undergraduate bulletin - LaGrange College

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (HPED)
HPED 1153 Camp Leadership and Program. (3) on demand
A study of camping in an organized setting and of the leadership skills necessary for the
implementation of the camp program.
HPED 1154 First Aid: Responding to Emergencies. (3) Fall and Spring
This course focuses on the identification of emergency situations and selection of correct
response. Certification in American Red Cross standard first aid and adult, child, and infant
rescue breathing and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is earned upon successful completion of the
course.
HPED 1155 Lifeguard Training. (3) Spring
Competencies in swimming and life-guarding techniques, swimming speed, and endurance are
developed in this course. American Red Cross lifeguard training and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation for the professional rescuer certifications are the result of successful completion of
this course.
Prerequisites: current standard First Aid Certification; passing of the following practical
exams on the first day of class:
500-yd. continuous swim (crawl, breast stroke, and sidestroke);
treading water for two (2) minutes with legs only, and
retrieving a brick from the deep end of the pool.
HPED 1156 Water Safety Instructor. (3) Spring
A course that focuses on the development of competencies in swimming stroke and instructional
techniques. Students who successfully complete this course earn certification in Red Cross WSI,
enabling them to teach all levels of the Learn to Swim Program, as well as Basic and Emergency
Water Safety courses.
HPED 2202 Sports Statistics. (3) on demand
Techniques of recording sports statistics and maintaining scorebooks are the focus of this class.
HPED 2251 Introduction to Physical Education. (3) on demand
A survey course of the career choices available in physical education. Opportunities to talk with
and observe professionals in various sub-specializations.
HPED 3302 Organization and Administration of Recreational and Physical Education
Programs (3) on demand
A study of the organization and administration of instructional, intramural, and interscholastic
activity programs. Special emphasis is placed on the selection, purchase, and care of safe
equipment and facilities, as well as on the legal requirements for providing and maintaining safe
programs and facilities.
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