Courses

An introduction to the fitness benefits and applications of fundamentals, techniques and physiology of strength and conditioning. Students will improve their level of general fitness throughout participation in a wide variety of activities and increase interest in maintaining personal fitness. Individual differences in ability, experience and goals will be accounted for in the design, implementation, and maintenance of the student's personal program. Students will participate in a combination of group and individual activities as well as practical application lectures.

Immerses students in outdoor learning, combining the enjoyment of hiking with the development of practical wilderness skills, environmental stewardship, Indigenous ways of caring for the land, as well as personal and spiritual growth. Emphasizes active participation, critical thinking, and experiential learning on local hiking trails. Students will complete a combination of written assignments, skill demonstrations, and reflective exercises that connect outdoor competence with responsible environmental stewardship.

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan rugby athletes.

Introduces the theory, concepts, and practices in Sport Management. Theoretical components of the course explore multiple functional areas in Sport Management in the private and public sectors. Applied components focus on personal leadership development and managerial decision-making.

This course provides activity credits for our Spartan track and field athletes.

Students are introduced to the skills and knowledge required in recreational rock climbing for both indoor and outdoor climbing environments. Students will become knowledgeable of group facilitation, high ropes training, and safety issues while focusing on personal development, trust, communication, and teamwork skills.

This course provides activity team credits for our Spartan disc golf athletes.

Field placement that shadows a certified strength and conditioning coach. Provides training examples, opportunities for professional development, and networking. Students will primarily be observing the coaching techniques used with competitive athletes in strength and conditioning.

30-hour field experience in an athletic therapy environment with a certified supervisor who provides on the-job training and professional development. Students will learn to practice athletic therapy in a real-world context and develop a professional portfolio of specific skills and accomplishments related to their future career.