DePauw University Catalog
Health and Physical Performance

Activity Courses

Theory Courses [100s] [200s] [300s] [400s]

Graduate Level Courses

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HPP 001-099. Physical Education Activities (1/4-1/2 course)

Knowledge and skill development to satisfactorily participate in team sports, individual and dual sports, dance, swimming and physical fitness activities. Emphasis is placed on lifetime sports and fitness-wellness instruction. Any student who is unable to participate in regular activities due to physical disabilities should consult the department chair. No more than one full course of physical education activities may be applied toward the bachelor's degree. Classes meeting twice a week are for one-fourth course credit; classes meeting four times a week are for one-half course credit. Activity classes may not be counted toward a major in physical education, nor the major courses counted toward Group 6 requirement. Activities offered follow:

Aquatics: Aerobic Swimming, Beginning Swimming, Lifeguarding, Lifeguarding & First Aid Instructor, Scuba Diving, Water Safety Instructor

Fitness: Free Weights, Aerobic Conditioning, Physical Conditioning, Super Circuit, Weight Training, Cross Training

Fitness Instructor: Principles of aerobic dance leadership. Permission of instructor.

Fitness-Wellness: Lifefit includes personal fitness assessment: body composition, nutrition, cardiovascular, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance and understandings for formulating personal exercise programs. Specific course topics are swimming, walking, physical conditioning or triathalon. Lifefit meets three times a week for activity and one time for lecture/discussion.

Lifetime Sports: Badminton, Bowling, Fencing, Golf, Tennis, Racquetball

Martial Arts: Karate, Hap Kido, Self-Defense, Tai Chi

Recreational Sports: Pickleball, Walleyball

Team Sports: Basketball, Fun Football, Soccer, Volleyball

THEORY COURSES
Note: No professional course in the Health and Physical Performance department may be taken Pass/Fail.

HPP 100. Health and Exercise Science (1 course)

Principles of health and fitness and wellness with application to sports science. Includes contemporary health issues, health related fitness, exercise prescription, fitness testing procedures and appropriate safety precautions.

HPP 110. Sports Medicine and First Aid (1/2 course)     (formerly HPP 251)

Introduction to general principles and procedures in sports health-care. Emphasis upon fundamental concepts in prevention, recognition, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Also includes certification in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR.

HPP 150. Beginning Practicum in Athletic Training (1/4 course)

Experiences with medical coverage of sporting events and clinical rotations through both university athletic training rooms expose the student to sports injuries and their management as well as administrative procedures in athletic training. A general health science observation is also required. The student will practice and develop proficiency in basic clinical skills. Prerequisite: Admission to the CAAHEP Accredited Athletic Training Program

HPP 160Clinical Education in Physical Conditioning and Nutrition (1/4 course)

Focuses on clinical methods and techniques that relate to the enhancement of physical performance. Includes conditioning and physical testing of the active individual, nutritional assessment and planning, and development of clinical skills needed for effective psychosocial intervention. Prerequisites: HPP 100 and HPP 110.

HPP 201. Philosophy, History and Sociology of Human Movement (1 course)

Overview of physical education, fitness and sport, including a study of the historical, philosophical and sociological concepts contributing to physical education, fitness and sport, as well as foundations related to instruction and curriculum development in physical education.

HPP 211. Coaching Techniques I (1/2 course)

Coaching techniques with emphasis upon methods, tactics and strategy. Students choose one outdoor sport and one indoor sport from the following: A. outdoor sports: football or soccer; and B. indoor sports: volleyball or basketball. Three meetings a week of lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: experience in the selected sports.

HPP 212. Coaching Techniques II (1/2 course)

Coaching techniques with emphasis upon methods, tactics and strategy. Students choose two sports from the following: A. first half of semester: tennis or golf; and B. second half of semester: baseball or softball or track. Three meetings a week of lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: experience in the selected sports.

HPP 231. Methods of Teaching Team Sports (1 course)

Instruction in the methods of teaching team sports to students of physical education or participants in a different sport setting such as camps, commercial clubs or community recreation centers. Topics such as appropriate equipment, safety considerations, teaching progression, game rules, grade level sequencing and lesson plan format are presented along with laboratory experiences in the performance of and teaching of basketball, softball/baseball, soccer and volleyball. Five meetings a week of lecture and lab.

HPP 232. Methods of Teaching Rhythmic and Physical Activities (1 course)

Instruction in the methods of teaching rhythmic and physical activities to students of physical education or participants in a different activity setting such as camps, commercial clubs or community recreation center. Methods will include fundamental skills and rules, progression in learning, sequencing for different ages, safety, unit plans and lesson plans. There are laboratory experiences in the performance of and teaching of rhythmic activities such as basic movement, folk and square dance; and the physical activities of weight training, racquet sports, leisure activities and track and field. Five meetings a week of lecture and lab.

HPP 242. Aquatics (1/2 course)

Organization and administration of a well-rounded aquatics program. Topics include the administration and the coaching methods for competitive swimming and diving, as well as administration of a recreational aquatic program. Prerequisite: current WSI certification.

HPP 254.  Human Physiology   (1 course)

An integrated study of the normal functions of organs and organ systems in the human organism. The course begins with fundamental principles of biochemistry, cell biology and histology, followed by study of endocrine, nervous, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

HPP 262. Therapeutic Modalities (1/2 course)

Investigates the physiological theories and the physical properties involved in promoting tissue healing through utilization of contemporary modalities. Describes principles and techniques of modality application.

HPP 266. History: Women in Sport (1 course)

Exploration of the historical development and sociological issues related to women's sports. Includes a general study of the history of women, progresses to the history of sportswomen and concludes with an examination of past controversial issues and present athletic issues.

HPP 290. Topics in Sports Science and Sports Medicine (1/2-1 course)

Assorted topics related to physical education and sport; i.e. American sport, Olympic sport, sport psychology and sports marketing. Course may be repeated with different topics.

HPP 303. Clinical Practicum Athletic Training II (1/4 course)

Clinical education in therapeutic modalities, environmental risk management and fitting/emergency removal of protective sports equipment. Affiliated field experience in an equipment intensive sport with supervised application of the required clinical education proficiencies in this practicum.

HPP 304. Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training III           (1/4 course)

Clinical education in therapeutic exercise and medical documentation. Affiliated field experience with supervised application of the required clinical education proficiencies in this practicum.

HPP 353. Physiology of Exercise (1 course)

Study of physiological factors which influence human performance and the responses of body systems to physical activity. Laboratory experiences.

HPP 361. Therapeutic Modalities/Therapeutic Exercise (1 course) (discontinued 12/99)

Covers planning, implementation and techniques in the comprehensive rehabilitation of the injured/convalescing athlete. Explores contemporary therapeutic modalities utilized in the treatment of injured athletes.

HPP 363. Therapeutic Exercise (1/2 course)

Examines the physiological and biomechanical theories of therapeutic exercise in the rehabilitation of the physically active individual. Presents principles and techniques of therapeutic exercise commonly integrated into the treatment plan. Prerequisite: HPP 366

HPP 366. Injury Recognition and Evaluation I (1 course)

Focus upon commonly accepted techniques and procedures for clinical evaluation of athletic injuries to the head, cervical spine, knee and lower leg. Integrates applied anatomy and characteristic injury pathologies into the evaluative process. Emphasis on objective documentation and oral evaluation skills. Prerequisite: BIO 203.

HPP 367. Injury Recognition and Evaluation II (1/2 course)

Principles and methods utilized in the systematic evaluation of thigh, hip, spine and head injuries in sport. Integrates applied anatomy, injury pathology characteristics, head injuries in sport. Integrates applied anatomy, injury pathology characteristics, and early injury management. Laboratory practice on clinical evaluation of pathologies.

HPP 369. Medical Perspectives (1 course)

Investigation of selected medical topics relevant to the athletic trainer's central role in sports health-care. Topics include pharmacology, internal injuries, surgical techniques, imaging techniques, special medical conditions/illnesses, medical terminology, SOAP noting, and facial injuries. Medical and allied health professionals contribute through guest lectures. Prerequisite: HPP 366.

HPP 401. Methods and Evaluation in Physical Education (1/2 course)

Explores methods of instruction for varied student populations and lesson planning in physical education. Acquaints students with the general field of tests and measurements as an administrative and teaching device used in presenting and evaluating the physical education program. Includes elementary statistics, pertinent tests in the field and alternative forms of assessment.

HPP 403. Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training IV (1/4 course)

Clinical education in evaluation of athletic injuries. Affiliated field experience with supervised application of the required clinical educational proficiencies in this practicum.

HPP 404. Clinical Practicum in Athletic Training V            (1/4 course)

Clinical education on general medical conditions and health care administration. Affiliated field experience with supervised application of the clinical education proficiencies in this practicum.

HPP 406. Administration and Risk Management (1 course)

Administrative process is applied to sports science and athletic training. Includes program philosophy, program development, facility and fiscal management, management of supplies and equipment, office procedures and public relations. Students learn to implement safety measures to ensure participants in physical activity and sport programs of a safe environment and to safeguard institutions and their employees from court lawsuits. The two emphases, sports medicine and sports science, divide into specialized learning groups for the second half of the semester.

HPP 409. Biomechanics (1 course)

The science of human motion based on anatomical, mechanical and physiological principles. Laboratory experiences. Prerequisite: BIO 203.

HPP 440. Motor Development and Adapted Physical Education (1/2-1 course)

Includes a historical perspective; legislative mandates; non-categorical approach; inclusion; categorical approach: mental retardation, learning disabilities, emotional disorders, deafness and hearing impairment, visual impairment, neurological and muscular disabilities, physical deviations and other disabling conditions; behavior management; the educational team; and administration of the program. Field trips to local educational or rehabilitation settings. May be taken for one credit by participation in additional field experiences and correlating course work. Not open to students with credit in EDUC 440.

HPP 450. Senior Seminar: A. Sports Medicine B. Sports Science (1/2 course)

This course provides students an opportunity to directly study an area of selected interest within the discipline while examining contemporary issues relevant to the field. This course provides students numerous opportunities for oral participation through various assignments and activities centered around article reviews, discussions, group debates, and presentations of common issues prevalent in the discipline today. Students will also complete and present a senior paper/thesis on a selected topic. Prerequisite for HPP 450B Sports Medicine: PSY 210 or MATH 340.

GRADUATE LEVEL COURSE

HPP 590. Topics  (1/2 - 1 course)

Topics at the graduate level. May be repeated with different topics.

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