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3.00 Credits
S. A study of physical efficiency and physiological principles involved in human exercise. Emphasis will be placed on the responses of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and muscular systems. The course includes the physiology of factors affecting performance such as the environment and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. The laboratory will help students apply principles and techniques used in assessment of physiological responses to exercise. Prerequisite: Biology 115, 141 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
S. An in-depth survey of clinical exercise physiology, exercise pathophysiology, and biomechanics. Emphasis will be placed on resting and exercise electrocardiography, health and fitness appraisal and exercise prescription for specific populations (adults, pregnancy, the elderly) and disease modalities (cardiovascular, pulmonary, neuromuscular, orthopedic, cancer) and advanced biomechanical skills in sport skills and motion analysis. The course incorporates significant lab work, research and analysis. Prerequisite: Junior standing, PE 213, PE 325, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
S, alternate years. An intensive engagement with the art of choreography. Students explore the concepts of body, space, rhythm, choreographic forms, meaning, and group design. Students create movement studies through improvisation. They develop analysis and evaluation skills through observation, reflection, discussion, and written critiques that prepare them to design and evaluate dance. Students choreograph a final dance and perform it for an audience. They present the process and the application to their lives as Christians through writing and oral presentation. Prerequisite: Physical Education 156 or permission of the instructor. Satisfies college core in the Arts.
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3.00 Credits
F. Core capstone course. This course provides students with a survey of philosophical inquiry about sport and physical education. Topics include the nature of play and sport, sport as meaningful experiences, ethics in sport and physical activity, and contemporary issues such as drugs, violence, and gender. Throughout the course, students are confronted with issues from a Christian and Reformed perspective in order to develop their own Christian perspectives. Prerequisites: Biblical Foundations I or Theological Foundations I, Developing a Christian Mind, and Philosophical Foundations.
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3.00 Credits
F, S, and SS. Therapeutic recreation students work with field and college supervisors to develop an understanding of the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation process in therapeutic recreation settings. Case studies from the agency and from selected publications provide the framework for these learning outcomes that are developed in a weekly seminar. Prerequisites: Currently in an internship or practicum setting.
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3.00 - 12.00 Credits
F, S, and SS. An internship or field experience at an approved agency, institution, or service as specified by a student's major and advisor in HPERDS. Where applicable, the seminar focuses on the problems and issues involved in relating theory to professional practice. Prerequisite: Recreation majors must first complete all courses in the recreation program. Other HPERDS majors must have Junior or Senior standing. All students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of "C" (2.0)and the approval of the department advisor.
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3.00 Credits
F and S. The seminar deals with perspectives and methods of teaching physical education. This course should be taken concurrently with Education 346 and will provide a forum for discussion of problems and issues that develop during student teaching. Before taking this course, students must be admitted into Directed Teaching by the Education and HPERDS Departments. Students must complete the physical education major prior to student teaching. Fifth year and transfer students with special needs may seek department authorization to do directed teaching during the first semester.
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1.00 Credits
F and S. This course assists students in the development of a portfolio documenting essential skills and experiences needed to prepare them for professional practice in the disciplines of health, physical education, recreation, and dance. Students will document their skill competence in a variety of fitness, movement/dance and sport activities, as well as document proficiency in teaching, administrative, and professional competencies.
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3.00 Credits
F, I, and S.
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3.00 Credits
F, I, and S. Health Education
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