Course Descriptions

ATH-285 Supervised Experiences in Athletic Training I: Intro to ATH/Observation (1 cr.) – Fall, Spring

A presentation of the principles of prevention, recognition, and management of athletic injuries. Also included are pertinent administrative, psycho-social and pharmacological issues and an overview of the mechanics of injury, athletic equipment, and taping/bracing.

ATH 286 Supervised Experiences in Athletic Training II: Practicum (1 cr.) – Fall, Spring

This is a course designed to introduce the prospective athletic training student to practice in the athletic training clinical setting. Prerequisite: ATH 285

ATH- 378 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3 cr.) – Fall, Spring

A lecture and laboratory experience designed to educate the student about the profession of athletic training with regards to: injury prevention, injury mechanism and tissue response to injury, management skills and treatment procedures related to specific injuries.

ATH-379 Therapeutic Modalities (3 cr.) - Spring

A lecture and laboratory experience designed to educate the student about the profession of athletic training with regards to: the know ledge, theory, and techniques for the use and application of therapeutic modalities.

ATH- 380 Clinical Evaluation of Athletic Injuries & Pharmacology (3 cr.) - Spring

Triage, transport, and referral are discussed relative to injury severity and multiple injuries involving one or more persons. Emphasis is placed on recognizing life treating injuries. Detailed physical examination of the spine and extremities are performed. In addition, the effects of medications and drug interactions of substances commonly dispensed by athletic trainers are examined.

ATH-385 Supervised Experiences in Athletic Training III: Lower Extremity Evaluation (1 cr.) – Fall, Spring (1 cr.)

Prerequisite: ATH 285 – Fall, Spring

A study of the protocols that apply to the recognition, evaluation and immediate care of athletic injuries. The focus is on-field and off-field evaluation of the lower extremity, abdomen and thorax. Lecture and laboratory experiences include palpation, range of motion assessment, muscle and special tests, neurological and vascular assessment, and immediate treatment of each body area. A reinforcement of the clinical evaluation skills taught in Prevention and care of athletic injuries. In an assigned clinical setting, students, according to their individual program track, practice those skills related to the lower extremities. Students will be assigned to a designated allied site for clinical experience to learn from the ACI and assist the Certified Athletic Trainer s with practice and event coverage of equipment intensive team sports as well as regularly scheduled training room hours.

ATH- 485 Supervised Experiences in Athletic Training IV: Upper Extremity Evaluation (1 cr.)

Prerequisite: ATH 385 - Fall, Spring

A study of the protocols that apply to the recognition, evaluation and immediate care of athletic injuries. The focus is on the upper extremities, including the spine, head and face. Also various skin disorders and general medical conditions are explored. Lecture and laboratory experiences include palpation, range of motion assessment, muscle and special tests, neurological and vascular assessment, and immediate treatment of each body area. A reinforcement of the clinical evaluation skills taught in Prevention and care of athletic injuries. In an assigned clinical setting, students, according to their individual program track, practice those skills related to the upper extremities.

ATH -493 Supervised Experiences in Athletic Training V: Clinical Experience (4 cr.) – Fall, Spring

Upon completion of all required coursework, the student is assigned to a therapeutic agency specifically related to the specified area. This 16-week internship is the culmination of a minimum 1500 clock-hour requirement of supervised clinical experiences.

ATH -494 Supervised Experiences in Athletic Training VI: General Medical (1 cr.) – Fall, Spring

HPE-111 Personal Health and Safety (1 cr.). - Fall, Spring, Summer

A course designed to acquaint the student with basic knowledge and understanding of concepts associated with physical fitness and activity as they relate to optimal healthful living.

HPE-112 Fundamental Motor Skills (1 cr.) - Fall, Spring, Summer

A course designed for students who meet minimum standards of physical capacity and for those who wish to evaluate general levels of physical condition as well as specific areas of weaknesses. Emphasis is placed on a wide variety of exercise, fundamental sports skills, and learning procedures in team sports. A similar course designated “HC” is offered for persons with moderate to severe physical impairment.

HPE-113 Sports Technique and Motor Skills -I (2 cr.) Majors Only - Fall

A course designed specifically to provide basic motor skills and a variety of sports skills that are germane to exercise science and rehabilitation areas of allied health.

HPE-114 Sports Techniques and Motor Skills -II (2 cr.) Prerequisite: HPE 113; Majors Only - Spring

A sequential course designed to provide advanced knowledge and appreciation of motor and sports skills that are related to the interests and needs of professional clientele.

HPE-211 Archery (1 cr.) - Fall

This is a beginning course designed to cover basic knowledge, techniques and fundamental skills in archery.

HPE-214 Beginning Swimming (1 cr.) – Fall, Summer

This course offers a basic knowledge of the fundamental strokes employed in an elementary swimming experience.

HPE-215 Intermediate Swimming (1 cr.) – Spring, Summer

A continuation of the techniques of elementary swimming with emphasis on endurance, breath control, water agility, and the ability to cope successfully with a wide variety of aquatic rescue situations.

HPE-216 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Professions (2 cr.) - Fall

A course designed to provide the prospective practitioner with basic medical and psychiatric vocabulary for the purpose of communicating skillfully with professional peers in the allied health fields.

HPE-221 Introduction to Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Allied Health Professions (3 cr.) - Fall

The course addresses a broad understanding and interpretation of the foundations and principles of health, physical education, recreation and the allied health professions designed to enhance professional competencies in cognitive and affective domains in rehabilitative areas.

HPE-224 Folk, Square, and Clog Dance (2cr.) - Spring

This is an introductory course that explores the steps, patterns, and formations of folk, square, and clog dances.

HPE-225 Modern Dance (2 cr.) - Fall

The course covers a basic introduction to the study of the fundamentals of modern dance, including and analysis of movement, conditioning, techniques, choreography, composition, settings, costuming, and exhibition.

HPE-241 Golf (1 cr.) - Fall

This course deals with the fundamental skills, knowledge, techniques, history, strategies, terminology, and participation of the sport.

HPE-242 Bowling (1 cr.) - Fall

This course covers the basic knowledge, techniques, and practices of the fundamental skills of bowling.

HPE-244 Gymnastics (2 cr.) – Fall, even-numbered years

This is a methods course on the basic skills, techniques, and fundamentals of gymnastics, tumbling and apparatus activities.

HPE-253 Tennis (1 cr.) - Spring

This course offers a fundamental knowledge of basic skills needed to enjoy and participate in tennis as both an individual and team sport.

HPE-265 Self Defense and Karate (1 cr.) - Spring

This course serves as an introduction to Self Defense for the purpose of improving flexibility, balance, muscular strength, movement coordination, and cardiovascular fitness. Through a systematic training program of repetition, the student will employ simple self-defense techniques to defend oneself in an attack situation.

HPE-271 Fencing (2 cr.) - Fall

This course provides cohesive theory and practical application in fencing instruction. Topics covered include the system of Foil, Epee, and mental preparation of students of competition.

HPE- 274 First Aid and Safety (2 cr.) - Fall, Summer

The purpose of this course is to provide competencies in knowledge and skills to give immediate care to a person who has been injured or has suddenly taken ill. It includes self-help and home care if medical assistance is not available or is delayed.

HPE-285 Supervised Experience in Therapeutic Clinical Settings-I (1 cr.) - Fall, Spring, Summer

This course begins the practical experiences requirements for adapted physical education and kinesiotherapy and athletic training. Students work in various areas of professional interest under the direction of certified practitioners. A minimum of 100 clock hours of practical experience is required.

HPE-377 Advanced Personal Trainer Certification (3 cr.) – Spring

This course focuses on five areas of concentration, which encompass 23 sections of theoretical scholarship. Through a variety of health and fitness training and evaluation techniques, students are exposed to an assortment of practical experiences reinforcing core exercise science concepts and principles. Upon enrollment into the course, students have the option to take the class for credit, certification (National Council of Strength & Fitness), or both.

HPE-321 Motor Learning (3 cr.) – Fall

The course covers various theories of motor learning. It examines the state of the learner, the nature of skills, and methods of instruction.

HPE-373 Physiology of Exercise (3 cr.) – Prerequisite: BIO 371 - Spring

This course is concerned with the application of physiological principles of muscular activity. It is a study of the integration of the human body systems in performance of exercise, including measurement of various physiological parameters during exercise. The course carries a laboratory component.

HPE-374 Kinesiology and Analysis of Human Movement (3 cr.) – Prerequisite: BIO 371 – Spring

This is a study of the principles of human motion as well as an anatomical analysis of everyday physical education activities for the purpose of promoting normal development and improvement of performance. A laboratory component is required.

HPE-375 Kinesiotherapy-I: Prevention and Care of Injuries (3 cr.) – Prerequisites: BIO 372, HPE 374 – Fall

This course is concerned with human movement and action. It provides a knowledge base related to disabilities; prevention and care of athletic injuries; development and rehabilitation techniques utilizing diagnostic procedures, massage, taping, bandaging, hydrotherapy, and electrotherapy. Emergency conditions are also covered.

HPE-376 Therapeutic Exercise (3 cr.) – Prerequisites: BIO 372, HPE 373 Majors Only, Spring

A course designed to provide competencies in the practice of therapeutic exercise in its application to physical rehabilitation of the physically disabled. Principles of adapted physical education, kinesiotherapy, and athletic training will be presented.

HPE-385 Supervised Experience in Therapeutic Clinical Settings -II (1 cr.) – Prerequisite:HPE 285 – Fall, Spring, Summer

This is a continuation of opportunities for students to gain practical experience by working in areas of professional interest under certified practitioner. A minimum of 125 clock hours of practical experience is required. Internship preparation guidelines are introduced.

HPE-423 Adapted Physical Education, Therapeutic Recreation and Kinesiotherapy (3 cr.) - Prerequisites: BIO 371, BIO 372, and HPE 374 - Spring

A course designed to provide students with the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective competencies in physical activities that will enable them, as professionals, to design programs to meet the needs of those who have physical, psychological, or developmental disabilities.

HPE-424 Kinesiotherapy-II: Clinical Practicum (3 cr.) – Prerequisites: BIO 372, HPE 374, HPE 375, and HPE 423 – Spring

This course is designed to provide advanced students in kinesiotherapy and athletic training with clinical experience in specific contexts related to physical medicine and rehabilitation, electrotherapy, patient care, therapeutic exercise, massage, muscle testing, review of professional literature, and thermotherapy, including their modalities and contraindications when in use.

HPE-432 Organization and Administration of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Kinesiotherapy (3 cr.) - Prerequisites: HPE 375, HPE 423 or Recreation majors with junior status - Spring

A course designed to provide the preprofessional student in adapted physical education, athletic training, kinesiotherapy, recreation, and therapeutic recreation with the basic academic foundation and skills necessary to organize, administer, and manage programs in school health, physical education, recreation and kinesiotherapy.

HPE-472 Tests and Measurements in Adapted Physical Education, Recreation, and Kinesiotherapy (3 cr.) - Spring

A course designed to familiarize students with the process of collecting statistical data; its interpretation and use in assessments of students, programs, patients/clients, and methodologies; and techniques of test construction and assignment of letter graders.

HPE-485 Supervised Experience in Therapeutic Clinical Settings-III (1 cr.) Prerequisite: HPE 385 - Fall, Spring, Summer

This course is a precursor to clinical internship in a continuation of opportunities for students to gain practical experience by working in areas of professional interest under certified practitioners. A minimum of 175 clock hours of practical experience is required.

HPE-490 Methods of Teaching Allied Health Sciences (3 cr.) - Fall

A course designed to provide the student with the basic methodology of how learning takes place through motor skills, and the various techniques and assessments procedures used in teaching motor activities in schools, recreation, and kinesiotherapy settings.

HPE-492 Research and Seminar in Allied Health and Kinesiotherapy (3 cr.) - Spring

Designed primarily for majors in non-teaching health sciences areas, this course discusses and researches critical issues in kinesiotherapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and related health science topics.

HPE-493 Clinical Internship in Kinesiotherapy (6-12 cr.) - Fall, Spring, Summer

Upon completion of all required coursework, the student is assigned to a therapeutic agency specifically related to the student’s major area of concentration. This 16-week internship is the culmination of a minimum 1,000 clock-hour requirement of supervised clinical experiences for a major in adapted physical education and kinesiotherapy. Given the prior supervised experiences (HPE 285, HPE 385, HPE 485), the internship clock-hour requirement should result in no more than 600 clock-hours. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the placement site.

REC-281 Principles and Techniques of Recreation Leadership (3 cr.) - Fall

A study of the history, theory, and philosophy of recreation, emphasizing the significance of recreation in an age of leisure is presented. Practical leadership techniques for organized recreational activities are also discussed and demonstrated. Special emphasis is placed on program and leadership for the handicapped and aged populations.

REC-284 Outdoor Education and Camping Techniques (3 cr.) - Spring

Study of the nature and scope of life in the out-of-doors as well as procedures used. It deals with new uses of camping as part of a total education program and integration of outdoor activities into a traditional school pattern.

REC-285 Supervised Experience in Recreation-I (1 cr.) - Fall, Spring, Summer

This course is an introduction to professional methodology in recreation and leisure activities. This 50 clock-hour experience will include observation as well as practical experience under the direction of credentialed professionals.

REC-381 Planning and Administration of Social Recreation (3 cr.) - Spring

This course focuses on planning recreational programs for different age groups in all types of recreational agencies. Special attention is given to the planning and conducting of social recreation through classroom discussion and laboratory demonstrations.

REC-382 Parks and Recreation Supervision (3 cr.) - Fall

A course that deals with varied aspects of parks and playground operations and management principles and techniques that are related to facilities. Personnel and finance are discussed and analyzed. Care and physical maintenance are observed and demonstrated.

REC 385 Supervised Experience in Recreation -11 (1 cr.) Prerequisite: REC 285 – Fall, Spring, Summer

This 50 clock-hour field placement is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to assist in recreation and leisure planning in a professional setting. It may also assist the student in determining potential internship sites. Students will work under the auspices of Certified Recreation Professionals.

REC-85 Supervised Experience in Recreation-III (1 cr.) - Prerequisite: REC 385 – Fall, Spring, Summer

This field placement of 50 clock-hours is the culmination of a 150-hour three-sequence practicum experience (REC 285, REC 385, REC 485). It is designed to assist the student with his/her internship placement. Certified Recreation Professionals will direct this supervised experience.

REC-491 Internship in Recreation (b cr.) – Prerequisite: REC 385 – Fall, Spring, Summer

This 300-hour internship will provide students with the opportunity to apply recreation and leisure knowledge skills in a professional setting. Certified Recreation Professionals will supervise students for a twelve-week placement. Students must provide their own transportation to and from placement sites.

REC-492 Research and Seminar in Recreation (3 cr.) - Spring

Critical issues in recreation and related leisure activities will be researched and discussed.

SPP-151 Introduction to Communication Disorders (3 cr.) - Fall, Spring

A survey of the various types of disorders commonly encountered by persons in the speech, language, and hearing professions will be presented. Topics include normal conditions and disorders, and the roles and responsibilities of professionals who diagnose and treat these disorders.

SPP-245 Nature of Language (3 cr.) - Spring

This course seeks to explain the nature of human symbolization. Areas of study include the acquisition and development of language in children, the role of spoken and written language in society, and an exploratory look at how language determines cultural factors and shapes our perceptions of reality.

SPP-246 Beginning Sign Language (3 cr.) - Fall, Spring

A beginning-level course in sign language designed to introduce manual communication. It covers finger spelling and establishes vocabulary of signs.

SPP-247 Intermediate Sign Language (3 cr.) - Prerequisite: SPP 246, or successful examination - Fall

This course is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of the principles and use of manual communications using signs and who desire to increase their skill level..

SPP-251 Phonetics (3 cr.) - Spring

This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding and workable knowledge of the International Phonetic Alphabet as an important tool in the speech and hearing professions. Mastery of the underlying principles as well as practical application is stressed. Transcription will be ongoing throughout the course.

SPP-348 Advanced Sign Language (3 cr.) - Prerequisite: SPP 248 at 92 percentile - Spring

This course is the final segment of a three-course sequence. Emphasis is placed upon interpretation skills in conversational speech.

SPP-351 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism (3 cr.) - Prerequisite: SPP 151 - Fall

This course is an in-depth study of organs and systems of the body that contribute to the production and reception of speech.

SPP-352 Disorders of Articulation (3 cr.) - Prerequisites: SPP 151, SPP 251 -Fall

Attention is directed toward the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the nature and prevalence of articulation disorders, particularly in children. Clinical observation is required.

SPP-353 Disorders of Voice (3 cr.) - Prerequisites: SPP 351 - Spring

The course is a broad introduction to the field of functional and organic voice disorders. It surveys the nature and etiology of these disorders, the problems encountered by persons manifesting such disorders, and diagnosis and rehabilitative techniques.

SPP-355 Stuttering (3 cr.) - Fall

Stuttering is one of the least understood disorders of human communication. This course is an exploration of the nature of this disorder. Major emphasis is placed upon the theories that seek to explain its etiology. An analysis of the more prominent therapy techniques is also undertaken.

SPP-360 Speech and Hearing Science (3 cr.) - Fall

This course is an introduction to the science of the physiology, acoustics and perception of speech. Technology will be employed.

SPP-361 Introduction to Audiology (3 cr.) - Prerequisite: SPP 360 - Spring

The study of anatomical, psychological, and physiological aspects of hearing is presented. Included is a survey of those pathologies that result in hearing loss, and practice in administering basic audiological tests to identify and determine the extent of hearing loss.

SPP-362 Audiometry (3 cr.) - Prerequisite: SPP 361 - Spring

The focus is on the rationalization and application of various specialized procedures, techniques, and tools used in the assessment of hearing loss. Audiometric laboratory activities are integrated into the lecture format.

SPP-363 Aural Rehabilitation (3 cr.) - Prerequisite: SPP 361 - Fall

The course explores the major experimental and body clinical research in as well as amplification devices are considered. Information is drawn from professional journals, theses, and dissertations.

SPP-451 Diagnostic Methods in Speech Pathology (3 cr.) - Prerequisite: 352 and 25 clock- Hours of Clinical Observation - Spring

This course provides the student with a knowledge base designed to foster understanding of and practice in the basic clinical procedure involved in the evaluation of speech disorders. Procedures for report writing, testing, diagnosis, and referral are included.

SPP 452 Physiogenic Disorders (3 cr.) - Prerequisite: 351 and Senior Status - Spring

The course offers an introduction to various physiogenic disorders that impact speech communication. A working knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing apparatus is necessary. Embryology is a primary focus of the course.

SPP-453 Disorders of Language (3 cr.) - Fall

Concentration is on the various disorders associated with the inability to develop or utilize language effectively. Among the topics considered is delayed language development in children due to mental retardation or emotional difficulty and childhood aphasia.

SPP-467 Clinical Practicum I (3 cr.) Prerequisites: SPP 451 and Senior Status -Fall

An introduction to a "hands-on" approach for the evaluation and remediation of speech, language, and hearing disorders is introduced; this course includes comprehensive report writing, record keeping, and presentation of therapeutic techniques through practical application.

SPP-468 Clinical Practicum II (3 cr.) - Prerequisite: SPP 467 - Spring

The student assumes an independent role as speech-clinician in the evaluation and therapeutic remediation processes.

TRC-322 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation (3cr.) Fall

An introduction to the basic theories, concepts and practice in the field of therapeutic recreation is addressed . It looks at the fundamental principles of therapeutic recreation. The course examines the definition, the nature of, and the development of therapeutic recreation. The course provides an overview of a variety of techniques and treatments used to maintain the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of clients.

TRC-323 Therapeutic Recreation in a Clinical setting ( 3 cr.) – Spring

This course introduces the practical skills necessary to provide therapeutic recreation services such as activity analysis, adaptation techniques, documentation and task analyses. Opportunity for direct application of these skills will be included.

TRC-400 History and Philosophy of Therapeutic Recreation (3cr.) Fall

This course examines the history, approaches, attitudes and philosophy of therapeutic recreation. The course examines trends, outlooks, developments, progress, advancement, and forecasting in therapeutic recreation.

TRC-410 Professional Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation (3cr.) Spring

This course examines the theoretical foundations for therapeutic recreation services provision. Topics include the philosophy and continuum of therapeutic recreation services, normalization approach, interdisciplinary process, and quality assurance issues.

TRC-491 Internship in Therapeutic Recreation (3-6 cr.)- Prerequisite: Successful completion of major coursework - Fall, Spring

Students must serve as interns at an approved therapeutic recreation site under the direct supervision of a nationally certified therapeutic recreation specialist. The experience focuses on direct service provision to clients, as well as leadership, documentation, program planning and process analysis and interaction. A minimum of 12 weeks on site is required.

REC-285 Supervised Experience in Therapeutic Recreation I

REC-385 Supervised Experience in Therapeutic Recreation II

REC-485 Supervised Experience in Therapeutic Recreation III