How the Earth Was Made
ESCI740
This is a fascinating story of how the earth was made, both physically and biologically. It ranges from a striking DVD showing the physical changes over time, from a ball of gas to the present. It also features a wonderful text on evolution and how modern life forms evolved. Lastly, a book that examines the northern region of Italy shows how it was once an island and discusses where the Alps came from.
Fuel for Thought: Alternative Energy
ESCI739
In today's World, there is a great deal of talk about the potential of alternative energy sources. Many people claim that the government needs to turn its attention and funding to those sources which will help end this nation's dependence on oil. However, most people are not aware of the types of potential energy sources that are currently being developed. The purpose of this course is to explore several of the most promising energy sources that could potentially become mainstream in the coming decades.
Rehab Your Athletes
ESPE725
This course deals with how to get your athletes back on their feet quicker after an injury and how to prevent many of those injuries. Included is a sports medicine bible for coaches without a trainer and a 7-hour DVD showing rehabilitation exercises for all areas of the body that can be used as a reference for the future.
Is Food Killing Our Kids?
EHEA704
Childhood obesity is epidemic in this country with estimates as high as 1 in 3 children being overweight. This course examines the situation, offers solutions, specifically what schools can do to help, and what has happened to cause this situation. A DVD by A&E offers case solutions and is suitable for class viewing.
Basketball: Developing Your Point Guard
ESPE721
This course is primarily designed for developing the point guard position. The course will cover the following: Leadership related towards coaches and players, developing intelligence in the point guard position, researching professional basketball websites, and developing fundamental drills for point guards.
Basketball: Developing Your Defense: Man to Man Defense
ESPE723
This course is designed for developing a defensive structure related to man to man defense (half court). You will learn to develop a program philosophy, to design and develop defensive philosophy, defensive drills, defensive language, situational defensive strategies, and develop a defensive program spread sheet.
Basketball: Developing and Organizing your Offense
ESPE722
This course is designed for the improvement and organization for those who coach basketball. This course will benefit people at all levels: from the youth level to the college level. This course is specifically directed towards the offensive side of the game of basketball. You will develop an offensive philosophy for this particular system; design set and continuous offensive plays; develop an offensive philosophy in regards towards game management; apply and infuse information regarding their program from personal education; and organize game situation strategies.
Basketball: Teaching Proper Shooting Mechanics II
ESPE720
In this course, the companion course to ESPE 719, you will enhance your skills and knowledge to improvement, implement, and analyze proper shooting mechanics in basketball. Designed for teachers of physical education as well as coaches of basketball, this course will provide students with an in-depth knowledge of shooting a basketball including: learning the proper skills and mechanics of the basketball shot, developing a system for teaching the skills; implementing the system; and analyzing the correct movements in a way that benefits students.
Basketball: Teaching Proper Shooting Mechanics I
ESPE719
This is a companion course to ESPE 720. This course is designed for the improvement, implementation, and analysis of shooting the basketball. It is designed for people who teach physical education along with those who coach the game of basketball. This course will provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of shooting the basketball. You will learn proper skills and mechanics of the basketball shot; develop a system for teaching the skills; implement the system; along with correct movement analysis for the benefit of the students.
Basketball: Developing Your Youth Program II
ESPE718
This companion course to ESPE 717, will further you along in the design and development of your youth sports program (feeder system). You will further your knowledge and skill in designing age-level appropriate skills and drills, develop a teacher template and a training session to enhance the effectiveness of coaches, devise an evaluation procedure for coaches, and learn the proper way to organize current facilities.
