Health and Physical Education COURSES (HPR)

HPR   1101   Badminton (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1104 Golf (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1107 Swimming (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1108 Tennis (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1109 Intermediate Swimming (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1110 Paddle Tennis (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1111 Archery (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1112 Advanced Swimming (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1122 Water Aerobics (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1123 Synchronized Swimming (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1130 Social Contemporary Dance (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1131 Folk Dance I (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1133 Square Dance (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1134 Ballroom Dance (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1135 Ballet I (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1136 Jazz Techniques I (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1137 Tap Dance (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1138 Clog Dance Techniques I (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1139 Aerobic Dance I (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1141 Jogging (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1142 Weight Training (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1144 Step Aerobics (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 1146 Physical Defense for Women (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 2200 Health Concepts (1-1)
  A study of health concepts that characterizes a process in the life cycle that is typical of every individual.
HPR 2201 Camping and Outdoor Education (1-1)
  Camping, leadership and program planning.
HPR 2202 First Aid and Safety and CPRO (2-2)
  Community first aid and safety instruction and CPRO for the professional following American Red Cross techniques.
HPR 2204 Intermediate Golf (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 2208 Intermediate Tennis (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 2223 Advanced Synchronized Swimming (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 2230 Rhythmic Activities for Special Populations (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 2231 Folk Dance II (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 2232 Modern Dance Techniques II (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 2235 Ballet II (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 2236 Jazz Techniques II (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 2238 Clog Dance Techniques II (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 2239 Aerobic Dance II (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 2240 Personal Health (2-2)
  Personal health as it applies to practices, knowledge and behavior.
HPR 2241 Intermediate Jogging (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 2242 Intermediate Weight Training (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 2250 Foundations of Health Science (1-1)
  A study of the historical, philosophical and theoretical foundations of health education and health promotion, including the current status and projected trends in health education and promotion.
HPR 2251 Foundations of Physical Education and SFM (2-2)
  A study of the history and principles of health education and physical education with particular emphasis placed on present practices and trends.
HPR 2252 Methods of Teaching Dance (2-2)
  Social, folk and square dancing, including basic rhythmic activities which can be taught in elementary, middle and high schools.
HPR 2260 Applied Fitness Concepts (2-2)
  Personal conditioning-based course focusing on training principles, modes of exercise, training tools, performance enhancers, measurement concepts and exercise prescription.
HPR 2263 Lifeguard Training (3-3)
  Organization and teaching of the fundamental skills for water safety and the prevention of drowning. Prerequisites: Advanced swimming or permission of instructor.
HPR 3330 Physical Skills Proficiency (2-2)
  This course covers the rules, regulations, terms, origin, development, safety, equipment, and performance of skills of the physical sport skills related to HPR 4485/4486.
HPR 3331 Physical Skills Proficiency II (2-2)
  Traces the historical development of fitness, conditioning, and wellness concepts for life. Identifies rules, regulations, and terminology of specified sport activities. Students are expected to perform specified skill tests in golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, and track and field with a proficiency level of 80%.
HPR 3332 Modern Dance Techniques III (1)
  Physical education activity course.
HPR 3340 Principles of Recreation (3-3)
  Overview of recreation on federal, state and local levels with respect to history, program, population, facilities and trends.
HPR 3350 Psychology of Wellness and Performance (3-3)
  Theory and practical application of psychological factors that impact wellness and performance of individuals and groups.
HPR 3352 Kinesiology and Efficiency of Human Movement (3-3)
  General anatomy, joint and muscle function, and analysis of body movements. Prerequisites: HPR 3360 or BIO 3347 and 3348
HPR 3355 Introduction to Sport and Fitness Management (2-2)
  This course is an introductory course for students who wish to enter the professional field of sport and/or fitness management. Students will be exposed to a variety of subjects related to sport and fitness management.
HPR 3360 Physiological Principles of Body Systems (3-3)
 

This course will examine the structure, function and control mechanisms of the following body systems: musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, and respiratory. Metabolism, temperature regulation and fluid, electrolyte and acid base balance will also be discussed. Prerequisites: BIO 1100, CHM 1142 and L142.

HPR 3361 Integrating HPER into the Curriculum (3)
  Methods and materials of teaching physical education for grades K-6. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above.
HPR 3363 Lifeguard Training Instructor (3-3)
  Review of all physical skills included in lifeguard training. Course will consist of theory and techniques of organizing and conducting the lifeguard training instructor course. Prerequisite: HPR 2263.
HPR 3368 Water Safety Instructor (WSI) (2-2)
  Organization and teaching swimming and water safety programs. Prerequisite: Swimming Certificate.
HPR 3369 Scuba (2-4)
  Basic techniques of scuba diving. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. In addition to lab fee, a student is required to purchase mask, fins, snorkel, weight belt and weights. Students are also required to make two trips for final certification. The student will be responsible for the cost of transportation, food and lodging during the two trips.
HPR 3391 Testing and Statistical Interpretation (3-3)
  Test selection, analyzing test scores and measurement as a technique of evaluation in evaluation in health education and physical education. Prerequisite: junior standing or above.
HPR 3392 Water Safety Instructor for the Handicapped (l-1)
  Organization and methods of teaching swimming to adapted students. Prerequisite: A current valid WSI Certificate (Swimming Instructor Certificate).
HPR 3395 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injury (2-2)
  The study of basic care and prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Prerequisites: BIO 3347, L347, 3348, L348.
HPR 4400 Sports Officiating and Programs in Intramurals (3-3)
  Focuses on school and community recreation programs, including sports, games and officiating techniques.
HPR 4410 Motor Development (2-2)
  An analysis of the ways in which children develop movement capabilities. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above.
HPR 4420 Community Health (3-3)
  A study of community organization for health including environmental health, epidemiology, and medical services.
HPR 4421 Human Sexuality and Sex Education (3-3)
  Sex roles and behavior. Methods and materials for sex education.
HPR 4422 Substance Abuse Education (3-3)
  A study of the abuse of drugs in society. An emphasis is placed on content, resources, and methods in drug education.
HPR 4427 Health Behavior (3-3)
 

The theoretical foundations of health behavior and

evaluation and their application to health practice. Prerequisite: HPR 4420.

HPR 4430 Sport and Fitness Marketing (3)
  Course is designed to introduce the student to marketing practices of sport and fitness organizations. The course will review terminology, systems, techniques, and processes that are used in the specialized application of sport and fitness marketing and to encourage students to consider how traditional marketing strategies may be applied to this substantial and growing industry. Prerequisite: HPR 3355 or permission of instructor.
HPR 4435 Current Issues in Sport and Fitness Management (3)
  Course is designed to serve as a mechanism for the introduction of new information and technology issues for the sport industry. This course will encourage the undergraduate student in sport and fitness management to remain current with contemporary developments in the sports industry. Prerequisite: HPR 3355.
HPR 4440 Governing Agencies in Sport (3)
  Course is designed to provide the student with information concerning basic structure and governing principles of various sport agencies. The course will include, but is not limited to, an examination of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, professional sports leagues in the United States and Europe. Prerequisite: HPR 3355 or permission of instructor.
HPR 4442 Health Education (3-3)
  Course focuses on school health organization, services and institutions, grades N-12. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above.
HPR 4443 Sport Administration (3)
  Organization and administration of sport management, recreation and athletic training programs. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above.
HPR 4451 Sport Finance and Business (3)
  This course is designed to provide the student with information concerning the basic theories of finance and accounting as applied to managerial control of sport organizations. Included are forms of ownership, taxation, financial analysis, feasibility studies, licensing, and economic impact studies. Prerequisite: HPR 3355 or permission of instructor.
HPR 4455 Facility Management (3)
  This course is designed to provide the student with information concerning the planning, design, organization, and administration of sport, fitness, and recreational facilities as well as event management. Prerequisite: HPR 3355 or permission of instructor.
HPR 4460 Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3)
 

This course will enable the student to develop knowledge and expertise in the areas of strength training, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, reaction time, speed, and agility in traditional and non-traditional sports. Emphasis will be placed on implementation and measurement of the above programs in conjunction with athletic development. Prerequisites: HPR 3360 or BIO 3347 and 3348, and HPR 3352. Co-requisite: HPR L460.

HPR L460 Principles of Strength and Conditioning Lab
  This lab is designed to develop practical knowledge and expertise in the areas of strength training, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, reaction time, speed, and agility in traditional and non-traditional sports. Emphasis will be placed on implementation and measurement of the above programs in conjunction with athletic development. Prerequisite: HPR 3360 or BIO 3347 and 3348, and HPR 3352. Co-requisite: HPR 4460.
HPR 4462 Physical Education for Exceptional Children (2-2)
  This course explores programs to serve the needs of the exceptional child in schools. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
HPR 4465 Classroom Management for the Health and Physical Educator (2)
  This course will explore the issues of organization, curriculum, and classroom management as they relate to the physical education environment. Directed field requirements will be presented and observation hours will be conducted. Prerequisite: Junior or senior level.
HPR 4470 Theory and Techniques of Coaching Softball (2-2)
  Development of basic skills necessary for team play, squad organization, rules, scouting procedures, team conditioning, and equipment needs.
HPR 4474 Exercise Physiology (3-3)
  Physiological mechanisms and adaptations of cells, tissues, organs and systems during physical activity. Prerequisite: HPR 3360 or BIO 3347/3348, and HPR 3391, 3352.
HPR L474 Exercise Physiology Lab (1-1)
  Course will provide experience for applied exercise physiology principles as students are introduced to laboratory and field tests of muscular strength, anaerobic power, maximal oxygen uptake, body composition and other physiological measurements. Prerequisite: HPR 4474.
HPR 4475 Exercise Testing and Prescription (3-3)
  Course will examine the criteria for evaluation of health status of persons wishing to begin an exercise program, guidelines of establishing current fitness level, and the basic principles of exercise prescription. Levels of certification and criteria by ASSM will also be discussed. Prerequisite: HPR 4474.
HPR 4476 Laboratory Practicum in Exercise Physiology (2-2)
  Students will be introduced to some of the measurement techniques routinely used in exercise physiology and will gain practical experience in administration of these tests. Emphasis will be placed on how to avoid measurement errors. Prerequisite: HPR 4474.
HPR 4477 Theory and Techniques of Coaching Football (2-2)
  Offensive and defensive techniques, purchase and case of equipment, budgeting, ethics, rules, scouting and team conditioning.
HPR 4478 Theory and Techniques of Coaching Soccer (2-2)
  The development of basic skills necessary for team play, squad organization, rules, scouting procedures, term conditioning and equipment needs.
HPR 4479 Theory and Techniques of Coaching Volleyball (2-2)
  Offensive and defensive techniques, purchase and care of equipment, budgeting, squad organization, rules, scouting and team conditioning.
HPR 4480 Theory and Techniques of Coaching Track and Field (2-2)
  Teaching of basic fundamentals of track and field activities.
HPR 4481 Methods and Materials for the Secondary School Physical Education or Health Teacher (3-3)
  Teaching methods, selection, organization and use of physical education or health materials in secondary schools. Observation and teaching experiences will be included. Prerequisite: Admission to TEP.
HPR 4482 Theory and Techniques of Coaching Basketball (2-2)
  Offensive and defensive techniques, purchase and care of equipment, budgeting, squad organization, rules, scouting and team conditioning.
HPR 4483 Theory and Techniques of Coaching Baseball (2-2)
  Offensive and defensive techniques, purchase and care of equipment, budgeting, batting and field drills, rules, scouting and team conditioning.
HPR 4485 Teaching Individual and Team Sports (3-3)
  Teaching methods, techniques and officiating basketball, gymnastics, badminton and soccer. Prerequisite: HPR 3352 and admission to professional education program or permission of the instructor.
HPR 4486 Teaching Individual and Team Sports (3-3)
  Teaching methods, techniques and officiating swimming, track and field, tennis and golf. Prerequisites: HPR 3352and admission to professional education program or permission of the instructor.
HPR 4487 Special Topics in Exercise Performance (2-2)
  An intensive study of selected topics in exercise science. Topics to be taught each term TBA. Prerequisite: HPR 4474 or permission of instructor.
HPR 4488 Issues and Practice in Cardiac Rehabilitation (3-3)
  Course will examine the policies and procedures of cardiac rehabilitation programs. Students will be introduced to the phases of cardiac rehabilitation programs, administration and reporting of graded exercise stress tests, administration of exercise sessions, reporting procedures, and techniques of successful patient educational programs. Prerequisite: HPR 4474.
HPR 4489 Practicum in Dance Production and Performance (13)
  A supervised experience in planning, staging and evaluating a formal dance production.
HPR 4490 Internship in Area of Concentration (4-10)
  A supervised experience in planning, staging and evaluating a formal practicum in related field. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.
HPR 4491 4492 Guided Independent Research (1-3)
Additional information is indexed under Guided Independent Research and Study.
HPR 4493 4494 Guided Independent Research (1-3)
Additional information is indexed under Guided Independent Research and Study.
HPR 4499 Senior Seminar (1-2)
 

Students enrolled in the course will complete resumes, attend professional meetings, and be informed of certification dates and locations. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

HPR 4472 Internship in Health/Physical Education (9)
  The Professional Internship Program is the culminating clinical field-based experience for students seeking certification in a teaching field. The Professional Internship Program provides the student with the opportunity to  conduct classes and assume the role of a teacher while receiving supervision from a classroom teacher and a university supervisor for a period of one full semester. The student will demonstrate skills of the informed, reflective decision maker throughout the internship experience. Prerequisite: Admission to TEP. Co-requisite: IED 4454.

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