(hpe) Health / Physical Education Courses


(3 credits)  HPE 101 - Basic Concepts of Nutrition
Prerequisites: MAT 033 and ENG 024 or equivalent
Study of the fundamental concepts of nutrition with emphasis on the relationships of nutrients to health. Topics include basic diet constituents, principles of body function, considerations for various age groups, dietary regulations, myths, food patterns, weight control, and food safety. 3 lecture hours

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(3 credits)  HPE 105 - First Aid, CPR and AED
Prepares rescuers and lay responders with the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to safely minimize the consequences of injury and illness and help sustain life in an emergency until medical help arrives. Successful candidates earn Basic Life Saving Healthcare Provider CPR/AED and Heartsaver First Aid Certifications through the American Heart Association. 2 lecture / 2 laboratory hours

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(2 credits)  HPE 110 - Concepts of Health and Fitness
Prerequisite: ENG 033 or equivalent
Through lectures and laboratories, essential knowledge and skills in health and all dimensions of wellness are explored. Through self-assessments, students develop a wellness profile and program designed to achieve and/or maintain optimal livelong health and wellness. Physical activity is required. 1 lecture / 2 laboratory hours

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(3 credits)  HPE 111 - Living With Health
Prerequisite: ENG 034 or college-level proficiency in reading
Through self-assessments and critical thinking, students optimize their physical, psychological, social, intellectual and environmental well-being. Topics include health determinants, disease, disability, consumer education, health literacy, infectious and chronic diseases, aging, diversity, immediate and long-term effects of lifestyle choices including fitness, diet, stress management, destructive behaviors, dependency, and sexuality. 3 lecture hours

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(3 credits)  HPE 113 - Medical Terminology
Prerequisite: ENG 101 placement
Basic medical terms with an emphasis on general organizational principles. Topics include the use of prefixes, suffixes, and roots to convey meaning. Exercises provide practice with vocabulary, pronunciation, and report writing. Appropriate for students in nursing, allied health, and medical office assistant programs. 3 lecture hours

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(3 credits)  HPE 134 - Prevention, Assessment and Care of Athletic Injuries
Prerequisites: BIO 103, ENG 101 and HPE 110 or HPE 111
The art and science of athletic training with emphasis on relating theory and practice. Topics include terminology; injury prevention; and the causes, symptoms, and care of common sports injuries. 3 lecture hours

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(1 credit)  HPE 151 - Introduction to Exercise Science
A series of lectures, guest presentations, and student-initiated field interviews introduces the history and future of exercise science; the wide range of related careers; current issues in health, wellness, and fitness; and various professional and certifying organizations. 1 lecture hour

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(3 credits)  HPE 164 - Principles of Coaching
Introduces the art and science of coaching while relating theory and practice. Includes principles of coaching, management, physical conditioning, regulations, legal issues, safety, staffing, strategy, and public relations. Suitable for students contemplating further study in sports and leisure services. Prepares students for the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) Coaching Certification. 3 lecture hours

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(1 credit)  HPE 171 - Personal Fitness
Assists in the development of a personal fitness program including weight and cardiovascular fitness equipment. Emphasizes strength, flexibility, cardiovascular, and weight control. A medical history is required; a physical exam may be required. Full-time students who complete this course may use the Fitness Center free of charge. 1 lecture hour

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(1 credit)  HPE 225 - Beginning Tennis
Introduces new players to the following strokes and grips: forehand, backhand, serve, volley, lob, and overhead smash. Additionally addresses rules, scoring, tennis etiquette, and tennis vocabulary. Utilization of videotapes, practice drills, and game situations develop skills. 2 laboratory hours

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(1 credit)  HPE 226 - Intermediate and Advanced Tennis
Prerequisite: HPE 225 or permission of instructor
For students who have received formal instruction (such as HPE 225), have played competitively, or who have been playing for two or three years and can rally consistently with an opponent. Skills presented include the slice, drop shot, half volley, drop volley, offensive lob, defensive lob, and slice serves. Additionally covers footwork and strategy. 2 laboratory hours

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(3 credits)  HPE 241 - Applied Exercise Physiology
Prerequisites: BIO 103, ENG 101
Addresses anatomical, biomechanical, and physiological effects of physical activity on the human body as well as methods of assessment and how to design and implement exercise programs for individuals and groups. Lab activities include practical applications of theoretical concepts. 2 lecture / 2 laboratory hours

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(3 credits)  HPE 242 - Exercise Measurement and Prescription
Prerequisites: BIO 104, HPE 241
Emphasizes development of the protocol knowledge and skills necessary for appropriate assessments and exercise prescriptions which cater to the physical fitness needs of generally healthy populations, those with medical protocol considerations, and athletic populations. 2 lecture / 3 laboratory hours

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(3 credits)  HPE 243 - Exercise Science Field Experience
Prerequisite: HPE 242
Provides essential experiences and networking opportunities for 225 hours in a supervised exercise science setting suitable to student interests. Emphasizes career planning and the application of anatomy and physiology, basic nutrition, exercise measurement and prescription, exercise physiology, program management and promotion, and safety.

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