Health and Physical Education

HPR 6601 Philosophy and Principles of Health and Physical Education (3)
    A foundation of the scientific principles of health, physical education and recreation from the professional viewpoint. Four major categories of study include: sociological- psychological, educational-motor learning, mechanical-kinesiological, and physiology of training.
HPR 6602 Motor Skills and Human Performance (3)
    The course is designed to present relevant information in an orderly and systematic fashion. Emphasis will be placed on systems and models, orderly ways of examining the relationship of processes involved in studying motor behaviors.
HPR 6604 Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education (3)
    The course is designed to develop a greater understanding of the need and the application of tests and measurements in the evaluation process. Additionally, the course will offer several practical and economical tests in the various performance areas which can be used by the health and physical education teacher in the school situation.
HPR 6610 Physical Education, Sport and the Law (3)
    The course is designed to provide graduate students participating in the Masters or Ed.S. programs information concerning legal matters and issues relating to physical education and sport. Of particular importance is acquiring an awareness and understanding of basic legal responsibilities of sport managers and coaches. The information presented enables the students to develop a working vocabulary of significant legal terms along with legal concepts and issues that have particular reference to physical education, sport and management of sport programs. In addition, activities included during the term will permit the student the opportunity to pursue, in depth, a specific legal topic and to share the information gained by means of written and oral reports.
HPR 6615 Sport Administration (3)
    The study of the basic concepts, theories and organization of administration including financial management as applied to sport, physical education, recreation, and intramurals.
HPR 6616 Sport Finance (3)
    This course is designed to provide the graduate student with information concerning advanced theory in finance, accounting, and licensing applied to managerial control of sport organizations.
HPR 6617 Readings in Health and Physical Education (3)
    An independent exploration of the literature and current research in the fields of Health Education and Physical Education.  See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions in General Regulations section.
HPR 6620 Physical Fitness: A Critical Analysis (3)
    The course involves an examination of the effects of physical activity on various fitness and health parameters by reviewing current research studies. Students will be introduced to methods of evaluating one’s fitness level and the proper prescription guidelines.
HPR 6621 Supervision of Instruction in Health and Physical Education (3)
    Consideration is given to the broader viewpoint of supervision as it relates to the improvement of health and physical education through in-service training of personnel, association with the teaching and administrative-supervisory staff, and general school and community relationships. Techniques of supervision and their application in improving the teacher-pupil learning situations will be examined.
HPR 6623 The Biomechanics of Sports Techniques (3)
    The course is designed for teachers and coaches of athletic teams. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of a knowledge of biomechanics to the teacher/coach and to those basic biomechanical concepts which are of greatest importance in analyzing sports techniques.
HPR 6625, Specialized Study in Area of HPR (1-9)
  6626,
6627		 A study of the problem or problems using research technique. Selection of problem must be approved by student’s adviser, instructor under whom the study is to be made, and the appropriate Director of Graduate Studies. The study should contribute to the student’s program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these courses may not exceed six semester hours. A specialized study may be substituted for a required course only once in a student’s program.
See semester hour limits listed under Course Restrictions in General Regulations section.
HPR 6630 Programs in Health and Physical Education (3)
    The course is designed for prospective classroom teachers and health and physical educators who assume the responsibility of providing meaningful learning experiences for children in the area of health and physical education.
HPR 6631 Programs in Health and Physical Education (3)
    Selection and adaptation of health and physical education activities for children of various age levels. Particular attention is devoted to a study of the capacities, attitudes, and needs of pupils as they are related to health and physical education. The principles, problems and procedures in the development of a health and physical education curriculum are thoroughly examined.
HPR 6632 Critical Issues in Sport and Fitness Management and Health and
Physical Education (3)
    Recognition, discussion, and systematic analysis of controversial issues and problems encountered in the conduct of professional activities in health and physical education. Particular attention is given to proposed solutions of the problem which are pertinent to class members.
HPR 6640 Sport Marketing: Physical Education, Athletics, Recreation and
Intramurals (3)
    The purpose of this course is to teach sports managers how to create their own marketing plan. The emphasis is on following a ten-step procedure designed primarily for the non-profit sector and learning the theoretical base required to complete the process accurately and proficiently.
HPR 6650 Nutrition and Physical Performance (3)
    The course will examine the special dietary requirements of athletes, the importance of pre- and post-event nutrition, potential nutritional problems encountered by athletes and possible ergogenic foods and drugs.
HPR 6662 Diagnostic and Prescriptive Physical Education for Exceptional Children (3)
    The course is designed to present assessment procedures, exercise prescription techniques, physical education program development, and IEP programming for the child with special needs. Additionally, the course will offer teaching hints and strategies the special educator and the physical educator can use to enhance fine and gross motor skills.
HPR 6670 Exercise and Disease Prevention (3)
    This course examines the scientific evidence in support of the beneficial effect of regular physical activity on reduced mortality from all causes: from diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and colon cancer, and from conditions such as obesity and high blood pressure.
HPR 6671 Exercise through the Lifespan (3)
    This course will survey the effects of exercise and training programs on the growth and development of children and adolescents. It will also explore the effects of exercise on the physiological and psychological aspects of aging.
HPR 6672 Psychology and Philosophy of Sport (3)
    The course is designed for the student with a vocational interest in athletic coaching within the educational environment. Psychological theories will be applied to the teaching of sports skills and the development of individuals into efficient team units. The nature of the coaching profession will be studied and successful leadership principles will be applied to athletics.
HPR 6673 Ethics in Sport (3)
    This course is designed to provide the graduate student curriculum information concerning ethical matters and issues relating to sport and physical activity. Of particular importance is acquiring an awareness and understanding of basic concepts and problems in sport ethics as well as major ethical theories.
HPR 6674 Entrepreneurship in Sport (3)
    This course is designed to provide the graduate student information concerning the preparation of starting one's own business. Of particular importance is acquiring an awareness and understanding of basic concepts and problems in starting a business as well as the major ethical concerns that come from such endeavors. The information presented will enable the student to develop an understanding of the function and economic value to society of entrepreneurship.
HPR 6691 Research Techniques in Sport and Fitness Management, Health and Physical Education (3)
    The course is designed as a first course in statistics for health and physical education teachers. The content includes relevant exercises and examples that specifically pertain to one or more of the fields.