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Department of Kinesiology and Health Science

Mel E. Finkenberg, Chair

Health & Physical Education 204
(936) 468-3503
Fax: (936) 468-1850
kinesiology@sfasu.edu
www.kin.sfasu.edu

Faculty

Regents Professor
Mel E. Finkenberg

Professors
Ronnie Barra, Stan Bobo, Sandra Cole, Mike Moode, Elizabeth Rhodes, DawnElla Rust, David Shows

Assistant Professors
Kim Archer, Linda Bobo, Deborah Buswell, Jeffrey Gergley, Stephanie Jevas, Jay Lee

Instructors
Ron McCown, Sanford Miller, Amanda Went, Brian Yale

Lecturer
David Goodman

Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies
David Goodman

Coordinator of Fitness and Lifetime Sports
David Shows

Areas of Study & Degrees
B.S. Kinesiology (all-level teacher certification & non-teaching programs)
B.S. Health Science
B.S. Dance (teacher certification & non-teaching programs)
B.S. Community Health
Minors: available in above fields
Endorsement & Certification:

Preparation of Athletic Coaches

Objectives

The mission of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Science is related to the preparation of health science, kinesiology and dance teachers and the development of total fitness and recreational sports skills of the college community through programs of fitness and lifetime sports.

Definitions of Majors and Minors

The department provides majors in kinesiology, health science and dance, as well as minors in each of these fields.

The programs in kinesiology require that all students be able to participate in vigorous physical activity. Successful completion of the physical fitness test is required for all students enrolled in KIN 100 and 353. Failure to pass all test items results in a withheld grade.

Kinesiology majors are required to take BIO 123 or BIO 238 (or 327 if a biology major) as part of the quantitative skills and science requirement of the Bachelor of Science degree. (Kinesiology majors are required to take PHY 101 as part of the quantitative skills and science requirement of the Bachelor of Science degree.) An undergraduate health science teaching field consists of 30 semester hours, 18 of which must be advanced.

Health Science majors are required to take BIO 121, 123 and/or 238 (eight hours) as part of the Natural Science requirement of the Bachelor of Science degree. Students pursuing Physical Therapy may take Chemistry 133 and 134.

The department has been determined to be in compliance with the guidelines established by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) for its physical education curriculum. The department is in compliance with guidelines established by the American Association of Health Education (AAHE) for its health education curriculum.

CHES, Certified Health Education Specialist credential is available through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. New York, N.Y., to students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours of health science course work and have earned a baccalaureate degree.

Kinesiology teaching majors must complete KIN 214, 234, 235, and 236 prior to the internship. Kinesiology majors must complete KIN 353 and 417 prior to student teaching. Kinesiology majors must earn a grade of C in all activity courses.

Students are encouraged to participate in the activities of the SFA Alliance, the departmental professional club and other related departmental activities.

The primary mission of the B.S. degree program in dance is the professional preparation of teachers who possess a breadth of understanding in the discipline and will continue to uphold standards of excellence as they in turn make contributions to dance in education and as an art form. Students are encouraged to reach their highest technical and creative potential to the extent that should they desire to pursue graduate studies in dance or a performing career, they will be sufficiently prepared to realize their goals. Therefore, dance majors and minors are required to be enrolled in ballet, modern or jazz dance each semester while completing curriculum requirements. It is also expected that dance students participate in dance program events either as spectators, technical crew or performers. Membership in the SFA Repertory Dance Company is by audition and offers dancers advanced opportunities in performing the choreography of faculty, guest artists and senior-level students.

Bachelor of Science Degree

Kinesiology

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements
    1. Communication (six hours)
      1. English rhetoric/composition
        ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
      2. Communication Skills (six to eight hours)
        BCM 247; COM 111, 170; FRE 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; SPA 131,132; ENG 273; SPH 172, 272
    2. Mathematics (three hours)
      MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234
    3. Natural Sciences (eight hours)
      BIO 123, 238; PHY 101
    4. Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts
      1. Visual and Performing Arts (three hours)
        ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140, 160; THR 161, 370; DAN 341
      2. Other (three hours)
        ENG 200 - 235, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
      1. U.S. History (w/Texas option) (six hours)
        HIS 133, 134, 335
      2. Political Science (six hours)
        PSC 141, 142
      3. Social/Behavioral Science (three hours)
        ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC137, 139
  2. Institutionally Designated Options (four hours)
    KIN 234, 235
    TOTAL 47-49
  3. An academic major of at least 30 semester credit hours in Health Science or 34 semester credit hours in Kinesiology with at least 12 semester hours in advanced courses with at least nine advanced at SFA.
  4. An academic minor (or second teaching field) of at least 18 hours (at least 24 or more for second teaching field) of which at least six semester hours must be advanced; at least three semester hours of advanced must be at SFA.
  5. Professional certification courses as specified by the state (18 semester credit hours) for those students seeking teacher certification.
  6. A minimum of 42 semester hours of residence work, at least 36 semester hours of which must be advanced.
  7. Additional hours to make a total of at least 130 semester hours.
  8. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course, and a C average in course work completed at SFA, course work completed in the major and minor fields, considered separately at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category which are included in the student’s official degree plan.
  9. All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.

Physical Education (Kinesiology) Teacher Certification

  1. Core Curriculum (see Kinesiology section of this bulletin)
  2. Courses for Kinesiology teaching field (K-12)
    HSC 121; KIN 100, 120, 214, 235, 236, 330, 332, 340, 349, 353 & 353L, 417 & 417L, 431, 460, 470, 487, 234
  3. Professional Education courses:
    Note: Refer to the Educator Certification portion of this bulletin in the College of Education section for specific professional teacher education coursework requirements.

Kinesiology Major (leads to EC–12 teacher certification)

Kinesiology Major (Non-Teaching)

For the non-teaching major KIN 332 & 349 are not required; HMS 239 or 339 is required.

Kinesiology Minor (21 hours)

KIN 100, 120, 330, 353, 353L, 417, 417L and 5 hours from KIN 214, 234, 235, 236, 340, 431, 460, 470, 487.

Athletic Coaching Minor (21 hours)

Students who are majoring in a field of study other than kinesiology, health science or dance are eligible for this minor. The purpose of this minor is to prepare students who want to coach athletic teams and teach subjects other than physical education, health, or dance in the school system. This minor also would be beneficial for anyone wishing to coach youth sports, city parks and recreation teams, YMCA teams, etc.

Community Health

Same as Kinesiology except:

  1. Any KIN activity (three hours)
    1. Natural Sciences (six to eight hours)
      BIO 121, 123, 238; CHE 133, 134

Health Science-EC–12 Certificate

Same as Kinesiology except:

  1. Any KIN activity (three hours)
    1. Natural Sciences (six to eight hours)
      BIO 121, 123, or 238

Health Science Teacher Certification

  1. Core Requirements
  2. Courses for Health Science Teaching Field (30 hours)
    HSC 121 & KIN 470; 24 hours from HSC 151, 216, 235, 337, 345, 351, 425, 430, 436, 489, or KIN 332.
  3. Second Teaching field or minor
  4. Professional Education courses:

Note: Refer to the Educator Certification portion of this bulletin in the College of Education section for specific professional teacher education coursework requirements.

Health Science Major (EC–12)(30 hours, 18 hours advanced)

HSC 121 & KIN 470; 24 hours from HSC 151, 216, 235, 337, 345, 351, 425, 430, 436, 489 or KIN 332

*Community Health Major (33 hours, 18 hours advanced)

HSC 121, 216, 337, 345, 351, 425, 430, 436, 489, 470, 480 (internship) HMS 239.

*Students electing a Community Health major (non-teaching) must consult an adviser regarding requirements in supportive areas.

Health Science Minor (18 hours, six hours advanced)

HSC 121; 15 hours from 151, 216, 337, 345, 351, 425, 430, 436, 489.

Dance

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements
    1. Communication (12 hours)
      1. English rhetoric/composition (six hours)
        ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
      2. Communication Skills (six to eight hours)
        BCM 247; COM 111, 170; FRE 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; SPA 131, 132; ENG 273; SPH 172, 272
    2. Mathematics (three hours)
      MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234
    3. Natural Sciences (six to eight hours)
      1. BIO 123 or 238
      2. AST 105; BIO 121, 131, 133, 225; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134, 231; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131, 132, 241, 242
    4. Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts
      1. Visual and Performing Arts (three hours)
        ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140, 160; THR 161, 370
      2. Other (3 hours)
        ENG 200 - 235, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
      1. U.S. History (w/Texas option) (six hours)
        HIS 133, 134, 335
      2. Political Science (six hours)
        PSC 141, 142
      3. Social/Behavioral Science (three hours)
        ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
  2. Institutionally Designated Options (three hours)
    Dance Activity Courses
    TOTAL 47-49
  3. An academic major of at least 31 hours with at least 12 semester hours in advanced courses with at least nine advanced at SFA.
  4. An academic minor of at least 18 semester hours (of which at least six must be advanced, including three advanced at SFA) or a second teaching field of at least 24 semester hours (of which at least 12 must be advanced, including six advanced at SFA).
  5. Professional certification courses (24 semester hours) for those students seeking teacher certification.
    Note: Refer to the Educator Certification portion of this bulletin in the College of Education section for specific professional teacher education coursework requirements.
  6. Forty-two or more semester hours of advanced work (courses numbered 300-499 inclusive), at least 36 at SFA.
  7. A minimum of 42 semester hours in residence (on SFA campus) work.
  8. Enough additional hours to make a total of at least 130 semester hours.
  9. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course, and a C average in course work completed at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category which are included in the student’s official degree plan.
  10. All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.

Dance

Core Curriculum Requirements:
(See Page 240)

Major in Dance - B.S. Degree

Teacher Certification in Dance (Grades 8-12)

Students must complete the following:

Note: Refer to the Educator Certification portion of this bulletin in the College of Education section for specific professional teacher education coursework requirements.

(Note: EPS 380 is a prerequisite for the above courses.)

Minor in Dance

Course Credit

Unless otherwise indicated, all courses listed are three semester hours credit, three hours lecture per week.

Courses in Health Science (HSC)

121.   

Core Concepts in Health (PHED 1304) – Introductory course which examines the multi-dimensional factors (emotional, environmental, intellectual, occupational, physical, social and spiritual) that affect optimal health.

151.

ARC First Aid for Health Emergencies (PHED 1306) – Opportunity for certification in standard first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

216.

Introduction to Community Health – Address aspects of community and public health and survey career opportunities for health professionals. Introduce models and theories of community health.

235.

Health Concepts for Children and Adolescents – Health content relevant to physical, social and emotional needs of children and adolescents; emphasis on individual responsibilities, decision making skills, and the strategies for implementing an age-appropriate curriculum.

337.

Consumer Health – Principles of consumer concepts, marketing, economic protections and sources of information in selecting health products and services. Analysis of major consumer health issues and the social and psychological factors that influence consumer choices.

345.

Prevention and Control of Diseases – Modern concepts of epidemiology including infectious and non-infectious disease. An interdisciplinary approach directed toward primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. Prerequisites: HSC 121 and four hours of biology.

351.

Substance Prevention Education – Introduction to the effects and rationales of substance and drug use, misuse, and abuse.. Current trends in prevention and treatment strategies. Emphasis on the physiological, psychological, sociological, pharmacological, and legal aspects of drugs in society.

425.

Social Health – Principles of human sexuality. A biological, psychological and sociological perspective; emphasis on problematical concepts and methods for facilitating human sexuality education in the public/community health setting. Prerequisites: HSC 121

430.

Health and the Maturation Process – Principles of social and emotional health affecting human development; role of nature versus nurture in human development.

436.

Environmental Health – Overview of external factors in the environment that adversely impact human health. Examination of how a built environment influences health. Prerequisites: nine semester hours of health science; four hours biology.

470.

Senior Seminar – Capstone experience for senior-level health majors.

475.

Special Problems – One to three semester hours. Independent investigation through conferences with instructor. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours of health science and consent of department chair.

480.

Internship – Supervised work experience in an approved community h ealth agency. Prerequisite: senior standing.

483.

Driver and Traffic Safety Education I – Techniques and skills in teaching the classroom phase of driver education. Required with HSC 484 for driver education endorsement.

484.

Driver & Traffic Safety Education II – Completion of HSC 483 and HSC 484 is required for driver education certification endorsement. HSC 481 is not required but is recommended. Lab fee $20.

489.

Health Assessment and Intervention – Concepts and procedures of health assessment and intervention. Interpretation of assessment process of planning, implementation, evaluation, and review of research related to intervention programs. Prerequisite: 15 hours of HSC.

Courses in Kinesiology (KIN)

100.   

Physical Fitness Concepts and Activities – Two semester hours, one hour lecture and two hours lab per week. Program organization and scientific evaluation of fitness programs and individual physical fitness.

120.

Foundations of Kinesiology (PHED 1301) – Historical, physiological, psychological and sociological foundations; programs, professional requirements and opportunities.

202.

Mechanics of Wrestling – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Fundamentals of freestyle wrestling.

207.

Gymnastics – One semester hour, three hours lab per week. Basic gymnastic stunts, tumbling and apparatus to promote physical conditioning. Emphasis on spotting techniques and safety procedures.

214.

Racquet Sports – Two semester hours, one hour lecture and two hours lab per week. Instruction practice of various racquet sports, to include skills, rules and strategies.

234.

Innovative Games and Sports – Two semester hours, one hour lecture, two hours lab per week. Fundamentals, skills and strategies of new and/or novel games and sports.

235.

Team Games and Sports – Two semester hours, one hour lecture and two hours lab per week. Demonstration and practice of basic skills of various team sports.

236.

Individual Games and Sports – Two semester hours, one hour lecture and two hours lab per week.

251.

Rhythmic Activities – One semester hour, one hour lecture, two hours lab per week. Analysis of music and movement of rhythmic activities.

271.

Theory of Football – Two semester hours, one hour lecture, two hours lab per week. Includes offense, defense and special teams.

272.

Theory of Track and Field – Two semester hours, one hour lecture, two hours lab per week. Includes the officiating of track and field events; conducting meets, procedures and practice in the marking of tracks.

273.

Theory of Basketball – Two semester hours, one hour lecture, two hours lab per week. Includes offense, defense and special teams.

274.

Theory of Baseball – Two semester hours, one hour lecture, two hours lab per week. Skills and strategies of baseball, including rules and rules interpretation.

330.

Measurement and Evaluation – Techniques for construction of knowledge and performance tests for physical activities.

332.

Health & Kinesiology for Children – Designed to acquaint students with health information and principles of kinesiology appropriate for children age 5 through 12 years.

340.

Foundations of Personal Fitness – Utilization of research findings and current educational practice to develop methods and materials for the secondary school foundations of personal fitness program. Prerequisite: KIN 100.

349.

Psychomotor Development Movement Activities – Fundamental principles of motor development and the integration of movement activities in the learning environment.

353.

Physiology of Exercise – Physiological basis of movement and exercise. Prerequisites: KIN 100, 330 and 340.

353L.

Physiology of Exercise Laboratory – One semester hour, two hours lab per week. Corequisite with KIN 353 lecture. Lab and lecture grades are computed into one grade and the same final grade is computed for both lecture and lab. Prerequisite: KIN 330.

357.

Prevention and Care of Injuries – Caring for injuries in the gymnasium and on the athletic field. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

367.

Orthopaedic Assessment of the Physically Active – Presentation of various evaluation and assessment techniques of injuries sustained by the physically active. Prerequisites: BIO 238, 239; KIN 357. Corequisite: KIN 367L.

367L.

Orthopaedic Assessment of the Physically Active Laboratory – One semester hour. Application of various evaluation and assessment techniques of injuries sustained by the physically active. Prerequisites: BIO 238, 239; KIN 357. Corequisite: KIN 367.

387.

Rehabilitation for the Physically Active – Presentation of various rehabilitative techniques and exercise programs designed for the physically active. Prerequisites: BIO 238, 239; KIN 367. Corequisite: KIN 387L.

387L.

Rehabilitation for the Physically Active Laboratory – One semester hour. Application of various rehabilitative techniques and exercise programs designed for the physically active. Prerequisites: BIO 238, 239; KIN 367. Corequisite: KIN 387.

417.

Analysis of Movement – Study of anatomical and mechanical factors that influence human movement. Prerequisites: PHY 101, and BIO 123, or 238, or 327.

417L.

Analysis of Movement Laboratory – One semester hour, two hours lab per week. Corequisite with KIN 417 lecture. Lab and lecture grades computed into one grade; same final grade computed for both lecture and lab. Prerequisites: PHY 101, and BIO 123, or 238, or 327.

431.

Organization and Administration of Activity Programs – Organizational and administrative functions and structures used in activity programs.

445.

Intramural Sports for Junior and Senior High Schools – Organizing students and activities in an intramural program.

457.

Advanced Athletic Training – Methods and techniques for the prevention and care of injuries related to participation in games, sports and athletics; use and operation of training equipment and devices. Prerequisite: KIN 357.

460.

Principles of Coaching Interscholastic Athletics – Non-technical aspects of coaching in secondary schools. Management concerns for special areas include staffing, compensation, team selection, athlete conduct, eligibility, scheduling, contest management, crowd control, women’s sports, and applied psychological and sociological theories of coaching. Prerequisite: Senior-level standing.

461.

Scientific Basis of Sport – Basic, anatomical, kinesiological, physiological, biomechanical principles as they apply to human performance in sport and athletic movement activities. Prerequisite: KIN 460.

470.

Senior Seminar – Capstone experience for senior-level kinesiology and school health students. Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of instructor or department adviser.

475.

Special Problems – Independent investigation through conferences with instructor. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours of health science and/or kinesiology and consent of head of department.

476.

Principles of Therapeutic Modalities – Presentation of theoretical principles and application of therapeutic modalities. Prerequisites: BIO 238, 239; KIN 387. Corequisite: KIN 476L.

476L.

Principles of Therapeutic Modalities Lab – One semester hour. Presentation of theoretical principles and application of therapeutic modalities. Prerequisites: BIO238, 239; KIN 387. Corequisite: KIN 476.

477.

Challenge Course Facilitation – Fundamental principles and procedures used to provide safe, effective challenge course experience for others. Prerequisites: KIN 276, 277 or 278.

487.

Activities for Special Populations – Characteristics and implications of special population children as related to activities and activity programs.

Kinesiology Activity Courses (KIN)

Lab fees $2.50 per semester hour; towel and lock fees $2.50 per semester hour unless otherwise stated

105.   

Soccer – One semester hour, three hours lab per week. Rules, strategy and techniques of soccer.

106.

Volleyball – One semester hour, three hours lab per week. The rules, strategy and techniques of volleyball.

107.

Gymnastics – One semester hour, three hours lab per week. Basic gymnastic stunts and tumbling using gymnastic apparatus. Spotting techniques and safety procedures emphasized.

110.

Jogging – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Individual jogging and conditioning programs to start the student at his/her present level of fitness.

111.

Flag Football – One semester hour, three hours lab per week. Conditioning exercises included.

112.

Basketball – One semester hour, three hours lab per week. Conditioning exercises included.

114.

Tennis – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Rules, equipment, conditioning and court etiquette.

115.

Bowling – One semester hour, three hours lab per week. Etiquette, scoring and terminology. Special fee.

116.

Scuba Diving – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week, and four open-water training dives. Demonstration of classroom knowledge, confined water skills, and open-water training dives required for certification as a recreational diver. Special fee.

119.

Taekwondo – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Forms, kicks, hand techniques, sparring strategies used in self-defense.

200.

Special Studies in Games, Sports, and Activities – One to two semester hours, one and a half to three hours lab per week. Topics course that changes according to student need and interest.

209.

Beginning Swimming – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Floating, front and back strokes, and safety skills.

210.

Intermediate Swimming – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Five basic swimming strokes and related water skills.

211.

ARC Lifeguarding (PHED 1253) – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. May receive certificate upon completion of course. Prerequisite: Ability to swim 500 yards continuously using the five basic strokes.

212.

ARC Water Safety Instructor Program – Three semester hours, one hour lecture, two hours lab per week. Organization and teaching techniques.

216.

Intermediate Tennis – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week.

217.

Advanced Scuba – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Advanced techniques of SCUBA, including rescue techniques. Diver Certification required. Special Fee.

218.

Divemaster – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Classroom and confined water training techniques preparing for divemaster certification. Special fee.

219.

Advanced Taekwondo – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Advanced forms, hand techniques, sparring strategy used in self-defense.

220.

Body Mechanics – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Fundamentals of body movements. Designed for the exploration of the student’s own physical potential; physical performance and ability, exercise and posture, good form in the basic skills of work and play.

221.

Weight Training – One semester hour, three hours lab per week. Includes isometric and isotonic devices. Emphasis on understanding the physical effects of overload principles.

230.

Badminton – One semester hour, three hours lab per week.

244.

Golf – One semester hour, three hours lab per week. Special fee.

262.

Racquetball – One semester hour, three hours lab per week.

270.

Angling – One semester hour, three hours lab per week. Angling techniques, safety and equipment. Students will be required to provide their own equipment.

276.

Basic Climbing I – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Introduction to climbing, including belaying, rappelling, knots, and safety with experiences including an indoor climbing wall and ropes course high elements. Special fee.

277.

Challenge Course Activity – One semester hour, three hours lab per week. Experiential learning through participation in ropes course challenges.

278.

Adventure Education – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Personal challenging activities including initiative games, indoor rock climbing, rappelling and ropes course elements. Special fee.

Courses in Dance (DAN)

Dance majors and minors must take a ballet, modern or jazz dance class as a corequisite for enrollment in any of the following courses.

130.   

Foundations of Dance – Three semester hours. Introduction to dance in art and education covering topics such as dance aesthetics, dance as creative expression, dance as technical discipline and historical foundations of dance in U.S. educational settings.

140.

Dance Appreciation (DANC 2303) – Three semester hours. For non-dance majors only. An introduction to dance as a theatrical art and as a valued component in diversified cultures and societies.

256.

Dance Performance (DANC 1251) – Two semester hours, one hour lecture, two hours lab per week, plus rehearsals. Intermediate and advanced performance techniques. Prerequisite: four semester hours from DAN 102, 103, 104 or higher-level course in same discipline.

300.

Improvisation and Composition of Dance – Two semester hours, one hour lecture, two hours lab per week. Movement exploration, improvisation and composition with emphasis on spatial design, rhythmic and dynamic structure. Prerequisite: four semester hours of dance activity.

301.

Rhythmic Analysis of Dance Movement – Two semester hours, one hour lecture, two hours lab per week for nine weeks. Analysis of rhythmic movement in relation to beats, measure, accents and rhythmic patterns. Prerequisite: Four hours of dance activity.

341.

History and Philosophy of Dance – Historical overview of dance from the period of early man with emphasis on the development of Western theatrical dance from the Renaissance through the 20th century.

356.

Dance Production – Techniques of dance production, including staging, lighting and costuming. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of dance.

380.

Dance Company – Six hours lab per week. Advanced performing techniques, rehearsals, and presentations of professional choreography. Prerequisite: by audition. Fall.

400.

Theory and Practice of Dance – Principles, methods, and practice of dance in education and as a performing art. Prerequisites: six semester hours of dance and approval of instructor.

475.

Special Problems – One to three semester hours. Independent investigation through conferences with instructor. Prerequisites: 12 semester hours of dance and consent of department chair.

480.

Choreographic Project – No semester hours credit, three hours lab per week. Development and production of an extended choreographic work. Prerequisites: Six hours of dance and approval of instructor.

Dance Courses (DAN)

(These courses may be used to satisfy university core curriculum degree requirements. Levels II and III may be repeated once for credit.)

Lab fees $2.50 per semester hour; towel and lock fees $2.50 per semester hour unless otherwise stated

102.   

Ballet I (DANC 1241) – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Fundamental techniques and principles of classical ballet.

103.

Jazz Dance I (DANC 1247) – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Fundamental techniques and principles of jazz dance.

104.

Modern Dance I (DANC 1245) – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Fundamental techniques and principles of modern dance.

105.

Tap Dance I (DANC 1210) – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Analysis, demonstration and practice of beginning techniques of tap dance.

106.

Ballroom Dance – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Introduction to social dance that includes the fox trot, waltz, tango, cha cha, rumba and swing.

200.

Special Studies in Dance – One to two semester hours. Topics course in an area of student need and interest.

202.

Ballet II (DANC 1242) – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Analysis, demonstration, and practice of intermediate ballet techniques. Prerequisites: DAN 102 or the equivalent.

203.

Jazz Dance II (DANC 1248) – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Techniques and principles in intermediate jazz dance. Prerequisites: DAN 103 or the equivalent.

204.

Modern Dance II (DANC 1246) – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Analysis, demonstration and practice of intermediate techniques of modern dance. Prerequisites: DAN 104 or the equivalent.

254.

Folk Dance – Two semester hours, three hours lab per week. Introduction to cultural dances of the world.

302.

Ballet III – Three semester hours, five hours lab per week. Analysis, demonstration and practice of intermediate/advanced techniques of ballet. Prerequisites: DAN 202 or the equivalent.

303.

Jazz Dance III – Three semester hours, five hours lab per week. Techniques and principles of intermediate/advanced jazz dance. Prerequisite: four hours of dance including DAN 203 or the equivalent.

304.

Modern Dance III – Three semester hours, five hours lab per week. Analysis, demonstration, and practice of intermediate/advanced techniques of contemporary dance. Prerequisites: DAN 204 or the equivalent.

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