(Professional) This course addresses the core question of public health as a science and introduces fundamental principles related to the field. It is an investigation into the major health challenges students in public health will face today. Students will familiarize themselves with ideas, theories, and methods of assessing needs, resources, and capacity for the promotion of public health along with planning, implementing, and evaluating such programs.
(Professional) An introduction to the profession including physical activities, health education and wellness concepts. The purpose of this course is to identify and describe historical, philosophical, and theoretical foundations and social perspectives of PE and Health behavior and standards. Candidates will be required to take and pass a fitness assessment. HPE 103 is a prerequisite to HPE 355, 356 and 357. Successful completion of HPE 103 is required prior to teacher education eligibility. A Pre-test Fitness Assessment for HPE candidates will be given in the course.
(General Service) The course is designed to provide students with various aerobically based activities for overall fitness and health of the body.
(General Service) A basic introduction to drumming skills used for improving cardiovascular fitness.
(General Service) Study of basic concepts of wellness including: nutrition, cancer prevention, addictions, STDs, and physical fitness including principles of exercise, stress management, weight control, and the management of emergencies, accidents, and injuries.
(General Service) An introduction to the basics of ballet, fitness, strength, and pilates.
(General Service) Basic skills in hiking including planning, clothing, map reading, safety, types of hikes and hiking trips (TBA).
(General Service) Basic skills in off-road cycling.
(General Service) An introductory course in the lifetime activity of cycling. A 10 hour lab is required. The safety, repair, riding, and value are covered.
(General Service) Introduction to basic physical fitness activities.
(General Service) An introduction to the basic principles of fitness as they relate to fatty weight loss and muscular development.
(General Service) An introduction course in the ancient system of mind-body exercise that offers benefits including increased flexibility, greater strength, and improved concentration.
(General Service) Basic skills in bowling. Elective credit only, cannot be used to satisfy HPER requirements.
(General Service) Basic skills in foil fencing. Elective credit only, cannot be used to satisfy HPER requirements.
(General Service) The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to Pilates consisting of safety considerations, breathing techniques, and exercises for upper and lower body strength and endurance, core strength and endurance, and flexibility.
(General Service) Basic skills in weight training.
(General Service) Basic skills in tennis.
(General Service) Basic skills in racquetball.
(General Service) Basic skills in golf.
(General Service) Basic skills in archery. Elective credit only, cannot be used to satisfy HPER requirement.
(General Service) Basic skills in volleyball. Elective credit only, cannot be used to satisfy HPER requirement.
(General Service) Basic skills in badminton, pickle ball, and deck tennis.
(General Service) Basic skills in table tennis and billiards. Elective credit only, cannot be used to satisfy HPER requirements.
(General Service) Basic skills in tap and clogging dancing.
This class combines the intensity of dance cardio movement, alignment foundation, and a dynamic power yoga flow all while on the mat. No previous yoga experience required.
(General Service) Basic skills in folk and square dancing.
(General Service) Basic skills in social and ballroom dancing.
(General Service) Introduction to Foxtrot, Slow Waltz, Viennese Waltz, and American Tango dances.
(General Service) Introduction to Latin dance steps, such as merengue and salsa.
(General Service) Instruction in "swing" dance steps, such as swing, jitterbug, rock and roll.
(General Service) Performing dance movements in unison to music and consists of patterned foot measurements that are performed to a number of counts in sequence. Several popular tunes will be used. Also, two-step will be introduced.
(General Service) Basic skills in alpine skiing. Six hours of dry-land instruction and three days (20 hours) of on-snow instruction. Students pay all expenses.
Prerequisite(s): PE 140 or approval of instructor.
(General Service) Advanced skills in alpine skiing. Four hours of dry-land instruction and three days (20 hours) of on-snow instruction. Students pay all expenses.
(General Service) The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to Zumba consisting of safety considerations, techniques, and Zumba exercises for health related fitness.
(General Service) Basic instruction in beach volleyball. Elective credit only, cannot be used to satisfy HPER requirements.
(General Service) This course offers an intense workout that will greatly improve your cardiovascular and muscular fitness. This military-style fitness class will include jogging, running, core strength exercises, obstacle courses, plyometrics, resistance training, and fat-blasting games.
(General Service) The purpose of this course is to provide experiences that will lead to the development of team sports skills. In addition to skill acquisition, the course will focus on the development of the knowledge and positive dispositions associated with team sports activities. Students will be expected to achieve an intermediate level of skill in specified team sports.
(General Service) The purpose of this course is to provide experiences that will lead to the development of individual and dual sports skills. In addition to skills acquisition, the course will focus on the development of the knowledge and positive dispositions associated with individual and dual sports activities. Students will be expected to achieve an intermediate level of skill in specified individual and dual sports. Practice outside of classtime may be required for students to achieve the expected performance level.
(General Service) Basic core strength and conditioning associated with the development and maintenance of general physical fitness. Activities may include, but are not limited to, strength training and endurance exercises.
Prerequisite(s): HPE 147.
(General Service) Advanced core strength and conditioning associated with the development and maintenance of general physical fitness. Activities may include, but are not limited to strength training and endurance exercises.
(General Service) Aqua Zumba combines the high-energy, fitness dance formula and philosophy of Zumba with traditional aqua fitness disciplines. The Aqua Zumba class blends the two together in a safe, challenging, water-based workout that's cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating.
(General Service) The adaptation of the water and basic strokes of swimming. Non-swimmers only.
(General Service) Low impact exercises performed in the medium of water.
(General Service) Basic fundamentals of fishing.
(General Service) Elementary and advanced forms of rescue including: approaches, escapes, carries, removal from water, and preventive life guarding. ARC lifeguard certification awarded if CPR and first aid requirements have previously been met. (See instructor for specific details.)
Prerequisite(s): Instructor certification in CPR and first aid (ARC) and current lifeguard certification.
(General Service) Preparation to become certification instructor in Lifeguarding.
(General Service) The course covers emergency procedures, spinal injuries, and other aquatic activities.
(General Service) This course is designed for students with intermediate swimming skills interested in learning and applying conditioning and training to swimming. Individual workloads are determined and self-paced programs are centered on those workloads.
Prerequisite(s): current lifeguard instructor certification.
(General Service) Water safety instructor certification. A 10 hour laboratory is required.
(General Service) Essential skills for river canoeing and whitewater rafting.
(General Service) Knowledge and skill development in scuba diving. Eight hours pool work, five hours open water diving. Experienced swimmers only. Student pays all expenses.
(General Service) Introduction to Judo.
(General Service) Basic skills in aikido including: etiquette, warm-up activities, falls, throws, principles of movement and self defense.
(General Service) A study of the 24 basic forms of Tai Chi, a martial art. Elective credit only, cannot be used to satisfy HPER requirements.
(General Service) Students will participate in on-campus skill sessions and two weekends of natural rock climbing and cliff rappelling.
(Professional) An introduction to careers and opportunities in the field of exercise science and wellness. Students majoring in ESW are required to complete this course prior to their junior year. Practicum required.
(General Service) Basic skills in Jazz Dance. Elective only, cannot be used to satisfy HPER requirement.
(General Service) A course for freshmen student-athletes to enhance a successful transition from high school to college life. Orientation to the JSU athletics program and NCAA rules and regulations are included. Special emphasis is placed on academic excellence, athletic excellence, personal and career development, and a commitment of service to the campus and community.
(General Service) Successful participation in major varsity sports (Male and Female). May be duplicated for credit to a maximum of eight semesters.
(Professional) The development of habits, attitudes, and knowledge concerning health, and the professional preparation of individuals for work in the community health field.
(Professional) This course is designed for in-depth study of emergency medical treatment in case of accidents or serious illness. The study of body functions, body framework and all types of injuries are considered.
Theoretical and practical principles of motor development, with special emphasis on identification and assessment. A student practicum will be required.
Prerequisite(s): HPE 102 and EH 101.
(Professional) This course examines theoretical, scientific, historical, and philosophical foundations that serve as the basis of public health education and health promotion. Models and theories of health behaviors are emphasized and explored. (Writing Intensive Course)
Prerequisite(s): HPE 272 or permission of instructor.
(Professional) Advanced athletic training fundamentals including prevention, evaluation, care and etiology of athletic injuries. Legal, professional, and ethical considerations will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor.
(Professional) An introduction to the basic principles of athletic training in the college environment. May be repeated a total of 4 times for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor.
(Professional) An introduction to the basic principles of strength and conditioning in the college environment. May be repeated a total of 4 times for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
(Professional) An introduction to the basic principles of personal training in the university wellness setting. May be repeated a total of 4 times for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Nine hours in physical education including HPE 101.
(Professional) Directed experience in observations and participation in physical education classes. Seminars will be held in conjunction with this course.
(Professional) The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts, principles, and best practices associated with managing a business within the industry of their major. This course was developed with the intent of providing students with a general overview of the management issues facing fitness professionals in their careers.
Field experience in coaching.
(Professional) An overview of health problems and disease prevention in today's society. An analysis of a variety of personal, social and environmental factors is explored.
This course is an intense study of specific health issues and trends affecting today's society. (Writing Intensive Course)
Prerequisite(s): HPE 102.
(Professional) This course examines primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention, and applies them to health promotion/disease prevention at various developmental stages across special populations.
(Professional) This course is intended to introduce prospective baseball coaches to techniques, strategies, team management, motivation, conditioning, equipment selection/fitting, and scheduling. It offers an introduction into rules, organization, and administrative details relative to the game of baseball.
(Professional) This course is intended to introduce prospective basketball coaches to techniques, strategies, team management, motivation, conditioning, equipment selection/fitting, and scheduling. It offers an introduction into rules, organization, and administrative details relative to the game of basketball.
(Professional) This course is intended to introduce prospective cheerleading coaches to techniques, strategies, team management, motivation, conditioning, equipment selection/fitting, and scheduling. It offers an introduction into organization, and administrative details relative to cheerleading.
(Professional) This course is intended to introduce prospective defensive football coaches to techniques, strategies, team management, motivation, conditioning, and equipment selection/fitting. It offers an introduction into rules, organization, and administrative details relative to coaching defensive football.
(Professional) Strategies and techniques for coaching offensive football.
(Professional) This course is intended to introduce prospective golf coaches to techniques, strategies, team management, motivation, conditioning, equipment selection/fitting, and scheduling. It offers an introduction into rules, organization, and administrative details relative to the game of golf.
(Professional) This course is intended to introduce prospective rifle coaches to techniques, strategies, team management, motivation, conditioning, equipment selection/fitting, and scheduling. It offers an introduction into rules, organization, and administrative details relative to the sport of rifle.
(Professional) This course is intended to introduce prospective soccer coaches to techniques, strategies, team management, motivation, conditioning, equipment selection/fitting, and scheduling. It offers an introduction into rules, organization, and administrative details relative the the game of soccer.
(Professional) This course is intended to introduce prospective softball coaches to techniques, strategies, team management, motivation, conditioning, equipment selection/fitting, and scheduling. It offers an introduction into rules, organization, and administrative details relative to the game of softball.
(Professional) This course is intended to introduce prospective tennis coaches to techniques, strategies, team management, motivation, conditioning, equipment selection/fitting, and scheduling. It offers an introduction into rules, organization, and administrative details relative to the game of tennis.
(Professional) This course is intended to introduce prospective track and field coaches to techniques, strategies, team management, motivation, conditioning, equipment selection/fitting, and scheduling. It offers an introduction into rules, organization, and administrative details relative to track and field.
(Professional) This course is intended to introduce prospective volleyball coaches to techniques, strategies, team management, motivation, conditioning, equipment selection/fitting, and scheduling. It offers an introduction into rules, organization, and administrative details relative to the game of volleyball.
(Professional) This course is intended to introduce prospective wrestling coaches to techniques, strategies, team management, motivation, conditioning, equipment selection/fitting, and scheduling. It offers an introduction into rules, organization, and administrative details relative to the sport of wrestling. Grades: Pass/Fail.
(Professional) This course is intended to introduce prospective fishing coaches to techniques, strategies, team management, motivation, equipment, and scheduling. It offers an introduction into the basics of the sport.
(Professional) This course is intended to introduce prospective archery coaches to techniques, strategies, team management, motivation, equipment, safety, and scheduling. It offers an introduction into the basics of the sport.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing.
(Professional) The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to take a valid personal trainer certification exam. At the completion of the course, the student will have a basic understanding of the design and delivery of exercise programs for clients with varying levels of health with different needs and goals.
Prerequisite(s): HPE 103.
Corequisite(s): HPE 356 and 357.
(Professional) A practicum is required. Course designed to teach correction and analysis of elementary physical education motor skill performance, personal competence of motor and performance skills, implement long and short term plans linked to instructional goals and aligned with standards and objectives, plan lessons for diverse learners, demonstrate competent verbal and non-verbal communication, and effectively manage, adapt, and modify of a lesson based on student performance in Health and PE.
Prerequisite(s): HPE 103.
Corequsites: HPE 355 and 357. (Professional) A practicum is required. Course is designed to teach correction and analyzation of secondary physical education motor skill performance, personal competence of various motor and performance skills. In the Health and PE setting, candidates will learn to implement long and short-term plans linked to instructional goals and aligned with standards and objectives, plan lessons for diverse learners, demonstrate competent verbal and non-verbal communication while instructing students, and effectively manage, adapt and modify of a lesson based on student performance at the secondary level.
Prerequisite(s): HPE 103.
Corequisite(s): HPE 355 and 356.
(Professional) A practicum is required. Ed 302 and HPE 355, 356, and 367 must be successfully completed prior to teacher education eligibility. Course is designed to allow candidates to demonstrate knowledge of current technology by planning and implementing learning experiences that require students to appropriately use technology to meet lesson objectives in Health Education and Physical Education.
(Professional) This course deals with child and adolescent health and wellness. Specifically, it deals with assisting children adolescents develop positive health habits.
Basic knowledge of Health and PE in elementary school. Emphasis on health topics and PE activities. Intended to satisfy ECE and EED certification requirements.
This is an introductory course in Sports Nutrition designed to provide students with a basic understanding of nutrition as it relates to general physical activity and sport. Specific focus will be given to understanding how nutritional choices can affect exercise performance, as well as how one can effectively train and structure their diet to improve body composition and performance.
Prerequisite(s): HPE 363.
This advanced-level course overviews the key concepts of sports nutrition and their practical application to those with an active lifestyle/recreational athlete. Students will learn about the impact of training and competition on energy and macronutrient, micronutrient needs, fluid requirements, and supplement guidance according to specific sporting groups. Students will be expected to study the role of diet in boosting exercise performance for individuals while also meeting general health needs.
This course deals with child and adolescent health and wellness in school settings. Candidates will be able to describe theoretical foundations of health behavior using the National Health Education Standards, and health literacy skills of an informed consumer by accessing, collecting, and inferring a variety of reliable health related data from comprehensive and coordinated school health programs.
Prerequisite(s): HPE 275 or permission of instructor.
(Professional) Evaluation of injuries which occur in athletics. Special attention will be given to the orthopedic assessment of joint injuries.
(Professional) Introductory course in the field of Inclusive Physical Education that provides an understanding of the nature, behavioral characteristics and motor limitations of various disabilities and basic skills necessary to prepare meaningful individualized movement experiences of individuals with special needs functioning in an integrated, segregated, community or home environment. A student practicum will be required.
(Professional) Directed practical experiences in physical education and recreation with exceptional individuals. A student practicum will be required.
(Professional) Theory and technique of coaching. Psychological aspects and scientific principles of movement are considered.
(Professional) Reflective field experience in coaching.
(Professional) Opportunity for undergraduate students to explore a particular area of personal interest in HPER. Approval of instructor and department head required.
(Professional) Opportunity for undergraduate students to explore a particular area of personal interest in HPER. Approval of instructor and department head required.
(Professional) Opportunity for undergraduate students to explore a particular area of personal interest in HPER. Approval of instructor and department head required.
Prerequisite(s): BY 263.
(Professional) The study of the effects of exercise on the various human physiological systems. Special attention will be given to energy metabolism, cardiovascular parameters, pulmonary function, muscle structure and function, neuromuscular integration, and environmental factors.
Emphasis will be on activities of a recreational nature which may be used with the exceptional child. A student practicum will be required.
Prerequisite(s): HPE 102, HPE 262, and MS 204.
(Professional) This introductory course covers the main principles, background, and methods of public health epidemiology. The course emphasizes understanding the biological, behavioral, sociocultural, and environmental factors associated with the etiology and distribution of health and disease.
(Professional) Historical and current trends overview of sports for the handicapped. All types of handicapping conditions will be considered. Special attention will be on Special Olympics activities. Active involvement in the Special Olympics will be required.
Techniques of test evaluation, administration, and interpretations in Health and PE. Emphasis will be on physical fitness, health related data, body mechanics, sports skills, and knowledge tests. Candidates will learn to use appropriate assessments to evaluate student learning before, during, and after instruction and utilize the reflective cycle to implement change in teacher performance, student learning, and/or instructional goals and decisions in Health and PE.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
(Professional) Application of scientific principles to the training and conditioning of athletics are taught. Emphasis will be directed toward strength, endurance, and speed acquisition, ergogenic aids, and nutrition.
Prerequisite(s): ED 302, HPE 355, HPE 356, and HPE 357.
Corequisite(s): To be taken concurrently with HPE 410 and HPE 411.
(Professional) Course is designed to teach developmentally appropriate elementary physical education instruction of motor skill performance in long and short term standards based plans, verbal and non-verbal communication, effective management, adaptation, and modifications of a lesson based on student performance.
Prerequisite(s): HPE 355, HPE 356, and HPE 357.
Corequisite(s): To be taken concurrently with HPE 409 and HPE 411.
(Professional) Methods and techniques of teaching 6-12 physical education instruction are taught. Candidates apply physiological and biomechanical concepts, motor learning, behavioral, and motor development theory to implement standards-based instruction and assessments. Candidates will demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication, supports, differentiation, and management through the reflective cycle and apply professional ethics and collaboration as it relates to effective teaching.
Prerequisite(s): ED 302, HPE 355, HPE 356, and HPE 357.
Corequisite(s): To be taken concurrently with HPE 409 and HPE 410.
(Professional) This is a field experience course specific to the application of methods and materials for P-12 physical education. Candidates utilize the reflective cycle to implement change in performance, learning and instructional goals, participate in collaborative growth activities, responsible personal and social behaviors in a productive learning environment.
This course provides experiential lab experiences to enhance knowledge acquired in HPE 400 - Exercise Physiology. This course emphasized understanding, measuring, and interpreting the systemic physiologic responses to exercise.
Prerequisite(s): HPE 362.
(Professional) This course is a study of human movement with emphasis on biomechanical principles and their application to sport and exercise. (Writing Intensive Course)
(Professional) Effective teaching practices, multiple instructional strategies, and implementation of developmentally appropriate health education instruction to accommodate all students are taught in this course. Candidates will learn how to assess needs to determine priorities for school health education, plan and implement effective NHE standards aligned comprehensive school health education curricula through effective instruction and assessment of student learning. Using technology to develop school health programs, advocate for and serve as a resource person in health education.
Prerequisite(s): HPE 355, HPE 356, and HPE 357.
(Professional) This is a field experience course specific to the application of administration, curriculum, planning, instruction, and assessment for health education. Candidates will be able to apply what they have learned concerning classroom management, professionalism, advocacy, needs assessment data, administration and coordination of a comprehensive school health program.
(Professional) The physical, social, emotional, and mental aspects of healthy aging will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): HPE 400.
This course provides skills and methodology in exercise prescription for healthy and special populations with special emphasis placed on the investigation of pathophysiological characteristics, epidemiological considerations, fitness assessment, evaluation procedures, and individualized exercise prescription.
Prerequisite(s): HPE 362, 400, 440, Senior Status and assessment into the Exercise Science and Wellness Program.
(Professional) Study of the different areas in wellness programming such as smoking cessation, nutrition, stress awareness, and various fitness programs. This class includes directed practical activities as well as a comprehensive semester project.
Prerequisite(s): MS 204, HPE 400, and assessment into the Exercise Science and Wellness Program.
(Professional) This class is designed to expose undergraduate students to research in the field of exercise science and wellness. Particular attention will be paid to developing a research idea, applying to the institutional review board for ethics approval, data collection, data analysis and manuscript preparation. (Writing Intensive Course)
(Professional) This course will cover the study of and reflective cycle of curriculum, instructional strategies, classroom management, and the organizational/administration of health education and PE programs. Candidates will use historical, philosophical, and social perspectives of Health and PE issues to plan for and manage resources to providing active, fair, and equitable student learning experiences while advocating for PE and school health education.
Prerequisite(s): HPE 441, Senior Standing, assessment into the Exercise Science and Wellness Program and successful completion of an advisor approved national certification from the American College of Sports Medicine or National Strength and Conditioning Association.
(Professional) Practicum experiences in rehabilitative and/or preventative medicine with respect to ESW programming.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
(Professional) An introduction to the advanced principles of athletic training in the college environment. May be repeated a total of 4 times for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
(Professional) An introduction to the advanced principles of strength and conditioning in the college environment. May be repeated a total of 4 times for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
(Professional) An introduction to the advanced principles of personal training in the university wellness setting. May be repeated a total of 4 times for credit.
Prerequisite(s): HPE 402, Senior standing, and preferred to be taken in final semester.
This course offers students the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in other public health courses. Students will translate theory into practice through field observations and experiences in Public Health agencies or organizations that provide health education and promotion. A minimum of 400 clock hours at an approved internship site is required.