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Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Courses

HPRD 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

HPRD 201 Physical Activity, Wellness & Behavior Change (3 cr)

HPRD 210 Meaning of Movement and Injury Prevention (2 cr)

HPRD 350 Practicum in Physical Activity Behavior Change (1 cr)

HPRD 351 Social and Environmental Aspects of Physical Activity (1 cr)

HPRD 429 Leadership, Pedagogy and Programming in Physical Activity (3 cr)

HPRD 445 Internship Practicum (1 cr)

HPRD 486 Programming and Marketing for Healthy, Active Lifestyles (2 cr)

HPRD 570 Research in Physical Activity, Theory and Design (3 cr)

HPRD 580 Research: Writing and Dissemination (1 cr)

HPRD 581 Research: Group Programming (1 cr)

HPRD 582 Research: Individual Programming (1 cr)

Kathy Browder, Dept. Head, Dept. of Movement Sciences (101 Phys. Ed. Bldg. 83844-2401; phone 208/885-7921).

HPRD 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

HPRD 201 Physical Activity, Wellness & Behavior Change (3 cr)

Examines personal awareness and responsibility for maintenance of health, fitness, and well-being. Teaches skills necessary for individual physical activity program development and implementation to effect positive health-related behavior change for diverse populations.. 2 lec cr and 1 lab cr.

Prereq: Major in Athletic Training, Dance, Exercise Science and Health, Physical Education Teacher Education or Recreation.

Coreq: HPRD 210

HPRD 210 Meaning of Movement and Injury Prevention (2 cr)

Explores the meaning of movement and injury prevention through a phenomenological approach. Develops skills necessary to find meaning in movement across the lifespan. 1-2 lec cr and 1 lab cr.

Prereq: Major in Athletic Training, Dance, Exercise Science and Health, Physical Education Teacher Education or Recreation

Coreq: HPRD 201

HPRD 350 Practicum in Physical Activity Behavior Change (1 cr)

Students will apply the concepts learned in HPRD 201 and HPRD 210 to effect change in the personal behavior related to physical activity. 1 recitation and 2 outside hours per week.

Prereq: HPRD 201, 210 and major in Athletic Training, Dance, Exercise Science and Health, Physical Education Teacher Education or Recreation

HPRD 351 Social and Environmental Aspects of Physical Activity (1 cr)

This course will (a) examine the major social and environmental determinants of physical-activity behavior; and (b) explore intervention strategies designed to create social environments that facilitate and enhance physical activity among groups and communities. Emphasis will be placed on using theory and research to promote physical activity in various settings.

Prereq: HPRD 350 and major in Athletic Training, Dance, Exercise Science and Health, Physical Education Teacher Education, or Recreation.

Coreq: HPRD 429

HPRD 429 Leadership, Pedagogy and Programming in Physical Activity (3 cr)

Examines the theories, methods, principles and styles of leadership, pedagogy and programming related to physical activity programs. Develops leadership, pedagogical and programming skills. 2 lec cr and 4 lab cr.

Prereq: HPRD 350 and major in Athletic Training, Dance, Exercise Science and Health, Physical Education Teacher Education or Recreation.

Coreq: HPRD 351

HPRD 445 Internship Practicum (1 cr)

This course explores the different factors that go into finding, obtaining, and getting the most out of an internship. Emphasis is placed on such skills related to understanding the student's chosen field/career path, professionalism, communication, and dealing with adversity in the work place. In addition, emphasis will be placed on student understanding of what is expected during the internship from an academic perspective.

Prereq: PEP 100

HPRD 486 Programming and Marketing for Healthy, Active Lifestyles (2 cr)

Marketing, implementation, and assessment of physical activity programs for individuals, groups, schools, and communities. 1 recitation and 2 outside hrs per week.

Prereq: HPRD 351, 429 and major in Athletic Training, Dance, Exercise Science and Health, Physical Education Teacher Education or Recreation.

HPRD 570 Research in Physical Activity, Theory and Design (3 cr)

To understand and apply principles of scientific inquiry using both quantitative and qualitative research methodology; and apply such principles through individual research projects in physical activity.

HPRD 580 Research: Writing and Dissemination (1 cr)

Professional writing of research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation. (Spring only)

Prereq: HPRD 570

HPRD 581 Research: Group Programming (1 cr)

Group professional service projects based on research, needs assessment and implementation strategies. (Spring only)

Prereq: Rec 575

HPRD 582 Research: Individual Programming (1 cr)

Individual professional service projects based on research, needs assessment and implementation strategies. (Spring only)

Prereq: Rec 575