I. The Department of Health and Sport Sciences offers two graduate degrees: 1) Master of Science degree in Human Movement Science with concentration in Exercise and Sport Science, Health Promotion, Physical Education Teacher Education, or Sport and Leisure Commerce; and 2) Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition.

II. MS Degree Program--Major in Human Movement Science

Program objectives are: (1) appreciation of the varied subject matter that comprises the fields of study; (2) skill development and understanding of the research evidence that formulates the foundation of human movement sciences; (3) understanding of the critical role of diversity to the delivery of inclusive sport science services; (4) development of effective leadership skills; and (5) understanding and commitment to the ethical standards of the profession.

A. Admission Requirements

1. An applicant must submit an official transcript for undergraduate and graduate studies, an official report of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, and an application to the Graduate School. An applicant seeking admission to the Sport and Leisure Commerce concentration may opt to take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) in lieu of the GRE. An applicant seeking admission to the Physical Education Teacher Education concentration may opt to take the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) in lieu of the GRE.
2. An applicant must submit the Departmental Graduate Admission Application Form, two letters of recommendation, and a 300-500 word statement of goals and intended area of concentration directly to the department. (Contact the department’s academic services coordinator for application forms. Departmental application forms are also available on-line at http://hss.memphis.edu. Click on "Advising," then "Graduate Admissions.")
3. An applicant must have graduated with a minimum baccalaureate GPA of 2.5.
4. Completion of an appropriate undergraduate major and a strong background in science-oriented courses such as anatomy and physiology, health sciences, exercise physiology, anatomic kinesiology, sport psychology, and motor learning for Exercise and Sport Science and Health Promotion concentrations; or a background in sport management, economics, finance, marketing, public relations, commercial recreation, resort management, and tourism courses for the Sport and Leisure Commerce concentration.
5. Completion of undergraduate work deemed by the concentration committee as prerequisite to graduate courses
6. Due to the close mentoring of students by the graduate faculty, admission to the program is limited. To ensure maximum consideration for admission into the program, the following dates are provided: May 1 for summer and fall and November 1 for the spring semester. The admission committee may request a personal interview. Multiple criteria will be used when considering applicant admission, including, but not limited to, undergraduate and graduate grade point average, GRE/GMAT/MAT scores, personal goals statement, relevant employment history, and letters of recommendation.

1. A minimum of 33 hours is required for the major although respective concentrations may require additional credit hours.
2. Program Core (6 hours): EDPR 7523 and EDPR 7541.
3. Concentration requirements:
1. Exercise and Sport Science (15 hours): EDPR 7542, EXSS 7123, 7163, 7201, 7202
2. Health Promotion (24 hours): HPRO 7182, 7710, 7712, 7722, 7732/8732; HMSE 7183; COUN 7780; ANTH 7250
3. Physical Education Teacher Education (18 hours: PETE 7201, 7202, 7203, 7204, 7205, 7501)
4. Sport and Leisure Commerce (12 hours): SLC 7321, 7420, 7440, 7503
4. Guided electives selected from the following OR other courses with approval of the advisor:
1. Exercise and Sport Science concentration (choose 9 hours): BIOL 6503, 6504, 6511, 6512, 6630, 7010, 7031; NUTR 7212; EDPR 7531; EXSS 6000, 6010, 6406, 6603, 6902-11, 7152, 7173, 7210/8210, 7220/8220, 7230/8230, 7240/8240, 7250/8250, 7532/8532, 7542/8542, 7722/8722, 7800, 7902-11; HPRO 7732/8732;
2. Health Promotion Concentration (no electives)
3. Physical Education Teacher Education (choose 6 hours): ECED 7100, 7104, 7107, IDT 7048, 7060, 7061, ICL 7002, 7040, 7130, 7138, HPRO 7702, 7722, 7183, 7182, LEAD 6400, 7000, 7004, SLC 7603, 7420, 7331, ICL 7160, 7165, 7168, EXSS 7163, 7173, 6603
4. Sport and Leisure Commerce Concentration (choose 9-12 hours): SLC 6102-11, 6902-11, 7152, 7341, 7351, 7361, 7371, 7600, 7603, 7605, 7653, 7800, 7902; COMM 6011, 6341, 6375, 6831; MIS 7465; MGMT 7030, 7170,7173, 7220; and MKTG 7060, 7140, 7170, 7213, 7251, 7510.
5. Culminating Experience (3 hours):
1. Exercise and Sport Science concentration: HMSE 7996 (Thesis, 6 hours). Students should familiarize themselves with the Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Guide before starting to write.
2. Health Promotion Concentration: HMSE 7996 (6 hours) or HPRO 7800 (3 hours) and HPRO 7950 (3 hours)
3. Physical Education Teacher Education: HMSE 7996 (6 hours) or PETE 7950 (6 hours)
4. Sport and Leisure Commerce Concentration: HMSE 7996 (6 hours) or SLC 7605 (3 hours). Students electing to write a thesis should familiarize themselves with the Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Guide before starting to write.
6. Successful completion of an oral or written comprehensive examination.

All MS degree students are regularly monitored for completion of any entry-level deficiencies by graduate faculty.

A department retention committee, comprised of selected graduate faculty, monitors the academic progress of all MS degree students. The committee determines whether or not the student is making sufficient progress and, in case of deficiencies, may recommend additional work or the dismissal of the student from the program. For any student recommended for dismissal, an appeals process is available.

III. MS Degree Program—Major in Clinical Nutrition

Enrollment is limited to 8 to 12 students per year. Program objectives are: (1) competence in nutrition therapy for individuals and groups; (2) ability to integrate and apply principles of food, nutrition, and management services for individuals and groups; and (3) ability to conduct research which will contribute to the body of knowledge in clinical nutrition and dietetics.

A. Program Prerequisites

1. Completion of an undergraduate major in foods and/or nutrition to include an American Dietetics Association (ADA) approved Didactic Program in Dietetics.
2. Acceptable undergraduate grade point average.
3. Acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination or on the Miller Analogies Test.
4. Admission to Graduate School.
5. Demonstrated interest in the field of clinical nutrition by letter, documented work experiences, and evidence of above average performance documented by letters of reference.
6. Payment of internship fee.

B. Program Requirements

A total of 42 hours is required for completion of this major, three hours of which must be a culminating experience (thesis or Master's project), and 10 hours of which must be clinical internship and residency.

1. Twenty-six hours are required in the major as core and consist of the following courses:

NUTR 7204 Life Span Nutrition (3)
NUTR 7205 Nutrition Care Process I (3)
NUTR 7214 Methods in Nutrition Education (3)
NUTR 7305 Nutrition Care Process II (3)
NUTR 7405 Pharmacology for Nutrition Professionals (3)
NUTR 7412 Cellular Nutrition I (3)
NUTR 7415 Professional Issues in Nutrition (2)
NUTR 7422 Cellular Nutrition II (3)
NUTR 7522 Advanced Food Systems Management (3)

2. Six hours are required as a research collateral and include the following courses:

EDPR 7523 Applied Educational Research (3)
NUTR 7950 Master's Project in Clinical Nutrition (3)
HMSE 7996 Thesis (6). Students electing to write a thesis should familiarize themselves with the Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Guide before starting to write.

3. Ten hours are required as a clinical internship component that includes nine credit hours for the ADA accredited dietetic internship (900 hours) and one credit hour of advanced clinical practice (120 hours). The required courses include:

   NUTR 7481 Clinical Internship in Nutrition (9)
   NUTR 7482 Clinical Residency in Nutrition (1)

4. The student entering the program, having completed an ADA accredited dietetic internship with proof of registration as a dietitian, may waive Clinical Internship in Nutrition (NUTR 7481).
5. Successful completion of a written comprehensive exam.
6. Oral defense of culminating experience (Master's project or thesis).

7183. Lifestyle Approaches to Wellness and Disease Prevention. (3). Effect of physical activity, physical fitness, and other lifestyle behaviors on health and prevention or delay of selected chronic diseases.

7403. Measurement and Evaluation in Human Movement Sciences. (3). (PHED 7403). Includes selection, application, and evaluation of certain tests appropriate to the Human Movement Sciences.

7620. Teaching Skills in Human Movement Sciences and Education. (3). Overview and practical demonstrations of the art of teaching for graduate assistants. PREREQUISITE: permission of advisor.

7622. Research Skills in Human Movement Sciences and Education. (3). Research design, practice, and methodology in human movement sciences and education; may be repeated. PREREQUISITE: permission of advisor.

†7996. Thesis (1-6). (FITW/HLTH/PHED /RECR 7996). Application for writing a thesis must be filled out on an approved form after consultation with the major professor and filed with the Director of Graduate Studies.

† Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

6000. Exercise Testing Techniques and Interpretation Lab. (3). Acquisition and practice of laboratory/clinical skills in measurement techniques, tools, and interpretations of physical performance and fitness; introduces theoretical and functional techniques of graded exercise testing for functional and/or diagnostic assessment. One hour lecture, two hours lab.

6010. Dietary Supplements, Food, and Drugs for Health and Performance. (3). A comprehensive exposure to the role of nutrition in optimizing performance and training adaptations, including macro- and micronutrient intake, proper timing and amount of intake, and analysis of the validity of proposed ergogenic performance and/or structural adaptations. PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor.

6406. Exercise Testing and ECG Interpretation. (3). Introduction to methods of conducting ECG and cardiopulmonary exercise testing for asymptomatic and symptomatic populations; ACSM principles of exercise testing and methods of ECG interpretation.

6603. Advanced Methods of Strength Conditioning. (3). Advanced study of training principles for strength and conditioning programs and their underlying physiological bases. PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor.

6902-11. Special Topics in Exercise and Sport Science. (3). Current topics in exercise and sport science. May be repeated with change in topic. See online class listings for topic.

7123-8123. Mechanical Analysis of Motor Skills. (3). (PHED 7123). Experiences that will enhance the understanding and practical application of the laws of mechanical physics to the fundamental techniques utilized in the performance of physical activities.

‡7133-8133. Current Readings in Exercise and Sport Science. (3). (PHED 7133). Directed readings in area of exercise and sport science; materials selected to strengthen areas of study. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

†7142-8142. Seminar in Exercise and Sport Science. (1-3). (HLTH 7142). May be repeated for maximum of 3 credits.

‡7152. Special Problems in Exercise and Sport Science. (3). Independent study and/or research project on selected problems and issues in exercise and sport science. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

7163-8163. Advanced Motor Learning. (3). (PHED 7163). Analysis of research evidence related to motor skill learning and performance; emphasis on feedback mechanisms, practice variables, and retention and transfer of skills.

7173-8173. Sport and Exercise Psychology. (3). Survey of literature related to psychological aspects of participation in sport, exercise, and physical activity settings.

7201-8201. Physiology of Exercise: Musculoskeletal Aspects. (3). An analysis of the physiological bases of musculoskeletal performance as well as specific adaptations that occur consequent to various regimens of exercise; instruction in selected techniques for assessing musculoskeletal function and structure.

7202-8202. Physiology of Exercise: Metabolic/Cardiorespiratory Aspects. (3). An analysis of the acute and chronic metabolic/cardiorespiratory bases of human performance and fitness under various internal and external environmental conditions instruction in selected techniques for assessing metabolic/cardiorespiratory function and structure.

7250-8250. Motor Control: A Behavioral Emphasis. (3). Analysis of theoretical and empirical basis for psychological mechanisms unerlying movement control and skill development. PREREQUISITE: permission of instructor.

7210-8210. Analysis of Muscle Function. (3). Theoretical bases for and applications of isokinetic (velocity-controlled) and isoinertial (dynamic constant external resistance) testing; students are guided in developing and evaluating new specialized protocols for assessing musculoskeletal function with an emphasis on velocity-spectrum and load-spectrum testing; data interpretation will be stressed. PREREQUISITES: EDPR 7523, EDPR 7541, EXSS 7201, or permission of instructor.

7220-8220. Advanced Considerations of Skeletal Muscle Structure and Function. (3). In-depth study of the skeletal muscle system; follows EXSS 7201 and covers gross, cellular, and molecular responses and adaptations of skeletal muscle of various types of human exercise; detailed information critical to the graduate student specializing in or interested in human skeletal muscle and exercise.

7230-8230. Exercise Endocrinology. (3). Introduces principles of hormonal regulation of human physiological function and methods of assessing endocrine status; examines hormonal responses and adaptations to exercise and physical activity in healthy and diseased humans, testing and analysis procedures, and human exercise responses.

7240-8240. Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Disease: Pathophysiology and Interventions. (3). In-depth review of atherosclerosis and associated clinical manifestations; prevention and treatment emphasizing exercise, nutrient, and pharmacological therapy. PREREQUISITE: Permision of instructor.

7250-8250. Motor Control: A Behavioral Emphasis. (3). Analysis of theoretical and empirical basis for the psychological mechanisms underlying movement control and skill development. PREREQUISITE:Permission of instructor.

7532-8532. Research Methods in Sport Neuromechanics. (3). Hands-on research methods training, including technological training in neuromechanical data collection and analysis; tests reliability and validity of data obtained using different technologies to examine acute response and chronic adaptation to exercise. PREREQUISITES: EDPR 7123 and EXSS 7201, or permission of instructor.

7542-8542. Advanced Kinesiology. (3). (PHED 7542). Analysis of mechanical factors related to body motions using experimentation and computer analysis of biophysical data; applications-intensive course involving collaboration between a faculty member and one or more students. PREREQUISITE: EDPR 7523, 7541 or permission of instructor.

†7800. Internship in Exercise and Sport Science. (3). Directed laboratory experience focusing on development of knowledge, skills, and techniques needed to function as Exercise and Sport Science specialist in public or private settings.

7902-11--8902-11. Special Topics in Exercise and Sport Science. (1-3). (PHED 7903-13). Current topics in exercise and sport science. May be repeated with a change in topic. See online class listings for topic.

†7950. Special Project in Exercise and Sport Science. (1-6). Functional study of a topic or problem in exercise and sport science that significantly relates to student’s professional goals. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

†8081. Independent Study. (1-6)/ Collaborative research with faculty within the major to include planning, design, management, analysis, and reporting of research. May be repeated as often as desired, but only 9 credit hours count toward the degree. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

† Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
‡Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

6202-20. Workshops in Health. (1-3). (HLTH 6202-20). Selected phases of health promotion through group study; in-depth study of areas of interest and need for persons in health promotion and related fields.

6902-11 . Special Topics in Health Promotion. (3). Current topics in health promotion. May be repeated with change in topic. See online class listings for topic.

‡7122. Current Readings in Health Promotion. (3). (HLTH 7122). Directed readings in health promotion; material selected to strengthen areas of study. May be repeated for maximum of 9 credits.

†7142. Seminar in Health Promotion. (1-3). (HLTH 7142). Graduate seminar in health promotion.

‡7152. Special Problems in Health Promotion. (3). Independent study and/or research project on selected health problems or issues. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

7182. Health Promotion. (3). (FITW 7182). Introduction to broad and challenging academic discipline and profession of health promotion; explores theories of behavior and change, ethical and professional considerations, as well as fundamentals of program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

7702. Contemporary Health Issues. (3). (HLTH 7702). Extensive examination of timely and important issues in the health promotion area.

7703. Lifetime Physical Activity and Health. (3). Introduces classroom health promotion, including approaches to policy making, program development and implementation, practice of self-care, behavioral and attitudinal change, and health enhancement. PREREQUISITE: Admission to TEP or licensed to teach.

7704. Integrating Healthy Behaviors into Everyday Life. (3). Examines theories of behavior change, barriers to behavior change, how behaviors and individual risk factors affect chronic disease, how our environment affects health behaviors, and how to critique health information in order to synthesize nutrition, activity, and healthy behavior.

7710. Event Planning and Program Promotion. (3). Introduction to program promotion techniques and event planning strategies; focuses on techniques and requirements for planning and conducting health promotion campaigns and special events such as meetings, corporate events, professional conferences, community functions, state/national initiatives, and sponsorships.

7712. Epidemiology. (3). (HLTH 7712). Introduction to selected diseases of special concern in public health practice with emphasis on epidemiologic models and methods. PREREQUISITE: Introductory statistics, HLTH 7802, EDRS or EDPR 7521, or permission of instructor.

7722. Health Intervention Theories and Applications. (3). (HLTH 7722). Examination of an array of health theories and their applications to relevant health problems and prevention-intervention programs; these theoretical frameworks will be critiqued in some depth.

7732-8732. Randomized Clinical Trials in Health and Sport Science. (3). Provides thorough grounding in planning and executing randomized clinical trials pertaining to design, conducting, evaluation, and resource acquisition. PREREQUISITES: EDPR 7523, 7541, or permission of instructor.

†7800. Internship in Health Promotion. (3-6). Directed field experience focusing on development of knowledge, skills, and techniques needed to function as health promotion specialist in public or private settings.

7902-11. Special Topics in Health Promotion. (1-3). (HLTH 7092-11). Current topics in health promotion. May be repeated with a change in topic. See online class listings for topic.

†7950. Special Project in Health Promotion. (1-6). A functional study of a topic or problem in health promotion that significantly relates to the student's professional goals. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

† Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
‡Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.

6001-6006. Special Topics in Nutrition. (3). Current topics in nutrition. May be repeated with change in topic. See online class listings for topic.

6602. Community Nutrition (3). (HMEC, CSED 6602). Nutritional problems and practices of diverse ethnic, age, and socioeconomic groups; educational skill development for intervention; local, regional, national, international agencies that address these nutritional needs. PREREQUISITE: CSED 2202 or permission of instructor.

6702. Food Production Internship. (3). (HMEC, CSED 6702). Supervised field experience in an area of food production and service preparation for ServSafe, a food safety and sanitation certification.

6722. Catering Internship. (3) (HMEC, CSED 6702). Supervised field experience in catering. PREREQUISITES: HMEC 3602, 4502 OR CSED 3602, 4502.

6902. Study Tour in Foods and Nutrition. (1-3). (HMEC, CSED 6900). On-the scene knowledge about foods and nutrition. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Only 6 hours applicable to degree. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

7204. Life Span Nutrition. (3). Food, nutrition, and human behavior in the development of individuals throughout the life span; economic, social and environmental bases for intervention in development of food habits; nutrition assessment methods; current issues and controversies in nutrition, and prevention of nutrition-related problems and conditions. PREREQUISITE: Student must meet ADA Didactic Program in Dietetics requirements or permission of instructor.

7205 Nutrition Care Process I. (3) (CSED 7205). Didactic and laboratory methods in the selection, performance, and interpretation of nutrition assessment techniques. PREREQUISITE: Enrollment in the Dietetic Internship and Residency Program.

7206. Lifetime Nutrition and Health. (3). Equips teachers with nutrition knowledge, skills, and application needed to promote health learning. PREREQUISITE: Admitted to TEP or licensed to teach.

7212. Applied Nutrition for Health. (3). (HMEC, CSED 7212). Basic principles of nutrition and their applications to health and fitness. Not applicable to nutrition concentration.

7214. Methods in Nutrition Education. (3). Development of effective practitioner skills in nutrition education for groups and individuals in clinical and community settings. Emphasis on demonstration, practice, and feedback. PREPREQUISITE: Enrollment in the Dietetic Internship and Residency Program or completion of an ADA approved dietetic internship.

7305. Nutrition Care Process II. (3). Integration of principles of anatomy, normal and pathophysiology, biochemistry, psychology, anthropology, epidemiology, and foods science with a survey of current nutritional, medical, and pharmacological treatments in the prevention, treatment, and management of diseases and disorders of the body systems. PREREQUISITE: Enrollment in the Dietetic Internship and Residency Program or completion of an ADA approved dietetic internship.

7405. Pharmacology for Nutrition Professionals. (3). Introduction to pharmaceutical sciences including general principles and phases of drug action, drug and nutrient interactions, pharmaceutical issues in nutrition support, supplement/herbal issues, and highlights of commonly prescribed medication that are used in medical condition which have a nutrition component. PREREQUISITE: Enrollment in the Dietetic Internship and Residency Program or completion of an ADA approved dietetic internship.

7412-8412. Cellular Nutrition I. (3) (CSED 7412). Generation, storage, and use of energy; metabolism of carbohydrate, protein, fat, and other macro and micronutrients; control of metabolic processes in normal, anabolic, and catabolic conditions. PREREQUISITE: Student must meet ADA Didactic Program in Dietetics requirements or permission of instructor.

7415. Professional Issues in Nutrition. (3). Survey of professional issues for clinical dietitians. Topics covered will include ethics, reimbursement, communicating nutrition information to the public, professional development and participation, entrepreneurship, marketing, and developing business plans. PREREQUISITE: Enrollment in the Dietetic Internship and Residency Program.

7422-8422. Cellular Nutrition II. (3). (CSED 7422). Cellular and subcellular metabolism of the micro-nutrients; digestion, absorption, transport, utilization, and excretion of vitamins and minerals; interrelationships of micro- and macronutrients; recent advances in micronutrient research. PREREQUISITE: Student must meet the ADA Didactic Program in Dietetics requirements of permission of instruction.

†7481. Clinical Internship in Nutrition. (1-9). (CSED 7481). Directed clinical experience (100 hours per credit) in health care settings serving children, adolescent, and adults in clinical and community settings, as well as administration of nutrition services. Emphasis on nutrition in growth and development, maintenance of wellness, and prevention and treatment of disease and disability. May be repeated for up to 9 hours of credit. PREREQUISITE: Enrollment in the Dietetic Internship and Residency Program and completion of 24 hours of coursework.

7482. Clinical Residency in Nutrition. (1). Individualized clinical experience (120 hours) designed at an advanced level to enhance self-direction in learning and to develop advanced competence in area of individual interest. PREREQUISITE: Student must have completed an ADA accredited dietetic internship.

7522. Advanced Food Systems Management. (3). (CSED 7522). Detailed overview of current food service management systems with particular emphasis on hospital system internships. PREREQUISITE: NUTR 6602.

7950. Master's Project in Clinical Nutrition. (3). A functional study of a topic or problem in clinical nutrition that significantly relates to the student's professional goal. PREREQUISITE: Students must be in the final semester of the Clinical Nutrition Master's program and have completed EDPR 7523.

7001. Applied Scientific Principles in Physical Education. (3). Applied study of structure and function of human body, including mechanical and physiological principles of human movement, motor learning, and psychological and sociological aspects of physical education.

7002. Curriculum in Physical Education. (3). Study of different curricular models and how to set up yearly and unit plans.

7003. Principles of Teaching Individual and Team Sports. (3). Augments physical educators’ skills, knowledge, and attitudes about individual and team sports and the techniques of teaching these activities to different age groups.

7004. Learner Assessment in School-Based Physical Education. (3). Provides students with a range of tools to assess school children in psychomotor, cognitive, affective, and fitness areas.

7005. Teaching Strategies in Educational Gymnastics and Dance. (3). Prepares students to teach educational gymnastics and dance in school settings, as well as providing opportunities to develop individual skills.

7006. Instructional Strategies and Approaches in Physical Education. (3). Provides students with a range of instructional models that can be used in teaching physical education.

7007. Advanced Clinical Practicum in PETE. (3-9). Full-time, planned, and supervised experience in a physical education setting for K-12 certified students, the majority already placed in a school setting; supervision by HMSE faculty. COREQUISITE: PETE 7008.

7008. Physical Education Professional Seminar. (1). Includes a range of professional issues and the development of a professional portfolio. COREQUISITE: PETE 7007.

NOTE: The following courses may be applied toward a master’s degree.

†7152. Special Problems in Physical Education Teacher Education. (3). Independent study or research or both on selected physical education problems or issues, providing advanced knowledge and/or experiences. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

7133. Current Readings in PETE. (3). Directed readings in area of physical education teacher education; materials selected to strengthen areas of study. PREREQUISITE: Permission of the instructor.

7142. Seminar in PETE. (1-3). May be repeated when topic changes for a maximum of 3 credits.

7201. Theoretical and Instructional Models in Physical Education. (3). Study and reflection on models of instruction unique to physical education: large class sizes, open indoor and outdoor settings, and greater diversity of students and learning styles; emphasis on reading, discussion, and application based on understanding instructional strategies and various instructional models for physical education.

7202. Advanced Analysis of Curriculum Models in Physical Education. (3). Study and reflection on current curriculum models in physical education, including a study and critical analysis of developmentally appropriate curriculum specific to physical education.

7203. Learner Assessment and Program Evaluation in Physical Education. (3). Study and reflection on assessment and evaluation strategies used in physical education and to provide teachers and researchers with knowledge and skills necessary to conduct both process and product evaluation of physical activity.

7204. Instructional Supervision in Physical Education. (3). Study and reflection on models of instructional supervision in physical education, including systematic supervision, rationale, models, research, and clinical supervision and evaluation of teachers, to provide an empirical base for the development of the physical education systematic supervision model.

7205. Issues in Urban Physical Education. (3). Considers the complex problems and unique possibilities that face physical education teachers and students in culturally diverse urban settings, examining different theoretical perspectives and practical approaches and their relationship to the success of children and youth in urban schools.

7501. Advanced Organization and Analysis of Instruction in Physical Education. (3). The teaching-learning process in physical education, focusing on teacher behaviors, student behaviors, academic learning time, teacher effectiveness as documented in both short and long term process-product studies, functional curriculum in the schools, descriptive analysis of coaches and athletes, and case study approaches.

7902-7911. Special Topics in PETE. (3). Important topics in Physical Education Teacher Education. May be repeated with a change in topic; see online class listings for topics.

†7950. Special Project in Physical Education Teacher Education. (1-6). Functional study of a topic or problem in physical education that significantly relates to student's professional goals. PREREQUISITE: Completion of 18 credit hours in the program or permission of instructor.

† Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

6001. Sport Sales and Revenue Production I. (3). Analyzes and produces skills essential to revenue production and sales processes commonly found in the sport business. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

6001. Sport Sales and Revenue Production II. (3). Focuses on producing skills essential to managing existing customer sales commonly found in sport business. PREREQUISITE: SLC 6001.

6102-11. Workshops in Sport and Leisure Commerce. (1-6). (RECR 6705-15). Selected phases of sport and leisure commerce through group study, in-depth study in area of interest and need for leaders in sport and leisure commerce. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

6902-11. Special Topics in Sport and Leisure Commerce. (1-3). (RECR 6905-15). Current topics in sport and leisure commerce. May be repeated with change in topic. See online class listings for topic.

†7142. Seminar in Sport and Leisure Commerce. (1-3). (RECR 7145). May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.

‡7152. Special Problems in Sport and Leisure Commerce. (1-3). (RECR 7155). Independent study or research, or both, on selected sport and leisure commerce problems and issues. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

7165. Advanced Perspective on Sport, Leisure & Commerce and the Global City. (3). Provides and understanding of synergies and disjunctures between the US and the UK sport and leisure marketplace; addresses cultural negotiations and promotional strategizing of corporations that attempt to secure a presence within multiple locales and the work of cultural intermediaries. PREREQUISITE: SLC 7321 or permission of instructor.

7175. Advanced Management of Sport and Leisure Organizations in International Perspective. (3). Provides a critical understanding of how management of sport and leisure organizations is carried out in a European context; students will gain critical knowledge of the global environment in which the US sport industry exists and the specific urban issues that frame the UK marketplace. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

7321. Theoretical Foundations of Sport and Leisure. (3). Influence of historical, philosophical, and social elements upon sport and leisure management policies, practices, and programs. PREREQUISITE: Fully admitted students in Sport and Leisure Commerce program.

7331. Sport and Leisure as Promotional Culture. (3). Examination of popular sport practices and representations as both the products and producers of particular social, historical, economic, technological, and political arrangements; contribution to the formation of contextually specific class, race, gender, and nation based identities and experiences.

7341. Commercial Recreation and Travel Tourism. (3). Survey of commercial leisure services with special emphasis placed on travel and tourism; sports and athletics, theaters, fitness centers, amusement and theme parks, aquatic areas, risk recreation, and historical areas, and the travel and tourism industry.

7351. Gender and Sexuality in Sport and Leisure. (3). (SLC 7201). Relationship between sport, leisure, and the dominant gender practices, experiences, and identities that structure everyday life within contemporary society. PREREQUISITE: SLC 7321, 7331, or permission of instructor.

7361. Race and Ethnicity in Sport and Leisure. (3). Influence of sport and leisure on construction of differentiated racial and ethnic identities and experiences in contemporary American society, focusing on the way sport and leisure provide contexts in which dominant understandings of race and ethnicity are introduced, naturalized, and reproduced. PREREQUISITE: SLC 7321, 7331, or permission of instructor.

7371. Sport and Leisure in the Global Marketplace (3). Cultural production, meaning, promotion, and consumption of sport and leisure across contrasting social, political, and economic systems; relative position of sport and leisure industries at cultural interstices in the emerging global village including the phenomena of cultural conflict, cultural resistance, and cultural imperialism. PREREQUISITE: SLC 7321; and 7331 or permission of instructor.

7420. Fundamentals of Sports and Leisure Commerce. (3). (SLC 7332). Basic market concepts with applications to sport and leisure organizations, including urban sport and leisure market consumer behavior, strategic market planning, marketing mix component integration, and market information management. PREREQUISITE: MKTG 3010 and 4901 (or equivalents); or MKTG 7060; or permission of instructor.

7440. Sport and Leisure Promotions and Information Services. (3). A study of marketing communication principles and practices as they relate to sport and leisure from a theoretical, as well as practical perspective; special emphasis on building and maintaining effective media relations, advertising, sponsorship, licensing, public relations, sales, and after-marketing tactics.

7503. Strategic Management of Sport & Leisure Organizations. (3). Analysis of theoretical and practical issues relevant to management and administration of sport and leisure organizations; application of organizational analysis, managing change and external environments; understanding and managing power and organizational culture of sport and leisure commerce.

‡7600. Current Readings in Sport and Leisure. (3). (RECR 7135 or PHED 7133). Directed readings in the area of sport and leisure; materials related to strengthen areas of study. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.

7603. Administration of Athletics. (3). Representative athletic administration procedure for colleges, public school systems, and municipal athletic leagues; fiscal procedures and business management.

†7605. Practicum in Sport and Leisure Commerce. (3). (RECR 7605). Culminating experience allows students to demonstrate knowledge and skills in an appropriate professional setting based on their training ans skills. Should be conducted after all other course work is complete.

7653. Managing Leisure and Sport Areas and Facilities. (3). (7100). Advanced management and operation of leisure and sport areas and facilities, emphasizing comprehensive planning, design, maintenance, and inspection of areas and facilities.

7800. Computer Applications in Sport and Leisure Commerce. (3). (RECR 7800). Evolution, current application, and future potential of computers for sport and leisure commerce.

7902-11. Special Topics in Sport and Leisure Commerce. (RECR 7905-15). (1-3). Current topics in sport and leisure commerce. May be repeated with change in topic. See online class listings for topic.

†7950. Special Project in Sport and Leisure Commerce. (1-6). A functional study of a topic or problem in sport and leisure that significantly relates to the student’s professional goals. PREREQUISITE: Permission of instructor.

† Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
‡Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.