ACTIVITY COURSES
HPE 1000—Introduction to Health and Fitness (1)
A study of the principles and values of physical activity with emphasis
on the acquisition and maintenance of an adequate level of physical
fitness for a healthy adult life. Specific topics to be presented are:
cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, strength, flexibility,
heart disease, weight control, nutrition, and motor skills as they
relate to adult fitness. Physical fitness evaluation tests are
administered. This course is a prerequisite for all other physical
education activity courses. Fee charged.
HPE 1010—Conditioning (1)
How to exercise, develop, and properly train the body for efficient daily physical exertion.
HPE 1020—Racquetball (1)
Instruction and participation involving the basic skills, strategy, and rules.
HPE 1030—Scuba Diving (2)
Open water course for underwater diving. Students who complete this
course can make arrangements to become certified. Fee charged.
HPE 1040—Golf (1)
Basic skills of proper golf technique: grip, stance, swing, and the use of various clubs. Fee charged.
HPE 1080—Badminton (1)
Basic strokes, rules and strategy of badminton as well as a brief history of the game.
HPE 1100—Volleyball (1)
The basic skills, rules and history of volleyball.
HPE 1110—Bowling (1)
Fundamentals of the history, rules, and scoring of the game. Fee charged.
HPE 1130—Aerobic Walking (1)
For students desiring to keep physically fit through the exercise of
aerobic walking. Students will study the value of aerobic walking in
producing cardiovascular fitness as well as expending calories.
HPE 1150—Adaptive Physical Education (1)
The participation in an activity by a person with unusual physical
conditions. Usually an activity is “adapted” so that such a person may
participate. By arrangement only.
HPE 1180—Weight Training (1)
Development of skills and knowledge pertaining to building strength, endurance, and flexibility through the use of weights.
HPE 1200—Swimming (1)
Instruction in adjustment to water, buoyancy, balance, relaxation, propulsive movement and coordinate stroking.
HPE 1240—Lifeguard Training (2)
Designed for the competent swimmer to learn and develop the techniques
and methods necessary for the survival of a drowning individual. Fee
charged.
HPE 1300—Tennis (1)
The history, strategy and fundamental skills of tennis.
HPE 1400—Self Defense (1)
To teach the art of defending oneself in dangerous situations. The
course will include some defensive moves in karate, judo and boxing, as
well as other techniques that can be used for personal defense (Women
only).
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
HPE 2000—Foundations Health, Physical Education and Fitness (3)
An introduction to the historical, philosophical, physiological, and
sociological areas of physical education. Emphasis is placed upon
qualifications and opportunities in the area of physical education. Fee
charged. Fall. The successful completion of Physical Education 2000 is
a prerequisite to all upper division physical education courses.
HPE 2040—Personal and Community Health (3)
Concerned primarily with those health matters involving virtually all
citizens. Course attempts to focus attention on health problems
amenable to community action, the benefits of which are channeled to
individual citizens. The course is designed to promote and encourage
wholesome personal health habits.
HPE 2100—Sport in Society (3)
An examination and analysis of the athlete, team, coach, and fan in
sport. Included is a study of this relationship between sport and the
larger society.
HPE 2200—Sexuality and Human Relations (3)
Examines the nature of human sexuality in light of contemporary social
issues and the effects of sexuality on one’s physical, emotional, and
spiritual well-being. Class participants will have the opportunity to
improve their communication skills, increase the ability to direct
their own lives, and to accept final responsibility for decisions
regarding their sexuality.
HPE 2400—Teaching Restrictive and Corrective Physical Education (3)
Designed for physical education teachers. Includes instruction in
special activities for students who cannot take regular physical
education activities.
HPE 2500—First Aid, CPR, and AED (2)
Methods and techniques of first aid and accident prevention to include
outdoor and aquatic activities. Includes standards and practices of the
National Safety Council. Fall.
HPE 2920—Varsity Golf* (1)
Permission of coach required. Graded S/U.
HPE 2930—Varsity Cheerleading* (1)
Permission of coach required. Graded S/U.
HPE 2940—Varsity Volleyball* (1)
Permission of coach required. Graded S/U.
HPE 2960—Varsity Softball* (1)
Permission of coach required. Graded S/U.
HPE 2970—Varsity Soccer* (1)
Permission of coach required. Graded S/U.
HPE 2980—Varsity Basketball* (1)
Permission of coach required. Graded S/U.
HPE 2990—Varsity Baseball* (1)
Permission of coach required. Graded S/U.
HPE 300B-F—Coaching and Officiating Athletics (2)
B-Baseball, C-Basketball, E-Volleyball, F-Softball. Instruction in team
organization, team offense and defense development, and the teaching of
basic skills. The duties and philosophy of coaching are emphasized as
well as an understanding of the rules in each sport.
HPE 3020—Teaching Lifetime Sports (3)
A sports activity laboratory which stresses sports skills development
with emphasis on teaching techniques. Rules will also be covered in the
following: badminton, bowling, tennis, golf, gymnastics,
picleball, racquetball, stunts and tumbling.
HPE 3230—Physical Education Activities in the Elementary School (2)
Development of safety skills, program planning, evaluation and teaching
of various games and rhythmic activities at the elementary level.
Emphasis is placed on fundamental skills associated with various age
groups. Practical experience in teaching activities for K-12 children.
HPE 3300—Tests and Measurements in Physical Education (3)
The fundamental principles of evaluation in health and physical
education including tests for classification; neuromuscular
achievement, capacity and knowledge. A survey of available tests in
physical education and their uses at various grade levels. Spring, odd
years.
HPE 3400—Sports Marketing (3)
A study of basic marketing concepts with applications to sports
organizations, both amateur and professional. Topics include promotions
and public relation, sport consumer behavior, strategic market
planning, technology application and sponsorship. Fall, odd years.
HPE 3500—Sport Medicine (3)
A study of conditioning and the care and prevention of athletic injuries. Fall, even years.
HPE 3700—Sport Psychology (3)
A study of the interaction between sport and psychology with a focus on
psychological skills training for athletes and coaches. Includes topics
such as motivation, imagery, anxiety, stress, attention, confidence,
leadership, and communication. Spring, even years.
HPE 3900—Administration and Supervision of Sport and Exercise (3)
The study of the examination and grouping of pupils, provision and care
of equipment, departmental organization, maintenance of facilities, and
supervision of pupils, personnel and programs. Spring, odd years.
HPE 4090—Physiology of Exercise (3)
The study of the physiological effects of exercise on the human body.
Special emphasis is given to factors which affect performance whether
in a competitive situation or in one’s personal fitness lifestyle.
Spring, even years.
HPE 4100—Kinesiology (3)
Examines the knowledge necessary for successful analysis of human
motion. Successful application of the course content will give all
human performance workers a greater understanding of how the various
body parts react to human movement. Fall, odd years.
HPE 43RA—Readings in Physical Education (1-3)
By arrangement only.
HPE 43RB—Readings in Health (1-3)
By arrangement only.
HPE 43RC—Readings in Exercise Science (1-3)
By arrangement only.
HPE 433A—Directed Study in Physical Education (1-3)
Includes special projects and specialized research in physical education.
HPE 433B—Directed Study in Health (1-3)
Includes special projects and specialized research in health.
HPE 433C—Directed Study in Exercise Science (1-3)
Includes special projects and specialized research in fitness.
HPE 433D—Directed Study in Sport Management (1-3)
Includes special projects and specialized research in sports management.
HPE 4500—Senior Seminar in Physical Education (2)
Taken by all first semester seniors. The student’s undergraduate work
will be evaluated. Fitness test will be taken, and other areas will be
discussed. Fee charged. Fall.
HPE 4510—Career Internship in Sport and Exercise Science (1-3)
A senior experience required of all Physical Education students, other
than teacher education students. Students will consult with the
Physical Education supervisor and the director of the Career Planning
office to receive placement. Site Supervisors will be trained
personnel in appropriate professional disciplines. Internships
will be evaluated and graded by the Site Supervisor, as well as the
Physical Education Internship Supervisor. (Maximum 6 hours).
*Varsity sport credit may be received for each year’s participation in
that sport, but credit may not count toward the general education
requirement or PE requirement (elective hours only). The athlete must
register for credit the designated semester of participation. Coach’s
permission required for registration.
