2007-08 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 of HPED 143 fulfills the Liberal Studies Health and Wellness requirement. FDNT 143 and NURS 143 also fulfill this requirement, and any of these courses may be substituted for each other and may be used interchangeably for D or F repeats but may not be counted for duplicate credit.
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. Topics 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.
3c-0l-3cr
A study of the process of human motor behavior across the lifespan, specifically examining how development of mental and motor abilities affects human movement.
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 to be 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
2c-2l-2cr
Prerequisites: EDSP 102, EDUC 242, 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
1c-2l-1cr
Prerequisites: Basic swimming skills
Students learn to teach children and adults basic swimming and water safety skills. Emphasis placed upon proper body mechanics and teaching progressions. Students have opportunity to earn American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification upon successful completion of course requirements.
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
2c-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
2c-0l-2cr
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.
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.
HPED 292 Introduction to Sport Management
3c-0l-3cr
Introduces theories and practices in the field of sport management. Emphasizes management principles, leadership competencies, ethical principles, and governance in the sport industry. An introduction of sport marketing, sport finance, and sport law is provided.
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: EDUC 242, HPED 216, HPED majors only
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 320 Managing Facilities and Events in Sport
3c-0l-3cr
Investigates the management functions necessary to operate a variety of sport facilities. Emphasizes liability risk reduction, staffing, design and renovation, maintenance, and amenities pertinent to sport facilities. Strategies for managing a sporting event are presented and practiced.
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 Athletic Coaching
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 the coach, 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 Activity and Sport
3c-0l-3cr
Recognition of structural deviations, corrective exercises, physical activity, and sport for individuals with a wide range of disabilities.
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
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites: PSYC 101, SOC 151, and junior standing
Current theory and research related to gerontology are introduced to increase understanding of the physical and psychosocial dimensions of aging. Additionally, 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
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 of disabilities, recognitions 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. 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. Students 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 an opportunity to practice and apply skills taught 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 an opportunity to practice and apply skills taught 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 385 General Medical Conditions in Athletic Training
2c-0l-2cr
Prerequisites: HPED 345 and 365 or instructor permission
Provides an overview of general health assessment and physical examination techniques related to the physically active. A systemic approach will be used to address issues related to the anatomy, pathology, physiology, and diagnostic testing of both general conditions and diseases of the human body in physically active individuals and individuals with disabilities.
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, EDUC 242, admission to teacher education program
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. Explores current research in classroom techniques, motivational strategies, and assessment of student learning.
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 Senior Seminar: Professional Development in Health, Physical Education, and Sport
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: 90cr completed
For majors of Health, Physical Education, and Sport. Related to professional development issues and transition from college graduate to entry- level professional. Includes development of an electronic portfolio, assessment of postgraduation educational opportunities, and exploration of information literacy.
HPED 445 Business Practices in Sport
3c-0l-3cr
Focuses on the application of business practices to operate a successful sports organization. Topics emphasized are promotion in sport, sport marketing, financing a sports organization, sport sponsorships, sales practices, public relations strategies, and media interaction. The unique application to the sport industry will be emphasized.
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 are 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 460 Law and Issues in Managing Sport
2c-0l-2cr
Prerequisite: HPED 292
Emphasizes the interaction between the legal system and the sport industry. Topics include liability risk management, contracts, torts, sports agents, dispute resolution, and product liability. A focus on the influence of Title IX, antitrust exemption, religion, drug testing, and ergogenic aids on sport operations.
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 an opportunity to practice and apply skills 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
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 an opportunity to practice and apply skills 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.
var-1-3cr
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
Students 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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