HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION and ATHLETIC TRAINING
Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 PRINT PAGE
Dr. Hal McAfee, Chair; Mr. Brown, Mr. Bruister, Mr. Campbell, Dr. Glover-Stanley, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Harvey, Mr. Henry, Dr. Jolley, Mr. C. Matthews, Mr. J. Matthews, Mr. Maxfield, Mr. B. McAfee, Mr. Miller, Ms. Moody, Dr. Peterson, Ms. Scott, Mr. C. Smith, Mrs. R. Thigpen, Dr. D. Thigpen, Dr. Thye, Mr. Weaver, Ms. Wells-Joiner, Dr. Wempe, Mr. Zenser
The Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletic Training has as its goals: (1) the development of the knowledge and competencies necessary for efficient body development and maintenance, and optimal health; (2) to provide for the development of leisure skills involving physical activity; (3) to create an awareness and appreciation of the social, psychological, and aesthetic significance of physical activity; (4) to provide for wholesome social and recreational opportunities through informal as well as organized activities; (5) to provide the public schools of the state with competent teachers of physical education; (6) to provide services for surrounding communities; (7) to provide the leisure service industry with competent professionals; and (8) to prepare athletic trainers to enter into the profession either in public schools or health care agencies.
Note: Any injuries occurring in class or nonscheduled, freeplay recreational activities shall be the responsibility of the participant and not the institution.
Major Requirements:
All majors must take one course in swimming or demonstrate proficiency by examination. All majors are required to cadet teach one semester prior to their professional semester.
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree
Core Requirements Hours
| ATP |
2043 |
Prevention &Treatment of Ath. Injuries/CPR |
3
|
| HPE |
2083 |
Health/Physical Education Principles |
3
|
| HPE |
2663 |
Motor Development & Skill Acquisition |
3
|
| HPE |
2743 |
Anatomy for Physical Education* |
3
|
| HPE |
3093 |
Kinesiology** |
3
|
| HPE |
3113 |
School Health Methods & Materials |
3
|
| HPE |
3293 |
Measurement and Evaluation in P.E.**** |
3
|
| HPE |
3753 |
Physiology for Physical Education** |
3
|
| HPR |
4072 |
Adapted Physical Education |
2
|
| HPE |
4143 |
Activity & Sports Program Management*** |
3
|
| HPE |
4183 |
Health Decisions I: Nutrition, Drugs & Disease |
3
|
| HPE |
4193 |
Healthy Decisions II: Family, Relationships & Sexuality |
3
|
| |
|
or |
|
| FCS |
3153 |
Family Relations (substitute for HPE 4193 only) |
3
|
| HPE |
4273 |
Exercise Physiology**** |
3
|
| HPE |
4603 |
Special Methods: health and Phsical Education |
3
|
|
|
Total Hours |
41
|
Prerequisites:
*Must have completed either Biology/Botany/Zoology with Lab (4 hours)
**Must have completed HPE 2743 Anatomy for Health and Physical Education
***Must have completed HPE 2083 Health and Physical Education Principles
****Must have completed HPE 3753 Physiology for Health and Physical Education
Note: There is no individual health certification after December 31, 2001 - it is a combined certification Physical Education, Wellness & Leisure. Two tests are required for certification: Praxis II Specialty Area Test Health & Physical Education Content Knowledge (test #0856) AND Specialty Area Test Physical Education: Movement Forms-Analysis and Design (#0092) (effective January 2002).
Required Methods Courses for Majors (Methodology & Skills) (Must have 7 of 8 courses listed)
METHODS REQUIREMENTS 7 hours
2 of 3 Fitness/Conditioning/Aquatics Methods courses (2 hours) required:
HPE 2401 Methods of Fitness Activities ................................................................................1
HPE 2411 Methods of Conditioning Activities ......................................................................1
HPE 2421 Methods of Aquatic Activities .............................................................................1
2 of 3 Team Sports Methods courses (2 hours) required:
HPE 2641 Methods of Team Sports I (Softball/Volleyball) ................................................1
HPE 2651 Methods of Team Sports II (Soccer/Basketball) .............................................1
HPE 2691 Methods of Team Sports III (Flag Football/Multi-Cultural Act.) .....................1
3 of 4 Leisure/Social/Recreational Methods courses (3 hours) required:
HPE 2301 Methods of Racquet Sports (Tennis/Badminton) ............................................1
HPE 2311 Methods of Leisure Sports (Golf/Multi-Cultural Games) ................................1
HPE 2331 Methods of Social Dance ....................................................................................1
HPE 2341 Methods of Recreational Activities ....................................................................1
Total Hours
Courses Required for Elementary Physical Education Certification
| HPE |
2571 |
Methods of Gymnastics for Children |
1 |
| HPE |
2721 |
Methods of Rythms, Games, & Activities for Children |
1 |
| HPE |
3502 |
Health and Fitness for Children |
2 |
| EDE |
3063 |
Child Development |
3 |
| |
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Total Hours |
7 |
To qualify for K-12 licensure in Arkansas, 50% of the teacher internship must be completed at the Elementary (K-8) level and 50% at the Secondary (7-12) level
Courses Required for Coaching Endorsement
| HPE |
2872 |
Theory of Coaching* |
2
|
| HPE |
3102 |
Psychology & Ethics of Sports |
2
|
|
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3 of the 7 coaching Practicum courses (3 hours) required: |
1
|
| HPR |
4151 |
Practicum of Coaching Track |
1
|
| HPR |
4161 |
Practicum of Coaching Softball |
1
|
| HPR |
4811 |
Practicum of Coaching Football |
1
|
| HPR |
4821 |
Practicum of Coaching Volleyball |
1
|
| HPR |
4831 |
Practicum of Coaching Basketball |
1
|
| HPR |
4841 |
Practicum of Coaching Baseball |
1
|
| HPR |
4801 |
Practicum of Coaching Swimming |
1
|
|
|
Total Hours |
7
|
*HPE 2872 is a rerequisite for any practicum of coaching class.
Minor in Physical Education-Coaching Minor/Certification
| HPE |
2663 |
Motor Development & Skill Acquistion |
3
|
| HPE |
2743 |
Anatomy for Health and Physical Education |
3
|
| HPE |
3093 |
Kinesiology |
3
|
| HPE |
3753 |
Physiology for Health and Physical Education |
3
|
| HPE |
4273 |
Exercise Physiology |
3
|
| ATP |
2043 |
Prevention & Treatment of Athletic Injuries/CPR |
3
|
| HPE |
4143 |
Activity of Sport Program Management |
3
|
| HPE |
2872 |
Theory of Coaching |
2
|
| HPE |
3102 |
Pschology & Ethics of Sport |
2
|
| |
|
Three (3) Practicum of Coaching courses |
3
|
|
|
Total Required for Minor |
28
|
For the Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Recreation
B.S. Degree in Recreation - Leisure Services Management
PROFESSIONAL RECREATION CORE:(46 hours)
| ATP |
2043 |
Prevention & Treatment of Athletic Inuries/CPR |
3
|
| HPE |
2663 |
Motor Development & Skill Acquisition |
3
|
| REC |
2003 |
Introduction to Recreation |
3
|
| REC |
3023 |
Program Planning Practicum |
3
|
| REC |
3033 |
Introduction to Park/Facility Planning & Design |
3
|
| REC |
3093 |
Fundamentals of Therapeutic Recreation |
3
|
| REC |
3143 |
Travel and Tourism |
3
|
| REC |
4043 |
Camping and Outdoor Education |
3
|
| REC |
4053 |
Evaluation and Research in Recreation |
3
|
| REC |
4083 |
Organization and Administration of Recreation |
3
|
| REC |
4153 |
Practicum in Recreaion |
3
|
| |
|
(2.0 GPA required prior to enrollement)(completed spring semester before internship) |
|
| REC |
4066 |
Field Experience 1 |
6
|
| |
|
(2.0 GPA required prior to enrollement)(must have completed recreational professional core) |
|
| REC |
4076 |
Field Experience II |
6
|
| |
|
(2.0 GPA required prior to enrollment)(must have completed recreational professional core)
|
|
INTERDISCIPLINARY LEISURE SERVICE MANAGEMENT CORE: (27 hours)
(All of these classes are required for degree plan)
| ACC |
2013 |
Principles of Account |
3
|
| ECO |
2013 |
Macroeconomics |
3
|
|
|
or |
|
| ECO |
2023 |
Microeconomics |
3
|
| GBU |
3143 |
Legal Environment of Business |
3
|
| MKT |
3013 |
Fundamentals of Marketing |
3
|
| BTE |
4163 |
Desktop Publishing |
3
|
|
|
or |
|
| CSC |
2003 |
Introduction to Computers |
3
|
| PSC |
4063 |
Public Administration |
3
|
|
|
or |
|
| PSC |
3143 |
Municipal Government |
3
|
| HPE |
4143 |
Activity & Sport Program Management |
3
|
| REC |
4193 |
Special Events |
3
|
| REC |
4203 |
Corporate Wellness |
3
|
|
|
|
|
DIRECTED ELECTIVES LEISURE SERVICE MANAGEMENT CORE: (4 hours)
| MGM |
3013 |
Management Communications |
3
|
| HPR |
2173 |
Lifeguard Trraining & Waterfront |
3
|
| HPE |
2311 |
Methods in Leisure Sports |
1
|
| HPE |
2301 |
Methods in Racquet Sports |
1
|
| HPE |
2641 |
Methods in Team Sports I |
1
|
| HPE |
2651 |
Methods in Team Sports II |
1
|
| HPE |
2872 |
Theory of Coaching |
2
|
| HPE |
2421 |
Methods of Aquatic Activities |
1
|
| HPE |
2321 |
Methods of Social Dance |
1
|
| CHMN |
1023 |
Introduction to Christian Ministry |
3
|
| CHMN |
2223 |
Introduction to Student Ministry |
3
|
| CHMN |
3223 |
Advanced Student Ministry |
3
|
B.S. Degree in Recreation - Therapeutic Recreation
PROFESSIONAL RECREATION CORE: (46 hours)
| ATP |
2043 |
Prevention & Treatment of Athletic Inuries/CPR |
3
|
| HPE |
2663 |
Motor Development & Skill Acquisition |
3
|
| REC |
2003 |
Introduction to Recreation |
3
|
| REC |
3023 |
Program Planning Practicum |
3
|
| REC |
3033 |
Introduction to Park/Facility Planning & Design |
3
|
| REC |
3093 |
Fundamentals of Therapeutic Recreation |
3
|
| REC |
3143 |
Travel and Tourism |
3
|
| REC |
4043 |
Camping and Outdoor Education |
3
|
| REC |
4053 |
Evaluation and Research in Recreation |
3
|
| REC |
4083 |
Organization and Administration of Recreation |
3
|
| REC |
4153 |
Practicum in Recreaion |
3
|
| |
|
(2.0 GPA required prior to enrollement)(completed spring semester before internship) |
|
| REC |
4066 |
Field Experience 1 |
6
|
| |
|
(2.0 GPA required prior to enrollement)(must have completed recreational professional core) |
|
| REC |
4076 |
Field Experience II |
6
|
| |
|
(2.0 GPA required prior to enrollment)(must have completed recreational professional core)
|
|
INTERDISCIPLINARY THERAPEUTIC RECREATON CORE: (14 hours)
| HPE |
2743 |
Anatomy for Health and Physical Education |
3
|
| HPE |
3753 |
Physiology for Health and Physical Education |
3
|
| HPE |
3093 |
Kinesiology |
3
|
| ATP |
2052 |
Medical Terminology |
2
|
| HPE |
4072 |
Adaptive Physical Education |
2
|
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION EMPHASIS AREA (15 hours)
| REC |
2872 |
Trends 7 Issues in Therapeutic Recreation |
3
|
| |
|
(must have completed REC 3093) |
|
| REC |
4103 |
Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation |
3
|
| |
|
(must have completed REC 3093) |
|
| REC |
4163 |
Therapeutic Recreation 7 the Nature of disabilities |
3
|
|
|
(must have completed REC 3093) |
|
| PSY |
2023 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3
|
| PSY |
2263 |
Develpmental Psychology |
3
|
PROFESSIONAL RECREATION CORE: (46 hours)
| ATP |
2043 |
Prevention & Treatment of Athletic Inuries/CPR |
3
|
| HPE |
2663 |
Motor Development & Skill Acquisition |
3
|
| REC |
2003 |
Introduction to Recreation |
3
|
| REC |
3023 |
Program Planning Practicum |
3
|
| REC |
3033 |
Introduction to Park/Facility Planning & Design |
3
|
| REC |
3093 |
Fundamentals of Therapeutic Recreation |
3
|
| REC |
3143 |
Travel and Tourism |
3
|
| REC |
4043 |
Camping and Outdoor Education |
3
|
| REC |
4053 |
Evaluation and Research in Recreation |
3
|
| REC |
4083 |
Organization and Administration of Recreation |
3
|
| REC |
4153 |
Practicum in Recreaion |
3
|
| |
|
(2.0 GPA required prior to enrollement)(completed spring semester before internship) |
|
| REC |
4066 |
Field Experience 1 |
6
|
| |
|
(2.0 GPA required prior to enrollement)(must have completed recreational professional core) |
|
| REC |
4076 |
Field Experience II |
6
|
| |
|
(2.0 GPA required prior to enrollment)(must have completed recreational professional core)
|
|
INTERDISCIPLINARY NATURAL RECREATION CORE: (25 hours)
(All of these classes are required for degree plan)
| REC |
3173 |
Wilderness Policy & Management |
3
|
| REC |
4183 |
Outdoor/Recreation Leadership |
3
|
| GBU |
3143 |
Legal Environment of Business |
3
|
| BTE |
4163 |
Desktop Publishing for Vocational Education |
3
|
| |
|
or |
|
| CSC |
2003 |
Introduction to Computers |
3
|
| BIO |
3524 |
Ecology |
4
|
| COM |
3273 |
Organizational Communication |
3
|
| PHS |
1053 |
Earth Systems & the Enviornment |
3
|
DIRECTED ELECTIVES NATURAL RECREATION CORE: (6 hours)
| BIO |
2104 |
General Botany |
4
|
| BIO |
2114 |
General Zoology |
4
|
| ACC |
2013 |
Principals of Accounting A |
3
|
| ACC |
2023 |
Principals of Accounting B |
3
|
| ECO |
2023 |
Microeconomics |
3
|
| ECO |
2013 |
Macroeconomics |
3
|
| BIO |
4353 |
Mammalogy |
3
|
| BIO |
4033 |
Ornithology |
3
|
| BIO |
4073 |
Dendrology |
3
|
| BIO |
4223 |
Ichthology |
3
|
| REC |
4193 |
Special Events |
3
|
| REC |
4203 |
Corporate Wellness |
3
|
| MKT |
3013 |
Fundamentals of Marketing |
3
|
| MGM |
3013 |
Management Communication |
3
|
| HPR |
2053 |
Water Safety Instruction |
3
|
| PSC |
4063 |
Public Administration |
3
|
|
|
or |
|
| PSC |
3143 |
Municipal Government |
3
|
Recreation Minor
| REC |
2003 |
Introduction to Recreation |
3
|
| REC |
2033 |
Program Planning Practicum |
3
|
| REC |
3093 |
Fundamentals of Therapeutic Recreation |
3
|
| REC |
4083 |
Organization & Admin of Recreation |
3
|
| REC |
|
Directed Elective |
3
|
|
|
Total Hours |
3
|
| |
|
|
15
|
ATP 1102. Introduction to Athletic Training. This is a pre-professional course which is designed for the athletic training major in preparation for admission to the Athletic Training Education Program. This is an entry level course that is a requirement for application to the ATEP. The class will meet two hours per week in the athletic training laboratory. The student will learn basic wound care, proper management of biohazardous materials, and be introduced to basic taping, wrapping and bracing techniques. The student will be required to log a minimum of 100 observation hours that will be accumulated through observation only, in the athletic training room, athletic training laboratory, athletic practices, and events. The number of observation hours will be translated to a point scale of two points per hour and calculated into the student’s final grade.
ATP 1136. Emergency Medical Technology. This course covers the first phase of training in the Emergency Medical Technician career structure. Includes all techniques of emergency medical care presently considered with the responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician as well as all operational aspects of the job which he/she will be expected to perform. Specific content of the course is based on the National Highway Safety Bureau Program Standard No. 11 and guidelines and recommendations for training ambulance personnel prepared by the Committee on Emergency Medical Services of the National Academy of Sciences.
ATP 2001. Athletic Training Practicum I. This course incorporates a hands-on approach toward the care, prevention, and basic treatment and rehabilitation techniques involved with non-operative injuries involving contact/collision sport athletes. The focus of the practical application will be concerned with high impact areas of anatomical injuries of these athletes. The student will be required to log a minimum of 150 contact hours during the semester.
ATP 2011. Athletic Training Practicum II. This course incorporates a hands-on approach toward the care, prevention, and basic treatment and rehabilitation techniques involved with non-operative injuries involving non-contact sport athletes. The focus of the practical application will be primarily concerned with reconditioning of injured athletes. The student will be required to log a minimum of 150 contact hours during the semester.
ATP 2043. Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries/CPR. A study of care and prevention of athletic related injuries seen in the physically active population for physical education and recreation majors. Emphasis is given to the care of and prevention of athletic related injuries with extensive training in prophylactic taping. Each student will be given comprehensive and systematic instruction on the basic material, concepts, and protocols in the area of prevention and treatment of athletic related injuries. Prerequisite: HPE 2743, Anatomy for Health/Physical Education. Add this line.
ATP 2052. Medical Terminology. This course is designed to prepare the student to utilize medical terminology in a variety of health care roles. The student will learn the definitions and use of medical terms common to many health related disciplines. The student will also learn the pronunciation, plural forms, etymology, and abbreviation of words and medical terms used in the field of medicine.
ATP 2202. Special Topics in Athletic Training. Special Topics in Athletic Training places a primary emphasis on Sport Psychology and evaluative concerns and procedures pertaining to the head and related structures. Principles of sport psychology are applied to individual and team behavior and performance issues. A review of head and facial anatomy with regard to injuries, evaluation, and care will also be of primary concern. Research is emphasized and topics include: personality, motivation and arousal, perception, stress and anxiety during the process of competition, diversity in sports, ethics in sport psychology, and head related traumas.
ATP 2243. Athletic Injury Management. This course is an intermediate level study for the athletic training student concerning the care, prevention and management of athletic injuries as seen in the physically active population. Each student will be given comprehensive and systematic instruction on the materials, concepts, and protocols in the area of athletic injury prevention and management. These skills will be carried forward to the advanced stages of the ATEP.
ATP 2256. Intermediate Emergency Medical Technology. This course allows Basic Emergency Medical Technicians to continue their training in the areas of : extended patient assessment, intravenous (IV) initiation and therapy, medical and legal considerations, advanced shock, pediatric vascular access, drug management of selected drugs, EKG recognition, and limited advanced airway management. This course is also designed to give the student a variety of in-field opportunities to have hands-on practice of current and previously learned skills. It will assist the student in preparation for state and NREMT certification. Prerequisites: Current AHA-Healthcare Provider or Red Cross-Professional Rescuer CPR. Current EMT-Basic certification interview or written application approval by instructor, either EMT-Basic certified for a minimum of one year and active as either a paid or volunteer with an ambulance service or are at least junior year and in good standing in a health or allied health program.
ATP 3021. Athletic Training Practicum III. This course incorporates a hands-on approach toward the care, prevention, and emergency intervention techniques involved in sport settings. The focus of the practical application will be primarily concerned with ambulatory, with an emphasis placed on safety of the athlete. The class will involve a wide variety of topics such as; crutch fitting, spine boarding, c-spine care, joint stabilization techniques, emergency protocols, communication, and triage. The student will be required to log a minimum of 150 contact hours during the semester.
ATP 3031. Athletic Training Practicum IV. This course incorporates a hands-on approach toward the advanced training room treatment and rehabilitation techniques involved with post-operative injuries of all athletes. The focus of the practical application will be primarily concerned with the rehabilitation of post-surgical reconstructive surgeries of sports injuries. The student will be required to log a minimum of 150 contact hours during the semester.
ATP 3063. Assessment and Evaluation of the Upper Extremities. The purpose of the course is to develop knowledge, skill and understanding of the evaluation process of common sports injuries, including in-depth studies of the anatomical, physiological and pathological processes that occur due to athletic injury. Etiology, mechanisms, signs, symptoms, and special tests associated with head, cervical, spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand injuries will be examined. Practical evaluation skills and injury disposition proficiency will be improved. This class will incorporate the use of laboratory practical experiences.
ATP 3161. Assessment and Evaluation of the Upper Extremities Laboratory.
ATEP laboratory classes are designed to allow the student practical application of classroom instruction which affords them the opportunity to reach mastery level of the competencies and proficiencies within athletic training.
ATP 3073. Assessment and Evaluation of the Lower Extremities.
The purpose of the course is to develop knowledge, skill and understanding of the evaluation process of common sports injuries, including in-depth studies of the anatomical, physiological, and pathological processes that occur due to athletic injury. Etiology, mechanisms, signs, symptoms, and special tests associated with thorax, abdominal, thoracic and lumbar spine, hip, knee, ankle, and foot injuries will be examined. Practical evaluation skills and injury disposition proficiency will be improved. This class will incorporate the use of laboratory practical experiences.
ATP 3171. Assessment and Evaluation of the Lower Extremities Laboratory.
ATEP laboratory classes are designed to allow the student practical application of classroom instruction which affords them the opportunity to reach mastery level of the competencies and proficiencies within athletic training.
ATP 3083. (WI) Therapeutic Modalities. The student will study and learn the current trends and concepts of applying modalities to improve and treat injuries to the physically active individual. The student will explore and discuss the modern philosophies concerning therapeutically treating the injuries seen in an athletic training or sports medicine facility. Ultimately the student will be able to plan a successful rehabilitation protocol involving all aspects and types of therapeutic modalities while applying this knowledge to a laboratory setting. This class will incorporate the use of laboratory practical experiences.
ATP 3181. Therapeutic Modalities Laboratory. ATEP laboratory classes are designed to allow the student practical application of classroom instruction which affords them the opportunity to reach mastery level of the competencies and proficiencies within athletic training.
ATP 3213. Pharmacology in Athletic Training. This course will emphasize legal and illegal drug use in the physically active population. Topics include indications, contraindications, interactions, effects and side-effects of commonly used non-prescription and prescription medications; the use of ergogenic aids and illegal substances in athletics; and neurophysiology and pharmacology as related to the effects of drugs on the human body. This course will also address common general medical conditions as seen in athletic training, their prevention, signs and symptoms, as well as first aid and pharmacological treatments. Prerequisites: ATP 1136-Emergency Medical Technology, ATP 2052-Medical Terminology or Permission from PD and/or CC.
ATP 4093. Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Exercise. This course is designed for the student to attain competency in procedures and techniques used in sports rehabilitation. Specific indications, contradictions, physiological effects, and resistance methods will be investigated. When the course is completed the student should have an understanding of prescription relating to therapeutic and preventive exercises.
ATP 4191. Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Exercise Laboratory. ATEP laboratory classes are designed to allow the student practical application of classroom instruction which affords them the opportunity to reach mastery level of the competencies and proficiencies within athletic training.
ATP 4113. Senior Seminar in Athletic Training. The student will become familiar with advanced job placement and search skills. The student will practice their skills by participating in mock interviews. The student will examine and create a current medical resume. The class will incorporate the use of outside facilities, guest lecturers, and an advanced study of a personal interest topic by the student. The students will create cohort groups and examine study tactics in preparation for the national certification exam. Furthermore, the student will practice taking mock exams through the use of various computer programs. An emphasis will be placed on discussion and understanding of job opportunities and changes in the field of athletic training and medical coverage. Through further discussion of current trends and events, students will gain insight toward legal issues facing athletic trainers within the various areas of the profession.
ATP 4123. (WI) Organization & Administration of Athletic Training. This course acquaints the student with organization and administration techniques needed to design and run a sound athletic training facility and/or program. The student will gain understanding toward areas of documentation, medical, state, and federal laws, and insurance coverage. Further study will include advanced interpersonal skills of communication between athletic trainers and other medical professionals, as well as coaches, parents, teachers, and athletes.
ATP 4142. Rehabilitation Internship. The ATEP internship classes allow the student an opportunity to gain valuable clinical experiences in the professional settings while working closely with a wide range of allied health professionals. This internship site placement will be at a traditional rehabilitation/physical therapy setting.
ATP 4152. Medical Internship. The ATEP internship classes allow the student an opportunity to gain valuable clinical experiences in the professional settings while working closely with a wide range of allied health professionals. This internship site placement will be at a traditional medical clinic or hospital setting.
ATP 4226. Athletic Training Field Experience I. Supervised experience within an athletic training specialty area of a functioning clinical or traditional setting. This course is to be taken simultaneously with ATP 4236 during the final spring semester of the senior year or consecutively during the final summer sessions of the senior experience. (Open to ATEP majors, seniors only.)
ATP 4236. Athletic Training Field Experience II. Supervised experience within an athletic training specialty area of a functioning clinical or traditional setting. This course is to be taken simultaneously with ATP 4226 during the final spring semester of the senior year or consecutively during the final summer sessions of the senior experience. (Open to ATEP majors, seniors only.)
HPE 2083. Health and Physical Education Principles. This is a freshman/sophomore level class designed as a general overview in the discipline of physical education for major/minor certification or state certification.
HPE 2301. Methods of Racquet Sports. This course is designed to introduce the student to the theory and practice of a variety of individual sports – specifically the racquet sports of tennis, badminton and table tennis – and to prepare the student to be able to teach these sports across grade levels.
HPE 2311. Methods of Leisure Sports. This course is designed to introduce the student to the theory and practice of a variety of individual sports – specifically the sports of golf and bowling – and to prepare the student to be able to teach these sports across grade levels.
HPE 2321. Methods of Social Dance. This course is designed to introduce the student to the theory and practice of a variety of social dances – including folk, square, line, ballroom, & multi cultural dances – and to prepare the student to be able to teach these dances across grade levels.
HPE 2331. Methods of Recreational Activities. This course is designed to introduce the student to the theory and practice of a variety of recreational activities – including walking, running, cycling, hiking, fishing, canoeing/kayaking, archery, etc. – and to prepare the student to be able to teach these sports across grade levels.
HPE 2401. Methods of Fitness Activities. This course is designed to introduce the student to the theory and practice of a variety of fitness activities – various types of weight training regimes and aerobic exercise programs specifically – and to prepare the student to be able to teach these activities across grade levels.
HPE 2411. Methods of Conditioning Activities. This course is designed to introduce the student to the theory and practice of a variety of conditioning activities – various types of aerobic exercise and flexibility programs specifically – and to prepare the student to be able to teach these activities across grade levels.
HPE 2421. Methods of Aquatic Activities. This course is designed to introduce the student to the theory and practice of a variety of aquatic activities – various types of aquatics, aerobic and exercise programs specifically – and to prepare the student to be able to teach these activities across grade levels.
HPE 2571. Methods of Gymnastics for Children. This course is designed to introduce the student to the theory and practice of gymnastics as well as prepare the student to be ready to teach gymnastic skills across elementary grade levels.
HPE 2641. Methods of Team Sports I. This course is designed to introduce the student to the theory and practice of a variety of team sports – softball & volleyball specifically – and to prepare the student to be able to teach these sports across grade levels.
HPE 2651. Methods of Team Sports II. This course is designed to introduce the student to the theory and practice of a variety of team sports – soccer & basketball specifically – and to prepare the student to be able to teach these sports across grade levels.
HPE 2671. Methods of Team Sports III. This course is designed to introduce the student to the theory and practice of a variety of team sports – football (flag), kickball and indoor multicultural team games specifically – and to prepare the student to be able to teach these sports/team games across grade levels.
HPE 2721. Methods of Rhythms, Games, & Activities for Children. A study of the characteristics of the elementary school child with implications for physical education: program content, teaching techniques, and materials.
HPE 2743. Anatomy for Health and Physical Education. A study of the human body's structure as it applies to physical education. Prerequisite: three hours of biological science.
HPE 2872. Theory of Coaching. This course is designed to introduce the student to the major physical, psychological, sociological and educational theories and concepts affecting the act of coaching. The information presented in the coverage of this course shall provide the student with the essential knowledge and frameworks that are necessary to the practicing coach.
HPE 3102. Psychology and Ethics of Sports. This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental psychological and philosophical knowledge and theory involved in the profession of coaching. The course will center on the application of such knowledge to the profession of coaching with emphasis upon the unique demands presented while working within athletics.
HPE 3113. School Health- Methods and Materials. This course is designed for the prospective teacher. Emphasis is placed upon methods, techniques, resources, and references used in the school health instruction programs. It is designed to give the student a background for teaching health education K‑12.
HPE 3293. Measurement and Evaluation for Health and Physical Education. The study of tests and measurements that the physical educator may wish to utilize in evaluating physical fitness, sports skills, knowledge of and attitudes about physical activities and sports. Basic elementary statistics are presented so the student may construct tests, norms, and evaluate tests now in use. Student must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program prior to enrolling in this course.
HPE 3502. Health and Fitness for Children. A study of the characteristics of the elementary school child with implications for physical education: program content, teaching techniques, and materials.
HPE 3753. Physiology for Health and Physical Education. A study of the human body's function as it applies to physical education. Special laboratory sessions which are not formally scheduled will be required. The laboratory experiences are related to lecture materials as various teaching aids, equipment, and apparatuses are utilized. These experiences will enable the student to perceive with greater interest and understanding practical knowledge and its application to the human mechanism, its structure, functions, basic motions, and physiological mechanical functions. Prerequisite: HPE 2743.
HPE 4143. (WI) Activity and Sport Program Management. Addresses recent techniques in organization and administration of programs in health, physical education, recreation, and coaching, including but not limited to marketing, finance, public relations, budgeting, philosophy, facility construction/utilization and sports law. This course is geared toward people of different populations in today's leisure‑oriented society. Prerequisite: a student should have 60-plus hours.
HPE 4183. (WI) Healthy Decisions I: Nutrition, Drugs, and Disease. An analysis of current health issues, literature reviews and research findings in the field of school health education. Mental and emotional health, drug education, family life education, nutrition, and consumer health are priority content areas.
HPE 4193. (WI) Healthy Decisions II: Family, Relationships, and Human Sexuality. This course is designed to provide each student with an opportunity to learn about the maintenance and improvement of health in an atmosphere conducive to the development of attitudes, values & behaviors that will help him/her identify and resolve problems they see as limiting the quality of health and lifestyle.
HPE 4273. Exercise Physiology. A study of the current literature and research into the human body's function as it responds to physical activity. Special laboratory sessions which are not formally scheduled will be required. The laboratory experiences are related to lecture materials as various teaching aids, equipment, and apparatuses are utilized. These experiences will enable the student to perceive with greater interest and understanding practical knowledge and its application to the human mechanism, its structure, functions, and physiological mechanical functions. (Prerequisite: HPE 3753)
HPE 4603. (WI) Special Methods: Health and Physical Education. This course is designed to prepare the student with the knowledge, techniques and materials necessary to competently enter their internship semester teaching Health and Physical Education in the public schools of Arkansas. This course shall also help the student to prepare for passage on the professional testing and assessments required for Arkansas Teacher Licensure.
HPR 1011. Life Fitness Concepts. This course is designed for all general college students. Content deals with development of a healthy lifestyle through physical, psychological, and social concept formation through lecture and laboratory experiences. Class meets two days per week.
HPR 2022. Sports Officiating. Fundamentals of officiating with special emphasis on football, track, basketball, softball, and baseball. Students will be required to have practical application of basic officiating skills in certain sports and activities by being assigned practicum hours in officiating events at various levels of activities and competitive sports. Also, the students will be assigned certain activities and sporting events to observe and critique the officiating.
HPR 2053. Water Safety Instructor. The purpose of this course is to train instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Courses. Prerequisite: Be at least 17 years old and successfully pass a pre-course written and skills test.
HPR 2173. Lifeguard Training & Waterfront Lifeguarding. The primary purpose of this course is to provide lifeguarding candidates and lifeguards with the skills and knowledge necessary to keep patrons of aquatic facilities safe in and around the water. This course includes certification of CPR for the professional rescuer. Also a waterfront lifeguarding module is included in the course. This covers swimming areas such as rivers, lakes, reservoirs, streams, etc. Prerequisite: Tread water for two minutes using legs only. Swim 500 yards continuously using at least 100 yards of front crawl, breaststroke and sidestroke. Submerge to a depth of seven feet and retrieve a 10 pound diving brick.
HPR 2411. Middle Level Physical Education. The purpose of this course is to ensure physical education teacher educators develop a strong understanding of the educational needs of middle school students. This course will focus upon the curriculum needs of the physical education program for students in this age level. Particular focus will be on classroom management, providing a rich curriculum of nontraditional activities to encourage the non-athlete to adopt a more active lifestyle to improve health-related fitness, and to develop more activities that can be sequenced into the improvement of motor skills which will in turn lead to a more active life style.
HPR 3563. Head Lifeguard/Instructor. The purpose of the Head Lifeguard course is to provide lifeguards with career development training that includes injury prevention, selection and training of lifeguards, team building, interaction with patrons, and emergency response training. The instructor course trains instructor candidates to teach lifeguard training and waterfront lifeguarding, as well as the Head Lifeguard courses. Prerequisites: Candidates must possess a current Lifeguard Training Certification or have passed HPR 2173. Also, CPR for the professional rescuer certification must be current. Lifeguard training certificates from other organizations besides the Red Cross will also be accepted.
HPR 3973. HPR 3973. History and Philosophy of Nonwestern Leisure, Culture, Wellness & Sport. A survey of various non-western cultures with emphasis upon how the values of these cultures are expressed and reflected in their individual games, sports, recreational & leisure activities as well as their societal approach to ensure individual health and wellness.
HPR 3993, 5993. Substance Abuse Prevention. A seminar designed to acquaint educators and students with the problems of use and abuse of drugs. Course includes historical perspective, physiological and psychological aspects, legal implications, educational approaches, and methods of treatment and rehabilitation. The emphasis will be on educational approaches while critically examining a wide range of current factual information and expert opinion and to distinguish between and evaluate them.
HPR 4151. Practicum of Coaching - Track. Fundamental skill techniques in track coaching, covering the correct form in starting, running, field events, and jumping.
HPR 4161. Practicum of Coaching Softball. Fundamentals of individual and team play, offense and defense, strategy and conditioning for softball.
HPR 4731, 4732, 4733, 5733. Independent Studies. An in-depth study of a specific problem(s) in health, physical education and athletic training. Permission of instructor & Department Chair is required.
HPR 4801. Practicum of Coaching - Swimming. This course is designed to teach the potential swimming coach in all aspects of age group, high school, and collegiate competitive swimming. Mechanics, rules and technique for the four competitive strokes, specificity of training for each season segment, as well as “safety training” are included. Finally, budgeting for swim teams is also covered in the course.
HPR 4811. Practicum of Coaching - Football. Fundamentals of individual and team play, offense and defense, strategy and conditioning for football.
HPR 4821. Practicum of Coaching Volleyball. Fundamental skill techniques in volleyball coaching, covering the offensive and defensive play strategies.
HPR 4831. Practicum of Coaching Basketball. Fundamentals of individual and team play, offense and defense, strategy and conditioning for basketball.
HPR 4841. Practicum of Coaching Baseball. Fundamentals of individual and team play, offense and defense, strategy and conditioning for baseball.
REC 2003. Introduction to Recreation. Some basic concepts of organized recreation for the beginning student. The nature and significance of community recreation and the professional opportunities in the field of recreation.
REC 3023. Program Planning and Practicum. This course is designed to facilitate programming concepts to recreation. Needs identification assessment, program formats, program development, and delivering leisure programs will be provoked in conjunction with practical experiences of local recreation and leisure agencies.
REC 3033. Introduction to Park Facility Planning and Design. A study of basic planning and design principles with emphasis on practical applications. Includes analysis of contemporary design problems concerning municipal, school, state, and federal park/facility design. Field trip required.
REC 3093. (WI) Fundamentals of Therapeutic Recreation. This course is an introduction to the field of therapeutic recreation. The course will include history, programs, treatments, research, populations served, and legislation pertinent of therapeutic recreation.
REC 3143. Travel and Tourism. This required course will take a cross-disciplinary approach to examine the many facets of tourism. The social sciences perspective provides students with the kind of practical knowledge that can effectively be applied to the hospitality industry. The course also provides advanced information that can serve as a bridge to further analysis of study.
REC 3173. REC 3173. Wilderness Policy and Management. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to better understand the origin and implications of policies and legislation related to the management of wilderness areas. The course will provide outdoor recreation students with the managerial skills necessary to oversee a wide variety of wilderness management situations.
REC 4043. Camping and Outdoor Education. Discussions, lecture, demonstrations, and actual participation in such phases of camping as development, significance, current trends, leadership qualifications and duties, program planning, and camp crafts. Actual outdoor living in a camping situation utilized periodically during the course enhances the course objectives.
REC 4053. Evaluation and Research in Recreation. A study of evaluation and research tools for assessing community recreation programs and practical experience in the use of these instruments and techniques. Senior year. (Open to recreation majors only).
REC 4066. Field Experience I. Supervised leadership e.xperience in a functioning recreation program. (Open to recreation majors only).
REC 4076. Field Experience II. Supervised leadership experience in a functioning recreation program. (Open to recreation majors only). Senior year.
REC 4083. (WI) Organization and Administration of Recreation. An overview of organizational patterns, policies, and administrative processes and problems which confront those in executive positions. (Open to recreation majors only.)
Senior year.
REC 4103. Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation. This course will provide the knowledge and the skills needed to assist those developing themselves for a career in therapeutic recreation and to gain competencies necessary for the provision of quality of therapeutic recreation services.
REC 4113. Trends and Issues in Therapeutic Recreation. This course is designed to advance the student's knowledge of issues and concerns that moderate therapeutic recreation services to the client.
REC 4153. Practicum in Recreation. Practical experiences leading to understanding and appreciation for the work and function of various agencies offering recreation services in the community. Experience working with and/or observing various recreation agencies.
REC 4183. Outdoor Recreation Leadership. This purpose of this course is to introduce leadership styles and traits. The course builds on previously gained recreational knowledge and is designed to help equip recreational professionals with the fundamental knowledge, beliefs and skills related to outdoor leadership.
REC 4193. Special Events. This course will focus on activities produced by a group, requiring time, participation planning not normally included in the organization and administration of the daily program. Activities in this category include exhibitions, shows, demonstrations, festivals, sports gatherings, celebrations, bazaars and pageants.
REC 4203. Corporate Wellness. The course will focus on the administrative patterns, financing, programming, staffing and legal concerns in program design for employee motivation and productivity.