2004-05 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Department of Health and Physical Education
College of Health and Human Services
Credit designation below each title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (cr) credits per semester.
0c-2l-1cr
Fundamentals and techniques of swimming and fitness.
HPED 124 Fitness Through Dance
0c-2l-1cr
A physical fitness development course for men and women that employs a combination of exercises and dance techniques performed to music.
0c-2l-1cr
Fundamentals and techniques of progressive resistive exercises.
0c-2l-1cr
Fundamentals and techniques of golf.
HPED 142 Foundations of Health, Physical Education, and Sport
3c-0l-3cr
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-3cr
Introduces 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. Successful completion fulfills the Liberal Studies Health and Wellness requirement.
0c-2l-1cr
Fundamentals and techniques of tennis.
0c-2l-1cr
Teaches 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-1cr
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-1cr
Prerequisite:
Intermediate swimming ability
Introduces the use of the canoe, paddle board, and sailboat. Emphasizes 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-2cr
General information is 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-1cr
A foundation course 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. Provides the opportunity to refine powers of
observation through principles of efficient and effective movement fundamentals.
Individual data profile charts of performance are completed for future
reference.
2c-0l-2cr
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 214 Teaching Health Fitness and Gymnastics
1c-2l-1cr
Prerequisite:
HPED 200
Provides the health and physical educator with an overview of the fundamentals
and techniques of instructing personal fitness and gymnastics. Includes
opportunities for skill development, analysis, and strategies for incorporating
fitness and gymnastics into the physical education curriculum.
HPED 215 Teaching Rhythmic Activities and Dance
1c-2l-1cr
Prerequisite:
HPED 200
Provides an aesthetic and kinesthetic movement experience that prepares the
student a teacher of basic movement in a variety of situations. Includes
creative movement, rhythms, and square, folk, and contemporary dance.
HPED 216 Teaching Elementary Physical Education
2c-2l-2cr
Prerequisites:
EDSP 102,
HPED 142
An introduction to instructional methods in physical education with an emphasis
on program standards, objectives, and assessments for kindergarten through fifth
grade. Provides an overview of characteristics of elementary school children and
appropriate activities for this age group. Includes opportunities to improve
personal skills, develop units, and teach peers and school age children.
HPED 217 Teaching Middle School Physical Education
2c-2l-2cr
Prerequisites:
EDSP 102,
HPED 142
An introduction to instructional methods in physical education with an emphasis
on program standards, objectives, and assessments for sixth through eighth
grades. Provides an overview of characteristics of middle school children and
appropriate activities for this age group. Includes opportunities to improve
personal skills, develop units, and teach peers and school age children.
HPED 218 Teaching Secondary Physical Education
Prerequisites:
EDSP 102,
HPED 142
An introduction to instructional methods in physical education with an emphasis
on program standards, objectives, and assessments for ninth through twelfth
grades. Provides an overview of characteristics of high school students and
appropriate activities for this age group. Includes opportunities to improve
personal skills, develop units, and teach peers and secondary school students.
HPED 221 Human Structure and Function
3c-0l-3cr
Anatomical organization of the human body, surveyed in sufficient
depth to prepare students for physiology, biomechanics, and adaptive physical
education.
1c-2l-2cr
An opportunity to participate in a variety of aerobic activities; aids fitness leaders in developing and implementing several types of aerobic programs; offers current information on aerobics as preventive medicine.
HPED 242 Emergency Health Care
1c-2l-1cr
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-3cr
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-3cr
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-1cr
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-1cr
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-1cr
Swimming and rescue skills necessary to complete American Red Cross Senior Lifesaving Course. Emphasizes a broad range of other aquatic experiences and teaching strategies.
HPED 270 Instructor of Handicapped Swimming
0c-2l-1cr
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-1cr
Prerequisite: HPED 262
Prepares instructors to teach skin and scuba diving. Emphasizes 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-1cr
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-1cr
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-1cr
Prerequisites:
HPED 261, instructor permission
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-1cr
Prerequisite:
HPED 261
A lecture-discussion methods course to prepare Health and Physical Education
majors for coaching of swimming. Emphasizes training methods, officiating,
nutrition, scientific principles, and meet strategy. Taught in the Summer only.
HPED 279 Swimming Pool Maintenance and Chemistry
2l-0l-2cr
Prerequisite:
HPED 264
A lecture-discussion course to teach fundamental water chemistry, filtration,
treatment of water problems, winterization of outdoor pools, and pool
management. Emphasizes water testing and analysis of chemicals and bacteria.
Taught in the Summer only.
HPED 280 Aquatic Facilities Management
2l-0l-2cr
Prerequisite:
HPED 264
An organizational and administrative course 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-1-3cr
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics 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-3cr
Prerequisite:
HPED 221
A study of the relationship between mechanical and physical principles and human
movement.
HPED 316 Teaching Elementary Health Education
2c-0l-2cr
Prerequisites:
EDSP 102,
HPED 142
Introduces the theories of instruction and methods for teaching health education
to elementary school students. Identifies developmentally appropriate teaching
methods and activities, reviews and assesses current health curriculum, and
demonstrates the use of technology in the health classroom. Provides
opportunities for observation, lesson planning, and teaching in both rural and
inner city health education classrooms.
HPED 318 Preprofessional Experience I
3c-0l-1cr
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. Emphasizes unit development, class management, leadership skills, and
evaluation.
HPED 319 Preprofessional Experience II
var-3cr
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 325 School and Community Health
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite:
HPED 142
Introduces the role of school and community in protecting and promoting the
health of its members. Includes 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-2cr
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-3cr
A lecture course 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-3cr
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-3cr
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-3cr
Prerequisite: HPED 246
Recognition of structural
deviations, corrective exercises, and physical education programs for a wide
range of handicaps.
3c-0l-3cr
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-1cr
Corequisite:
HPED 345
Develops basic athletic training skills for the beginning and intermediate
athletic training student. Emphasizes 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
Prerequisites:
PSYC 101,
SOC 151, and junior standing
Current theory and research related to gerontology are introduced to increase
students understanding of the physical and psychosocial dimensions of aging.
Additionally, this course emphasizes 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-3cr
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 meets with student, parent, school, and community approval.
HPED 354 Application of Driver Education Instructional Modes
2c-2l-3cr
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-4cr
Prerequisites:
HPED 345,
346
Teaches assessment procedures, evaluation methods, and proper athletic training
protocol for neuromuscular and skeletal muscle injuries. In addition,
administrative issues in athletic training are addressed emphasizing accurate
medical documentation. Emphasizes subjective and objective assessment and
documentation of findings.
HPED 370 Adapted Health and Physical Education
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites:
HPED 210,
EDSP 102; At least one of the
following:
HPED 214,
215,
216,
217,
218, or
316
Introduces the educational issues and methods used to effectively instruct
students with disabilities and other issues that become barriers to learning.
Includes a study of current laws and guidelines regarding the legal rights of
students with disabilities and their parents. Identifies low and high incidence
disabilities, recognition of structural deviation, and corrective exercises.
Introduces instructional adaptations to facilitate learning in the health
classroom and gymnasium.
HPED 372 Health and Physical Education for Special Populations
2c-0l-2cr
Prerequisites:
EDEX 112, junior level or above
Methods and techniques of teaching health and physical education to special
populations are explored. Designed primarily for students majoring in special
education, the course focuses 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-3cr
Gives the anatomical and physiological basis of muscle function. 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-1cr
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 allows 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-1cr
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 allows
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 380 Seminar in Sports Medicine
2c-0l-2cr
Prerequisite:
HPED 345 or instructor permission
Presents comprehensive instruction in such areas as health care administration,
pharmacology, radiology, technological advances in sports medicine, and other
contemporary issues.
HPED 408 Guided Research Problem
var-2cr
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-3cr
Prerequisite:
HPED 343
Teaches 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-3cr
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-3cr
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-3cr
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-3cr
Prerequisite:
HPED 316
An overview of health curriculum K-12, with a focus on middle school and
secondary health education teaching methods and media of instruction. Includes
unit development, opportunities for classroom instruction, and guidelines for
maintaining professional growth.
HPED 430 The American Woman and Sport
3c-0l-3cr
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-3cr
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-3cr
Theory and philosophy of health, physical education, and recreation; current issues and problems; innovative and creative programs.
HPED 446 Therapeutic Modalities
3c-2l-4cr
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 are 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-1cr
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-4cr
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-3cr
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-1cr
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 allows 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, recordkeeping, planning, budgeting
and purchasing, facility design, policies/procedures, and other athletic health
care managerial/administrative duties. Athletic training instruction and
guidance skills are also addressed. Restricted to students seeking certification
by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
HPED 477 Athletic Training Clinical Practicum IV
0c-2l-1cr
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 allows
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-1-3cr
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics 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.
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-3cr
Prerequisites: Junior standing and
EDSP 102
Introduces 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-3cr
Prerequisites:
HPED 221,
343,
411 or equivalent
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-3-12cr
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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