Goal: To help the student explore fitness, wellness, and health.

Content: Setting realistic goals for wellness, incorporating individual physical fitness levels and personal goals. Physical fitness assessment and fitness activities.

Credit: 1 hour. May not be repeated.

HPE 101: Walking/Jogging for Fitness.

Goal: The use of walking and/or jogging to improve health and fitness. Attention is directed at development of an individualized program and increased understanding of the importance of aerobic exercise.

Content: Setting realistic aerobic fitness goals, assessment of goal completion and incorporating individual physical fitness levels.

Credit: 1 hour. May not be repeated.

 

Goal: To provide an opportunity for the students to combine physical relaxation, self-control, and movement exploration.

Content: Classical yoga practice along with complementary movement exploration designed to strengthen all body systems, build endurance, and develop self-awareness.

Credit: 1 hour. May not be repeated.

HPE 113: Triathlon Training.

Goal: Introduction to the concept of swimming, running, and cycling as a form of intensive cross-training for physical fitness.

Content: Goal-setting, discipline, nutrition, elementary physiology, equipment upkeep and regular running, swimming, and cycling.

Prerequisite: Beginning swimming/background in running/swimming/cycling. Appropriate apparel and equipment required (i.e. swim goggles, cap, swimsuit, running gear).

Credit: 1 hour; Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of four semester hours.

HPE 114: Running.

Goal: Introduce student to necessary skills to embark on a course of training to run various distances (e.g. 3-6 miles)

Content: Goal-setting, discipline, nutrition, elementary exercise physiology, and regular running.

Prerequisite: Background in running/walking.

Credit: 1 hour; Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of four semester hours.

HPE 116: Strength Training and Conditioning.

Goal: To introduce students to concepts involved in strength and endurance training.

Content: Exercise physiology, designing a weight training program, flexibility and safety.

Credit: 1 hour; Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of four semester hours.

HPE 118: Tai Chi.
Goal: To introduce the student to the traditional Chinese exercise of Tai Chi.
Content: Learn the fundamentals, terminology, and basic movements of Tai Chi.
Credit: 1 hour; Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of four semester hours.

HPE 120: Ballet.

Goal: Ballet technique and theory.

Content: Positions and placement of the body, barre and center floor, adagio, and allegro work, and beginning choreography.

Credit: 1 hour; Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of four semester hours.

HPE 122: Modern Dance.

Goal: To introduce the student to movement, rhythm, and body awareness.

Content: Strength and flexibility, basic combinations, rhythm, beginning theory and choreography, and introductory modern idioms.

Credit: 1 hour; Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of four semester hours.

HPE 124: Jazz Dance.

Goal: To introduce the student to basic jazz dance techniques.

Content: Strength and flexibility, beginning level combinations and across-the-floor work.

Credit: l hour; Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of four semester hours.

HPE 127: Dance Performance.
Goal: Offers practical experience in dance rehearsal and performance.
Content: With a varying focus each term, instruction and participation in dance performance will be based on cultural origins, significance, and motivation. The use of costumes may be explored.
Credit: 1 hour; Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of four semester hours.

 

HPE 138: Team Sports.
Goal: To encourage students' ability to participate in team sports as players and spectators.
Content: Rules, regulations, techniques, terminology, and skills associated with various team sports.
Credit: 1 hour; fee required. Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of four semester hours.

 

Goal: To introduce the student to horses.

Content: To learn about horses in general and their role in history and in modern times. To learn to be safe handling, grooming, basic equine care, and equine behavior in a safe environment.

Credit: 1 hour. May not be repeated.

HPE 140/144: Fundamentals of Riding I.

Goal: This mounted class will introduce the student to the seven physical qualities of a good position to achieve the four fundamentals of riding: unity, security, effective use of the aids, and non-abuse. The class is designed for those students at the beginning level. Western and hunt seat are taught.

Content: The use of correct attire and proper turnout for both horse and rider; the correct preparation and use of the horse and related tack both before and after riding; position work and levels of control and how they are related to performance; emphasis on safety.

Credit: 1 hour; fee required. Course may be repeated depending on rider's level and ability.

HPE 180/184: Fundamentals of Riding II.

Goal: A continuation of riding on the sophomore level. Refined use of the aids and improved cooperation with the horse. This class is designed for riders who have already had some formal instruction. Western and hunt seat are taught.

Content: Correct development and use of the seat and its effects on the horse; developing and improving the unity and balance between the rider and the horse; coordinating aids in relation to the mechanics of the horse with emphasis being placed on correct timing.

Prerequisite: HPE 140/144 or permission of instructor.

Credit: 1 hour; fee required. Course may be repeated depending on rider's level and ability.

HPE 190: Varsity Athletics: Basketball.

Goal: To improve the skills of varsity athletes in basketball.

Content: Fundamentals of the sport, skill development, teamwork, and discipline.

Prerequisite: Must be in good academic standing and on the official sport roster maintained by athletics.

Credit: 1 hour; athletes may repeat this course three times for a maximum of four semester hours. Total credit for Varsity Athletics courses may not exceed eight semester hours.

HPE 191: Varsity Athletics: Cross Country.

Goal: To improve the skills of varsity athletes in cross country..

Content: Fundamentals of the sport, skill development, teamwork, and discipline.

Prerequisite: Must be in good academic standing and on the official sport roster maintained by athletics.

Credit: 1 hour; athletes may repeat this course three times for a maximum of four semester hours. Total credit for Varsity Athletics courses may not exceed eight semester hours.

HPE 192: Varsity Athletics: Soccer.

Goal: To improve the skills of varsity athletes in soccer.

Content: Fundamentals of the sport, skill development, teamwork, and discipline.

Prerequisite: Must be in good academic standing and on the official sport roster maintained by athletics.

Credit: 1 hour; athletes may repeat this course three times for a maximum of four semester hours. Total credit for Varsity Athletics courses may not exceed eight semester hours.

HPE 193: Varsity Athletics: Softball.

Goal: To improve the skills of varsity athletes in softball.

Content: Fundamentals of the sport, skill development, teamwork, and discipline.

Prerequisite: Must be in good academic standing and on the official sport roster maintained by athletics.

Credit: 1 hour; athletes may repeat this course three times for a maximum of four semester hours. Total credit for Varsity Athletics courses may not exceed eight semester hours.

HPE 194: Varsity Athletics: Tennis.

Goal: To improve the skills of varsity athletes in tennis.

Content: Fundamentals of the sport, skill development, teamwork, and discipline.

Prerequisite: Must be in good academic standing and on the official sport roster maintained by athletics.

Credit: 1 hour; athletes may repeat this course three times for a maximum of four semester hours. Total credit for Varsity Athletics courses may not exceed eight semester hours.

HPE 195: Varsity Athletics: Volleyball.

Goal: To improve the skills of varsity athletes in volleyball.

Content: Fundamentals of the sport, skill development, teamwork, and discipline.

Prerequisite: Must be in good academic standing and on the official sport roster maintained by athletics.

Credit: 1 hour; athletes may repeat this course three times for a maximum of four semester hours. Total credit for Varsity Athletics courses may not exceed eight semester hours.

 

 

HPE 200: Health, First Aid, and CPR.
Goal: Introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary in an emergency to sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of sudden illness or injury until professional medical help arrives as well as obtain certification in Basic First Aid, CPR, and AED (adult, child and infant) through the American Heart Association.
Content: A Study of the methods of caring for injuries and applying first aid to the injured, along with methods of prevent injuries and accidents. Areas of instruction will include fundamentals of first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, general emergency response, and other health topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 1 hour.

 

Goal: Students will learn rules and court strategy for playing the game. emphasis will be on total fitness and recreational skills for leisure and lifetime activities.

Content: Student will understand the movement skills involved in pickleball. Students will understand and follow the rules of pickleball. Students will have an understanding of some of the basic techniques involved with some pickleball strokes.

Credit: 1 hour. May not be repeated.

HPE 207: Beginning Tennis.

Goal: To master the fundamentals of tennis.

Content: Stroke technique and rules.

Credit: 1 hour. May not be repeated.

HPE 208: Intermediate Tennis.

Goal: To increase the skill level in tennis.

Content: Game situation, continued stroke technique, and strategy.

Prerequisite: HPE 207 or permission of instructor.

Credit: 1 hour. May not be repeated.

HPE 209: Golf.

Goal: To master the fundamentals of golf.

Content: Rules, regulations, skills development, and use of different clubs.

Credit: 1 hour; Students may repeat this course three times for a maximum of four semester hours.

 

HPE 212: Beginning Tae Kwon Do.
Goal: To equip students with basic self-defense methods.

Content: Rules, regulations, skill development, and conditioning.

Credit: 1 hour; fee required. May not be repeated.

HPE 240/244: Fundamentals of Riding III.

Goal: A continuation of riding on the Junior level, riders will continue to develop their riding skills, making their riding more economical and effective. Student should be able to demonstrate a good working position that utilizes the seven physical qualities and the four fundamentals.

Content: Develop in the rider an understanding of the rein and leg actions and how they affect the horse; gain a feeling for the horse's physical effort as well as his mental attitude. Content will be more specific to meet the needs of the style of riding chosen. Western Horsemanship will follow guidelines set forth by the American Quarter Horse Association. Hunt Seat Equitation will follow the guidelines set forth by the American Horse Show Association.

Prerequisite: HPE 180/184 or permission of instructor.

Credit: 1 hour; fee required. Course may be repeated depending on rider's level and ability.

HPE 280/284: Fundamentals of Riding IV.

Goal: A continuation of riding on the Senior level, riders will continue to develop their riding skills, making their riding more economical and effective. The student should be able to demonstrate a performance which is fluid and shows instinctive reactions to the horse's efforts. A strong working position and an understanding of schooling techniques that enhance the horse's performance will be emphasized.

Content: Develop more fully in the rider an understanding of the rein and leg actions and how they affect the horse; develop a deeper understanding of the levels of control and how they relate to schooling the horse.

Prerequisite: HPE 240/244 or permission of instructor.

Credit: 1 hour; fee required. Course may be repeated depending on rider's level and ability.

 

HPE 290: Integrating Movement and Kinesthetic Learning into Elementary Content.
Goal: To equip elementary school teachers with strategies to integrate movement and embed kinesthetic learning into their content-based lessons.
Content: Strategies, lesson plans, and practical experiences for the integration of kinesthetic learning and movement into content-based lessons appropriate for elementary school children.
Credit: 3 hours. May not be repeated.
 

HPE 312: Advanced Tae Kwon Do.
Goal: To master advanced Tae Kwon Do techniques.

Content: Advanced techniques, skill development, and conditioning.

Prerequisite: HPE 212 or permission of instructor.

Credit: 1 hour; fee required. May not be repeated.

 

HPE 396: Special Topics in Health and Physical Education.
Goal: To provide an opportunity for exploration of a topic not offered as part of the established curriculum.
Content: Examination of special topics, problems, or issues that seem particularly relevant to student needs and interests.
Prerequisite: Dependent on topic.
Credit: 1-3 hours. A student may take a maximum of six to eight semester hours (two courses) of special topics in any one field.

 

HPE 415: Black Belt Tae Kwon Do.
Goal: To advance students to the black belt level in the art of Tae Kwon Do.

Content: Students will learn advanced concepts and strategies. Advanced self-defense applications will be explored.

Prerequisite: HPE 212 and HPE 312.

Credit: 1 hour; fee required. May not be repeated.