New and Upcoming Courses

Kin 486: Organization and Administration of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Athletics
Psyc 360: Positive Psychology
Acct 201: Introduction to Financial Accounting

KIN 486: Organization and Administration of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Athletics (3 Credits, LCSC, new course)

Course Description
Designed for administration in athletics, schools, recreation, private sector fitness/wellness programs. Students will explore legal issues, economics, finance and governance in sports while developing skills in computing, budgeting, marketing, fundraising, event management, program planning, scheduling, facility and personnel management.

See Kinesiology for syllabus.

PSYC 360: Positive Psychology (3 Credits, U of I, new course)

Course Description
The scientific study of human strengths, life fulfillment and optimal functioning. Topics include well-being, happiness, optimism, resilience, positive relationships, life meaning, gratitude and positive development across the lifespan.

Prerequisites: Psychology 101 (Introduction to Psychology)

See Psychology for syllabus.

ACCT 201: Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 Credits, U of I, course revision)

Course Description
Overview of the nature and purpose of general purpose financial statements provided to external decision makers; emphasis on use of financial statement information.

Requirements: access to Microsoft Excel

See Accounting for syllabus.