AUSES - Augustana Faculty - Sport and Exercise Science

Study of structure and function of selected systems of the human body (skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, and others).

Introduction to the sociocultural dimensions of sport and physical activity. The course examines a variety of social institutions, processes, issues, and their relationship to sport and physical education in Canada and the United States. Topics include the emergence of modern sport, sport and culture, socialization, class and gender relations, race and ethnicity, government and politics, commercialization, the mass media, schools and universities, drugs and violence.

This course is designed to provide students with the foundational skills and knowledge for safe and enjoyable work and recreational experiences in the outdoors. Students will develop skills such as personal thermoregulation, efficient camp management, trip planning, equipment selection and repair, food planning and water treatment, knots and shelters, fire lighting and stove use, axe and saw use, outdoor cooking and a variety of safety skills including hypothermia prevention and treatment and bear safety. Skills will be practiced during weekly labs and other short local field experiences.

Introduction to winter travel skills of snowshoe, hand-hauled toboggan, and wall tent living. The course examines a variety of outdoor education theories and perspectives regarding leadership, group dynamics, and nature-human relationships. In addition, placed-based educational strategies will be used to develop a broad understanding of the expedition route. Note: The course requires participation on a multi-day overnight field trip. Students are required to provide personal outdoor clothing and equipment.

An introduction to the function of the human body from the cellular to systemic level. All systems will be examined and will include those that meet changing energy demands during physical activity. Prerequisite: AUPED 112.

A continuation of AUPED 215. Prerequisite: AUPED 215.

Study of the sequential changes in physical growth and motor development with emphasis on individual differences.

Study of a variety of movement activities, including play, games, gymnastics, and dance, in which children participate.

Study of the application of physical laws to movement and structure. Principles of motion, force, and equilibrium are stressed. Various sport skills are examined from a biomechanical perspective. Prerequisite: AUPED 112.

Study of the theory and practice of adult physical fitness as it relates to health enhancement and preventive medicine. Emphasis is on opportunities to experience a variety of activities potentially capable of enriching lifestyle. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUPED 241 and 245.

This course will examine current health issues that influence wellness and healthy living. Students will be introduced to wellness models and theories and will be provided with opportunities to consider and understand personal health decisions. Topics will include: stress management, physical activity, health decision-making, nutrition, chronic disease and environmental health. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUPED 245 and AUPED 241.

Study in the recognition and treatment of athletic injuries and vulnerable body structures, with emphasis on evaluation, modalities of treatment, rehabilitation, and current issues. Prerequisites: AUPED 112 and 215. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

Study of the psychological aspects of the competitive sports experience, with emphasis on the multidimensional factors involved in the psychology of sport.

Examination of major themes in the history of sport, physical activity, and the body. Beginning with the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, the course explores the social, cultural, political, philosophical, religious, and economic factors that have influenced sport, physical education, and attitudes toward the body in various time periods. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUPED 262 and AUHIS 212.

Exploring construction and performance of gender in sport and physical activity. Intersections with other identity categories, such as race, sexuality and ability will also be explored to understand a more complex process of gender production.

Comprehensive introduction to coaching principles, including sport psychology, training principles, sport pedagogy, ethics, and risk management.

In this course students will examine the Canadian North from an experiential perspective. Students will study the many factors involved in an extended winter expedition in sub-arctic Canada and will spend two weeks in the North participating in dogsled expedition, seminars, personal narrative writing, and a variety of other outdoor activities. In addition, students will analyze narratives from the Canadian North, with a focus on the expedition region. This course includes a 17-day expedition during February Spring Break and the week following. Prerequisite: One of AUPED 184, 283, 284 or 286, or equivalent; consent of the instructor. Requires payment of additional instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

Introduction to theoretical and practical aspects of outdoor education. The course examines a variety of outdoor education theories and perspectives regarding leadership, group dynamics, and nature-human relationships. In addition, outdoor skills needed for wilderness backpacking will be developed. Note: The course requires participation on a multi-day overnight field trip. Students are required to provide personal outdoor clothing and equipment. Pre-requisite: second-year standing. Note: Credit may only be received for one of AUPED 283 and 284.

Introduction to theoretical and practical aspects of outdoor education. The course examines a variety of outdoor education theories and perspectives regarding leadership, group dynamics, and nature-human relationships. In addition, outdoor skills needed for wilderness canoe tripping will be developed. Note: The course requires participation on a multi-day overnight field trip. Students are required to provide personal outdoor clothing and equipment. Prerequisite: second-year standing. Note: Credit may only be received for one of AUPED 283 and 284.

Examination of the current theories, concepts, and issues of leadership. The course provides a student with a foundation for leadership practica.

Introduction to a set of skills that can be used to better comprehend the research literature and to recognize new questions that need to be researched in the field of sport and exercise science. Prerequisite: AUSTA 153 or any introduction to statistics in Augustana.

Study of the physiological response of the human body to acute exercise and to chronic exercise (training). Prerequisite: AUPED 215.

Study of both theoretical and practical skill-sets in the fundamentals of lifestyle appraisal and exercise prescription to assist individuals acquire health and well-being outcomes across all ages. There will be an opportunity to explore the therapeutic use of exercise in other chronic conditions independently. Prerequisites: AUPED 314 or consent of the instructor.

Study of the physiological factors and principles of training affecting human performance. The course emphasizes physiological adaptation, specificity, and factors that influence the training process. Prerequisite: AUPED 314.

This course will provide a detailed overview of human nutrition by examining the roles of both macro and micronutrients in human health. It will discuss the recommended intakes and dietary sources of essential nutrients and provide a synopsis of their role in metabolism. Nutritional needs throughout the life cycle as well as those required for physical activity will be discussed. Prerequisites: AUPED 216 or consent of the instructor.

Examination of the cultural and business aspects of the sport of hockey, historically and in the present. The course explores such topics as fan identities, cultural memory and tradition, race and ethnicity, gender and youth culture, labour relations and free agency, salary caps and revenue sharing, minor hockey, audiences and the mass media, fighting and violence, league expansion and franchise relocations, and arena construction. Prerequisites: Third-year standing. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUMGT 360 and AUPED 360.

Examination of the history of sport in Canadian society, from colonial times to the present. The course links developments in sport to wider changes in Canadian society and social relations. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUPED 368 and AUHIS 368.

Examination of the historical development of the modern Olympic Games. Topics include politics, nationalism, culture, commercialism, media, gender, race and identity. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUPED 369 and AUHIS 312.

Advanced study of a particular dimension of sport and exercise science. Topics vary from year to year, depending on instructor and student interest. Prerequisite: Vary according to topic; second year standing. Note: AUSES 370 is classified as an arts course.

Advanced study of a particular dimension of sport and exercise science. Topics vary from year to year, depending on instructor and student interest. Prerequisite: Vary according to topic; third-year standing. Note: AUSES 374 is classified as a science course.

Advanced study of a particular dimension of sport and exercise science. Topics vary from year to year, depending on instructor and student interest. Prerequisite: Vary according to topic; third-year standing. Note: AUSES 375 is classified as a science course.

Spending time alone in natural places has a long tradition in the human experience. These experiences of silence and solitude have been sources of wisdom, self-awareness, and physical and mental wellbeing as well as served as a rite of passage for some people and cultures. This course will include regular readings followed by solo explorations in local urban parks and green spaces with the goal of having students discover a Listening Point that might serve as a foundation for wellness and a lifetime practice of solo and solitude.

Examination of the concepts and theories of adventure program planning and design as well as the concepts and theories of adventure program processing such as briefing and debriefing. Prerequisites: AUPED 389; one of AUPED 184, 281, 283, 284, 285, or 286.

Examination of the historical and philosophical roots of outdoor, adventure, and experiential education. Prerequisite: One of AUPED 184, 281, 283, 284, 285, or 286.

Study of protocols and the physiological principles underlying tests of fitness and performance assessment. Prerequisites: AUSTA 153; AUPED 314. Note: Students must have at least third year standing.

This course, which covers acute and chronic response to exercise, and the underlying mechanisms of adaptation, will extend the students' understanding of exercise physiology. It will also introduce the topic of occupational physiology. The students will have input into the topics selected for presentation and discussion. Topics that may be covered include the influence of exercise in the treatment of various disease states, and the physical requirement of various occupations and occupational testing. Prerequisite(s): AUPED 314. Note: This course was formerly (for 2 years) AUPED 375 (Special Topics in Physical Education and Sport); credit may be obtained for only one of these courses and AUPED 414.

Study of issues as they relate to sport and physical activity. The emphasis is on developing a capability to reason and think critically on issues of importance to the discipline of Sport and Exercise Science. Prerequisite: 12 units in Sport and Exercise Science; fourth-year standing.

Examination of the role of sport in Canadian popular culture, historically and in the present. Topics include the power of the media to create audiences for sport; the role of sport in the construction of local, regional, and national identities; the continental dimensions of professional sport; the place of sport in the negotiation of gender relations; the use of sport by the Canadian government; and the position of sport in an increasingly global economy and culture.

Intensive study of a specific area of Sport and Exercise Science as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisites: Third-year standing and consent of the instructor. Note: An Application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course.

Intensive study of a specific area of Sport and Exercise Science as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisites: Third-year standing and consent of the instructor. Note: An Application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course.

Intensive study of a specific area of Sport and Exercise Science as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisites: Third-year standing and consent of the instructor. Note: An Application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course.

Intensive study of a specific area of Sport and Exercise Science as defined by the student and a supervising instructor. Prerequisites: Third-year standing and consent of the instructor. Notes: An Application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course. AUSES 497 is classified as a science course.