Health and Physical Education
See also Physical Education.
HPE184 Prevention and Care Athletic Injuries
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Introduces the basic concepts of athletic injury prevention, including taping and bracing techniques. Addresses injury recognition and management, including common mechanisms of athletic injury, signs and symptoms, and proper care and rehabilitation of common athletic injuries. F, W, Sp
HPE270 Sport Psychology
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Introduces methal, physical, and social aspects of sports. Presents basic psychological mechanics and addresses how they are part of athletic performance. Explores newest research available. Focuses on decision making and behaviors which help promote team cohesion. F, W, Sp
HPE285 Advanced Prevention and Care Athletic Injuries
4 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Develops skills used in the field during athletic emergency or injury situations. Includes emergency first aid, CPR, heat and weather related sports considerations and injuries, rehabilitation techniques for return to play after common sport injuries, prevention of injuries through pre-season and in-season conditioning considerations and hydration. Prerequisite: Must have a C grade or above in HPE184. Sp
HPE295 Health and Fitness for Life
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Provides information on the effects of exercise on the human body. F, W, Sp, Su
HPE296 Health and Fitness 2
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Provides a practical study of wellness components with a focus on individual promotion of health behaviors, lifestyles and disease prevention. F, W, Sp
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