ERS 664 - Disability Sport in the 20th Century: A Global Perspective
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Credits: 3
Offered in Fall & Spring
There are two versions of this course: an undergraduate and graduate version. If you are in the graduate program, be sure to take this course at the 600 level. If you are a student in the minor who would like to enter the MS program, contact Dr. Robert Arnhold so that you can take this course at the 600 level in your senior year.
ERS 668 - Advanced Study of Disability in Physical Activity
This course is designed to actively engage the learners in discussion and dialogue of new and emerging high-incidence disabilities that are prevalent in the schools, communities, and physical activity facilities. The course will provide students with an understanding and an ability to assess, design, implement, and evaluate individualized programs of physical activity for individuals with emerging disabilities that face the community.
Prerequisites: ERS 275.
Credits: 3
Offered in Spring
There are two versions of this course: an undergraduate and graduate version. If you are in the graduate program, be sure to take this course at the 600 level. If you are a student in the minor who would like to enter the MS program, contact Dr. Robert Arnhold so that you can take this course at the 600 level in your senior year.
ERS 670 - Lifespan Physical Activity and Disability
This course is designed to investigate the physical, social, psychological, and emotional needs of individuals with disabilities at key developmental milestones across the lifespan. Students will study the concept of transition from one life event to another related to health promotion and physical activity.
Credits: 3
Offered in Spring
ERS 685 - Fundraising/Grant Writing in Adapted Physical Activity
This course is designed to develop competencies in fund raising strategies utilizing grant writing skills geared toward corporations and charitable foundations. Students will study the specific skills needed to develop a funding concept, preparation of the proposal, and the establishment of relationships with potential donors.
Credits: 3
Offered in Fall
ERS 694 - Health Promotion for Persons with Disabilities
This course is designed to address changes in international and national trends in public health related to health promotion and physical activity for individuals with disabilities. Students will study emerging and critical trends and research in adapted physical activity related to health promotion and physical activity of individuals with disabilities.
Credits: 3
Offered in Fall
ERS 698 - Special Topics in Adapted Physical Activity
This course is designed to address emerging special topics in the field of adapted physical activity such as outdoor education for persons with disabilities, international trends in services and supports, accessibility, and other issues. Topics will be selected based upon their relevance to current issues in the field.
Credits: 3
Offered in Spring
ERS 740 - Application of Research for Practicing APA Specialists
This course is designed to provide the learners with the competencies, skills, and abilities to read, understand, and interpret current and emerging research in the field of adapted physical activity. Students will study the analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of the results of research and its impact on the application of physical activity for individuals with disabilities will be discussed.
Credits: 3
Offered in Fall
ERS 745 - Leadership Training in Adapted Physical Activity
This course is designed to prepare professionals for a variety of emerging and expanding leadership opportunities in physical activity, wellness, and health promotion for athletes, and the physically active, and physical activity for individuals with disabilities. Students will study conflict resolution, negotiation skills, and teamwork skills in developing leadership qualities.
Credits: 3
Offered in Spring
ERS 750 - Internship
Supervised in-depth practical experience which provides the opportunity to practice and/or apply Exercise Science career-oriented skills in selected agencies or institutions.
Prerequisites: Approval by permission of internship supervisor based upon completed coursework, previous experience and demonstrated readiness to undertake responsibilities involved in internship.Credits: 6
Offered in Summer