2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Credit designation at right of title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (sh) semester hours of credit per semester.
HPED: Health and Physical Education
Department of Health and Physical Education
College of Health and Human Services
0c-2l-1sh
Fundamentals and techniques of swimming and fitness.
HPED 124 Fitness Through Dance
0c-2l-1sh
A physical fitness development course for men and women that employs a combination of exercises and dance techniques performed to music.
0c-2l-1sh
Fundamentals and techniques of golf.
HPED 142 Foundations of Health, Physical Education, and Sport
3c-0l-3sh
Historical, philosophical, and psychosocial foundations of health and physical education are introduced. Specific emphasis is given to scientific theories and principles in such areas as health promotion and behavioral change, exercise physiology, motor development, kinesiology, and motor learning.
3c-0l-3sh
Introduces the student to the major components of wellness: contemporary nutrition issues as they relate to personal food choices, physical fitness, stress management, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and substance abuse. Completion of HPED 143 fulfills the Liberal Studies Health and Wellness requirement.
0c-2l-1sh
Fundamentals and techniques of tennis.
0c-2l-1sh
Designed to teach necessary skills and proper use of equipment for underwater swimming. Tanks, regulators, weights, and special equipment furnished. Student must purchase a mask, fins, and snorkel (approximately $15). Includes theory as well as practical work.
0c-2l-1sh
Prerequisites: Departmental consent and Advanced Swimmer
Designed for professional lifeguards. Includes lifeguarding techniques for pools and fresh and saltwater beaches. Red Cross certification (Pittsburgh Division) granted upon satisfactory completion of course requirements.
0c-2l-1sh
Prerequisite: Intermediate swimming ability
Designed to introduce the use of the canoe, paddle board, and sailboat. An emphasis is placed on the development of boating skills, safety rescue, and survival procedures. Red Cross smallcraft certification is granted upon successful completion of the course.
HPED 175 Prevention and Care of Injuries to the Physically Active
2c-0l-2sh
General information will be presented related to the prevention, recognition, and care of both acute and chronic injuries common to participants of physical activity/fitness, and athletics. Specific topics to be addressed include prevention techniques, the classification and staging of injury conditions, and basic evaluation techniques, as well as emergency management and follow-up care procedures.
HPED 200 Fundamentals of Physical Activity
1c-2l-1sh
A foundation course designed for the purpose of training in the analysis and performance of the fundamental skills for subsequent motor behavior as they relate to games, sports, and dance. The opportunity to refine powers of observation through principles of efficient and effective movement fundamentals is provided. Individual data profile charts of performance will be completed for future reference.
2c-0l-2sh
Corequisite: HPED 200
A study of the processes of growth and development and their effects upon human motor behavior across the lifespan. Includes changes during physical growth, maturation and aging, and subsequent effects upon cognitive, perceptual, and physiological performance, both individually and within a sociocultural context.
HPED 211 Dance, Rhythmic Activities, and Gymnastics
2c-4l-3sh
Prerequisite: HPED 200
Designed to provide an aesthetic and kinesthetic movement experience which will prepare the student as a teacher of basic movement in a variety of situations. The dance section will include creative movement, rhythms, and square, folk, and contemporary dance. Gymnastics will include basic tumbling, stunts, and apparatus skills.
2c-4l-3sh
Prerequisite: HPED 200
Introduces students to the history, current status, and teaching similarities among team sports. Also includes materials and methods unique to each sport.
HPED 213 Individual and Dual Sports and Adventure Activities
2c-4l-3sh
Prerequisite: HPED 200
Provides historical and current status of individual and dual sports, as well as adventure activities. Includes skill development, analysis of skilled performance, and strategies for planning and implementing instructional programs.
HPED 221 Human Structure and Function
3c-0l-3sh
Anatomical organization of the human body, surveyed in sufficient depth to prepare students for physiology, biomechanics, and adaptive physical education.
1c-2l-2sh
An opportunity to participate in a variety of aerobic activities; will aid fitness leaders in developing and implementing several types of aerobic programs; will offer current information on aerobics as preventive medicine.
HPED 242 Emergency Health Care
1c-2l-1sh
American Red Cross Standard, Advanced, and Instructor’s certification and Multimedia Instructor’s certification awarded upon successful completion of this course.
HPED 251 Foundations of Safety and Emergency Health Care
3c-0l-3sh
Focuses on accident prevention, injury control, and first responder’s skills. Emphasizes identification of causes of accidents, recommended countermeasures, and mitigation. American Red Cross certifications are issued in (1) standard first aid, (2) community CPR, (3) instructor of standard first aid, and (4) instructor of community CPR.
HPED 252 Introduction to the Driving Task
2c-2l-3sh
Provides an in-depth treatment of operating a motor vehicle competently in all major variations and under most conditions encountered in traffic. A competent operator is one who performs the total driving task knowledgeably and skillfully and demonstrates full understanding and application of identification, prediction, decision, and execution process.
HPED 261 Water Safety Instructor
0c-2l-1sh
Prerequisites: Departmental consent and lifesaving certification
Emphasizes the teaching aspect of skills, techniques, and attitudes necessary in all areas of swimming. Students successfully completing course are qualified to hold such positions as waterfront directors, aquatic directors, and other similar positions.
0c-2l-1sh
Basic performance techniques in swimming strokes presented with special emphasis on teaching methodology, aquatic sports and games, water safety, skin diving, springboard diving, and other aquatic activities.
0c-2l-1sh
Swimming and rescue skills necessary to complete American Red Cross Senior Lifesaving Course. An emphasis will be placed upon a broad range of other aquatic experiences and teaching strategies.
HPED 270 Instructor of Handicapped Swimming
0c-2l-1sh
Prerequisite: HPED 261
Concerned with the learning of skills used to teach swimming to exceptional children. All handicaps are considered. Important not only in physical education but also for the mentally retarded, rehabilitation education, agency personnel, postgraduate swimming education, YMCA Boys Clubs, community programs, private clubs, and industrial programs. The Red Cross certification Instructor of Swimming for the Handicapped is granted upon successful completion of the course. Taught in the Summer only.
HPED 271 Instructor of Scuba Diving
0c-2l-1sh
Prerequisite: HPED 262
Prepares instructors to teach skin and scuba diving. An emphasis is placed on teaching methods, use and mechanics of equipment, safety, diving physics and physiology, and advanced diving skills. Instructor of Scuba Diving certificate granted by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors upon successful completion of the course. Taught in the Summer only.
HPED 272 Instructor of Canoeing
0c-2l-1sh
Prerequisite: HPED 266
Concerned with the learning of skills pertinent to teaching canoeing to beginners. All aspects of canoeing including paddling, repair of equipment, white water canoeing, safety, survival, and teaching techniques are presented. The Red Cross certification Canoeing Instructor is granted upon successful completion of the course. Taught in the Summer only.
HPED 273 Instructor of Sailing
0c-2l-1sh
Prerequisite: HPED 266
Concerned with learning of skills pertinent to teaching beginning sailing. All aspects of sailing are considered, including the elements of sailing, repair of equipment, racing, safety, and techniques of teaching. Taught in the Summer only.
HPED 274 Instructor of Infants and Preschoolers in Swimming
0c-2l-1sh
Prerequisites: HPED 261, instructor’s consent
Methods course for preparation of swimming instructors in the knowledge and skills of teaching young children to swim. YMCA certification Instructor of the Very Young granted upon successful completion of course requirements. Taught in the Summer only.
0c-2l-1sh
Prerequisite: HPED 261
A lecture-discussion methods course designed to prepare Health and Physical Education majors for coaching of swimming. An emphasis is placed on training methods, officiating, nutrition, scientific principles, and meet strategy. Taught in the Summer only.
HPED 279 Swimming Pool Maintenance and Chemistry
2l-0l-2sh
Prerequisite: HPED 264
A lecture-discussion course designed to teach fundamental water chemistry, filtration, treatment of water problems, winterization of outdoor pools, and pool management. An emphasis is placed on water testing and analysis of chemicals and bacteria. Taught in the Summer only.
HPED 280 Aquatic Facilities Management
2l-0l-2sh
Prerequisite: HPED 264
An organizational and administrative course designed to prepare the aquatic professional for management of indoor and outdoor facilities. Includes facility design, safety procedures activity, and sport and recreational aspects. Taught in the Summer only.
var-1-3sh
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Special topics are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: HPED 221
A study of the relationship between mechanical and physical principles and human movement. (Offered as HP 246 prior to 1998-99)
HPED 318 Preprofessional Experience I
3c-0l-1sh
Prerequisite: Health and Physical Education majors only
Recommended Prerequisite: HPED 321
Students teach as assistants to a faculty member in two different activities, one in physical education (general education) and one in elementary physical education. The emphasis will be on unit development, class management, leadership skills, and evaluation.
HPED 319 Preprofessional Experience II
var-3sh
Prerequisites: Advanced standing, departmental approval
Students may request an assisting/teaching/leadership assignment in certain university-related areas that may be either instructional or noninstructional in nature. Examples of such professional areas are adaptives, recreation, dance, coaching, aquatics, intramurals, administration, elementary, service or major classes, club activities, and assisting in laboratory or the training room.
HPED 321 Methods in Elementary Health and Physical Education
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: Junior standing
Guides the professional student in the development of competencies essential to teaching health and physical education at the elementary school level. Includes theories of instruction in health science, necessity of a safe and healthful school environment, and judicious utilization of school and community health resources and service, as well as study of theories of and movement relevant to elementary school children. Observation, materials, methods of teaching, and opportunities for intern teaching provided.
HPED 325 School and Community Health
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: Junior standing
Introduces students to the role of school and community in protecting and promoting the health of its members. Topics include historical development of the concepts of health and health education, identification of national and community goals to reduce risk of disease and enhance health status, and the responsibilities of both school and community toward achieving these goals.
HPED 333 Psychology of Coaching
2c-0l-2sh
The goals of athletics in schools and communities; principles and responsibilities of the coach; current problems.
HPED 335 Coaching and Managing of Athletic Programs
3c-0l-3sh
Lecture course designed to prepare students for coaching or administering an athletic program. Emphasizes the professional preparation and responsibilities of a coach, the support and auxiliary personnel working under and with the coach, and the coach’s responsibility to the athletes, plus the administrative responsibilities of coaching.
HPED 341 Evaluation in Health and Physical Education
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: Junior standing
Evaluation theory, instructional objectives, and cognitive test construction; technical and practical considerations in testing and interpretation of test results in both health and physical education.
HPED 343 Physiology of Exercise
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: HPED 221
Physiological effects of exercise in humans. Major factors of diet, conditioning, physical fitness, maximum performance level, and fatigue are considered.
HPED 344 Adapted Physical Education
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: HPED 246
Recognition of structural deviations, corrective exercises, and physical education programs for a wide range of handicaps.
Prerequisite: HPED 221 or equivalent applied anatomy course
A survey of common athletic injuries with emphasis on etiology, pathophysiology, and classification. General injury assessment and management procedures will also be presented.
HPED 346 Athletic Training Lab
0c-2l-1sh
Corequisite: HPED 345
Designed to develop basic athletic training skills for the beginning and intermediate athletic training student. The emphasis will be directed towards athletic taping and wrapping, contemporary immobilization and ambulation devices, protective sports equipment, and transportation and transfer of the injured athlete.
HPED 350 Health Aspects of Aging
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, SOC 151, and junior standing
Current theory and research related to gerontology will be introduced to increase students understanding of the physical and psychosocial dimensions of aging. Additionally, this course will emphasize lifestyle factors and disease prevention aspects of aging. Recommended for students who plan to work with older adults.
HPED 353 Driver Education Program Management
3c-0l-3sh
Emphasizes the development, organization, and management of high school driver education from the standpoint of its historical development to its present programs designed to meet the demands of the highway transportation system. Special emphasis on the role of the teacher in conducting a high-quality program that will meet with student, parent, school, and community approval.
HPED 354 Application of Driver Education Instructional Modes
2c-2l-3sh
Prerequisites: HPED 251, 252, 353
Prepares prospective driver education teachers to plan, teach, and evaluate the four modes of driver education (classroom, on-road, simulation, and multiple-vehicle range). Teaching high school students in supervised laboratory sessions is provided.
HPED 365 Advanced Athletic Training
3c-2l-4sh
Prerequisites: HPED 345, 346
Designed to teach assessment procedures, evaluation methods, and proper athletic training protocol for neuromuscular and skeletal muscle injuries. In addition, administrative issues in athletic training will be addressed emphasizing accurate medical documentation. The emphasis will be placed on subjective and objective assessment and documentation of findings.
HPED 372 Health and Physical Education for Special Populations
2c-0l-2sh
Prerequisite: EDEX 112; junior level or above
Methods and techniques of teaching health and physical education to special populations will be explored. Designed primarily for students majoring in special education, the course will focus on handicapping conditions, limitations imposed by such conditions, and the responsibility of the special education teacher working in the physical education setting.
HPED 375 Physiological Basis of Strength Training
3c-0l-3sh
Designed to give the student the anatomical and physiological basis of muscle function. Students should also gain an understanding of changes that can be made through weight training and knowledge of programs that will bring about these changes. Opportunities for working with various types of equipment will be available.
HPED 376 Athletic Training Clinical Practicum I
0c-2l-1sh
Prerequisites: HPED 251, 345, 346
Provides the opportunity to develop and demonstrate proficient psychomotor skills within the domains of athletic injury prevention and acute care, in coordination with a one-semester clinical field experience. This clinical field experience will allow each student an opportunity to practice and apply skills taught within this course under the direction of a clinical instructor within the IUP Athletic Department or an affiliated clinical site. Specific skills emphasized include, but are not limited to, those relating to safety/risk management, conditioning, equipment fitting, taping and wrapping, acute care, and transportation/transfer of the injured athlete. Restricted to students seeking certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
HPED 377 Athletic Training Clinical Practicum II
0c-2l-1sh
Prerequisite: HPED 365
Provides the opportunity to develop and demonstrate proficient psychomotor skills within the domain of athletic injury assessment, in coordination with a one-semester clinical field experience. This clinical field experience will allow each student an opportunity to practice and apply skills taught within this course under the direction of a clinical instructor within the IUP Athletic Department or an affiliated clinical site. Specific skills emphasized include, but are not limited to, those relating to anatomical landmarks’ identification, orthopedic and neurological evaluation, and general medical examination. Restricted to students seeking certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
HPED 408 Guided Research Problem
var-2sh
Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson
Selection and research of a problem pertinent to student interests and those of the professions of health, physical education, and recreation. Classes held on a seminar basis.
HPED 410 Exercise Prescription
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: HPED 343
Designed to teach individuals to write exercise prescriptions based upon a subject’s tolerance for physical activity. Special emphasis on risk factors, techniques of evaluation, drugs, injuries, environmental factors, and motivation and their role in physical activity assessment.
HPED 411 Physical Fitness Appraisal
3c-0l-3sh
Involves the selection, administration, and interpretation of various tests for appraising the physical fitness levels of individuals. Information given concerning the various fitness components, and discussions held so that each student gains an understanding of the variables to be tested.
HPED 412 Physical Activity and Stress Management
3c-0l-3sh
Acquisition of necessary understanding of anxiety and stress, their nature, place in society, and intervention strategies as they relate to physical activity.
HPED 413 Physical Activity and Aging
3c-0l-3sh
Presents major aspects of physical activity, its importance to the older adult, and the organization of an activity program. Attention to physiology of physical activity, effects of activity on growth and aging, exercise prescription, flexibility, overweight and obesity, and motivational strategies.
HPED 426 Health Science Instruction
3c-0l-3sh
Health curriculum—K-12, methods and media of instruction in health science.
HPED 430 The American Woman and Sport
3c-0l-3sh
Comprehensive, multidisciplinary analysis of the problems, patterns, and processes associated with the sport involvement of girls and women in our culture. Presents historical perspective with an emphasis on physiological, psychological, and sociocultural influences.
HPED 441 Psychosocial Implications for Health and Physical Education
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: Senior standing
A study of psychological and sociological influences, both theoretical and empirical, and their effects upon health and physical performance.
HPED 442 Seminar in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation I
3c-0l-3sh
Theory and philosophy of health, physical education, and recreation; current issues and problems; innovative and creative programs.
HPED 446 Therapeutic Modalities
3c-2l-4sh
Prerequisite: HPED 365
A basic introduction to the use of therapeutic modalities and the role they play in the rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Physical agents used in the care of athletic injuries will be presented highlighting the physiological effects of each modality, as well as indications and contraindications for their use.
HPED 447 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor
1c-1l-1sh
Prerequisite: Basic CPR certification
A study of methods and skills necessary to certify instructors of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and multimedia first aid. Successful completion of requirements leads to certification by the American Health Association and the American Red Cross. Taught in the Summer only.
HPED 448 Therapeutic Exercises for Athletic Injury Management
3c-2l-4sh
Prerequisite: HPED 365
The theoretical framework for athletic injury assessment and management of the injured athlete is discussed. A problem-solving approach to the selection and implementation of specific tests and therapeutic interventions is utilized. An overview of therapeutic management as well as the development of skill in basic therapeutic exercise procedures for improving muscle performance, relaxation, and mobilization is included.
HPED 450 Curriculum and Programming in Sexuality Education
3c-0l-3sh
Topics include anatomy and physiology of the human reproductive tracts, development, birth defects, contraception, venereal disease, and abortion. Not for credit toward degrees in Biology.
HPED 476 Athletic Training Clinical Practicum III
0c-2l-1sh
Prerequisite: HPED 365
Provides the opportunity to develop and demonstrate proficient psychomotor skills within the domains of athletic training organization/administration and education/guidance, in coordination with a one-semester clinical field experience. This clinical field experience will allow each student an opportunity to practice and apply skills taught within this course under the direction of a clinical instructor within the IUP Athletic Department or an affiliated clinical site. Specific skills emphasized include, but are not limited to, those relating to communication, record keeping, planning, budgeting and purchasing, facility design, policies/procedures, and other athletic health care managerial/administrative duties. Athletic training instruction and guidance skills will also be addressed. Restricted to students seeking certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
HPED 477 Athletic Training Clinical Practicum IV
0c-2l-1sh
Prerequisites: HPED 446, 448
Provides the opportunity to develop and demonstrate proficient psychomotor skills within the domain of athletic injury rehabilitation, in coordination with a one-semester clinical field experience. This clinical field experience will allow each student an opportunity to practice and apply skills taught within this course under the direction of a clinical instructor within the IUP Athletic Department or an affiliated clinical site. Specific skills emphasized include, but are not limited to, exercise, manual therapy, and other advanced musculoskeletal screening and therapeutic intervention techniques. Restricted to students seeking certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
var-1-3sh
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Special topics courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.
var-1-3sh
Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Provost’s Office
Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.
HPED 485 Student Assistance Program Training
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: Junior standing and EDSP 102
Introduces the student to the concept of Student Assistance Programs (SAP) in schools. Includes the history of SAP, current involvement in public education, and the educator’s role as an SAP member. Provides an experiential basis for preparation to assume the role of an SAP member. Note: Majors in the B.S.Ed.-Health and Physical Education program will have first opportunity to enroll in class; any openings in the class will then be offered to Elementary and Secondary Education majors.
HPED 492 Health Fitness Instruction
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: HPED 221, 343, 441 or equivalent
The purpose is to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to develop programs of physical activity and fitness for healthy adults and those with controlled disease. Experience in leading an exercise class, knowledge of functional anatomy, and exercise physiology is also expected prior to participation in the class.
var-3-12sh
Educational opportunity which integrates classroom experience with practical experience in community service agencies or industrial, business, or governmental organizations. Junior standing required.
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