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NUTR 633 - Nutrition in Disease
Credit(s): 4
When Offered: Fall
Principles of nutrition applied in management of disease syndromes which may be influenced by diet. Emphasis on pathophysiology.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 140 , CHEM 111 and CHEM 112 , NUTR 100 and NUTR 322 ; or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: (Same as NUTR 433 )
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PARK 100 - Fundamentals of Park and Recreation Administration
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As needed
Historical development of recreation, leisure services and recreation resources. Philosophies of leisure, recreation and play. Survey of organized recreation delivery systems in public, non-profit, private and commercial settings. Career opportunities examined.
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PARK 110 - Introduction to Park Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Odd
Introduction to planning and organizing a park management program. Methods of maintaining and operating various park and recreation facilities in public and private settings. Includes design and scheduling personnel management and training preventive and/or corrective maintenance, law enforcement, vandalism control, fire protection, litter and garbage control.
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PARK 200 - Recreation Leadership, Programming, and Interpretation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall - Even
Presentation of the concepts, principles, practices and potentials of effective leadership, programming, and interpretation in recreation activities. Techniques of leadership, programming, and interpretation for working with groups and individuals. Application of these techniques to given situations.
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PARK 220 - Outdoor Recreation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
To develop a wide variety of certifiable skills in a number of outdoor activities such as orienteering, back-packing, camping, rappelling, canoeing, kayaking and problem solving. Weekend camping and canoeing trips required.
Prerequisite(s): Must be a good swimmer.
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PARK 300 - Technological Applications in PARK
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring - Even
Application of the microcomputer technology to several course subject areas taught in PARK to include design, park management, recreation programming, financing, managing and marketing.
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PARK 310 - Recreation Area Design and Comprehensive Planning
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: As Needed
Principles of planning, design and layout of recreation areas and facilities. Emphasis on site analysis and design of areas and facilities according to function, need, use and spatial arrangement. Special attention will be given to the study of recreation needs analysis for comprehensive recreation plans.
Prerequisite(s): PARK 300 .
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PARK 315 - Special Event Management in PRA
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Principles and techniques for planning, promoting, marketing and implementing special events in the park and recreation setting. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of these techniques in special events on and off campus.
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PARK 321 - Landscape Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: As Needed
Principles and techniques for maintenance of residential, commercial and institutional landscapes. Emphasis will be placed on landscape maintenance involving turf, flowers, ground covers, shrubs and trees. Discussion will include maintenance of playgrounds, natural areas, trails, golf courses, pools and other public facilities.
Crosslisted With: PLSC 321
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PARK 400 - Advanced Interpretation of Natural and Cultural Resources
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring - Odd
Advanced principles and techniques used to communicate natural and cultural history, ecological features and environmental awareness to park visitors. Methods of gathering, analysis and presentation of information. Planning, construction, and use of audiovisual equipment, exhibits and related interpretive devices. Students are required to write reports and give oral presentations.
Prerequisite(s): PARK 200 .
Crosslisted With: PARK 600
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PARK 401 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in the field of parks, recreation, and administration. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required May be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
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PARK 402 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only by arrangement prior to registration.
Application of the scientific method and techniques of research to investigation of problems in the field of parks, recreation, and administration. Restricted to students with demonstrated ability to conduct a supervised research problem. Preparation of project outline and presentation of written and oral reports are required May be used for Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources Fellows Research Program.
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PARK 410 - Advanced Park Management
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Study of financial resources, legal aspects, organization, budgeting and management of parks. Marketing of recreation products and services. An introduction to hospitality services also provided.
Prerequisite(s): PARK 110 .
Crosslisted With: PARK 610
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PARK 430 - Supervised Field Experience
Credit(s): 3-12
Lecture Hours: 3-12
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Supervised study in an operational setting with an approved agency. Emphasis on application of principles of park and recreation administration and of selected aspects of park management and preparation of a comprehensive analysis of a specific problem. Joint evaluation by on-the-job and academic supervisors.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and instructor’s approval.
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PHIL 110 - Adventure of Ideas: Historical
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A historical introduction to philosophy course covering classical Greek, Asian, medieval, and early modern philosophical thought. Philosophers covered include Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Hume, and Kant.
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PHIL 120 - Adventure of Ideas: Contemporary
(TBR: PHIL 1030)
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A topical introduction to philosophy course covering recent philosophical discussions of God’s existence, mind, free will, knowledge, morality and government.
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PHIL 130 - Ethics and Race
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
An introductory course which explores the morality of race relations in America, from the points of view of secular and religious value systems. The goal of the course is the enhancement of understanding and philosophical rigor in matters of values among races.
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PHIL 160 - Exploring Ethics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A topical introduction to the main theories and problems in ethics, including utilitarian, Kantian, and virtue theories, and contemporary issues such as abortion, euthanasia, animal rights and environmental ethics.
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PHIL 300 - Questions of Right and Wrong
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Advanced investigation of questions about the nature and foundations of morality, with applications to contemporary moral controversies. Topics discussed may include religion and morality, gender and morality, moral relativism vs. objectivism, consequentialism vs nonconsequentialism, and applied ethical issues in bioethics and environmental ethics.
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PHIL 301 - Major Religions of the World
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A survey of the history and philosophy of major living religions: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Crosslisted With: RLST 301
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PHIL 305 - Logic
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
An examination of argumentation, with emphasis on identifying, analyzing, and evaluating arguments. Topics include argument diagrams, informal fallacies, syllogistic logic, propositional logic, truth tables, quantification, inductive logic, and modal logic.
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PHIL 310 - Aesthetics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
A basic course in aesthetics, dealing with such conceptual issues as the criteria of identity for works of art, the idea of style, of expression, the notion of aesthetic attitude, the relevance of artists’ intentions to interpretation and truth in literature and the arts. Analysis of these and similar notions with reference to examples from various art forms (painting, music, literature, etc. ). Written reports and oral presentations are required.
Crosslisted With: FA 310
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PHIL 314 - The Ancient and Medieval Mind
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An examination of the leading philosophical ideas from ancient Greece through the medieval period. Figures may include pre-Socratic philosophers, Plato, Aristotle, Hellenistic philosophers, Augustine, Maimonides, and Aquinas.
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PHIL 315 - The Modern Mind
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An examination of the leading philosophical ideas of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries; the scientific revolution, Descartes, Spinoza, Liebniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume and Kant.
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PHIL 316 - The Contemporary Mind
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An examination of the leading philosophical ideas of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries in both the analytic and continental traditions. Philosophers include Hegel, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre, Derrida, Russell, Moore, Wittgenstein, Quine, Seale.
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PHIL 320 - Traces of God
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An examination of key issues in the philosophy of religion, including arguments for God’s existence or non-existence, the nature of God, the relationship between faith and reason, religious diversity, belief in the after-life, and non-Western approaches to religion.
Crosslisted With: RLST 320
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PHIL 325 - What Do We Know?
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A course in contemporary epistemology that examines the philosophical questions “What do I Know?” and “What should I believe?” Special consideration is given to knowledge and rational belief in the domains of morality, science, and religion.
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PHIL 330 - Love, Sexuality and Living
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A contemporary study of relationships, particularly those of love, human sexuality, caring, authenticity, friendship, family, fellowship, creative living and appreciation/ manipulation. Position paper required.
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PHIL 340 - Death, Suffering and Evil
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An examination of the problem of evil from theistic, atheistic, theological and skeptical perspectives. May include selections from the Book of Job, Aquinas, Hume, Dostoevsky, Camus, and Wiesel.
Crosslisted With: RLST 340
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PHIL 350 - Bioethics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Discussion of major ethical controversies in biology and health care including abortion, euthanasia, human cloning, stem cell research, genetic manipulation, allocation of medical resources, and medical paternalism.
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PHIL 355 - Ethics and the Environment
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As needed
Discussion of major ethical issues regarding nature and the environment, including the value of nature, human treatment of animals, natural resource management, anthropocentrism, species and biodiversity, population growth, global poverty, and climate change.
Crosslisted With: NRM 355
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PHIL 370 - God and Human Happiness
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Studies in selected philosophers, religious thinkers and religious texts where a primary concern is the nature of human happiness and its relationships to beliefs about God or the ultimately real. Texts may include works from such philosophers as Plato or Nietzsche, such authors as Tolstoy or O’Connor and such texts as the New Testament or the Bhagavad Gita. Issues may include the relative importance of moral or non-moral goodness for happiness, the nature of God or ultimate reality as it bears upon human life and destiny and related issues. Position paper required.
Crosslisted With: RLST 370
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PHIL 380 - Topics in the Philosophy and History of Religion [Selected Topics]
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Intensive coverage of issues in the philosophy of religion (such as the theistic attributes, theistic proofs, religious language) or in the history of religion (such as non-Western religious traditions, eras of reform, the history of interpretation). Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six hours.
Crosslisted With: RLST 380
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PHIL 385 - Topics in the History of Philosophy [Selected Topics] [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Intensive coverage of individual philosophers or of periods only surveyed or not covered in PHIL 314 , PHIL 315 , and PHIL 316 , such as Plato, Descartes, German Idealism, and Wittgenstein. Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six hours.
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PHIL 395 - Philosophy Goes to the Movies
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An examination of philosophical elements in film. The course will focus on how these media confront traditional philosophical questions about such issues as good and evil, the existence of God, the possibility of knowledge of self and the real, the nature of time. The ways in which the structure of these media themselves raise philosophical questions may also be addressed. Students will be required to attend out of class screenings of assigned films.
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PHIL 410 - Political Philosophy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A course covering classical and contemporary political philosophers on key topics such as justice, the social contract, natural rights, revolution, legal positivism, socialism, anarchism, and minimal government.
Crosslisted With: POSC 401
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PHIL 430 - Science and Human Values
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A course in philosophy of science that examines the philosophical foundations of science and the philosophical implications of the natural and social sciences for morality, religion, and society.
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PHIL 440 - Topics in African-American and Feminist Studies
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An examination of the status of African Americans, including a focus on such matters as economic, social, political and educational status. An exploration of the global status of women and the effects on women of major social institutions.
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PHIL 450 - Existentialism and Human Experience
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A course in existentialism and phenomenology: Topics include existentialism’s worldview, human responsibility, the phenomenological method, and the meaning of life. Figures may include Kierkegaard, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Nietzsche, Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, Beauvoir, Merleau Ponty.
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PHIL 460 - Mind, Knowledge and Reality
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A course in contemporary metaphysics and epistemology. Possible topics covered include individuality, externality, temporality, objectivity, the problem of material constitution, minds, persons, freewill, the nature of knowledge, naturalistic epistemology, and skepticism.
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PHIL 470 - Internship in Race Relations
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Experience with local, state, national, and international authorities in matters of race relations. Internship is under the supervision of faculty. Course performance is based on an agreement between student and instructor which stipulates specific academic and work assignments.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor and either PHIL 130 or PHIL 440 .
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PHIL 484 - Public Philosophy Internship
Credit(s): 0-3
Lecture Hours: 0-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Students working with a professional mentor on a project of local, regional, or national significance that explores the presence of philosophy in public life. Repeatable up to three credits with the permission of the department chair.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of instructor.
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PHIL 490 - Topics in Philosophy [Selected Topics]
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Studies in selected issues in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, aesthetics and philosophy of science, such as philosophy of mind, theories of truth, cognitive relativism, concepts of virtues, literary theory and the like, with each seminar devoted to one such topic. Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed six hours.
Crosslisted With: PHIL 690
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Physical Activity |
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PACT 112 - Scuba I-Open Water
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Laws of physics that relate to diving, medical aspects of diving, decompression and recompression, aquatic environment and basic rescue techniques Certification: PADI. To be certified, a student must complete a weekend practical exercise at a dive location. May not be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
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PACT 113 - Scuba II-Advanced Scuba and Rescue
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Comprehensive study of factors involved in open water diving including the safety factors associated with night diving, search and recovery, compass navigation and natural navigation. Certification: PADI. To be certified, a student must complete a weekend exercise at a dive location. May not be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval and PACT 112 .
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PACT 114 - Scuba III-Dive Master
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Knowledge, skill and safety factors involved in conducting underwater tours and dive trips for groups. First aid and CPR training for diving accidents, emergency entry and retrieval of divers from the water. Certification: PADI. To be certified, a student must complete a weekend practical exercise at a dive location. May not be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): PACT 113 and instructor’s approval.
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PACT 115 - Swimming
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
For all students at the beginning non-swimmer levels. A proficiency test administered the first day of class. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 116 - Lifeguard Training
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Provides entry level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding, Advanced First Aid, and CPR and AED are available upon successful completion of the course. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 117 - Water Safety Instructor
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Prepares instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross swimming and water safety programs to participants of all ages and abilities. Upon successful completion of the course participants will have high-level swim strokes and stroke mechanics as well as possess certification to conduct swimming lessons.
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PACT 118 - Judo I
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Beginning judo. Course emphasizes physical and mental skills utilized in the judo training. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 119 - Martial Arts I
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Beginning martial arts. Course emphasizes physical and mental skills utilized in the martial arts. May not be repeated for credit.
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PACT 120 - Martial Arts II
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Intermediate and advanced martial arts skill development. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 121 - Marksmanship/Weapons
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: Four hours lecture/lab.
When Offered: As Needed
Instruction in the history of weapons, firearms, safety, various types of military weapons. Basic rifle marksmanship including the various types of firing positions, federal and state firearm laws and the U. S. Army Qualification Course with the M16 rifle. Freshman and sophomores are encouraged to participate because of their eligibility as it relates to possible ROTC financial benefits. May not be repeated for credit.
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PACT 122 - Aerobic Walking/Jogging
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A course designed to promote health and longevity. Emphasis on the development of an individual walking or jogging program as an aerobic activity to promote cardiovascular endurance and flexibility. Emphasis on body composition and diet. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 123 - Hydrorobics
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A vital program for health and longevity emphasizing cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, body composition and diet control. An aerobic fitness opportunity for students who cannot participate in traditional aerobic activities due to physical limitations. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 124 - Rhythmic Aerobics
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A program of vigorous choreographed movements and steps to music designed to improve or maintain cardiovascular endurance, agility, flexibility, balance, strength, rhythm and coordination. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 125 - Weight Training
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Instruction in the safe performance of a variety of resistance training exercises and programs. Emphasis on development of proper training techniques and understanding of fitness training principles for meeting individual fitness goals. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 126 - Archery
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Development and refinement of the skills of archery. Emphasis on aiming techniques, safety, rules, equipment and tournament competition. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 127 - Advanced Archery
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Development of knowledge and skills used for hunting and competitive target shooting. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 128 - Badminton
Credit(s): 2
When Offered: Spring
Development of the skills and strategies of badminton. Emphasis on rules, safety and sportsmanship necessary to play both competitively and recreationally. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 129 - Advanced Judo
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Course develops the knowledge and skills required for advanced competence in Judo. Training emphasizes falling, throwing, mat and sparring techniques. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): PACT 118 or instructor’s approval.
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PACT 130 - Hapkido
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Course teaches the basic skills and knowledge of self-defense. Combines the elements of Karate, Judo and other self-defense disciplines and prepares the student for advanced study of Hapkido. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 131 - Women’s Self-Defense
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
This class is designed to provide instruction relative to awareness of potentially dangerous situations. It will also provide the students with the opportunity to learn basic self-defense skills in the event there is an attack. May not be repeated for credit.
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PACT 132 - Advanced Women’s Self-Defense
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
The class is designed to provide continued instruction relative to awareness of potentially dangerous situations encountered on a daily basis. It will provide the student the opportunity to develop intermediate and advanced self-defense skills. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 133 - Tai Chi
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Meditation, exercise and stretching and self-defense techniques with emphasis on Tai Chi Chuan Form. This course also includes an introduction to Tai Chi history, types and characteristics. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 134 - Yoga/Stretching Techniques
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The practice of yoga techniques has been shown to increase strength and flexibility. In this course students will learn to perform several basic yoga poses as well as breathing techniques to calm, relax and reduce stress. Instruction according to Hatha Style, Iyengar yoga and Paranayama breathing. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 135 - Golf
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Development of the skills of golf. Emphasis on rules, safety and sportsmanship. Opportunities to practice at various local golf courses. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 136 - Intermediate Golf
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
To provide the student with an overview and understanding of golf rules, safety and sportsmanship. Opportunities to practice at various golf courses. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 137 - Basic Rifle Marksmanship
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: Two hours lecture/lab.
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Instruction in firearm safety, maintenance and care, and basic rifle marksmanship. This course is open to all UT Martin students, regardless of their affiliation with the U. S. Army or intention to seek a commission as an officer. Underclassmen are encouraged to inquire about their eligibility for Army ROTC scholarships and other financial benefits. May not be repeated for credit.
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PACT 138 - Country/Western and Line Dancing
Credit(s): 2
When Offered: As Needed
This course teaches the basic steps for a variety of dances performed to popular music. Dances will include steps done solo, with partners and in small groups. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 139 - Soccer
Credit(s): 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Development of the skills of soccer. Emphasis on rules, strategies, safety and sportsmanship necessary to play both competitively and recreationally. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 140 - Tumbling and Gymnastics
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Development of skills and safety in tumbling and gymnastics. Instruction for students with no previous background. May not be repeated for credit.
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PACT 141 - Ballroom/Swing Dance
Credit(s): 2
When Offered: As Needed
This course is designed to teach the beginning dancer how to perform basic ballroom dance steps. Dances that will be taught include the foxtrot, tango, waltz, cha-cha, rumba, two-step and the east and west coast swing. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 142 - Intermediate Gymnastics
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Development of skills and safety in the different gymnastic events for men and women. Beginning instruction at intermediate levels of difficulty. May not be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): PACT 140 or instructor’s approval.
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PACT 143 - Gymnastics for Cheerleading
Credit(s): 2
When Offered: As Needed
Techniques and skills applicable to cheerleading, including crowd communications, motivation and control, tumbling, partner stunts, jumps and pyramid building. An extension of the UT Martin Cheerleading Scholarship Program. Scholarship recipients take course fall semester only. May not be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Scholarship recipient or instructor’s approval.
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PACT 144 - Functional Weight Training
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Functional training attempts to adapt or develop exercises which allow individuals to perform the activities of daily living to move more efficiently, reduce the incidence of injury, improve balance and flexibility, build strength, and improve overall quality of life.
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PACT 145 - CardioKickboxing
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
In this course students will learn and execute stances, hand techniques and leg techniques that boxers and kickboxers use in training. These techniques will be coordinated with music to tone, lose weight, build self-esteem, increase flexibility and relieve stress. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 146 - Cardio Fitness
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Designed to promote health and longevity. Emphasizes the development of individual fitness program to promote cardiovascular endurance, body composition and diet. This course may be repeated for credit.
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PACT 147 - Boxercise
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Non-combative instruction in the use of Olympic-style boxing for circuit training. Emphasis on proper punching techniques, footwork and exercise for muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 148 - Pilates
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Instruction in mind-body exercises for the improvement of body awareness, posture, core strength and flexibility. Emphasizes proper breathing, body alignment and smooth movement techniques. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 149 - Clay Target
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
The primary focus of this course is to educate students on firearms safety, range safety rules, and regulations governing the sport. Safety training will include portions of the Tennessee Hunter Education course. Trap shooting will be the primary focus but skeet and other disciplines will be covered. Students will be expected to fire live rounds during class sessions held at the range.
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PACT 150 - Pickleball and Paddle Tennis
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Development of the skills and strategies of pickleball and paddle tennis. Emphasis on rules, strategies, safety and sportsmanship necessary to play both competitively and recreationally. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 151 - Faculty/Staff Fitness
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
The course encompasses a variety of different activities led by an instructor, done at your own pace and/or your own physical ability. Classes may include, but are not limited to the use of battling ropes, body bars, body weight, dumbbells, jump ropes, kettlebells, resistance bands and stability balls. Emphasis will be placed on improving or maintaining fitness levels, having fun, and learning about healthy living.
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PACT 152 - Snowskiing/Snowboarding
Credit(s): 2
When Offered: As Needed
Provides instruction in skiing and snowboarding for all ski levels from novice to advanced performers. In addition to providing instruction in skiing and snowboarding techniques, the course addresses safety considerations and the selection and fitting of equipment. Accompanying the formal instruction appropriate to the skill level will be free time opportunities for practice. This course is conducted at a ski resort during the break between fall and spring semesters. May be repeated for credit. An additional fee is required to cover the expense of the trip.
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PACT 153 - Run Your First 5k
Credit(s): 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A course emphasizing the development of a running program as an aerobic activity to promote health and longevity and to participate in a 5k race for the first time. This course will focus on periodization, overload, and specificity principles of running. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 154 - Disc Golf
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Students will learn the fundamentals of disc golf along with the basic rules and regulations. Students will also learn technique, strategy, etiquette, and physical benefits of the sport. May not be repeated for credit.
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PACT 155 - Racquetball
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Development of the skills of racquetball. Emphasis on rules, strategies, safety and sportsmanship necessary to play both competitively and recreationally. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 156 - Advanced Disc Golf
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Students will learn advanced technique, strategy, and physical benefits of the sport. Students will also learn the different styles of play and formats. The class will cover competitive rules and regulations used by the Professional Disc Golf Association and the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 157 - BARRE
Credit(s): 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
A course design to provide a low impact workout that works on flexibility, muscular endurance and tone. While it is based in ballet no dance experience is necessary as the movements do not incorporate dance. We will use body weight and light dumbbells for the exercises. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 158 - Beginning Chess
Credit(s): 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Development of the skills of chess. Emphasis on rules, strategies, and sportsmanship necessary to play both competitively and recreationally. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 160 - Tennis
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Development of the skills of tennis. Emphasis on rules, strategies, safety and sportsmanship involved in playing both competitively and recreationally. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 161 - Intermediate Tennis
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Focus on match play strategy for the intermediate performer in singles and doubles. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s): PACT 160 or instructor’s approval.
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PACT 165 - Backpacking
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This course addresses the fundamentals of backpacking including safety and proper use of equipment. The student will gain actual experience on mandatory field trips. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 170 - Special Topics in Physical Education
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics. No more than six hours topics credit may be applied to an undergraduate degree in education.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
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PACT 175 - Volleyball
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Development of the skills of volleyball. Emphasis on rules, strategies, safety and sportsmanship necessary to play both competitively and recreationally. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 180 - Intermediate Basketball
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Development of the intermediate skills of basketball. Emphasis on rules, strategies, safety and sportsmanship necessary to play both competitively and recreationally. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 182 - Flag Football
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Development of the basic skills requisite to flag football. Emphasis on rules, strategies, safety and sportsmanship involved in playing both competitively and recreationally. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 185 - Physical Fitness Training
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to participate in a structured physical fitness routine. Components include flexibility, muscular strength and endurance and cardiovascular training. Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to participate because of their eligibility as it relates to possible ROTC financial benefits. Can be repeated for credit and will provide exposure to Army ROTC procedures and opportunities.
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PACT 190 - Softball
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Development of the skills of softball. Emphasis on rules, strategies, safety and sportsmanship necessary to play both competitively and recreationally. May be repeated for credit.
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PACT 195 - Varsity Athletics
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Participation in the development of high level skill strategies and techniques utilized in a selected varsity sport that is nationally sanctioned for intercollegiate competition and an approved sport in the athletic program at UT Martin. May be repeated for credit.
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