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PER-490 Physical Education and Recreation Capstone
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Students will study how physical activity professionals can foster healthy active lifespan participation to meet the needs and preferences of diverse individuals. This course guides students to synthesize and apply what they have learned in physical education and recreation courses to understand changes within society that affect physical activity, fitness, and sport services provided in various segments of the community. The goal of the class is to facilitate an understanding of the impact that social and economic variables have on participation behavior, service, and program delivery.
Prerequisites: PER 386, PER 387, Senior Standing, and PER Majors Only; or permission of instructor.
Credit: 3