Health and Physical Education

Courses

HP100: PERSONAL WELLNESS

Credits 2

This course examines all the dimensions of health and wellness. An emphasis is placed on the factors that influence health and wellness, particularly individual behaviors. Students participate in self-assessments that provide information about their health and wellness behaviors and their overall health status. In addition, students will learn strategies that improve lifetime health and wellness.

HP150: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TOPICS

Credits 1

This topics course will have a designated sport topic for the semester. Students will engage in learning the skills, techniques, and rules for participation in the designated sport activity. May be taken two times when topics vary.

HP230: PRINCIPLES OF COACHING

Credits 4

A study of functions, techniques and methods of coaching interscholastic athletic teams. Coaching theories will be explored as well as the rules, standards and gudlines governing the profession of coaching.

HP250: COACHING OF SPORT TOPICS

Credits 2

This course is designed to provide prospective athletic coaches with knowledge and skill introducation regarding specific sports. Emphasis is placed on organizational/management skills, appropriate skill development drills, techniques, tactics, and theories specific to the specified sports. The specific sport topics will designated prior to each semester. Each course will cover approxamatley two sport activities, ie. football, basketball. May be taken two times when topics vary.