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2004-06 IUPUI Campus Bulletin

The policies, regulations, and course descriptions that appear in this edition of the Bulletin are for the academic years specified. Curricular requirements are for students who entered the university or were admitted to a degree program during these specific academic years. As the "bulletin year" (the student's entry year) will be defined differently from school to school at IUPUI, consult your academic advisor to be sure you are using the appropriate edition of the Bulletin.

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Department of Physical Education (HPER) Courses

The courses below represent the total offerings of the School of Physical Education. Not all courses are offered every semester. The number of credit hours given for a course is indicated in parentheses following the course title. The abbreviation P refers to prerequisites.

Professional Preparation Program in Physical Education

A281 Recognition and Evaluation of Athletic Injuries (3 cr.) P: HPER H160, HPER P280. A course designed to educate the student athletic trainer in principles and procedures of soft-tissue evaluation of all major anatomic sites. Skill development in special tests for assessing musculoskeletal trauma is included.

A282 Strapping and Bandaging Techniques in Athletic Training (3 cr.) P: Admission to the Athletic Training Program. Advanced course in the recognition of injuries and of the need for support and bandaging. Lecture and demonstration of emergency procedures will be covered, as well as general strapping and bandaging.

A361 Coaching of Football (1.5 cr.) Fundamentals of offensive and defensive line and backfield play; technique of forward passing; outstanding rules; offensive plays; most frequently used defenses.

A362 Coaching of Basketball (1.5 cr.) Fundamentals of basket shooting, passing, ball handling, and footwork; patterns against man-to-man defense, zone defense, and zone pressure defense-full court and half court. Strategy of playing regular season and tournament play. Psychology of coaching.

A363 Coaching of Baseball (1.5 cr.) Fundamentals of pitching, catching, batting, base running, infield and outfield play; offensive and defensive strategy; organization and management.

A364 Coaching of Track and Field (1.5 cr.) Fundamental procedures in conditioning and training for cross-country, track, and field. Gives basic understanding of each event's coaching strategy and coaching psychology. Home-meet organization and management.

A367 Coaching of Swimming and Diving (1.5 cr.) Theory and methods of coaching swimming and diving; will cover technical, administrative, and organizational aspects involved in the process. Emphasis placed on fundamentals, conditioning, and coaching psychology.

A368 Coaching of Tennis (1.5 cr.) Theory and methods of coaching tennis; will cover technical, administrative, and organizational aspects involved in the process. Emphasis placed on fundamentals, tactics, conditioning, and conduct of practice sessions.

A369 Coaching of Golf (1.5 cr.) Theory and methods of coaching golf; will cover technical, administrative, and organizational aspects involved in the process. Emphasis on skill analysis, error identification and correction, special golf shots, and strategies for playing the course.

A370 Coaching of Soccer (1.5 cr.) Theory and methods of coaching soccer; will cover technical, administrative, and organizational aspects involved in the process. Emphasis on execution of advanced skills, team offense and defense patterns, conditioning of the player, and organizing practice sessions.

A371 Coaching of Volleyball (1.5 cr.) Theory and methods of coaching volleyball; will cover technical, administrative, and organizational aspects involved in the process. Emphasis on execution of advanced skills, team offense and defense patterns, conditioning of the player, and organizing practice sessions.

A372 Coaching of Softball (1.5 cr.) Theory of coaching competitive softball, both fast- and slow-pitch. Emphasis on individual and team play.

A381-A382 Laboratory Practice in Athletic Training I-II (2 cr. each) Laboratory hours are assigned so that students have an opportunity to practice athletic training skills during all sports seasons. Direct supervision and guidance provided by the athletic team physician and the athletic training staff.

A383 Therapeutic Management of Sports Injuries (3 cr.) An introduction to therapeutic techniques used on ill or injured athletes to facilitate enhanced recovery and safe return to competitive conditions. Lectures, demonstration of methods of application of therapeutic equipment, and exercise protocols will be covered.

A384 Therapeutic Exercise in Athletic Training (3 cr.) Principles in the use of therapeutic exercise techniques for treating the injured physically active person to facilitate enhanced recovery and safe return to activity. Lecture, demonstration and laboratory experience in the principles of therapeutic exercise.

A480 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (1 cr.) Course designed to assist students in recognizing, understanding, and managing athletic injuries. Methods of taping and bandaging are emphasized.

A481 Practicum in Athletic Training (2 cr.) Variety of experiences provided through assignments to university varsity sports, high school sports, middle school sports, and reserve programs. Students will be under the experienced guidance and control of medical and athletic training supervisors.

A483 Principles of Sports Officiating (1 cr.) Topics include such sports as football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics. Ethics of sports officiating. Mastery, interpretation, and application of sports rules. Laboratory and classroom experiences. (Course may be repeated.)

A484 Interscholastic Athletic Programs (2 cr.) An overview of the operation of athletic programs for men and women in the School of Physical Education. Administrative structure on national and state levels. Policies and procedures as they pertain to budget, facilities, eligibility, contest regulations, safety, and current trends.

F255 Human Sexuality (3 cr.) Survey of the dynamics of human sexuality; identification and examination of basic issues in human sexuality as they relate to the larger society.

F258 Marriage and Family Interaction (3 cr.) Basic personal and social factors that influence the achievement of satisfying marriage and family experiences.

H160 First Aid and Emergency Care (3 cr.) Lecture and demonstration of first-aid measures for wounds, hemorrhage, burns, exposure, sprains, dislocations, fractures, unconscious conditions, suffocation, drowning, and poisons, with skill training in all procedures.

H163 Introduction to Health (3 cr.) Introduction to and survey of the field of school and community health education.

H195 Principles and Applications of Lifestyle Wellness (3 cr.) This course will increase an awareness of and provide instruction pertaining to wellness, and will assist the student with making healthy lifestyle choices. The course supports an emphasis on measurable parameters within the physical dimension of wellness, and incorporates the remaining dimensions of emotional, intellectual, occupational, social, and spiritual wellness.

H305 Women's Health (3 cr.) Examines the relationship of women to health and health care. Five dimensions of health: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual provide a framework for comparison and contrast of health concerns unique to women and common to both sexes at all ages.

H318 Drug Use in American Society (3 cr.) An interdisciplinary approach to the study of drug use in American society. The course will examine the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs on the physical, mental, and social health of the individual.

H363 Personal Health (3 cr.) Acquaints prospective teachers with basic personal health information; provides motivation for intelligent self-direction of health behavior with emphasis on responsibilities as citizens and as teachers. Study of physiological and psychological bases for health; drugs and other critical issues; and family health.

H461 Teaching of First Aid (2 cr.) P: HPER H160. Advanced consideration of first-aid subject matter, along with orientation in methods, techniques, and teaching devices in first-aid courses. Practical classroom instruction required.

H464 Organization of Health Education (3 cr.) P: HPER H363 or consent of instructor. Organization of total health program involving health service, healthful school living, and health instruction. Content and materials suitable for a high school health course stressed. Introduction to public health, functions of voluntary and official agencies, and textbook evaluation.

H465 Community Health Education (3 cr.) Addresses the place of the teacher in community health education programs. Considers the need to program, various media and methods which may be employed, and the place of existing agencies in the program.

N220 Nutrition for Health (3 cr.) Basic principles of nutrition, with emphasis on identification, functions, and food sources of nutrients required by individuals for optimum health and development.

P110 Dance in Elementary Education (2 cr.) Instruction in fundamental, locomotor, and axial dance movements and the relation of dance movement to music. Singing games, simple folk dances, and creative dance appropriate to children K-6.

P150 Gymnastics I (2 cr.) Basic skills in gymnastics and procedures used in teaching these activities.

P195 History and Principles of Physical Education (3 cr.) Understanding and interpretation of principles of modern physical education programs. Contributions of historical programs related to development of present-day programs.

P200 Microcomputer Applications in Physical Education (3 cr.) A hands-on introduction to the use of microcomputers as problem-solving tools in physical education. Course content includes an introduction to microcomputers and DOS functions; word processing, spreadsheets, and database skills; and experience with graphic and sport-specific application programs.

P205 Structural Kinesiology (3 cr.) Overview of basic human body structures and functions appropriate for beginning students in physical education. Fundamental concepts concerning the interaction of biological and mechanical aspects of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular structures. Emphasis on practical application to study and teaching of skilled human movement.

P210 Dance in Secondary Education (2 cr.) Methods and materials of folk, square, and social dance skills for junior and senior high students. Introduction to modern dance, modern jazz techniques, and choreography.

P215 Principles and Practice of Exercise Science (3 cr.) A study of the scientific principles related to physical fitness and the practical application of principles to directing fitness programming in school, recreational, and corporate settings. Students will be involved in setting up, participating in, and evaluating personal fitness activities.

P219 Performance and Teaching of Stunts, Tumbling, and Novice Gymnastics (1 cr.) Instruction and practice teaching of fundamental stunts, tumbling activities, and novice gymnastic movements.

P229 Performance and Teaching of Flag Football (1 cr.) Instruction and analysis of skills, techniques, and strategies in flag football. Development of skills in unit planning, drills, and modified game forms.

P230 Performance and Teaching of Golf (1 cr.) Instruction and analysis of skills, techniques, and strategies in golf. Development of skills in unit planning, error analysis, and correction.

P233 Performance and Teaching of Softball (1 cr.) Instruction and analysis of skills, techniques, and strategies in softball. Development of skills in unit planning, drills, and modified game forms.

P235 Performance and Teaching of Aquatic Activities (1 cr.) Primarily for physical education and recreation majors. Emphasizes techniques of teaching swimming as well as the improvement of the students' swimming skills.

P236 Performance and Teaching of Tennis (1 cr.) Instruction and analysis of skills, techniques, and strategies of tennis. Development of skills in unit planning, error analysis, and correction.

P237 Performance and Teaching of Track and Field (1 cr.) Instruction and analysis of skills, techniques, and strategies of track and field. Development of skills in unit planning, error analysis, and correction.

P241 Performance and Teaching of Basketball (1 cr.) Instruction and analysis of skills, techniques, and strategies of basketball. Development of skills in unit planning, error analysis, and correction.

P242 Performance and Teaching of Soccer (1 cr.) Instruction and analysis of skills, techniques, and strategies of soccer. Development of skills in unit planning, error analysis, and correction.

P243 Performance and Teaching of Volleyball (1 cr.) Instruction and analysis of skills, techniques, and strategies of volleyball. Development of skills in unit planning, error analysis, and correction.

P244 Performance and Teaching of Cardiovascular Fitness (2 cr.) This course will focus on teaching cardiovascular fitness activities in physical education settings. These concepts will be covered: aerobic fitness, fitness prescription, training principles, fitness infusion into traditional activities, lifetime fitness activities (youth through older adults), and safety. Emphasis on lesson planning and pedagogy.

P245 Performance and Teaching of Resistance Training (2 cr.) This course will focus on teaching resistance training in physical education settings. These concepts will be covered: basic muscle anatomy, equipment and facility safety, proper applications and techniques, etiquette, equipment options, considerations for youth through older adults. Emphasis on lesson planning and pedagogy.

P271 Individual Sports (1 cr.) Teaching of and participation in sports activities some of which are not included in other skills courses in the curriculum. Includes badminton, bowling, archery, and golf.

P280 Principles of Athletic Training and Emergency Care (2 cr.) An introduction to the principles of injury prevention. Lecture and demonstration of emergency measures; for example, fractures, sprains, dislocations, and spinal injuries. Skill training in bandaging, strapping, and splinting techniques emphasized.

P290 Movement Experiences for Preschool and Elementary Children (2 cr.) Provides the student with knowledge of potential outcomes of preschool and elementary school motor development programs, of how to implement such programs, and of appropriate movement experiences for young children. Also provides the student with opportunities for observing and teaching young children in a structured gymnasium setting.

P324 Recreational Sports Programming (3 cr.) Course provides an overview of the programmatic elements and techniques that currently exist in recreational sports. Specific topics include informal, intramural, club, and extramural programming; value of recreational sports; programming techniques; publicity and promotion; facility utilization; equipment concerns; safety; liability; and program observation.

P327 Administration, Maintenance, and Construction of Aquatic Facilities (3 cr.) Information in pool management, maintenance, and construction with emphasis on the newest design, information, and construction techniques.

P373 Progressive Resistance Exercise and Sports Conditioning (3 cr.) P:BIOL N261 Human Anatomy or equivalent is recommended. This course focuses on progressive resistance exercise and its application in physical conditioning for the competitive athlete, the fitness enthusiast, and various special populations. Topics covered include basic muscle physiology, kinesiology, musculoskeletal adaptation to resistance exercise, modes of training, muscle-specific exercises, and exercise technique.

P374 Basic Electrocardiography for the Exercise Sciences (2 cr.) Introduction to the basic concepts, theory, and interpretation of electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG), and their uses in fitness programs that deal with healthy people and with cardiac rehabilitation patients.

P390 Growth and Motor Performance of School-Age Youth K-12 (2 cr.) A study of growth and developmental characteristics of school-age youth. Emphasis is placed on motor development and movement performance, and the relationship to cognitive and affective behavior. Supervised teaching experiences are an integral part of the course.

P393 Professional Practice Programs in Physical Education, Health, and Recreation(3-10 cr. arranged) P: sophomore standing or higher, and approval of the instructor and the Office of Professional Practice Programs. This course is designed to provide the student with a quality career-related work experience. Evaluation by employer and faculty sponsor.

P397 Kinesiology (3 cr.) P: BIOL N261. Application of facts and principles of anatomy, physiology, and mechanics to problems of teaching physical education skills and activities of daily living.

P398 Adapted Physical Education (3 cr.) P: BIOL N261 and HPER P397. Study of conditions that require physical education programs to be adapted to special needs of individuals, including analysis of normal and faulty postures. Principles and practices in application of exercises and activities for specific handicap conditions.

P399 Practicum in Adapted Physical Education (1-2 cr.) P: P398. A practical learning experience in adapted physical education with children with disabilities. Course may be repeated.

P402 Ethics in Sport (3 cr.) A study of the nature of ethics in sport with an emphasis on current application of moral principles and values. The relationship of ethics to social issues in sport will be explored, including philosophical and historical perspectives.

P403 Rhythmic Aerobic Training (3 cr.) P: BIOL N261 and HPER P397. This course focuses on principles and processes of designing, organizing, and teaching a variety of rhythmic aerobic training forms. Topics covered include a review of basic exercise and rhythmic movement principles and how they are used to create modes of rhythmic aerobic training used in group and individual exercise programs.

P405 Introduction to Sport Psychology (3 cr.) Theory and practical application of psychology to learning, teaching, and coaching of movement and sport skills. Students are expected to have completed an introductory psychology course prior to enrolling.

P409 Basic Physiology of Exercise (3 cr.) P: BIOL N217 and BIOL N261. A survey of human physiology parameters as related to physical exercise and work and the development of physiological fitness factors. Physiological foundations will be considered.

P410 Physical Activity Programming for Individuals With Disabilities and Other Special Populations (3 cr.) P: HPER P409. Course focuses on the provision of physical activity programs in community settings for individuals with special needs. Topics include laws relating to service delivery, conditions which may lead to impairment of ability to participate in physical activity, facility and equipment accessibility, activity modifications, contraindications to activity, and organized disabled sport.

P411 Legal Aspects and Risk Management in Sports Settings (3 cr.) An introduction to legal principles involved in sport. Tort liability including intentional tort, negligence, and product liability. Covers constitutional law issues, particularly as they relate to athletic eligibility, athletes' rights, sex discrimination, and drug testing. Discussion of sport contracts.

P421 Special Topics in Physical Education(1-3 cr.) An in-depth study of a selected topic from the many areas that have contributed to the development of physical education in today's world. Topics will vary. Directed to upper-level students with a special interest in the topic presented.

P444 Issues in Physical Education (3 cr.) A senior seminar. Major arguments pro and con on a number of controversial ideas in the field of physical education are considered.

P452 Motor Learning (3 cr.) P: BIOL N261 and BIOL N217. An examination of factors that affect the acquisition and performance of motor skills. Topics include perception, psychomotor learning, practice methods, and theories of neuromuscular integration. Open to juniors and seniors only.

P475 Motor Assessment and Service Delivery for Children, Youth, and Adults with Disabilities (3 cr.) Selecting and applying appropriate evaluation techniques for individuals with disabilities. Using assessment results to plan and implement appropriate physical activity programs. Service delivery models for physical education in public school and community settings, including consulting and conferencing skills.

P490 Motor Development of Preschool and Elementary School Children (3 cr.) A study of the motor development of children from infancy through middle childhood. Emphasis is placed on observing and analyzing characteristic movement behavior and motor performance of children with application to developmentally appropriate movement and experiences.

P493 Tests and Measurements in Physical Education (3 cr.) Theory of measurement in physical education, along with selection and administration of appropriate tests, and interpretation of their results by fundamental statistical procedures.

P495 Laboratory Teaching in Physical Education Program (1 cr.) P: HPER P290 and consent of school. Prepractice teaching experience. Students assist and help teach activities in the Physical Education Program. Student must have had a course in the teaching of the chosen activity before they are allowed to enroll.

P497 Organizational and Curricular Structures of Physical Education K-12 (2 cr.) Techniques in organization and development of all-grade curriculum in physical education. Development and implementation of extracurricular activities.

P498 Practicum in Physical Education and Athletics (1-3 cr.) A practical learning experience in teaching and/or coaching under the guidance of faculty and supervisor. Only Satisfactory (S) or Fail (F) grades given.

P499 Research in Physical Education and Athletics (cr. arr.) This course is open to junior majors or minors in physical education.

R275 Dynamics of Camp Leadership (2 cr.)1 Role of counselors in relation to objectives, organization, guidance, leadership skills, and program resources in organized camps.

R423 Visitor Behavior (3 cr.) Examines the theory and findings of visitor and tourism research as it is conducted in such recreation and leisure settings as parks, museums, towns, historic sites, sporting facilities, and resorts. Topics include visitor motivations, expectations, social interactions, and assessment. Students will learn nine techniques for gathering information from and about visitors.

R470 Professional Field Experience in Recreation (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Practical/applied field work in a HPER setting.

R474 Camping Leadership II (2 cr.) Advanced camping with an emphasis on practical experience in a camp setting.

S360 Highway Safety Administration (3 cr.) Introduction to the organization and structure of both U.S. and Indiana highway traffic safety systems. 1 The Camp Leadership Course must be completed in an intensive session at the end of the first year a student enrolls in the school. Emphasis placed upon system actors, agency responsibilities, the pervasiveness of motor accidents and their consequences, and system responses to reduce the frequency and severity of motor vehicle crashes.

S441 Readings in Safety Education (2 cr.) In-depth readings related to a specific safety education topic.

S456 Traffic Safety Education for Teachers (4 cr.)2 Materials and methods for high school classroom and practice driving instruction. Psychophysical limitations of drivers, driving procedures, car procurement, scheduling, public relations, maintenance, pedestrian protection, skill exercises, road training. Students teach beginning drivers. Driver's license required.

S458 Driver Education Multiple Instruction Techniques (3 cr.)2 Multimedia techniques, methods, and materials of instruction including multimedia systems and driving simulators. Multiple-car methods of instruction, including the design and operation of off-street driving ranges. Open only to juniors, seniors, and graduate students who will be completing certification in the field of driver education.

Graduate Physical Education Courses

H510 Organization and Administration of School Health Programs (3 cr.) Recommends criteria for the organization, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs in schools. Covers the areas of administration, health instruction, health services, and a healthful school environment. Discusses special roles and responsibilities of teachers, nurses, administrators, and other school and community personnel in promoting child health. H517 Workshop in Health Education (1-3 cr.) Interesting topics of relevance to individuals in school and public health and related disciplines. Conducted in workshop fashion under the direction of faculty members. Emphasizes practical application, group involvement, and the use of resource personnel. Specific topics vary; course may be repeated for credit.

H522 Women's Health (3 cr.) Examines the relationships of women to health and health care, with attention to health concerns unique to women and common to both sexes throughout the life span. Emphasizes current information related to women's health issues and the health educator's role in women's health.

K500 Special Topics in Physical Education(1-3 cr.) Selected topics in physical education.

K506 Computer Applications in Physical Education (3 cr.) Hands-on applications in the use of microcomputers as problem-solving tools in physical education. Programming applications and problems in physical education, sport sciences, administration, athletics, and research.

K510 Administrative Theory of Competitive Sports Programs (3 cr.) Organization of high school athletics with reference to national, state, and local control. Staff, program, budget, health and safety, facilities, and other phases of administration. 2 May be taken for graduate credit K511 Legal Issues in the Sport Environment (3 cr.) An introduction to legal principles involved in amateur sport. Constitutional law issues such as athletic eligibility, NCAA due process, gender discrimination, and drug testing. In-depth explanation of tort liability. Contracts in amateur sport settings.

K525 Psychological Foundations of Exercise and Sport (3 cr.) Addresses theoretical and empirical aspects of topics including exercise and mental health, anxiety and sport performance, "personology" and sport, overtraining, exercise adherence, and perceived exertion.

K530 Mechanical Analysis of Human Performance (3 cr.) P: ANAT A215 or equivalent, PHYS P201 recommended. Newtonian mechanics applied to human movement. Analysis of sports techniques.

K533 Advanced Theories of High-Level Performance (3 cr.) An integrative analysis of the physiological, psychological, and biomechanical principles, mechanisms, and phenomena underlying the acquisition of the capacities and abilities required for high-level physical performance.

K535 Physiological Basis of Human Performance (3 cr.) P: PHYS P215 or equivalent. A study of physiological changes that occur with exercise. Emphasis on cardiorespiratory, muscular, and biochemical adaptations to training, and how these adaptations affect human performance. Physiological principles are applied to athletic training, adult fitness, weight regulation, and physical therapy.

K552 Problems in Adapted Physical Education (3 cr.) A study of problems as they relate to philosophy, procedures, and practices in adapted physical education.

K571 Administration of Physical Education (3 cr.) Prepares individuals to assume administrative roles in physical education. Concepts and practices related to the administration of physical education. Procedures for developing and evaluating learning experiences. Aspects of administration pertaining to programming, personnel, facilities, equipment, supplies, safety, and in-service programs.

K572 The Physical Education Curriculum (3 cr.) Influences on curricula. Designs for developing, revising, and evaluating physical education curricula. Alternative modes of curriculum organization. The interdependence of general education, specialized education, exploratory education, and enrichment education. The roles of teachers and administrators in the production of curricula. Suggested formats.

K576 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (3 cr.) Theory of measurement in physical education, along with selection and administration of appropriate tests, and interpretation of results by statistical procedures. Project required to apply the theories involved.

K601 Readings in Kinesiology (cr. arr.) P: Graduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0. Guided readings for broadening information about and understanding of the profession.

K602 Independent Study and Research (cr. arr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Independent research conducted under the guidance of a graduate faculty member.

Elective Physical Education Program

D101 Beginning Ballet I (1 cr.) This course is designed for the adult learner in ballet technique. It includes barre work and center combinations that promote strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Ballet serves as a foundation for other forms of dance and enhances body posture and carriage.

D110 Beginning Modern Jazz Dance (1 cr.) This course is designed for the adult beginner in modern jazz dance and will be concerned with rigorously training the body in the styles of leading jazz educators. Warm-up exercises and jazz combinations will be performed, and historical, social, and ethnic dance contributions will be examined.

D201 Modern Dance Workshop (1 cr.) Collaboration of dance faculty in providing a wide variety of movement experiences in the areas of technique, composition, and improvisation. This course may be repeated.

D202 Intermediate Ballet (1 cr.) This course is a continuation of HPER D101 or is for the adult beginner with previous experience in ballet technique. It will cover a technical vocabulary of barre and center work to stimulate both the mind and the body.

D211 Advanced Technique I (2 cr.) P: HPER E355 or permission of the instructor. Designed to allow the student to develop a higher level of technical proficiency, with an emphasis on the application and analysis of various movement principles as they relate to dance and performance.

D212 Advanced Technique II (2 cr.) P: HPER D211. An extension of principles examined in D211 through the use of longer and more complex movement sequences, with an emphasis on style and performance.

D218 Modern Jazz Dance Technique (1 cr.) Instruction in jazz dance technique derived from the styles of Luigi and Gus Giordano; special emphasis on centering, precision and clarity of movement, and coordination and performance skills such as style and visual focus.

D221 Dance Composition I (2 cr.) P: HPER E255 or E355. Through problem-solving assignments and appropriate dance composition, tools for discovering movement will be developed.

D332 Dance and the Allied Arts II (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Historical development of dance and related art forms, Renaissance through contemporary.

D351 Teaching of Modern Dance (1 cr.) P: HPER D221. Study of various approaches, methods, and materials for teaching dance at the secondary level, including procedures for evaluation.

D421 Choreographic Performance Project (2 cr.) P:Senior dance performance majors only. Under faculty guidance, each student is responsible for initiating and developing a completed work for concert performance.

D441 Dance Production I (2 cr.) Basic orientation to technical theatre, specifically for dance. Production methods for publicity, audio-visual materials, and make-up design. Includes presentation of an original lecture-demonstration.

E100 Experiences in Physical Activity (1 cr.) Any of a series of courses in new and developing fitness and activity areas.

E102 Aerobic Dance (1 cr.) Course is a total fitness class that emphasizes cardiorespiratory conditioning, flexibility, muscular endurance, and coordination through rhythmical body movement. Only Satisfactory (S) and Fail (F) grades are given.

E105 Badminton (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in basic skills and techniques of badminton for singles, doubles, and mixed doubles play. Emphasis on basic skill development, rules, and strategy.

E109 Ballroom and Social Dance (1 cr.) Instruction in the techniques of ballroom dance including fox trot, waltz, cha-cha, tango, rhumba, samba, and fad dances.

E111 Basketball (1 cr.) Instruction in fundamental skills of shooting, passing, ball handling, footwork, basic strategies of offensive and defensive play, and interpretation of rules.

E112 Bicycling (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in the principles of fitness through a cycling program. Fitness testing will be done and cardiovascular training will be emphasized. Proper riding technique, safety, and other features of competitive and recreational cycling will be discussed.

E119 Conditioning (1 cr.) Instruction in basic principles of conditioning and fitness. Emphasis on muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory endurance. Designed for students without prior knowledge of conditioning methods.

E121 Conditioning and Weight Training (1 cr.) Instruction in basic principles of conditioning and weight training. Emphasis on muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory endurance.

E123 Diving (1 cr.) Instruction in fundamental dives including approach, takeoff, execution of the dive, and entry into the water. Emphasis on basic forward, backward, reverse, and twisting somersaults. Course designed for all levels regardless of past diving experience.

E125 Exercise to Music (1 cr.) Instruction in exercises for flexibility and muscle toning. Exercises are set to musical routines.

E127 Fencing (1 cr.) Instruction in guard position, footwork, and basic defensive and offensive skills. Emphasis on fencing with foil and an overview of the sabre and épée.

E130 Army Physical Fitness (2 cr.) The path to total fitness requires a combination of physical conditioning, mental conditioning, and commonsense dietary considerations. Army Physical Fitness is for those willing to accept a disciplined regimen proven to lead to total fitness.

E131 Folk and Square Dance (1 cr.) Introduction to folk dance in the United States and other countries. Instruction in fundamentals of movement, basic folk dance techniques, and square-dance patterns in traditional and modern folk and square dances.

E133 Fitness and Jogging I (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in the basic principles of fitness as they apply to a jogging program. Emphasis on cardiorespiratory endurance and flexibility. Basic concepts underlying Dr. Kenneth Cooper's aerobic program included. Course designed for students without prior experience in jogging programs or in aerobics levels I through III.

E135 Golf (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in techniques for putting, chipping, pitching, iron swing, and wood stroke. Course includes rules and etiquette of golf. Students play on par-3 courses. Fee charged.

E137 Gymnastics (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in basic skills and incorporation of basic routines in trampoline, tumbling, and vaulting. Emphasis on events performed by both men and women. All events will be included.

E139 Handball (1 cr.) Instruction in basic skills for beginning players. Includes both four-wall singles and doubles games.

E148 Tai Chi Chu'an (1 cr.) Instruction in basic skills and techniques for beginning-level participants in this non-contact martial art. Topics include breathing, centering, postures, and movement sequences.

E149 Judo (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in techniques for throwing, grappling skills, and limited self-defense. Students should achieve technical skill level of yellow belt. Judo uniform required.

E150 Karate (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in techniques for blocking, kicking, striking, punching, limited free fighting, and self-defense. Students should achieve technical skill level of yellow belt. Uniform required.

E151 Self-Defense (1 cr.) Instruction techniques for practical self-defense skills and situations. No uniform required.

E155 Modern Dance (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in modern dance technique, stressing knowledge and application of movement principles essential to dance training.

E159 Racquetball (1 cr.) Instruction in basic skills for beginning players. Includes both four-wall singles and doubles games.

E165 Soccer (1 cr.) Instruction in fundamental techniques, rules, basic team tactics, and strategies. Emphasis on competitive game scrimmages and fundamental drills.

E168 Swimming-Nonswimmers (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in self-rescue, remedial swimming skills, and several basic strokes. For the student with no swimming skills.

E181 Tennis (1 cr.) Beginning instruction in the fundamental skills of forehand and backhand strokes and serves. Competitive play in women's, men's, and mixed doubles.

E185 Volleyball (1 cr.) Instruction in fundamental skills of power volleyball. Emphasis on overhand serve, bump, set, dig, and spike. Team offensive and defensive strategies included.

E187 Weight Training (1 cr.) Instruction in basic principles and techniques of conditioning through use of free weights. Emphasis on personalized conditioning programs.

E189 Wrestling (1 cr.) Instruction in basic moves of takedown, escape rides, reversal, and pinning combinations. Class instruction appropriate for beginning- and intermediate-level wrestlers.

E190 Yoga (1 cr.) Introduction to the basic principles and techniques of yoga.

E200 Military Science-Leadership Lab(1-6 cr.) P: Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, 54 semester credits. Conducted at Fort Knox, Kentucky, for six weeks, course will cover basic military skills and leadership. Students earn 1-6 credits, based on military science basic courses previously taken. Students should not have completed military basic training or Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) basic course.

E219 Weight Loss and Exercise (2 cr.) Designed for overweight students, this class will stress the importance of diet and exercise in permanent weight control. Uses dietary behavior modification techniques and an exercise program to achieve a gradual reduction to and maintenance of ideal weight. Only Satisfactory (S) and Fail (F) grades given.

E230 Advanced Army Physical Fitness (2 cr.) P: E130 or consent of instructor. Continuing along the path to total fitness begun in E130, this course emphasizes the leadership aspect of army physical fitness. Students will lead physical training sessions, participate in and lead formation runs, and continue the discipline regimen begun in E130.

E250 Karate-Intermediate (1 cr.) P: Yellow-belt technical level or permission of instructor. Instruction in advanced applications of basic techniques and free fighting. Students should achieve technical level of green belt. Karate uniform required.

E255 Modern Dance-Intermediate (1 cr.) P: HPER E155 or permission of instructor. Intermediate modern dance technique stressing knowledge and application of movement principles essential to dance training.

E268 Swimming-Intermediate (1 cr.) Instruction designed to help the less-skilled swimmer master the five basic strokes and be proficient in self-rescue and basic rescue skills.

E270 Scuba (1 cr.) Introduction to scuba diving. Emphasis on safety and avoidance of potential dangers. A noncertification course.

E275 Aquatic Conditioning (1 cr.) Course designed for highly skilled swimmers interested in training methods that may be used by noncompetitive swimmers.

E281 Tennis-Intermediate (1 cr.) Instruction in spin service, volley, lob, and advanced drive placement. Emphasis on singles and doubles playing strategies.

E355 Modern Dance I-Advanced (1 cr.) P: HPER E255 or permission of instructor. Advanced techniques in modern dance with emphasis on performance of movement patterns and individual creative work.

E356 Modern Dance II-Advanced (1 cr.) P: HPER E355. Course may be repeated. Continuation of advanced techniques in modern dance with emphasis on performance of movement patterns and on individual creative work.

E371 Advanced Scuba (1 cr.) P: HPER E370 or National Scuba Certification. Course provides students with practical knowledge in advanced scuba. Topics include natural and compass navigation, search and recovery, night or limited visibility, and specialty and deep-diving knowledge.

E475 Lifeguard Certification (1 cr.) Instruction per American Red Cross standards prepares students to lifeguard at pools and non-surf beaches. Corequisites (set by the Red Cross) needed to earn the Lifeguarding Certification (i.e., Standard First Aid and CPR) are included in this course.

E477 Water Safety Instructor (2 cr.) Instruction prepares students to teach American Red Cross swimming and water safety courses to infants/parents, preschoolers/parents, youths, and adults. Includes safety course for swim coaches. Students meeting written and skill criteria earn American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate.

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