Sport Studies, Minor

15 hours, including SPRS, KNSS and COMM courses

15 hours

Socio-cultural aspects of sport, including socialization process, social issues, reflection of social values and interaction with other social institutions.

A study of ethical issues within the sport and leisure context. Topics will include moral reasoning and ethical decision making, the role of ethics in the sports and leisure industry, sportsmanship, aud ethical and unethical behavior in sport. More specific topics will include, cheating and deception, the use of performance-enhancing drugs and techniques, gamesmanship, violence, the economics of sports, ethical issues in youth sports, and the role of the coach as an authority figure.

This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and understanding of the practical skills needed to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer Certification Exam. The course presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client’s unique health, fitness, and goals. This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to design programs to help individuals improve cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength and endurance, movement, flexibility, posture, balance, and core function. At the completion of the course student will be prepared to “sit” for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam.