Health and Physical Undergraduate

Undergraduate Course Description

HEALTH (HLTH)
101.	Wellness for Life The study of principles and techniques needed to
	promote human health and hygiene. Topics will include, but not be limited
	to: fitness assessment and skills; personal awareness and management
	techniques, self motivation, proper nutrition, responsibility, and healthy
	choices as they relate to wellness. Health related physical fitness laboratories
	for skills and strategies will be conducted. Lab fee required (F,Sp,Sm)

231	First Aid A course to provide an understanding of first aid and
	emergency procedures, including theory and practice, given to victims of
	accident and illness. Lab fee required.
351	Principles of Health and Fitness for Children
	*Prerequisite:* Jr. classification or approval of department head
	A survey of the essential knowledge and skills of health and physical education
	as they relate to children ages 6 to 14. Included will be skills related to
	personal health and safety, physical fitness, motor development, games and
	sports, gymnastics, and rhythmic activities.

PHYSCIAL EDUCATION (PED)
110	Archery	128	Tennis-Badminton
112.	Bowling-additional $75.00 fee for course	129.	Team Sports-volleyball, basketball
117.	Scuba- additional $150.00 fee for course	132.	Weight Training
118	Golf-additional $50.00 fee for course	133.	Beginning Aerobic Dance
119.	Conditioning and Fitness	135.	Water Aerobics
120.	Fitness Walking	140.	Texan Star Dance Team
122.	Racquetball	150.	Men's Varsity Athletics
123.	Beginning Swimming	151.	Women's Varsity Athletics

	Theory Courses
200	Foundations of Exercise and Sports Studies
	An introductory course in Exercise and Sports Studies. Included will be a
	history of physical education and sport; health-related fitness concepts;
	nutrition for sport and athletics; stress management techniques; and objectives
212	Introduction to Athletic Training
	This course is a prerequisite for entrance into the Tarleton Athletic
	Training/Sports Medicine licensure program. It serves as a survey of the
	athletic training profession and the skills involved in the care of the athlete and
	physically active. Lab fee required (F)
	and principles of exercise and sport.
218.	Theory of Gymnastics and Dance
	*Prerequisite:* PED 1192
	Theory and practice of skills in basic gymnastics and tumbling; dance activities
	including square dane, folk, and country-western dance. (F,Sp,Sm)
	. Lab fee required
219.	Coaching Football
	Concentration on skills and techniques in coaching football. (SP)
220.	Coaching Basketball
	Concentration on skills and techniques in coaching basketball. (F)
223.	Coaching Track and Field
	Concentration on skills and techniques in coaching track. (SP)
224.	Coaching Baseball
	Concentration on skills and techniques in coaching baseball. (SP)
226.	Coaching Volleyball
	Concentration on skills and techniques in coaching volleyball.
227	Sports Officiating
	A course designed to teach the rules and mechanics of sports officiating in
	football, basketball, volleyball, and baseball/softball. Students will be required
	to assist in a variety of officiating activities outside the formal classroom.
228	Coaching Softball
	Concentration on skills and techniques in coaching softball.
230	Motor Behavior
	*Prerequisite:* PED 2003 or approval of department head.
	A study of the behavioral characteristics for skill acquisition due to motor,
	physical and neuromuscular development. Application of instructional
	techniques with children in a school setting is a part of this course. (F,SP,Sm)
	Lab fee required.
250.	Games and Activities for Children (3-0)
	A course designed to acquaint the student with the underlying theory and
	principles of play activities for children and to introduce the student to a variety
	of games and activities for children. (F)
310	Tests and Measurements
	*Prerequisite:* 12 hours of Physical Education course work and junior class.
	Use and function of tests in Exercise and Sport Studies. Test construction and
	interpretation will be studied. Statistical techniques will be reviewed.
	Lab fee required
312	Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
	*Prerequisite:* BIOL 2194 & 2204 and PED 2313
	The study and application of skills in the prevention and care of injuries
	affecting the athlete and physically active. (F,SP)
	Lab fee required.
313	Assessment of Athletic Injuries and Illnesses
	*Prerequisites:* PED 213, 312, BIOL 219, 220
	The study and application of principles and techniques fo assessment of athletic
	injuries and illnesses including signs and symptoms, classification of injuries and
	illnesses, emergency assessment, and clinical assessment.
314	Therapeutic Exercise
	*Prerequisites:* PED 213, 312, BIOL 219, 220
	The study and application of therapeutic exercise techniques in the rehabiliation
	of athletic injuries including restoration of range of motion, muscular strength and
	endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance, neuromuscular control and balance.
320.	Theory of Strength and Conditioning
	*Prerequisites:* BIOL 219 or 220, HLTH 231
	The study and survey of comtemporary strength training and conditioning.
	Successful completion of the course allows the student to sit for the appropriate
	examinations relative to being ceritified as a Strength and Conditioning
	specialist.
326	*Outdoor Adventure ( linked to site)*
	*Prerequisite:* HLTH 2313 or approval of department head
	Techniques and application of an instruction process using activities in the
	natural environment to promote and enhance educational, sociological,
	recreational, and overall personal growth of the participant. (F,SP,)
	Lab fee required.
340.	Integrated Movement Activities.
	*Prerequisite:* PED 2503 or approval of department head.
	A study of movement experiences designed to integrate concepts of exercise
	and sport studies with language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, art,
	and music. (F,SP)
380	Adaptive, Corrective, and Developmental Exercise. (2-2)
	*Prerequisite:* PED 2303.
	A study of the behavioral characteristics, causes, needs and corrective
	strategies for individuals with disabling conditions. Practical application with
	special needs individuals is a course requirement. (F,SP)
	Lab fee required
405.	Practicum in Exercise and Sports Studies
	Prerequisites: Senior classification and approval of department head.
	Practicum in the exercise and sport studies activity program involving a
	demonstrated proficiency in a variety of activities related to exercise and sport.
	(F,SP) Lab fee required.
4124.	Therapuetic Modalities
	*Prerequisites:* PED 213, 312, BIOL 219, 220
	The study of therapuetic modalities in the care of athletic injuries including
	psychological aspects, healing process, pain control, superficial cold and hear,
	electrotherapy, ultrasound, mechanical energy, and biofeedback.
413	Management in Athletic Training
	*Prerequisites:* Approval of Director of Athletic Training Education Program
	A study of the principlies and application of knowledge and skills necessary to
	to manage an athletic training program including areas of finance, information,
	insurance, human resources, faclities, ethics, and legal considerations
414	Clinical Experince in Athletic Training
	*Prerequisites:* Approval of Director of Athletic Training Education Program
	Clincial experience in athletic training undera ppropriate supervidsion of qualified
	professionals in collegiate, high school, and clinical settings.
416	Individual and Team Sport Skills
	*Prerequisites:* 18 hours of PED course work or approval of department head.
	A course designed to acquaint the student with a variety of individual and team
	sport activities. Included will be history, strategies, and physical skills related
	to those activities along with foundations of exercise. Designed as a course
	prior to student teaching. (F,SP)
	Lab fee required.
420	Physiology of Exercise
	*Prerequisites:* BIOL 2194, 2204.
	Effects of physical exercise on body processes. (F,SP,Sm)
	Lab fee required
430	Physiotherapy
	*Prerequisites:* P ED 4203 or approval of department head.
	Physiology of exercise in the treatment of the degenerative effects of sedentary
	lifestyles associated with chronic disease and/or disabilities.
	Lab fee required .
440	Exercise Electrocardiography
	*Prerequisites:* BIOL 2194 or 2204, Hlth 2313, PED 4203
	A study of the rate, rhythm, axis, and pathophysiology of the heart obtained
	during graded exercise testing. (SP)
470.	The Organization and Administration of Exercise and Sports Programs
	*Prerequisites:* 12 hours of Physical Education or senior classification.
	Principles, practices, and procedures in the organization and administration of
	exercise and sports programs. (F,SP,Sm)
480	Kinesiology
	*Prerequisites:* BIOL 2194, 2204,
	Investigation and analysis of human motion in relationship to structure and
	function according to general mechanical laws and other factors. (F,SP,Sm)
482.	Internship in Exercise and Sports Studies
	*Prerequisites:* Senior classification and approval of department head.
	Supervised internship with selected agencies and organizations such as
	intramural sports, city recreation departments, centers, and similar agencies
	and organizations. (F,SP,Sm)
485	Seminar (credit variable)
	*Prerequisites:* Junior level standing or approval of department head
	This course will focus on current tipics and issues of interest in exercise and
	sports studies. It may be repeated for credit as topics change.
486.	Problems (Credit variable)
	Directed study of selected problems in Physical Education. May be repeated
	for credit with approval of department head. Restricted to Physical Education
	majors and minors.