modified game. They will also develop the exam under the supervision of the instructor. Progression, age-appropriate activities, risk management, and teaching fundamentals are areas of emphasis.
HP332 Sports Law (2) A study of the practitioner’s role in the relationship between physical activity and legal issues. Research and discussion of court cases, and development of legal documents are a primary emphasis. Analysis of the legal aspects of sports, athletics, and other physical activity in contemporary society. Particular emphasis is given tort liability and risk management in coaching sport and teaching physical education. (Fall, even year)
HP333 Program Planning, Methods and Material (3) An in-depth study of the process of developing teaching strategies and programs in physical education, sports, fitness and recreational services and management. Emphasis is given to theories, principles and methods of planning programs, development of objectives and preparation, and use of materials and resources. (Fall)
HP342 Kinesiology (2) A scientific study of human movement, emphasizing the structure and mechanical function of the skeletal and muscular systems as they relate to movement skills. Prerequisite: SC 334. (Fall, odd year)
HP352 Organization and Administration in Physical Education and Fitness (2) A study of policies, procedures and current trends in organizing and administering physical education, fitness, and recreation programs. Aspects include legal provisions, finance, public relations and communication, personal and government regulations, departmental organization and administrative practices. Prerequisite: HP 202. (Fall, odd year)
HP353 ML/HS Content Methods Physical Education (3) This course is designed to aid students in understanding, developing, and implementing the process of curriculum design, teaching procedures, strategies, and program development in middle and high
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school level physical education departments. Emphasis is given to the principles and methods in planning, development of goals, objectives, preparation and use of materials and procedures in the class setting. Prerequisite: current enrollment in ED 322 Instructional Alignment II or consent of director. (Spring)
HP361 Fitness and Conditioning (1) This is a course for the students who desire to direct individuals or group exercise programs. Fitness concepts and methods of exercise will be discussed. Exercise protocol and program development will be learned as will the steps to evaluate and monitor. Students will learn the liability issues involved and the options behind certification. This course is a prerequisite for the HP 321 courses where the student will assist an instructor who is teaching a fitness course.
HP362AQ Teaching Aquatics (2) This course is designed to enhance the student’s ability to teach water safety and basic swimming lessons. Students will learn a variety of swimming strokes, how to teach children to swim, and rudiments of water safety. Students who successfully meet the Water Safety Instructors (WSI) standards will earn their WSI certificate.
HP381 Coaching Athletics and Sports (1) Emphasis on analysis of fundamental skill development and team play, player selection, strategy, rules, planning and conducting practice sessions, coaching methods, conditioning, game preparation and team management. Attendance at appropriate sport clinics and instructor approval is required. Prerequisite: Upper division standing and related HP activity course or consent of instructor. (Fall and Spring) HP 381BK Coaching Basketball (1) HP 381BB Coaching Baseball (1) HP 381FB Coaching Football (1) HP 381SO Coaching Soccer (1) HP 381SB Coaching Softball (1) HP 381SW Coaching Swimming (1) HP 381TR Coaching Track (1) HP 381VB Coaching Volleyball (1) HP 381W Coaching Wrestling (1)
HP404 Internship: Coaching (4)