Health & Physical Education

Health & Physical Education

HPER 100 – Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 2

A course designed for students of all ages. It will teach the facts about exercise, physical fitness and wellness. Major emphasis will be placed on the development and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. This course will focus on the importance of regular physical activity, nutrition, and making healthy choices. Students will learn to assess their current fitness level and develop their health profile. Students will develop a personal fitness/wellness program that addresses their specific needs and goals. They will also learn to adjust their program as their needs change so it is incorporated into their lifestyle. Fall, Spring

HPER 110 – Social, Folk, and Square Dance 1

Instruction and practice in social dances and traditional folk and square dances. Spring

HPER 120 – Swimming 1

Designed for both the non-swimmer and intermediate level swimmer. The following strokes will be learned or refined: front crawl, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl, and breaststroke. In addition, basic rescue skills, water survival techniques and fundamental diving skills will be introduced. Fall, Spring

HPER 151 – Golf/Bowling 1

This course is designed to introduce rules, strategies, and skills for golf and bowling. Fall, Spring

HPER 161 – Western Pleasure Riding 1

Students will learn proper horse riding balance, body cues, gaits, and leads of the horse. Instruction will also include types of tack and usage, catching, loading/unloading, trailering, and safety issues of horse handling. Arena and outside riding combined. Must provide your own horse and tack. Fall

HPER 162 – Archery/Fly Casting 1

This course is designed to introduce safety procedures and skills of archery and fly casting. Spring

HPER 170 – Varsity Athletics I 1

HPER 171 – Varsity Athletics II 1

HPER 172 – Varsity Athletics III 1

HPER 173 – Varsity Athletics IV 1

Institutional credit is given for participating in a varsity sport, including cheerleading. Credits will not fulfill the university’s general education requirement.

HPER 174 – Varsity Athletic Enhancement 1

Advanced athletic training utilizing the Frappier acceleration protocol in the Human Performance Center. Institutional credit is given for participation in the varsity enhancement program; credits will not fulfill the university’s general education requirement. Varsity athletes and coaching minors only. Pre-requisites: physical and proof of performance.

HPER 175 – Varsity Athletic Enhancement 1

HPER 176 – Varsity Athletic Enhancement 1

HPER 177 – Varsity Athletic Enhancement 1

HPER 180 – Adapted Activity I 1

HPER 181 – Adapted Activity II 1

Activities will be developed as needed for differently abled students who cannot participate in other activity courses. Admission by consent of department chair. Pre-requisite: Medical recommendation.

HPER 199 – Special Topics 1

A physical education activity course offered when there is interest and expertise available for an activity not listed in the catalog.

HPER 207 – Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 2

Students will have the opportunity to acquire life long skills and knowledge associated with athletic training. Skills and knowledge that will be covered in the class involve prevention of athletic injuries, care of athletic injuries, taping and bracing, history of athletic training and administrative issues. Students will leave the class with a better understanding on how the athletic trainer provides health care to the athlete. Fall, Spring

HPER 208 – Introduction to Physical Education 3

An introduction to physical education with emphasis on its historical, cultural, social, and scientific foundations. The course will also explore current issues, fitness issues, and career opportunities; both teaching and non-teaching. Fall

HPER 210 – Community First Aid and CPR 2

Instruction in first aid procedures with emphasis on CPR, and for the care of persons who have been injured or suddenly become ill. Includes an in depth study of infectious disease transmission and prevention. American Red Cross Certification. Fall, Spring

HPER 215 – Survey of Human Anatomy 2

A study of applied human anatomy with emphasis on physical activity. The student will learn basic musculoskeletal function with a focus on skeletal structure, musculature and neurological capabilities. Spring.

HPER 215L – Survey of Human Anatomy Lab 1

Exercises designed to complement and reinforce the human anatomy lectures. Includes examination of skeletons, individual bones, and computer simulations, in addition to movement of major joints. Fall.

HPER 216 – Skill Themes and Movement Concepts For the Elementary School 2

The student will be introduced to skill themes, movement concepts, dance rhythms, and game related activities for the K-6 physical education programs. Fall

HPER 217 – Personal and Community Health 2

The study of causes and prevention of health problems at the personal and community level. The main topics will be alcohol, drugs, tobacco, sexually transmitted diseases (STD), and HIV/AIDS. Fall, Spring

HPER 240 – Principles of Human Nutrition 2

Basic concepts of human nutrition and how these principles relate to health and food consumption as a basis for meeting changing nutritional needs.

HPER 328 – Biomechanics 3

Basic structural kinesiology and movement analysis applicable to physical education and athletic activities. Pre-requisite: Biol 215, 215L – Survey of Human Anatomy and Lab. Spring

HPER 330 – Football Coaching 2

Rules, fundamentals, offensive and defensive theory, plus various training methods and psychology of team play and coaching. Emphasis on organization and administration. Fall

HPER 335 – Volleyball Coaching 2

Rules, fundamental, offense and defense, techniques, psychology and philosophy, and organization of coaching. This course will additionally deal with weight training, Title IX issues, scorekeeping, officiating, and line judging. There will also be an opportunity to play. “Hands on” experiences and a culminating notebook project are also mainstays of this course. Fall

HPER 340 – Basketball Coaching 2

Rules, fundamentals, offensive and defensive play, training, and the psychology of team play and coaching. Spring

HPER 345 – Wrestling Coaching 2

Rules, fundamentals, team strategy, training, and the psychology of coaching, and laboratory exercise in basic techniques being used today. Fall

HPER 350 – Track and Field Coaching 2

Philosophy, fundamentals, team strategy, training, and psychology of coaching. Emphasis placed on organization and administration of track and field meets. Spring

HPER 355 – Baseball Coaching 2

Rules, fundamentals, team strategy, training. Special emphasis on organization and administration. Spring

HPER 360 – Adapted Physical Education 2

An introduction to the cross-disciplinary theory and practice related to lifetime physical activity for those individuals whose uniqueness of function, structure, or appearance necessitates modifications in the delivery of physical education. Includes working with adaptive students in the physical education setting. Spring

HPER 380 – Teaching Individual and Dual Activities 3

Methods, techniques, and materials for developing skills in teaching archery, racquet sports, bowling, golf, weight training, aquatics, yoga, and aerobic dance. Fall

HPER 385 – Teaching Team Sports 2

Methods, techniques, and materials for developing skills in teaching team sports. Spring

HPER 410 – Psychology and Sociology of Sport and Exercise 2

This course is designed to explore, discuss, and apply the basic tenents of psychology and sociology as they relate to sport and exercise. Fall

HPER 420 – Organization and Administration of Physical Education 2

Study of health, physical education, athletics, recreation, and intramural programs. Special emphasis placed on budgets, policies, programs, staff, equipment, and curriculum. Spring

HPER 430 – Measurement and Evaluation 2

A teaching approach and application to evaluate physical education activities. Special emphasis on administration of tests in physical education for K-12. Fall

HPER 432 – Physiology of Exercise 3

Physiology of the human body with emphasis on the physiological responses and adaptations to chronic exercise (training) in relation to physical fitness. Additional emphasis will be placed on nutrition and body composition and their contributions to athletic performance. Pre-requisites: Biol 215, 215L – Survey of Human Anatomy and Lab and HPER 328 – Biomechanics. Fall

HPER 291, 491 – Physical Education Seminar 1-6

This course is designed for the exploration of specific topics which are not covered in regularly scheduled course work. HPER 491 is a writing intensive and capstone course.

HPER 292, 492 – Experimental Course 1-4

A unique class, designed by the instructor and/or department, not currently listed in the University catalog. An experimental course may be offered for a maximum of two semesters. After that time, the course must be either assigned an appropriate, permanent course number and formally listed in the University catalog, or its usage must be discontinued.

HPER 293, 493 – Peer Tutoring 1-6

Students may earn credits by tutoring. Tutors are needed every semester in almost all academic areas. Interested students should contact Student Support Services. (Maximum eight credits may be applied to graduation.)

HPER 294, 494 – Independent Study, Undergraduate Research 1-6

Independent Study: An individualized study not listed as a regular course in the University catalog. Content, etc., to be determined by instructor and student. Requires approval by department chair.

Undergraduate Research: Research topic must be approved prior to registration by instructor. Written analysis of research activities required at end of semester. Requires approval by department chair.

HPER 295, 495 – Service Learning 1-6

Credit may be granted for certain extra-curricular activities for which there is a direct connection and correlation between the activity and the academic objectives of a specific course in the University catalog. The appropriateness of the activity and subsequently awarding of academic credit will be at the discretion of the appropriate departmental chair.

HPER 296, 496 – Study Tours 1-6

Provides students the opportunity to make an extensive trip to a location either inside or outside the United States, which will subsequently provide the student with life experiences that relate directly to a specific academic discipline. Not available in all departments. Available at departmental and discipline discretion only.

HPER 299, 499 – Special Topics, Readings 1-6

SPECIAL TOPICS: A uniquely-designed advanced topics course within a specific discipline. Course content and other related academic requirements to be determined by the instructor. Requires approval by department chair.

READINGS: Readings in educational and various specific professional publications and journals related to a specific academic discipline. Requires approval by department chair.