Academic Catalog

HEALTH, PHYS ED, RECREATION (HPER)

HPER 100  SPORTS SKILLS  
1 Credit Hour  
Provides students with specific knowledge pertaining to physical fitness, golf, tennis and bowling. It is intended to develop a minimal amount of fitness for each student with emphasis on cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility. It is also intended to provide students with the basic knowledge of skills, rules, strategy and etiquette in the games of golf, tennis and bowling. (1 lecture)
HPER 111  BEGINNING GOLF  
1 Credit Hour  
This activity course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental skills necessary for maximum enjoyment of leisure time pursuits. Course will be offered as interest dictates and as facilities are available. The one-credit hour class meets a total of 32 class hours per semester. (1 lecture)
HPER 113  BEGINNING TENNIS  
1 Credit Hour  
This activity course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental skills necessary for maximum enjoyment of leisure time pursuits. Course will be offered as interest dictates and as facilities are available. The one-credit class meets a total of 32 class hours per semester. (1 lecture)
HPER 114  INTERMEDIATE TENNIS  
1 Credit Hour  
This activity course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental skills necessary for maximum enjoyment of leisure time pursuits. Course will be offered as interest dictates and as facilities are available. The one-credit hour class meets a total of 32 class hours per semester. (1 lecture)
HPER 115  BEGINNING BOWLING  
1 Credit Hour  
This activity course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental skills necessary for maximum enjoyment of leisure time pursuits. Course will be offered as interest dictates and as facilities are available. The one-credit class meets a total of 32 class hours per semester. (1 lecture)
HPER 116  ADVANCED BOWLING  
1 Credit Hour  
This activity course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental skills necessary for maximum enjoyment of leisure time pursuits. Course will be offered as interest dictates and as facilities are available. The one-credit class meets a total of 32 class hours per semester. (1 lecture)
HPER 119  BEGINNING VOLLEYBALL  
1 Credit Hour  
This activity course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental skills necessary for maximum enjoyment of leisure time pursuits. Course will be offered as interest dictates and as facilities are available. The one-credit class meets a total of 32 class hours per semester. (1 lecture)
HPER 120  GOLF  
1 Credit Hour  
This activity course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental skills necessary for maximum enjoyment of leisure time pursuits. Course will be offered as interest dictates and as facilities are available. The one-credit class meets a total of 32 class hours per semester. (1 lecture)
HPER 121  BASIC JUDO  
1 Credit Hour  
This activity course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental skills necessary for maximum enjoyment of leisure time pursuits. Course will be offered as interest dictates and as facilities are available. The one-credit class meets a total of 32 class hours per semester. (1 lecture)
HPER 122  ADVANCED JUDO  
1 Credit Hour  
This activity course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental skills necessary for maximum enjoyment of leisure time pursuits. Course will be offered as interest dictates and as facilities are available. The one-credit class meets a total of 32 class hours per semester. (1 lecture)
HPER 123  KARATE  
1 Credit Hour  
This activity course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental skills necessary for maximum enjoyment of leisure time pursuits. Course will be offered as interest dictates and as facilities are available. The one-credit class meets as total of 32 class hours per semester. (1 lecture)
HPER 124  BASIC AIKIDO  
1 Credit Hour  
A martial art based on receiving and redirecting energy in order to defeat an opponent. Encompasses throwing techniques, evasive techniques and joint locks.
HPER 125  SHAO-LIN KUNG FU  
1 Credit Hour  
Introduction to the ancient art of Shao-Lin Kung Fu. Students will learn self-defense techniques as well as different fighting styles taught in Kung Fu, and study the history and philosophy behind Chinese martial arts. (1 lecture)
HPER 136  BEGINNING YOGA  
1 Credit Hour  
This activity course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental skills necessary for maximum enjoyment of leisure time pursuits. Course will be offered as interest dictates. The one-credit hour class meets a total of 32 class hours per semester. (1 lecture)
HPER 145  AEROBIC ACTIVITIES  
1 Credit Hour  
Provides students with specific knowledge pertaining to physical fitness, weight loss and relaxation. It is intended to develop a minimal amount of fitness for each student with emphasis on personal assessment and program development in the areas of cardiovascular strength and endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, diet and nutrition and relaxation. (1 lecture)
HPER 148  FITNESS FOR LIFE  
1 Credit Hour  
Teaching of aerobics and physical conditioning activities with emphasis on health-related physical fitness concepts, including cardiovascular function and muscular development (strength, endurance, flexibility). Offered on demand. (1 lecture)
HPER 150  OFFICIATING FOOTBALL  
1 Credit Hour  
These courses provide instruction and practice in officiating procedures within a clinical atmosphere. Topics include the prerequisites of good officiating, rule interpretation, and officiating mechanics. Each student will become a rated official. (1 lecture)
HPER 151  OFFICIATING BASKETBALL  
1 Credit Hour  
These courses provide instruction and practice in officiating procedures within a clinical atmosphere. Topics include the prerequisites of good officiating, rule interpretation, and officiating mechanics. Each student will become a rated official. (1 lecture)
HPER 152  OFFICIATING VOLLEYBALL  
1 Credit Hour  
These courses provide instruction and practice in officiating procedures within a clinical atmosphere. Topics include the prerequisites of good officiating, rule interpretation, and officiating mechanics. Each student will become a rated official. (1 lecture)
HPER 153  OFFICIATING SOCCER  
1 Credit Hour  
These courses provide instruction and practice in officiating procedures within a clinical atmosphere. Topics include the prerequisites of good officiating, rule interpretation, and officiating mechanics. Each student will become a rated official. (1 lecture)
HPER 154  OFFICIATING SOFTBALL  
1 Credit Hour  
These courses provide instruction and practice in officiating procedures within a clinical atmosphere. Topics include the prerequisites of good officiating, rule interpretation, and officiating mechanics. Each student will become a rated official. (1 lecture)
HPER 155  OFFICIATING BASEBALL  
1 Credit Hour  
These courses provide instruction and practice in officiating procedures within a clinical atmosphere. Topics include the prerequisites of good officiating, rule interpretation, and officiating mechanics. Each student will become a rated official. (1 lecture)
HPER 156  OFFICIATING WRESTLING  
1 Credit Hour  
These courses provide instruction and practice in officiating procedures within a clinical atmosphere. Topics include the prerequisites of good officiating, rule interpretation, and officiating mechanics. Each student will become a rated official. (1 lecture)
HPER 157  OFFICIATING TRACK  
1 Credit Hour  
These courses provide instruction and practice in officiating procedures within a clinical atmosphere. Topics include the prerequisites of good officiating, rule interpretation, and officiating mechanics. Each student will become a rated official. (1 lecture)
HPER 159  BEGINNING TABLE TENNIS  
1 Credit Hour  
Knowledge and skills in table tennis
HPER 167  INTRO TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION  
2 Credit Hours  
Introduction to the field of Physical Education. Provide students with a basic historical, biological, and sociological foundation of Physical Education. Students will be encouraged to develop introspection regarding their professional interests and talents in relation to Physical Education. (2 lecture)
HPER 172  STANDARD FIRST AID  
2 Credit Hours  
Stresses the functional First Aid capabilities required to provide the initial emergency care necessary to sustain life and to maintain life support until the victims of an accident or sudden illness are cared for by qualified medical personnel. Opportunity for students to receive American Heart Association CPR certification. (2 lecture)
HPER 215  PERSONAL & COMMUNITY HEALTH  
2 Credit Hours  
Emphasis will be placed on relating course content to lifestyle to foster a better understanding of the major health issues of today. Examinations will be made of the ways in which these issues have implications that not only deal with each individual but also with the community at large. Current issues include, but are not limited to: emotional health, chemical use and abuse, human sexuality, major diseases, physical fitness, nutrition, aging, death and dying. (2 lecture)
HPER 220  HISTORY OF DANCE  
3 Credit Hours  
This course will present a survey of dance history from prehistoric to the present. (3 lecture)
HPER 293  COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE  
1-3 Credit Hours  
(1-3 lecture)
HPER 297  SPECIAL TOPICS  
1-3 Credit Hours  
(1-3 lecture)
HPER 393  COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE  
1-12 Credit Hours  
HPER 397  SPECIAL TOPICS  
1-3 Credit Hours  
(1-3 lecture)