Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Associate of Arts Degree

2012-2013 academic year

You can earn an associate of arts degree with an concentration in health, physical education and recreation. Note that not all courses for each program can be offered every semester.

Note to current studentsNote to Current Students Catalog2012 College Catalog

You will need to successfully complete a minimum of 60 Credit Hours.


Recommended Core Courses

Core 23 Credit Hours

Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
HPER 1510 Introduction to Physical Education
Designed for the physical education student. Orientation to physical education, history, principles, objectives, careers, and a survey of the scope of activities in the physical education curriculum.
3
HPER 1520 Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
The purpose of this course is to investigate and clarify the relationship between nutrition and human performance. The focus will include a study of the following areas: nutrition, energy value of food, metabolic rates, calorimetry, body composition, aerobic and anaerobic power, physiological conditioning and nutritional requirements.
3
HLTH 1710 First Aid
Study and application of the principles and techniques involved in the administration of first aid. Deals with prevention of accidents and emergency care and treatment including CPR that can be given until the services of a doctor are available.
2
HPER 2110 Individual and Dual Sports
Introduction to the fundamental theory, techniques, and methods of teaching individual and dual sports.
3
HPER 2160 Team Sports
Introduction to the fundamental theory, techniques, and methods of teaching team sports.
3
HPER 2400 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Survey of common athletic injuries, including prevention, evaluation, care, rehabilitation, training methods, taping methods, reconditioning, and other therapeutic modalities.
3
HPER 2510 Physical Education in the Elementary School I with Practicum
Designed for the prospective elementary teacher and the physical education student. Study of the curriculum and teaching of physical education to the elementary grades in relation to the needs and characteristics of the elementary school age child at various grade levels.
3

Core Option Courses

Health, Phys Ed & Rec 3 Credit Hours

Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
HPER 1210 Badminton
An introduction to the knowledge and skills utilized to participate in badminton.
1
HPER 1220 Basketball
An activity class designed to give the student knowledge, skills, and experience in the sport of basketball.
1
HPER 1230 Bowling
This course is designed to teach students the history of bowling, basic bowling fundamentals, and how to score by hand.
1
HPER 1240 Circuit Training
A fitness class designed to give the student knowledge of physical training utilizing a prescribed exercise circuit and-or stations.
1
HPER 1245 Weight Management
Designed to develop an understanding of the principles for weight management. The course will focus on ways to improve the student's ability to lose weight and inches and maintain those losses. The importance of exercise, daily calorie goals, food guide pyramid, and food portions are topics that will be covered.
1
HPER 1260 Golf
A study and practice of the fundamental skills, techniques, and rules of golf.
1
HPER 1270 Aerobic Fitness
An assortment of various aerobic activities designed primarily for cardiovascular health. Includes aerobic dance, aerobic circuit training, walking and jogging workouts, Tae-Bo and Pilates.
1
HPER 1280 Karate-Introduction to the Martial Arts
Introduction to martial arts in general and karate specifically as a means of relaxation, physical activity, and self-defense. Students will develop blocking, kicking, and punching skills and learn two katas forms and one kiso kumite arranged sparring.
1
HPER 1310 Tennis
An activity class designed to give the student knowledge, skills, and experience in the sport of tennis.
1
HPER 1325 Introduction to Yoga
An introduction to all types of yoga including: Hatha, Jnana, Karma, and Bakti with an emphasis on Raja. The student will gain physical flexibility, respiration control and control of the mind functions. Anatomy and physiology will be covered in respect to function of the nervous system as it affects all of the bodily functions. Students may register twice for this class.
1
HPER 1326 Introduction to Pilates
A study of the eight principles of Pilates including body awareness, posture, and muscle imbalances. Students may register twice for this class.
1

Required General Education Courses

Behavioral Science 3 Credit Hours

Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
PSYC 1810 Introduction to Psychology
An introduction to the science of psychology including the application of critical thinking to the study of learning theory, memory, personality, growth and development, neurological aspects, abnormal behavior, therapies, intelligence, motivation, emotion, sensation, perceptions and theoretical perspectives.
3

English / Literature 3 Credit Hours

select one - must earn a C or above
Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
ENGL 1020 English Composition II
Students will read and analyze works in various genres of literature and respond with essays applying research skills learned in ENGL 1010.
3
ENGL 2100 Introduction to Literature
This course introduces students to the major genres and conventions associated with literature. It includes fiction, poetry, drama and memoir. By employing critical reading and thinking skills and analytical and creative writing skills, students will understand literature more fully. The course exposes students to a range of authors representing a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
3
ENGL 2160 Survey of American Literature II
Covers American writers from 1865 to the present, such as Whitman, Twain, Frost, Hemingway, Faulkner, and Eliot.
3

Fine and Performing Arts 3 Credit Hours

select one
Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
MUSC 1550 Music in Western Culture
Study of the development of music and how it relates to the events of our past and present. All types of music included. Open registration.
3
ARTS 2000 Art History-Ancient to Gothic
A survey of major works of art in all media from Prehistory through the end of the Late Gothic. Artistic styles will be discussed in relation to contemporary history, society, and culture. Individual works of art will be explored as well as the role of art and architecture in a cultural context.
3
ARTS 2010 Art History-Renaissance to Present
A survey of major works of art in all media from the Renaissance through Post Modernism. Artistic styles will be discussed in relation to contemporary history, society, and culture. Individual works of art will be explored as well as the role of art and architecture in a cultural context.
3

Health Education 3 Credit Hours

HPER 1550 required
Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
HPER 1550 Lifetime Wellness
Designed to develop an understanding of the principles necessary for promoting lifetime wellness. Focus will be on a holistic approach to recognizing and evaluating oneself in order to improve one's own quality of life. Includes a study of critical issues which affect the individual, such as stress, nutrition, weight control, physical fitness, infectious and noninfectious diseases, alcohol and drug abuse, environmental health, and human sexuality.
3

History 3 Credit Hours

select one
Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
HIST 1030 European Civilization I
Study of history that interprets and evaluates the contribution of civilizations from ancient times to 1600.
3
HIST 1050 World History I
A chronological study of world civilizations giving an overall view of contributions made by these civilizations from ancient times to 1715.
3
HIST 2010 American History I
A survey of American history from the Age of Discovery through the Civil War or Reconstruction. Emphasis is on the political, economic, cultural, and social issues in the development of the American nation.
3

Mathematics 3-5 Credit Hours

select one from list or any other higher level of college math
Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
MATH 1100 Foundations of Mathematics
This course is designed to give the students a survey of mathematics topics including set theory, logic, geometry and dimensional analysis, financial calculations and management graph theory, probability and statistics. Main emphasis will be the application of problem solving methods while studying topics.
3
MATH 1140 Intermediate Algebra
Development of the real numbers as a working replacement set for equations and expressions. Main emphasis is placed on algebraic operations related to polynomials, rational expressions and equations, radical expressions and equations, exponential expressions, and logarithmic expressions. Concepts of relations and functions are introduced allowing for further study in math.
4

Natural Science 4 Credit Hours

Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
BIOS 1010 General Biology
Introduction to the major biological concepts: ecosystem dynamics, cell structure and function, cell division, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and genetics, as well as a variety of laboratory techniques.
4

Oral Communication 3 Credit Hours

select one - must earn a C or above
Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
SPCH 1010 Fundamentals of Communication
This course stresses the correlation of effective communication common to interpersonal, small group, and public speaking contexts. Theory and application are incorporated into a variety of classroom activities. Students gain experience in public speaking through the delivery of informative, persuasive, and other various types of speeches.
3
SPCH 1110 Public Speaking
This course will assist the student to master the skills required of speaking in today's workplace. It will focus on the organization, preparation, research, and evidence needed for a presentation that is tailored to fit the audience. The course will enhance the student's listening skills which will assist them in everyday situations.
3

Social Science 3 Credit Hours

select one
Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
POLS 1000 American Government
A study of the functioning of the political system through an analysis and application of its underlying theories.
3
GEOG 1020 World Regional Geography
Regional survey of world's political units and theoretical framework for understanding geographical phenomena and problems with emphasis on relationship of human activities and physical environment.
3
ECON 2110 Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduction to the nature and concepts of economics. Topics include economic systems, measurement and analysis of aggregate variables such as national income, expenditures, fiscal and monetary policy, employment, and inflation. Other policies for macroeconomic stabilization and growth are evaluated.
3

Written Communication 3 Credit Hours

ENGL 1010 required - must earn a C or above
Course NumberCourse NameCredit Hours
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
Designed to develop writing skills. Students write papers and essays which emphasize the importance of clarity, idea development, focus, organization, word choice, logic and sentence construction. The process of planning, writing, revising, and editing essays for a particular audience and basic research-related skills are also emphasized.
3

Suggested Elective Courses

See advisor and confirm with transfer institution for recommended electives.


Take this classNote to Current Students

We strongly recommend that you review your course schedule with your advisor and consult the college catalog for specific program requirements.