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Download the PDF version of course catalog offerings here.
Note: The HLS course fees listed below are subject to change without notification.
HLS 100 - CONCEPTS IN HEALTHFUL LIVING This course is designed to teach students that healthful living is not a destination, but a journey. Wellness is not a static condition, but a continual balancing of the different dimensions of human needs - spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual, physical, occupational, and environmental. Students must understand that they are responsible for their own growth in these areas, and the course emphasizes the importance of self-responsibility. One credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
HLS 101 - SNOW SKIING Fee: TBD One credit.
HLS 102 - GYMNASTICS Fee: $30 One credit.
HLS 104 - TENNIS Racket and balls required. One credit.
HLS 105 - ICE SKATING Fee: TBD One credit.
HLS 107 - BEGINNING SWIMMING One credit.
HLS 108 - INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING One credit.
HLS 110 - RACQUETBALL Racket and balls required. One credit.
HLS 111 - AEROBICS One credit.
HLS 112 - BADMINTON One credit.
HLS 114 - GOLF Fee: $25 One credit.
HLS 115 - BOWLING Fee $45 One credit.
HLS 116 - WEIGHT TRAINING One credit.
HLS 117 - HORSEMANSHIP Fee: $155 One credit.
HLS 118 - ADVANCED SNOW SKIING Fee: TBD One credit.
HLS 119 - MARTIAL ARTS One credit.
HLS 120 - EMERGENCY WATER SAFETY/STANDARD FIRST AID Two credits.
HLS 121 - OUTDOOR SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Fee: $30 One credit.
HLS 122 - BEGINNING SNOW BOARDING Fee: TBD One credit.
HLS 123 - ADVANCED SNOW BOARDING Fee TBD One credit.
HLS 126 - TEAM SPORTS I Skills, rules, and strategies in volleyball, soccer, and/or ultimate Frisbee. One credit.
HLS 127 - TEAM SPORTS II Skills, rules, and strategies of basketball, softball, and/or baseball. Other team sports may also be incorporated. One credit.
HLS 129 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES One credit.
HLS 130 - SCUBA DIVING Fee: $170 Additionally, snorkeling equipment is required and certification is available for a fee. Two credits.
HLS 131 - WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTION Prerequisite: HLS 120. Two credits.
HLS 132 - LIFEGUARD TRAINING Two credits.
HLS 140 - OUTWARD BOUND EXPERIENCE HLS 140 is designed to increase leadership potential through wilderness activities such as backpacking, rock climbing, camping, orienting, and survival skills development. HLS 140 is in conjunction with Outward Bound. Graded on pass/fail basis. Three credits.
HLS 200 - INTRODUCTION TO KINESIOLOGY An introduction to the variety of concentrations encompassed in the general study of physical activity. Topics cover the overall importance of physical activity in our society and include a general overview of the historical, philosophical, scientific, and psychosocial aspects of the field. The course will introduce students to a wide-range of career opportunities in healthful living and sport. Three credits. (Spring)
HLS 203 - TECHNIQUES OF COACHING An introduction to the profession which examines the many facets involved in coaching, along with guidelines that a beginning coach will find useful in establishinghis or her own methods and philosophy. Three credits. (On demand)
HLS 205 - PRINCIPLES OF SPORTS MANAGEMENT A study of the appropriate organizational and administrative techniques needed to design and implement programs in a variety of sport-related fields. Three credits. (Fall)
HLS 206 - PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY A study of the psychological aspects of the sport and exercise settings, with emphasis on applied techniques for athletic coaches. Special attention will be given to motivation, anxiety, aggression, performance enhancement, spectator influences, and the youth sports setting. Three credits. (Fall)
HLS 207 - MOTOR LEARNING Prerequisites: HLS 200, BIO 281. A study of the development and acquisition of movement skills with emphasis on implications for teachers and athletic coaches. Three credits. (Spring)
HLS 208 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Prerequisites: HLS 200, HLS 207, BIO 282. Methods, materials, and techniques for teaching physical education on the elementary school level (K-6). Three credits. (Odd Fall)
HLS 210 - SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT An examination of sport as a social institution with discussion centering around violence in sport, race and gender issues, and youth sport. Three credits. (Spring)
HLS 211 - PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC
INJURIES
HLS 220 - FACILITY MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN Prerequisite: HLS 205. An in-depth examination of the development and maintenance of facilities for health, physical education, recreation, athletics, and dance. Three credits. (Spring)
HLS 280 - METHODS AND MATERIALS IN HEALTHFUL LIVING EDUCATION An introduction to the scope and strategies of teaching students the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Special emphasis will be placed upon how to integrate healthful living into the subjects taught by the classroom teacher. Three credits.
HLS 284. HEALTH EDUCATION FOR THE SECONDARY SCHOOL Methods and materials for developing health, knowledge, skills, and attitudes which may be used on the secondary school level (7-12). Three credits. (On demand)
HLS 285 - FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CARE Fee: $10. The study, practice and application of first aid and emergency care, which includes in depth training in CPR and first aid. American Red Cross certification in Adult CPR and standard First Aid is granted upon successful completion of requirements. One credit. (Fall, Sping, Summer)
HLS 286 - HEALTH EDUCATION FOR THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Methods and materials for developing health, knowledge, attitudes, practice, and skills which may be utilized by the elementary teacher (K-6). Two credits. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
HLS 287 - PERSONAL HEALTH & NUTRITION Contemporary health and nutrition issues as they relate to the individual and problems in everyday living. Three credits. (Fall, Summer)
HLS 288 - NUTRITION
This course explores the basic concepts integral to
the science of nutrition. Three credits.
HLS 290 - COMMUNITY HEALTH Emphasizes social, cultural, economic, environmental, legal, and political influences on health and health care. Epidemiological principles and selected community problems are discussed. Three credits. (Fall, alternating years with HLS 292)
HLS 292 - HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAMMING AND MANAGEMENT This course examines the parameters of successful wellness and health promotion programs focusing on encouraging positive preventive and interventive health and lifestyle changes. By targeting the health risk behaviors in goals and objectives of Healthy People 2010 and the ever-growing concern to reduce healthcare costs, course participants earn the fundamentals of health risk assessment, program design, management, and evaluation. Participants design a wellness/health promotion program concept and implementation. Three credits. (Fall, alternating years with HLS 290)
HLS 300 - EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY. Prerequisite: BIO 282. A lecture and laboratory course which emphasizes understanding and application of knowledge regarding human cardiopulmonary, muscular and metabolic responses to exercise and adaptations to chronic physical activity. Application of this knowledge includes healthy individuals as well as patient populations (e.g., cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, diabetes, asthma, endocrine disorders, sports injury, etc.). Laboratory experiences are provided to aid in understanding the basic principles underlying the responses of the body to various exercise stimuli. Four credits. (Spring)
HLS 301 - ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION. Prerequisite: HLS 208. Principles and problems related to adapting the physical education program to meet the needs of the atypical student. Three credits. (Spring)
HLS 302 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR THE SECONDARY SCHOOL Prerequisites: HLS 200, HLS 207, HLS 208. Methods, materials and techniques of teaching Physical Education at the middle and high school level (7-12). Three credits. (Spring)
HLS 303 - BIOMECHANICS/KINESIOLOGY Prerequisite: PHY 110. Anatomical, physiological, and kinesiological principles of muscle action and joint mechanics as related to physical education, health, and exercise sciences, and athletic training. Four credits. (Fall)
HSL 315 - SPORTS MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP I Prerequisites HLS 205, 220. This course is designed to give Sports Management majors work experience in the day-to-day running of an intercollegiate athletics department. Hours vary based on placement. Two credits. (Fall)
HLS 316 - SPORTS MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP II Prerequisites: HLS 205, 220. This course is designed to give Sports Management majors practical work experience in the day-to-day running of an intercollegiate athletics department. Hours vary based on placement. Two credits. (Spring)
HLS 320 - EXERCISE EVALUATION AND PRESCRIPTION Prerequisite: HLS 300. This is a lecture and lab course which covers the fundamental principles of assessing cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and flexibility as well as exercise prescription for healthy and diseased individuals. Specific attention will be given to the guidelines established by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) enabling the student to seek certification. Electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation and Pulmonary Function Testing will also be explored in depth. The student will be given ample opportunity to practice essential laboratory techniques in exercise testing. Three credits. (Spring, alternating years with HLS 310)
HLS 321 - INTERNSHIP IN HEALTH AND EXERCISE SCIENCE. Prerequisite: HLS 300 (C- or better is required). This course is designed to give major practical experience in a clinical setting. Requires 100 on-site hours for one semester. Two credits.
HLS 322 - INTERNSHIP IN HEALTH AND EXERCISE SCIENCE. Prerequisites: HLS 300 and HLS 320 (C- or better is required). This course is designed to give major practical experience in a clinical setting. Requires 100 on-site hours for one semester. Two credits.
HLS 381, 382, 383, 384 - SPECIAL TOPICS
HLS 401 - INTERNSHIP IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT To provide senior majors the opportunity to participate in on-site, experiential learning situations which will give them practical application and knowledge in their chosen area. The final grade is derived in consultation with the on-site supervisor and the Department Chair. Senior majors only. Ten credits. (On demand)
HLS 408 - CRITICAL ISSUES IN SPORT Prerequisite: Senior Status The course is designed to explore current issues in the sports world and the relationship of these issues to problems in business and society. The course will seek to provide students the opportunity to examine more closely issues such as drug use among athletes, contract and labor struggles, educational issues, racial and gender equity questions, and other contemporary topics as they may arise during the course of the semester. Three credits. (Spring)
HLS 409 - SPORTS LAW Prerequisites: Senior Status or permission of the instructor. Sports law is a growing component of the sports industry. This course provides information on how the field of sports law emerged, the issues relative to sports law, and how these issues have an impact on the different factions of the sports industry, such as administrators, coaches, officials, and participants. Key areas of law such as contract law, tort liability, constitutional law, sex discrimination, criminal law, and labor law will be introduced. Three credits. (Fall)
HLS 410 - DIRECTED READING/RESEARCH Directed research and/or study related to the student’s particular program of interest. Senior majors only. Three credits.
HLS 415 - SENIOR TEACHING STRATEGIES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION Prerequisites: HLS 202, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304. A culmination of the methodology of physical education in the form of planned, sequential evaluations of target behaviors deemed essential for effective teaching. Two credits.
HLS 416 - SPORTS MANAGEMENT FIELD EXPERIENCE Prerequisites: HLS 205, 220, 315 or 316. This course is designed to give Sports Management majors practical work experience in an area of their choice. Hour requirements vary based on placement. Six credits.
HLS 421 - INTERNSHIP IN HEALTH AND EXERCISE SCIENCE III Prerequisites: HLS 321 and HLS 322 (C- or better is required). This course is designed to give the major practical experience in a clinical setting, requiring 200 on-site hours for one semester. Four credits.
HLS 431 - Sports Nutrition Prerequisites: HLS 288, 300, & 320. This course will cover the relationship between macronutrient and micronutrient intakes and athletic performance. Detailed knowledge of how exercise influences dietary intake, digestion, absorption, energy metabolism, and storage of nutrients will be discussed. In addition, dietary planning for weight gain and weight loss, sport specific concerns and conditions that present to athletes of all age groups regarding nutrition, and the use of dietary supplements as ergogenic aids will be explored. three credits.
HLS 436 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Prerequisites: HLS 300 & 320. This course will explore the use of exercise as a treatment modality for specific symptomatic and asymptomatic clinical conditions. Functional assessment, exercise prescription and adaptations to chronic physical activity will be discussed with respect to endocrinological, neuromuscular, skeletal, metabolic, cardiovascular, respiratory, oncological, and immunological disorders and diseases. Special considerations for children, females, and the elderly will also be covered. three credits.
HLS 490 - SENIOR HONORS THESIS Intensive study of a topic chosen by the student which culminates in an honors paper and an oral defense. Senior majors only. Three credits.
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