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Sophomore Year
Bible 2301, 2302................
English ........................
His. 2321, 2322 .................
Psy. 2320, 2330.................
Soc. 2321 ......................
Rec. 2144, 2145, 2332 ...........
Total Credit Hours..............6
6
6
6
3
5
32Junior, Senior Years
Consult department chairman for guidance.
Course DescriptionsNumbers following a course title (e.g. 3-3) indicate
hours of lecture and laboratory each week. Lecture
hours are given first. The asterisk (*) indicates that the
course meets a double period.
Health Courses
1303. Concepts of Biology and Health (2-2)
Human biology from the standpoint of health and disease.
1311. Careers and Consumer Health [Fall]
Vocational opportunities in health professions and occupations. Health
information, medical services, advertising in consumer and preventive
practices.
1312. Personal Health and Human Disease [Fall]
Emphasizes personal health knowledge and practices needed for effective
living. Study of human diseases with special consideration for preventive
measures.
1351. Introductory Nutrition [Fall]
Nutritional needs of various age groups and the relationships between
nutrition and mental and physical development with emphasis on cultural
and psychological aspects of eating.
2323. Community Health
Health resources, services, agencies and programs are discussed as to
their effect on people and environment. Interactions between these
factors and individuals are investigated. Legislation and public schools'
influence on community health are studied. Trips into the community are
taken.
2341. Safety, First Aid and Care of Athletic Injuries [Fall, Spring]
A three-unit course emphasizing problems teachers will encounter in
these areas.
2352. Mental Health [Fall and Spring]
The principles of psychology as they relate to effective living.
3322. School Health Programs [Spring]
Health needs and interests of students (K-12) as a basis for selecting,
planning and demonstrating appropriate learning experiences.
3324. Drug Education [Spring]
Beneficial and harmful uses and effects of drugs. Motivations behind
drug abuse and implications of this problem on the individual, school,
and society.
3350. Current Problems I
Detailed study and research of current health problems. (On demand.)
3351. Current Problems II
Study of current health problems other than those studied in HE 3350.
Prerequisite: HE 3350. (On demand.)
4305. Human Sexuality [Spring and Summer]
An investigation of the social, psychological, physiological and spiritual
aspects of human sexuality. Emphasis will be on methods of teaching sex
education in public schools.
4309. Introduction To Theory and Practice of Counseling [Fall and
Spring]
Theory and techniques of counseling as applied to the work of persons
who primarily deal with people. Designed especially for ministers,
teachers, supervisors, church and social workers.
4310. Death Education [Fall]
Emphasizes a positive attitude about death. Definitions, stages, legal
aspects, funerals, basic concepts in relation to the realities of death and
dying are studied.
4360. Field Experience I
Experience to be gained through on-site working with various community,
public, or private health agencies. (On Demand.)
4361. Field Experience II
Same as 4360 but with different agencies. Prerequisite: HE 4360. (On
Demand.)4371. Exercise Physiology [Fall]
An examination of the effects of physical activity upon the human body.
(Offered odd-numbered years)
Physical Education Activity Courses
1101. Physical Education for Freshmen
Develops fundamental skills in, knowledge of, and appreciation for badminton
and racquetball.
1102. Physical Education for Freshmen
Develops fundamental skills in, knowledge of, and appreciation for conditioning
exercises and tennis.
1103. Physical Education for Freshmen
Develops fundamental skills in, knowledge of, and appreciation for
bowling and volleyball.
2103. Gymnastics
Theory and practice; gymnastics nomenclatures. Practice work includes
apparatus stunts, pyramid building, and natural gymnastics.
2105. Conditioning Exercises
Activities to form and keep the body in condition and functioning as it
should.
2106. Men's and Women's Strength Training
Theory and practice involving the development of muscular strength and
muscular endurance.
2113. Badminton
Instruction in fundamentals and practice.
2114. Aerobics - Women
Instruction and practice in rhythmic aerobic activities.
2115. Aerobics - Walk/Jog/Run
Instruction and practice in aerobic type activities.
2116. Aerobics - Aquatics
Use of vigorous aquatic activities to attain/maintain aerobic fitness.
2117. Tennis
Instruction in fundamentals and practice.
2119. Golf
Instruction in fundamentals and practice.
2127. Beginning Swimming
Fundamental theory and practice. Designed for nonswimmer.
2128. Intermediate Swimming
Deep water swimmer.
2129. Lifesaving and Water Safety
Advanced swimmer.
2131. Advanced Gym and Tumbling
Prerequisite: PE 2103.
2134. Pickleball
Instruction in the fundamentals and practice.
2135. Bowling
Instruction in the fundamentals and practice.
2136. Advanced Bowling
Prerequisite: PE 2135.
2137. Handball
Fundamental theory and practice.
2138. Racquetball
Fundamental theory and practice.
2139. Snow Skiing
Fundamental theory and practice.
3150. Backpacking
Fundamentals of backpacking and camping.
3152. Advanced Skiing
Fundamental theory and practice.
3153. Sailing
Fundamentals of sailing.
4100. Guided Study
Physical Education Courses for Majors
1121-1122. Theory and Practice [Fall, Spring]
Methods in the theory and practice of the fundamentals of activity
courses.
1210. Introduction to Physical Education [Fall]
Orientation to physical education.
2144-2145. Theory and Practice [Fall, Spring]
Methods in the theory and practice of the fundamentals of activity
courses.
2332. Kinesiology (2-3) [Fall, Spring]
Anatomical foundations and mechanics of human motion; basic principles
of motor skills.
2333. Elementary School Physical Education [Fall, Spring]
Theory and practice of activities suited to different age groups. Student
direction of activity.
2240. First Aid [Fall, Spring]Receive Standard Red Cross Certificate.
2341. Safety, First Aid, and Care and Treatment of Athletic Injuries
[Fall, Spring]
A three unit course emphasizing problems teachers will encounter in
these areas.85
Recreation
Freshman Year
Bible 1301,1302................
English 1311, 1312..............
Math or Lang ..................
Rec. 1121,1122,1300 ...........
Bio. 1103,1203, plus 3 hrs. sci ...
Com-S 1311 ...................
Total Credit Hours..............6
6
6
5
6
3
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