The Department of Exercise, Sport and Health Studies
112 Physical Education Bldg. • Box 19259 • 817-272-3288
NOTE: The Department of Exercise, Sport and Health Studies will move from the College of Liberal Arts to the School of Education effective fall 1999, pending approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
The mission of the Department of Exercise, Sport and Health Studies is to pursue the study and practice of exercise, sport, dance, and health. The programs of instruction, research, and service are conducted within the context of fitness, sport performance, dance, aquatics, preventative and rehabilitative activities, and health promotion and education. This mission is achieved through educational and research activities related to cultural, biomechanical, physiological, psychological, and educational principles of human behavior.
Degree and certification programs are offered for physical education and health teachers. In addition, there are degree programs for students interested in exercise science as preparation for fitness management, clinical exercise physiology, and pre-physical therapy. Other curricular options provide offerings for recreational leadership, coaching, sport-related business, dance, performance, health promotion, and athletic training.
In addition to fulfilling University and College of Liberal Arts requirements for admission, students planning to be Exercise and Sport Studies majors must also fulfill the following Exercise, Sport and Health Studies requirements:
•GPA of 2.0 for 12 hours taken at UTA
•Completion of ENGL 1301 and 1302 with a passing grade
•Completion of EXSS 1124, EXSS 1215, and EXSS 1314 with a minimum grade of C
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Exercise and Sport Studies
English
Six hours of composition.
Literature
Three hours of English or foreign language literature or other approved substitute.
Liberal Arts Elective
Three hours above the freshman level of literature, or social and cultural studies designated as taught in the College of Liberal Arts, or fine arts or philosophy, or technical writing above the freshman level.
Foreign Language
1441, 1442, 2313, and 2314 or equivalent.
History
1311, 1312.
Mathematics
Six hours (level of college algebra or higher).
Political Science
2311, 2312.
Natural Science
BIOL 1441, 2457, 2458.
Fine Arts and Philosophy
Three hours from architecture, art, dance, music, philosophy, or theatre arts.
Social/Cultural Studies
Three hours of designated courses in archaeology, classical studies, communication, economics, history, humanities, linguistics, political science, social or cultural anthropology, social/political/cultural geography, social psychology, sociology or women's studies.
Speech
1301.
Major (36 hours)
Performance Core
Major Only activity courses: 1101, 1103, 1105, 1110, 1114, 1116, and 1118. Four of these hours will be used to fulfill the university requirement. Students may use proficiency exams to reduce this requirement and increase their electives. Substitutions for one-hour performance courses may be made by the departmental advisor.
Academic Core
1124, 1215, 1314, 3301, 3306, 3315, 4315, 4325.
Major Electives
Courses will be selected in consultation with the departmental advisor to complete the degree requirements. Emphasis areas are available in Exercise Science, Sport Performance, Sport Health, Dance, and Recreation. A minimum of 18 credits in the major must be 3000/4000-level courses.
Electives
Sufficient to give the total number of hours required for the degree.
Total
128 hours, 36 of which must be 3000/4000 level, plus four hours of required exercise and sport or dance activities.
Many of the courses in the Exercise, Sport and Health Studies curriculum require prerequisite courses which are identified in the course descriptions.
Suggested EXSS Course Sequence—
B.A. in Exercise and Sport Studies
Freshman Year
EXSS 1124, 1215, 1314, Majors Only Activity, 3 hours.
Sophomore Year
Majors Only Activity, 4 hours.
Junior Year
EXSS 3301, 3306, 3315.
Senior Year
EXSS 4325.
Option for Minor in Dance
The Dance Minor is offered for students who wish to concentrate in dance as a part of their undergraduate curriculum. With the permission of their departmental advisors, students may enroll in a series of courses and obtain a minor in dance. Students selecting the Dance Minor should consult first with the advisors in their departments or programs for approval of the minor, then with the Exercise, Sport and Health Studies advisor.
Required Courses for Students Selecting the
Dance Minor
DNCA 1232 and 1235.
DNCE 3312, 4310 and 4332.
EXSS 1124, 1314, and 3301.
Other Dance Classes Available:
DNCA 0130, 0131, 0132, 0134, 0135, 0136, 0139 and 1236.
DNCE 3210, 4312.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science
English
1301, 1302.
Literature
Three hours of English or foreign language literature or other approved substitute.
Liberal Arts Elective
Three hours above the freshman level of literature, or social and cultural studies designated as taught in the College of Liberal Arts, or fine arts or philosophy, or technical writing.
History
Six hours U.S. History or three hours U.S. and three hours Texas.
Mathematics
1302, plus three hours of statistics.
Political Science
2311, 2312.
Psychology
2310.
Natural Science
BIOL 1441, 2457, 2458, CHEM 1284, 1301, 1302, PHYS 1441, 1442.
Fine Arts and Philosophy
Three hours from architecture, art, dance, music, philosophy, or theatre arts.
Social/Cultural Studies
Three hours of designated courses in archaeology, classical studies, communication, economics, history, humanities, linguistics, political science, social or cultural anthropology, social/political/cultural geography, social psychology, sociology or women's studies.
Speech
1301.
Computer Literacy
CSE 1301 or BUSA 2303.
Health Education
1316, 3301, 4340.
Science Electives
Nine hours, including three hours advanced.
Major (36 hours)
Performance Core
Four hours from EXSA conditioning courses—0154, 0156, 0157, 0172, 0184, 1240.
Academic Core
1124, 1215, 1314, 2330, 3301, 3306, 3315, 4300, 4315, 4316, 4325, 4387, 4388.
Total
128 hours, 36 of which must be 3000/4000 level, plus four hours of required exercise and sport or dance activities.
Many of the courses in the Exercise, Sport and Health Studies curriculum require prerequisite courses which are identified in the course descriptions.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Exercise and Sport Studies
(In Preparation for Teacher Certification1)
English
Six hours of composition.
Literature
Three hours of English or foreign language literature or other approved substitute.
Liberal Arts Elective
Three hours above the freshman level of literature, or social and cultural studies designated as taught in the College of Liberal Arts, or fine arts or philosophy, or technical writing.
Foreign Language
1441, 1442, 2313, and 2314 or equivalent.
History
1311, 1312.
Mathematics
Six hours (level of college algebra or higher).
Political Science
2311, 2312.
Natural Science
BIOL 1441, 2457, 2458.
Fine Arts and Philosophy
Three hours from architecture, art, dance, music, philosophy, or theatre arts.
Social/Cultural Studies
Three hours of designated courses in archaeology, classical studies, communication, economics, history, humanities, linguistics, political science, social or cultural anthropology, social/political/cultural geography, social psychology, sociology or women's studies.
Speech
1301.
Computer Literacy
To be advised.
Electives
Sufficient to meet degree and/or certification requirements.
Elementary (36 hours)
Performance Core
1110, 1116, and five hours from 1101, 1103, 1105, 1114, 1118, 1120. Four of these hours will be used to fulfill the university requirement. Students may substitute 4192 or 4292 for one of the selected activities. Students may use proficiency exams to reduce this requirement and increase electives. Substitutions of other activity courses or advanced technique courses for the one-hour performance courses may be made by the departmental advisor.
Academic Core
1124, 1215, 1314, 3301, 3304, 3306, 3315, 3388, 4321, 4325.
Electives
EXSS electives sufficient to give the total number of hours required for the degree and to meet certification requirements.
Total
128 hours (plus additional hours needed to meet certification requirements), 36 of which must be 3000/4000 level, plus four hours of required exercise and sport or dance activities.
1Student must pass a Red Cross First Aid Certification course prior to student teaching.
Secondary (36 hours)
Option I
Single Teaching Field, 36 hours (21 of which must be advanced).
Option II
Dual Teaching Field, 36 hours (21 of which must be advanced). 27 hours (12 advanced) from the academic core will be used for the teacher certification plan.
Performance Core
1110, 1116, and five hours from 1101, 1103, 1105, 1114, 1118, 1120. Four of these hours will be used to fulfill the university requirement. Students may substitute 4192 or 4292 for one of the selected activities. Students may use proficiency exams to reduce this requirement and increase electives. Substitutions of other activity courses or advanced technique courses for the one-hour performance courses may be made by the departmental advisor.
Academic Core
1124, 1215, 1314, 3301, 3304, 3306, 3315, 3388, 4320, 4325.
Electives
EXSS electives sufficient to give the total number of hours required for the degree and to meet certification requirements.
Second Teaching Field (Option II only)
27 hours with a minimum of 12 advanced (consult the School of Education).
Minor (Option I only)
18 hours
Total
Option I and Option II 128 hours (plus additional hours needed to meet certification requirements), 36 of which must be advanced, plus four hours of required exercise and sport or dance activities.
All-Level (36 hours)
Performance Core
1110, 1116, and five hours from 1101, 1103, 1105, 1114, 1118, 1120. Four of these hours will be used to fulfill the university requirement. Students may substitute 4192 or 4292 for one of the selected activities. Students may use proficiency exams to reduce this exercise, sport and health studies requirement and increase electives. Substitutions of other activity courses or advanced technique courses for the one-hour performance courses may be made by the departmental advisor.
Academic Core
1124, 1215, 1314, 3301, 3304, 3306, 3315, 3388, 4320, 4321, 4325.
Electives
EXSS electives sufficient to give the total number of hours required for the degree and to meet certification requirements.
Total
128 hours (plus additional hours needed to meet certification requirements), 36 of which must be 3000/4000 level, plus four hours of required exercise and sport or dance activities.
Teacher Certification
Students interested in Texas Teacher Certification should consult the School of Education section of this catalog for the most recent changes in requirements regarding admission to teacher education, completion of University programs in preparation for certification, and eligibility for certification after graduation.
Requirements for a Second Teaching Field
Exercise and Sport Studies1
Secondary
27 hours.
Performance Core
Four semesters selected from 1101, 1103, 1105, 1110, 1114, 1116, 1118. These hours will be used to fulfill the university requirement.
Academic Core
1124, 1215, 1314, 3301, 3304, 3306, 3315, 3388, 4320, 4325.
All-Level
30 hours.
Performance Core
Four semesters selected from 1101, 1103, 1105, 1110, 1114, 1116, 1118. These hours will be used to fulfill the university requirement.
Academic Core
1124, 1215, 1314, 3301, 3304, 3306, 3315, 3388, 4320, 4321, 4325.
Health
24 hours.
1316, 2340, 4340, and 15 hours from 1301, 2317, 3303, 3330, 4312, 4320, 4391.
1Students electing exercise and sport studies as a second teaching field must also have credit for anatomy and physiology.
Suggested EXSS Course Sequence—B.A. in Exercise and Sport Studies (Elementary Teaching Certification)
Freshman Year
EXSS 1124, 1215, 1314, Majors Only Activity, 3 hours.
Sophomore Year
Majors Only Activity, 4 hours.
Junior Year
EXSS 3301, 3304, 3306, 3315, 3388.
Senior Year
EXSS 4321, 4325.
Suggested EXSS Course Sequence—B.A. in Exercise and Sport Studies (Secondary Teaching Certification)
Freshman Year
EXSS 1124, 1215, 1314, Majors Only Activity, 3 hours.
Sophomore Year
Majors Only Activity, 4 hours.
Junior Year
EXSS 3301, 3304, 3306, 3315, 3388.
Senior Year
EXSS 4320, 4325.
Suggested EXSS Course Sequence—B.A. in Exercise
and Sport Studies (All-Level Teaching Certification)
Freshman Year
EXSS 1124, 1215, 1314, Majors Only Activity, 3 hours.
Sophomore Year
Majors Only Activity, 4 hours.
Junior Year
EXSS 3301, 3304, 3306, 3315, 3388.
Senior Year
EXSS 4320, 4321, 4325.
Oral Communication Competencies
All students declared as majors in the department of ESHS are required to complete SPCH 1301 Fundamentals of Speech, which stresses "...the development of an individual's speaking abilities..."
Computer Use Competencies
All students declared as majors in the department of ESHS are required to pass the University computer competency exam or complete EXSS 1314 and EXSS 1124, Biophysical Principles and Laboratory, early in their specialization. Embedded in these classes are tasks requiring familiarity with the word processor, spreadsheet and Internet browsing programs common on personal computers. Additionally, the department's core curriculum requires the demonstration of computer use competencies for completion of the majority of assignments.
Department of Exercise, Sport and Health Studies Faculty
Chair
Professor McKeown
Professors
Anderson, Ridgway
Associate Professors
Beehler, Reeves
Assistant Professors
Barnick-Ben-Ezra, Beckham, Boone,
Downing, Maxwell, Wiginton, Yilla
Specialists
Dangelmaier, Harper, Reimer, Walts, Wooten
Theory Courses (EXSS)
Certain EXSS courses require lab or special fees (locker room, supplies, computer use, etc.) ranging from $2 to $14, which will be assessed at registration.
1124. BIOPHYSICAL PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN MOVEMENT LABORATORY (0-3) 1 hour credit. Lab experiences designed for application of fundamental principles covered in EXSS 1314. Provides opportunity for student to achieve and maintain an optimal level of physical fitness. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in EXSS 1314.
1215. CULTURAL FOUNDATIONS OF EXERCISE AND SPORT (2-0) 2 hours credit. A study of exercise and sport within the cultural context. Emphasis on the development of exercise and sport in our society.
1314. BIOPHYSICAL PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN MOVEMENT (3-0) 3 hours credit. Human movement factors in terms of biophysical principles. Applied biophysical principles in sport, conditioning, and dance. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in EXSS 1124.
2220. LIFEGUARD TRAINING (1-2) 2 hours credit. Advanced skills and theory in lifeguarding techniques. American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Training certification offered.
2330. CARE AND PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES (3-0) 3 hours credit. Causative factors, the care, the treatment, and the prevention of athletic injuries. $2 lab fee, $20 course fee.
2340. PRINCIPLES OF SWIMMING INSTRUCTION (2-3) 3 hours credit. Methods and techniques for teaching swimming and emergency water safety skills. Includes methods for teaching American Red Cross (ARC) and Emergency Water Safety courses. Swimming Instructor Certification will be issued upon successful completion. Prerequisites: 17 years of age, current ARC Emergency Water Safety or Advanced Lifesaving certification, or permission of instructor.
3220. LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR (1-2) 2 hours credit. Methods for teaching Lifeguard Training. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be certified to teach the American Red Cross (ARC) course Lifeguard Training. Prerequisites: current ARC Lifeguard Training, Water Safety Instructor certification, or permission of instructor.
3301. BIOMECHANICS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT (2-2) 3 hours credit. Emphasizing the application of anatomical and mechanical principles to the study and analysis of human movement. Emphasis on sport, exercise, dance, and activities of daily living. Prerequisites: EXSS 1124, 1314, BIOL 2457 and 2458, or permission of instructor. $2 lab fee, $50 course fee.
3302. BEHAVIORAL DYNAMICS OF EXERCISE AND SPORT (3-0) 3 hours credit. Analysis of exercise and sport activities in terms of behavioral skills and strategies. Emphasis on the examination of perceptual and affective processes used in exercise and sport.
3303. ORGANIZATIONAL PRINCIPLES OF EXERCISE AND SPORT ACTIVITIES (3-0) 3 hours credit. An organizational analysis of exercise and sport in terms of participation rules, regulations, and responsibilities. Emphasis on knowledge and understanding of the principles governing the organization and conduct of exercise and sport activities.
3304. ADAPTED EXERCISE AND SPORT ACTIVITIES (3-0) 3 hours credit. Analysis of conditions which impact individuals with special needs. Emphasis on biomechanical, neurological, structural, and behavioral anomalies which impact participation in exercise and sport activities. Prerequisite: EXSS 3301, 3306 or permission of instructor.
3306. MOTOR INTEGRATION (2-2) 3 hours credit. Principles of motor skill acquisition, performance, and control. Emphasis on the use of transfer, memory, practice schedules, motivation, knowledge of results, neuromotor functioning, and differences in motor abilities that are involved in motor skill performance. Prerequisites: EXSS 1124, 1314, BIOL 2457, BIOL 2458 or permission of instructor. $2 lab fee, $50 course fee.
3307. SOCIO-CULTURAL ASPECTS OF SPORT (3-0) 3 hours credit. Sociological dynamics as they relate to sport and exercise activities. Examination of the interdependent nature of sociological structures and current issues.
3309. FOUNDATIONS OF RECREATION (3-0) 3 hours credit. Leisure time in our social structure and the agencies which have developed to provide leisure time activities. Program development and leadership skills in the recreation profession.
3311. RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICE (3-0) 3 hours credit. Application of management and organizational principles, objectives, and procedures involved in implementing recreational and leisure service programs.
3315. PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE (2-2) 3 hours credit. Provides the physiology background necessary for an understanding of the acute and chronic effects of exercise on the body. Physiological concepts and their relationship to exercise, sport, and health programs. Laboratory experiences are designed for evaluating physiological responses to exercise. Prerequisites: EXSS 1124, 1314, BIOL 2457 and 2458, or permission of instructor. $2 lab fee, $50 course fee.
3330. ADVANCED ATHLETIC TRAINING (2-2) 3 hours credit. Provides the student with an understanding of advanced athletic training procedures. Emphasis on injury recognition and management, therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation techniques, and administrative issues in athletic training. Prerequisites: EXSS 2330, BIOL 2457 and 2458, and permission of the instructor.
3388. THEORY AND APPLICATION IN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT (3-0) 3 hours credit. Practice of fundamental motor patterns within the context of developmental theory. The theoretical bases of motor development are applied through sequential progression of skills in selected activities. Prerequisite: EXSS 1124, 1314. $2 lab fee, $15 course fee.
4201. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES AND TACTICS OF BASEBALL (1-2) 2 hours credit. Development and analysis of skills, offensive and defensive strategies used in the sport of baseball.
4202. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES AND TACTICS OF BASKETBALL (1-2) 2 hours credit. Development and analysis of skills, offensive/defensive strategies used in the sport of basketball.
4203. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES AND TACTICS OF FOOTBALL (1-2) 2 hours credit. Development and analysis of skills, offensive and defensive strategies used in the sport of football.
4204. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES AND TACTICS OF TRACK AND FIELD (1-2) 2 hours credit. Development and analysis of track and field event techniques and strategies.
4205. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES AND TACTICS OF VOLLEYBALL (1-2) 2 hours credit. Development and analysis of skills, offensive and defensive strategies used in the sport of volleyball.
4300. APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY (2-2) 3 hours credit. Application of physiological principles of training for physical fitness and sport. Training methods, influential factors and their effect on health and fitness. Cardiovascular, neuromuscular, bioenergetics, body composition, ergonomics, ergogenic aids. Prerequisites: EXSS 3315, or permission of instructor. $2 lab fee, $50 course fee.
4305. STRATEGIES OF PERFORMANCE (3-0) 3 hours credit. Application of sport psychology principles and strategies to performance dynamics in sport, music, dance, and other performance arenas. Issues such as personality, arousal management, motivation, attribution, awareness, concentration, communication, and performance enhancement; emphasis on self-application.
4315. FITNESS MEASUREMENT (2-3) 3 hours credit. The classroom and laboratory experiences of this course are intended to provide the student with an opportunity to become familiar with the assessment of physical fitness and the design of exercise programs. Specific areas of study include graded exercise testing, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Prerequisites: Current CPR certification, EXSS 3315, or permission of instructor. $2 lab fee, $50 course fee.
4316. FITNESS PROGRAMMING (2-2) 3 credit hours. Classroom and laboratory experiences are designed to enhance the student's knowledge of risk factor identification, health status stratification, exercise leadership, and prescription. Case study and laboratory experiences provide the student with practical methods of exercise prescription and lifestyle modification in healthy, high risk, and special populations. Prerequisites: Current CPR certification, MATH 1302, EXSS 3315, and EXSS 4315 or permission of the instructor. $2 lab fee, $50 course fee.
4320. INTEGRATION OF PRINCIPLES OF EXERCISE AND SPORT: PERFORMANCE (2-3) 3 hours credit. Designed to synthesize the sciences of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and exercise physiology, and to integrate the resulting principles with theories of motor learning and motor control as applied to exercise and sport performance. Prerequisites: EXSS 3301 and 3306, or permission of instructor.
4321. INTEGRATION OF PRINCIPLES OF EXERCISE AND SPORT: TRANSITIONAL ACTIVITIES (2-3) 3 hours credit. Designed to synthesize the sciences of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and exercise physiology, and to integrate the resulting principles with theories of motor learning and motor control as applied to transitional activities. Prerequisites: EXSS 3301 and 3306, or permission of instructor.
4325. DATA ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT (3-0) 3 hours credit. Current practices in the conduct of data-based measurement and evaluation processes applied to programs related to exercise, sport, and related fields. Prerequisites: EXSS 1124, 1314, MATH 1302, computer literacy, or permission of instructor. $2 lab fee, $25 course fee.
4387. EXERCISE SCIENCE PRACTICUM (0-9) 3 hours credit. Academic training within the internal setting of U.T. Arlington's exercise science laboratories. Each student will receive 135 hours of professional practicum experience in a variety of exercise science settings including wellness, physical fitness activity classes, physical fitness theory classes, the physical fitness center, and/or other exercise science settings. Prerequisites: EXSS 4300, 4315, and permission of instructor.
4390. PRACTICUM IN SPORT PERFORMANCE (0-9) 3 hours credit. Designed on an individual basis as a field experience in the observation of sport performance, and the application of performance principles to sport participation. Students must make application for enrollment prior to October 1 for Spring Semester and prior to April 1 for Fall Semester.
4191, 4291, 4391. UNDERGRADUATE CONFERENCE COURSE (Variable credit as arranged). Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area. Prerequisite: permission of department chairperson.
4192, 4292, 4392. EXERCISE AND SPORT ACTIVITIES PRACTICUM (Variable credit as arranged). Designed to provide supervised experiences in an exercise and sport activity setting. Allows for experience in agency, educational, industrial, or recreational settings. Prerequisites: junior standing and departmental permission. May be repeated once for recreation area. Students must make application for enrollment prior to October 1 for Spring Semester and April 1 for Fall Semester.
4393. PRACTICUM IN ATHLETIC TRAINING TECHNIQUES (0-9) 3 hours credit. Experiences in athletic training on an individual basis under direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: EXSS 2330.
4394. HONORS THESIS/SENIOR PROJECT (3-0) 3 hours credit. Required of all students in the University Honors College. During the senior year, the student must complete a thesis or a project under the direction of a faculty member in the major department.
4395. INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN EXERCISE AND SPORT (3-0) 3 hours credit. The completion of an existing course on an individual basis as contracted with an approved faculty member. This procedure is limited to emergency situation, and must be identified through the departmental advising process.
4196, 4296, 4396. SPECIAL TOPICS IN EXERCISE AND SPORT (Variable credit as arranged). Designed to meet the current needs of students. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.
4388, 4688, 4988. EXERCISE SCIENCE INTERNSHIP (Variable credit as arranged). Individualized academic training in an external professional exercise science setting (e.g., hospital, physical therapy, university laboratory) under the direct supervision of an exercise science professional. Prerequisites: G.P.A. of 3.0 or above in EXSS 1124, 1314, 3315, 4300, 4315, 4316 and GPA of 3.0 or above or concurrent enrollment in 4387, current CPR certification, proof of sufficient professional liability insurance, and permission of instructor.
4389, 4689, 4989. FITNESS MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP (Variable credit as arranged). Designed on an individual basis to allow the student to apply academic training in a professional fitness center under the direct supervision of a fitness specialist. Prerequisites: Current CPR certification, EXSS 4315, EXSS 4316, proof of sufficient professional liability insurance, and permission of instructor.
Dance Theory Courses (DNCE)
1300. DANCE APPRECIATION (3-0) 3 hours credit. Designed to develop an awareness and appreciation of dance in its artistic, social, and cultural contexts through an overview of the aesthetic and critical dimensions of viewing and creating various dance idioms. Offers a variety of dance experiences, including the viewing of dance in live and video formats, reading about dance, and experiencing selected dance movements from various dance genres. Explores the relationship of dance to other art forms. The class is open to all students as a fine arts elective.
3210. DANCE IMPROVISATION (1-2) 2 hours credit. Study of basic concepts and movement problems through spontaneous movement. Study will include application of improvisational techniques to movement exploration, relationship between techniques, and choreographic process, and improvisation as a performance form. Prerequisites: EXSA 1232 and 1235 or permission of instructor. $2 lab fee, $14 course fee.
3312. DANCE HISTORY (3-0) 3 hours credit. The development of dance from primitive civilizations to the 20th Century. The communicative development and the aesthetic aspects of dance which connect the multicultural development throughout history.
4310. DANCE PRODUCTION (2-2) 3 hours credit. Lecture and practical experience with production techniques and problems involved in dance events. Study will include techniques in directing, lighting design, sound, costuming, publicity, and administrative procedures. $2 lab fee, $14 course fee.
4312. INTEGRATION AND APPLICATION OF PRINCIPLES OF DANCE (2-2) 3 hours credit. Designed to synthesize the sciences of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, and to apply scientific principles to dance performance. Prerequisite: EXSS 3301 or permission of instructor. $2 lab fee, $14 course fee.
4332. CHOREOGRAPHY (3-0) 3 hours credit. Principles of dance composition. Idea generation, form and flow of movement design elements, and dramatic staging through development of movement themes and evaluation of compositional forms. Credit will not be given for both EXSS 4210 (former course number) and DNCE 4332. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. $2 lab fee, $14 course fee.
Exercise and Sport Activity (EXSA) Courses and Dance Activity (DNCA) Courses
Four hours of exercise and sport (EXSA) and/or dance (DNCA) activities are required for graduation and it is recommended that these courses be taken in the first four semesters of attendance. Activity courses on the 1200 level taken for a semester will satisfy two semester hours of the requirement.
Uniforms: With the exception of swimwear and special footwear, as needed, uniforms are furnished by the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Health Studies in those activity classes where the student is required to suit out.
Periods: All one-semester-hours activity classes meet two laboratory hours per week, with the exception of the Majors Only classes which meet three times per week. All two-semester-hour classes meet three hours per week. The amount of class and laboratory time will vary.
Fees: A lab fee of $2 per course, plus course fees ranging from $7 to $163 are assessed in all activity classes. Fees can be found in the current schedule of classes.
The following activities are offered:
Dance Activity Courses (DNCA)
Activity Courses—Dance (0-2) 1 hour credit.
0130. Country & Western Dance
0131. Ballroom Dance
0132. Modern Dance
0133. Square Dance
0134. Tap Dance
0135. Ballet
0136. Jazz Dance
0139. Dance Performance (Audition Required)
Activity Courses—Dance (0-3) 2 hours credit.
1232. Intermediate Modern Dance
1235. Intermediate Ballet
1236. Intermediate Jazz
Exercise and Sport Activity Courses (EXSA)
Activity Courses—Individual Sports (0-2) 1 hour credit.
0101. Archery
0105. Badminton
0107. Martial Arts
0120. Bowling
0140. Golf
0145. Beginning Fencing
0166. Racquetball
0177. Tennis—Beginning and Intermediate
0178. Tennis—Advanced
Activity Courses—Team Sports (0-2) 1 hour credit.
0108. Basketball
0167. Soccer
0180. Volleyball
0181. Volleyball Advanced
Activity Courses—Swimming (0-2) 1 hour credit.
0170. Beginning Swimming
0171. Water Polo
0172. For Fitness
0173. Intermediate and Advanced
0174. Water Aerobics
Activity Courses—Recreation and Conditioning (0-2) 1 hour credit.
0154. Fitness Walking
0155. Individualized Fitness Program
0156. Jogging for Fitness
0157. Aerobic Dance
0158. Physical Conditioning
0159. Exercise and Sport for the Handicapped
0160. Step Aerobics
0161. Backpacking
0162. Orienteering
0184. Weight Training
Activity Courses (1-2) 2 hours credit.
1220. Lifeguard Training
1240. Healthy Lifestyles
1241. Beginning Gymnastics—Women's Events
1242. Advanced Gymnastics—Women's Events
1243. Beginning Gymnastics—Men's Events
1244. Advanced Gymnastics—Men's Events
1246. Self Defense for Women
1247. Emergency Water Safety (Lifesaving)
1248. Weight Management
1249. SCUBA Diving*
1250. Lifetime Fitness
1259. Advanced SCUBA*
Activity Courses—Special Permission Classes (0-2) 1 hour credit.
0189. Intercollegiate Athletics
Activity Courses—Designated Activities (0-2) 1 hour credit.
0191. Designated Activities
Activity Courses—For EXSS Majors Only (0-3) 1 hour credit.
1101. Basketball
1103. Soccer
1105. Volleyball
1110. Dance
1114. Tennis
1116. Tumbling
1118. Aquatics
1120. Track and Field
* SCUBA course requires a $163 fee in addition to a laboratory fee of $2. This fee will be assessed at registration. Students should fully understand the purpose of this extra cost and should talk with the SCUBA instructor before registering for the course. NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors) certification offered.
Health (HEED)
Prefix and number in parentheses following the U.T. Arlington course number and title is the Common Course Number designation.
1301. NUTRITION (3-0) 3 hours credit. A study of nutrients essential to an adequate diet and good health; the nutritive values of common foods. Also listed as BIOL 1301. Credit will be granted for only one of these courses. Students seeking certification in Health must enroll in HEED 1301. Students seeking credit toward their science requirement must enroll in BIOL 1301. Cannot be counted toward a BS degree in biology.
1302. UNIVERSITY SUCCESS (THE STUDENT IN THE UNIVERSITY) (3-0) 3 hours credit. Designed to enable students to become successful learners in the University. Students learn study and research skills and are introduced to campus resources. Participant identities are developed as students learn and grow as citizens of the University, and of the professional, public and global communities. Intended for first-year students and other undergraduates in their first semester of enrollment. Does not fulfill any degree requirements. Elective only.
1316. FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH (3-0) 3 hours credit. Learning experiences designed to develop knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the functions of the human body, and health practices necessary for the maintenance of a healthy life.
2101. EMERGENCY RESPONSE (0-2) 1 hour credit. To provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequence of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will receive a three-year American Red Cross First Aid Responding to Emergencies certificate and a one-year Adult CPR certificate.
2300. STUDENT HEALTH PEER TRAINING (3-0) 3 hours credit. Train students to be peer counselors who will work as group leaders both on campus and in the community in the Fall and Spring Semesters. Students learn about alcohol and other drugs and their relation to health and sex issues which prepare them for group presentations and in making referrals when necessary. Topics of training include alcohol and other drug use/abuse, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), HIV/AIDS, acquaintance rape, smoking/tobacco cessation, eating disorders, suicide, and self-esteem. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
2317. BASIC CONCEPTS IN HUMAN SEXUALITY (3-0) 3 hours credit. The physiological, psychological, sociological aspects of human sexuality. Also listed as BIOL 2317 and PSYC 2317. Credit will be granted for one only. Students seeking certification in Health must enroll in HEED 2317. Students seeking credit toward their science requirement must enroll in BIOL 2317. Cannot be counted for major credit toward a degree in biology, psychology, or sociology.
2340. FIRST AID (3-0) 3 hours credit (PHED 1306). Theory and practice in the standard course of the American Red Cross in First Aid.
3301. PRINCIPLES OF APPLIED NUTRITION (3-0) 3 hours credit. The etiology of disease as related to nutritional factors, current research regarding the link between diet and chronic diseases, and application of dietary behaviors to promote health-enhancing lifestyles.
3303. DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR (3-0) 3 hours credit. A survey of psycho-active agents, their therapeutic uses, and their social abuses. Alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, narcotics, hallucinogens, stimulants, and tranquilizers. Also listed as PSYC 3303 and BIOL 3303. Credit will be granted only once under present and former numbers. Students seeking credit in PSYC should enroll in PSYC 3303 (formerly 3312), and students seeking credit in BIOL should enroll in BIOL 3303.
3305. WOMEN'S HEALTH ISSUES (3-0) 3 hours credit. Will address specific issues of importance to women and their health, including growth and development, nutrition, reproductive health, pregnancy, chronic diseases, and relationship/family issues. Also listed as WOMS 3305. Credit will not be granted for both courses.
3330. CONSUMER HEALTH (3-0) 3 hours credit. Basic principles involved in purchasing goods and services which affect the health of society.
4312. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND DISEASE (3-0) 3 hours credit. Basic principles of ecology as they relate to the general health of society. Control and prevention of diseases.
4320. AGING—DEATH (3-0) 3 hours credit. Presents the health aspects of aging and dying. Individual and group health problems faced during the aging process; salient issues and problems in dealing with dying and death.
4340. PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH APPLICATIONS (3-0) 3 hours credit. This course is designed to integrate the information base of health studies into action plans for organizations and agencies. Prerequisite: HEED 1316 plus nine additional credit hours in health.
4191, 4291, 4391. UNDERGRADUATE CONFERENCE COURSE (Variable credit as arranged). Topics assigned on an individual basis covering personal research or study in the designated area. Prerequisite: permission of department chairperson.
4192, 4292, 4392. SPECIAL TOPICS IN HEALTH (Variable credit as scheduled). Designed to present topics in health not currently offered in existing curriculum. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes.