2018-2019 University Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

German

  
  • GER 463I - Special Topics Seminar, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing and permission of instructor.
    GER 463I is intended to be a capstone seminar which builds on a significant understanding of German Studies. Topics may vary. Students may take the course twice if different topics are offered. GER 463I is typically taken by juniors and seniors and is cross-listed with other courses.


Health, Physical Education & Sport Sciences

  
  • HPE 050 - Independent Study, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • HPE 070X - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • HPE 110W - Personal Wellness, 1 credit hour


    Course designed as a computer course that includes a comprehensive health risk assessment, nutrition, dietary assessment, substance use and abuse and other aspects of personal wellness as developed especially for the course.

  
  • HPE 120W - Ballet I Practicum, 1 credit hour


    Corequisite(s): This course also has a required lab component that meets in addition to regular class times.
    This beginning level course is designed for students with little or no dance training. The class introduces students to the fundamentals of ballet technique by building a basic knowledge of vocabulary and skills. Students will learn, comprehend and execute movement while gaining an understanding of its relationship to music.

  
  • HPE 121W - Jazz I Practicum, 1 credit hour


    Corequisite(s): This course also has a required studio component in addition to regular class times.
    This is a beginning level course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals and of jazz dance technique. In addition to physical skills, students will learn awareness of the body.
     

  
  • HPE 122W - Modern I Practicum, 1 credit hour


    Corequisite(s): This course also has a required studio component in addition to regular class times.
    This is a beginning level course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of modern dance technique and discover how that technique allows the body to articulate and express through movement. In addition to physical skills, students will gain a basic knowledge of the history and development of modern dance.

  
  • HPE 123W - Tap I Practicum, 1 credit hour


    Corequisite(s): This course also has a required studio component in addition to regular class times.
    This is a beginning level course designed to introduce students to the fundamentals and of tap dancing. Rudimentary elements of tap will be taught.

  
  • HPE 131W - Physical Activities/Dance Technique, .5-1 credit hour


    These courses deal with the development of skills and knowledge of sport, dance, fitness, and other movement activities. Courses are designed for one-half or one credit hour depending on the nature and skill level of the activity. Some courses may be offered on a minimester schedule while others are offered for a full semester. No course may be repeated for credit except at a more advanced level. Specific courses are listed in the course schedule for each term.

  
  • HPE 133W - Physical Activities/Dance Technique, .5-1 credit hour


    These courses deal with the development of skills and knowledge of sport, dance, fitness, and other movement activities. Courses are designed for one-half or one credit hour depending on the nature and skill level of the activity. Some courses may be offered on a minimester schedule while others are offered for a full semester. No course may be repeated for credit except at a more advanced level. Specific courses are listed in the course schedule for each term.

  
  • HPE 141W - Physical Activities/Dance Technique, .5-1 credit hour


    These courses deal with the development of skills and knowledge of sport, dance, fitness, and other movement activities. Courses are designed for one-half or one credit hour depending on the nature and skill level of the activity. Some courses may be offered on a minimester schedule while others are offered for a full semester. No course may be repeated for credit except at a more advanced level. Specific courses are listed in the course schedule for each term.

  
  • HPE 150W - Lifetime Leisure Activities, 2 credit hours


    This course provides practice and methods for participating in lifetime leisure activities. Physical Education students enrolled in this course will be exposed to various activities providing knowledge and application of skills enabling students to participate in activities for a lifetime. Includes activities such as walking, jogging, golf, tennis, outdoor activities, racquetball, bicycling, dance, and disc golf.

  
  • HPE 151W - Team Games, 2 credit hours


    This course provides practice and methods for participating in, officiating, and observing various team games. Physical Education students will be exposed to the skills, tactics, officiating procedures, and overall participation requirements for various team games.  Invasion games such as basketball, flag football, soccer, ultimate, Net games such as volleyball, badminton, pickle ball and Striking games such as softball and team hand ball are played.

  
  • HPE 152W - Fitness and Physical Activity, 2 credit hours


    This course provides practice and methods for participating in physical activity and fitness activities. Physical Education students will be exposed to various activities providing the necessary components for leading to a healthy and active lifestyle. Instruction and assessment of fitness based activities appropriate for lifelong health and fitness will be provided. Includes activities such as aerobic fitness, strength/resistance training, health-related concepts and the use of technology.

  
  • HPE 180 - Introduction to Exercise Science, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): Declared Exercise Science, Pre-Physical Therapy, or Athletic Training majors. Second semester freshman or sophomore status.
    This course will introduce majors to the field and profession of exercise science including certifications and career opportunities. Basic concepts related to exercise techniques, proper use of facilities and equipment, training, and program design will also be presented in this course. The lab activity component requires students to be participants in a variety of aerobic and anaerobic activities regularly.

  
  • HPE 182 - Introductory Practicum in Athletic Training, 1 credit hour


    Prerequisite(s): Declared AT major and HPE 202  or concurrent enrollment in HPE 202 .
    This course is designed to be an introduction to the principal and fundamental skills of athletic training. This introductory practicum course will provide students with exposure to the daily activities within the athletic training setting. Students will learn and apply fundamental athletic training skills while developing problem solving and critical thinking, as it relates to role of athletic trainers as healthcare providers. The course is designed to be in alignment with the second semester observation phase of the Athletic Training Program selection process. Students are required to fulfill a minimum of 35 clinical hours as a component of the course.

  
  • HPE 201 - Orientation to HPE, 1 credit hour


    Notes: Designed for students with declared HPE major. To be completed by end of sophomore year. This course does not count toward the Wellness core requirement.

    A survey course designed to introduce the nature of study, interrelationships, and career options related to academic disciplines and programs associated with athletic training, exercise science, health and physical education, health coaching and health promotion, pre-physical therapy and sport management. Recommended to be taken in the freshman or sophomore year.

  
  • HPE 202 - Principles of Athletic Training, 2 credit hours


    This is the introductory course in athletic training that exposes students to the profession. The duties of the athletic trainer are discussed in relationship to the current job settings of the profession. Care and prevention of athletic injuries are presented along with basic practical experience in injury assessment and treatment. Students are also introduced to the administrative skills required for a successful athletic training program.

  
  • HPE 205 - First Aid & Safety Education, 2 credit hours


    Notes: Additional administrative/certification fee required.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be declared Athletic Training, Health & Physical Education, Exercise Science Major or Recreation Minor.
    Recognizing various types of illnesses, emergency and stress situations and the ability to care for an injured person until professional help arrives are among the topics explored in this course. Emphasis is also given to rendering psychological first aid, developing splinting, bandaging and transportation proficiency. Also includes building an awareness of accident problems and ways to prevent potential accidents in the home, school, industrial or recreational environment. HPE 205 is not applicable to the HPE Core requirement.

  
  • HPE 206 - Medical Terminology, 2 credit hours


    This course is an introduction to the field of medical terminology, the language of the medical profession and its allied health professions. Emphasis is on understanding basic medical terms and how they are used in communicating, documenting and reporting patient care procedures. Practical applications are provided by exercises and medical record analyses.

  
  • HPE 207W - Nutrition for Daily Living, 3 credit hours


    An introduction to the study of basic nutrition including macro and micronutrients. Course focuses on nutrition for healthy individuals throughout the stages of the life cycle with emphasis on personal diet planning.

  
  • HPE 208 - Emergency Care Techniques for Athletic Trainers, 1 credit hour


    Prerequisite/Corequisite: HPE 205  or concurrent enrollment in HPE 205  with consent of instructor. Course is open only to majors in athletic training or prior consent of the Athletic Training Program Director.

    Course is designed to include content and procedures related to advanced emergency care techniques needed by athletic trainers. Emphasis is given to on field management of acute injuries.

  
  • HPE 209 - Research Design & Statistics in Sport Sciences, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): HPE 201  and Math readiness
    This course is designed to acquaint students with the study and principles of qualitative and quantitative research methods; the application of research principles to health and human performance; the understanding of proper research design especially as it might relate to human subjects; and procedures to ensure ethical treatment of subjects.  Furthermore, students will have working knowledge of basic statistics to determine appropriate testing parameters and interpretation of analysis using SPSS software upon completion of this course. This course fulfills the core quantitative extension requirement.

  
  • HPE 210W - Sustainable Food & Nutrition Choices, 2 credit hours


    This course explores the links between nutrition and food and agricultural factors and the impact of these on the environment and human health. Students will be introduced to the concept of local and global food systems (production, processing, and distribution of food in order to obtain nutrients). Topics to be covered include: consequences of chemical contamination of food and food safety; issues of quality and quantity of drinking water; causes, effects, and solutions to malnutrition; issues and implications of global obesity; effects of food biotechnology on health; and options for sustainable dietary practices.

  
  • HPE 211W - Nutrition for the Athlete, 3 credit hours


    This course studies the scientific basis for sports nutrition and how it can be used to optimize performance. Emphasis will be on nutritional concepts related to the daily training, diet, and precompetition meal, energy utilization in exercise and recovery, body composition, use of nutrient supplements and ergogenic aids as well as the special needs of athletes.

  
  • HPE 216W - Family Relations, 3 credit hours


    A study of the developmental stages of family life from marriage through child bearing to the elderly years. Functions of families in America are studied, along with roles and interrelationships of family members, with emphasis on crises faced by families.

  
  • HPE 218W - Consumer Issues, 2 credit hours


    Course involves the study of consumer issues affecting individuals and families. With special attention to consumer issues in health and wellness, the course focuses on consumer alternatives in the market place, consumer legislation, and the rights and responsibilities of the consumer.

  
  • HPE 221W - Personal Health, 3 credit hours


    The study of the health problems and concerns of young adults in America today. Although normally selected by members of the class, topics of study usually include stress management and emotional health, chemical dependency, sexual responsibility, nutrition, fitness, heart disease, cancer and the communicable diseases including the STDs and AIDS. With the focus on prevention, students are encouraged to make lifestyle choices conducive to lifelong wellness.

  
  • HPE 222W - Community Health, 3 credit hours


    A study of health problems affecting entire populations, particularly environmental pollution and toxic wastes, communicable disease control, and the health risks of community living. The course surveys how community action works to reduce such risks, while investigating the crisis in health care, particularly mental health care and the role of public health agencies in the business of health promotion and disease prevention.

  
  • HPE 223 - The History of Sport, 2 credit hours


    This course offers a study of history of American and International Professional, Recreational and Collegiate Sport. Primary areas of study include the historical significance of past events and how they have shaped the present development of professional, collegiate and recreational sports.

  
  • HPE 226 - Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Studies, 2 credit hours


    An introduction to the field of recreation and leisure studies including historical, philosophical and theoretical aspects of leisure, recreation and play, as well as an overview of the recreation profession and associated careers. A foundation course dealing with professional preparation for students who have an interest in the field of recreation/leisure studies; it includes recreation programming in various settings, commercial and tourism, therapeutic recreation, and parks.

  
  • HPE 227 - Principles of Coaching, 2 credit hours


    An introductory level course for those students preparing to enter a coaching career or be involved in the management and organization of an athletic program. Through the course the student will develop guidelines and principles helpful in organizing a successful athletic program. The course will emphasize an awareness of the demands of the coaching profession and explore issues and ethical considerations significant to coaching. Course will also include a review of requirements for the completion of a minor in athletic coaching.

  
  • HPE 230 - Physical Education Methods for Early Childhood and Elementary School, 3 credit hours


    A study of the characteristics of children ages three through eight and prekindergarten through grade three with implications for the selection, adaptation and teaching of appropriate movement and rhythmic activities. The focus of the course is the understanding of such concepts as growth and development of a child, fundamental movement, movement exploration, perceptual motor skills, developmental movement, rhythmic development, and the integration of movement and rhythmics into other areas of the early childhood school curriculum.  Attention is paid to the use of appropriate learning, teaching, and communication strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners.  This is done through proper development of progressive lesson, behavior management, and assessment plans, and live teaching in area schools. The use of technology in Physical Education is introduced through compasses, pedometers, video, camera, and printer use, and modern video technology.

  
  • HPE 232 - Physical Education Methods for Middle and High School, 3 credit hours


    Designed to provide Physical Education students experience in the theory and practice of teaching middle and high school physical education. Students will analyze and apply developmentally appropriate content for physical education in grades 6-8 and 9-12. Students will design and implement lesson plans and assessments appropriate for middle and high school physical education. Further attention is paid to the use of appropriate learning, teaching, and communication strategies that meet the needs of diverse, young adult learners.  This is done through continued development of progressive lesson, behavior management, and assessment plans, live teaching in area schools, as well as continued reflection by the candidate.  The use of technology in Physical Education is introduced through body composition calipers, pedometers, video, camera, and printer use, orienteering equipment, outdoor physical education equipment and modern video technology.

  
  • HPE 233 - Sport in Society, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Cross-listed with SOC 250(I) .

    This course is designed to encourage students to critically analyze how sport relates to general features of social relations and to provide insight into the institutional arrangements and cultural values of US society. The course is framed by a critical evaluative perspective, which provides opportunities for students to examine how social class, ethnicity, race and gender relations contour sport practices. The underlying assumption of the course is that sport practices can both reproduce and transform dominant ideologies and stereotypes existing in US society.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • HPE 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • HPE 263 - Special Topic Seminar, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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 and emotional development of children through a community and whole child approach to child development. Particular focus will be placed on external environmental factors influencing the development of children. Additional emphasis on child advocacy and policy development will also be a key component with practical applications to solve problems o to deal with day-to-day issues facing families in our current society.

    Semesters Offered: This course will be offered in alternate years.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • HPE 330W - 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • HPE 349 - The Industry of Sport, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): HPE 201 , HPE 243 , ECN 100  or ECN 201  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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • HPE 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • HPE 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • HPE 463 - Advanced Special Topic Seminar, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • HPE 470X - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • 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.

  
  • 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.

  
  • HPE 491 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • HPE 492 - Departmental Thesis/project, Credit hours to be arranged



History

  
  
  • HIS 070 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • HIS 101I - World Civilizations I: Ancient to Medieval, 3 credit hours


    HIS 101I explores the origins, developments, and interactions of the world’s peoples, cultures, and states from prehistory to 1500.

  
  • HIS 102I - World Civilizations II: 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.

  
  • 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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