2005-2006 CATALOG
EDHP 1000 Soccer and Volleyball 1 cr.
Acquisition of knowledge and skills in soccer and volleyball. Three hours of laboratory.
EDHP 1002 Basketball and Softball 1 cr.
Acquisition of knowledge and skills in basketball and softball. Three hours of laboratory.
EDHP 1005 Flag Football, Track and Field 1 cr.
Acquisition of knowledge and skills in flag football and in track and field. Three hours of laboratory.
EDHP 1010 Golf 1 cr.
A course designed to promote the acquisition of knowledge and skill in golf. Three hours of laboratory.
EDHP 1011 Tennis I 1 cr.
Acquisition of knowledge and skill in tennis. Three hours of laboratory.
EDHP 1021 Tennis II 1 cr.
Prerequisite: EDHP 1011 or consent of department. A course designed to provide tennis-stroke instruction for intermediate-level players. Three hours of laboratory.
EDHP 1023 Racquetball and Badminton 1 cr.
Acquisition of knowledge and skill in racquetball and badminton. Three hours of laboratory.
EDHP 1030 Basic Dance Movements 1 cr.
The study of basic dance movements with special emphasis upon such movement factors as shape, space, and force as well as basic skills involving locomotion, non-locomotion, and rhythm. Three hours of laboratory.
EDHP 1031 Introduction to Folk, Square, Round,
and Social Dance 1 cr.
A course designed to promote the acquisition of knowledge and skill in folk, square, round, and social dance. Three hours of laboratory.
EDHP 1033 Aerobic Dance 1 cr.
A total fitness program designed to strengthen the heart, lungs, and vascular system through continuous rhythmic movement. Three hours of laboratory.
EDHP 1040 Beginning Gymnastics 1 cr.
A course designed to develop beginning skill in tumbling, gymnastics apparatus, and trampoline. Three hours of laboratory.
EDHP 1050 Conditioning for Physical Fitness 1 cr.
A course designed to promote physical fitness with emphasis on cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition. Three hours of laboratory.
EDHP 1052 Marathon Training 1 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. This course is designed to prepare an individual to successfully complete a 26.2 mile footrace marathon. In addition to physical training, physiologic, psychologic, nutritional, and historical perspectives will be examined as related to marathon running.
EDHP 1060 Weight Training 1 cr.
Acquisition of knowledge and skill in weight training. Three hours of laboratory.
EDHP 1070 Beginning Swimming 1 cr.
A course designed to provide the student with knowledge of swimming, basic swimming skills, and water safety aids. Three hours of laboratory.
EDHP 1071 Advanced Swimming 1 cr.
Prerequisite: EDHP 1070 or consent of department. A course designed to provide the student with knowledge of advanced swimming techniques and basic water safety skills. Three hours of laboratory.
EDHP 1072 Lifeguard Training Water Safety Instructor 2 cr.
Prerequisite: EDHP 1071 or consent of department. A course to provide the student with lifeguard training and water safety instruction skills in accordance with Red Cross Standards. One hour of lecture and three hours of lab.
EDHP 1080 Beginning Martial Arts 1 cr.
The study of a modern, scientific valid martial art that includes skill development in basic technique, form and sparring. Students who pass the belt test at the end of the course and desire official ranking in the International Shotokan Karate Federation can obtain a certificate, membership card, and appropriate belt by paying a small fee.
EDHP 2000 Theory and Practice of Coaching Volleyball 2 cr.
A course designed to provide the student with skills, technique, and knowledge relative to coaching volleyball.
EDHP 2001 Theory and Practice of Coaching Baseball 2 cr.
A course designed to provide the student with skills, technique, and knowledge relative to coaching baseball.
EDHP 2002 Theory and Practice of Coaching Softball 2 cr.
A course designed to provide the student with skills, technique, and knowledge relative to coaching softball.
EDHP 2003 Theory and Practice of Coaching Basketball 2 cr.
A course designed to provide the student with skills, technique, and knowledge relative to coaching basketball.
EDHP 2004 Theory and Practice of Coaching Track and Field 2 cr.
A course designed to provide the student with skills, technique, and knowledge relative to coaching track and field.
EDHP 2005 Theory and Practice of Coaching Football 2 cr.
A course designed to provide the student with skills, technique, and knowledge relative to coaching football.
EDHP 2032 Creative Dance 1 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. Creative dance with emphasis on musical structure, spatial relationships, and design and choreography. Three hours of laboratory
EDHP 2070 Psychology of Coaching 2 cr.
Psychological considerations applied to the athletic situation, including coaching personalities, athletic personalities, psychological injuries, motivation, mental preparation, relaxation techniques, and stereotypes in athletics.
EDHP 2110 Foundations of Human Performance and
Health Promotion 3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. The study of the history, principles, philosophies, and social foundations of health and physical education.
EDHP 2170 Measurement and Evaluation in Human
Performance and Health Promotions 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Complete at least one three-credit Math course at or above the 1000 level, EDHP 2110, or consent of department. A study of the fundamental aspects of the measurement and evaluative process. Principles and practices concerning the construction, use, administration, and interpretation of evaluative instruments in human performance and health promotions in school and nonschool settings.
EDHP 2320 Methods of Physical Education and Coordinated
School Health in the Elementary Schools 3 cr.
Prerequisite: EDUC 1000, 1100, 2000. A course designed for the physical education and elementary education teacher candidate. Focus is on teaching skills and age-appropriate curriculum in health and physical education for grades PK-6. This course includes field experiences and meets for a total of four hours weekly.
EDHP 2700 Special Physical Education 1 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. A program of special activities and exercises for students when regular activities are not appropriate. (May be repeated for one semester hour credit.) Three hours of laboratory.
EDHP 2998 Practicum in Physical Education (K-6) 1 cr.
For Human Performance and Health Promotion Teacher Certification students only. Required concurrent enrollment in
EDHP 2320. Supervised field experience in an elementary school.
EDHP 3200 Kinesiology and Biomechanics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BIOS 1301, 1303, 1311, and 1313; EDHP 2110; or consent of the department. Special emphasis is given to factors influencing movement; mechanics of movable parts and means of voluntary control; action of joints and muscles in natural movements in daily life in gymnastics in dance and in sports; and the mechanics of posture and common abnormalities of spine and foot.
EDHP 3201 Physiology of Exercise 3 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 1301, 1303, 1311, and 1313; EDHP 2110; MATH 1115 and 1116 or MATH 1125 and 1126; or consent of department. A study of the central concepts of interdependence of bodily systems during human movement. Emphasis is placed on the effects of exercise and athletic training upon the systems of the body.
EDHP 3210 Principles of Motor Development
and Motor Learning 3 cr.
Prerequisite: EDHP 2110 or consent of department. A study of the foundations of physical growth and development. The course focuses upon the emergence of motor patterns and skills as a result of growth, maturation, and learning during the period of infancy through adolescence.
EDHP 3217 Psychological Aspect of Sport and Exercise 3 cr.
Prerequisites: EDHP 2110 or consent of department. An introduction and overview of the psychological aspects of sport and exercise. Motivation, arousal/anxiety, cooperation/competition, group and team dynamics, leadership, exercise adherence, psychological skills development, and prosocial development through sport will be discussed within their theoretical frameworks and emphasizing practical application.
EDHP 3330 Exercise Physiology Laboratory Methods 3 cr.
Prerequisites: BIOS 1301, 1303, 1311, 1313; EDHP 2110, MATH 1115 and 1116 or MATH 1125 or 1126 or consent of department. This course is designed to expose students to exercise physiology laboratory methods while developing physical fitness assessment and evaluation skills.
EDHP 3470 Intramural Sports and Officiating 2 cr.
Spring semester. Prerequisites: EDHP 2110 or consent of department. A study of problems in the organization and administration of intramural sports and officiating techniques of selected major and minor sports. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory.
EDHP 4222 Physical Fitness Programming 3 cr.
Prerequisite: EDHP 3201 or 6220 or 6402 or consent of department. Provides skills for physical fitness programming in schools, hospitals, and fitness centers. Training will emphasize techniques used for implementing an individualized exercise program as well as strategies for behavior change.
EDHP 4223 Fitness Programming for Special Populations 3 cr.
Prerequisites: EDHP 3201 or 6220 or 6402 or consent of department. The purpose of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills for conducting fitness assessments and designing exercise programs for persons with chronic diseases and disabilities. This course will not count towards teacher certification in adapted physical education.
EDHP 4225 Applied Exercise Physiology:
Cardio-respiratory Rehabilitation 3 cr.
Prerequisite: EDHP 3201 or 6220 or consent of department. Exercise principles and practices that have application for professionals that work for the prevention of cardio-respiratory diseases or for the rehabilitation of persons so affected.
EDHP 4301 Advanced Theories and Techniques of
Basketball and Volleyball 3 cr.
This course is designed to assist teachers in applying theories to develop proficiencies in the instruction of basketball and volleyball.
EDHP 4302 Advanced Theories and Techniques of
Softball and Soccer 3 cr.
This course is designed to assist teachers in applying theories to develop proficiencies in the instruction of softball and soccer.
EDHP 4310 Advanced Theories and Techniques of
Golf and Tennis 3 cr.
This course is designed to assist teachers or instructors in applying theories to develop proficiencies in teaching the sports of golf and tennis.
EDHP 4320 Curriculum Development and Instructional
Strategies in Human Performance 3 cr.
Prerequisite: EDHP 2110 or consent of department. Curriculum development and teaching methods involved in physical education. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.
EDHP 4480 Evaluation and Treatment of Sports Injuries 3 cr.
Prerequisite: EDHP 3200 or consent of department. A study of the principles and practices related to the care of the injured. There is special emphasis on care of athletic injuries. One hour of lecture and four hours of laboratory.
EDHP 4522 Sport Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: EDHP 2110 or consent of department. Principles of sport and athletic administration for the private sector and for interscholastic and intercollegiate athletic programs. Sample topics include marketing, computer applications, legal knowledge, financing, facilities, and contest management
EDHP 4524 Sport Marketing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: EDHP 2110 or consent of department. Provides the foundations for the rapidly emerging discipline of sport marketing. Focuses on the theoretical and research issues a sports marketer confronts. The four P’s of product, price, promotion, and place within the uniqueness of sport and exercise marketing are featured.
EDHP 4526 Sport Law 3 cr.
Prerequisite: EDHP 2110 or consent of department. Designed to foster understanding of the legal system as it applies to sport and exercise programs. Knowledge of tort law and how to negotiate a contract are examples of the concepts covered. Tools will enable the professional the ability to develop a risk management.
EDHP 4528 Sport Facilities and Event Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: EDHP 2110 or consent of department. Designed to equip sport management professionals with the skills and competencies to manage and operate sport, recreation, fitness, convocation, convention, and other public and private assembly facilities for both on-going and special events. Concepts related to design construction, and technical aspects are also developed.
EDHP 4710 Introduction to Adapted Physical Education 3 cr.
Prerequisites: EDHP 2110 or consent of department. This course examines the full range of special physical education - corrective, adapted, developmental. Motor abilities that are characteristic of individuals with disability will be described. Principles of “mainstreaming” and “least restrictive environments” will be emphasized. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.
EDHP 4720 Adapted Physical Education for
Individuals with Behavioral and Educational Disability 3 cr.
Prerequisite: EDHP 4710 or consent of department. This course will provide information appropriate for those who teach physical education or motor therapy to individuals with disability described as mentally retarded, learning disabled, or emotionally disturbed. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.
EDHP 4730 Adapted Physical Education for Individuals
with Chronic Disability 3 cr.
Prerequisite: EDHP 4710 or consent of department. A study of individuals with disability and techniques for adapting physical education to their unique needs. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.
EDHP 4740 Adapted Physical Education Curriculum 3 cr.
Prerequisites: EDHP 4720 and 4730 or consent of department. A study of the processes of curriculum design, assessment, and program will be placed on curriculum needs, implementation, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
EDHP 4990 Special Topics in Human Performance 3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. Topics may vary from semester to semester. This course may be repeated once for credit.
EDHP 4998 Practicum in Human Performance 1 cr.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher, completion of a minimum of 50 percent of the required EDHS/EDHP undergraduate courses and/or consent of department. Supervised experiences in cardiovascular fitness, physical education, physical fitness, coaching, programs for the aging, or related topics. This course may be repeated but total credit may not exceed six semester hours.
EDHP 6110 Current Issues and Trends in Human Performance 3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. A study of current issues and trends in the field of physical education: origin, present status, possible future direction and impact.
EDHP 6112 Exercise Physiology: Children and Youth 3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. A study of acute and chronic physiologic responses or adaptations in children and youth. Topics will include maturational changes in physiologic function during exercise, physical activity and training, and body composition of children and youth.
EDHP 6140 Sport and Society 3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. Development of a theoretical framework and analysis of research relative to cultural-social influences on sports and conversely the impact of sports on society.
EDHP 6170 Tests and Measurements in Human Performance
and Health Promotion 3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. A study of the construction, use, administration, and interpretation of evaluative instruments in Human Performance and Health Promotion.
EDHP 6210 Principles of Motor Learning 3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. A study of the relationship between learning theory and research in motor behavior with implications for teaching and performing motor skills.
EDHP 6211 Growth, Maturation, and Physical Activity 3 cr.
This course is designed to expand graduate students’ knowledge of the theoretical and applied aspects of growth and maturation in relation to physical activity, sport,and exercise. The course material will be presented from a bio-socio-cultural perspective, integrating elements from biology, motor behavior, psychology, sociology. Particular attention will be given to childhood and adolescent growth and physical activity. Maturational, behavioral, and developmental assessment, and their application to human performance careers will be emphasized.
EDHP 6217 Psychology of Sport 3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. This course will explore sport psychology, particularly those parameters that are social in nature and which influence behavior and performance. Considerations include personality and the athlete, psychological motivation and athletic performance, nature and dynamics of leadership, group dynamics, group cohesion, and social facilitation.
EDHP 6220 Foundations of Exercise Physiology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. A study of the functional responses of the body in an exercise state and the specific adaptability of the body to training stimuli. Special consideration will be given to the practical applicability of scientific facts to teaching human performance and athletics.
EDHP 6224 Exercise Physiology Laboratory Methods 3 cr.
Prerequisite: EDHP 6220 or consent of department. Includes an examination of laboratory methods with respect to exercise stress testing, body composition, flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance. Directed toward students seeking ACSM certification.
EDHP 6230 The Biomechanics of Sport 3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. A study of the mechanical aspects of performance in athletics and dance which affect the efficiency and effectiveness of human movement. Special consideration will be given to cinematographic and task analysis techniques to improve evaluation of movement.
EDHP 6402 Exercise Physiology: Applied Physiology of Aging 3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. A study of acute and chronic adaptations to exercises stress in the aged. Topics will include cardiorespiratory, neuromuscular and energy system adaptations, physical activity patterns, and body composition changes in an older population.
EDHP 6404 Fitness and Aging 3 cr.
Prerequisite: EDHP 3201 or 6220 or 6402 or consent of department. Designed for individuals interested in working with the elderly in helping to reduce or retard the aging process and rehabilitate those with chronic conditions through an exercise wellness program.
EDHP 6406 Adapted Physical Activity for
Adults with Disabilities 3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. This course examines the etiology, symptomatology, and characteristics of disabling conditions and their implications for therapeutic physical activity intervention in clinical and non-clinical settings. Emphasis is placed upon increasing the quality of life for frail and disabled adults.
EDHP 6511 Curriculum Development in Physical Education 3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. A study of curriculum development, analysis, and trends in physical education.
EDHP 6522 Public Relations in Sport 3 cr.
A review of the nature and function of communication and public relations in sport management. Students will learn the concepts and practices of sports communications through class lectures, writing assignments, case studies and projects. Topics include the field of public relations, its history and evolution, the skills and methods involved in the duties of the SID, public relations specialist, or media relations specialist, and current attitudes and concerns in media relations between athletes, coaches, administrators and owners.
EDHP 6523 Moral Dilemmas in Sport 3 cr.
This course examines ethical principles and theories and how they relate to the various aspects of sport. An investigation of how these theories can be applied to situations, problem solving and decision-making in sport management is also addressed.
EDHP 6524 Fund Raising in Sport 3 cr.
A review of fiscal management principles for use in the administration of sport, recreation and athletic programs. Focus will be placed on economic impact, fiscal budgeting, financial analysis and sources of revenues and expenses for sport organizations. In addition, emphasis will be placed on economic theory and its use in sport management. Topics include media rights, PSL’s naming rights, ticket sales, concessions and fund raising.
EDHP 6525 Graduate Seminar in Sports Management 3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. The purpose of the course is to provide advanced preparation for master’s-level students in sport management. Both theoretical and applied sport management topics will comprise the course.
EDHP 6712 Adapted Physical Activities and Health
Management for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
with Disabilities 3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. This course is designed for educators and health professionals. Focus is on sensory and motor skills of children with delayed or abnormal development. Concepts for early intervention include assessment, reflex analysis, handling and positioning, and play. Also medical apparatus, adaptive equipment, nutrition, feeding techniques, and other IFSP health concerns will be included. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory.
EDHP 6970 Doctoral Research Seminar in Human
Performance and Health Promotion 3 cr.
(EDHP 6970 and EDCI 6970 are cross listed) Offered every other year. Prerequisite: Passage of the Doctoral Qualifying Examination; and one of EDCI 6600, EDCI 6610, or EDCI 6620; or by consent of the department. Critical analysis and discussion of issues and research topics related to Human Performance and Health Promotion. Topics will vary with each offering.
EDHP 6990 Independent Study in Human Performance 1 cr.
Prerequisite: EDHP 6170, EDFR 6700, and advanced graduate standing with consent of department and major professor. Investigation of pertinent problems under the direction of a graduate faculty member. This course may be repeated but total credit may not exceed six semester hours. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.
EDHP 6998 Internship in Human Performance 1 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. Provides a supervised experience in one of the professional domains of the human performance discipline including clinical movement, exercise physiology, gerontology, sport and exercise psychology, sport management, and others.
EDHP 7000 Thesis Research in Human Performance 1 cr.
To be repeated for credit until thesis is accepted. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.
EDHP 7040 Examination or Thesis Only in Human Performance 0 cr.
No credit. Open to students in a thesis program who have only (other than application for degree) the final typing and acceptance by the Graduate School of their thesis or dissertation or to students in a non-thesis program who have only (other than application for degree) to pass the final examination to complete graduation requirements.
