Health and Physical Education Courses
NOTE: This page contains all of the regular course descriptions for this discipline or program. Academic credit for each course is noted in parenthesis after the course title. Prerequisites (if any) and the general education requirements, both Core and All-College Requirements (ACRs), which each course fulfills (if any) are noted following each course description. Not all courses are offered every year. Check Merlin, our searchable course schedule, to see which courses are being offered in upcoming terms.
HPE 100 Multi-Activities (2.00)
Physician's approval required. Physical Education activity course.
HPE 101 Jogging (2.00)
Physical Education activity course.
HPE 102 Cardiovascular Cross Training (2.00)
Physical Education activity course.
HPE 103 Weight Training (2.00)
Physical Education activity course.
HPE 104 Cycling (2.00)
Physical Education activity course.
HPE 109 Downhill Skiing (2.00)
Physical Education activity course.
HPE 110 Badminton (2.00)
Physical Education activity course.
HPE 111 Bowling (2.00)
Physical Education activity course.
HPE 113 Golf (2.00)
Physical Education activity course.
HPE 114 Power Volleyball (2.00)
Physical Education activity course.
HPE 115 Rock Climbing (2.00)
Physical Education activity course.
HPE 116 Self Defense (2.00)
Physical Education activity course.
HPE 117 Racquetball (2.00)
Physical Education activity course.
HPE 118 Tennis (2.00)
Physical Education activity course.
HPE 119 Scuba Diving (2.00)
Physical Education activity course.
HPE 120 Outdoor Education (3.00)
A course designed to achieve personal growth and self-directed learning experiences through shared educational adventures in the outdoors. Emphasis is on the development of wilderness and problem-solving skills and ecological awareness in non-competitive, personal growth, cooperative activities. Physician's approval required. Physical Education activity course.
HPE 121 Wellness (3.00)
Emphasis on a holistic approach to health and wellness. Recognition of the importance of lifestyle and self-responsibility for achieving health and wellness. Development and implementation of a wellness plan with an emphasis on a cardiovascular activities program. Physician's approval required. Physical Education activity course.
HPE 124 Basketball (2.00)
Physical Education activity course.
HPE 125 Varsity Baseball (2.00)
Instructor consent required. Physical Education activity course.
HPE 126 Varsity Basketball (2.00)
Instructor consent required. Physical Education activity course.
HPE 127 Varsity Cross Country & Track (2.00)
Instructor consent required. Physical Education activity course.
HPE 128 Varsity Football (2.00)
Instructor consent required. Physical Education activity course.
HPE 129 Varsity Golf (2.00)
Instructor consent required. Physical Education activity course.
HPE 130 Varsity Soccer (2.00)
Instructor consent required. Physical Education activity course.
HPE 131 Varsity Softball (2.00)
Instructor consent required. Physical Education activity course.
HPE 132 Varsity Swimming (2.00)
Instructor consent required. Physical Education activity course.
HPE 133 Varsity Tennis (2.00)
Instructor consent required. Physical Education activity course.
HPE 134 Varsity Volleyball (2.00)
Instructor consent required. Physical Education activity course.
HPE 135 Varsity Wrestling (2.00)
Instructor consent required. Physical Education activity course.
HPE 136 Varsity Lacrosse (2.00)
Physical Education Activity Course. Instructor consent required. Physical Education activity course.
HPE 137 First Aid (2.00)
Proper techniques and methods employed through the immediate and temporary care given to an injured person.
HPE 145 Musical Theatre Dance I (2.00)
An introductory course in jazz, ballet, and tap techniques for the stage. The course includes instruction in the history and theory of musical theatre, dance, and the basic building blocks of choreography. This course assumes no prior dance experience and is open to all students interested in dance training for performance. This course may be repeated for credit once. Same as: THE 145.
HPE 150 History of Physical Education and Sport (3.00)
Consideration of historical and philosophical foundations and the effect on present day sport and physical education. Core: Social Science.
HPE 195 Motor Learning & Human Motion (3.00)
Emphasis on learning theories, motivation, and attitudes in movement skills. Basic physical laws of force and balance in human motion.
HPE 216 Advanced Self-Defense (2.00)
An advanced section designed to develop and perfect self-defense skills. Personal awareness and current laws relating to self-preservation are discussed in-depth. Individual rights and the judicial system are examined. Prerequisite: HPE 116.
HPE 220 Athletic Training Clinical Experience I (1.00)
Guided and supervised clinical experiences in recognition, evaluation, disposition, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to the physically active. This experience is completed in the NCC athletic training facilities and contracted affiliated settings. Repeatable up to a total of three credit hours. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, admitted to athletic training program.
HPE 222 Foundations of Exercise Science (3.00)
This course introduces students to the field of exercise science as as discipline and profession. Topics include the role of physical activity on morbidity and mortality, methods and techniques the fitness professional will use to develop positive lifestyle behaviors in their clients, basic components of fitness, liability concerns and considerations, professional roles and certifications, careers in fitness and health, and facility management among others. Prerequisite: HPE 137 or concurrent enrollment.
HPE 225 Introduction to Athletic Training I (3.00)
An introductory course to the profession of athletic training. Topics include history, terminology, evaluation, legal issues, insurance, emergency planning, pharmacology, and pre-participation examinations. Laboratory work includes emergency procedures, taping, and wrapping. Prerequisite: HPE 137 or concurrent enrollment.
HPE 230 Community Health (3.00)
Examines basic elements of community health education, planning, and evaluation. This analysis includes geographic, social, political, economic, epidemiologic, and health service components.
HPE 231 School Health (3.00)
Contemporary issues with a direct bearing on the school health program. Policies and practices required in meeting the health needs of today's school age population.
HPE 245 Musical Theatre Dance II (2.00)
An extension of Musical Theatre Dance I. This course has its emphasis in jazz, tap, and ballet techniques as applied to musical theatre at an intermediate level. This course also covers choreography in jazz and tap and auditioning techniques. This course may be repeated once for credit. Same as: THE 245. Prerequisite: HPE 145 or instructor consent.
HPE 246 Jazz Dance (0.00-1.50)
This course offers a concentration on jazz dance from an historical, theoretical, and performance perspective. This course builds and expands upon the jazz dance portion of HPE 245. Same as: THE 246. Prerequisite: HPE 245 or instructor consent. May be taken for 0.00 or 1.50 hours.
HPE 247 Human Anatomy (3.00)
A detailed study of anatomy of the human body. The names, locations, and functions of the structures as they relate to exercise are studied. Prerequisite: BIO 147.
HPE 248 Tap Dance (0.00-1.50)
This course offers a concentration on tap dance from an historical, theoretical, and performance perspective. This course builds and expands upon the tap dance portion of HPE 245. Same as: THE 248. Prerequisite: HPE 245 or instructor consent. May be taken for 0.00 or 1.50 hours.
HPE 250 Introduction to Sport Management (3.00)
This course is designed to be the foundation or introductory course for sport management majors. The historical development of sport management as a profession and as an academic discipline is traced. The diverse variety of opportunities in sport management is presented. Selected functional areas of contemporary sport management are surveyed relative to supervisory responsibilities of the sport management professional.
HPE 251 Introduction to Sport Management II (3.00)
This course is an examination of and extension of the introductory course and will explore concepts in facility and event management, media/public relations, ethical challenges in sport management as well as an in-depth look at intercollegiate and professional sports. Prerequisite: HPE 250.
HPE 252 Ballet (0.00-1.50)
This course offers a concentration on ballet from an historical, theoretical, and performance perspective. This course builds and expands upon the ballet portion of HPE 245. Same as: THE 252. Prerequisite: HPE 245 or instructor consent. May take for 0.00 or 1.50 hours. Instructor consent required.
HPE 254 Choreography (1.50)
A choreography workshop which explores the technique and skills required to create dance and movement for the stage. The course explores methods of approaching various types of work, from musical staging to dance numbers. Repeatable course. Same as: THE 254. Prerequisite: HPE 245 or instructor consent.
HPE 255 Coaching and Teaching Team Sports (3.00)
A study of team sports including fundamental skills, strategies, methodologies, and other procedures used on the field of play.
HPE 257 Coaching & Teaching Individual Sports (3.00)
A study of individual sports including fundamental skills, strategies, methodologies, and other procedures used on the field of play.
HPE 260 Psychological Aspects of Coaching (3.00)
An examination of the psychological principles which influence the athlete, coach, and performance.
HPE 262 Sport in Modern Society (2.00)
The study of sociological and cultural aspects of sport in modern society. Prerequisite: HPE 150.
HPE 272 Sport and Art (2.00)
This course examines the aesthetic relationships between sport and art and analyzes sport subjects and their representation in art. Topics of interest may include visual art, film, and literature. An example might be an analysis of the works of Frederic Remington, Thomas Eakins, and George Bellows and their role in the representation of American masculinity.
HPE 274 Lifeguard Training (2.00)
Red Cross certification in the proper techniques and methods employed in lifeguarding. Prerequisites: Swimming ability; CPR and first aid card required for Red Cross certification.
HPE 276 Techniques and Methods of Teaching Rhythmic Movement (3.00)
Techniques of moving to sounds and patterns with emphasis on circle, square, folk, and ballroom dancing.
HPE 279 Introduction to Water Safety (2.00)
The emphasis in this course is on basic strokes and preparation in the materials and methods of teaching aquatics. Appropriate for all swimmers; required for physical education students.
HPE 280 Human Physiology (3.00)
The study of the control and function of human organ systems. Lecture only. The course is organized around an organ system approach, beginning with cells and moving up to the more complex organ systems. Prerequisite: HPE 247.
HPE 285 Applied Anatomy and Assessment Techniques in Athletic Training (1.50)
The focus of this class is the practical study of surface anatomy. Topics include anatomical landmarks, palpation techniques, joint range of motion (active, passive, and resistive), range of motion evaluation, and manual muscle testing. Prerequisite: BIO 147.
HPE 290 Techniques and Methods of Teaching Physical Education to the Exceptional Child (3.00)
Theory and teaching of physical education activities to culturally diverse, gifted, and physically, mentally, emotionally, and learning disabled students. Prerequisite: PSY 210 or HPE 195. Req. 10 clinical hours; these hours do not count toward the 150 clinical hours required for teacher certification. Must be admitted to Teacher Education Program. Background check required.
HPE 297 Internship (0.00-9.00)
Instructor consent required.
HPE 299 Independent Study (1.00-9.00)
Instructor consent required.
HPE 300 Curriculum Design in Physical Education (3.00)
This course actively engages students in the curriculum design process by studying the philosophical bases, objectives, selection, and sequencing of activities, materials, and evaluation of various curriculums. Corequisite: EDN 302. Must be admitted to Teacher Education Program.
HPE 310 Measurement & Evaluation (3.00)
This course is designed to aid students in gaining knowledge about the skills in measurement processes and techniques, particularly as they relate to physical education. Prerequisite: Admittance to Teacher Education Program.
HPE 317 Kinesiology (3.00)
Analysis of human muscular movement and methods of correcting individual defects. Prerequisite: HPE 247.
HPE 320 Sport and Recreation Marketing (3.00)
This course is designed to assist students in creating and critiquing marketing, promotion and public relation efforts specific to sport. Emphasis will be placed on the five p's of sport marketing: price, promotion, product, place and public relations.
HPE 322 Sport Law and Organization (3.00)
This course is designed to provide students the requisite knowledge of legal issues surrounding sport and the sporting industry. Topics include negligence, liability, and waivers; the application of federal legislation, including Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act; social issues such as drug testing and hazing; employment law; and risk management. Students are provided a synopsis of applicable case law to support the issues and legislation presented. Prerequisites: BUS 105, HPE 250, HPE 251.
HPE 325 Introduction to Athletic Training II (3.00)
A continuation of HPE 225. Topics include protective equipment, nutrition, strength and conditioning, drugs, ergogenic aids, and environmental illness. Laboratory work includes equipment fitting, taping, and bracing. Prerequisite: HPE 225.
HPE 330 Athletic Training: Clinical Experiences II (1.00)
Guided and supervised clinical experiences in recognition, evaluation, disposition, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to the physically active. This experience is completed in the NCC athletic facilities and contracted affiliated settings. Repeatable up to a total of three credit hours. Prerequisite: Three terms of HPE 220.
HPE 331 Curriculum Development, Methods, and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education (3.00)
A development of skills in planning, implementing and evaluating the curriculum design process by studying the philosophical bases, objectives, selection, and sequencing of activities, materials and evaluation of various curriculums with particular emphasis on comprehensive school health programs and health instruction. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program.
HPE 340 Assessment of Lower Extremity and Back Injuries and Conditions (3.00)
A study of the anatomy, mechanism, etiology, pathology, evaluative techniques and initial management of injuries/conditions to the lower extremity and back. Prerequisites: HPE 247, HPE 285.
HPE 341 Assessment of Upper Extremity, Head and Neck Injuries and Conditions. (3.00)
A study of the anatomy, mechanism, etiology, pathology, evaluative techniques and initial management of injuries/conditions to the upper extremity, head and neck. Prerequisites: HPE 247, HPE 285.
HPE 347 Physiology of Exercise (3.00)
Emphasis on cardiovascular efficiency, energy metabolism, fitness, training, fatigue, and recovery. Prerequisites: HPE 247, HPE 280.
HPE 350 Medical Aspects of Sports Medicine (3.00)
A survey of skin conditions; disease; conditions affecting the digestive system, reproductive system, endocrine system, respiratory system, and cardiovascular system; special populations; and congenital conditions. Additional topics include pharmacology and counseling/psychosocial interventions. A lecture format is used, with guest speakers on several topics. Prerequisite: HPE 325.
HPE 351 Athletic Training Administration (3.00)
An examination of the methods and strategies in the planning, coordination, and supervision of an athletic training program. Topics include professional development, leadership and ethics, program development and management, facility planning and management, record keeping/information management, insurance, legal issues, emergency planning, and pre-participation examinations. Prerequisite: HPE 325.
HPE 352 Advanced Concepts of Health (3.00)
Covers the scope of vital health issues, the potential for prevention, the role of education, and the need to deal with health problems within the context of the entire health care system. Prerequisite: HPE 121.
HPE 354 Applied Nutrition and Body Weight Management (3.00)
Individuals who are prescribing fitness programming must understand the concepts associated with managing a healthy weight. This course explores the effects of body composition and nutrition on aspects of health, performance, and injury prevention. Tools for assessment of body composition and methods of programming for gaining lean body mass or losing body fat are discussed. Prerequisites: BCM 140, HPE 347.
HPE 360 Sport in Society (3.00)
An historical study of sport across time and cultures. A comparative analysis of sport and its uses in ancient, medieval, and modern societies is undertaken. Work-leisure patterns that developed over the course of American history are examined. Primary consideration of the urban, industrial, and commercial processes that contributed to culture formation with particular emphases on class and gender relations, commercialized leisure practices, and the impact of the mass media in the formation of value systems. Same as: SOA 360. ACR: Intercultural.
HPE 362 Sport, Politics, and Power (2.00)
This course is designed to examine the uses of sport as a political tool in the creation of, maintenance of, or resistance to power in both global and local spheres.
HPE 397 Internship (0.00-9.00)
Instructor consent required.
HPE 399 Independent Study (1.00-9.00)
Instructor consent required.
HPE 410 Fitness Evaluation (3.00)
Comparison of fitness tests and techniques followed in schools, health/fitness clubs, and cardiac rehabilitation programs. Development of fitness assessment proficiencies and certification requirements of various certifying boards. Practical fieldwork. Exposure to fitness computer software programs. Prerequisites: HPE 247, HPE 347.
HPE 420 Exercise Program for the Fitness Professional (3.00)
A thorough study of the techniques used to design exercise programs for improvement of muscular system and cardiovascular system performance. The focus of the class is exercise prescription for the general adult population, however special populations will be examined. Topics include designing programs to enhance speed, agility, strength, power endurance, and hypertrophy. Body weight management programs and nutritional interventions are discussed. The proper use of medicine balls, kettle bells, therapeutic balls, and elastic tubing and bands is also discussed. Prerequisites: HPE 247, HPE 317, HPE 347, HPE 410.
HPE 425 Therapeutic Modalities (3.00)
A study of the theoretical and practical principles underlying the use of therapeutic modalities, including indications, contraindications, precautions, and physiological effects. Proficiency in selection and application of appropriate therapeutic modalities is evaluated. Prerequisites: HPE 247, HPE 280, HPE 285.
HPE 430 Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation (3.00)
An examination of the role therapeutic exercise and rehabilitative techniques play in the care and management of injuries and conditions. Topics include measurement in rehabilitation, principles of rehabilitation, classification of exercises, and program development. Prerequisites: HPE 247, HPE 280, HPE 285.
HPE 440 Athletic Training Clinical Experience III (1.00)
Guided and supervised clinical experiences in recognition, evaluation, disposition, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to the physically active. This experience is completed in the NCC athletic training facilities and contracted affiliated settings. Repeatable up to a total of three credit hours. Prerequisite: Three terms of HPE 330.
HPE 497 Internship (0.00-9.00)
Instructor consent required.
HPE 499 Independent Study (1.00-9.00)
Instructor consent required.