HPER Course Descriptions

*1011 Beginning Swimming
Basic water and safety skills to make an individual reasonably safe around the water.

*1321 Gymnastics
Instruction and participation in tumbling and apparatus work of all types currently being used in schools.

*2001 Fitness Activity
Activity class to promote individual fitness and wellness. May be repeated.

2003 Introduction to Management and Instruction in Physical Activities
Introductory course in the management and planning of physical activities including planning sequential activities for participants, acquiring necessary supplies and materials for day to day use, and processes used in the management of daily physical activities.

*2011 Individual Sports
Instruction and practice in weightlifting, volleyball, aerobics, skiing, and racquetball.

*2021 Golf
For beginners.

*2061 Social Dance
Elementary course in different types of social dances.

*2071 Dance Production
Pre-requisite: permission of instructor.
Advanced course designed to prepare students for half-time dance productions.

2102 First Aid
Standard first aid course.

2122 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Pre-requisite: HPER 2102
Practical applications in taping, wrapping, and exercise to prevent and treat athletic injuries. Techniques used in the emergency procedures of athletic events will be examined.

2212 School and Community Health Programs
Health as it relates to the school and community. Three phases of school health education--service, instruction, and healthful school living.

2222 Personal Health and Drug Awareness
Health principles and their applications to the individual, the community, and the schools. Emphasis on drug awareness.

2253 Foundations of Physical Education
Introductory course to the field of health and physical education with study of the development and basic principles upon which the profession of physical education is founded.

*2281 Tennis
Instruction and practice for beginners.

*2571 Bowling
Fundamentals, rules, and techniques of bowling.

*2681 International Dance
Selected dances of various national groups now in popular use. Square dance included.

*2691 Intermediate Swimming
Pre-requisite: HPER 1011 or permission of instructor.
Wide variety of swimming skills.

*2791 Lifeguard Training
Pre-requisite: HPER 2691 or permission of instructor.
Provides necessary minimum skills training for a person to qualify as a non-surf lifeguard.

3012 Fundamentals and Coaching of Football
Pre-requisite: For HPER majors and minors or consent of instructor.
Designed to provide students interested in coaching with experience which will allow them to develop an understanding and basic fundamental skills unique to football. Additional emphasis is given to the study of coaching theories and techniques. Individual demonstration of skills is required.

3022 Fundamentals and Coaching of Basketball
Pre-requisite: For HPER majors and minors or consent of instructor.
Designed to provide students interested in coaching with experience which will allow them to develop an understanding and basic fundamental skills unique to basketball. Additional emphasis is given to the study of coaching theories and techniques. Individual demonstration of skills is required.

3032 Fundamentals and Coaching of Baseball and Softball
Pre-requisite: For HPER majors and minors or consent of instructor.
Designed to provide students interested in coaching with experience which will allow them to develop an understanding and basic fundamental skills unique to baseball and softball. Additional emphasis is given to the study of coaching theories and techniques. Individual demonstration of skills is required.

3042 Officiating
Pre-requisite: For HPER majors and minors or consent of instructor.
Methods of training officials; rules and their interpretation.

3052 Fundamentals and Coaching of Track and Field
Pre-requisite: For HPER majors and minors or consent of instructor.
Designed to provide students interested in coaching with experience which will allow them to develop an understanding and basic fundamental skills unique to track and field. Additional emphasis is given to the study of coaching theories and techniques. Individual demonstration of skills is required.

3062 Fundamentals and Coaching of Volleyball
Pre-requisite: For HPER majors and minors or consent of instructor.
Designed to provide students interested in coaching with experience which will allow them to develop an understanding and basic fundamental skills unique to volleyball. Additional emphasis is given to the study of coaching theories and techniques. Individual demonstration of skills is required.

3072 Fundamentals and Coaching of Strength and Conditioning
Pre-requisite: For HPER majors and minors or consent of instructor.
Designed to provide students interested in coaching with experience which will allow them to develop an understanding and basic fundamental skills unique to strength and conditioning. Individual demonstration of skills is required.

3162 Evaluation of Physical Activities
Pre-requisite: HPER 2122.
Knowledge and principles in techniques of evaluation, measurement, and physical education.

3172 Adapted and Therapeutic PE
Pre-requisite: HPER 2122 .
Principles and practices of physical education for the physically limited.

3262 Kinesiology
Pre-requisite: HPER 3162 and BIOL 3124
Scientific study of mechanical and anatomical fundamentals of human motion.

**3273 Internship I
Pre-requisite: Junior standing
Practical application and experience in sports and exercise management

3693 Physiology of Exercise
Pre-requisite: HPER 3262.
A study of the physiological principles as applied to muscular activity and the effects of muscular activity on the human organism.

4000 Problems in HPER
1-3 credit hours  
Seminar course covering various topics in HPER.

4012 Skills and Techniques of Teaching Team Activities
Pre-requisite: HPER 2003
Designed for the physical education major to develop personal skills and understandings in selected team activities found in the public school program. Emphasis on the teaching of skills. Individual demonstration of skills is required.

4022 Skills and Techniques of Teaching Individual and Dual Activities
Pre-requisite: HPER 2003
Designed for the physical education major to develop personal skills and understandings in selected individual and dual activities found in the public school program. Emphasis on the teaching of skills. Individual demonstration of skills is required.

4032 Methods and Materials of Teaching Physical Education in Elementary Schools
Pre-requisite: Must be admitted to Teacher Education Program
Theory and practice of games of low organization, quiet and group games, story plays, and rhythmic activities for the elementary school. Practicum experiences involved.

4042 Methods and Materials of Teaching Physical Education in Secondary Schools
Pre-requisite: Must be admitted to Teacher Education Program
Theory and practice of techniques and procedures of teaching physical education in the secondary schools. Practicum experiences involved.

4103 Sports Information Management
Training and practical experience in the collection and use of game statistics. Students will actively participate at home athletic events including football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and softball.

4123 Organization and Administration of Health and Physical Education
Pre-requisite: HPER 3172
Problems in physical education; classification of students; organization of programs; class schedules; equipment; records; finance; intramural; construction of gymnasiums, swimming pools, and play areas.
 
**4273 Internship II
Pre-requisite: Junior standing
Practical application and experience in sports and exercise management

**4822 Exercise and Fitness Prescription
Assessing of individuals from all demographics and prescribing correct exercise based on individual needs and goals. Emphasis on specific training/exercise for people to achieve the maximum benefit.

*Activity Class—does not count toward degree
**Only required for students seeking Sports and Exercise Management degree option