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HPE 106: Wellness Concepts
2 cr.
Elementary human physiology and the detection and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Principles and problems of personal, school and community health as they apply to everyday living.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MW | 9:00–9:50 | DFH 124 |
HPE 115: Lifeguard Training
2 cr.
This course will prepare students to properly assume lifeguarding responsibilities at a swimming pool, water park or a protected (non-surf) open- water beach. Upon successful completion of this course, an American Red Cross lifeguarding certificate will be issued.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
HPE 205: Foundations of Exercise Science & Sport
3 cr.
Orientation to exercise science and sport including history, introduction to various philosophies, objectives and goals, scientific foundations, career opportunities, and issues and challenges of today and the future.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 9:35–10:50 | DFH 124 |
HPE 207: Introduction to Recreation
2 cr.
History, philosophy and objectives of recreation. Characteristics and values of recreation. Principles of recreation applied to the community and the ministry of the church.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
HPE 208: Teaching Racquet Sports
1 cr.
Techniques for teaching badminton and tennis.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
HPE 211: Teaching Conditioning
1 cr.
The science of designing effective exercise programs to promote health and fitness, including fitness assessment, exercise prescription and proper fitness techniques.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 9:00–9:50 | DFH 123 |
HPE 215: Lifeguard Instructor
1 cr.
This course will train instructor candidates to teach lifeguard training, basic lifeguard training, emergency water safety, basic water safety and safety training for swimming coaches. Upon successful completion of this course, an American Red Cross lifeguard instructor certificate will be issued.
Prerequisites: HPE 115 or Current Lifegard Certific.
This course is not offered this academic year.
HPE 216: First Aid Instructor
1 cr.
This course will prepare instructor candidates to teach First Aid, Adult CPR, Child CPR, Infant CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Upon successful completion of the course, an American Red Cross First Aid Instructor certificate will be issued.
Prerequisites: HPE 104 or HPE 311 Prerequisite.
This course is not offered this academic year.
HPE 217: Water Safety Instructor
2 cr.
This course will train instructor candidates to teach swimming at all age levels. Upon successful completion of this course, an American Red Cross water safety instructor certificate will be issued.
This course is not offered this academic year.
HPE 301: Coaching Basketball
2 cr.
Basketball theory and practice: the coach, fundamental skills and strategy.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
HPE 302: Coaching Baseball
2 cr.
Baseball theory and practice: positions, official scorers, the coach, fundamental skills and strategy.
This course is not offered this academic year.
HPE 311: First Responder
3 cr.
Tailored to EMS personnel, firefighters, athletic trainers, lifeguards and medical professionals, this course trains participants to work as emergency medical responders to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical personnel take over. Course meets or exceeds EMS Educational Standards.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 9:00–9:50 | DFH 123 |
| 2 | MWF | 12:00–12:50 | DFH 123 |
HPE 312: Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries
1 cr.
Techniques for prevention, recognition, referral and follow-up care of injuries in athletics.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | 8:00–8:50 | DFH 123 |
HPE 313: Coaching Soccer
2 cr.
Fundamental skills, drills, conditioning, systems of play, strategy and other phases of the game.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 1:00–1:50 | DFH 124 |
HPE 316: ASEP Coaching Principles
1 cr.
Instruction in the ASEP Coaching Principles certification course and practical coaching experience at the junior high or high school level.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TH | 10:00–10:50 | DFH 123 |
HPE 317: Coaching Practicum
1 cr.
Discussion and instruction in current issues of the coaching profession and practical experience at the middle school or high school level.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
HPE 318: Outdoor Pursuits
2 cr.
Deals with the rationale underlying outdoor pursuits and the relationship of learning in the out-of-doors to the camp, recreation department, and school curriculum. Effective techniques and procedures for outdoor teaching, organizing, implementing, and evaluating resident out door camp and school programs are covered. Implications for teacher education are discussed.
This course is not offered this academic year.
HPE 319: Coaching Volleyball
2 cr.
Theory and practice: skills, games and strategies.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 2:00–2:50 | DFH 123 |
HPE 320: Coaching Softball
2 cr.
Theory and practice: skills, games and strategies.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
HPE 321: Teaching Minor Sports
1 cr.
Techniques for teaching minor sports such as team handball, flag football, racquetball, table tennis and others.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
HPE 400: Officiating Volleyball/Soccer
1 cr.
Theory and practice in officiating volleyball and soccer with instruction in official NFHS rules, mechanics and fundamentals of officiating.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | 10:00–10:50 | DFH 123 |
HPE 401: Officiating Basketball/Baseball/Softball
1 cr.
Theory and practice in officiating basketball, baseball and softball with instruction in official NFHS rules, mechanics and fundamentals of officiating.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
HPE 403: Therapeutic Recreation
2 cr.
Practical application of therapeutic recreation, including medical terminology, characteristics and implications of leisure needs of special populations.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
HPE 405: Teaching Health & Physical Education
3 cr.
Participation in experiences generally accepted as basic to effective living. A program of healthful living for the child in his total environment--home, school and community. Various methods and techniques in presenting the subject of health and physical education.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 7:35–8:50 | DFH 123 |
HPE 406: Group Exercise Internship
1 cr.
Practical application and experience of personal exercise prescription and group exercise with a variety of populations
Prerequisite: HPE 422.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | 2:00–2:50 | DFH 123 |
HPE 407: Personal Training Internship
1 cr.
Practical application and experience of fitness training principles with individual clients and special populations with research and initial pursuit of personal training certification.
Prerequisite: HPE 422.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
HPE 412: Internship in Recreation
2 cr.
The student can work as a counselor in a boarding camp for 4 weeks, a day camp for 8 weeks or with a city/county recreation department for 8 weeks under supervision with the respective agency.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
HPE 421: Kinesiology
3 cr.
Mechanical and anatomical fundamentals of human motion. Muscular analysis of body movements in physical education.
Prerequisite: Bio 303.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 12:00–12:50 | DFH 124 |
HPE 422: Physiology of Exercise
3 cr.
Application of physiological principles to muscular action of the human organism.
Prerequisite: HPE 421.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
HPE 423: Motor Learning
2 cr.
Principles of learning as applied to instruction and development of physical activity.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MW | 8:00–8:50 | DFH 123 |