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| HPE 101 - Foundatn Health Related Fitnes |
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Foundations Of Health Related Fitness Prerequisite: None Note: This course plus two courses numbered between HPE 110 and HPE 191 will satisfy the GER Physical Education requirement. This course presents information relating to exercise physiology, nutrition, and use of leisure time to provide a basic understanding of the functions of physical activity in the life of the individual. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Kinesiology and Physical Educ Department Course Attributes: CSUS Common Course, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 102 - Healthy Weight Management |
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Healthy Weight Management. Satisfies part of GER VB. Students who take 102 will need to take one additional activity course to fulfill GER VB. An alternate program for the overweight in place of HPE 101, presents information relating to: exercise physiology, nutrition, and use of leisure time. 2.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Team Taught, Lecture Kinesiology and Physical Educ Department Course Attributes: CSUS Common Course, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 103 - Foundatn Health Fitness/Compre |
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Foundations Of Health Related Fitness: Comprehensive Prerequisite: None Note: This course plus one course numbered between HPE 110 and HPE 191 will satisfy the GER physical education requirement. A survey of the basic concepts important in developing a physically active way of life. Includes extensive experience in a variety of sports and physical fitness activities. Presents information relating to exercise physiology, nutrition and use of leisure time. 2.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Kinesiology and Physical Educ Department Course Attributes: GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 104 - Foundatn Of Health & Wellness |
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Foundations Of Health And Wellness Prerequisite: None Students who complete HPE 108 may not register for HPE 104. Students will develop scientifically-based understandings of the physiological, genetic, behavioral, social and cultural factors that support health and wellness. Upon completion of this requirement students will be able to: 1. Understand various challenges to human health and wellness, including an understanding of health risks; 2. Describe health promotion and illness prevention through study of nutrition, fitness, stress management, or other action strategies; 3. Demonstrate an understanding of themselves as active agents in their own health; and 4. Develop personal goals and programs for health and wellness using knowledge based upon principles from epidemiology, nutrition, kinesiology and other health sciences. Must be completed within the first 60 credits. 2.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Online Education Department Course Attributes: LAC T1HW-Health & Wellness |
| HPE 108 - Health & Wellness: Activity |
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Health and Wellness: Activity Prerequisites: None Students who have completed HPE 104 may not register for HPE 108. Students will develop scientifically-based understandings of the physiological, genetic, behavioral, social and cultural factors that support health and wellness. Upon completion of this requirement students will be able to : 1. Understand various challenges to human health and wellness, including an understanding of health risks; 2. Describe health promotion and illness prevention through study of nutrition, fitness, stress management, or other action strategies; 3. Demonstrate an understanding of themselves as active agents in their own health; and 4. Develop personal goals and programs for health and wellness using knowledge based upon principles from epidemiology, nutrition, kinesiology and other health sciences. Must be completed within the first 60 credits. 2.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department Course Attributes: LAC T1HW-Health & Wellness |
| HPE 110 - Aerobics For Fitness |
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Aerobics For Fitness Prerequisite: None For students seeking physical fitness development through aerobic and flexibility training. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 112 - Aerobics For Exercise-Advanced |
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Aerobics For Fitness: Advanced Prerequisite: None Advanced class for students seeking physical fitness development through aerobic and flexibility training. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 113 - Hip Hop Aerobic Dance |
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Hip Hop Aerobic Dance Prerequisites: None Students will perform sustained bouts of fundamental dance combinations to popular music at a high level of energy expenditure in a group setting. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 114 - Fitness-Walking |
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Fitness Walking Prerequisite: None Designed to familiarize students with a life-long fitness activity to enhance cardio-respiratory endurance and body composition. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 115 - Martial Arts-Stick Fencing |
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Martial Arts - Stick Fencing Beginner level study of this Filipino martial art. Includes the teaching of the use of throws, strikes, kicks, and self-defense, including the philosophy of empowerment through self-improvement. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity |
| HPE 116 - Trail Walking |
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Trail Walking Prerequisite: None Field experiences in hiking and distance walking on local wooded trails, involving map reading and orientation, with an emphasis on group and self-reliance. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 117 - Jogging for Beginners |
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Cruising: Walk/Run For Fitness Prerequisite: None Walk-running, or "cruising", is a merging of walking and running programs for beginning levels of fitness; programs are individualized but use alternating bouts of walking and running as interval training to build toward continuous running. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 118 - Adventure Running |
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Adventure Running Prerequisite: None Field experiences using different environments and running surfaces, stressing the physical, mental and social experiences related to distance running. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 120 - Tennis I |
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Tennis I Prerequisite: None Covers basic forehand and backhand drives, volley, lob, overhead and serve; also rules scoring, and basic strategies of singles and doubles; designed for beginning players who have little or no tennis experience. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 121 - Tennis II |
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Tennis II Prerequisite: HPE 120 or Permission of Instructor Reviews the basic strokes of Tennis I. Emphasizes intermediate play and strategy for both singles and doubles. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 124 - Badminton |
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Badminton Prerequisite: None Teaches the service, smash, clear and drop shots, as well as rules and strategies of singles and doubles. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 125 - Ballroom Dancing |
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Ballroom Dancing I A beginning course in fundamentals of six (6) Ballroom Dances. Includes techniques of leading and following and moving as a couple. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity |
| HPE 126 - Zumba |
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Zumba Prerequisites: None Zumba is a South-American inspired dance physical fitness course that incorporates Latin and international music and dance forms such as cumbia, merengue, salsa and calypso. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity |
| HPE 127 - Cardio Kick Boxing |
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Cardio Kick Boxing A cardio conditioning course that includes work in general boxing techniques, muscle conditioning, flexibility training and a basic understanding of cardio-respiratory conditioning and muscular skeletal structure. 1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity |
| HPE 128 - Racquetball |
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Racquetball Prerequisite: None Provides instruction and practice in basic racquetball skills, rules and strategies for singles, three-way, and doubles play. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 129 - STRONG by Zumba |
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1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department |
| HPE 130 - Weight Training |
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Weight Training Prerequisite: None Instruction and practice in fitness activities with emphasis on strength development, isotonic, isometric and isokinetic activities are included. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 132 - Body Conditioning |
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Body Conditioning Prerequisite: None This course includes work in body toning, flexibility training, and general physical conditioning for individuals who wish to practice a form of resistance training without using weights. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 136 - Introduction to Jujutsu |
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Introduction To Jujutsu Pre-requisites: None 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 138 - Rape Aggression Defense |
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Rape Aggression Defense Prerequisite: None This course is an educational empowerment program which teaches realistic self-defense, risk reduction, and risk avoidance tactics and techniques and covers skills and strategies for rape prevention. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 140 - Yoga |
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Yoga Prerequisites: None This course will introduce yoga postures and breathing techniques to improve personal wellness and aid in stress reduction. It aims to acquaint the participant with the harmonizing relationship of the mind, body, emotions, and spirit, while increasing flexibility, strength, and mindfulness. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 141 - Kung Fu |
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Kung Fu Prerequisite: None Beginner level study of this Asian martial art teaching the use of throws, strikes, kicks, and self-defense, including the philosophy of empowerment through self-improvement. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 142 - Tae Kwon Do |
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Tae Kwon Do Prerequisite: None This course provides an introduction to the martial art of Tae Kwon Do to include history, philosophy and basic skills techniques. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 143 - Tai Chi |
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Tai Chi Prerequisite: None Tai Chi is a series of slow moving exercise forms for individuals who wish to practice a less strenuous fitness program. Tai Chi improves balance, tones the body, reduces stress, and promotes longevity. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 144 - Bowling |
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Bowling Prerequisite: None Teaches basic ten-pin bowling skills, scoring, handicapping and league play format. Classes meet off campus at local bowling lanes, equipment provided; fee required. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 145 - Pilates |
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Pilates Prerequisite: None Study of the basic principles and essential components of Pilates exercise. Designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body through systematic movement and breathing patterns. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 146 - Handball |
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Handball Prerequisite: None Provides instruction and practice in basic four-wall handball skills, rules and strategies for singles, 3-way and doubles; equipment provided. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 147 - Pilates Power |
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1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department |
| HPE 148 - Canoeing And Kayaking |
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Canoeing And Kayaking Prerequisite: None Designed to introduce the many different types of recreational boat paddling available. Recreational as well as racing canoes and kayaks will be utilized; equipment provided; fee required. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours), Studio (6 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 150 - Swimming For Non-Swimmers |
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Swimming For Non-Swimmers Prerequisite: None For students who cannot swim across a pool. Stresses safety and comfort in the water. Covers basic front and back strokes, floating and treading water; also feet-first and head-first entries. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 151 - Swimming I: Beginning Swimming |
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Swimming I: Beginning Swimming Prerequisite: None Basic swimming for fitness is introduced. Covers basic front and back strokes, floating and treading as well as feet-first and head-first entries. For the beginning swimmer who has minimal swimming skills. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, CSUS Common Course, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 152 - Swimming II: Intermediate Swim |
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Swimming II: Intermediate Swimming Prerequisite: None Covers skills of the front, back, and breast strokes, and diving. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 155 - Open Water Scuba Diving |
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Open Water Scuba Diving Prerequisite: None This course provides basic information and skills for safe exploration of the underwater environment using self- contained underwater breathing apparatus. Successful completion of the course earns lifetime worldwide PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) certification. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 157 - Water Aerobics |
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Water Aerobics Prerequisite: None Designed to introduce a fitness activity with minimal stress to the joints of the body; suited to everyone, but especially those individuals who have an injury or limitations that may impede abilities outside the water. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 159 - Aerobic Lap Swimming |
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Aerobic Lap Swimming Prerequisite: None Cardio-respiratory conditioning through distance swimming. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 175 - Golf: Beginner |
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Golf: Beginner Prerequisite: None Covers the fundamentals of the complete swing, golf course etiquette, golf rules. Classes meet off campus at local golf course; equipment provided; fee required. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 176 - Golf: Intermediate |
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Golf: Intermediate Prerequisite: None This course builds upon a basic foundation of golf skills previously developed in Golf: Beginning (HPE 175) or outside of class and includes refinement of the golf swing and course strategies, etiquette and rules; fee required. 1.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 190 - Special Sport/Fitness Activity |
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Special Sport/Fitness Activity Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chairperson Opportunity to obtain credit for instruction in physical activities not offered in the above-listed activities. 1.000 TO 2.000 Credit hours 3.000 TO 6.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Studio (3 Hours) Education Department Course Attributes: Activity, GER VB-Health & Physical Educ |
| HPE 1XX - Health & Phys. Ed. Elective |
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Health & Phys. Ed. Elective Prerequisite: Transfer Credit Evaluation Only 0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 200 - Special Topics |
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Special Topics 1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 201 - Current Issues in Health Educ |
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Current Issues In Health Education Prerequisite: None. Formerly Health Dynamics. Included are the issues of drugs, mental health, alcohol, smoking, birth control, abortion, sexually transmitted diseases, weight control, marriage and the family, and AIDS education. Satisfies Connecticut State requirements for the Initial Educator Certificate. 1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Online Education Department |
| HPE 207 - Nutrition Across The Lifespan |
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Nutrition Across The Lifespan Prerequisite: None An introductory course designed to provide students with an understanding of the relationship between nutrition and the human physiological process. The macronutrients and the micronutrients will be studied within the context of nutritional problems and issues related to health promotion. Assessment of personal nutritional status is included. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 210 - Personal Health |
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Personal Health Prerequisite: None Concerned with physiological and psychological topics pertinent to the basic personal health of the college student. Includes such issues as drugs, mental health, alcohol, smoking, birth control, abortion, sexually transmitted diseases, weight control, marriage and the family, and AIDS education. Satisfies Connecticut State Requirements for the Initial Educator Certificate. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Online Education Department |
| HPE 230 - Intro To Physical Education |
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Introduction To Physical Education Prerequisite: None Designed to introduce students to professional aspects of physical education. Includes historical highlights and role of physical education in present society, and philosophical and scientific principles which serve as foundations for this subject. Acquaints students with professional organizations, literature, and career opportunities. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 240 - Intro PE Curriculum Materials |
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Introduction To Curriculum Materials In Physical Education
Prerequisite: None Introduction to curriculum models, teaching styles, and lesson planning through the development and assessment of physical education motor skill and physical fitness competencies. This course is a prerequisite for all HPE 300 and 400 level courses for physical education teacher education candidates. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Studio (3 Hours) Education Department |
| HPE 245 - Intro Hlth Edu & Hlth Promotn |
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Introduction to Health Education and Health Promotion Prereq:Student must receive a C or higher in HPE 210 This course focuses on the introduction to health education and health promotion primarily for PreK-12 students. This course includes the National Health Education Standards. Satisfies Connecticut State requirements for the cross endorsement for health/physical education certificate. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 250 - Lifeguard Training |
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Lifeguard Training Prerequisite: None Provides skill instruction and practice in aquatic safety, equipment based rescues, spinal injury management, and post-rescue care; leads to American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, includes First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Fee required. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department Course Attributes: CSUS Common Course |
| HPE 255 - Water Safety Instructor |
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Water Safety Instructor Prerequisite: None Professional Course For the advanced swimmer. American Red Cross WSI certification available. Fee required. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 290 - Special Sports/Fitness Activit |
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1.000 TO 2.000 Credit hours 3.000 TO 6.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Private Lesson - 1 hour Education Department |
| HPE 2XX - Health & Phys. Ed. Elective |
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Health & Phys. Ed. Elective Prerequisite: Transfer Credit Evaluation Only 0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 300 - Adventure Education |
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Skills & Pedagogy Of Adventure Education Prerequisites: None This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills required to organize a safe and effective adventure education program for school or community recreation programs. The course will provide students with the experience of planning, implementing, participating in, and evaluating a variety of activities using the adventure programming model. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 310 - Alcohol And Drugs |
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Alcohol/Drugs in Amer.Sch/Colleges:Impact on Health,Wellness
Prerequisite: None This course will examine current theories, practices and risk reduction strategies related to alcohol consumption and other drug use (AOD) in schools and colleges. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 311 - Community Health & Wellness |
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Community Health And Wellness Prerequisites: None An introduction to the organizations and programs that provide for public health and wellness at a global and local community level. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 312 - Group Dynamics In Health Ed |
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Group Dynamics In Health Education Prerequisite: None Provides participants with an opportunity to study how to implement group theory and related group dynamics to promote education. Through various health topics and issues, students will be introduced to group theory, group dynamics, interpersonal interactions, effective group participation, group facilitation and leadership styles to help them develop the skills needed to work effectively with small groups to promote health education. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 314 - Disability Sport |
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Disability Sport Prerequisite: LAC student with T1A, T1LT, T1H, or T1SS course. Co-requisite: HPE 315 Provides an awareness and understanding of disability sport through lecture and activity. Disability rights, laws, and theories specifically related to sports is a primary focus to explore the intersections of athletic competition and disability. Students will be exposed to several Paralympic and disability sports, as well as the background, historical context, and classification process of these sports. Participation in several Paralympic and disability sports, ranging from wheelchair basketball to goalball, is a required part of the course. Students will also participate in practical experiences. Interested students can pursue the opportunity to become Certified Adaptive Recreation and Sports Specialists through content received in this course. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department Course Attributes: LAC T2CP-Cultural Perspective |
| HPE 315 - Adapted Physical Education |
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Adapted Physical Education Prerequisites: HPE 361, 362 and 413 Provides an awareness and understanding of the individual differences among individuals with disabilities. Pedagogical skills and adapting instruction to meet the needs of all individuals in physical education is a primary focus. Assessment, individualized educational planning, delivery of services, developmental and prescriptive teaching and advocacy for individuals with disabilities are content areas. Students are required to participate in work experience. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 318 - Anatomy & Physiology I |
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Anatomy & Physiology I Prerequisite: HPE 215 or HSC 215 NOTE: There is a $50 lab fee for this course. A detailed study of the human organism according to levels of chemical and structural organization with special reference to cytology, histology, and organs of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory and endocrine systems. The laboratory exercises provide a foundation of experiences in these topics. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Laboratory, Lecture, Lecture and Lab Education Department |
| HPE 319 - Anatomy & Physiology II |
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Anatomy & Physiology II Prerequisite: HPE 318 or HSC 318 NOTE: There is a $50 lab fee for this course. A detailed study of the human organism according to levels of chemical and structural organization with special reference to cytology, histology, and organs of the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive and reproductive systems, and genetics. The laboratory exercises provide a foundation of experiences in these topics. 0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 OR 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 OR 3.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Laboratory, Lecture, Lecture and Lab Education Department |
| HPE 325 - Holistic Health |
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Holistic Health Prerequisite: None Overview of holistic health with emphasis on the assessment of personal wellness, planning for healthy living, and the mind-body connection. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 326 - Stress Management |
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Stress Management Prerequisite: None This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive approach to stress management that is proactive and motivating. The purpose is to gain a foundation for creating and implementing plans for recognizing the causes of stress and applying effective coping skills and relaxation techniques and to begin a process towards lifelong stress management. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Online Education Department |
| HPE 327 - Human Sexuality for Educators |
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Human Sexuality for Educators Prerequisite:None This course is designed for the student who intends to concentrate on in-depth knowledge of the current approaches to the study and teaching of human sexuality in education. Emphasis will be placed on exploring methodologies available for teaching sexuality education, understanding the role of the educator, and the examination of sensitive issues and materials. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 328 - Applied Anatomy And Physiology |
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Applied Anatomy And Physiology Prerequisite: None The structure of the human body and the mechanical aspects of human motion. Emphasis placed upon the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems as they relate to movement. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 329 - Physiological Basis/Movement |
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The Physiological Basis Of Movement Prerequisite: HPE 328 The function of the human body as it relates to movement. Emphasis on fundamental physiological processes involving bioenergetics, endocrinology, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neuromuscular physiology as they pertain to physical activity. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 331 - Organize/Administer Physcl Edu |
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Organization/Administration Of Physical Education Prerequisite: SLM 250 and HPE 361 Principles and methods of organization and administration of school based programs. Special attention to development of policies, scheduling, choice of activities, purchases and care of equipment, athletic management and budgeting. Writing intensive. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department Course Attributes: Writing Intensive |
| HPE 335 - Tech And Assessment in PE |
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Technology In Physical Activity Assessment Prerequisite: HPE 361, 362, and 413 Provides the professional student with a practical guide emphasizing the knowledge and competencies for effective testing, measuring, and evaluating school and community physical education and fitness programs. This course will now focus on effective uses of technology and software applications for the assessment of physical fitness and sport skills. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 340 - Intro To Health Curriculum |
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Introduction To Health Curriculum Prereq: Student must receive a C or higher in HPE 245. This course addresses the Comprehensive School Health Education curriculum design, instruction, and assessment for the K-12 grade levels. This course includes the National Health Education Standards. This course satisfies Connecticut State requirements for the cross endorsement for health/physical education certificate. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 360 - Curriculum Materials P.E |
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Curriculum Materials: Physical Education Prerequisites: None A brief overview of physical education activities appropriate for use in the elementary schools. 1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 361 - Individual Activities And Game |
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Individual Activities And Games Prerequisite: HPE 329, 363, 368 & 401 Professional Activity Course A course in physical education pedagogy emphasizing teaching methods and materials in individual activities, games and sports; tennis, golf, archery, fitness walking, badminton, swimming, track and field, outdoor pursuits. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Lecture with Increased FLC Education Department Course Attributes: Middle Level Writing Intensive |
| HPE 362 - Team Activities And Games |
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Team Activities And Games Prerequisite: HPE 329, 363, 368 and 401 Professional Activity Course A course in physical education pedogogy emphasizing teaching methods and materials in team activities, games and sports; basketball, soccer, flag football, softball, baseball, floor hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, team handball, ultimate frisbee. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Lecture with Increased FLC Education Department |
| HPE 363 - Elem School Activities/Games |
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Elementary School Activities And Games Prerequisite: HPE 230 Professional Activity Course A course in physical education pedagogy emphasizing the varied teaching methods and materials in individual and group activities and games appropriate for the elementary school: fundamental movement concepts and skills, moving with small equipment, educational games and sport lead-ups, skill themes, educational gymnastics. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Lecture with Increased FLC Education Department |
| HPE 364 - Early Childhood Physical Educ |
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3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 368 - Educ Dance/Gym,Stunts/Tumble |
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Educational Dance and Gymnastics, Stunts & Tumbling Prerequisite: HPE 230 Professional Activity Course A course in physical education pedogogy emphasizing teaching methods and materials in educational dance, creative rhythms, and gymnastics, stunts and tumbling 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 3XX - Health & Phys. Ed. Elective |
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Health & Phys. Ed. Elective Prerequisite: Transfer Credit Evaluation Only 0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 400 - Special Topics |
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Special Topics 1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 401 - Motor Development |
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Motor Development Prerequisite: None Provides opportunities to observe, interpret and formulate instructional decisions regarding basic movement patterns. Mechanical principles governing human movement, principles of skill acquisition and evaluation of movement are presented. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 404 - Gross Motor Devlpmt-Yng Chldrn |
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Gross Motor Development - Young Children Prerequisite: Department Chair Approval This course is designed to introduce concepts of motor development and physical activity in infants, toddlers, preschool children, and young sclool age children to prospective teacher candidates. Teacher candidates will examine changes in human motor behavior across these periods of the lifespan, and the factors that contribute to those changes. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 410 - International Dimensions PE |
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International Dimensions Of Physical Education Prerequisite: None This practicum course is conducted in a foreign country and focuses on physical education, athletic and recreation programs, practices and trends in the host country. 1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 413 - Physiology Of Exercise |
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Physiology Of Exercise Prerequisite: HPE 328 and 329 Study of physiological changes in the human organism due to physical exercise, conditions that affect these changes, and ways they may be controlled. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 437 - Current Issues In Physical Edu |
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Current Issues In Physical Education Prerequisites: 3.0 Grade Average, 60+ Credits Earned This seminar course will focus on the most recent trends, ideas and developments in physical education. Topics will vary. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
| HPE 438 - Issues Health Sciences Seminar |
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Current Issues in Health Sciences Seminar Prerequisite: HPE 215 or HSC 215 and ANT 302 or HSC 302 and LAC student with at least two Tier II courses or ELAC student. Current Topics in Health Sciences Seminar explores a wide- variety of issues pertinent to individual and societal health. Topics include nutrition, genetics, exercise, sleep, and obesity. Current Topics is designed as a writing-intensive, Liberal Arts Tier III independent Inquiry course. This course is not repeatable. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Kinesiology and Physical Educ Department Course Attributes: LAC T3-LiberalArts Experience, Writing Intensive |
| HPE 441 - Teach/Organize/Admin Elem PE |
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Teaching, Organization, Administration-Elementary School PE
Prerequisite: HPE 361, 362, 413 and CARE admit Planning, organizing, administering and conducting a program of physical education in the elementary school. This seminar course is conducted in an elementary school setting. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department Course Attributes: Education Certification Course |
| HPE 445 - Teach,Organiz,Administer 2ndry |
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Teaching, Organization, Administration-Secondary PE Prerequisite: HPE 361, 362, 413 and CARE Admit Planning, organizing, administering and conducting a program of physical education in the secondary school. This seminar is conducted in a secondary school setting. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department Course Attributes: Education Certification Course |
| HPE 448 - Teach Health in Secondary Sch |
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Seminar: Teaching Health In The Secondary Schools Prereq:Student must receive a C or higher in HPE 340 Practicum experience in curriculum design, methods and materials of health instruction in schools. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Seminar Education Department |
| HPE 475 - Student Teaching (PreK-12) |
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Student Teaching (PreK-12) Prerequisites: Admission to the Teacher Education Program, Approval of Field Experience Coordinator Full-time teaching experience for physical education major for PreK-12 certification. Graded on credit/no credit basis. 9.000 Credit hours 25.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Student Teaching Education Department Course Attributes: Education Certification Course, Liberal Arts Work |
| HPE 476 - Student Teaching Seminar |
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Student Teaching Seminar Prerequisite: Must be taken with Student Teaching ,Instructor permission required. This course is designed to enhance the student teaching experience by assisting students in "bridging the gap" between the "theory" of the university coursework and the "practice" of the public school experience. This course will also prepare students in the many expectations that beginning teachers will face in their first years as a physical educator including the B.E.S.T. program and the portfolio requirements. This course must be taken in conjunction with HPE 475 Student Teaching. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Seminar Education Department Course Attributes: Education Certification Course, LAC T3-LiberalArts Experience, Writing Intensive |
| HPE 480 - Independent Study |
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Independent Study Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chairperson For those students who wish to pursue independent research and writing. 1.000 TO 6.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 6.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study Education Department |
| HPE 490 - Department Internship in PE |
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Department Internship in Physical Education Prerequisite: None Note: This course may be repeated for credit to a maximum of 3 credits. Opportunity to gain on-campus experience in teaching or supervising physical education activity under the guidance of a faculty member in the Health and Physical Education Department. 1.000 TO 12.000 Credit hours 2.000 TO 24.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Internship Education Department Course Attributes: Liberal Arts Work |
| HPE 491 - Univ. Internship in Phys. Ed. |
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University Internship in Physical Education Prerequisite: None Note: This course may be repeated for credit to a maximum of 3 credits. Opportuntity to gain on-campus experience in teaching, coaching, administration, or supervising physical education activity under the guidance of a university faculty or staff member. 1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 2.000 TO 6.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Internship Education Department Course Attributes: Liberal Arts Work |
| HPE 492 - Prof. Internship in Phsy. Educ |
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Professional Internship in Physical Education Prerequisites: None Opportunity to gain off-campus experience in teaching, coaching, administration, or supervising physical education activity under the guidance of an external agency supervisor or professional. 1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 2.000 TO 6.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Internship Education Department Course Attributes: Liberal Arts Work |
| HPE 4XX - Health & Phys. Ed. Elective |
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Health & Phys. Ed. Elective Prerequisite: Transfer Credit Evaluation Only 0.500 TO 6.000 Credit hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Education Department |
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