Courses - Health and Physical Education:

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.

HPE 101: Archery 1 cr.
Basic fundamentals for the beginner including stance, hold, draw, aim, and release. Three hours of laboratory.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HPE 106: Baseball 1 cr.
Introduction to the sport of baseball. History, rules, skill development, and team strategy. Three hours of laboratory.

HPE 107: Golf 1 cr.
Basic skills, rules, and etiquette for the beginner. Three hours of laboratory.

HPE 108: Intermediate Golf 1 cr.
Basic skills will be reviewed, some additional skills will be introduced, and strategies will be emphasized. Three hours of laboratory.

HPE 109: Disk Golf 1 cr.
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of the sport. Rules, basic strategies, and elements of shot-making will be presented. While designed primarily for the novice, players with some experience should find their scoring improved as a result of a structured learning environment. Three hours of laboratory.

HPE 110: Gymnastics and Tumbling 1 cr.
Teaches the fundamental and beginning skills in gymnastics and tumbling. Three hours of laboratory.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HPE 122: Swimming 1 cr.
For the non-swimmer and the weak swimmer desiring to improve swimming skills and knowledge of personal water safety. Three hours of laboratory.

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.

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.

HPE 128: Weight Training 1 cr.
Development of basic skills in weight training and improvement of physical fitness. Three hours of laboratory.

HPE 130: Weightlifting 1 cr.
Development of the basic skills in the sport of weightlifting. Attention to techniques in the snatch and clean and jerk for competition and applications for enhancement of sports performance. Three hours of laboratory.

HPE 133: Life-guarding 1 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 123 or consent of the department. The fundamentals and skills of life-guarding are developed and American Red Cross Certification is awarded for successful completion of the requirements. Three hours of laboratory.

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.

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.

HPE 136:Advanced Open Water Diver 1 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 135 or equivalent. Natural and compass navigation, night dive, search and light salvage. Intermediate level physics and physiology of diving, including critical elements and skills of deep diving. Three hours of laboratory.

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.

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.

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.

HPE 151: Racquetball 1 cr.
Basic skills and rules of play for the beginner. Three hours of laboratory.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.