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 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 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 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: Lifesaving and Water Safety 1 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 123 or consent of the department. The fundamentals and skills of lifeguarding and methods of teaching swimming. Red Cross Lifeguard certification and Water Safety Instruction certification awarded for successful completion. 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.

Professional Courses

HPE 203: Techniques of Lifetime Sports 2 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 101 or HPE 107. Designed primarily for the physical education major. Attention is given to the techniques of teaching archery, bowling, and golf and to the acquisition of skills. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.

HPE 204: Techniques of Racket Sports 2 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 104 or 116. Designed primarily for the physical education major. Attention is given to the techniques of teaching tennis and badminton and the acquisition of skills. Two hours of lecture and one hour laboratory.

HPE 205: Techniques of Field Sports 2 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 161 or HPE 163. A course designed primarily for physical education majors. Prepares students to teach techniques and tactics for soccer, flag football, and one non-traditional sport. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.

HPE 206: Techniques of Team Sports 2 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 160 or 162. A course designed primarily for physical education majors. Attention given to techniques of teaching softball, volleyball, and basketball, as well as to the acquisition of skills. Methods of evaluation also included. Two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory.

HPE 207: Techniques of Physical Fitness 2 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 100, 128, 144, or 155. Covers fundamentals of physical conditioning and specific procedures for optimal development of aerobic power, flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. Applications for school-age children, normal adults, and special populations. Two hours of lecture and one hour of lab.

HPE 215: First Aid 1 cr.
Study of and practice in the procedures to be employed in first-aid treatment of wounds, shock, poisoning, fractures, and unconsciousness. One hour of lecture and one hour of laboratory.

HPE 225: Foundations of Health, Physical Education, and Sport 3 cr.
This course introduces students to the discipline and profession of health and physical education. Historical developments and philosophical views are presented; career roles and qualifications for entering the professional fields of health, physical education, sport, and fitness are also discussed. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 281: Personal Health 3 cr.
This is an action-oriented course that examines personal health issues of our time, especially the many health problems that are self-inflicted. The course is designed to counteract apathy, to dispel myths, and to provide accurate information on which to make decisions affecting individual and social health. Three hours of lecture.

Students planning a career in teacher education must be admitted into TEPAR before enrolling in any of the following HPE courses (300- or 400-level courses):

HPE 305: Organization and Administration of Physical Education, Recreation,
and Sport 3 cr.
Attention is given to the principles related to organizing and administering health, physical, and recreation education programs. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 310: Community and Environmental Health 3 cr.
Study of community and environmental health problems and methods of preventing and alleviating them. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 315: Drug Education 3 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 281. An introduction to the physiological and psychological effects of abused drugs, both legal and illegal. Also covers the societal, historical, and legal aspects of drugs, including alcohol and tobacco. Three hours lecture.

HPE 325: Kinesiology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: human anatomy. Study of the anatomical and mechanical phenomena that underlie movement. Applied anatomy, emphasizing bone, joint, and muscle. Kinematics and kinetics of human motion, emphasizing applications. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 330: Materials and Methods in Health Education for the Elementary School 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Admittance into TEPAR, ED 201, PSYC 206 and 207. For the elementary school classroom teacher. Information and techniques for teaching health to elementary school children. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 331: Curriculum Development and Methods of Teaching Physical Education K-8 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Admittance into TEPAR, ED 201 or HPE 225 and PSYC 206 and PSYC 207. Designed primarily for elementary education and physical education majors. Attention is given to curriculum development and techniques for teaching physical education to elementary students. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 332: Curriculum Development and Methods of
Teaching Physical Education in Grades 9-12 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Admittance into TEPAR, HPE 225, PSYC 206, and PSYC 208.. For the physical education major. Theory and techniques of curriculum design, games, team sports, and organization and administration of the instructional program in physical education for this level. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 333: Curriculum Development and Methods of Teaching Health 1-12 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Admittance into TEPAR, HPE 225, PSYC 206, PSYC 207 or 208. For the physical education major. Information and techniques for teaching health to elementary, middle school, and secondary school students. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 340: Human Motor Development 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 282, BIOS 280, PSYC 206, PSYC 207, or PSYC 208. Changes in motor behavior over the lifespan and the processes that underlie these changes. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 405: Epidemiology 3 cr.
A study of epidemics, epidemic diseases, and the principles and methods of epidemiology. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 423: Tests and Measurements in Physical Education 3 cr.
The practice of measurement, statistical treatment and development of skilled evaluation processes in the physical education profession are discussed. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 425: Physiology of Exercise 4 cr.
A presentation of biological concepts necessary for student understanding of the mechanisms of exercise and physical training. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.

HPE 430: Introduction to Adaptive Physical Education 3 cr.
A fundamental course in adaptive physical education programs for special children. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 435: Human Nutrition 3 cr.
An introduction to human nutrition and its contribution to optimum health. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 440: Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries 3 cr.
Designed to aid the coach, athletic trainer, physical education teacher, and clinical exercise physiologist in the prevention and treatment of athletic related injuries. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 460: Clinical Exercise Physiology 3 cr.
Prerequisites: HPE 325,425 and 435. Practical application of theory of exercise physiology. Aimed at adult populations. Includes exercise testing, evaluation, prescription, and supervision in clinical settings. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory.

HPE 462: Practicum in Clinical Exercise Physiology 6 cr.
Prerequisites: HPE 460 and appropriate professional liability insurance. Practical experience in an approved clinical setting in which cardiac rehabilitation is an integral part. Experience in evaluation of cardiovascular condition, scientifically-based prescription of exercise, and supervision of training of apparently normal, healthy individuals and others with various pathologies. Eighteen hours of laboratory.

HPE 490: Special Topics in Health and Physical Education 3 cr.
May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Topics chosen from modern developments in Health and Physical Education that have particular value in professional preparation. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 491: Exercise Science and Wellness Seminar 1 cr.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and thirty-six hours in HPE. An in-depth study of an assigned topic in Exercise Science and Wellness. One hour of recitation-discussion. Grading will be on a pass/no credit basis.

HPE 623: Tests and Measurements in Physical Education 3 cr.
The practice of measurement, statistical treatment and development of skilled evaluation processes in the physical education profession are discussed. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 625: Physiology of Exercise 4 cr.
A presentation of biological concepts necessary for student understanding of the mechanisms of exercise and physical training. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 630: Introduction to Adaptive Physical Education 3 cr.
A fundamental course in adaptive physical education programs for special children. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 635: Human Nutrition 3 cr.
An introduction in human nutrition and its contribution to optimum health. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 640: Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries 3 cr.
Designed to aid the coach, athletic trainer, physical education teacher, and clinical exercise physiologist in the prevention and treatment of athletic-related injuries. Two hours of lecture and three hours of lab.

HPE 660: Clinical Exercise Physiology 3 cr.
Prerequisites: 325, 425, and 435. Practical application of theory of exercise physiology, aimed at adult populations. Includes exercise testing evaluation, prescription, and supervision in clinical settings. May not be taken if credit for HPE 460 has been earned. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory.

HPE 662: Practicum in Clinical Exercise Physiology 6 cr.
Prerequisites: HPE 460 or 660 and appropriate professional liability insurance. Practical experience in approved clinical setting. Experience in evaluation of cardiovascular condition and physical fitness, scientifically-based prescription of exercise and supervision of training of apparently normal, healthy individuals and others with various pathologies. Eighteen hours laboratory.

HPE 690: Special Topics in Health and Physical Education 3 cr.
May be repeated for credit for a maximum of six semester hours. Topics chosen from modern developments in Health and Physical Education that have particular value in professional preparation. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 700: Seminar in HPE 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Consent of the Department. Survey of current issues in the discipline of health, physical education, and sport. Critical analysis of current and classical professional journal articles in a seminar setting. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 722: Applied Kinesiology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: HPE 325 or consent of the instructor. This course introduces the student to the quantification of human movement by the use of video techniques, emphasizing applications to sports. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 725: Applied Exercise Physiology 3 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 280, HPE 425/625. The course is designed to give the student an advanced understanding of the regulatory mechanisms of human circulation during physical stress under neutral and extreme environmental conditions. Three hours of lecture.

HPE 730: Independent Study 3 cr.
Under faculty supervision, the student will apply the scientific method to problem solving. Research project dealing with a clearly defined aspect of exercise science, sport, physical education, or health. Proposal draft must be submitted to a member of the HPE Graduate Faculty prior to start of semester. Three hours of independent study.

HPE 740: Motor Development & Learning 3 cr.
A study of the techniques and processes of motor learning and their importance in the development of the individual. Three hours of lecture.