Note:  All courses listed here may not be available every semester.  See schedule of courses for courses available in the upcoming semester.

HPED 143 Health and Wellness
Dr. Robert Kostelnik  bkostel@iup.edu Office Phone 724-357-7645
Dr. Robert Alman  balman@iup.edu  Office Phone 724-357-8614

This course is designed to provide an overview of personal health and wellness.  Emphasis will be given to the major components of a healthy lifestyle and reduction of major risk factors for chronic degenerative diseases.  Topical areas include, but are not limited to, exercise and fitness, nutrition, smoking, alcohol, substance use and abuse, stress management, emotional wellness, sexuality and sexually transmitted diseases.  In addition, the student will be guided in the development of individualized wellness planning.
 

HPED 292 Introduction to Sport Management
Dr. Richard Hsiao  hsiao@iup.edu  Office Phone 724-357-0123

Introduces the theories and practices in the field of sport management.  Emphasis is on management principles, leadership competencies, ethical principles, and governance in the sport industry.  An introduction of sport marketing, sport finance, and sport law is provided.
 

HPED 412 Physical Activity and Stress Management
Dr. Robert Alman  balman@iup.edu  Office Phone 724-357-8614

Acquisition of necessary understanding of anxiety and stress, their nature, place in society, and intervention strategies as they related to physical activity.

HPED 641 Organization and Administration of Aquatic Programs
Dr. Richard Hsiao  hsiao@iup.edu  Office Phone 724-357-0123

Examines the organization of planning, design, and operation of swimming pools, waterfront facilities, and related equipment necessary for the aquatic administrator.
 

HPED 642 Design and Operation of Aquatic Facilities
Dr. Richard Hsiao  hsiao@iup.edu  Office phone 724-357-0123

Elements and principles of planning, design, and operation of swimming pools, waterfront facilities, and related equipment necessary for the aquatic administrator.

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