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HPE 1055:Archery 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course introduces the motor skils, fundamental techniques, decision-making strategies, and knowledge necessary for successful participation in the sport of archery.
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HPE 1060:Beginning Badminton 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course introduces the motor skills, fundamental techniques and strategic knowledge necessary for successful participation in the sport of badminton.
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HPE 1075:Beginning Basketball 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course introduces the motor skills, fundamental techniques and strategic knowledge necessary for successful participation in the sport of basketball.
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HPE 1076:Intermediate Basketball 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 1075 , or instructor permission
This course is designed to reinforce fundamental basketball skills and introduces advanced offensive and defensive tactics as well as strategies commonly employed in the sport of basketball.
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HPE 1080:Beginning Softball 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course introduces the motor skills, fundamental techniques and strategic knowledge necessary for successful participation in the sport of slow pitch co-ed softball.
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HPE 1090:Dance: Ballet 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in classical ballet dance.
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HPE 1130:Dance: Jazz 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in basic jazz dance.
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HPE 1140:Educational Dance and Gymnastics 2 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE Majors only
This course focuses on the knowledge, motor skills, and fundamental techniques of international folk and social dance forms, creative movement and rhythmic activities, and educational gymnastic skills.
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HPE 1150:Dance: Modern 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in basic modern dance.
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HPE 1160:Rhythmic Activities for Children (P-5) 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Rhythmic and movement concepts used in expressive movement and as a foundation for motor skills included. Strategies for teaching creative movement will be addressed. Field experience with young children included.
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HPE 1170:Folk/Square/Social Dance 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques, and knowledge appropriate for participation in folk, square, and social dance. Will include selected folk dances representing different cultures around the world. Circle, contra, and western style square dance will be emphasized. Social dances shall include Fox Trot, Waltz, Swing, and various Latin dances.
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HPE 1185:Beginning Soccer 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course introduces the motor skills, fundamental techniques and strategic knowledge necessary for successful participation in the sport of team soccer.
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HPE 1195:Intermediate Soccer 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course introduces the motor skills, fundamental techniques, decision-making strategies, and knowledge necessary for successful participation in intermediate soccer.
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HPE 1210:Golf 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in golf.
Notes: Additional fee required.
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HPE 1220:Beginning Cycling 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of bicycling as a fitness and recreational activity. Basic cycling techniques, safety, training, fitness principles, and equipment maintenance are among the major focal points of the course.
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HPE 1230:Martial Arts 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in the development of martial arts and self defense skills.
Notes: Additional fee required.
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HPE 1235:Intermediate Martial Arts 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 1230
This course focuses on motor skill development, techniques, and knowledge appropriate for participation in advanced martial arts and self-defense.
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HPE 1240:Beginning Mountain Biking 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course provides an overview of mountain biking as a fitness and recreational activity. This course focuses on basic mountain biking techniques, safety, training, fitness principles, and equipment maintenance.
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HPE 1250:Outdoor Recreational Pursuits 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 1310 or permission of the instructor.
Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation and appreciation of outdoor recreation activities. Units represented may include backpacking, camping, orienteering and canoeing. Weekend trips, off campus field experiences and additional fee required.
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HPE 1260:Beginning Team Handball 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course introduces the motor skills, fundamental techniques and strategic knowledge necessary for successful participation in the sport of team handball.
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HPE 1270:Ultimate Frisbee and Disc Golf 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course introduces the motor skills, fundamental techniques and strategic knowledge necessary for successful participation in popular flying disc sports, including ultimate Frisbee and disc golf.
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HPE 1280:Beginning Rock Climbing 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course introduces the motor skills, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in rock climbing.
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HPE 1285:Intermediate Rock Climbing 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 1280
This course develops the skills of experienced climbers, fostering their abilities to enter both the competitive indoor and outdoor climbing environments.
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HPE 1290:Stunts & Tumbling/Gymnastics 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in the development of stunts, tumbling and gymnastic skills.
Notes: Additional fee required.
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HPE 1310:Swimming: Beginning 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful completion of the American Red Cross Beginning through Intermediate swimming levels. Course is designed for the non-swimmer or individual with limited aquatic experience.
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HPE 1330:Swimming: Intermediate 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 1310 or permission of the instructor
Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for swimming and water safety. Successful completion of this course corresponds to standards for the American Red Cross Swimmer level.
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HPE 1350:Swimming: Lifeguard Training 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 1330 or permission of the instructor
Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate to become certified in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training.
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HPE 1390:Beginning Tennis 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduct tennis to the student at the beginning level, encompassing basic skills, rules, terminology, basic strategy, and safety through drills and game play.
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HPE 1395:Intermediate Tennis 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course is designed to reinforce fundamental tennis skills and introduces advanced offensive and defensive skills. The focus of the course will be on developing successful singles and doubles game-play strategies.
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HPE 1430:Beginning Volleyball 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce volleyball to the student at the beginning level, encompassing basic skills, rules, terminology, basic strategy, and safety through drills and game play.
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HPE 1435:Intermediate Volleyball 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course is designed to reinforce fundamental volleyball skills and introduces advanced tactics, strategies and offensive/defensive systems.
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HPE 1450:Scuba Diving 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 1310 or permission of the instructor
This course is designed to develop fundamental concepts, principles, and techniques of sport SCUBA diving. Course covers selection and maintenance of gear, snorkeling skills, physiology of diving, use of dive tables, diving environment, and an emphasis on safe diving practices. PADI open water certification available but not required to fulfill HPE credit.
Notes: Additional fee and mask, fins, and snorkel required.
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HPE 1470:Self Defense 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course develops self defense tactics and the knowledge of personal safety. Topics may include but are not limited to hand and leg strikes, various escapes and releases, safety in the car and home, sexual harassment, date rape, self defense and the law, and sexual abuse of children.
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HPE 1480:Beginning Yoga 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course addresses basic principles, philosophies, and practices of yoga. The class will include basic anatomy principles, terminology, strength, flexibility, and balance activities to develop an individualized yoga program.
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HPE 1485:Intermediate Yoga 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 1480 or instructor approval
This course addresses intermediate and advanced asanas, philosophies, and practices of yoga. The class will also include advanced conditioning movements.
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HPE 1490:Beginning Pilates 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course addresses basic principles, philosophies, and practices of Pilates. The class will include basic anatomy principles, terminology, alignment, strength, and flexibility exercises to develop an individualized Pilates program.
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HPE 1500:Beginning Sand Volleyball 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course introduces the motor skills, fundamental techniques and strategic knowledge necessary for successful participation in the sport of sand volleyball.
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HPE 1505:Intermediate Sand Volleyball 1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 1500 or permission of instructor
This course reviews basic motor skills necessary for successful participation in sand volleyball, as well providing a primer for advanced motor skills, tactics, and strategies for students striving to play the sport at a higher or tournament level.
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HPE 1510:Fitness Swimming 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 1310 or permission of the instructor
This course provides opportunities for students with good swim skills to increase their fitness level via the medium of water. Workouts will be comprised of drills designed to increase stroke efficiency as they improve aerobic capacity, body composition, and muscular endurance. This is a vital opportunity for those students with physical limitations that prohibit typical land based exercise.
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HPE 1520:Beginning Ice Skating 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course introduces the motor skills, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in the sport of ice skating.
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HPE 1525:Intermediate Figure Skating 1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 1520 or instructor approval
This course focuses upon motor skill development, techniques, and knowledge for more advanced level figure skating skills as turns, spins, and jumps
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HPE 1530:Water Aerobics 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course is comprised of aerobic exercises and muscular strength/endurance exercises performed in the water. These exercises will focus on increasing mobility, cardiovascular fitness, muscle tone, and improving body composition. This is a vital opportunity for students with physical limitations prohibiting typical land based exercise.
Notes: No aquatic proficiency required.
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HPE 1540:Indoor Soccer/Futsal 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course introduces the motor skills, fundamental techniques, decision-making strategies, and knowledge necessary for successful participation in indoor soccer and Futsal.
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HPE 1560:Introduction to Invasion Target Game Forms 2 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE majors only.
This course provides the foundational framework for motor skill and tactical knowledge acquisition of invasion target game forms. The common strategies, tactics, and skills are applied across a variety of activities.
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HPE 1570:Walk/Jog for Fitness 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques, and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in walking/jogging cardiovascular fitness activities. Nutritional principles for lifetime health will also be discussed.
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HPE 1580:Introduction to Striking/Fielding and Net/Wall Game Forms 2 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE majors only.
This course provides the foundational framework for motor skill and tactical knowledge acquisition of striking/fielding and net/wall game forms. The common strategies, tactics, and skills are applied across a variety of activities.
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HPE 1590:Beginning Lacrosse 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course introduces the motor skills, fundamental techniques, decision-making strategies, and knowledge necessary for successful participation in the sport of lacrosse.
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HPE 1610:Beginning Racquetball 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce racquetball to the student at the beginning level, encompassing basic skills, rules, terminology, strategy, and safety through drills and game play.
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HPE 1700:Beginning Table Tennis 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course focuses on motor skill acquisition, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in table tennis.
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HPE 1710:Beginning Wakeboarding 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course introduces the motor skills, techniques, terminology, and safety considerations for successful participation in the sport of Wakeboading.
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HPE 1810:Outdoor Recreation and Education 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE majors only.
Fundamental techniques and leadership skills necessary for safe participation in a variety of land and water outdoor recreational and educational activities without disturbance to the environment. Activities may include backpacking, camping, orienteering, canoeing, basic survival and problem solving adventure activities.
Notes: Additional fee required.
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HPE 1830:Swimming: Water Safety Instructor 1 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 1330 or permission of the instructor
Fundamental techniques, knowledge and methods appropriate to become certified to teach all levels in the American Red Cross swimming programs.
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HPE 1850:Advanced Strength and Aerobic Training 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course introduces advanced strength and aerobic training for health-related fitness and enhanced sport performance.
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HPE 1870:Beginning Fencing 1 Class Hours 1 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
This course introduces the motor skills, fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in the sport of fencing.
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HPE 1900:Adventure Education and Facilitation 2 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE Majors only
This course provides fundamental techniques and knowledge appropriate for the successful participation in adventure education and outdoor recreation activities. Students will learn skills needed to develop and facilitate experiential programs including team-building initiatives, problem-solving activities, and Challenge course elements.
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HPE 2000:Contemporary and Historical Perspectives of Health and Physical Education 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
An overview of contemporary and historical perspectives of health and physical education. Emphasis is on providing discussion of career options, major programs of study and professional opportunities in the areas of health and physical education as well as a survey and study of the historical and philosophical principles relative to physical education from a world and U.S. perspective. HPE majors should take this course prior to all 2000-4000 level major courses.
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HPE 2050:Fundamentals of Teaching Health and Physical Education 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
This course introduces the fundamental knowledge and skills for effective health and physical education instruction. Students will develop initial competencies in lesson planning, pedagogical content development, differentiation strategies, instructional technology, and behavior management in classroom and movement settings.
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HPE 2140:Youth Fitness Development and Assessment 2 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: WELL 1000
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary to assist children and youth in the development of health and skill-related fitness. Students will be introduced to current models of fitness instruction and systematic data collection and evaluation techniques.
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HPE 2250:Functional Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Physical Education 2 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SCI 1101 or CHEM 1211 , HPE (P-12) or PHE Major.
This course is an examination of the structure and function of the major body systems, with emphasis on the muscular, skeletal, and cardiorespiratory systems role in human movement and physical activity.
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HPE 2290:Special Topics 1-3 Class Hours 1-3 Credit Hours
This lower-division special topics course focuses on selected physical activity topics not regularly offered through the Department of HPE.
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HPE 2300:First Aid/CPR Instructor Training 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Theory, practice, and application for safety, injury prevention, and care to include the American Red Cross Pediatric & Adult First Aid/CPR/AED. Teaching methodologies are also needed to prepare professionals to teach Pediatric & Adult First Aid/CPR/AED (Instructor Level Certification) to the layperson. Topics may include but are not limited to: personal, school, home, recreation, traffic, work site, and disaster safety.
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HPE 3050:Coaching Principles 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Basic understanding of the theoretical and practical applications of the sport science areas of physical education related to coaching. Current issues and topics addressing the principles and problems of the prospective interscholastic coach including coaching philosophy, pedagogy, sport psychology, sport medicine and sport physiology. Students successfully completing the course may become certified as a Leader Level Coach by the American Coaches Effectiveness Program.
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HPE 3055:Advanced Coaching Methods for Basketball 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 3050
In this course students will examine the theories and techniques of coaching basketball. The course content may include, but is not limited to, key coaching topics such as: teaching and evaluating technical and tactical skills, player selection for various positions, practice and season planning, offensive and defensive systems of play, game coaching considerations, and conditioning principles.
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HPE 3065:Advanced Coaching Methods for Soccer 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 3050
In this course students will examine theories and techniques of coaching soccer. The course content may include, but is not limited to, key coaching topics such as: teaching and evaluating technical and tactical skills, player selection for various positions; practice and season planning; offensive and defensive systems of play, game coaching considerations, and conditioning principles.
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HPE 3075:Advanced Coaching Methods for Softball 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 3050
In this course students will examine the theories and techniques of coaching softball. The course content may include, but is not limited to, various key coaching topics such as: teaching and evaluating technical and tactical skills, player selection for various positions, practice and season planning, offensive and defensive systems of play, game coaching considerations, and conditioning principles.
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HPE 3085:Advanced Coaching Methods for Tennis 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 3050
In this course students will examine the theories and techniques of coaching tennis. The course content may include, but is not limited to, various key coaching topics such as: teaching and evaluating technical and tactical skills, player selection and development, practice and season planning, singles styles of play, doubles styles of play, game coaching considerations, and conditioning principles.
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HPE 3090:Advanced Coaching Methods for Strength and Conditioning 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 3050
Students will learn to apply practical and scientific foundations of muscular development, metabolic training concepts and program design for youth and adolescent sports. Course content is intended to guide middle and high school coaches in the implementation of a scientific based approach in the prescription of periodization as it applies to resistance training and anaerobic conditioning specific to adolescence.
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HPE 3095:Advanced Coaching Methods for Volleyball 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 3050
In this course students will examine the theories and techniques of coaching both indoor and sand volleyball. The course content may include, but is not limited to, various key coaching topics such as: teaching and evaluating technical and tactical skills, player selection for various positions, practice and season planning, offensive and defensive systems of play, game coaching considerations, and conditioning principles.
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HPE 3100:Behavioral and Psychological Aspects of Physical Education and Coaching 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
This course is an examination of behavioral and psychological factors affecting performance in physical education, physical activity, and sports. Emphasis on the impact on performance and the teaching/learning process. Topics will include leadership, motivation, group cohesion, social facilitation, arousal/anxiety, cognitive processes, competition, cooperation, and performance enhancement.
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HPE 3200:Motor Learning and Development 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
This course addresses current theories and principles of motor learning and motor development. Topics include individual differences in motor abilities, information processing, sensory contributions to skilled performance, principles of motor control, and fundamental locomotor skills/movements from a developmental perspective.
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HPE 3250:Family Health and Sexuality 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: WELL 1000
This course focuses on the historical, sociological, physiological, and educational perspectives of family living and human sexuality.
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HPE 3300:Contemporary Health Issues 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: WELL 1000
This course examines the physical, psychological, and social health factors related to personal wellness and contemporary health issues.
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HPE 3395:Coaching Practicum 1 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 3050
A senior-level coaching experience designed for candidates in the Coaching minor program of study. Candidates will be assigned as intern (assistant) coaches who will work under the supervision of experienced head or senior coaches at the collegiate, school (only if enrolled in the HPE curriculum), or recreation program levels. This is a field based practicum that will provide candidates with practical experiences in planning and implementing competitive athletic programs.
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HPE 3398:Advanced Internship 1-12 Class Hours 1-12 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.
A supervised, credit-earning experience of one academic semester with a previously approved business firm, sport organization, private agency or governmental agency.
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HPE 3450:Curriculum, Instruction & Management for Early Childhood Physical Education 2 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education program. Corequisite: HPE 4410
This course addresses the knowledge, fundamental techniques and motor skill analysis appropriate for the development of children’s games, dance and gymnastics. The focus of this course is on curriculum development, methods and materials for planning and implementing a total developmental program for elementary physical education. Includes teaching experiences and appropriate computer software usage.
Notes: Verification of liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience.
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HPE 3550:Curriculum, Instruction and Management for Middle Grade and Secondary Physical Education 2 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 3450 Corequisite: HPE 4430
Curriculum development, methods and materials for planning and implementing a total developmental program for middle and secondary grade physical education. Includes teaching experiences and appropriate computer software usage.
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HPE 3600:Child and Adolescent Health Issues 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: WELL 1000
This course examines major public and school-related health issues and programs impacting children and youth.
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HPE 3650:Curriculum, Methods and Materials in Health Education 2 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 3450 Corequisite: HPE 4430
Curriculum development and instructional analysis for the planning and implementation of comprehensive health education programs for grades P-12. Includes experiences in school-community health services, teaching experiences, directed field observations and appropriate computer software usage.
Notes: Verification of liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience.
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HPE 3670:Early Childhood Health and Physical Education for the Classroom Teacher 2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education
The study of health education and movement experiences for early childhood school children as part of the Coordinated School Health program. Planning, teaching, and evaluating developmental programs in the elementary classroom. Emphasis will be placed upon integrated experiences.
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HPE 3750:Adapted Physical Education 2 Class Hours 2 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Corequisite: HPE 3450
Characteristics and abilities of individuals with disabilities and effect on the performance of the individuals. Methods for assessing abilities, modifying and developing suitable physical education programs for schools and activity centers. Particular attention is given to the implications of current legislation affecting individuals with disabilities. Includes practical experience in an adapted program.
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HPE 4000:Service Learning in HPE 1-3 Class Hours 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: 60 semester hours and permission of the instructor and chair/program director.
A community activity which links learning to life by connecting meaningful community service activities with academic learning, personal growth and civil responsibility. Activity will be designed with the instructor and approved by the chair/program directors.
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HPE 4250:Measurement and Evaluation 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 1107 , admission to program, and HPE 3450 or HPE 3550 . Corequisite: HPE 4430 or HPE 4410.
An overview of the purposes and forms of assessments used in P-12 health and physical education programs. Emphasis includes the study of authentic assessments as opportunities for student learning as well as instructional tools for effective teaching. Topics include assess knowledge and skill acquisition, gathering, reporting and interpreting assessment results, validity and reliability of assessment instruments, and test administration.
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HPE 4252:Measurement and Evaluation in HPE 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 1107 Corequisite: HPE 4650
An overview of the purposes and forms of assessments used in P-12 health and physical education programs. Emphasis includes the study of authentic assessments as opportunities for student learning as well as instructional tools for effective teaching. Topics include assessments of knowledge and skill acquisition, gathering, reporting and interpreting assessment results, validity and reliability of assessment instruments, and test administration.
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HPE 4340:Applied Kinesiology 3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 2250
This course examines the principles of biomechanics and exercise physiology as they relate to the motor performance and physical fitness levels of children and youth. The course will focus on the application of concepts to development of P-12 Health and Physical Education programs.
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HPE 4410:Practicum in Children’s Health and Physical Education 1 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Corequisite: HPE 3450
Field based practicum in the early grade public schools designed to provide students with practical experiences in planning and implementing health and physical education instruction in grades P-5. Verification of liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience.
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HPE 4430:Practicum in Middle and Secondary School Health and Physical Education 1 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 4410 Corequisite: HPE 3550 and HPE 3650
A field based practicum in both the middle and secondary public schools designed to provide students with practical experiences in planning and implementing school health and physical education instruction in grades 6-12. Verification of liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience.
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HPE 4490:Special Topics in HPE 1-3 Class Hours 1-3 Credit Hours
This upper-division course focuses on selected research topics of interest to the faculty not regularly offered by the Department of HPE.
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HPE 4650:Yearlong Clinical Experience I 0 Class Hours 12 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education, Issued Pre-service Certificate,
Admission to Yearlong Clinical Experience Corequisite: EDUC 4610 and HPE 4252
This course is the first semester of an intensive and extensive co-teaching yearlong clinical practice in Health and Physical Education. Under the guidance of a collaborating teacher and university supervisor and working in a diverse environment that includes students with exceptionalities and English learners, candidates practice professional competencies that impact student achievement. This experience includes regularly scheduled professional seminars.
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HPE 4660:Yearlong Clinical Experience II 0 Class Hours 36 Laboratory Hours 9 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 4650 , Educator Ethics Assessment 360 Eligibility, GACE Eligibility
This course is the second semester of an intensive and extensive co-teaching yearlong clinical practice in Health and Physical Education. Under the guidance of a collaborating teacher and university supervisor and working in a diverse environment that includes students with exceptionalities and English learners, candidates practice professional competencies that impact student achievement. This experience includes regularly scheduled professional seminars and the completion of a content pedagogy assessment.
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HPE 4850:Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education (P-12) 1 Class Hours 33 Laboratory Hours 12 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to HPE student teaching.
Full-time teaching experience under the supervision of a public school supervising teacher and a college supervisor. S/U grading only. Verification of liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience.
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PHE 2100:Introduction to Public Health Education 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: WELL 1000
This course provides an introduction to the Public Health Education discipline with a focus on historical, current, and future significance of public health education, key principles and terminology, philosophical and research foundations, writing and presentation skills, prominent public health officials and agencies, overview of various public health professions and institutions, ethical issues within the profession, professional roles and responsibilities, the public health education marketplace and core Public Health disciplines.
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PHE 2400:Behavior Theory and Applications 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: WELL 1000 , Public Health Education Minor or Major
This course will provide a theoretical foundation for public health education practice. Topics include behavior theories, determinants and influences of health behaviors, and the use of behavior theories in guiding public health education practice.
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PHE 2900:Peer Health Education 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: WELL 1000
This course introduces students to health promotion programming specific to planning, implementation, and evaluation of peer-to-peer health education. Emphasis is placed on educating students on current health topics and teaching strategies for effective peer health education. Students will be eligible to receive a national peer health education certification through The BACCHUS Network.
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PHE 3330:Health Systems & Health Policy 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHE 2100
This course integrates health policy with public health systems in the United States in order to examine the impact on the health of Americans and priority populations. A comprehensive comparison of American health systems to those of other countries and the availability and delivery of health services and impact on health will be included.
Notes: This course is crosslisted with NURS 3330
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PHE 3400:Disease Prevention and Management 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HPE 2250 or BIOL 2221
This course provides an overview of human diseases, including causes/risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Emphasis will be placed on the role of public health education specialists in prevention and management of diseases that are the leading causes of premature disability and death domestically and globally.
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PHE 3850:Fundamentals of Program Planning 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHE 2400
This course introduces the fundamentals of public health program development in community, work site, and clinical settings. Emphasis will be placed on the knowledge and skills necessary to plan a public health education program.
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PHE 4200:Introduction to Community and Worksite Health 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHE 2400
This course examines various community and worksite health issues. Topics include community organization, health issues of diverse populations and demographics, global and national health issues, minority health, health care and the U.S. health care system, and occupational and community safety and health.
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PHE 4300:Environmental Health Issues 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: WELL 1000
This course will examine issues associated with environmental factors and conditions and their impact on the health of individuals and communities. Topics will include environmental epidemiology, toxicology, policy, and regulation, as well as environmental agents of disease and the implementation of environmental interventions to improve public health and safety.
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PHE 4350:Methods of Public Health Education Research 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 3125 and admission to Public Health Education major
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the research process including the development and exploration of a single research question using empirical data, elements of the research process within quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches, and the submission and review process of a research manuscript.
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PHE 4490:Special Topics in Public Health Education 3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: WELL 1000
This upper-division course focuses on current and pertinent topics and content specific to the public health education discipline not regularly offered through the HPE Department.
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