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FREN 4101 - Independent Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Reading from a selected bibliography of French authors. Credit is determined at the beginning of the course according to the problem and will not be altered.
Prerequisites: two 3000-level French courses and consent of the instructor.
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FREN 4141 - French Practicum
May be taken one hour per semester to a maximum of three credit hours.
Special problems in French syntax and stylistics. Offers students an opportunity to enrich and reinforce knowledge of syntax and stylistics for greater mastery in written communication.
Prerequisites: FREN 3312 and two 3000-level French courses.
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FREN 4142 - French Practicum
May be taken one hour per semester to a maximum of three credit hours.
Special problems in French syntax and stylistics. Offers students an opportunity to enrich and reinforce knowledge of syntax and stylistics for greater mastery in written communication.
Prerequisites: FREN 3312 and two 3000-level French courses.
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FREN 4143 - French Practicum
May be taken one hour per semester to a maximum of three credit hours.
Special problems in French syntax and stylistics. Offers students an opportunity to enrich and reinforce knowledge of syntax and stylistics for greater mastery in written communication.
Prerequisites: FREN 3312 and two 3000-level French courses.
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FREN 4201 - Independent Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Reading from a selected bibliography of French authors. Credit is determined at the beginning of the course according to the problem and will not be altered.
Prerequisites: two 3000-level French courses and consent of the instructor.
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FREN 4301 - Independent Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Reading from a selected bibliography of French authors. Credit is determined at the beginning of the course according to the problem and will not be altered.
Prerequisites: two 3000-level French courses and consent of the instructor.
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FREN 4316 - Advanced Listening and Pronunciation
Three credit hours.
Advanced listening and pronunciation skills with reference to varieties of French spoken in the Francophone world.
Prerequisites: two 3000-level French courses.
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FREN 4331 - Writings: Historical Perspective
Three credit hours.
Reading and criticism of works of outstanding authors to the end of the 19th century.
Prerequisites: two 3000-level French courses.
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FREN 4341 - Writings: Modern Perspective
Three credit hours.
Reading and criticism of outstanding authors from the early 20th century to the present time.
Prerequisites: two 3000-level French courses.
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FREN 4350 - Senior Project
Three credit hours.
An independent project requiring research, oral presentation and written documentation under the guidance of French faculty. Topic must be approved prior to registration.
Prerequisites: two 3000-level French courses.
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FREN 4351 - Cinema
Three credit hours.
Viewing and discussion of French films including how French films both shape and reflect aspects of French cultural identity.
Prerequisites: two 3000-level French courses.
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FREN 4361 - Seminar in French Literature
Three or two credit hours.
Reading, discussion, and critical analysis of selected works from French literature.
Prerequisites: two French literature courses or consent of instructor and two 3000-level French courses.
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FREN 4362 - Seminar in French Literature
Three or two credit hours.
Reading, discussion, and critical analysis of selected works from French literature.
Prerequisites: two French literature courses or consent of instructor and two 3000-level French courses.
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GEOG 1311 - Introduction to Physical Geography
Three credit hours.
Study of earth/sun relationships that produce the elements of weather, including temperature, precipitation, atmospheric pressure, and air circulation. Patterns of climate and their interrelationship with soil and vegetation systems. Study of major landform processes, which shape the earth’s surface, with specific reference to North America.
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GEOG 2200 - History/Geography & the News
Thematic examination of the historical and geographic context of current events in the United States and the World, and the way in which history and geography inform news accounts.
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GEOG 2310 - World Regional Geography
Three credit hours.
World regional patterns of population, natural resources, and economic activities with reference to the nature of regions and their characteristics. Regional patterns of Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, and East and South Asia. (ACTS Course Number GEOG 2103)
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GEOG 2312 - Cultural Geography
Three credit hours.
The nature, distribution, and development of various cultural systems as they interact with each other and with their environment. A study is made of spatial patterns in the elements of culture, including population, religion, language, political ideology, economic activities, and settlement. Examination of the processes that have changed the natural landscape to a cultural landscape. (ACTS Course Number GEOG 2113)
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GEOG 3301 - Geography of Europe
Three credit hours.
This course examines and analyzes the cultural and environmental geography of the European region. Topics include the geodemography of Europe with special attention placed on the challenges posed by low regional birth rates and high immigration, the opportunities and constraints associated with the uneven distribution of natural resources, and the paradox of ongoing regional integration and fragmentation in light of historical and contemporary geographic contexts.
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GEOG 3305 - Environmental Conservation
Three credit hours.
Survey of the human environment with resources. Examination of major resources and their use with reference to North America and to Arkansas.
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GEOG 3307 - Geography of Food
This course will focus on the importance of place and geography in the production, distribution and consumption of food. The role of culture and environment are critical in understanding why, what, how much, and where we eat. In the United States, we are increasingly removed from the farm and reliant upon processed foods, so understanding and appreciating the place of food becomes increasingly critical. Geographic concepts like nature-society relationships, spatial interconnections and patterns, and site and situation, will be applied to help us understand why food is produced and consumed where it is, by whom, and the changing nature of these relationships.
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GEOG 3315 - Geography of Arkansas
Three credit hours.
Study of Arkansas’ natural and cultural environments with emphasis on how various groups, past and present, interact with the state’s natural regions. Geologic, climate, soil, and vegetation patterns are examined. Settlement patterns; economic activities, including agriculture, forestry, mining, and industry; and population distributions are analyzed and placed together with the state’s natural regions.
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GEOG 3320 - Urban Geography
Three credit hours.
Study of the urban landscape and the specific land uses found in United States cities. Current geographic pattern of industrial, commercial, residential, public, and recreational activities in our cities with reference to Arkansas.
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GEOG 3333 - Geospatial Technologies
Three credit hours.
Technologies This course is designed to introduce a range of spatially-oriented technologies. In this class you will learn about a variety of geotechnology and gain hands-on experience using it. Geotechnologies include the global positioning system (GPS), satellite imagery, and geographic information systems (GIS). Students will be exposed to practical applications of these technologies that span both physical and social science realms.
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GEOG 4290 - Independent Study
Two or three credit hours.
Research and reading in various areas of geography. Projects reflect student interest and career objectives along with departmental emphasis.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of geography including GEOG 1311 , GEOG 2312 , and consent of instructor.
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GEOG 4300 - Special Topics
Three credit hours.
Topics will be chosen on the basis of contemporary interest and demand and will be focused to provide an in-depth understanding of the issue. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as GEOG 5300.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor, nine hours of geography or an associated discipline that complements the seminar topic.
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GEOG 4311 - History and Philosophy of Geography
Three credit hours.
Investigates the ways in which the subject of geography has been recognized, perceived, and evaluated, from its early acknowledgment in ancient Greece to its disciplined form in today’s world of shared ideas and mass communication. Includes an assessment of current geographic research.
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GEOG 4321 - Geomorphology
Three credit hours.
See ERSC 4321. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as GEOG 5321.
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GEOG 4390 - Independent Study
Two or three credit hours.
Research and reading in various areas of geography. Projects reflect student interest and career objectives along with departmental emphasis.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of geography including GEOG 1311 , GEOG 2312 , and consent of instructor.
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GEOG 4397 - Social Studies Teaching Applications
Three credit hours.
Social studies content linked with practical applications for classroom instruction. Content from history, geography, political science, sociology/anthropology, and psychology. Content modeled for prospective secondary education teachers to illustrate how content can be applied in the classroom. Critical components of each of the disciplines integrated into the content presentations and the demonstrated applications. Team taught.
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GERO 2300 - Introduction to Aging and Older Adults
Three credit hours.
An overview of the aged as they relate to their social environment, with emphasis on the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging.
Prerequisites: RHET 1311 and RHET 1312 or equivalents. SOCI 2300 or PSYC 2300 recommended.
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GERO 4190 - Directed Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Study directed by a faculty member in a content area or competency relevant to research on aging or practical matters in connection with the elderly. May include field placement at an agency working with or for the elderly. Forty-five clock hours of study or of work onsite (in field placements) per credit hour is presumed.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; GERO 2300 or consent of instructor.
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GERO 4290 - Directed Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Study directed by a faculty member in a content area or competency relevant to research on aging or practical matters in connection with the elderly. May include field placement at an agency working with or for the elderly. Forty-five clock hours of study or of work onsite (in field placements) per credit hour is presumed.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; GERO 2300 or consent of instructor.
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GERO 4310 - Social Gerontology
Three credit hours.
This course explores the social aspects of aging – how do older adults affect society and how does society affect older adults? The interaction of older adults with society is examined along with many of our social institutions such as family, healthcare, government, and the economy. Also examined are the issues associated with our aging population and how those issues affect people of all ages. A number of current controversies associated with our changing population structure will be discussed in class.
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GERO 4315 - Interdisciplinary Health Care of the Elderly
Three credit hours.
Designed to increase clinical knowledge, skills, and attitudes of students in the health professions and other fields related to health promotion and maintenance for the elderly. In-depth exploration of the multiple factors associated with the physiological process of aging, psychosocial developmental tasks, and typical environments of aged persons. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as GERO 5315.
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GERO 4336 - The Social Aspects of Death and Dying
Three credit hours.
Gerontology and social work seek to apply knowledge from the social sciences, medicine, and the humanities with the skills and values of the helping professions. The multidisciplinary study of death (thanatology) itself comes out of studying these different disciplines. There are many social, psychological, philosophical, and religious theories concerning the passage of death—for both ourselves and those around us. We will study many diverse contributions in the social aspects of death and dying.
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GERO 4337 - Adult Development and Aging
Three credit hours.
This course emphasizes the life course perspective as it looks at adult development and aging within the context of the social environment. Aspects of “successful aging” that will be examined cover growth and development from emerging adulthood to old age, and the impact that culture, gender, ethnicity, and individual differences have on these processes. Human development and aging is examined during early adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood. We will study aspects of development that are common to persons at all ages across the life course, individual differences in development, and differences that characterize the separate age cohorts.
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GERO 4346 - Family in Late Life
Three credit hours.
Family life of the elderly, including late-life marital relationships; widowhood and living alone; relations with children, grandchildren, siblings, and other kin; alternative and innovative lifestyles; family neglect and abuse of the elderly; and demographic and structural changes in the family and society that affect these matters. Exploration of dynamic and therapeutic models of family problems and process to provide a foundation of concepts for later training in counseling families with elderly members. The family as a natural support system for the elderly, along with the potential and limitations of such a system in a context of community support networks, will be core concepts. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as GERO 5346.
Prerequisites: GERO 2300 .
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GERO 4385 - Topics Seminar
Three credit hours.
Special topics of critical and current interest to those interested and involved in the aging field. Topics range from Social Security, legislation affecting the elderly, and targeted programs to clinical and research developments in aging and lifespan developmental issues. May be taken more than once under different topics. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as GERO 5385.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
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GERO 4390 - Directed Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Study directed by a faculty member in a content area or competency relevant to research on aging or practical matters in connection with the elderly. May include field placement at an agency working with or for the elderly. Forty-five clock hours of study or of work onsite (in field placements) per credit hour is presumed.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; GERO 2300 or consent of instructor.
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GNST 2300 - Introduction to Gender Studies
Three credit hours.
A cross-cultural, interdisciplinary analysis of gender. Includes examination of gender identity, social roles, and cultural symbolism in politics, economics, family, health, socialization, religion, and language.
Prerequisites: Recommended RHET 1311 .
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GNST 4190 - Independent Study
Selective reading and formal written project on a topic must be submitted by the student and approved by the coordinator before registration. Credit is determined at the beginning of the semester.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of gender studies courses including GNST 2300 or consent of instructor.
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GNST 4195 - Internship
Students are assigned an internship in the community. The objective is for students to apply theoretical perspectives to real world situations. Credit is determined at the beginning of the semester. Each hour of credit requires at least 30 hours of supervised work during the semester.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of gender studies courses including GNST 2300 or consent of director.
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GNST 4290 - Independent Study
Selective reading and formal written project on a topic must be submitted by the student and approved by the coordinator before registration. Credit is determined at the beginning of the semester.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of gender studies courses including GNST 2300 or consent of instructor.
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GNST 4295 - Internship
Students are assigned an internship in the community. The objective is for students to apply theoretical perspectives to real world situations. Credit is determined at the beginning of the semester. Each hour of credit requires at least 30 hours of supervised work during the semester.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of gender studies courses including GNST 2300 or consent of director.
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GNST 4300 - Gender Studies Senior Seminar
Taught on a rotating basis by gender studies faculty members in their area of specialization.
Prerequisites: GNST 2300 .
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GNST 4372 - Perspectives on Women in American History
[See course description for HIST 4372 Perspectives on Women in American History]
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GNST 4390 - Independent Study
Selective reading and formal written project on a topic must be submitted by the student and approved by the coordinator before registration. Credit is determined at the beginning of the semester.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of gender studies courses including GNST 2300 or consent of instructor.
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GNST 4395 - Internship
Students are assigned an internship in the community. The objective is for students to apply theoretical perspectives to real world situations. Credit is determined at the beginning of the semester. Each hour of credit requires at least 30 hours of supervised work during the semester.
Prerequisites: 15 hours of gender studies courses including GNST 2300 or consent of director.
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HHPS 1101 - Dieting and Weight Control
One credit hours.
A practical short course designed to teach the proper methods of dieting and controlling body weight. Students will be taught how to determine, achieve, and maintain their correct body mass by using the scientific principles of proper nutrition and exercise. The futility of using drugs and fad diets to control weight will be explained.
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HHPS 1102 - Substance Abuse and Addiction
One discussion and hours lecture. One credit hours.
A practical short course designed to provide basic knowledge of drug abuse and addiction. Students will evaluate the role of drugs and other addictive behaviors in their life, and identify their risk factors for abuse or dependence. Students will be given information on available resources and options for behavior change and coping skills.
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HHPS 1103 - Smoking Cessation
One discussion and hours lecture. One credit hours.
A practical short course designed to explore nicotine dependency/addiction and smoking cessation options. Based on assessment of individual tobacco use and knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of smoking cessation options, students will plan and implement, if appropriate, a strategy for long term smoking cessation.
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HHPS 1104 - Stress Management
One discussion and hours lecture. One credit hours.
A practical short course designed to assist the individual in identifying sources and situations that trigger reactions, both positive and negative, that display the physiological stress response. The individual will be taught how to identify stressors in their lives and explore possible ways of changing responses in order to develop satisfactory reactions to these stressors. The approach to this course is both personal and practical.
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HHPS 1170 - Cardiopulmonary Respiration
Two hours laboratory per week. One credit hours.
Current lifesaving techniques used on individuals with heart or breathing emergencies. Appropriate first aid techniques also included.
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HHPS 1370 - Personal Health
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Designed to develop the understanding, attitudes, and practices which contribute to optimum physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Emphasis on major health problems and causes of death in various age groups. (ACTS Course Number HEAL 1003)
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HHPS 2303 - The Theory and Practice of Health Education
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
An introduction to the scientific basis for developing health education interventions from program assessment through program evaluation. History, theory, concepts, and applications will be discussed. Issues related to the design of relevant, practical and effective health education programs will be considered.
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HHPS 2330 - Introduction to Sport Management
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
This course will provide an overview of all facets of sports including management, career opportunities, marketing and promotion, public relations, fund raising, economics and finance, legal and ethical issues, and event and facilities management.
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HHPS 2372 - Care and Prevention of Injuries
Three laboratory and hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Care, prevention, and treatment of injuries to various parts of the body; taping and wrapping; laboratory practicum activities; exercise therapy techniques and basic understanding necessary to sound exercise programs.
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HHPS 3195 - Practicum in Health Education
One credit hours.
Directed observation and supervised field work in a health education professional setting. Emphasis on planning, conducting, and evaluating activities in the program. One credit hour for 30 clock hours.
Prerequisites: junior standing, consent of program coordinator.
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HHPS 3196 - Practicum in Exercise Science
One credit hours.
Practicum students will administer physical fitness tests to those enrolled in HHPS 2302 at both the beginning and end of the semester. They will help prescribe exercise and be responsible for helping HHPS 2302 class members achieve their stated fitness goals. This aid will consist of advice and motivation, leadership of exercise groups, nutrition planning, and modification of exercise prescriptions where required. One credit hour for 30 clock hours.
Prerequisites: HHPS 2302, consent of program coordinator and instructor of HHPS 2302.
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HHPS 3210 - Teaching Individual Sports
Two hours lecture. Two credit hours.
The course is an examination of the theory and practice of teaching and coaching: tennis and golf.
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HHPS 3211 - Health and Safety in Early Childhood
Two hours lecture. Two credit hours.
A practical short course designed to provide an introductory experience to the basic concepts of health and safety in early childhood environments. Specific attention is given to recognition of common illnesses in young children, infection control practices, injury prevention, and basic emergency treatment procedures. Some of the regulations that guide health and safety practices in early educational environments will be examined.
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HHPS 3212 - Teaching Individual Sports II
Two hours lecture. Two credit hours.
This course is an examination of the theory and practice of teaching/coaching Tumbling and Track.
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HHPS 3220 - Teaching Team Sports
Two hours lecture. Two credit hours.
The course is an examination of the theory and practice of teaching and coaching: basketball, volleyball, and baseball.
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HHPS 3222 - Teaching Team Sports II
Two hours lecture. Two hour credit hours.
This course is an examination of the theory and practice of teaching/coaching baseball/fastpitch softball, soccer, and football.
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HHPS 3302 - Exercise Physiology
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
The relationship between regular, moderate exercise and the resultant increase in the efficiency of the heart, lungs, and muscles. Students learn to assess fitness by the use of various laboratory instruments and techniques and to improve fitness by the judicious use of specific training programs.
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HHPS 3310 - Coaching Theory and Methodology
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Course is designed to improve the knowledge and understanding of methods and coaching theories. Students learn how to manage young athletes in conditioning, skill development, competition, motivation, and strategies.
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HHPS 3320 - History of Physical Education
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
A study of the historical development of organized physical activity designed to improve the understanding and appreciation of the purpose, value, nature, scope, and significance of physical education throughout history.
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HHPS 3330 - Teaching PK-6 Physical Education
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
This course is designed to help students understand the need for an effective pre kindergarten–6 physical education program. It will provide the prospective PK-6 school classroom teacher, as well as the PK-6 physical education specialist, with a knowledge base in the principles of physical fitness, elementary physical education curriculum planning and appropriate selection of physical activities for children. The students will be working with hands-on projects integrating the discipline of physical education and other curriculum subjects found in grades PK-6th. Proper nutrition for the elementary student will also be discussed.
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HHPS 3331 - Legal/Ethical Issues in Sport
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
This course is designed to provide standard information on legal and ethical issues in the sport industry and the risk managers are responsible for. This course will focus on the three major areas of the law that have a direct impact on the management of sport: tort liability and risk management; contract law; and constitutional law. Identifying management strategies and education for proactive rather than reactive responses will be a major emphasis. Additionally, time will be spent investigating moral issues in sport, and judgments about right and wrong behavior among athletes, coaches, spectators, and others.
Prerequisites: HHPS 2330 .
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HHPS 3332 - Sport Facility and Management
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Sport and entertainment (amateur and professional) activities are held in facilities that create unique opportunities for the sport and entertainment business manager. This course offers a comprehensive look at the discipline of facility management and event planning/operations.
Prerequisites: HHPS 2330 .
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HHPS 3333 - Governance & Management of Sport
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
This course is designed to familiarize students with the concepts of governance, policy, decision-making, organizational behavior, and human resource management in the sport context. Through various individual and group assignments, students will gain knowledge and develop skills relevant to becoming an effective sport administrator. Emphasis will be placed on learning the structure of common sport organizations at various levels (scholastic, recreational, amateur, professional and others) as well as organizational behavior theory and common human resource issues (staffing, performance appraisal and leadership).
Prerequisites: HHPS 2330 .
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HHPS 3334 - Sports Marketing Management
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
This course investigates principles and processes in sport marketing and sales. Focuses on research and development, sport promotion, sport sponsorship, advertising, merchandising, and distribution of sporting goods.
Prerequisites: HHPS 2330 .
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HHPS 3335 - Sport Finance and Economics
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
In this course, students will be introduced to current economic and financial issues confronting managers in the sport industry.
Prerequisites: HHPS 2330 .
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HHPS 3372 - Advanced First Aid
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Training individuals to realize ethical and legal obligations in rendering competent first aid in case of accident or injury until a physician can be found. American Heart Association advanced first aid certification on successful completion of the course.
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HHPS 3374 - Community Health Agencies
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Principles and practices of public health and voluntary health programs and agencies. Students make guided observation in laboratory situations and engage in seminars.
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HHPS 3377 - Drug Ed. K-12
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
An in-depth study of drug education designed to help teachers, administrators, and other special interest groups present drug education programs.
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HHPS 3391 - Cooperative Education in Health Education
Three credit hours.
Cooperative education seeks to integrate academic and professional work experiences. Students will be placed in a work setting consistent with their Health, Human Performance & Sport Management career objectives. This course requires a minimum of 200 semester work hours.
Prerequisites: junior standing, acceptance as a Health, Human Performance & Sport Management major, minimum GPA of 2.50, and consent of program coordinator.
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HHPS 3401 - Nutrition
Four demonstration and hours lecture. Four credit hours.
Fundamental principles of human nutrition, nutritional value of foods, nutritional requirements of individuals at all ages, application of principles of nutrition under various physiological and economic conditions.
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HHPS 3402 - Structural Kinesiology
Four hours (4 hour lecture-demonstration per week) hours lecture. Four credit hours.
This course is a study of muscles, bones, and joints as they are involved in the science of movement. Several physiological and mechanical principles are included to increase the understanding of the structures discussed in the course content.
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HHPS 3410 - Biomechanics of Human Movement
Three hours lecture. one hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.
This course is intended to serve as an introduction to the biomechanics of human movement, including terminology and mechanical concepts using both quantitative and qualitative problems and applications.
Prerequisites: HHPS 3402 and MATH 1302 or department approval.
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HHPS 3412 - Applied Human Science
Three hours lecture. one hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.
This course is designed to develop within the prospective health, physical education and wellness professional an understanding and applicable knowledge of the human organism. Those systems appropriate for understanding humans within the activity setting are emphasized such as the skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, endocrine, and respiratory.
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HHPS 3422 - Exercise, Wellness & Lifestyle
Three hours lecture. one hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.
This course is designed to give the student an initial fitness assessment and exercise prescription experience. Basic concepts of assessment and principles of physical training will be covered. Students will implement an individual training program and demonstrate proficiency in assessment techniques of various skill and health-related fitness components. This course also requires students to actively participate in field work consisting of advice and motivation, leadership of exercise groups, nutrition planning, and modification of exercise prescriptions.
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HHPS 4100 - Independent Study in Health Education
One, two, three, four, five, or six credit hours.
Provides an opportunity for advanced students to conduct an in-depth study in a specific area of interest or a special problem. May be taken for one to six credit hours. The student is expected to spend two to four hours per week on the project for each hour of credit earned. The exact hourly commitment per week will depend on the nature of the project and will be agreed on in advance by the student and instructor.
Prerequisites: consent of department chairperson.
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HHPS 4194 - Workshop in Health Education
One, two, or three credit hours.
Provides opportunities for students, in-service teachers, and interested individuals to work and study with health education professionals. The student can expect to spend two to four hours per week (15 week semester) on the workshop for each hour of credit earned. The exact hourly commitment per week will depend on the nature of the workshop and will be specified in advance by the instructor.
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HHPS 4294 - Workshop in Health Education
One, two, or three credit hours.
Provides opportunities for students, in-service teachers, and interested individuals to work and study with health education professionals. The student can expect to spend two to four hours per week (15 week semester) on the workshop for each hour of credit earned. The exact hourly commitment per week will depend on the nature of the workshop and will be specified in advance by the instructor.
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HHPS 4340 - Adapted Physical E. K-12
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Course presents the philosophy and methods pertaining to the adaptation of physical education for handicapped and exceptional students. A basic knowledge of handicapped conditions and their complications for participating in physical education along with classroom, laboratory, and practical experience will be provided to increase the awareness of the handicapped and to facilitate the application of knowledge to real life situations. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as HHPS 5340.
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HHPS 4350 - Methods and Techniques of Teaching Physical Education 6-12
Three hours lecture. Three credits credit hours.
This course provides a detailed review of the analysis and application of the major responsibilities and competencies required for teaching physical education 6-12. Emphasis is on learning the State Standards for Physical Education, Wellness, & Leisure (SSPEWL) K-12 licensure requirements and preparation for the ETS PRAXIS Series exams. This is the designated capstone course for the BS in Health Human Performance and Sport Management: emphasis in Health and Exercise Science, Minor in Secondary Education. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as HSCI 5350.
Prerequisites: HHPS 3320 , HHPS 3210 , and HHPS 3310 , or department approval.
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HHPS 4371 - Health Education Concepts and Applications
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Examination of the concepts, philosophy, and applications of health education in public, private, professional, and commercial organizations that exist to improve and maintain health. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as HHPS 5371.
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HHPS 4372 - First Aid Instructor Training
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Students under supervision develop a lesson plan, observe teachers, develop tests, and participate in the American Red Cross first aid program. Instructor training course for candidates to become certified by the American Red Cross to teach standard first aid and personal safety.
Prerequisites: HHPS 3372 , current American Red Cross first aid certification.
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HHPS 4373 - Controversial Issues in Health Education
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Designed to expand the health educators knowledge of health issues as they are influenced by laws, public opinion, and scientific knowledge; an in-depth study of current controversial issues in health education. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as HHPS 5373.
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HHPS 4374 - Family Life and Sex Education
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
A study of dating, engagements, marriage, children, divorce, and sexual behavior patterns.
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HHPS 4376 - Mental Health Education
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Examination of methods to be used by teachers to develop the mental health of individual students. Emphasis on the health educator’s role in reducing mental and emotional problems.
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HHPS 4378 - Organization and Administration of Health Education Programs
Three hours lecture. Three credits credit hours.
This course is designed to provide a foundation in the organization and management of community-based health education programs. The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of management, administration and leadership; as well as, demonstrate their application in a variety of health education, health promotion and wellness programs. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as HHPS 5378.
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HHPS 4379 - Methods and Techniques of Teaching Health Education
Three hours lecture. Three hour credit hours.
This course will focus on basic philosophic structure of an efficient, meaningful, and effective application of health education, teaching methods, learning models, and theories. Students will gain experience in the organization and planning of programs intended to motivate, sustain individual behavior, and change community attitudes and policies.
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HHPS 4380 - Health Education Program Evaluation
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about program evaluation and measurement concepts in health education and their application. Content includes: evaluation terminology, how to write measurable objectives, how to identify evidence based models, how to design and collect data using quantitative and qualitative methods, how to interpret data.
Prerequisites: HHPS 4371 or department approval.
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HHPS 4381 - Health, Human Performance & Sport Management Seminar
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
The course will emphasize the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing seven areas of responsibility. It is the designated capstone course for the emphasis area of Health Education and Promotion in the Department of Health Human Performance and Sport Management Bachelor of Science degree, and prepares students for the Certified Health Education Specialist exam. The course evaluation will incorporate a portfolio component that will consist of artifacts from the prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites: HHPS 2303 , HHPS 4371 , HHPS 4373 or department approval.
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HHPS 4382 - Cultural Competence in Health Education
This course is designed to increase knowledge and understanding of the importance of cultural competence in health education and community health promotion. Focus will be on culturally appropriate communication, health literacy minority health disparities, and effective strategies in planning, implementing, and evaluating culturally appropriate health education programs. Responsibilities of a certified health education specialist will be addressed.
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HHPS 4384 - Motor Development
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
This course analyzes the basic concepts relating to human motor development. Basic research and relevant theories of general human development are discussed in relation to motor development and the learning of motor skills. The course provides an understanding of the motor development from early childhood through adulthood.
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HHPS 4391 - Cooperative Education in Health Education
Three credit hours.
Cooperative education seeks to integrate academic and professional work experiences. Students will be placed in a work setting consistent with their Health, Human Performance & Sport Management career objectives. This course requires a minimum of 200 semester work hours.
Prerequisites: junior standing, acceptance as a Health, Human Performance & Sport Management major, minimum GPA of 2.50, minimum of one semester of HHPS 3391 , and consent of program coordinator.
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HHPS 4394 - Workshop in Health Education
One, two, or three credit hours.
Provides opportunities for students, in-service teachers, and interested individuals to work and study with health education professionals. The student can expect to spend two to four hours per week (15 week semester) on the workshop for each hour of credit earned. The exact hourly commitment per week will depend on the nature of the workshop and will be specified in advance by the instructor.
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