COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & RECREATION (HPER) PROGRAM
*Includes courses for Pre-Athletic Training and personal fitness
HHP COURSES
HHP 1011 Career Opportunities in Health & Physical Education
1 Credit hour: Class 1 hour
Orients students to college life. Proper use of time and how to develop study habits. How to keep notes and make note cards. Acquaints students with various fields of Health and Physical Education and opportunities offered to the graduate.
HHP 1122 Personal Trainer (NEW COURSE)
2 Credit hours: Class 2 hours
This course will include the science of exercise, fitness assessment, exercise programming, instructional and spotting techniques, principles of nutrition, and lifestyle modification. The course is designed to prepare students for the American Council on Exercise certification examination for personal trainers.
HHP 1132 Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist (NEW COURSE)
2 Credit hours: Class 2 hours
The course is designed for experienced personal trainers who desire to expand their clientele beyond those classified as "apparently healthy". The course will provide an in-depth preventative and post-rehabilitative fitness programming that addresses common disease and disorders such as diabetes and lipid disorders to post-orthopedic rehabilitiation and low-back pain.
HHP 1142 Group Fitness Instructor (NEW COURSE)
2 Credit hours: Class 2 hours
The course is designed for fitness professional to gain effective communication, teaching techniques and motivational skills necessary to teach a safe and effective group fitness class.
HHP 1152 Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant (NEW COURSE)
2 Credit hours: Class 2 hours
Topics in the this class consist of weight management, behavior change, lifestyle coaching, exercise science and nutrition. After completion of the course, students should be able to provide knowledge of the relationship between physical activity and nutrition, and illustrate how permanent weight loss is most effectively brought about through a change in lifestyle.
HHP 1123 Leadership and Team Building
3 Credit hours: Class 3 hours
Students will receive information and participate in exercises for the development of leadership in groups, the dynamics of a team, conflict resolution in a group setting, evaluating effectiveness of leadership and teamwork, role of leadership and teams in our society (particularly as related to recreation and sports activities), and the forms of leadership that can be used in motivation and goal-setting of teams. Team sports will often serve as a model to study leadership styles and teamwork interactions.
HHP 1133 Recreation and Society
3 Credit hours: Class 3 hours
Through this course students will gain an understanding of the role of recreation within American society. This will include a historical perspective as well as how recreation influences our society (for example, philosophically, economically). Instruction will review basic concepts related to play, games, and the relationship of time, work, and geography to recreation in American society, the connection to education, family development, and the global impact of recreation (such as the Olympics).
HHP 1713 Introduction to Athletic Training
3 Credit hours: Class 3 hours
An introduction to the profession of athletic training. The principles of injury prevention and care relative to athletic injuries and development of essential skills and competencies needed to perform selected athletic training procedures. Theory-based course with required laboratory experience.
HHP 1753 Introduction to Physical Education
The nature, scope, and significance of physical education. Historical and philosophical foundations, major sub-disciplines and their interrelationships, and career opportunities.
HHP 1812 Pedagogy of Outdoor Activities
2 Credit hours: Class 2 hours
Introduction of selected motor skills, activities, methods and theories within outdoor activities. Analysis of skills concepts, terms, safety issues, teaching strategies and developmental appropriateness.
Prerequisite: HPER majors only.
HHP 1822 Pedagogy of Rhythm and Movement
2 Credit hours: Class 2 hours
Introduction of basic fundamentals and methods of movement skills for rhythms including social, creative, developmental, and multicultural dance and activities. Analysis of skills, concepts, terms, safety issues, teaching strategies and developmental appropriateness.
Prerequisite: HPER majors only.
HHP 1832 Pedagogy of Sports Skills
2 Credit hours: Class 2 hours
Introduction of selected motor skills, activities, methods and theories of individual, dual and team sports. Analysis of skills, concepts, terms, safety issues, teaching strategies and developmental appropriateness.
Prerequisite: HPER majors only.
HHP 1842 Pedagogy of Fitness and Wellness
2 Credit hours: Class 2 hours
Introduction of concepts, technologies and teaching methods for strength training, aerobic conditioning and stress management. Analysis of skills, concepts, terms, and computer applications, safety issues, teaching strategies and developmental appropriateness.
Prerequisite: HPER majors only.
HHP 2052 Sports Officiating
2 Credit hours: Class 2 hours
Designed to teach rules, interpretation and mechanics of officiating to students who are interested in becoming certified officials. The class will meet all qualifications and guidelines of the State and National Committee on certification of officials in these athletic events: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Wrestling and Soccer. Requirement for state certification of officials in Oklahoma.
HHP 2213 Principles in Health Education and Health Promotion
3 Credit hours: Class 3 hours
Introduction to the field of health education and health promotion focusing on health principles, theories, career opportunities and a field experience.
HHP 2223 Wellness Practicum I
3 Credit hours: Class 3 hours
A class designed to give Wellness majors actual practice in the areas associated with fitness facilities. Students will be required to work in the fitness center, administer required fitness assessments of enrolled students in the Cardio‑Circuit Fitness classes and to have supervised teaching experience in Aerobic Fitness, Swimming, or Weight Training.
HHP 2233 Wellness Practicum II
3 Credit hours: Class 3 hours
A continuation of Practicum I. To meet class requirements, the students will be required to work in the fitness center, administer required fitness assessments of enrolled students in the Cardio‑Circuit Fitness classes, and to have supervised teaching experience in one of the following classes: Aerobic Fitness, Swimming, or Weight Training.
HHP 2272 Theory of Coaching Football
2 Credit hours: Class 2 hours
An insight into the coaching profession, plays and formations, practical analysis of various systems, public relations of a teacher, coach to the community and general objectives in coaching.
HHP 2352 Theory of Coaching Basketball
2 Credit hours: Class 2 hours
An insight into the coaching profession. Material, plays, formations, fundamentals, and an analysis of each of these as they fit into the various systems of play to be included in the curriculum content. Public relations of a teacher, coach in the overall system and to the community along with the general objectives in coaching will be offered.
HHP 2432 Theory of Coaching Softball
2 Credit hours: Class 2 hours
An insight into the coaching profession material, plays, formations, fundamentals, and an analysis of each of these as they fit into the various systems of play to be included in the curriculum content. Public relations of a teacher, coach in the overall system and the community along with the general objectives in coaching will be offered.
HHP 2442 Theory of Coaching Volleyball
2 Credit hours: Class 2 hours
An insight into the coaching profession material, plays, formations, fundamentals, and an analysis of each of these as they fit into the various systems of play to be included in the curriculum content. Public relations of a teacher, coach in the overall system and the community along with the general objectives in coaching will be offered.
HHP 2451 Athletic Trainig Practicum
1 Credit hour: Laboratory 2 hours
Directed observation in supervised introductory laboratory and clinical experiences in athletic training.
Prerequisite: Full admission into the Pre-Athletic Training program.
HHP 2452 Theory of Coaching Cheerleading and Dance Groups
2 Credit hours: Class 2 hours
An insight into the coaching profession material, plays, formations, fundamentals, and an analysis of each of these as they fit into the various systems of play to be included in the curriculum content. Public relations of a teacher, coach in the overall system and the community along with the general objectives in coaching will be offered.
HHP 2461 Athletic Training Practicum II
Credit hour: Laboratory 2 hours
Directed observation in supervised introductory laboratory and clinical experiences in athletic training. Prerequisite: Successful completion of HHP 2451.
HHP 2472 Theory of Coaching Baseball
2 Credit hours: Class 2 hours
An insight into what is involved in the management and preparation of a baseball team on the various levels. Fundamentals of the game individually and teamwise and general coaching objectives as they relate to the student, school and community.
HHP 2602 Community First Aid
2 Credit hours: Class 2 hours
Standard first aid course as outlined by the American Red Cross consisting of emergency assistance and treatment in cases of accident, injury, or illness pending regular surgical or medical treatment. Specific areas covered in course are bandaging, splinting, resuscitation methods, emergency rescue and short distance transfer. Course will include Child, Infant, and Adult CPR. This course will be used for all general education students and for programs other than Physical Education, Wellness, and Pre-Athletic Training.
3 Credit hours: Class 3 hours
Individual, interpersonal, and soci-cultural issues that have an impact on health. Behavioral decision making, social relations, cultural diversity and environmental sensitivity.
HHP 2612 Sport Safety Training with Adult & Child CPR
2 Credit hours: Class 2 hours
A first aid class which will include Adult and Child CPR as well as specific first aid for sports injuries. An excellent class for prospective coaches. American Red Cross certifications will be given. This class is a requirement for Pre-Athletic Training, Wellness, and Physical Education.
3 Credit hours: Class 3 hours
Action and location of individual muscle groups. Anatomy as applied to a living person. Common anatomical injuries and diseases will be presented with each joint structure.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1114 or high school equivalent.
HHP 2663 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
3 Credit hours: Class 3 hours
Designed to provide knowledge related to prevention, care and rehabilitations of athletic injuries. Prevention of athletic injuries and methods of massage, taping, and bandaging. A requirement for all HPER majors. Requirement for certification for all Oklahoma high school coaches.
HHP 2692 Water Safety Instruction
2 Credit hours: Laboratory 4 hours
Consists of 2 parts; review of swimming and safety skills, theoretical and practical knowledge as well as methods of teaching swimming and water safety courses. Receives the American Red Cross teaching certification. Counts as a 2‑hour solid credit rather than an activity credit. Required for most physical education teachers and coaches. A requirement for all HPER majors.
Prerequisite: Swimmer level skills and current emergency water safety and/or lifeguard training.
HHP 2712 Psychomotor Development
2 Credit hours: Class 2 hours
Fundamental aspects of motor development for infants, children, youth and adults.
HHP 2733 Procedures in Athletic Training
3 Credit hours: Class 3 hours
Introduction to the psychomotor skills required in the profession of athletic training. Procedures relative to athletic injuries and development of essential skills and competencies needed to perform selected athletic training procedures. Theory-based course with required lab experience.
Prerequisite: HHP 1713.
HHP 2844 Assessment of Lower-extremity Athletic Injuries
4 Credit hours: Class 3 hours, Laboratory 2 hours
Advanced knowledge and skills related to the recognition, assessment and appropriate medical referral of athletic injuries to the spine and lower extremities.
Prerequisites: HHP 2653, HHP 2663.
HHP 2854 Assessment of Lower-extremity Athletic Injuries
4 Credit hours: Class 3 hours, Laboratory 2 hours
Advanced knowledge and skills related to the recognition, assessment and appropriate medical referral of athletic injuries to the spine and upper extremities.
Prerequisites: HHP 2653, HHP 2663, HHP 2844.
2 Credit hours: Class 1 hour, Laboratory 2 hours
Provide knowledge, skills, and the American Cross certification to be a lifeguard. Economically beneficial to college students. Includes First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
LEIS COURSES
The following courses (LEIS course prefix) are activity courses that support the Physical Education and Recreation Program, provide physical activities for wellness, and develop skills in select physical activities. In accordance with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education policy, these courses are excluded from the 60 credit hour requirement for associate in arts and associate in science degrees except for Physical Education majors.
LEIS 1001, 1011, 1021, 1031, 1041, 1051 Recreation
1 Credit hour: Class 1 hour
Designed primarily for adults with needs for improving use of leisure time activities. Emphasizes creative and improved skills in recreational areas which will improve the quality of human life for individuals and families.
1 Credit hour: Laboratory 2 hours
A program of water activities for fitness and wellness. Swimming knowledge is not a prerequisite. Individualized workouts and other activities such as weights and exercise equipment are also available.
LEIS 1111, 1121, 1131, 1141 Rhythmic Exercise
1 Credit hour: Laboratory 5 hours
Designed for the Norse Star dance and drill organization. Activity class consists of basic conditioning exercises, dance and marching routines.
LEIS 1122 Athletic Fitness Concepts I
2 Credit hours: Laboratory 4 hours
This course allows students to learn and experience techniques of athletic fitness for enhancement of individual and team performance. Personal training information and self-paced workouts provide students with opportunities to experience physical strength and flexibility enhancement.
1 Credit hour: Class 1 hour, Laboratory 1 hour
An activity course that improves cardiovascular and overall physical health by using Cardio Circuit, Aerobics, Water Step Aerobics, and Free-Weight Training.
LEIS 1161 Cardio‑Activity
1 Credit hour: Class 1 hour, Laboratory 2 hours
A mid‑term and summer class offering of Cardio‑Circuit Fitness 1162.
LEIS 1162 Cardio‑Circuit Fitness
2 Credit hours: Class 1 hour, Laboratory 2 hours
Personalized fitness evaluations become the basis for this class which is designed to improve cardiovascular endurance and at the same time emphasize improvements in muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Equipment used in this class includes aerobic machines, and an aerobic circuit of weight stations and aerobic stations. Speakers will reinforce health living. Workouts will be required in the Cardio‑Circuit room. A second fitness evaluation at the end of the course will focus on personal improvement and lifetime goals.
LEIS 1172 Cardio‑Circuit Fitness II
2 Credit hours: Class 1 hour, Laboratory 2 hours
A continuation of Cardio‑Circuit Fitness. After personalized fitness evaluations, additional weights and upgraded programs will be designed for a continued goal of lifetime fitness. Speakers will reinforce healthy living. Workouts, three times a week will be required, with emphasis on cardiovascular and muscular improvement.
Prerequisite: LEIS 1162.
LEIS 1182 Cardio‑Circuit Fitness III
2 Credit hours: Class 1 hour, Laboratory 2 hours
A continuation of Cardio‑Circuit Fitness II. A continued emphasis on cardiovascular improvement and muscular endurance will be the focus of this class. Additional weight machines and free weights will be added for continued improvement. Workouts of three times a week will be required. Speakers will reinforce healthy living.
Prerequisite: LEIS 1172.
LEIS 1192 Cardio‑Circuit Fitness IV
2 Credit hours: Class 1 hour, Laboratory 2 hours
A continuation of Cardio‑Circuit Fitness III. Workouts of three times a week and a speaker session will be required. Designing a personal lifetime program of maintaining physical fitness will be the focus of this class.
Prerequisite: LEIS 1182.
LEIS 1232 Beginning Golf and Bowling
2 Credit hours: Class 1 hour, Laboratory 2 hours
Theory and practice of basic skills, different approaches, deliveries and releases, rules, terms and etiquette of bowling. Theory and practice of golf including the basic skills, rules, terminology and etiquette.
LEIS 1251 Beginning Basketball, Softball
1 Credit hour: Laboratory 3 hours
Includes theory, basic skills and fundamentals, rules and participation in the team sports of basketball and softball.
LEIS 1272 Walking & Jogging for Health
2 Credit hours: Class 1 hour, Laboratory 2 hours
This class is designed to give the student fundamental skill level sufficient to enjoy and understand the benefits of cardiovascular fitness training.
LEIS 1292 Cardio/Aerobic Combo I
2 Credit hours: Class 1 hour, Laboratory 2 hours
Includes exercises, walking, jogging, running, and dancing that stimulate the heart and lung activity for a time period long enough to produce beneficial changes in the body, especially the development of the cardiovascular‑respiratory system.
LEIS 1352 Weight Training
2 Credit hours: Class 1 hour, Laboratory 2 hours
Fundamental methods and techniques of weight training, for men and women.
LEIS 1392 Cardio/Aerobic Combo II
2 Credit hours: Class 1 hour, Laboratory 2 hours
Includes a higher level of activity than Aerobic Fitness I, due to the students physical conditioning reached in Aerobic Fitness I.
Prerequisite: LEIS 1292.
LEIS 2122 Athletic Fitness Concepts II
2 Credit hours: Laboratory 4 hours
This course allows students to learn and experience techniques of athletic fitness for enhancement of individual and team performance. Personal training information and self-paced workouts provide students with opportunities to experience physical strength and flexibility enhancement. Enrollment in the course does not include use of the Wellness Center/Cardio-Circuit Center.
2 Credit hours: Class 1 hour, Laboratory 2 hours
Introduces the student to the adventures that become available when the proper equipment is able to breathe underwater. Student will learn all the necessary skills to be safe and comfortable in the underwater environment. Course can lead to P.A.D.I. open water certification.
LEIS 2372 Beginning/Intermediate Swimming
2 Credit hours: Class 1 hour, Laboratory 2 hours
Provides the student with the opportunity to learn the elements of good swimming to a more advanced level.
Prerequisite: Basic swimming knowledge. Required for most physical education teachers and coaches.