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2012-2014 Catalog

HHP - Health and Human Performance

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Catalog Nbr.Course Title/Course TopicsCredits
HHP 100Sports Conditioning I1.00
Physical skills and stamina needed to participate in varsity sports. Not applicable toward a major or minor in Human Performance and Health Promotion. Consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 101Sports Conditioning II1.00
Provides skill development and conditioning necessary to participate in varsity sports. Not applicable toward a major or minor in Health and Human Performance.
Prerequisites:
Consent of cooperating Instructor and Department Chair.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 102Health and Wellness3.00
Basic knowledge and understanding of health and critical thinking that provides students with the opportunity to develop and implement a plan for reaching their optimal level of functioning physically, emotionally, socially, mentally, spiritually, environmentally and occupationally. Does not count toward a major or minor in Health and Human Performance. Note: Students with medical restrictions should contact the lab coordinator of HHP 102 before the first lab session. Physical Education majors and minors must earn a grade of C or better in HHP 102.
General Education Attributes:
HP Health Promotion/Human Perform
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 105Sports Conditioning III1.00
This course will pay special attention to the physical training and conditioning necessary to participate in varsity sports. Not applicable toward a major or minor in Health and Human Performance. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 106Sports Conditioning IV1.00
Physical training and conditioning necessary to participate in varsity sports in the primary objective of this course. Not applicable toward a major or minor in Health and Human Performance.
Prerequisites:
Consent of cooperating Instructor and Department Chair.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 110Introduction to HHP Majors/Minors1.00
Summary of the catalog course schedules, careers, and professional opportunities available to the HHP majors/minors. Advisors will be assigned and a tentative four year plan will be developed. Scientific and professional organizations, professional journals, certifications, resumes and the job search process will be given consideration. Selected guest presenters will provide insight into career options.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 113Level II & Level III Swimming Certification (Beginning and Advanced Beginning)1.00
Level II covers primary skills for the beginner. Level III introduces stroke readiness.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 117Alpine Skiing1.00
Basic skills, techniques, conditioning, strategy, safety and rules of alpine skiing.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 119Skating0.50
Basic skills, techniques, conditioning, strategy, safety and rules of ice skating.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 125Basketball0.50
Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of basketball emphasizing the competencies needed in teaching.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 126Field Sports, Team Handball and Flag Football0.50
Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of team sports and team handball emphasizing the competencies needed in teaching.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 127Soccer0.50
Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of soccer emphasizing the competencies needed in teaching.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 128Softball0.50
Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of softball emphasizing the competencies needed in teaching.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 130Volleyball0.50
Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of volleyball emphasizing the competencies needed in teaching.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 133Folk-Square Dance2.00
Fundamentals of various styles and techniques of movement and dance.
General Education Attributes:
FAAE Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 136Social Dance1.00
Social Dance - Fundamentals of various styles and techniques of movement and dance.
General Education Attributes:
FAAE Fine Arts Aesthetic Experience
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 141Outdoor Education Climbing1.00
This course is a basic skills of climbing that includes knowledge and skill development in the following areas: equipment and equipment checks, knots, belay technique, safety checks and climbing techniques in a variety of situations and environments.
Typically Offered:
HHP 142Paddling1.00
This course is a basic skills of paddling course that includes knowledge and skill development in the following areas: equipment and equipment checks, knots, paddling technique, safety protocol and paddling techniques in a variety of situations and environments using a variety of watercraft including canoes and kayaks.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 181Self Defense1.00
Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of self defense.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 182Weight Training1.00
Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy for weight training.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 185Racquetball1.00
Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of racquetball.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 186Shooting Sports:Riflery1.00
Shooting Sports: Riflery - Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of riflery.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 187Shooting Sports: Pistols1.00
Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of pistol shooting.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 188Riding1.00
Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of riding.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 189Physical Education Elective1.00 - 9.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior Course.
Typically Offered:
HHP 203Group Fitness1.00
Active participation in group exercises that promote cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength and flexibility.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 204Aqua Dynamics1.00
Individual fitness through specific aquatic activities
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 213Level IV & V (Intermediate) American Red Cross Certification & Basic Water Safety1.00
Level IV covers stroke development and increases swimmer endurance. Level V involves refinement and coordination of key strokes. Also introduces basic water safety skills.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is having completed HHP 113 (Level III).
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 217Curling-Broomball0.50
Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of curling and broomball for teaching.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 218Cross Country Ski-Snowshoe0.50
Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of cross country, skiing/snowshoeing for teaching.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 233Elementary School Human Performance Activities-Children's Games2.00
Various activities pertinent to elementary school children, with emphasis on teaching and class management.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 234Elementary School Human Performance Activities-Children's Tumbling1.00
Various activities pertinent to elementary school children, with emphasis on teaching and class management.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is having completed HHP 110 and HHP 133.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 235Elementary School Human Performance Activities-Children's Rhythms2.00
Various activities pertinent to elementary school children, with emphasis on teaching and class management.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is having completed HHP 133.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 252Essentials of Care and Prevention in Athletic Training2.00
Theory and laboratory experience in prevention, treatment and care of injuries that occur in conjunction with physical activity. Consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 275Tennis-Racquetball1.00
Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy and rules of tennis/racquetball emphasizing individual competencies for teaching purposes.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 276Archery0.50
Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy and rules of archery emphasizing individual competencies for teaching purposes.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 277Badminton and Recreational Net Games0.50
Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy and rules of badminton and recreational net games emphasizing individual competencies for teaching purposes.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 278Golf0.50
Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy and rules of golf emphasizing individual competencies for teaching purposes.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 279Tennis1.00
Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy and rules of tennis emphasizing individual competencies for teaching purposes.
Typically Offered:
HHP 280Track and Field1.00
Theory and techniques, safety, strategy, training schedules, coaching methods, conditioning, psychology, and other aspects of all levels of track and cross country.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 282Introduction to Physical Assessment and Exercise Evaluation1.00
Basic laboratory, clinical, and field evaluation skills used in health and fitness, exercise physiology and physical education. Skills include health and risk assessment, cardiopulmonary evaluation, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and general anthrometrics. Also covers metabolic equations and an introduction to common medications encountered by exercise professionals. This is a hands-on class which prepares the student for the exercise physiology class
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 289Physical Education Elective0.50 - 9.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
Typically Offered:
HHP 300Varsity Sports I1.00
Intensive study and practice of fundamentals and team play in varsity sports. Will not count toward Health and Human Performance major or minor. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 301Varsity Sports II1.00
Skill,strategy,conditioning refinement for team play in varsity sports. Not applicable toward a major or minor in Health and Human Performance. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 304Principles of Aqua-Dynamics2.00
Practical applications of the principles of directing aerobic activities, including components of fitness, physiological-psychological benefits of aerobic activity, training methods and teaching techniques.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is having completed HHP 102, HHP 110, HLTH 158, HHP 203, HLTH 264, and HLTH 265.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 305Varsity Sports III1.00
Advanced skill/strategy refinement for team play in varsity sports. Not applicable toward a major or minor in Health and Human Performance. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 306Varsity Sports IV1.00
Advanced preparation in conditioning/skills/strategies for participation in varsity sports. Not applicable toward a major or minor in Health and Human Performance. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 312Aquatic Safety1.00
Provides knowledge and skill regarding patron safety and enjoyment in and around aquatic facilities. Course content and activities prepare participants to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to aquatic emergencies. A swimming and diving pretest is required. Successful completion of this course and requirements established by the American Red Cross will provide the participant with a certificate for Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Attendant.
Prerequisites:
HLTH 158 is prerequisite for enrolling in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 313Level VI,VII Advanced Swimming (ARC) and Emergency Water Safety1.00
Refining strokes to enable swimming efficiency and long-distance swimming. Students also engage in a variety of aquatic activities and water safety techniques.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course for HHP majors is completion of HHP 110. Non-majors are not required to take HHP 110 as a prerequisite.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 314Scuba2.00
Classroom work and water training required for taking open-water dive.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 317Advanced Winter Sports1.00
Instruction and participation in advanced levels of winter sport activities.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 321Adapted Human Performance (PE)2.00
Activity selection, curricular development and program implementation in teaching exceptional/special needs students. Includes hands-on intervention with exceptional/special needs students.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is Junior standing or Instructor consent.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 330Teachinging High School Human Performance (PE) Activities1.00
Analysis of the methods and principles involved in teaching wellness concepts and weight training at the secondary school level. Students engage in starting a professional portfolio. In-school supervision hours required.
Prerequisites:
Junior Class Standing is a prerequisite for taking this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 332Motor Learning3.00
Perceptual and motor learning concepts associated with skill development.
Prerequisites:
Completion of HLTH 264 and HLTH 265, or BIOL 270 and 280 are prerequisite for enrolling in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 335Sports Medicine Laboratory I3.00
In depth study of prevention, evaluation, care, treatement and rehabilitation of injuries pertaining to physical activity. Special emphasis on evaluation and rehabilitation of specific body regions in conjunction with the healing process.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of HHP 252.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 336Sports Medicine Laboratory II3.00
Continuation course in prevention, evaluation, care and treatment of injuries as they pertain to physical activity. Special emphasis on the role of evaluation and the use of physical agents in conjunction with the healing process.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of HHP 335.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 337Practicum in HHP 102 Lab1.00 - 2.00
Experience under supervision in leadership of fitness programs.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of HHP 282, HHP 363, and HLTH 264 and HLTH 265, or BIOL 270 and BIOL 280.
Typically Offered:
HHP 338Methods and Curriculum in Health Promotion (Health Education)3.00
Curriculum development and teaching of health in the K-12 schools. Students develop unit plans including daily lesson plans. Opportunities to practice. A passing score on the PPST and instructor consent are required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 339Methods and Curriculum In Secondary Physical Education3.00
Teaching methods, materials and fundamental principles in curriculum development for secondary physical educators. A passing score on the PPST is required to enroll in this course.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is having completed HHP110 and having passed the PPST.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 340Organization and Administration of Human Performance, Health & Athletics3.00
Techniques, procedures, and principles of organizing and administering human performance, allied health and athletic programs. Emphasizes administrative structure, legal liability, and facilities management.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is Junior standing, and completion of 20 credits in major area.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 352Principles of Athletic Training2.00
Advanced investigation into the care and prevention of injuries that occur with physical activity. A sports medicine approach into the areas of recognition, management, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries related to athletic, recreational and occupational activity.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of HHP 252.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 362Kinesiology2.00
A review of the basic principles of human biomechanics including an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system and its levers which generate torque to facilitate movement.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of HLTH 264, or BIOL 270 and BIOL 280.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 363Exercise Physiology3.00
Introductory lecture and laboratory course examining the acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise. The lecture portion covers the sub-cellular and metabolic responses to exercise, followed by the systemic responses (neuromuscular, endocrine, cardiopulmonary) as well as body composition, environmental factors, gender, aging and training principles. The laboratory section allows students to accent the lecture portion with hands-on laboratory experiences.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of HHP 282 and HLTH 264 and HLTH 265 or BIOL 270 and BIOL 280.
Typically Offered:
HHP 372Consumer Health2.00
Principles of consumerism are discussed and analyzed with regard to health care products and interventions.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 376Advanced Individual Sports1.00 - 6.00
Instruction and participation in advanced levels of individual and dual sports.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 389Physical Education Elective1.00 - 9.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
Typically Offered:
HHP 403Personal Trainer2.00
Covers requirements needed to design, implement and supervise a professional exercise program for healthy adults and individuals with special health concerns. Entry level requirements, per the American Council on Exercise (ACE), will be the directive in this course, which will enable students to pursue ACE Personal Trainer Certification. Components covered: Exercise science, principles and methods of training, adherence and motivational techniques, kinesiology and anatomy. Students also learn about other NCCA certifications that will help broaden their professional ability. Independent pursuit of ACE Group Fitness Certification is also a possibility, see instructor for details.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of HHP 203, HLTH 264 and HLTH 265, or BIOL 270 and BIOL 280, and HHP 282 or consent of Instructor.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 412Lifeguard Training Instructor1.00
American Red Cross program to qualify an individual to teach the American Red Cross Water Safety course.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 413Water Safety Instructor (WSI)2.00
American Red Cross program to qualify an individual to teach the ARC Swimming courses.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 414Scuba-Open Water Certification2.00
Open water dive requirements for certification.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of HHP 314 or its equivalent.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 417Programs of Certification in Winter Sports Activities-Instructor's Training-Skiing2.00
Program of certification by National Organization for Winter Sports.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 421Assessment of the Exceptional Child in Human Performance (PE)2.00
Federal and state laws pertaining to the education of exceptional/special needs students, knowledge of the major characteristics of the disability areas, process for referral, placement and programming, and mainstreaming.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of HPP 321, and corequisite is HHP 422.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 422Adaptive Human Performance (PE) Fieldwork1.00 - 8.00
Work experience with exceptional/special needs individuals. Each credit equals approximately 36 hours of on-the-job experience outside the university.
Prerequisites:
Corequisite for taking this course is enrollment in HHP 421.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 423Adaptive Aquatics0.50
Work experience with exceptional/special needs individuals in an aquatic environment. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 424Coaching Students with Special Needs1.00 - 4.00
Theory, principles and practical application of coaching sports for exceptional/special needs students. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course. On demand.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 435Theories of Human Performance for the Elementary School3.00
(For Human Performance majors.) Theory and practice of the various activities in the elementary human performance program as well as curriculum development. School observation required.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is Junior class standing and admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 437Practicum in Health1.00 - 16.00
Experience under direct supervision in teaching human performance activities.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 438Measurement and Evaluation for Human Performance2.00
Introduction to the field of measurement, evaluation and research in human performance. Students are required to complete an independent research project related to their intended profession. Basics of a research proposal, Institutional Review Board and power point presentations are covered.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MATH 102 or equivalent and Junior class standing in HHP major.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 458Certification of Health Areas1.00 - 12.00
Credit for certification by recognized external health agencies: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, NREMT, CHES, ACE, ACSM, NSCA and CSCS. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 460Cardiovascular Diagnostics3.00
Introductory survey of theoretical considerations and practical applications of electrocardiography and other cardiac interventions.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of HHP 282, HLTH 363 (can be concurrent), and HLTH 265, or BIOL 270 and BIOL 280.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 463Practicum in Fitness Lab1.00 - 2.00
Practical and professional application relevant to organization, equipment maintenance, test administration, and interpretation of fitness programs in corporate. community, school settings.
Typically Offered:
HHP 471Senior Seminar: Community Health Promotion3.00
Development, implementation, and administration of community health promotion programs.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of HHP 110 and Senior class standing or instructor consent.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 489Physical Education Elective1.00 - 9.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
Typically Offered:
HHP 490Independent Study1.00 - 6.00
Intensive investigation of various phases, trends and/or programs in health or human performance. Each student presents a thorough paper on a selected phase, trend or problem in human performance.
Prerequisites:
Junior Class Standing is a prerequisite for taking this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 491Fieldwork1.00 - 12.00
Varied opportunities to work in field settings. Each credit equals approximately 36 hours of on-the-job experience outside the university. Normally open to juniors and seniors. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 492Experiential Learning1.00 - 12.00
Credit for certain non-classroom experiences on campus. Normally open to juniors and seniors. Credit for experience is normally sought prior to its occurrence. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 493Special/Student Initiated Seminar1.00 - 6.00
Specially designed seminar or student-initiated seminar when there is sufficient student interest.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 494Workshop1.00 - 8.00
Short-term, activity/health oriented course in a specialized area. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 495Current Topics Seminar1.00 - 12.00
Advanced seminar on major contemporary developments in the area of human performance and athletics.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 496Internship10.00 - 20.00
On-the-job experience with community agencies to provide students with realistic opportunities to apply their skills to practical problems. A student must work at a site a minimum of 450 hours to receive internship credit. Field Experiences Director's consent is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 521Adapted Human Performance (PE)2.00
Activity selection, curricular development and program implementation in teaching exceptional/special needs students. Includes hands-on intervention with exceptional/special needs students.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 540Organization and Administration of Human Performance, Health & Athletics3.00
Techniques, procedures, and principles of organizing and administering human performance, allied health and athletic programs. Emphasizes administrative structure, legal liability, and facilities management.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 541Principles and Theory of Coaching2.00
Analysis of the role of the coach, including the latest information concerning legal liability, administration/organizational responsibilities; various coaching philosophies, diverse personalities of athletes, developing team cohesion, psychology of coaching and teaching techniques.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is having completed HHP 102, HHP 110, and Sophomore standing.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 562Kinesiology2.00
A review of the basic principles of human biomechanics including an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system and its levers which generate torque to facilitate movement.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 563Exercise Physiology3.00
Introductory lecture and laboratory course examining the acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise. The lecture portion covers the sub-cellular and metabolic responses to exercise, followed by the systemic responses (neuromuscular, endocrine, cardiopulmonary) as well as body composition, environmental factors, gender, aging and training principles. The laboratory section allows students to accent the lecture portion with hands-on laboratory experiences.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of HHP 282 and HLTH 264 and HLTH 265 or BIOL 270 and BIOL 280.
Typically Offered:
HHP 566Principles Of Nutrition3.00
Lecture-discussion course covering the basics of human nutrition including the macro and micro nutrients, the role of nutrition in health, weight loss and weight gain practices, erogenic aids and supplements. Also addresses nutrition through the lifespan and global implications. Students required to complete a comprehensive research paper.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of HHP 110, HLTH 264, HLTH 265, or BIOL 270, and BIOL 280.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 567Human Sexuality3.00
Covers the biological, sociological, and psychological dimensions of human sexuality. Special emphasis on the education aspects.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 622Adaptive Human Performance (PE) Fieldwork1.00 - 8.00
Work experience with exceptional/special needs individuals. Each credit equals approximately 36 hours of on-the-job experience outside the university.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 624Coaching Students with Special Needs1.00 - 4.00
Theory, principles and practical application of coaching sports for exceptional/special needs students. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course. On demand.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 638Measurement and Evaluation for Human Performance2.00
Introduction to the field of measurement, evaluation and research in human performance. Students are required to complete an independent research project related to their intended profession. Basics of a research proposal, Institutional Review Board and power point presentations are covered.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 656Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology2.00
Psychological and scientific principles as they pertain to understanding participants, sport and exercise environments, group processes, and performance, enhancing health and well-being and facilitating psychological growth and development.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 660Cardiovascular Diagnostics3.00
Introductory survey of theoretical considerations and practical applications of electrocardiography and other cardiac interventions.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 669Pathophysiology of Disease\Prevention and Control3.00
Introductory course of basic pathophysiology including epidemiological basics, infectious and non-infectious diseases, systemic responses, and an in-depth study of the leading causes of death in the United States and Canada (coronary heart disease, cancer, pulmonary disease), as well as common disorders (muscular, skeletal, neurological, gastrointestinal, urological and reproductive systems.) Students are required to complete a comprehensive research paper.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
HHP 670Community and Environmental Health3.00
Survey of health and environmental issues as they relate to the global community. The organizations, resources and personnel involved in promotion and maintenance of the health of a community. Also examines health education theories as they relate to creating a professional health promotion plan.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of HHP 102, HHP 110, and Junior class standing.
Typically Offered:
Fall Term Only
HHP 671Senior Seminar: Community Health Promotion3.00
Development, implementation, and administration of community health promotion programs.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 690Independent Study1.00 - 6.00
Intensive investigation of various phases, trends and/or programs in health or human performance. Each student presents a thorough paper on a selected phase, trend or problem in human performance.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is Junior class standing, 3.0 grade point average, and consent of instructor.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 691Fieldwork1.00 - 12.00
Varied opportunities to work in field settings. Each credit equals approximately 36 hours of on-the-job experience outside the university. Normally open to juniors and seniors. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 692Experiential Learning1.00 - 12.00
Credit for certain non-classroom experiences on campus. Normally open to juniors and seniors. Credit for experience is normally sought prior to its occurrence. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 694Workshop1.00 - 8.00
Short-term, activity/health oriented course in a specialized area. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 695Current Topics Seminar1.00 - 12.00
Advanced seminar on major contemporary developments in the area of human performance and athletics.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 696Internship10.00 - 20.00
On-the-job experience with community agencies to provide students with realistic opportunities to apply their skills to practical problems. A student must work at a site a minimum of 450 hours to receive internship credit. Field Experiences Director's consent is required to enroll in this course.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
HHP 700Research Seminar3.00
Advanced seminar to instruct students on the procedures and sources for obtaining the latest information in the field and to provide a forum for discussion of advances in the field. Emphasis on library research, bibliographic data retrieval, writing a seminar paper, and oral presentation of the seminar paper.
Prerequisites:
Consent of cooperating Instructor and Department Chair.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 701Legal Liability in Human Performance and Athletics3.00
Case study approach to liabilities that may be encountered by schools and community agencies in their human performance, athletic, intramural and recreational programs. Interpretation of legal precedents and their implications for the organization and management of sports, including, equipment, facilities, supervision, transportation, and handling of injuries.
Prerequisites:
Consent of cooperating Instructor and Department Chair.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 702Administration of Athletics3.00
Independent study of the administrative techniques, policies and procedures necessary to successfully administer athletic programs, includng current administrative problems.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 703Supervision of Human Performance3.00
History, philosophy, principles and techniques of supervising human performance in the elementary and secondary schools. Professional qualities and preparation of supervisors of student teachers in human performance will also be included.
Prerequisites:
Consent of cooperating Instructor and Department Chair.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
HHP 704Human Performance Curriculum Development3.00
Current types of instructional programs in elementary, middle and senior high schools. Emphasizes techniques of planning functional human performance curricula considering facilities and staff.
Prerequisites:
Consent of cooperating Instructor and Department Chair.
Typically Offered:
Occasional by Demand
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