Health and Human Performance
- Mission Statement
- Faculty and Staff
- Majors
- Minors
- Certificates
- Course Descriptions
- Health and Human Performance Department Contact Information
Mission Statement 
The mission of the Health and Human Performance Department is to provide students with a knowledge base, creating a positive attitude and lifelong skills in the seven dimensions of wellness: physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, career, social and environmental (i.e. personal health) as part of the liberal arts educational foundation. Programs in the Health and Human Performance Department seek to serve all students in a caring educational environment toward liberal arts studies in physical education and health and/or pre-professional studies in physical education, health, early childhood, or non-teaching allied health professions.
Faculty and Staff
Bell, Christopher - Lecturer
Carlson, Glenn - Assistant Professor
Geidner, James - Associate Professor, Early Childhood
Johnson, Jay - Associate Professor
Karvonen, Danielle - Senior Lecturer
Kroll, David - Assistant Professor
Lebard-Rankila, Kim - Senior Lecturer
Leopold, Kristopher - Lecturer
Lisdahl, Robin - Academic Dept. Associate
Mulhern, Donald - Lecturer
Reinertsen, Raymond - Senior Lecturer
Simpson, William - Associate Professor
Majors
- Health and Wellness Management Major Requirements
- Physical Education Major - Physical Education EC-A Teacher Certification Requirements
- Physical Education Major - Exercise Science concentration Requirements
- Physical Education Major - Community/Public Health Promotion concentration (comprehensive) Requirements
Minors
- Early Childhood Minor Requirements
- Coaching Minor Requirements
- Health Education Minor -- EC-A Teacher Certification Requirements
- Health Education Minor -- MC-EA Teacher Certification Requirements
- Health Minor Requirements
- Health and Human Performance Minor Requirements-Suspended
- Sport Management Minor Requirements
- Special Education Teaching Minor Requirements
Certificates
- Child Life Certification Requirements
- Adaptive Education Certification: Physical Education EC-A Certification Requirements
Course Descriptions
| COAC - Coaching | ||
| Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COAC 189 | Coach Elective | 1.00 - 12.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| COAC 241 | Coaching of Specific Sport-Volleyball | 2.00 |
| Theory and techniques, safety, strategy, training schedules, coaching methods and conditioning of volleyball. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| COAC 242 | Coaching of Specific Sport-Football | 2.00 |
| Theory and techniques, safety, strategy, training schedules, coaching methods and conditioning of football. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| COAC 243 | Coaching of Specific Sport-Basketball | 2.00 |
| Theory and techniques, safety, strategy, training schedules, coaching methods and conditioning of basketball. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| COAC 244 | Coaching of Specific Sports: Track & Field/Cross-Country | 2.00 |
| Theory and techniques, safety, strategy, training schedules, coaching methods and conditioning for all aspects of track and field plus cross country. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| COAC 245 | Coaching of Specific Sports-Baseball/Softball | 2.00 |
| Theory and techniques, safety, strategy, training schedules, coaching methods and conditioning. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| COAC 246 | Coach Of Spec Spts-Soccer | 2.00 |
| Theory and techniques, safety, strategy, training schedules, coaching methods and conditioning. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| COAC 249 | Coaching of Specific Sports: Ice Hockey | 2.00 |
| Theory and techniques, safety, strategy, training schedules, coaching methods and conditioning of ice hockey. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| COAC 250 | Coaching Fieldwork | 1.00 - 5.00 |
| Experience in coaching sports activities. Each credit equals approximately 36 hours of on-the-job coaching. Consent of instructor is required to register for this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| COAC 289 | Coach Elective | 1.00 - 12.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| COAC 341 | Principles and Theory of Coaching | 2.00 |
| 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 Sophomore standing. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| COAC 389 | Coach Elective | 1.00 - 12.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| COAC 456 | Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology | 2.00 |
| 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. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is Sophomore standing. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| COAC 489 | Coach Elective | 1.00 - 12.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| ECED - Early Childhood Education | ||
| Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Credits |
| ECED 189 | Early Childhood Education Elective | 0.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| ECED 289 | Early Childhood Education | 0.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| ECED 389 | Early Childhood Education Elective | 1.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW- Superior course. | ||
| ECED 489 | Early Childhood Education Elective | 0.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| HHP - Health and Human Performance | ||
| Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Credits |
| HHP 100 | Sports Conditioning I | 1.00 |
| 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 101 | Sports Conditioning II | 1.00 |
| Provides skill development and conditioning necessary to participate in varsity sports. Not applicable toward a major or minor in Health and Human Performance. Consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| HHP 102 | Health and Wellness | 3.00 |
| 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. | ||
University Studies Requirements: Health & Human Performance | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| HHP 105 | Sports Conditioning III | 1.00 |
| 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. Consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| HHP 106 | Sports Conditioning IV | 1.00 |
| 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. Consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| HHP 110 | Introduction to HHP Majors/Minors | 1.00 |
| 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 113 | Level 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 117 | Alpine Skiing | 1.00 |
| Basic skills, techniques, conditioning, strategy, safety and rules of alpine skiing. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 119 | Skating | 0.50 |
| Basic skills, techniques, conditioning, strategy, safety and rules of ice skating. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 125 | Basketball | 0.50 |
| Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of basketball emphasizing the competencies needed in teaching. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| HHP 126 | Field Sports, Team Handball and Flag Football | 0.50 |
| 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 127 | Soccer | 0.50 |
| Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of soccer emphasizing the competencies needed in teaching. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| HHP 128 | Softball | 0.50 |
| Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of softball emphasizing the competencies needed in teaching. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| HHP 130 | Volleyball | 0.50 |
| Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of volleyball emphasizing the competencies needed in teaching. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| HHP 133 | Social and Square Dance | 3.00 |
| Fundamentals of various styles and techniques of movement and dance. | ||
University Studies Requirements: Fine Arts - Aesthetic | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| HHP 141 | Outdoor Education Climbing | 1.00 |
| 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. | ||
| HHP 142 | Paddling | 1.00 |
| 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 181 | Self Defense | 1.00 |
| Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of self defense. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 182 | Weight Training | 1.00 |
| Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy for weight training. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 185 | Racquetball | 1.00 |
| Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of racquetball. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 186 | Shooting Sports:Riflery | 1.00 |
| Shooting Sports: Riflery - Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of riflery. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 187 | Shooting Sports: Pistols | 1.00 |
| Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of pistol shooting. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 188 | Riding | 1.00 |
| Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of riding. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 189 | Physical Education Elective | 1.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior Course. | ||
| HHP 203 | Group Fitness | 1.00 |
| Active participation in group exercises that promote cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength and flexibility. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| HHP 204 | Aqua Dynamics | 1.00 |
| Individual fitness through specific aquatic activities | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 213 | Level IV & V (Intermediate) American Red Cross Certification & Basic Water Safety | 1.00 |
| Level IV covers stroke development and increases swimmer endurance. Level V involves refinement and coordination of key strokes. Also introduces basic water safety skills. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| HHP 217 | Curling-Broomball | 0.50 |
| Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of curling and broomball for teaching. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| HHP 218 | Cross Country Ski-Snowshoe | 0.50 |
| Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy, and rules of cross country, skiing/snowshoeing for teaching. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| HHP 233 | Elementary School Human Performance Activities-Children's Games | 2.00 |
| Various activities pertinent to elementary school children, with emphasis on teaching and class management. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| HHP 234 | Elementary School Human Performance Activities-Children's Tumbling | 1.00 |
| Various activities pertinent to elementary school children, with emphasis on teaching and class management. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| HHP 235 | Elementary School Human Performance Activities-Children's Rhythms | 2.00 |
| Various activities pertinent to elementary school children, with emphasis on teaching and class management. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| HHP 252 | Introduction into Sports and Exercise Medicine | 2.00 |
| An introduction into the prevention and basic care of sports injuries. A theory and laboratory experience providing knowledge and understanding of the many aspects of health care for the recreational and competitive athlete. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| HHP 275 | Tennis-Racquetball | 1.00 |
| Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy and rules of tennis/racquetball emphasizing individual competencies for teaching purposes. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| HHP 276 | Archery | 0.50 |
| Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy and rules of archery emphasizing individual competencies for teaching purposes. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| HHP 277 | Badminton and Recreational Net Games | 0.50 |
| 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 278 | Golf | 0.50 |
| Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy and rules of golf emphasizing individual competencies for teaching purposes. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| HHP 279 | Tennis | 1.00 |
| Basic skills, techniques, safety, conditioning, strategy and rules of tennis emphasizing individual competencies for teaching purposes. | ||
| HHP 280 | Track and Field | 1.00 |
| 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 282 | Introduction to Physical Assessment and Exercise Evaluation | 1.00 |
| 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 289 | Physical Education Elective | 0.50 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| HHP 300 | Varsity Sports I | 1.00 |
| 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 301 | Varsity Sports II | 1.00 |
| 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 304 | Principles of Aqua-Dynamics | 2.00 |
| Practical applications of the principles of directing aerobic activities, including components of fitness, physiological-psychological benefits of aerobic activity, training methods and teaching techniques. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 305 | Varsity Sports III | 1.00 |
| 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 306 | Varsity Sports IV | 1.00 |
| 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 312 | Aquatic Safety | 1.00 |
| 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 313 | Level VI,VII Advanced Swimming (ARC) and Emergency Water Safety | 1.00 |
| Refining strokes to enable swimming efficiency and long-distance swimming. Students also engage in a variety of aquatic activities and water safety techniques. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 314 | Scuba | 2.00 |
| Classroom work and water training required for taking open-water dive. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 317 | Advanced Winter Sports | 1.00 |
| Instruction and participation in advanced levels of winter sport activities. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 321 | Adapted 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: Spring Term Every Other Year | ||
| HHP 332 | Motor Learning | 3.00 |
| 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 335 | Sports Medicine Laboratory I | 3.00 |
| In depth study of prevention, evaluation, care, treatment 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 336 | Sports Medicine Laboratory II | 3.00 |
| 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 337 | Practicum in HHP 102 Lab | 1.00 - 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. | ||
| HHP 339 | Methods and Curriculum In Secondary Physical Education | 3.00 |
| 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 340 | Organization and Administration of Human Performance, Health & Athletics | 3.00 |
| 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 352 | Principles of Athletic Training | 2.00 |
| 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 362 | Kinesiology | 2.00 |
| 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 363 | Exercise Physiology | 3.00 |
| 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. | ||
| HHP 372 | Consumer Health | 2.00 |
| Principles of consumerism are discussed and analyzed with regard to health care products and interventions. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| HHP 376 | Advanced Individual Sports | 1.00 - 6.00 |
| Instruction and participation in advanced levels of individual and dual sports. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 389 | Physical Education Elective | 1.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| HHP 403 | Health Coach | 2.00 |
| The content covered in this course will address a wide spectrum of health and behavioral concepts with focus areas in: behavioral science, nutrition, kinesiology, exercise science, screening and fitness assessments, client program design, and legal and ethical concerns related to allied health professions. Special considerations for children and seniors will be covered along with other special needs populations. Students will understand how to design and coach both healthy populations and special needs populations through nutritional and fitness behavioral change and exercise programming. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) Health Coach manual will be the test associated with this course. Students will gain the knowledge required of an entry level health coach and will also be eligible to take the ACE Health Coach NCCA approved exam for certification upon completion of HHP 403. | ||
Prerequisites: Successful completion of HHP 282, HHP 362, HLTH 366, or consent of Instructor. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| HHP 412 | Lifeguard Training Instructor | 1.00 |
| American Red Cross program to qualify an individual to teach the American Red Cross Water Safety course. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 413 | Water 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 414 | Scuba-Open Water Certification | 2.00 |
| 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 417 | Programs of Certification in Winter Sports Activities-Instructor's Training-Skiing | 2.00 |
| Program of certification by National Organization for Winter Sports. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 421 | Assessment 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: Co-requisite for taking this course is HHP 422. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Every Other Year | ||
| HHP 422 | Adaptive Human Performance (PE) Fieldwork | 1.00 - 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 Every Other Year | ||
| HHP 423 | Adaptive Aquatics | 0.50 |
| 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 424 | Coaching Students with Special Needs | 1.00 - 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 435 | Theories of Human Performance for the Elementary School | 3.00 |
| (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 Every Other Year | ||
| HHP 437 | Practicum in Health | 1.00 - 16.00 |
| Experience under direct supervision in teaching human performance activities. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 438 | Measurement and Evaluation for Human Performance | 2.00 |
| 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 Junior class standing in HHP major. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| HHP 458 | Certification/Certificate Preparation | 1.00 - 12.00 |
| Students are given mentoring towards sitting for credential: Certificate or Certification that enhances their professional pursuits. Assistance with study guides, preparatory courses such as webinars will be required for completion of this course. Instructor consent required. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| HHP 460 | Cardiovascular Diagnostics | 3.00 |
| Introductory survey of theoretical considerations and practical applications of electrocardiography and other cardiac interventions. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of HHP 336 (can be concurrent). | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| HHP 463 | Practicum in Fitness Lab | 1.00 - 2.00 |
| Practical and professional application relevant to organization, equipment maintenance, test administration, and interpretation of fitness programs in corporate. community, school settings. | ||
| HHP 471 | Senior Seminar: Community Health Promotion | 3.00 |
| Development, implementation, and administration of community health promotion programs. Instructor consent is required. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 489 | Physical Education Elective | 1.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| HHP 490 | Independent Study | 1.00 - 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 491 | Fieldwork | 1.00 - 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. Instructor consent is required. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| HHP 492 | Experiential Learning | 1.00 - 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. Instructor consent is required. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| HHP 493 | Special/Student Initiated Seminar | 1.00 - 6.00 |
| Specially designed seminar or student-initiated seminar when there is sufficient student interest. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 494 | Workshop | 1.00 - 8.00 |
| Short-term, activity/health oriented course in a specialized area. Instructor consent is required to enroll in this course. Instructor consent is required. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| HHP 495 | Current Topics Seminar | 1.00 - 12.00 |
| Advanced seminar on major contemporary developments in the area of human performance and athletics. | ||
Typically Offered: Occasional by Demand | ||
| HHP 496 | Internship | 10.00 - 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 497 | Senior Capstone Experience | 0.00 |
| Required culminating senior year project that integrates and synthesizes the student's coursework (theories, concepts, skill competencies) into a formal project and experience. This experience is to be negotiated with the student's major advisor and instructor for final consent and approval prior to the student's last semester of coursework before graduation. Senior capstone is paired with another course in the major. See Health and Human Performance major descriptions for paired courses in the Exercise Science program. Student must participate in a public presentation; i.e., Poster Session, Power Point presentation. Pass-Fail. Arranged. Instructor Consent is required. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms | ||
| HHPED - Health and Human Performance Education | ||
| Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Credits |
| HHPED 343 | Physical Education Methods/Curriculum for Classroom Teachers | 3.00 |
| Content areas in human performance for the elementary, middle and secondary schools including rhythms, stunts and tumbling, simple games, fitness and manipulative activities. Teaching methods, instructional materials and evaluation techniques for each content area in a well-balanced integrated activity based curriculum for classroom teachers. Mini-teaching in the various areas emphasized. Admissions to the Teacher Education Program. S16, S17. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is Junior class standing and admission to the Teacher Education Program. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring and Summer Terms | ||
| HHPED 344 | Health Methods/Curriculum for Classroom Teachers | 3.00 |
| Content areas in health education for the elementary, middle and secondary schools, including personal health, disease, mental health, nutrition, safety and first aid, drugs, sexuality, consumer health, community health, and environmental health. Teaching methods, instructional materials and evaluation techniques for each content area in a comprehensive school health education program. Students develop unit and lesson plans for the selected grade levels. Opportunities provided for practice teaching. Admissions to the Teacher Education Program. F15, F 16. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is Junior class standing and admission to the Teacher Education Program. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Summer Terms | ||
| HLTH - Health | ||
| Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Credits |
| HLTH 158 | Responding To Emergencies and Safety Education | 2.00 |
| Provides the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and minimize pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. Emphasis also given to the prevention of injuries and illness, with a focus on personal health and safety. American Red Cross certification for CPR and Advanced First Aid will be awarded at the successful completion of the American Red Cross requirements. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| HLTH 160 | Introduction to Health Science and Terminology | 2.00 |
| Interdisciplinary review of content areas of health and allied health terminology. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| HLTH 189 | Health Elective | 1.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| HLTH 264 | Human Structure & Function | 3.00 |
| Physiological and anatomical facts and concepts are reviewed, including basic principles, chemistry, the cell, tissues, the integumentary, skeletal, nervous and the muscular systems. A virtual digital laboratory (0) presentation examines the above systems and topics through cadaver dissections, animations, histological observations and radiological imaging. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite or corequisite for enrolling in this course is HHP 110. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| HLTH 265 | Human Structure & Function | 3.00 |
| Physiological and anatomical facts and concepts are reviewed, including the blood, endocrine, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, lymphatic, and urinary systems, immunity, water and acid-base balance. A virtual digital laboratory (0) presentation examines the above systems and topics through cadaver dissections, animations, histological observations and radiological imaging. Completion of HLTH 160 is highly recommended prior to enrollment in HLTH 265. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite or corequisite for enrolling in this course is HHP 110. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| HLTH 267 | Introduction to Mental Health and Stress Management | 3.00 |
| Exploration of the mind-body link in mental health and individual wellness. Subject areas include emotional well-being, mental illness, life crises, stress, and healthy stress management. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| HLTH 289 | Health Elective | 1.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| HLTH 366 | Principles Of Nutrition | 3.00 |
| 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: Completion of HLTH 264 and 265, or BIOL 270 and 280 are prerequisite for taking this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| HLTH 367 | Human Sexuality | 3.00 |
| Covers the biological, sociological, and psychological dimensions of human sexuality. Special emphasis on the education aspects. | ||
Prerequisites: Completion of HLTH 264 and 265, or BIOL 270 and 280 are prerequisite for taking this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| HLTH 368 | Drugs, Health and Human Behavior | 3.00 |
| Current, accurate and documented information about drugs and their use and abuse. Attention will be given to understanding drug abuse, family, prevention, intervention, treatment, and drug-specific information. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of HLTH 264, HLTH 265 or BIOL 270 and BIOL 280. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| HLTH 389 | Health Elective | 1.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| HLTH 400 | Substance Abuse Counseling | 3.00 |
| This course reviews key concepts used in substance abuse treatment from both a historical and current perspective, including theoretical models of understanding and treating chemically dependent clients. Various screening and assessment tools, drug history, and interviewing skills are reviewed to help the student assess the severity of addiction and develop an initial treatment plan. Treatment settings and interventions commonly used with chemically dependent clients are also reviewed from different theoretical orientations. The concept of comorbidity and the interface between substances and psychopathology are closely examined. Additionally, substance use is examined as it relates to issues of diversity. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Terms | ||
| HLTH 469 | Pathophysiology of Disease\Prevention and Control | 3.00 |
| 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. | ||
Prerequisites: Completion of HLTH 264 and 265, or BIOL 270 and 280 are prerequisite for taking this course. | ||
Typically Offered: Spring Term Only | ||
| HLTH 470 | Community and Environmental Health | 3.00 |
| 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 enrolling in this course is Junior Standing or Instructor Consent. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall Term Only | ||
| HLTH 472 | Epidemiology | 3.00 |
| The design and content of this course is specific to students seeking careers in public health, community health, allied health, or other professions that require an understanding of the bacteria and viruses in our community that can lead to disease and other ailments. Epidemiology is a unique branch of the public health perspective that strives towards the prevention of disease. This course will outline how microbes play a significant role in our daily lives as agents of infectious disease, how they are a major public health concern, and how certain microbes are necessary for the sustenance of life on earth. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is Junior standing or Instructor consent. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms | ||
| HLTH 489 | Health Elective | 1.00 - 9.00 |
| Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course. | ||
| HWM - Health & Wellness Management | ||
| Catalog Nbr. | Course Title/Course Topics | Credits |
| HWM 300 | Introduction to Human Health | 3.00 |
| Designed to provide students with general background knowledge on many of the issues impacting our health today. Topics of study will include issues in mental, physical and social health such as stress, nutrition and fitness, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, relationships and sexuality and diseases and disorders. An introduction to behavior change theories and the factors contributing to overall wellness will also be included. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is having completed BIOL 115. | ||
| HWM 305 | The Wellness Profession | 3.00 |
| This course explores the definition of health, health promotion and holistic wellness. You will learn the professional role and personal commitment required to implement life-style wellness programs. The course includes an overview of the history and philosophy contributing to the success of wellness and health promotion professionals. You will be introduced to experiential and self learning of a personal wellness program that facilitates improved health in the seven-dimensions including: Social, Physical, Emotional, Career, Intellectual, Environmental and Spiritual. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is having completed PSYC 101. | ||
| HWM 310 | Changes Across the Life Span | 3.00 |
| This course explores research and theory regarding the nature and processes of human development from early adulthood through old age and death. Key topics include biological theories of aging; the changing body; disorders of the brain, personality development; changing memory and thinking skills; relationship issues, careers and retirement, and death/dying. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is having completed BIOL 115. | ||
| HWM 315 | Resource Management for Wellness Managers | 3.00 |
| The objective of this course is to examine the issues in healthcare and defining the quality of care in healthcare programs. The course will focus on health care financing and insurance, objectives of financial management, leadership styles, managing costs, and managing healthcare professionals. | ||
| HWM 320 | Health and Medical Terminology | 3.00 |
| The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the basic terminology. Since health care uses a unique blend of prefixes, suffixes and terms related to both preventative and clinical care, it is important that the wellness profession has the knowledge and abilities to decipher this information. | ||
| HWM 325 | Health Literacy | 3.00 |
| This course will explore the current understandings and work in health literacy research, advocacy, and outreach efforts across the various health education and related fields. It will include readings, discussions, and competencies in evaluation health information for quality and credibility; locating health information and determining quality resources; identifying and assessing population health literacy; and understanding the networks of agencies working in the health settings to address literacy in the health field. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is HWM 300. | ||
| HWM 335 | Worksite Health Environment | 3.00 |
| This course examines the workplace environment’s influence on daily health decisions and focuses on practical, contextual levers of behavioral change. Novel insights from the fields of behavioral economics and consumer marketing will be reviewed to help students understand the cognitive barriers to health behavior change and the environmental “nudges” that can be leveraged to overcome these barriers at work. Students will explore environmental assessment tools, active design principles,workplace policies, supportive research and real world examples. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for this class is having successfully completed HWM 300. | ||
| HWM 345 | Physical Activity and Nutrition for Wellness Managers | 3.00 |
| This course presents professional recommendations and guidelines for physical activity and nutrition. Students will design workplace strategies that will meet recommendations and guidelines to support employees. | ||
Prerequisites: Having completed HWM 300 is prerequisite for taking this course. | ||
| HWM 350 | Research Statistics for Wellness Managers | 3.00 |
| This course is designed to familiarize students with research nomenclature, procedures for the design and evaluation of research, and interpretation of statistical analysis in the health field. This course will also provide the tools for critically evaluating the validity of health research. | ||
Prerequisites: Successful completion of HWM 305 (previously HWM 340) | ||
| HWM 360 | Stress and Dependencies and Addictions | 3.00 |
| This course examines common behavioral strategies with regard to stress and its management and the use of alternative remedies for physical and emotional dependencies and addictions. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is having completed BIOL 115 and PSYC 101. | ||
| HWM 370 | Understand and Effecting Health Behavior Change | 3.00 |
| This course provides the basic knowledge of foundational change theories, including the Transtheoretical Stages of Change model, in order to help students understand how health behavior change happens. Included in the course is a self-reflection on personal wellness and strategies for implementing health behavior change. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is having completed PSYC 101 and HWM 300. | ||
| HWM 385 | Marketing and Communication for Wellness Managers | 3.00 |
| Students will develop basic marketing and promotional skills, grounded in the disciplines of social marketing, health communication and business marketing that address consumer health "needs" and customer "wants". Students will be able to assess market opportunities in wellness services, programs and facilities, and create marketing strategies and tactics. Emphases will be placed on best practices for behavior change, instead of cost savings for employers, improved customer/employee participation and/or revenues for wellness programs, services and facilities. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite is HWM 305 & HWM 325. (previously HWM 340 & HWM 420) | ||
| HWM 399 | Special Topics in Health and Wellness Management | 3.00 |
| HWM 405 | Survey of Information Technology in Wellness | 3.00 |
| This course is designed to (1) provide students with an overview of various information technology products and mediums impacting the wellness industry, such as (but not limited to): web portals, online health risk assessments, interactive health tools, trackers, videos/podcasts, telephone & digital health coaching, online challenges, social networking, electronic medical records, personal health records, electronic Health (eHealth), mobile Health (mHealth), mobile applications, and portable tracking devices (e.g., pedometers, glucose monitors, etc.); and (2) provide students with the information and resources needed to assess, create and/or select appropriate technologies and vendors. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite is HWM 325, HWM 335 and HWM 385 (previously HWM 420, 380 & 390) | ||
| HWM 430 | Population Health for Wellness Managers | 3.00 |
| This course introduces the evolution of health problems and services and will examine the methods designed to capture a community heath profile. The participant will apply concepts involved in measuring and understanding the health of individuals and populations in order to enhance quality of life. The key social determinants of wellness and their interactions will be considered. | ||
Prerequisites: Successful completion of HWM 300 & 350. | ||
| HWM 460 | Leadership and Change Management in Health | 3.00 |
| This course will examine the various leadership and management styles, including business models of leadership. Organizational behavior, decision-making, and attributes of effective leadership will be reviewed in this course. Understanding the impact of changes in healthcare, wellness and fitness programs on various organizations is an objective of this course. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of HWM 315 (previously HWM 400) | ||
| HWM 470 | Assessment and Evaluation for Wellness Managers | 3.00 |
| This course surveys general approaches to assessment, programming and evaluation in health and wellness settings. Participants will explore individual, group, and organizational approaches to assessment, programming, and evaluating planned and organized efforts to promote both health and wellness. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of HWM 335 (or HWM 380) and HWM 430. | ||
| HWM 475 | Employee Health and Well Being | 3.00 |
| Successful companies must understand the importance of workplace involvement in health. The relationship of employee health to healthcare costs and productivity will be discussed as a return on investment (ROI) and an investment in human capital. Strategic and product management planning are developed in relationship to disease management versus population wellness theory. Assessments of employer needs, organizational culture, environmental policy, and procedures supportive to desired outcomes are practiced. Professionals learn about aligning client needs and wants with best practice program design, implementation, and evaluation for successful results. Age, gender, race, and issues that affect participation in wellness programs are reviewed. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is having completed HWM 385 (previously HWM 390) | ||
| HWM 480 | Health Benefits for Wellness Managers | 3.00 |
| The design and administration of a health care plan plays a key role in attracting and retaining employees and employers cost savings. This course is designed to provide you with a solid introduction to the basic issues of health care benefits and how to integrate successful return on investment,ROI, strategies for adopting preventive health benefits that enhance employee's well being. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is having completed HWM 315 (previously HWM 400) | ||
| HWM 485 | Health Coaching for Wellness Managers | 3.00 |
| The course will assist in developing a strong, useful theoretical viewpoint for health coaching as well as to understand those of therapists and how differential treatment therapeutic goals are set. Definition of coaching and diverse methodologies will be taught, practiced, compared and contrasted. Students will specifically gain an understanding of "What treatment, by whom, is most effective for individuals displaying specific problems and under what set of circumstances? As a result you will learn a variety of treatment modalities, and learn to respect vastly differing worldviews. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is having completed HWM 305/340 & HWM 370. | ||
| HWM 492 | Independent Study in Health & Wellness Management | 1.00 - 6.00 |
| This course is designed as a supplement to the required course work in HWM to meet special interests and/or needs of the student. Prerequisite: Consent of HWM Academic Director. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms | ||
| HWM 493 | Health and Wellness Management Fieldwork Prep | 1.00 |
| This course requires students to identify and secure fieldwork placement for completion the following semester. The fieldwork experience develops skills in program planning, implementation, promotion and evaluation, oral and written communication, collaboration and networking. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms | ||
| HWM 494 | Health and Wellness Management Fieldwork | 3.00 |
| Students engage in practical fieldwork experience as a pre-professional in a health/wellness setting to utilize skills and knowledge acquired in previous courses. This fieldwork experience is designed to further develop skills in some, but not necessarily all, of the following areas: program planning, implementation, promotion and evaluation, oral and written communication, collaboration and networking. | ||
Prerequisites: HWM 460, 470, 480, 493 | ||
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms | ||
| HWM 496 | Health and Wellness Management Capstone | 3.00 |
| This course requires the application of knowledge and skills acquired through successful completion of all HWM courses taken prior to or concurrent with this course. Using a case study, students demonstrate competence in health and wellness management by completing assignments and participating in discussion that results in the logical, sequential building of a strategic plan for a comprehensive corporate wellness program. Students demonstrate interviewing, professional networking and resume writing skills along with formally presenting their final strategic plan. | ||
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms | ||
| HWM 496 | Health and Wellness Capstone | 6.00 |
| Using a case study, students will create the essential components of a strategic plan for a comprehensive corporate wellness program. Students will present their strategic plan and also engage in fieldwork placement (minimum 100 hours) in their communities to gain experience in health and wellness management. | ||
Prerequisites: Prerequisite for taking this course is HWM 460, 470, 475/490 and 480/440. | ||
| HWM 499 | Special Topics in Health and Wellness Management | 3.00 |
Health and Human Performance Department Contact Information
Health and Human Performance Department
University of Wisconsin - Superior
Marcovich Wellness Center 1402
Belknap and Catlin Ave.
P.O. Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880
Phone: 715-395-4673
Email: hhp@uwsuper.edu