Department of Human Performance and Sport Sciences 

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 Ea.). 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 courses. Lower Division courses (100 & 200 level) may be enrolled in as elective or exploratory courses for the general student body. Upper Division courses (300 & 400 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 Dept.

Health (HEA)

HEA 151 Health and Wellness (3). 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.

HEA 206 First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (3). 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. Two Red Cross Certificates are awarded for successful completion of the course.

NOTE:      Courses numbered 300 and above 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 Dept. Head. See the semester schedule of classes for more details.

HEA 300 The School Health Program (3). 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.

HEA 303 Environmental Sanitation (3). 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.

HEA 305 Family Health (3). 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.

HEA 307 Health Instruction for the School (3). 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.

HEA 360 First Aid & CPR – Instructor Training (3) Designed to prepare the student to become an Instructor of American Red Cross courses in First Aid and CPR. Students will co-teach one HEA 206 / American Red Cross First Aid & CPR course. Prerequisites: HEA 206, and/or current American Red Cross First Aid & CPR certifications.

HEA 371H Methods and Material of Health Education (3). 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.

HEA 409 Drug Education (3). 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.

HEA 472 Student Teaching in Health (K-12) (12). A course designed to provide an opportunity for students to use methods, techniques and materials of instruction in health in a classroom setting. Prerequisites: specific courses as established for the program, plus at least a C in Methods.

Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER)

HPER 101 Orientation (1). 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.

HPER 140 Foundations of Athletic Training (2). 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.

HPER 240 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3) [HPER 340]. 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.

HPER 241 Athletic Training Clinical I (1). 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.

HPER 242 Athletic Training Clinical II (1). 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.

HPER 270 Pedagogy and Observation (1). 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. Prerequisites: PE 201, 203, or 204.

NOTE:      Courses numbered 300 and above 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 Dept. Head. See the semester schedule of classes for more details.

HPER 304 Elements of Safety (2). 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.

HPER 320 Sport Psychology (3). 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. HPER 341 Therapeutic Exercise (3). Rehabilitation skills of specific body parts will be covered. This will include utilization of rehabilitation tools and athlete/sport specific rehabilitation protocols.

HPER 342 Therapeutic Modalities (2). 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.

HPER 345 Pharmacology (3). 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.

HPER 346 Lower Extremity Injury Assessment & Clinical (3) [HPER 440]. 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.

HPER 347 Upper Extremity Injury Assessment & Clinical (3). 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.

HPER 348 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training (2). 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.

HPER 353 Leadership Principles (2) [REC 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.

HPER 363 Outdoor Education (2) [REC 303]. 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.

HPER 373 Clinical Classroom Experience (2). 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.

HPER 400 Current Issues (3). 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.

HPER 402 Administration of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Athletics, and Intramurals (3). 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.

HPER 403 Health, Physical Education and Recreation for the Handicapped (3). 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.

HPER 415 Elements of School and Sport Law (3). 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.

HPER 450 Senior Project Writing (3). 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.

HPER 473 Field Experience (3-9) [REC 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.

Physical Education (PE)

PE 201 Fundamentals and Techniques of Team Sports (1). 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.

PE 202 Theory of Aquatics (1). 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.

PE 203 Fundamentals and Techniques of Individual Sports (1). 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.

PE 205 Fundamentals and Techniques of Lifetime Sports (1). A major course which teaches lifetime sports, for proficiency of skills and for an understanding of teaching elements.

PE 222A Survey of Dance Forms: Folk and Square (2). A course which deals with the history, some personalities associated with (past and present) fundamental techniques, and experiences related to folk and square dance.

PE 222B Survey of Dance Forms: Modern (2). 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.

PE 222C Survey of Dance Forms: Jazz and Social Dance (2). 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.

PE 222D Survey of Dance Forms: Tap Dance (2). A course which deals with the development of basic skills and understanding of related historical elements associated with the dance.

PE 227 Fundamental Rhythms and Music for Dance (2). 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.

PE 231 Anatomy and Physiology (3). 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.

NOTE:      Courses numbered 300 and above 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 Dept. Head. See the semester schedule of classes for more details.

PE 302 Movement Exploration (2). 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.

PE 308 Officiating Techniques (2). A course designed to teach the techniques of officiating for selected sports; and to provide practical experiences through officiating in selected activities.

PE 310 Concepts of Games and Play (3). 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.

PE 313 Kinesiology (3). 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.

PE 314 Physiology of Exercise (3). 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.

PE 319 Adult Fitness (2). 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.

PE 323 Modern Dance: Techniques and Composition (2). 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.

PE 324 Tap Dance: Technique and Choreography (2). A course which includes intermediate and advanced experiences. Elective for majors and non-majors with previous experience in tap dance.

PE 325 Square Dance Calling and Modern square Dance (2). 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.

PE 326 Rhythmic Performance Groups (2). 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.

PE 326A Rhythmic Performance Group (2). 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.

PE 326B Rhythmic Performance group (2). 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.

PE 326C Rhythmic Performance Group (2). 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.

PE 330 Advanced Weight Training (2). A course designed to increase muscle endurance, strength and definition. Prerequisites: HPER 1030 and approval of the instructor.

PE 331 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (3). 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.

PE 332 Life Guarding and Advanced Swimming (3). 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.

PE 334 History and Philosophy of Physical Education (3). 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.

PE 335 Principles of Perceptual Motor Development (2). 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.

PE 371 Materials and Methods in Physical Education (3). 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.

PE 375 Sociological Implications of Sports (3). 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.

PE 424 Coaching Court Sports (2). 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).

PE 425 Coaching Field Sports (2). 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).

PE 426 Coaching Individual Sports (2). 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).

PE 436 Water Safety Instructor (3). 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.

PE 472 Enhanced Student Teaching (K-12) (12). 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 & 371.