HEA 100 Community First Aid & CPR, 1 credit
HEA 200 Advanced Community First Aid & CPR, 1 credit
PED 100 Introduction, History & Principles of HPER, 2 credits
PED 200 Human Anatomy & Kinesiology, 3 credits
PED 300 Exercise Physiology, 3 credits
PED 400 Biomechanics, 3 credits
Total-13 credits

Foundation class to include health agencies and information, the delivery of health services and health instruction for the individual, family and community. Special emphasis given to the dynamics of family as a user/recipient of services. Offered Fall Each Year

Holistic health issues and evaluation of lifestyle practices are addressed. Drug, alcohol and tobacco use/abuse as well as steroids and other performance enhancing drugs are discussed. Offered Spring Each Year

Fundamentals of diet, exercise, metabolism, weight control and maturational development. Offered Spring Each Year

Course includes etiology, pathology, sign and symptoms, treatments and adaptive exercises for rehabilitation. Also covered is preventive taping and conditioning, budgeting, record keeping and selection of equipment and supplies specific to the training room. Lab experience provided. Prerequisite: PED 200 Offered Fall Each Year

Techniques and procedures for program management to include standards, policies, programs, budgeting, supervision and problems unique to physical education, athletics and recreation settings. Offered Spring Each Year

Programs for school and recreation settings as applied to individuals with physical or other handicapping conditions. Assessment, teaching considerations and modifications, legal issues and current trends are addressed. Field experiences provided. Offered Spring Each Year

This course provides an introduction to several social issues such as poverty, environmental problems, housing, prejudice and crime, to name a few. Students will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of why and how social problems develop both at the national and global level. By providing a frame of reference as well as theory for interpreting data and analyzing problems, alternative solutions and their possible consequences are explored. Offered Each Semester

Instruction on basic principles of exercise and fitness to assist in the development of an individualized fitness program. Offered Fall each Year

PED 344 Methods of Coaching Baseball & Softball Individual and team play, offensive and defensive strategies, promotion, scouting, conditioning and coaching methods. Offered Spring Each Year On Demand
PED 345 Methods of Coaching Basketball Fundamentals of offense and defense, conditioning, promotion, scouting and coaching methods. Offered Fall Each Year On Demand
PED 346 Methods of Coaching Wrestling Analyses of individual form, basic holds and moves, organization and administration of contests and coaching methods are discussed. Offered Spring Each Year On Demand
PED 347 Methods of Coaching Football Offensive, defensive and special team coaching methods with consideration given to practice/game management. Offered Fall Each Year On Demand
PED 348 Methods of Coaching Track & Field and Cross Country Coaching methods addressing individual form and technique. Meet management and promotion are addressed. Offered Spring Each Year On Demand
PED 349 Methods of Coaching Volleyball Skill analyses, teaching progressions, offensive and defensive strategies, game and practice management, statistics and coaching methods are addressed. Offered Fall Each Year On Demand

Examines the relationship between exercise/physical activity and the aging process; focus is on appropriate activities specific to social, physiological and psychological changes in the elderly. Offered Fall Each Year

Students learn how to test the components of fitness and prepare for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exam. Emphasis is on exercise prescription. Prerequisite: PED 200 Offered Fall Each Year

Supervised on-site practical experience in Health, Wellness & Recreation. Prerequisite: Senior Status Offered On Demand

An examination of the problems faced in normal development and the strategies used in coping with the stresses these problems create. Offered Spring Each Year