Health/Physical Education/Recreation
Courses
HPER 100: Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Credits 2A course designed for students of all ages that teaches the facts about exercise and physical fitness. This course is designed to teach the student the role of physical activity in maintaining adequate health and improved quality of life. Also, how to assess, develop and implement a complete lifetime fitness and wellness program and its components. The course is designed to incorporate these ideas through lecture and activity. (F, S, O)
HPER 101: Activity: Intro Level
Credits 1HPER 110: Sports Officiating
Credits 2This course will acquaint students with the rules, qualifications, ethics, techniques, conduct, proper signals and appearance of officiating high school football, basketball and volleyball. Students will also observe and officiate. (F, S)
HPER 150: Varsity Athletics
Credits 2The course prepares the first year student/athlete to participate at the NJCAA collegiate level. This preparation will be accomplished through daily practice and participation in intercollegiate athletics.
HPER 151: Varsity Athletics
Credits 1The course prepares the first year student/athlete to participate at the NJCAA collegiate level. This preparation will be accomplished through daily practice and participation in intercollegiate athletics.
HPER 192: Experimental Course
Credits 1HPER 197: Practicum in Sports Medicine I
Credits 1Practicum in Sports Medicine I provides the student athletic trainer with the basic knowledge of policies and procedures of the training room facility. It introduces students to the athletic department members, college athletic team atmosphere, and athletic injury care. Students learn basic athletic injury treatment and first aid procedures through hands-on contact with varsity athletes. Students observe varsity practices and games throughout the semester. Practicum in Sports Medicine I is an arranged time schedule and takes place under the direct supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer. (F)
HPER 200: Introduction to Parks and Recreation
Credits 2A beginning course in the study of recreational programs including those in parks, schools, youth agencies, therapeutic institutions, camps, industry and municipal youth agencies. (F)
HPER 201: Introduction to Coaching
Credits 2This course is designed to allow students to acquire knowledge in base fundamentals of specific skills and positions. Develop a framework of beliefs on issues within the sport. Devise a process of game plan preparation. (F, S)
HPER 207: Prevention and Care of Injuries
Credits 3This course will provide students with the principles of athletic training. Students will learn prevention, recognition, treatment of athletic injuries, organization and administration of athletic training and basic taping techniques. (S)
HPER 208: Introduction to Physical Education
Credits 2Designed for students who may be considering a career as a qualified teacher in physical education. Covers the history, philosophy, principles, nature and scope of the professional field of physical education. Related career opportunities in the fields of fitness and sport are also examined. (S)
HPER 210: First Aid & CPR (Professional/Community)
Credits 2Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to an emergency. Preparing students to identify, assess, manage and minimize consequences of injury (minor and major) and sudden illness in medical emergencies. Providing options for professional level of training, this course is outlined by the American Heart Association and will follow those guidelines. Certificate cards are given upon request and only after successfully completing the course. The student must score at or above the 84th percentile on all written exams for certifications. Training skills for the professional AHA BLS, AED, and first aid. AHA Heart Saver CPR training may be available upon request. (F, S, O)
HPER 213: Taping and Bracing
Credits 2Taping and bracing will focus on the stabilizing procedures used to assist in the healing process of athletic injuries. A hands-on approach will be used throughout the course. (F)
HPER 217: Personal & Community Health
Credits 3Focuses on current health attitudes and habits needed for life management skills. Proper health habits, lifestyle management, fitness, nutrition, mental health, stress management, drug usage, heart disease, cancer, human sexuality, childbirth, consumer health and health programs are covered. (S, O)
HPER 250: Varsity Athletics
Credits 2The course prepares the second year student/athlete to participate at the NJCAA collegiate level.This preparation will be accomplished through daily practice and participation in intercollegiate athletics.
HPER 251: Varsity Athletics
Credits 1The course prepares the second year student/athlete to participate at the NJCAA collegiate level. This preparation will be accomplished through daily practice and participation in intercollegiate athletics.
HPER 292: Experimental Course
Credits 1A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year after which time the course is assigned a different number.
HPER 297: Practicum in Sports Medicine II
Credits 1The purpose of Practicum in Sports Medicine II is to give further instruction toward the principles and practices of athletic training. The instruction will be hands-on and will take place on on-campus facilities under the direction of a Certified Athletic Trainer. Practicum schedule will be arranged individually for the entire semester. (S)