2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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HPE 243 - Introduction to Sport Management, 3 credit hours
This course is designed to be the foundation or introductory course for sport management majors. The historical development of sport management as a profession and as an academic discipline is traced. The diverse variety of opportunities in sport management is presented. Selected functional areas of contemporary sport management are surveyed relative to supervisory responsibilities of the sport management professional.
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HPE 245 - Health Behavior Management, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 201 and HPE Majors or permission of instructor.
Introduction to key health behavior change theories and psychosocial determinants of health behaviors. Laboratory emphasis on communication, leadership, and group-process activities related to health behavior change theories and practices. This course fulfills the core writing extension requirement.
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HPE 246W - Stress Management, 2 credit hours
Stress affects people in a multitude of ways and we all experience stress, at varying levels, in our lives. This class will help us understand our stress and its effects on us, as well as provide management techniques, premised on a holistic model, to better aid us in addressing our stress-related concerns.
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HPE 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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HPE 263 - Special Topic Seminar, Credit hours to be arranged
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HPE 270 - Principles of Health Promotion, 3 credit hours
This course will introduce the student to comprehensive, evidence-based, and cost-effective health promotion strategies, policies, and programs. Through the consideration of the influences on health such as high risk behaviors and socio-economic factors, students will learn to develop, implement, and evaluate health promotion and education programs for specific populations.
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HPE 281 - Practicum in Athletic Training I, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the AT Program
This course is designed to assist the second year Athletic Training student in understanding the connection between classroom instruction and clinical education while developing foundational behaviors of professional practice. Specific focus will be on athletic training standard operating procedures as well acute care of injury and illness with a focus on evidence-based practice.
Clinical hours, evaluations, and completion of specific competencies as mandated by the program’s accreditation are required components to the course.
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HPE 282 - Practicum in Athletic Training II, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the AT Program
This course is designed to assist the second year Athletic Training student in understanding the connection between classroom instruction and clinical education while developing foundational behaviors of professional practice. Specific focus will be on the introductory psychomotor proficiencies as well as clinical examination and diagnosis with a focus on evidence-based practice.
Clinical hours, evaluations, and completion of specific competencies as mandated by the program’s accreditation are required components to the course.
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HPE 301W - Sport Exercise Conditioning and Program Design, 3 credit hours
The course will study the importance of physical fitness in sport. It will cover the basic principles of strength and cardiovascular conditioning related to creating aerobic and strength training programs to physically train individuals for peak performance. Lab sessions will be included.
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HPE 302 - Physiology Of Exercise, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): BIO 203 and BIO 204
A study of the human body’s responses to the stress of physical exercise. Topics covered include metabolic, neuromuscular, cardiovascular and pulmonary adjustments to acute and chronic exercise.
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HPE 303 - Health and Physical Fitness Assessment Techniques, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite/Corequisite: HPE 302
Measurement of human metabolic responses to exercise in laboratory and field settings. Topics include ergometry, energy expenditure, body composition, blood pressure recording, lung function during exercise, PWC tests and graded exercise testing. Other health and fitness assessments may include muscular endurance, balance, posture and mobility to create safe and appropriate exercise programs.
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HPE 304 - Health and Fitness Assessment Practicum, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): Requires completion of HPE 180 and HPE 303 and declared HPES major or approval of Academic Program Coordinator.
This practicum course provides the opportunity for Exercise Science students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired through their programs of study in an intentional and focused manner as prescribed by accreditation standards. In addition, students will enhance skills related to health and fitness assessments, exercise programming and effective communication with clients. A planned, supervised and evaluated practical experience that is relevant to the student’s program is an essential component of an exercise science professional degree program.
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HPE 305 - Lower Extremity Evaluation, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 202 and BIO 203
This course is a study of the anatomical structures of the lower extremities as it relates to normal surface anatomy and injury pathology including bony landmarks, ligamentous tissue and musculotendinous structures. Students will also gain an understanding of the procedures governing the care and treatment of athletic injuries as they relate to the lower extremities. Additional topics will include learning general orthopedic assessment skills, injury nomenclature, diagnostic techniques, and the evaluation of posture and gait. Laboratory experience is designed to demonstrate the application of various evaluation techniques and tools utilized in diagnosing lower extremity dysfunction. This course will also include practical evaluation of required competencies and proficiencies in the field of athletic training.
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HPE 306 - Therapeutic Modalities with Lab, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): BIO 203 , HPE 202
This lecture/lab course is a study of the various therapeutic modalities used in the treatment and care of injuries throughout the healing process. The principles and theories, the physiological responses, and various application methods of therapeutic modalities will be studied.
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HPE 307 - Upper Extremity Evaluation, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 202 , HPE 305 and BIO 203
This course is a study of the anatomical structures of the upper extremities as it relates to normal surface anatomy and injury pathology including bony landmarks, ligamentous tissue and musculotendinous structures. Students will also gain an understanding of the procedures governing the care and treatment of athletic injuries as they relate to the upper extremities, head, spine, thorax and abdominal regions. Laboratory experience is designed to demonstrate the application of various evaluation techniques and tools utilized in diagnosing upper extremity dysfunction. This course will also include practical evaluation of required competencies and proficiencies in the field of athletic training.
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HPE 308 - Athletic Training Administration, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 202 and junior/senior standing or consent of the instructor
A course designed to study the management and administration of athletic training programs in clinical, high school, University, professional and industrial settings. Facility requirements and development will be discussed along with personnel requirements and hiring. Time will be spent on the maintenance and utilization of medical records, liability and insurance requirements. Laws and practices related to pharmacology and the application of pharmacological concepts will also be examined. Standards and emergency operating procedures will be covered as will public relations and the use of computers and information technology in an athletic training environment.
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HPE 309 - Therapeutic Exercise, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 202 , HPE 305 , HPE 307 and BIO 203
This course is a study of the principles and application of therapeutic exercise. The course content will focus on the components of a physical restoration program, including determinants of therapeutic goals, selection of modalities and exercise, methods of recording progress and development of criteria for progression.
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HPE 310 - General Medical Conditions in Athletes, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): BIO 203 & BIO 204
This course is designed to teach students in the recognition, evaluation, care and proper referral of general medical conditions and illnesses that affect the physically active. The course provides students with hands-on opportunities in the evaluation of the various bodily systems, pharmacology and the use of the otoscope, ophthalmoscope, and other diagnostic instruments commonly used by athletic trainers.
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HPE 312W - Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency, 2 credit hours
Drug use remains a major problem in our communities and in our schools. This course will study the problem. Students will be exposed to many of the difficulties created by alcohol and drug abuse, the complexities of dependency and recovery, and will learn prevention strategies.
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HPE 315 - Foundations of Health Education, 3 credit hours
A study of the purpose, scope and nature of health education through consideration of the philosophical and behavioral perspectives of the field. A search for and development of principles guiding the operation of health education in the schools, the community, and in public health agencies. The collaboration of school members, communities, and families will be considered during an evaluation of a Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP) as part of the plan for comprehensive school health education.
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HPE 317 - Nutrition Through the Life Cycle, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and completion of HPE 207W or approval of the Chair. Completion of BIO 203 /204 recommended.
This 3 credit hour course addresses specific physiological changes, nutritional requirements, problems, interventions, common deficiencies and diet-related diseases of all age groups within the life cycle.
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HPE 318 - Teaching Methods in Health Education, 3 credit hours
A study of the various teaching strategies effective in health promotion, featuring a survey of facilitation methodology and skills, and a look at the teaching behaviors conducive to learner achievement in health education.
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HPE 319W - Child in the Family, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 216W or junior/senior standing
A study of the factors involved in the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language development of children through age six. The home environment and other factors (e.g. childcare centers, family day care, and community support) important to the total development of children are emphasized. Practical applications to solve problems or to deal with day-to-day issues facing families with young children are explored.
Semesters Offered: This course will be offered in alternate years.
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HPE 320W - Parenting, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 216W or junior/senior standing
A study of the issues pertaining to parenting in America, including cultural, social, and familial influences on the child and family. Includes observation and practical experiences with young children in a childcare facility.
Semesters Offered: This course will be offered in alternate years.
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HPE 321 - Adapted Physical Activity, 2 credit hours
A study of physical activity programming for individuals with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. The course focuses on how to modify and adapt skills and activities for individuals with varying abilities to promote lifelong physical activity.
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HPE 323 - Outdoor Recreation & Education, 2 credit hours
The course is designed to introduce the fundamental principles, practices, and applications of outdoor recreation and education. International, national, state, and local outdoor recreation/education programs will be examined, including associated career opportunities. The course includes development of instructional materials and resources and will include active participation in selected outdoor recreation and education experiences.
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HPE 324 - Community Recreation, 2 credit hours
The course is designed to include a study of recreation needs and opportunities and a survey of public, private, and commercial recreation programming. Content will emphasize the value of recreational and leisure time pursuits. Career opportunities in the recreation professions will be explored.
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HPE 325 - Aquatics Program/Pool Management, 3 credit hours
Study of organization and administration to prepare the aquatic professional for management and programming of indoor and outdoor facilities. The course will entail practical knowledge and detailed information on directing, promoting, and evaluating programs, administering a budget and developing staff, overseeing lifeguarding and safety systems, filtration systems, and managing risks.
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HPE 326 - Tourism in Recreation and Leisure, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 226 or permission of instructor
The course aims to develop a clear understanding of the relationship between the theory and practice of working in tourism in recreation and leisure. The course is designed to encourage students to develop an understanding of tourist industry operations and problems, and competence in identifying procedures and solutions, by using best practice from industry, established business techniques and information systems.
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HPE 327 - Coaching, 2 credit hours
Strategy, techniques and coaching methods in competitive baseball, basketball, football, track and field, and volleyball are studied. Separate course are offered in the various sports; some coaching courses may be offered less frequently than once a year.
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HPE 328 - Skill Concept Development, 2 credit hours
This course is designed to provide coaches and students an explanation of the skill concepts surrounding performance techniques. This course will provide the opportunity to observe, analyze, develop and correct the skills of sport techniques for quality athletic performance.
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HPE 330 - Human Sexuality Education, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore or higher standing or consent of instructor
A study of human sexuality in relation to oneself and others, this course explores sexual behavior and its impact on sexual health. The principle of sexual responsibility is a central theme guiding the development of decision-making skills leading to risk reduction and the prevention of unwanted intimacy, unwanted pregnancy, and disease. In addition to learning the content of sex education, students will practice and evaluate teaching strategies designed for effective Family Life Education.
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HPE 340 - Program Organization & Administration, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE major or minor AND junior/senior standing or consent of instructor
A course designed to study the organization and administration of school, intramural and recreational physical education programs. Time will be spent studying the nature of administration and leadership styles, the basic principles of staffing, budgeting, purchase and care of equipment, legal concerns, office management, public relations, facility planning and management, and program evaluation. Emphasis will also be placed on the structure of tournaments utilized in both the school and recreational settings.
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HPE 343 - Legal Issues in Sport Management, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 201 , HPE 243 or consent of instructor
Course is designed to focus on legal concerns and responsibilities that must be assumed by a manager of a sport organization or in a sport setting.
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HPE 344 - Sport Management & Media Relations, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 201 , HPE 243 or consent of instructor
The content of the course focuses primarily on print and broadcast media, and sports journalism, and includes study of the public relations responsibilities of coaches, athletic directors, and the sports information director.
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HPE 345 - Fitness & Health Promotion Program Management & Leadership, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 201 and junior/senior standing or consent of instructor
This course is designed to equip students with a series of management, promotion, and other administrative tools necessary to successfully operate health and/or fitness related programs. Encourages and enhances a student’s knowledge of proper group exercise instruction including assessment of certifications and a working knowledge of exercise leadership skills. Educates students on current standards to organize fitness facilities and exercise programs that are safe and effective in a variety of settings, including public and private sport/athletic facilities, recreation complexes, corporate fitness centers, and hospital wellness programs. While emphasizing worksite wellness and programming in the second half of the course, the basic principles are applicable to all types of facilities we will discuss and include needs assessments, program planning, implementation and evaluation.
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HPE 346 - Sport Marketing, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 201 , HPE 243 , and BUS 330 (BUS 330 may be taken concurrently)
Principles of marketing sport at the amateur, collegiate, and professional levels are examined, with special emphasis placed on consumer behavior, promotional licensing, sponsorship, fundraising, and the understanding of sport as a product.
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HPE 347 - Historical, Philosophical, and Curricular Foundations of Physical Education, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Physical Education Major and Sophomore or higher standing
A course designed to study the philosophy, history, and goals involved in the physical education profession and how this knowledge forms the basis for the study of curriculum development in physical education programs designed for learners from ages three through twenty-one and attending prekindergarten through grade twelve in school-based programs. This course fulfills the core writing extension requirement.
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HPE 348 - Ethics in Sport Management, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 223 , HPE 233 & HPE 243
This course is designed to link principles of moral reasoning, social responsibility, and personal values to choices made by participants, spectators and sport administrators. Specific areas for consideration include violence in sport, racial equality, gender equality, honesty and fair play, and ethical considerations in sport technology.
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HPE 349 - The Industry of Sport, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 201 , HPE 243 , ECN 100 or ECN 101 and ACC 211 or consent of instructor
Issues of financial management in sport and sport-related industries are examined. The economic models of professional sport, Olympic sport, and collegiate athletics are presented, including issues related to financing, sources of revenue, athlete compensation, and the economic impact of each model of sport. This course fulfills the core quantitative extension requirement.
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HPE 350 - Professional Sport Industry, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 243
This course is designed to examine aspects related to the professional sport industry. Primary areas of study include the organizational structure of teams (major and minor league), the responsibilities of each department, the role of league offices or governing bodies, and the impact of athlete agents. The course examines both team and individual sports. The course will benefit students who are pursuing a career in professional sports at the team level, league level, or as an agent.
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HPE 351 - Collegiate Athletics, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 243
This course is designed to examine aspects related to collegiate athletics. Primary areas of study include the organizational structure of collegiate athletic departments, the responsibilities of each department, and the role of the NCAA or governing bodies. The course examines NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA collegiate athletics. The course will benefit students who are pursuing a career in collegiate athletics at the administrative level or coaching level.
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HPE 352 - Motor Learning & Developmental Movement, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 201
This course includes a study of the psychological factors affecting the development of motor skills, learning theories and their application to motor skills, the nervous system, including perceptual mechanism, and the factors relating to the development of motor skills throughout the life cycle. Applications of conceptual principles to practical motor skill learning will be stressed.
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HPE 353 - Sport Sales and Sponsorship, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 201 , HPE 243 and junior or senior standing
This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in the sales process of major professional sports organizations. This course will put into practice the fundamentals and background in ticket sales and sponsorship sales, the sales process, and the importance of customer service and retention learned in previous coursework. The course presents the opportunity for students to sell products that are unique to the sport industry. The course will benefit students who are pursuing a career in sports or would like to work for a team, where the primary source of revenue is ticket sales and sponsorships.
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HPE 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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HPE 360I - Global Sport Industry, 4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 243 or consent of instructor
This course is designed to expose students to the expanding Global Sport Industry. The course focuses on the social, political, and economic impact and publications of sport internationally. A trip abroad is preceded by intensive lecture and discussion on the unique complexities of global sport.
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HPE 381 - Practicum in Athletic Training III, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the AT Program, HPE 281 , HPE 282
This course is designed to assist the third year Athletic Training student in understanding the connection between classroom instruction and clinical education while developing foundational behaviors of professional practice. Specific focus will be on psychomotor proficiencies related to clinical examination and diagnosis with a focus on evidence-based practice. Clinical hours, evaluations, and completion of specific competencies as mandated by the program’s accreditation are required components to the course.
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HPE 382 - Practicum in Athletic Training IV, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the AT Program, HPE 281 , HPE 282
This course is designed to assist the third year Athletic Training student in understanding the connection between classroom instruction and clinical education while developing foundational behaviors of professional practice. Specific focus will be on psychomotor proficiencies related to clinical examination and diagnosis as well as therapeutic interventions with a focus on evidence-based practice. Clinical hours, evaluations, and completion of specific competencies as mandated by the program’s accreditation are required components to the course.
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HPE 406 - Psychology of Coaching, 2 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 227
Study of the nature and responsibilities of the coaching profession, focusing on the psychological aspect of teaching sports and motivating individuals and teams. A variety of information will be presented and discussed concerning the importance of the mental dimension of sport.
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HPE 423D - Exercise Prescription for Special Populations, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 302 and HPE 303 ; senior standing or consent of instructor
The course will focus on exercise prescriptions and development of exercise programs. Attention will be placed on understanding the pathophysiology, medical interventions and exercise protocols for persons with cardiovascular disease (including MetS, PAD, CHF and dyslipidemia), diabetes, pregnancy, hypertension and other conditions pertinent to the literature (i.e. cancer, youth, depression). The student will demonstrate competence and skills necessary to deliver safe and valid exercise prescriptions.
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HPE 445 - Theory and Practice of Strength and Conditioning, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 302 and junior/senior standing
Course is designed to provide in-depth content on the theory and practice of designing resistance exercise programs and the scientific basis for such programs; also covers practical aspects such as exercise technique, safety issues, administration of strength and conditioning programs, and considerations for special populations.
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HPE 450 - Facility/Event Management, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 201 , HPE 243 , and junior/senior standing or consent of instructor
This course is an examination of the management of sport and/or leisure events, including such components as planning, financial management, risk management, facility management, personnel management, and the administration, implementation and evaluation of the event.
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HPE 451 - Kinesiology/Biomechanics, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): HPE 302
A study of the structural and biomechanical aspects and principles of movement particularly as they relate to sport, dance, and exercise.
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HPE 452 - Sport Management Capstone, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
This course is designed to be the final or among final courses taken in the required curriculum in sport management. Course activities and assignments will focus on synthesizing and integrating the knowledge and skills that the student has accumulated throughout the sport management curriculum.
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HPE 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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HPE 463 - Advanced Special Topic Seminar, Credit hours to be arranged
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HPE 470X - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
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HPE 481X - Practicum in Athletic Training V, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the AT Program, HPE 281 , HPE 282
This course is designed to assist the fourth year Athletic Training student in understanding the connection between classroom instruction and clinical education while developing foundational behaviors of professional practice. Specific focus will be on psychomotor proficiencies related to therapeutic interventions and psychosocial strategies as well as healthcare administration with a focus on evidence-based practice. Clinical hours, evaluations, and completion of specific competencies as mandated by the program’s accreditation are required components to the course.
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HPE 482 - Practicum in Athletic Training VI, 1 credit hour
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the AT Program, HPE 281 , HPE 282
This course is designed to assist the fourth year Athletic Training student in understanding the connection between classroom instruction and clinical education while developing foundational behaviors of professional practice. Specific focus will be on psychomotor proficiencies related to prevention and health promotion as well as healthcare administration with a focus on evidence-based practice. Clinical hours, evaluations, and completion of specific competencies as mandated by the program’s accreditation are required components to the course.
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HPE 491 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged
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HPE 492 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged
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HIS 070 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged
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HIS 101I - World Civilizations: Ancient and Medieval, 3 credit hours
HIS 101I explores the origins, developments, and interactions of the world’s peoples, cultures, and states from prehistory to 1500.
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HIS 102I - World Civilizations: Imperialism and World War, 3 credit hours
Europe rises to global power amidst exploitation of American and African labor as the reach of Islamic Empires and East Asia recedes. Imperial conflicts lead to world wars, then to the Cold War, then to the war on terror.
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HIS 110 - Ohio History, 3 credit hours
This course will explore the political, social, and economic history of the state of Ohio, from its roots as the Northwest Territory through its rise to economic and political prominence in the late 19th century, to its current status as a midwestern “rust belt” state. The course will include analysis of the structure and dynamics of state political institutions and current issues of concern to Ohio.
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HIS 151 - History of the United States I, 3 credit hours
A comprehensive analysis of the origins and growth of American civilization. The first course covers the development of the United States from the discovery period to the end of the Civil War. The second course covers from 1865 to the present.
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HIS 152 - History of the United States II, 3 credit hours
A comprehensive analysis of the origins and growth of American civilization. The first course covers the development of the United States from the discovery period to the end of the Civil War. The second course covers from 1865 to the present.
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HIS 170D - Diversity in America, 3 credit hours
This course covers the issue of diversity in America from the colonial era to the present. Topics may include: racial diversity, national origins, women’s issues, differing creeds, and sexual orientation.
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HIS 205I - History and the Environment: Global Perspectives, 3 credit hours
This course examines how major events in world history have impacted the natural environment. Sample themes such as the agricultural revolution, the Columbian Exchange, industrialization, and global epidemics will tie together geography, history, and the environment.
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HIS 221I - Europe: From Black Death to French Revolution, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG 131
This course explores European history through the impact of the Black Death on medieval Europe, the changes brought about by the Renaissance, the discovery of the so-called “New World” and its consequences, the Protestant Reformation, the development of modern capitalism, the rise of the modern nation-state and absolute monarchies, and the era of Revolutions. Certain themes will become apparent throughout the course, such as the influence of religion in politics and conflict, nationalist rivalries, the growth of empire and modern commerce, and the development of Enlightenment thought.
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HIS 222I - Europe: From Revolution to World War and Globalization, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): ENG 131
This course surveys the rise of modernity in Europe. Students explore the Napoleonic conquests, the Industrial Revolution, the economic and cultural aspects of imperialism and their impact on non-European civilizations, the causes and results of the two world wars, and the cultural developments of the post-war twentieth century.
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HIS 227I - History of Africa, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course and ENG 131
This course provides a basic survey of African history. Attention will be given to the development of African kingdoms and their fall during the African colonial period. Particular emphasis is placed on the period of independence and the political, social, economic and cultural aspects of the modern states of Africa.
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HIS 235I - Women in Western Civilization, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course
A study of the role and impact of women on the development of Western society. Special emphasis is placed on the biographies of significant and influential women.
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HIS 236I - Women in Asian Civilizations, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course or INT 200I or ASN 100I
An introduction to the history of women’s roles in East Asia, India, and the Middle East. Special attention will be paid to religious and social factors and developments in the history of ideas that influence the position of women in these societies. No prior knowledge of Asian history is required.
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HIS 245I - Survey of Russian History, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course
This course is a one-semester survey of Russian history from the 800s to the present, treating the origins and expansion of the Russian state, interactions between state and society, Russia’s relations with the outside world, and the shifting fortunes of Russia’s minority peoples under Russian, Soviet, and post-Soviet rule.
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HIS 250D - African-American History, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course
This course will provide a survey of the historical, political, economic, social and cultural contributions of African-Americans in the U.S. from roots in Africa and colonial times to the present, and is organized around the premise: African-American history cannot be understood except in the broader context of American history; American history cannot be understood without African-American history. Throughout the course, when discussing significant national issues and events, the focus will be on the contributions of African-Americans and their roles in the development and history of the United States. The course will balance accounts of the actions of African-American leaders with examinations of the lives of ordinary men and women.
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HIS 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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HIS 260(I,D) - Topics in History, 3-4 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course
A basic introduction to specific areas or fields of history.
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HIS 267I - Vietnam: Causes and Consequences, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course
An in-depth, intensive study of the causes, impact and legacy of a seemingly endless struggle in Vietnam. Emphasizing the history and culture of Vietnam and utilizing lectures, readings, discussion and video material, the course will attempt to highlight the clash of cultures and sort out the blur of images which is the continuing legacy of Vietnam today.
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HIS 288I - Islamic History 600-1800, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course or INT 200I
Explores the history of the early Islamic community, the Crusades, the “Golden Age” of Islam, and the Gunpowder Empires. Focuses on economic, intellectual, and cultural developments, and the geographical areas of the Middle East, North Africa, and India.
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HIS 291I - History of East Asia I, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course or INT 200I or ASN 100I
A survey of the history of East Asia (primarily China, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia) from ancient times to the rise of the Mongols, emphasizing the origins of statehood, interactions between state and society, relations among East Asian societies and between East Asia and the outside world, and the development of East Asian political, social, economic, and cultural institutions.
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HIS 292I - History of East Asia II, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course or INT 200I or ASN 100I
A survey of the history of East Asia (primarily China, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia) from the rise of the Mongols to the present, emphasizing interactions between state and society, the evolution of East Asian political, social, economic, and cultural institutions, relations among East Asian societies and between East Asia and the outside world, and the impact of imperialism and modernization.
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HIS 321 - Classical Antiquity to the Fall of Rome, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level HIS course
Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, the Hebrews and the Greeks, the heritage of Rome: this course explores the glories and travesties of the great civilizations of classical antiquity and their legacies in the modern world.
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HIS 322I - Medieval Europe to the Black Death, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level HIS course
From the rise of Christendom, this course explores the consolidation of European states, the age of chivalry and serfdom, of Celts and Vikings and Crusades and the rise of middle class commerce, up to the devastation of the Black Death.
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HIS 323I - Enlightenment, French Revolution, and Napoleon, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course
HIS 323I is an advanced study of the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and the Napoleonic Era. This course follows the philosophical developments of the Enlightenment, many of which formed the rhetorical basis for the events of the French Revolution, which deposed monarchy in favor of a republic. The course will conclude with an examination of the Napoleonic Era.
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HIS 339I - History of War, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course
A survey of Western warfare from antiquity to the present.
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HIS 342I - World War I, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course
The First World War (1914-1918) was the seminal event of the twentieth century. This course will cover the origins, progress, and consequences of the war. Special emphasis will be placed on the following topics: why the world went to war in 1914; why the people of the “civilized” nations killed each other on an unprecedented scale; how strategy, tactics, and weaponry evolved during the war; what was the social impact of the conflict; and how the war shaped the rest of the century.
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HIS 344I - Early Russia, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course or INT 200I
An in-depth study of the history of Ancient and Mediaeval Russia from the pre-Slavic past to the early eighteenth century, stressing the evolution of Russia’s political, economic, social, and cultural institutions, popular challenges to political, cultural, and religious authority, and Russia’s expansion into a multiethnic state.
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HIS 345I - Imperial Russia, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course or INT 200I
An in-depth study of the history of Russia from the eighteenth century to the last decades of Tsarist rule, with an emphasis upon relations between state and society, the formation of the Russian revolutionary tradition, Russia’s cultural and ethnic minorities under imperialism, and attempts to reform Russia’s political and social system.
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HIS 346I - Modern Russia, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course or INT 200I
An in-depth study of the history of late Tsarist, Communist, and post-Communist Russia, emphasizing the collapse of the autocracy and the triumph of the revolution, the Russian experience in the First and Second World Wars, the changing experiences of the non-Russian minorities, the collapse of Communism, and the emergence of the post-Communist order.
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HIS 349I - Modern Britain, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course
An in-depth examination of British history since 1714, providing a more advanced and specialized study of topics such as the Hanoverian century, the rise of constitutionalism, the Victorian Age and the rise and fall of the British empire. Britain in the two world wars, the construction of the welfare state, Thatcherism, New Labour and the impact of the European Union are also explored.
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HIS 350 - Colonial America, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course
A study of the exploration, conquest, and settlement of the New World. Topics include the growth of Anglo-American society, the development of Anglo-Indian relations, the origins of slavery, and the causes and consequences of changes in British imperial policy.
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HIS 351 - The American Revolution, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course
A study of the causes, development, and consequences of the Revolutionary War. The course also covers the post-war developments that led to the creation and ratification of the Constitution.
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HIS 352 - Jefferson-Jackson, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course
A study of the United States from the Constitutional Convention of 1787 to the mid-nineteenth century. Topics will include the first and second political party systems, the War of 1812, westward expansion, slavery, reform movements, the transportation and communications revolutions, and the Mexican War.
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HIS 353 - U.S. Civil War, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course
A study of the causes and course of the Civil War, as well as an examination of the postwar Reconstruction era.
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HIS 354 - U.S. Reform and War, 1876-1920, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course
This course will provide an intensive examination of the period from the centennial year of 1876 to the presidential election of 1920. Emphasis will be placed on the interplay of political, social, and economic forces in the development of the United States into an industrial and world power. Topics will include the rise of industrial and urban America, the impact of immigration, the growth of organized labor, the emergence of the New South, cultural conflict and the technological transformation of society, Gilded Age politics and the crises of the 1890s, Progressivism and the rise of the regulatory state, the Spanish-American War and U.S. involvement in world affairs, the United States in World War I, and the post-war Red Scare.
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HIS 355 - Modern America: 1920-1945, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course
A study of the growth of the United States as an urban -industrial nation and consequent problems of economic power and political adjustment. The course highlights the growth of the United States as a world power. Topics discussed include the end of World War I, the Roaring Twenties, the agony of the Depression Thirties and World War II at home and abroad.
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HIS 356 - Recent America: 1945-present, 3 credit hours
Prerequisite(s): One 100-level history course
A study of domestic and foreign issues in America from 1945 to the present. In-depth analysis of major political, social and economic changes and adaptations. Emphasis is placed on change and continuity in domestic and foreign policies in the cold-war Forties, the “flat” Fifties, the “sick” Sixties, the “selfish” Seventies and the early Eighties.
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HIS 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged
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