| Service Courses
HPE 100: Jogging and Walking for Fitness 1 cr.
The course is designed to introduce the fundamental physiological,
biomechanical, and nutritional concepts of upright, weight bearing
exercise. Walking and/or jogging will be the exercise modes utilized.
Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no credit
basis.
HPE 101: Archery 1 cr.
Basic fundamentals for the beginner including stance, hold, draw,
aim, and release. Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be
on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 102: Intermediate Archery 1 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 101. Designed for the archer who wishes to
pursue field archery. Basic skills will be reviewed, additional
skills will be introduced and field experience will be emphasized.
Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no credit
basis.
HPE 103: Hatha Yoga 1 cr.
Introduction to beginning classic yoga postures, breathing exercises,
and relaxation. Develops muscle tone, strength and endurance
as well as balance, agility, and flexibility. Increases concentration
and ability to relax and focus. Three hours of laboratory. Grading
will be on a pass/no credit.
HPE 104: Tennis 1 cr.
This course is designed to teach the rules of play and the basic
skills for the beginning tennis player, including the serve,
forehand and backhand drives, and volley. Three hours of laboratory.
Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 105: Intermediate Tennis 1 cr.
Basic skills will be reviewed, some additional skills will be
introduced, and court strategy will be emphasized. Three hours
of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 106: Baseball 1 cr.
Introduction to the sport of baseball. History, rules, skill
development, and team strategy. Three hours of laboratory. Grading
will be on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 107: Golf 1 cr.
Basic skills, rules, and etiquette for the beginner. Three hours
of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 110: Gymnastics and Tumbling 1 cr.
Teaches the fundamental and beginning skills in gymnastics and
tumbling. Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no
credit basis.
HPE 112: Fundamentals of Dance Education 1 cr.
This course is designed as an introduction to the world of dance.
An overview of various dance forms (e.g. folk, jazz, modern,
social) is given and the importance of developing dance technique
in each form is emphasized. This course is particularly useful
for future teachers and exercise leaders. Three hours of laboratory.
Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 113: Outdoor Recreational Activities 1 cr.
A course appropriate for students in any curriculum. Activities
are variable depending upon student interest, instructor expertise,
and available equipment and facilities. Examples: camping, hiking,
back packing, orienteering, canoeing, cycling, sailing, and rock
climbing. Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no
credit basis.
HPE 114: Martial Arts 1 cr.
A course designed to introduce the student to one of several
martial arts forms. With emphasis on safety and philosophy of
martial arts, students will learn elements of basic skills. The
emphasis from among the martial arts disciplines of judo, karate,
or other martial arts will be determined by the needs of the
class and the expertise of the instructor. Three hours of laboratory.
Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 115: Orienteering 1 cr.
Learn details of map-reading, master use of the compass for land
navigation, and hike with a sense of confidence. From theory
in the classroom to application in safe, controlled outings,
culminating in competitive Orienteering. Three hours of laboratory.
Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 116: Badminton 1 cr.
This course is designed to teach the rules, patterns of play,
and basic skills for the beginning badminton player. Attention
is given to the fundamental serves and rallying strokes. Three
hours of lecture. Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 117: Intermediate Badminton 1 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 116. Basic skills are reviewed; additional
skills are introduced and strategies of play are emphasized.
Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no credit
basis.
HPE 122: Swimming 1 cr.
For the nonswimmer and the weak swimmer desiring to improve swimming
skills and knowledge of personal water safety. Three hours of
laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 123: Intermediate Swimming 1 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 122 or consent of the department. Technique
and skill development of eight (8) swimming strokes and basic
water safety and rescue. Three hours of laboratory. Grading will
be on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 125: International Folk Dance* 1 cr.
Basic fundamentals of couple or group dances including squares,
sets, and circle dances from various countries. Three hours of
laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 128: Weight Training 1 cr.
Development of basic skills in weight training and improvement
of physical fitness. Three hours of laboratory. Grading will
be on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 133: Lifeguarding 1 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 123 or consent of the department. The fundamentals
and skills of lifeguarding are developed and American Red Cross
Certification is awarded for successful completion of the requirements.
Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no credit
basis.
HPE 134: Water Safety Instruction 1 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 123 or consent of the department. Methods of
teaching swimming. American Red Cross Certification is awarded
for successful completion of the requirements. Three hours of
laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 135: Fundamentals of Skin and SCUBA Diving 1 cr.
An introduction to the fundamental principles and methods of
safe skin and SCUBA diving. Three hours of laboratory. Grading
will be on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 141: Social Dance* 1 cr.
This course introduces the student to social dancing of the 20th
century. Attention is directed toward developing dance skill,
style, and rhythmical coordination in the following dances: foxtrot,
charleston, swing, Latin, rock and roll, country and western,
and Cajun. Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no
credit basis.
HPE 143: Physical Fitness and Wellness 2 cr.
Teaches the student how to take control of personal health and
lifestyle habits and how to implement a physical fitness program.
Attention is given to cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength
and endurance, body composition, flexibility, nutrition and weight
control. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory. Grading
will be on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 144: Conditioning Exercise 1 cr.
The primary objective of this course is to improve the physical
condition of students. Attention is given to diet and weight
control, use of good body mechanics, the development of the muscular
system, and the improvement of cardiovascular efficiency. Three
hours of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 151: Racquetball 1 cr.
Basic skills and rules of play for the beginner. Three hours
of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 155: Aerobic Dance 1 cr.
This course emphasizes the development of cardiorespiratory endurance
and other components of fitness. Concepts of nutrition, posture,
and physiological principles of exercise are also presented.
Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no credit
basis.
HPE 160: Team Sports Activity: Basketball 1 cr.
A general survey course in basic basketball. Attention is given
to the introduction and development of fundamental skills and
knowledge of the game. Three hours of laboratory. Grading will
be on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 161: Team Sports Activity: Soccer 1 cr.
A general survey course in Soccer. The course emphasizes the
development of individual fundamental skills, Individual tactics,
and team strategy. Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be
on a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 162: Team Sports Activity: Volleyball 1 cr.
A general survey course in basic volleyball. Attention is given
to the introduction and development of fundamentals, basic skills,
and knowledge. Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be on
a pass/no credit basis.
HPE 163: Team Sports Activity: Flag Football 1 cr.
A general survey course in flag football. Attention is given
to the introduction and development of fundamentals, knowledge,
and skills. Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no
credit basis.
HPE 170: Martial Arts - Judo 1 cr.
A course designed to introduce the student to one of several
martial arts forms. With an emphasis on safety and philosophy
of martial arts, students will learn elements of basic skills.
According to student interest and expertise of the instructor,
judo, karate, or other martial arts might be the focus of the
course. Three hours of laboratory. Grading will be on a pass/no
credit basis.
HPE 190: Special Service Activities 1 cr.
No prerequisite. Basic skills, techniques, and rules for identified
service activity. Activity chosen from modern developments in
sport and recreational activities. Three hours of laboratory.
Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.
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