recreation Operations Management (3 credits)
Joint-listed with SRM 4940
This course introduces students to the core principles and real-world practices of operations management in sport and recreation settings. Through the integration of the case simulations, students will explore facility operations, event planning, staffing, budgeting, marketing, and customer service. Emphasis will be placed on making strategic decisions and understanding their operational and financial impacts in both sport and recreation contexts. This course is designed to develop students’ problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making skills in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. Additional work required for graduate credit. Typically Offered: Fall.
SRM 5950 Budgeting, Financing and Managing Recreational Facilities (3 credits)
Policies and practices involved in budgeting, financing, acquisition, and managing recreation agencies and facilities. Typically Offered: Spring.
SRM 5980 (s) Internship in Sport & Recreation Management (1-16 credits, max 99)
The graduate internship is intended to provide students with leadership experiences in an agency setting relevant to the student’s professional interests. The exact nature and setting may vary according to the situation but needs to be related to Sport and/or Recreation management. The program is experiential, and the outcomes will vary between students. Forty-five clock hours are required per credit. Typically Offered: Fall, Spring and Summer.
Prereqs: Permission
SRM 5990 (s) Research (1-16 credits, max 99)
Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation.
Prereqs: Permission