Glenn Steimling, Ph.D., Head
332 Gentry Complex
Telephone (615) 963-5581
Faculty: J. Bass, H. Beamon, B. Culbertson, T. Davis, H. Foreman, J. Gentry, E. Hamido, J. James, T. Jones, R. Miller, E. Overall, C. Starks, G. Steimling.
General Statement: An important purpose of the Human Performance and Sport Sciences Department is to require students to become knowledgeable and consciously aware of the need to maintain physical fitness and wellness. Consequently, all students in this discipline should acquire and appreciate: (a) an understanding of the importance of physical fitness maintenance, (b) the pedagogical methods used to achieve potential in overall body development through sport, dance, aquatics, and other motor activities, (c) a knowledge of how to develop skills for successful and enjoyable participation in games and sports, (d) an understanding of the principles of skill acquisition and body control, and (e) an understanding of rhythmic patterns, designs of music, and other cultural expressions through dance movement.
The departmental objectives are:
- To provide instruction to all students and/or develop appreciation for a variety of physical activities for a twofold purpose: (a) development of physical skills and achievement of a balance in the demands of college life, (b) knowledge and appreciation of leisure time activities for immediate and later use.
- To provide health instruction to all students so that they may be knowledgeable as health consumers and improve their quality of life.
- To prepare prospective teachers in the area of health instruction and physical education in addition to preparing the physical education professional with the necessary skills for athletic coaching responsibilities.
- To prepare physical educators in non-teacher certification in sport, recreation, and other fitness related areas.
- To provide leadership services to the University and the community in the areas of health instruction, physical education and recreation.
- To prepare prospective athletic trainers for the National Certification Examination and for entry-level athletic training positions in the public and private sector.
DEGREE PROGRAMS:
The department offers four (4) undergraduate options leading to a Bachelor of Science degree, three (3) minors, and two (2) Master’s degree concentrations. (See Graduate Catalog for graduate options).
Department Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education and Recreation (BS in HPER)
Students interested in career opportunities in the Human Performance and Sport Sciences (HPSS) discipline are encouraged to enroll in exploratory courses at the Lower Division level (100 and 200) in addition to HPER activity courses. Once deciding upon majoring in HPSS, it is recommended that each student contact the department for advisement prior to applying for Upper Division Standing.
Admission (all candidates must see an advisor regarding application procedures):
- Completion of the University requirements for the General Education Core,
- Completion of HPSS Lower Division coursework (including HPER 1011 -Swimming or the Swimming Competency Test),
- Take the Rising Junior Examination
- Achieve a Cumulative GPA of 2.5,
- Apply for Upper Division Standing, and
- Submit Professional Portfolio.
- Teacher Education Candidates (in addition to items 1-6 above)
- Pass Praxis I / Pre-Professional Skills Test,
- Apply for Admission to Teacher Education, and
- Achieve a Cumulative GPA of 2.75.
- Teacher education admission requirements are further specified in the introductory material included under the general heading: The College of Education.
RETENTION
Upper Division Admission/Standing is an official action undertaken by the student in concert with an advisor from the HPSS Department. Following application, and the successful completion of all criteria for Upper Division Admission, the student will be notified in writing when admission has been granted. Once admission to Upper Division Standing has been secured, one of the following four (4) program options must be selected, and all Major Core requirements attempted. A Cumulative GPA of 2.5 (Teacher Education Candidates - Cumulative GPA of 2.75) must be maintained to continue as a major in the Department. Majors must earn a grade of C or better in all HPSS core courses that are required in the major. Majors may carry one grade of D in a required HPSS core course but must still achieve the requisite cumulative GPA. All subsequent grades of D, or any failing grades (F), in a required HPSS core course must be repeated, and that course passed with a grade of C or better. When a course is a prerequisite for another HPSS core course, a grade of C must be earned in the prerequisite course before taking the upper division course.
Teacher education retention requirements are further specified in the introductory material included under the general heading: The College of Education.
GRADUATION
Students who maintain good standing throughout their academic career in the HPSS Department must complete the following activities in order to graduate (all candidates must see an advisor regarding graduation procedures):
- Submit application for graduation at the beginning of their second to last semester (Fall or Spring) of enrollment,
- Remove all Incomplete grades (except HPSS 4250),
- Complete, or be currently enrolled in, courses to meet HPSS Core requirements,
- Pass HPSS 4250 with a grade of C or better, and
- Pass ETS Senior Exit exam.
Majors may be required to participate in additional performance evaluation measures (taking various tests, responding to inquiries) designated by the Department, College or University.
Physical Education -Teacher Education (PETE) option – Major Core: HPSS 1010, HPSS 1510, HPSS 2060, HPSS 2010, HPSS 2030, HPSS 2040, HPSS 2270, HPSS 2310, HPSS 2704, HPSS 3020, HPSS 3030, HPSS 3130, HPSS 3140, HPSS 3310, HPSS 3340, HPSS 3350, HPSS 3734, HPSS 4005, HPSS 4020, HPSS 4150, HPSS 4240 (or 4250 or 4260), HPSS 4506. Professional Education: EDCI 2010, PSYC 2420, EDAD 3010, HPSS 3100, HPSS 3710, HPSS 4030, EDCI 4700, HPSS 4724, EDCI 4900, EDRD 4910.
Health Education -Teacher Education (HETE) option – Major Core: HPSS 1010, HPSS 1510, HPSS 2060, HPSS 2310, HPSS 2704, HPSS 3000, HPSS 3030, HPSS 3040, HPSS 3050, HPSS 3070, HPSS 3130, HPSS 3140, HPSS 3310, HPSS 3340, HPSS 3734, HPSS 4005, HPSS 4090, HPSS 4150, HPER 4506. Professional Education: EDCI 2010, PSYC 2420, EDAD 3010, HPSS 3720, HPSS 4030, EDCI 4700, HPSS 4724, EDCI 4900, EDRD 4910.
Exercise Science – Major Core: HPSS 1010, HPSS 1510, HPSS 2010, HPSS 2020, HPSS 2030, HPSS 2040, HPSS 2060, HPSS 2270, HPSS 2310, HPSS 2400, HPSS 3020, HPSS 3030, HPSS 3040, HPSS 3130, HPSS 3140, HPSS 3190, HPSS 3200, HPSS 330, HPSS 3310, HPSS 3350, HPSS 3340, HPSS 3750, HPSS 4020, HPSS 4150, HPSS 4240 (or 4250 or 4260), HPSS 4505, HPER 4730.
Athletic Training option – Major Core: HPSS 1010, HPSS 1510, HPSS 2060, HPSS 2400, HPSS 2410, HPSS 2420, HPSS 3130, HPSS 3140, HPSS 3410, HPSS 3420, HPSS 3450, HPSS 3460, HPSS 3470, HPSS 3480, HPSS 4007, HPSS 4505, HPSS 4730. Professional Core: HIM 1040, NTR 2010, BIOL 2210, BIOL 2211,BIOL 2220, BIOL 2221, PSYC 4370.
Departmental Requirements for Minor
Athletic Training: Not available as a minor.
Dance: A minimum of 18 hours including: HPER 1012, HPER 1042, HPSS 2060, HPSS 2225 or 2226 or 2227 or 2228, HPSS 2310, HPSS 3260, HPSS 3265, HPSS 3266, HPSS 3267, ELECTIVES - HPSS 2270 or HPSS 3230 or THEA 4020.
Health Endorsement: A minimum of 18 hours including: HPSS 2060, HPSS 3000, HPSS 3030, HPSS 3050, HPSS 3070, HPSS 4090.
Physical Education: A minimum of 18 hours including: HPER 1011, HPSS 2060, HPSS 2225 (or 2226 or 2270), HPSS 2310, HPSS 3140, HPSS 3340, and HPSS 4020.
Human Performance And Sport Sciences Dept.
Physical Education -teacher Education (K-12) Option (PETE)
120 hour Curriculum Guide Sheet
FRESHMAN YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| ENGL 1010 Freshman English | 3 | ENGL 1020 Freshman English | 3 |
| HIST 2010/2030 Amer/TN History | 3 | HIST 2020/2030 Amer/TN History | 3 |
| MATH 1110 College Algebra | 3 | HPSS 1110 Health & Wellness | 3 |
| Humanities Elective* | 3 | Humanities Elective* | 3 |
| EDCI 1010 Orientation | 1 | COMM 2200 Public Speaking | 3 |
| HPER 1011 Swimming (Required) or HPER 1010-1053 | 1 | ||
| 15 | 14 |
NOTE: All HPSS majors must take HPER 1011 (Swimming) or pass Swimming Competency Test
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| Natural Science Elective* | 4 | Natural Science Elective* | 4 |
| ENGL 2010-2028 Literature | 3 | PSYC 2420 Human Dev.& Learn. | 3 |
| EDCI 201 Foundations of Education | 3 | HPSS 2250 Anatomy & Physiology | 3 |
| HPSS 2110 First Aid & CPR | 3 | Social /Behavioral Science Elective* | 3 |
| HPSS 2210 Sports Skills I | 1 | HPSS 2700 Pedagogy & Observation | 1 |
| HPSS 2220 Sports Skills II | 1 | HPSS 2230 Sports Skills III | 1 |
| HPSS 2240 Aquatics Management | 1 | ||
| 15 | 16 |
NOTE: Pass Rising Junior Exam & Praxis; Apply for Upper Division standing & Admission to Teacher Education
JUNIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| HPSS 2300 History & Philosophy of PE | 3 | HPSS 3240 Kinesiology | 3 |
| HPSS 2950 Rhythms & Movement | 3 | HPSS 4230 Elements of Sport & Sch Law | 3 |
| HPSS 3330 Lifespan Motor Development | 3 | HPSS 3260 Measurement & Eval in PE | 3 |
| HPER 3744 Clinical Classroom Observation | 2 | HPSS 3720 Educ Students w/Disabilities | 3 |
| HPSS 4210 Mgmt. & Org. of HPER & Sport | 3 | HPSS 3730 Concepts of Games & Play | 3 |
| HPSS 4310-4330 Coaching | 2 | HPSS 4205 Current Issues | 2 |
| 16 | 17 |
SENIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| EDRD 4910 Reading & Study in Sec. Sch | 3 | EDCI 4700 Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| HPSS 3250 Physiology of Exercise | 3 | HPSS 4700 Student Teaching | 9 |
| HPSS 4750 Senior Project | 3 | HPSS 3740 Curriculum & Methods in PE | 3 |
| EDCI 4900 Multicultural Issues | 3 | ||
| 12 | 15 |
TOTAL 120 HRS.
*These courses must be selected from the list of approved General Education Courses.
Human Performance And Sport Sciences Dept.
Physical Education (Non-teaching / Exercise Science)
120 hour Curriculum Guide Sheet
FRESHMAN YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| ENGL 1010 Freshman English | 3 | ENGL 1020 Freshman English | 3 |
| HIST 2010/2030 Amer/TN History | 3 | HIST 2020/2030 Amer/TN History | 3 |
| MATH 1110 College Math or Above | 3 | HPSS 1510 Health & Wellness | 3 |
| Humanities Elective* | 3 | Humanities Elective* | 3 |
| HPSS 1200 Orientation | 1 | COMM 2200 Public Speaking | 3 |
| HPER 1011 Swimming(Required) or HPER 1010-1053 | 1 | HPER 1010-1053 | 1 |
| 16 | 14 |
NOTE: All HPSS majors must take HPER 1011 (Swimming) or pass Swimming Competency Test
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| Natural Science Elective* | 4 | Natural Science Elective* | 4 |
| ENGL 2010-2028 Literature | 3 | HPSS 2250 Anatomy & Physiology | 3 |
| Social /Behavioral Science Elective* | 3 | HPSS 2300 History & Philosophy of PE | 3 |
| HPSS 2110 First Aid & CPR | 3 | HPSS 2310 Sports Skills III | 1 |
| HPSS 2210 Sports Skills I | 1 | HPSS 2240 Aquatics Management | 1 |
| HPSS 2220 Sports Skills II | 1 | HPSS Elective / Minor** | 3 |
| 15 | 15 |
NOTE: Pass Rising Junior Exam; Apply for Upper Division standing
JUNIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| HPSS 3240 Kinesiology | 3 | HPSS 3250 Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HPSS 2950 Rhythms & Movement | 3 | HPSS 3260 Measurement & Eval in PE | 3 |
| HPSS 3620 Environmental Sanit. | 3 | HPSS 3140 Officiating Techniques | 2 |
| HPSS 4310-4330 Coaching | 2 | HPSS 3630 Family Health | 3 |
| HPSS 3210 Elements of Safety | 2 | HPSS Elective / Minor** | 2 |
| HPSS Elective / Minor | 2 | HPSS Elective / Minor** | 2 |
| 15 | 15 |
SENIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| HPSS 4210 Mgmt. & Org. of HPER & Sport | 3 | HPSS 4750 Senior Project | 3 |
| HPSS 4205 Current Issues | 3 | HPSS Elective / Minor** | 3 |
| HPSS 4230 Elements of Sport & Sch Law | 3 | HPSS Elective / Minor** | 3 |
| HPSS Elective / Minor** | 3 | HPSS Elective / Minor** | 3 |
| HPSS Elective / Minor** | 3 | HPSS Elective / Minor** | 3 |
| 15 | 15 |
TOTAL: 120 HRS
*These courses must be selected from the list of approved General Education Courses.
** HPSS Elective / Minor selections should be selected in consultation with, and approval of, HPSS advisor and Minor advisor.
Human Performance And Sport Sciences Dept.
Health Education -teacher Education (K-12) Option (HETE)
120 hour Curriculum Guide Sheet
FRESHMAN YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| ENGL 1010 Freshman English | 3 | ENGL 1020 Freshman English | 3 |
| HIST 2010/2030 Amer/TN History | 3 | HIST 2020/2030 Amer/TN | 3 |
| MATH 1110 College Math or Above | 3 | HPSS 1510 Health & Wellness | 3 |
| Humanities Elective* | 3 | Humanities Elective* | 3 |
| EDCI 1010 Orientation | 1 | COMM 2200 Public Speaking | 3 |
| HPER 1011 Swimming (Required) or HPER 1011 Swimming Required) or HPER 1010-1053 | 1 | HPER 1010-1053 | 1 |
| 14 | 16 |
NOTE: All HPSS majors must take HPER 1011 (Swimming) or pass Swimming Competency Test
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| Natural Science Elective* | 4 | Natural Science Elective* | 4 |
| ENGL 2010-2028 Literature | 3 | PSY 2420 Human Growth & Dev | 3 |
| EDCI 2010 Foundations of Education | 3 | HPSS 2250 Anatomy & Physiology | 3 |
| HPSS 2110 First Aid & CPR | 3 | HPSS 2700 Pedagogy & Observation | 2 |
| Social /Behavioral Science Elective* | 3 | HPSS 2300 History & Philosophy of PE | 3 |
| 16 | 15 |
NOTE: Pass Rising Junior Exam & Praxis;
Apply for Upper Division standing & Admission to Teacher Education
JUNIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| HPSS 3240 Kinesiology | 3 | HPSS 3250 Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HPSS 3610 School Health Program | 3 | HPSS 3260 Measurement & Eval in PE | 3 |
| HPSS 3620 Environmental Sanitation | 3 | HPSS 3640 Health Instruction | 3 |
| HPSS 4100 Drug Education | 3 | HPSS 3630 Family Health | 3 |
| HPSS 3734 Clinical Classroom Observation | 2 | HPSS 3720 Educating Students w/Disabilities | 3 |
| HPSS 4210 Admin of HPER, Ath, & Intr | 3 | ||
| 17 | 15 |
SENIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| HPSS 4230 Elements of Sport & School Law | 3 | EDCI 4700A Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| EDRD 4910 Reading & Study in Sec. Schools | 3 | HPSS 4610 Student Teaching | 9 |
| HPSS 4250 Senior Project | 3 | EDCI 4900 Multicultural Issues | 3 |
| HPSS 3660H Curriculum & Methods in Health | 3 | ||
| 12 | 15 |
TOTAL 120 HRS.
*These courses must be selected from the list of approved General Education Courses.
Human Performance And Sport Sciences Dept.
Athletic Training
120 hour Curriculum Guide Sheet
FRESHMAN YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| ENG 1010 Freshman English | 3 | ENG 1020 Freshman English | 3 |
| HIST 2010/2030 Amer/TN History | 3 | HIST 2020/2030 Amer/TN History | 3 |
| HPER 101 Orientation | 1 | Humanities Elective* | 3 |
| BIO 1010 Intro to Bio Sciences | 4 | CHEM 1030 General Chemistry | 4 |
| Humanities Elective* | 3 | HPSS 1400 Foundations of AT | 2 |
| HIM 104 Medical Terminology | 3 | Swimming (Required) or HPER 1010-1053 | 1 |
| 17 | 16 |
NOTE: All HPSS majors must take HPER 1011 (Swimming) or pass Swimming Competency Test
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| COMM 220O Public Speaking | 3 | ENGL 2010-2028 Literature | 3 |
| MATH 1110 College Algebra | 3 | BIO 221/221L Human Anatomy & Phys | 4 |
| PSYC 2010 General Psychology | 3 | HPSS 2110 First Aid & CPR | 3 |
| HPSS 2400 Prevention & Care of Ath Injury | 3 | HPSS 2424 AT Clinical II | 1 |
| HPSS 2414 AT Clinical I | 1 | NTR 201 Nutrition | 3 |
| HPSS 1110 Health & Wellness | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14 |
NOTE: Pass Rising Junior Exam; Apply for Upper Division standing
JUNIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| BIO 2220/2221 Human Anatomy & Phys. | 4 | HPSS 3420 Therapeutic Modalities | 2 |
| HPSS 3410 Therapeutic Exercise | 3 | HPSS 3450 Upper Extremity Assessment | 3 |
| HPSS 3430 Pharmacology | 3 | HPSS 3460 Org. & Admin. of AT | 3 |
| HPSS 3440 Lower Extremity Assessment | 3 | HPSS 3420 Kinesiology | 3 |
| HPSS 3250 Physiology of Exercise | 3 | HPSS Elective / Minor** | 3 |
| HPSS Elective / Minor** | 3 | ||
| 16 | 17 |
SENIOR YEAR
| FALL SEMESTER | HR | SPRING SEMESTER | HR |
| HPSS 4390 Field Experience | 3 | HPSS 4207 Current Issues | 3 |
| HPSS 4250 Senior Project | 3 | HPSS Elective / Minor** | 3 |
| PSY 437 Fund. of Counseling | 3 | HPSS Elective / Minor** | 3 |
| HPSS Elective / Minor** | 3 | HPSS Elective / Minor** | 3 |
| 12 | 12 |
TOTAL 120 HRS.
*These courses must be selected from the list of approved General Education Courses.
** HPSS Elective / Minor selections should be selected in consultation with, and approval of, HPSS advisor and Minor advisor.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Activity Courses
This section describes elective courses for the general student body.
Health, Physical Education & Recreation (HPER)
HPER 1010 Physical Fitness Activities (1). A course designed so that students participate in exercises and various physical activities that can improve strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance.
HPER 1011 Elementary Swimming (1). A course designed to make individuals reasonably safe, while in, on, or around water-a fitness component.
HPER 1012 Modern and Ballet Dance (1). An introduction to modern dance technique and ballet technique as well as elementary composition. The first half of the semester will be spent covering modern dance, the last half covering ballet. No prerequisites.
HPER 1013 Badminton (1). An elective course designed to teach the basic skills and strategies of badminton.
HPER 1014 Volleyball (1). An elective course designed to teach the basic skills, rules and regulations and strategies regarding power volleyball.
HPER 1015 Soccer (1). A course designed to provide students a variety of drills, skills and rules to play the game of soccer or appreciate the sport as a spectator.
HPER 1016 Golf (1). A course designed to teach elementary aspects of the game of golf. Special attention is placed on fundamentals and application of swing, strategies, rules, golf etiquette and other phases of golf.
HPER 1018 Basketball (1). A course that introduces students to the rules, regulations and basic skills necessary to participate in basketball and to improve understanding of basketball and team concept.
HPER 1019 Folk and Square Dance (1). A course designed to acquaint the student with the basic skills and techniques of folk and square dancing. Emphasis is placed on the educational and recreational aspect of folk and square dance.
HPER 1020 Softball (1). A course designed to teach the rules, strategies, fundamentals and other aspects of the game of softball.
HPER 1021 Tennis (1). A course designed to teach students the basic skills, rules, strategies, court safety and etiquette as it applies to the game of tennis.
HPER 1022 Social Dance (1). An elective course exploring the different types of social dance from an educational, recreational and sociological standpoint that can serve as a carry-over of values for all ages.
HPER 1023 Touch Football (1). An elective course that presents the modified form of football. Emphasis is on fundamental skills necessary for participation.
HPER 1030 Weight Training (1). A course designed to teach the rudiments of movement using progressive resistance training. Emphasis is on improving muscle tone, muscular endurance, and muscular strength.
HPER 1031 Racquetball (1). A course designed to give instruction in the basic techniques and skills of racquetball. Conditioning drills for agility, stamina, hand-eye coordination essential to all sports will be incorporated.
HPER 1032 Beginning Yoga (1). A course designed for instruction in the basic knowledge and skills with emphasis on yoga postures.
HPER 1034 Archery (1). A course designed to provide the student with a knowledge of and a practice in the basic skills of archery. Emphasis will be placed on rules, safety and proper equipment.
HPER 1040 Track and Field (1). A course designed to introduce students to rules, regulations and basic techniques. Emphasis will be placed on various jumps, throwing events, stride techniques, relays, sprint and distance racing.
HPER 1041 Karate (1) . An elective course that studies the basic movements of Oriental Martial Arts. Emphasis on theory and practice of the mental and physical discipline related to the activity. It is taught as a sport and for self defense.
HPER 1042 Beginning Jazz and Tap Dance (1). A course designed to give the basic fundamental movements, steps and patterns of jazz and tap dance as well as to incorporate the style and the history. No prerequisite.
HPER 1043 Scuba Diving (1). A course designed to teach safety, theory, and practice of scuba diving.
HPER 1044 Intermediate Yoga (1). A course designed for students with a foundation in basic yoga body work. Instructor’s approval is required.
HPER 1050, 1051, 1052, 1053 Adapted Physical Education (1, 1, 1, 1). Elective for those students who have conditions that require limited physical activity. NOTE: Students limited to taking 1 class per semester. Limited to students who have been certified as disabled by the Office of Disabled Student Services.
MAJOR / CORE COURSES
This section describes Human Performance and Sport Sciences (HPSS) courses. Lower Division courses (1000 & 2000 level) may be enrolled in as elective or exploratory courses for the general student body. Upper Division courses (3000 & 4000 level) are restricted to HPSS majors who have been accepted for Upper Division Standing. All other students may enroll only with the permission of the instructor or HPSS Department.
HPSS 1010 Orientation (1) [FORMERLY HPER 101]. A course which introduces freshmen to the fields of health, physical education, and recreation. It includes information on effective academic performance, a review of objectives and concepts in HPER, opportunities in employment and preparation of professional personnel in the field.
HPSS 1400 Foundations of Athletic Training (2) [FORMERLY HPER 140]. This course provides students with an orientation to professional and clinical aspects of athletic training. Students are introduced to the professional domains of athletic training, a team concept of healthcare, and required policies and procedures.
HPSS 1510 Health and Wellness (3) [FORMERLY HEA 151]. A course concerned with placing emphasis on health through a consideration of various conditions which affect health. It includes a comprehensive coverage of important trends on major health areas such as communicable diseases, drugs, nutrition, and those involving the psychological or adjustive processes and those of a psychological or biological nature. A requirement for students fulfilling the core in general education.
HPSS 2010 Fundamentals and Techniques of Team Sports (1) [FORMERLY PE 201]. A course designed to develop student’s ability to demonstrate the fundamental skills of team sports with proficiency as well as recognize problems related to the introduction and review of these skills in teaching situations.
HPSS 2020 Theory of Aquatics (1) [FORMERLY PE 202]. A course which develops proficiency through the intermediate level of water skills. Emphasis is also given to the theoretical aspects, performance and teaching of aquatic activities.
HPSS 2030 Fundamentals and Techniques of Individual Sports (1) [FORMERLY PE 203]. A course designed to develop proficiency in advanced mechanics, skills, and strategies of individual sports. Emphasis is on providing majors with elements of teaching techniques.
HPSS 2040 Fundamentals and Techniques of Lifetime Sports (1) [FORMERLY PE 204]. A major course which teaches lifetime sports, for proficiency of skills and for an understanding of teaching elements.
HPSS 2060 First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (3) [FORMERLY HEA 206]. A course designed for demonstration and practice of general first aid care for emergencies resulting from physical trauma or acute illness. Special attention is also given to preventing and administering to injuries. CPR is also offered in this course. Certificates from the American Red Cross may be earned through successful completion of the course.
HPSS 2225 Survey of Dance Forms: Folk and Square (2) [FORMERLY PE 222A]. A course which deals with the history, some personalities associated with (past and present) fundamental techniques, and experiences related to folk and square dance.
HPSS 2226 Survey of Dance Forms: Modern (2) [FORMERLY PE 222B]. A course which deals with the study of the history, some personalities associated with (past and present), fundamental techniques and experiences related to modern dance.
HPSS 2227 Survey of Dance Forms: Jazz and Social Dance (2) [FORMERLY PE 222C]. A course which deals with the study and skill development in selected social dances. The effort is to understand and develop skill in the continuum of movements in the activity.
HPSS 2228 Survey of Dance Forms: Tap Dance (2) [FORMERLY PE 222D]. A course which deals with the development of basic skills and understanding of related historical elements associated with the dance.
HPSS 2270 Fundamental Rhythms and Music for Dance (2) [FORMERLY PE 227]. A course which provides an understanding of music in its relationship to dance; offers an experience in creating music with rhythm instruments (standard and contrived) for dance accompaniment; surveys the area of fundamental movement patterns through participation in creative and exploratory experiences.
HPSS 2310 Anatomy and Physiology (3) [FORMERLY PE 231]. A basic course in gross anatomy and physiology designed to provide instruction in the study of the structure and function of the human body, and all that it implies. Laboratory experiences will also be provided to augment concepts to be covered.
HPSS 2400 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3) [formerly HPER 340] [FORMERLY HPER 240]. Introduction to the basic concepts of prevention of athletic injuries, injury recognition, and treatment necessary for the management of athletic injuries. Prerequisites: PE 231 Anatomy and Physiology.
HPSS 2410 Athletic Training Clinical I (1) [FORMERLY HPER 241]. This course covers basic athletic training skills, techniques, and protocols appropriate for entry level student athletic trainers Emergency skills, documentation, and rehabilitation techniques will be covered. This course must be taken concurrently with HPER 240.
HPSS 2420 Athletic Training Clinical II (1) [FORMERLY HPER 242]. This course covers basic athletic training skills, techniques, and protocols appropriate for entry level student athletic trainers. Preventive taping techniques and evaluation of basic injuries will be covered.
HPSS 2704 Pedagogy and Observation (1) [FORMERLY HPER 270]. Designed to foster the development of teacher candidate pedagogical skills in a variety of content settings. Emphasis will be on the implementation of lesson plans and skill progression assessments of children. Clinical practice / field experiences in selected elementary and secondary schools (PDS partners) will be incorporated. Co-requisites: PE 201, 203, or 204.
HPSS 3000 The School Health Program (3) [FORMERLY HEA 300]. A course designed to give a general knowledge of those procedures established to determine the health status of the child and to relate ways and means of enlisting the cooperation of pupils, teachers, parents,, and others in health protection. Special emphasis is placed on the functions of all school personnel. Prerequisite: 151.
HPSS 3020 Movement Exploration (2) [FORMERLY PE 302]. A course designed to teach application of theoretical and practical experiences in the problem-solving method of teaching motor activities. The course includes study and analysis of implications of the exploratory method for teachers at preschool, primary, and intermediate levels of instruction.
HPSS 3030 Environmental Sanitation (3) [FORMERLY HEA 303]. A course concerned with placing emphasis on the expanding concept of community hygiene and sanitation in our society. It includes not only sanitation of food, water, waste disposal, material health and health industry, but drug abuse, pollution control and the utilization of citizens for total community participation.
HPSS 3040 Elements of Safety (2) [FORMERLY HPER 304]. A course designed to foster a safe environment through awareness of hazards, accidents and emergencies and through the concepts of prevention, intervention, and maintenance of your surroundings.
HPSS 3050 Family Health (3) [FORMERLY HEA 305] . A course designed to acquaint the student with the important individual, family, and community factors essential to healthful living. The significance of heredity, nutrition, and housing in effective family living is emphasized. Stress is placed upon the provision and use of health services for maternal and child care and for the prevention of illness. The mental, physical, and emotional aspects of family health are also considered.
HPSS 3070 Health Instruction for the School (3) [FORMERLY HEA 307]. A course designed to familiarize the students with the basic principles and concepts of constructing unit and lesson plans in health education, and utilizing materials and aids in grades K-12 from the conceptual approach to curriculum design.
HPSS 3080 Officiating Techniques (2) [FORMERLY PE 308]. A course designed to teach the techniques of officiating for selected sports; and to provide practical experiences through officiating in selected activities.
HPSS 3100 Concepts of Games and Play (3) [FORMERLY PE 310]. A course designed to offer the major theory and practice in exploratory experiences, lead-up activities, low organized games (for classroom, gymnasium, out-of doors), drills, and self-testing activities primarily for use in elementary physical education programs. A study of factors that make up desirable elementary physical education programs will be included. Suggestions as to how these activities may be adapted to use at secondary levels and in recreational situations will be discussed. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
HPSS 3130 Kinesiology (3) [FORMERLY PE 313]. A course concerned with motion of the human body, its segments and their mechanical functioning in games, sports, and other physical education activities, required of HPER majors.
HPSS 3140 Physiology of Exercise (3) [FORMERLY PE 314]. A course designed to combine several science disciplines, neuromuscular activities, circulation and respiratory, metabolism, environmental aspects of exercise, fatigue and training, health and physical fitness. The course will describe and explain the functional responses and adaptations that accompany single and repeated bouts of physical exercise. Laboratory experiences will also be provided to augment concepts to be covered.
HPSS 3190 Adult Fitness (2) [FORMERLY PE 319]. A course to establish concepts about health-related physical fitness and to establish, through contemporary research evidence, the connection between physical fitness and wellness. Wellness is a global concept that emphasizes self-responsibility for achieving an optimal state of health and well-being. This course will focus upon the role of physical fitness in a wellness lifestyle of all age levels.
HPSS 3200 Sport Psychology (3) [FORMERLY HPER 320]. Examines the effects of motivation, personality, attitudes, competition and group dynamics on sport performance, psychological effects of exercise, exercise adherence, and addiction as it relates to human performance.
HPSS 3230 Modern Dance: Techniques and Composition (2) [FORMERLY PE 323]. A course which includes intermediate to advanced modern dance techniques and an introduction to the choreography process. Elective for majors and non-majors with previous experience in modern dance.
HPSS 3240 Tap Dance: Technique and Choreography (2) [FORMERLY PE 324]. A course which includes intermediate and advanced experiences. Elective for majors and non-majors with previous experience in tap dance.
HPSS 3250 Square Dance Calling and Modern square Dance (2) [FORMERLY PE 325]. A course which involves techniques for calling square dance introduced with laboratory experiences for developing individual styles; participation in square dance experiences which involve the modern and up-to-date figures and innovations.
HPSS 3260 Rhythmic Performance Groups (2) [FORMERLY PE 326]. This course involves the theory and practice related to the organization, training, and supervision of rhythmic groups (dance drill teams, majorettes, modern dance groups, tap dance groups, dance half-timers, etc.); Prerequisites: HPER 1012, or HPER 1042, or PE 222A-D.
HPSS 3265 Rhythmic Performance Group (2) [FORMERLY PE 326A]. A course which is designed to give the student intermediate and/or advanced techniques in tap; as well as prepare them for theory and training related to dance performances. Prerequisites: HPER 1012, or HPER 1042, or PE 222B.
HPSS 3266 Rhythmic Performance group (2) [FORMERLY PE 326B]. A course designed to give the student intermediate and/or advanced techniques in modern dance as well as prepare them for theory and training related to dance performances. Prerequisites: HPER 1012, or HPER 1042, or PE 222B.
HPSS 3267 Rhythmic Performance Group (2) [FORMERLY PE 326C]. A course designed to give the student intermediate and/or advanced techniques in jazz as well as prepare them for theory and training related to dance performance. Prerequisites: HPER 1012, or HPER 1042, or PE 222B.
HPSS 3300 Advanced Weight Training (2) [FORMERLY PE 330]. A course designed to increase muscle endurance, strength and definition. Prerequisites: HPER 1030 and approval of the instructor.
HPSS 3310 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (3) [FORMERLY PE 331]. A course which acquaints the student with tests available in physical education. It emphasizes the theory, application, and administration of tests for use in evaluating the content and methods of measuring student’s achievements, criteria for classification of students and marking. Required of majors in health and physical education.
HPSS 3320 Life Guarding and Advanced Swimming (3) [FORMERLY PE 332]. A course designed to review and coordinate styles of swimming, water safety skills, and techniques leading to American Red Cross Life Guarding Certificate. Prerequisite: HPER 1011 or equivalent.
HPSS 3340 History and Philosophy of Physical Education (3) [FORMERLY PE 334]. A basic survey of the history of physical education. It provides orientation in the essential unity of the educational process in the field of physical education, and it provides a foundation for philosophy, principles, curriculum, organization and administration methods and trends of modern physical education.
HPSS 3350 Principles of Perceptual Motor Development (2) [FORMERLY PE 335]. A course structured to identify basic principles of physical education which serve as guidelines for action by prospective teachers in planning for teaching and in deciding what and how to teach.
HPSS 3410 Therapeutic Exercise (3) [FORMERLY HPER 341]. Rehabilitation skills of specific body parts will be covered. This will include utilization of rehabilitation tools and athlete/sport specific rehabilitation protocols.
HPSS 3420 Therapeutic Modalities (2) [FORMERLY HPER 342]. Specific therapeutic modalities and their use during rehabilitation will be examined. This will include gaining an understanding of the physics properties behind the use of modalities and the laws governing their use.
HPSS 3450 Pharmacology (3) [FORMERLY HPER 345]. The study of drugs (prescription and non-prescription), pharmacological applications, including awareness of indications, contraindications, precautions, and drug interactions. This course will also include government regulations relevant to treatment of the physically active.
HPSS 3460 Lower Extremity Injury Assessment & Clinical (3) [formerly HPER 440] [FORMERLY HPER 346]. This course covers the application of anatomy, pathomechanics, and athletic training injury evaluation techniques and principles of the lower body. The clinical portion will provide laboratory applications of athletic training injury evaluation techniques and principles of the lower body.
HPSS 3470 Upper Extremity Injury Assessment & Clinical (3) [FORMERLY HPER 347]. This course covers the application of anatomy, pathomechanics, and athletic training injury evaluation techniques and principles of the upper body. The clinical portion provides laboratory applications of athletic training injury evaluation techniques and principles of the upper body.
HPSS 3480 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training (2) [FORMERLY HPER 348]. The administration of an athletic training facility and proper organizational techniques will be covered. Topics in include, but are not limited to, budgeting, facility management, legal issues, record keeping, insurance, and technology use in the athletic training facility.
HPSS 3530 Leadership Principles (3) [formerly REC 353] [FORMERLY HPER 353]. A course designed to equip the student to manage and supervise sport and recreation programs. It provides the opportunity to apply program planning skills and leadership techniques in a selected sport and recreation agencies.
HPSS 3550 Principles of Sport Fitness (3).
HPSS 3600 First Aid & CPR – Instructor Training (3) [FORMERLY HEA 360]. Designed to prepare the student to become an Instructor of American Red Cross courses in First Aid and CPR Prerequisites: HEA 206, and/or current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications.
HPSS 3630 Outdoor Education (3) [formerly REC 303] [FORMERLY HPER 363]. A course designed to develop practical outdoor skills through direct experiences including: cooking skills, camp site selection, hiking skills, compass reading, rock climbing, tenting, and aquatic skills.
HPSS 3710 Materials and Methods in Physical Education (3) [FORMERLY PE 371]. A course designed to provide information concerning content of the program, methods, procedures, techniques and devices relative in individual and dual sports, team games, rhythms, self-testing activities and related events for boys and girls on the elementary and secondary school levels. Required of majors and minors in physical education. Observation in elementary and secondary schools required. Field experience required. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
HPSS 3720 Methods and Material of Health Education (3) [FORMERLY HEA 371H]. A course focused on the curriculum and content of health education program with consideration given to procedures, techniques and equipment used in teaching. Study, discussion, and experience in planning and conducting health lesson are provided. Field experience required. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
HPSS 3734 Clinical Classroom Experience (2) [FORMERLY HPER 373]. Clinical, pre-student teaching experience in K-12 physical education settings. Pedagogical skills learned in PE 201, 203, 204, and 270 will be refined and implemented in teaching sport skills, fitness, movement, and wellness. Teacher candidates will be working in small groups and large group settings. Clinical practice / field experiences will be required in selected elementary and secondary schools (PDS partners). Prerequisite: PE 270.
HPSS 3750 Sociological Implications of Sports (3) [FORMERLY PE 375]. A course that deals with social mobility, environment adjustments, problems and attitudes to male and female athletes. There will be some concern with race, culture and backgrounds of various ethnic groups along with factors involved in apparent group superiority in some sport activities.
HPSS 4005 Current Issues (3) [FORMERLY HPER 400A]. Covers a diverse selection of issues and complex problems that confront physical education and sport. Efforts will be made to encourage independence of thought and stimulate new insights. Emphasis will be placed on the preparation of PETE and HETE Teacher Candidate for the PRAXIS examination and editing student portfolios.
HPSS 4006 Current Issues (3) [FORMERLY HPER 400B]. Covers a diverse selection of issues and complex problems that confront physical education and sport. Efforts will be made to encourage independence of thought and stimulate new insights.
HPSS 4007 Current Issues (3) [FORMERLY HPER 400C]. Covers a diverse selection of issues and complex problems that confront physical education and sport. Efforts will be made to encourage independence of thought and stimulate new insights. Emphasis will be placed on preparing Athletic Training majors for the NATA certification examination and editing student portfolios.
HPSS 4020 Administration of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Athletics, and Intramurals (3) [FORMERLY HPER 402]. A course which aims to provide instruction in organizational, administrative, supervisory, and leadership procedures utilized in HPER. Basic Skills and techniques required to prepare students to administer programs in schools, parks, health agencies, intramurals, and athletics are emphasized.
HPSS 4030 Health, Physical Education and Recreation for the Handicapped (3) [FORMERLY HPER 403]. A course designed to assist students in acquiring the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to enable them to provide physical education programming for handicapped children in the least restrictive environment. Students are required to travel to off-campus sites for practicum experiences. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
HPSS 4090 Drug Education (3) [FORMERLY HEA 409]. A course designed to present general and specific knowledge of the avoidance, use and abuse of substances. This course includes substance effects, dependence, habituation, addiction, abuse, classification of abused drugs, treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction.
HPSS 4150 Elements of School and Sport Law (3) [FORMERLY HPER 415]. Investigation and analysis of the law and legal issues in schools for physical educator and coach; negligence theory; common defenses; product liability; insurance; implications for program development and methodology.
HPSS 4240 Coaching Court Sports (2) [FORMERLY PE 424]. A course that provides an examination and study of the rules, methods of organizing practice, and management of teams; team offense and defense, strategy, and philosophy of coaching for court sports (e.g.: Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis).
HPSS 4250 Coaching Field Sports (2) [FORMERLY PE 425]. A course that provides an examination and study of the rules, methods of organizing practice, and management of teams; team offense and defense, strategy, and philosophy of coaching (e.g.: Football, Soccer, Baseball & Softball).
HPSS 4260 Coaching Individual Sports (2) [FORMERLY PE 426]. A course that provides an examination and study of the rules, methods of organizing practice, and management of athletes; offense and defense, strategy, and philosophy of coaching (e.g., Aquatics, Track & Field, Golf).
HPSS 4340 Planning Special Events and Demonstrations (2).
HPSS 4360 Water Safety Instructor (3) [FORMERLY PE 436]. A course designed to train instructor candidates to teach effectively the safety procedures, skills and knowledge of the American Red Cross courses in aquatics. Prerequisites: HPER 1011 and PE 202 or competency.
HPSS 4505 Senior Project Writing (3) [FORMERLY HPER 450]. A course designed to instruct students in basic independent research skills. Students are to select an area of interest, select a method of investigation, gather and analyze data, and state conclusions based on the information obtained from the study in a written terminal project. It is required of all HPSS majors.
HPSS 4506 B Senior Project Writing (3) [FORMERLY HPER 450B]. A course designed for teacher candidates to fully develop their professional portfolio. Students are to select an academic area of interest, construct the requisite curriculum, gather and integrate support materials, and state learning goals and objectives based on the curriculum developed. This will be a cumulative project presented in a written and oral form to the faculty. It is required of all Physical Education and Health Education-Teacher Education majors.
HPSS 4724 Enhanced Student Teaching (K-12) (9) [FORMERLY PE 472]. A course designed to provide an opportunity for students to use methods, techniques, and materials of instruction on the elementary and secondary levels in physical education. The student will be assigned eight (8) weeks of student teaching at a K-7 school and eight (8) weeks at a 7-12 school. Prerequisites - specific courses as established for the program, plus a minimum grade of C in PE 310 and 371.
HPSS 4730 Field Experience (3-9) [formerly REC 473] [FORMERLY HPER 473]. A course designed to provide supervised work experience by students in selected sport and recreational agencies. The student is subject to such requirements and responsibilities as evidenced in gainful employment in the area of choice. The course combines theory with practical leadership experiences.