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2007-2009 University Catalog

HPER Minors

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The minors listed below are NOT available to students majoring in the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation.

Physical Education

 
The Physical Education minor is available to students interested in the discipline. Additional coursework is required to gain licensure in K-12 Physical Education. Hours
HHP 195  Introduction to Physical Education 2

Swimming (according to ability) select from:

1-2
HHP 120  Swimming I 1
HHP 220  Lifeguarding     2
HHP 222   Water Safety Instructor 2
BIOL 257/258  Anatomy and Physiology/Laboratory 5
HHP 260  First Aid and CPR 2
HHP 345  Measurement and Evaluation I 2
HHP 360  Theory and Fundamentals of Activities I 2
HHP 361  Theory and Fundamentals of Activities II 2
HHP 362  Theory and Fundamentals of Activities III 2
HHP 460   Kinesiology 3
HHP 462  Adapted Physical Education 2
HHP 468   Principles of Administration in Health and Physical Education 3
HHP 479  Techniques for Teaching Physical Education 3
TOTAL 29-30

Recreation

 
The Recreation minor provides the general recreation background suitable for students majoring in the disciplines of business and marketing and other related fields. Hours
REC 160  Introduction to Recreation and Leisure 3
REC 240   Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation 3
REC 311   Recreation Program Design and Leadership 3
REC 317  Camping and Outdoor Education 3
REC 320  Management Strategies and Financing in Recreation 3
REC 470 Administratin of Recreation 3

Electives - four hours chosen from:

4
HHP 260  First Aid and CPR 2
REC 275   Recreation Practicum 2
REC 280   Recreation Methods and Leadership 3
REC 419   Survey of Research Techniques in Recreation 3
REC 440  Topics in Health, Human Performance and Recreation (____)    3
TOTAL 22

Coaching

 
Education and non-education majors may complete the coaching minor. This minor provides a coaching background to both educators and non-educators possessing an interest in athletic coaching. This minor also reflects the opportunities existing in the field of communications and sport. The curriculum provides the student with an understanding of sport specific terms, strategies and concepts as well as an introduction to the medical and administrative issues surrounding sport in today's society. This minor is not permitted for HHPR majors.

Required coursework

 
BIOL 257/258  Anatomy and Physiology/Laboratory 5
HHP 260 First Aid and CPR 2
HHP 262   Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 2
HHP 320   Rules and Officiating 2
HHP 361 Theory and Fundamentals of Activities II 2
HHP 460  Kinesiology 3

Coaching theory - three courses selected from:

6
HHP 321   Coaching Softball and Baseball 2
HHP 322   Coaching Track and Field     2
HHP 323   Coaching Football 2
HHP 324   Coaching Basketball     2
HHP 325   Coaching Volleyball  2
HHP 326 Coaching Swimming 2
   
HHP 440 Topics in Health, Human Performance and Recreation: Workshops in Coaching and Consitioning (by advisement) 2
TOTAL 24

Second Teaching Option in Physical Education

 
Those persons interested in physical education as a second teaching option should complete the following course requirements:
BIOL 257/258  Anatomy and Physiology/Laboratory 5
HHP 195  Introduction to Physical Education 2

Swimming (according to ability) select from:

1-2
HHP 120  Swimming I 1
HHP 220   Lifeguarding   2
HHP 222   Water Safety Instructor 2
   
HHP 260   First Aid and CPR 2
HHP 262   Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 2
HHP 341   Elementary School Physical Education and Health 3
HHP 345  Measurement and Evaluation I 2
HHP 360  Theory and Fundamentals of Activities I 2
HHP 361  Theory and Fundamentals of Activities II 2
HHP 362  Theory and Fundamentals of Activities III 2
HHP 460   Kinesiology 3
HHP 462  Adapted Physical Education 2
HHP 464  Physiology of Exercise 3
HHP 468  Principles of Administration in Health and Physical Education 3
HHP 479  Techniques for Teaching Physical Education 3
HHP 466   Motor Development 3
TOTAL 40-41
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