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HHP 101. Weight Training. 1 hour. May not be repeated. Students wishing additional credit should enroll in HHP 200 Lifetime Sports: (Weight Training).
HHP 103. Badminton and Tennis. 1 hour. May not be repeated. Students wishing additional credit should enroll in HHP 200 Lifetime Sports: (Badminton and Tennis).
HHP 105. Golf. 1 hour. May not be repeated. Students wishing additional credit should enroll in HHP 200 Lifetime Sports: (Golf).
HHP 107. Racquetball. 1 hour. May not be repeated. Students wishing additional credit should enroll in HHP 200 Lifetime Sports: (Racquetball).
HHP 109. Physical Fitness Training. 1 hour.
HHP 120. Swimming I. 1 hour. An elementary course in the fundamentals of swimming and diving. May not be repeated. Students wishing additional credit should enroll in HHP 200 Lifetime Sports: (Swimming I).
HHP 200. Lifetime Sports: (____). 1-3 hours. May include: bicycling, scuba diving, karate, aerobics, weight training, racquetball, etc. Specific topics may be repeated. Offered on Pass-Fail basis only.
Theory
HHP 150. Lifetime Fitness Concepts. 1 hour. Basic concepts for the Development and maintenance of physical fitness. Concepts are cardiovascular fitness, weight control, nutrition, strength, flexibility, etc. Fitness assessment and exercise prescription included.
HHP 151. Dance Appreciation. 3 hours. Students will develop an aesthetic awareness and appreciation of dance in its artistic, social, and cultural contexts. A variety of dance experiences will be used to explore dance aesthetics, history, and the creative process.
HHP 195. Introduction to Physical Education. 2 hours. A basic orientation to the field of physical education including discipline objectives, historical and philosophic considerations, professional memberships, career opportunities, and a thorough examination of the departmental professional preparation program.
HHP 220. Lifeguarding. 2 hours. Includes certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Must pass swimming proficiency test at the first class session.
HHP 222. Water Safety Instructor. 2 hours. Successful completion of this course means certification to teach all levels of Red Cross Swimming and Community Water Safety. Prerequisite: Must pass swimming proficiency test.
HHP 260. First Aid and CPR. 2 hours. American Red Cross Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Provides fundamental principles and skills in First Aid and CPR. Taught by lecture-discussion, workbooks, and practice aid sessions.
HHP 262. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. 2 hours. Modern principles and practice in conditioning and care of athletes.
HHP 300. Drug Use and Abuse in Athletics. 1 hour. The effects of drug use and abuse in athletics and sports will be studied. Drug education and effective decision making skills will be stressed.
HHP 320. Rules and Officiating. 2 hours. The rules of football, basketball, and volleyball will be studied, as well as the mechanics of officiating them. Students will select two of the three areas to meet course requirements.
HHP 321. Coaching Softball and Baseball. 2 hours. Strategies, techniques and various coaching theories are covered through lecture, demonstration and observation. Recognized methods of coaching and training are emphasized.
HHP 322. Coaching Track and Field. 2 hours. The technical study of the various events and the place in life this sport has occupied from the time of the ancient Olympic games to the present day. The recognized methods of coaching and training are emphasized.
HHP 323. Coaching Football. 2 hours. History of football and the influence on school and college students. Its place in a school curriculum and its use as an extracurricular activity are emphasized. Reports, lectures, and discussions.
HHP 324. Coaching Basketball. 2 hours. The history and development of the game of basketball and systems used in various sections are stressed through lectures, reports, and discussions. The principles of conditioning and strategy are emphasized.
HHP 325. Coaching Volleyball. 2 hours. Strategies, techniques, and various coaching theories are covered through lecture, demonstration and observation. Recognized methods of coaching and training are emphasized.
HHP 326. Coaching Swimming. 2 hours. The techniques associated with coaching of the four competitive swimming strokes for youth to adult levels. Philosophy and methods of coaching are emphasized through lecture, demonstration, practice and analysis of physical skills and designed for use in both competitive and physical education settings. Prerequisite: Swimming proficiency test to be determined by instructor.
HHP 340. Scientific Foundations of Coaching. 2 hours. This course is designed for undergraduate majors in Physical Education and other undergraduate students interested in coaching. The basis of the course is to present a fundamental understanding of specific scientific areas in which coaches should demonstrate competencies. These areas include exercise physiology, sport psychology, and biomechanics of movement. The overriding goal is that students leave the course with the practical skills and knowledge base needed to coach athletic teams of all ages.
HHP 341. Elementary School Physical Education and Health. 3 hours. Study and participation in creative and mimetic activities, lead-up games, rhythms, stunts, tumbling, self-testing activities and games of low organization. Current issues and trends in elementary principles, health, fitness, program planning, class organization, and evaluations will also be covered.
HHP 345. Measurement and Evaluation I. 2 hours. An elementary course in analysis of motor performance using objective tests, subjective ratings, and achievement tests. Construction and evaluation of knowledge tests. Basic methods of interpreting test scores. May be taken for honors.
HHP 347. Elementary Games and Rhythms for K-6. 2 hours. Study and practice in conducting games, health, and rhythmic activities along with supervised laboratory experiences for students of physical education, and/or elementary education. Prerequisites: HHP 341 Elementary School Physical Education and Health and permission of instructor.
HHP 349. Group Fitness Instruction. 2 hours. This course is designed to teach students the principles of group fitness instruction, provide guidelines for group exercise segments and practical teaching skills exposing the student to a variety of exercise modes. Prerequisites: HHP 151 Dance Appreciation and HHP 200 Lifetime Sports: (dance electives).
HHP 360. Theory and Fundamentals of Activities I. 2 hours. Theories and techniques of individual and dual sports with practical application of knowledge, principles, and analysis of skill as they relate to the teaching process. Sport activities to be covered will be selected from the following: tennis, bowling, badminton, golf, archery, and racquetball.
HHP 361. Theory and Fundamentals of Activities II. 2 hours. Theories and techniques of team sports with practical application of knowledge, principles and analysis of skill as they relate to the teaching process. Sport activities to be covered will be selected from the following: soccer, volleyball, field hockey, touch football, basketball, softball, and track and field.
HHP 362. Theory and Fundamentals of Activities III. 2 hours. Theories and techniques of selected non-traditional sports or activities with practical application to knowledge, principles, and analysis of skill as they relate to the teaching process. Activities to be covered will include aerobic dance, gymnastics, weight training and tumbling.
HHP 385. Practicum in Health Human Performance (___). 2 hours. Students will learn through both practical experience and program design effective methods of planning and implementing activities in the areas of either coaching; group fitness, dance and rhythms; or strength and conditioning. Prerequisites: All courses in selected emphasis must be taken prior to practicum experience.
HHP 440. Topics in Health, Human Performance and Recreation (____). 1-3 hours. Directed class or seminar study at the undergraduate level in various areas of health, human performance and recreation. The specific topic or topics will be designated each time the course is offered. May be repeated if subject matter differs. May be offered for pass-fail or graded credit.
HHP 460. Kinesiology. 3 hours. A study of the action of the articulations and muscle groups during gymnastic exercises, games and athletics, selection and prescription of exercises. Prerequisite: BIOL 257/258 Anatomy and Physiology/ Laboratory. May be taken for honors.
HHP 462. Adaptive Physical Education. 2 hours. Study of the ways in which the needs of the atypical student can be met. Particular emphasis on body alignment and other medical aspects of the handicapped. Special emphasis given to various exercise modalities and prescriptions relating to treatment.
HHP 464. Physiology of Exercise. 3 hours. Responses of the human body to exercise with special emphasis on muscular contraction, body composition, training regimens, generation of energy, and oxygen transport system. Prerequisites: BIOL 257/258 Anatomy and Physiology/Laboratory.
HHP 466. Motor Development. 3 hours. The study of the perceptual and motor development of typical and atypical children as it relates to their ability to learn motor skills; with an emphasis on how to identify and aid children with body management problems. May be taken for honors.
HHP 468. Principles of Administration in Health and Physical Education. 3 hours. The organization, equipment, and supervision of a health and physical education department. The duties of a director in arranging schedules, tournaments, and meets. May be taken for honors.
HHP 479. Techniques for Teaching Physical Education. 3 hours. Techniques, methods, and course content used in teaching health and physical education in the secondary school. Offered by the HHPR department. To be taken before the professional semester. Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education and PSYCH 357 Educational Psychology.
HHP 499. Report (____). 1-2 hours. Additional study in some phase of Health, Physical Education or Recreation requiring a professional or community service activity and prescribed by instructor. May be repeated if report is different.
HHP 500. Advanced Peer Health. 1 hour. Additional study in peer and community health activities. Service activities are required and the course may be repeated by instructor permission and assignment. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
HHP 579. Supervised Student Teaching and Follow-Up of Teachers. 2 hours. Departmental representatives will visit each student teacher during the professional semester. Additionally, departmental representatives will follow-up with each area student during the first year of teaching with assistance and support. Concurrent enrollment in the professional semester is required. Offered on a Pass-Fail basis only.
Description of Courses in Recreation
REC 160. Introduction to Recreation and Leisure. 3 hours. A lecture/experiential course designed to introduce students to the history, philosophy, concepts, trends in recreation leisure and fitness. Students identify and explore their personal leisure ethic. Multicultural, international and influence of social institutions are also discussed.
REC 240. Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation. 3 hours. Theoretical, philosophical and historical foundation of therapeutic recreation and a survey of the major services and settings for the ill and handicapped.
REC 270. Field Study in Recreation Leisure and Fitness. 2 hours. A field course. Students visit a broad range of excellent recreation, leisure, therapeutic recreation and fitness facilities. Discussion with the upper and mid-level managers and administrators. Concerning employment and issues. Prerequisite: REC 160 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure.
REC 275. Recreation Practicum. 2 hours. Practical experiences leading to understanding and appreciation for the work and function of various agencies offering recreation services in the community. Experience working with and/or observing various recreation agencies.
REC 280. Recreation Methods and Leadership. 3 hours. An exploration and application of the development and use of play, games, and activities used in the provision of recreation/leisure services. A laboratory fee may be required. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Prerequisites: REC 160 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure and REC 240 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation or permission of instructor.
REC 311. Recreation Program Design and Leadership. 3 hours. An application of leadership principles to the unique problems encountered by physical education and recreation personnel. May be taken for honors.
REC 317. Camping and Outdoor Education. 3 hours. An introduction to the history and philosophy of camping. Training for camp leadership with emphasis on program planning, camping skills, and development of outdoor living skills. May be taken for honors.
REC 320. Management Strategies and Financing in Recreation. 3 hours. Introduction to park and recreation facilities, management, personnel, program financing, design and budget standards within city or therapeutic recreation setting. Prerequisites: REC 160 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure and REC 240 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation.
REC 369. Intervention in Therapeutic Recreation. 3 hours. The process of intervention using various strategies for identifying targets of change within disabled populations, direction in which change is desired, and methods of obtaining change through the use of recreational and other related activities will be presented. Prerequisite: REC 240 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation or concurrent enrollment.
REC 419. Survey Research Techniques in Recreation. 3 hours. Methods and techniques in designing and conducting surveys in recreation. Sampling techniques and statistical procedures used to interpret and evaluate the data will be studied. Various ways to present data will also be included. Prerequisites: REC 160 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure and REC 270 Field Study in Recreation Leisure and Fitness, or REC 275 Recreation Practicum.
REC 425. Personal Training and Fitness Management. 3 hours. Techniques and methods used in client assessment, program design, and program implementation of personal training. Professional responsibility of the fitness manager will also be examined including ethics, laws, regulations, and procedures. Prerequisites: BIOL 257/258 Anatomy and Physiology/Laboratory and HHP 464 Physiology of Exercise. May be taken for honors.
REC 430. Commercial Recreation. 3 hours. Introduction to the aspects of starting a business in recreation. Students will prepare an in-depth business plan for a commercial recreation business of their own choosing.
REC 435. Design and Maintenance of Recreation/Leisure Facilities. 3 hours. Design principles for large park areas, playgrounds, gymnasiums, athletic fields, and other recreation venues. Prerequisites: REC 160 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, REC 240 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation and REC 320 Management Strategies and Financing in Recreation. May be taken for honors.
REC 438. Issues in Recreation. 3 hours. Current trends and issues in the administration and management of recreation and leisure services in public, private and commercial settings. Prerequisite: REC 320 Management Strategies and Financing in Recreation.
REC 440. Topics in Health, Human Performance and Recreation (____). 1-3 hours. Directed class or seminar study at the undergraduate level in various areas of health, human performance and recreation. The specific topic or topics will be designated each time the course is offered. May be repeated if subject matter differs. May be offered for pass-fail or graded credit.
REC 441. Adult Health and Development. 3 hours. This course is designed to provide the student with current information about aging as related to health, physical activity, and social interaction. It pairs each student with an individual aged 50 years or older for the purpose of applying Gerontological health and well-being through social, physical, and health education activities and learning opportunities.
REC 460. Theory of Therapeutic Recreation Program and Service Development. 3 hours. Focus is on internship preparation, issues and trends in the profession, analyzing personal strengths and setting professional goals, professional involvement and seeking employment after graduation. Prerequisites: REC 160 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, REC 275 Recreation Practicum, and REC 320 Management Strategies and Financing in Recreation. May be taken for honors.
REC 461. Professional Conference. 1 hour. Students attend a minimum of two days of an approved professional conference related to their emphasis area or the recreation field generally. Prerequisites: REC 160 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure and REC 270 Field Study in Recreation Leisure and Fitness, or REC 275 Recreation Practicum.
REC 462. Pre-Internship Seminar. 1 hour. Focus on internship preparation, resume analysis, interview skills, locating quality internships, setting professional goals, professional involvement, employment strategies specific to recreation field. Prerequisites: REC 160 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, REC 240 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation and REC 270 Field Study in Recreation Leisure and Fitness or REC 275 Recreation Practicum.
REC 465. Assessment and Documentation in Therapeutic Recreation. 3 hours. Provides the student with the skills necessary to assess the patient/client who has physical, cognitive, psychological, social and/or leisure disabilities and to assess the impact of those limitations as they relate to leisure functioning. It will also provide knowledge of medical terminology and methods in documenting initial progress, transition and discharge notes. Prerequisites: REC 369 Intervention in Therapeutic Recreation, REC 460 Theory of Therapeutic Recreation Program and Service Development, REC 275 Recreation Practicum, and REC 311 Recreation Program Design and Leadership (may be taken concurrently).
REC 470. Administration of Recreation. 3 hours. Recent trends in organization of recreation at federal, state and local levels. Attention is given to legislative provisions, governmental control, financing, budget, personnel, and administrative practices. Prerequisites: REC 280 Recreation Methods and Leadership and REC 320 Management Strategies and Financing in Recreation. May be taken for honors.
REC 498. Internship in Recreation. 12 hours. Internship in recreation under the supervision of an agency staff member with at least a Bachelor’s Degree (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for T.R. students) and approval of the university instructor. May be taken in such areas as public recreation departments, hospital, advocacy agencies, and industry. Admission by application and instructor permission. Prerequisites: All core and option courses.
REC 501. Therapeutic Work with Horses and Experiential Learning Principles. 3 hours. This course introduces the student to an effective model for assisting various special populations (youth at risk, people with disabilities, and others) to the interactive experience of horses as compassionate teachers of basic life skills. Prerequisites: REC 160 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, REC 240 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation, REC 369 Intervention in Therapeutic Recreation or permission of instructor.
REC 502. Relational Horsemanship in Therapeutic Riding. 3 hours. A course designed to introduce the student to experiential education (learning through doing) while working with the horse to develop interpersonal relationship and communication skills, recognize individual learning and processing styles, and practice working with metaphors of barn and stable life as teaching learning aids in life skill development. Prerequisite: REC 501 Therapeutic Work with Horses and Experiential Learning Principles.
Description of Courses in Health, Human Performance and Recreation
Senior-Graduate
HHPR 704. Physical Education Workshop: (____). 1-3 hours. Topics to be determined. May include such areas as: gymnastics, track and field, treatment of athletic injuries and various other topics related to physical education and athletics. May be repeated if subject matter is different. May be taken on a pass/fail basis.
HHPR 710. Assessment of Motor Dysfunction in Special Populations. 3 hours. Applying instruments in determining physical and motor needs of individuals with disabilities. Includes discussion of instrument selection, administration, and interpretation with an emphasis on practical application. Prerequisite: HHP 462 Adapted Physical Education or permission of instructor.
HHPR 712. Methods and Materials for Teaching Adapted Physical Education. 3 hours. This course deals with the organization and administration of adapted physical education. Basic structure of adapted programs, desirable goals, various methods, materials and techniques of teaching students with disabilities are discussed. Prerequisite: HHP 462 Adapted Physical Education or permission of instructor.
HHPR 714. Practicum in Adapted Physical Education. 3 hours. Supervised practical experience enabling students to gain insight into the various methods, materials and techniques of providing physical activity for students with disabilities. Prerequisite: HHP 462 Adapted Physical Education or permission of instructor.
HHPR 720. Health Education Methods and Materials. 3 hours. Prepares teachers, pre-school through middle school, with methods and materials necessary to implement a health education program. Emphasis will be on personal health and wellness, effective cooperation with parents, physicians, public health agencies and consumer awareness.
HHPR 722. School Health Problems. 3 hours. Problems in promoting the health of school children, programs of prevention and protection against infectious diseases; physical inspection and examinations: health and safety instruction.
HHPR 724. Principles of Health Education. 3 hours. History, philosophy, current trends, basic issues, and fundamental principles of health education are considered. Using these principles as basic criteria, students make critical appraisals of health curricula, health units, health teaching methods, audio-visual health materials and health tests.
HHPR 760. Technology and Instrumentation in Human Performance. 3 hours. This course is designed to give students laboratory experience in the use of instrumentation and procedures commonly employed to assess human performance, physical fitness, and cardiopulmonary health status in modern laboratories of applied exercise physiology, sports physiology, and contemporary health screening facilities. It is also designed to prepare the student to generate both written and graphical representations and descriptions of data and to get the student accustomed to writing in a scientific style/format that is worthy of publication. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate status.
HHPR 763. Scientific Principles of Strength and Conditioning. 3 hours. The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with the scientific principles and proper techniques behind intermediate and advanced strength training for fitness and sport. In addition to advanced practical skills of weight training, the students will also be introduced to the underlying physiological and bio-mechanical principles behind program design. This course is predicated on the philosophy that good strength coaches are proficient in both verbal explanation and demonstration of proper exercise techniques. Prerequisites: BIOL 275/258 Anatomy & Physiology, HHP 460 Kinesiology, and HHP 464 Physiology of Exercise.
REC 770. Administration of Recreation. 3 hours. Recent trends in organization of recreation at federal, state and local levels. Attention is given to legislative provision, governmental control, financing, budget, personnel, and administrative practices. Prerequisites: REC 280 Recreation Methods and Leadership and REC 320 Management Strategies and Financing in Recreation. If taken at graduate level, additional study is required.
Graduate
HHPR 801. Methods of Assessment in Health Human Performance and Recreation. 3 hours. Methods used in the administration and application of various instruments in the health, physical education and recreation professions. Statistical procedures to be used in evaluating tests and their results will be explored and applied. Prerequisites: Completion of undergraduate statistics course or permission of instructor.
HHPR 806. Special Investigations (____). 1-3 hours. Independent study in physical education particularly relevant to the educational program of the individual student under the direct supervision of an appropriate staff member. May be repeated if subject matter differs. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
HHPR 810. Foundations of Human Performance and Wellness. 3 hours. The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with the basic historical, philosophical, ethical, and cultural foundations regarding human performance and wellness. Students will review the research and current literature in the sub-disciplines of physical education, sport, dance, exercise science, and wellness. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation for human movement and its important relationship to global health related physical fitness and wellness.
HHPR 820. Foundations of Recreation and Leisure. 3 hours. A study of the basic historical, philosophical, ethical, and cultural foundations of recreation and leisure in society. A critical review of the major writings and research in the field will be utilized to assess the role of recreation and leisure in modern society and the future. Prerequisites: Acceptance in HHPR graduate degree program or permission of instructor.
HHPR 823. Finance and Marketing in Sport and Leisure Services. 3 hours. Finance and Marketing in Sport and Leisure Services will address the concepts of financing, grant writing, and endowments used in commercial, non-profit and educational settings. In addition, marketing, promotion and public relations used to promote and identify the business or organization and the programs and services offered will be explored.
HHPR 825. Leadership and Legal Issues in Sport and Leisure Services. 3 hours. This course is designed to introduce graduate students to the administrative process in sport and leisure service management. Current leadership practices will be covered with a focus on the concepts of tort law, constitutional law and risk management as they relate to the sport and recreation professions.
HHPR 826. Sport and Leisure Facility Development and Operation. 3 hours. A course on design principles for people in the sport and leisure field. Emphasis will be on the design, construction, and maintenance of sport and leisure facilities including park areas, playgrounds, gymnasiums, golf courses, and athletic fields.
HHPR 840. Seminar. (____). 1-3 hours. A specific area in physical education will be studied intensively through readings, reports and discussions. A specific subtitle or problem such as physical education program K-12 will be listed in the schedule of classes. May be repeated under different topics. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
HHPR 863. Biomechanics. 3 hours. The focus of the course is on the fundamental Biomechanical principles to the human Musculoskeletal system. We explore the physiology of the body’s interaction with its environment, and integrate biology and physics to describe, define, and understand movement. Topics will include kinematics, kinetics, Energetic's, and Musculotendon mechanics.
HHPR 866. Advanced Exercise Physiology. 3 hours. The lecture and laboratory sessions are designed to investigate concepts of energy metabolism, lactate production and accumulation, energy expenditure, excess post exercise oxygen consumption, cardiovascular temperature regulation, neuromuscular control, aerobic and anaerobic adaptations and ergonomics. The laboratory sessions expand upon the lectures by providing an opportunity to conduct a detailed review of scientific literature, collect data on human performance, and interpret the responses in conjunction with the literature.
HHPR 870. Supervision and Management of Therapeutic Recreation Services. 3 hours. The purpose of this course is to explore and understand the theoretical and practical knowledge of supervision and management of therapeutic recreation services in health and human service organizations. Students will explore and acquire the core competencies essential for supervision and management of therapeutic recreation services and how such services fit in the milieu of services provided through various health and human service organizations and agencies.
HHPR 875. Advanced Therapeutic Recreation Processes. 3 hours. Techniques, approaches, procedures, protocols and practices in the provision of therapeutic recreation services. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor required.
HHPR 878. Social-Psychology of Sport and Recreation. 3 hours. This course is designed for students to study the social/cultural, and psychological aspects of sport and recreation. Students are provided the opportunity to research, discuss, and gain an awareness of the impact of sport in American society and its social controversies. Students will also be exposed to the factors affecting athletic performance such as motivation, personality and group facilitation. This course will also expose the students to current social controversies related to organized sport in America.
HHPR 884. Leadership and Programming in Hospital Recreation. 3 hours. The principles and practices involved in the leadership of hospital recreation and in the establishment of programs for various types of hospital patients. Prerequisite: HHPR 875 Advanced Therapeutic Recreation Processes.
HHPR 890. Research and Thesis. 3-5 hours, depending upon the topic and the recommendation of the advisor. May be repeated for a maximum of 5 hours. Prerequisite: HHPR 891 Methods of Research.
HHPR 891. Methods of Research. 3 hours. Methods, techniques and applications of research in health, physical education and recreation. Should be scheduled in first enrollment. Prerequisite: Departmental consent.
HHPR 895. Internship (____). 3 hours. An opportunity to serve an internship in a Health, Human Performance or Recreation setting under the supervision of a school, agency, or organization upon approval of the department. May be taken in such areas as education, public recreation department, a hospital, or in an industrial setting. To be taken as the last course in an emphasis area. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department.
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