Academic Catalog - Concordia College

HPR 222 Personal & Community Health 2 hrs.
A survey of vital health issues facing our society today. Major topics discussed are personal
health problems, community and consumer health, human sexuality, physical and mental
health, mental illness, harmful drugs, nutrition, diseases, family living and health care.
HPR 223 Introduction to Physical Education 2 hrs.
Origin, nature, and philosophy of physical education. Topics include the role of physical
education in American education, the historical development of sports in American culture,
professional opportunities in physical education, and physical movement as the keystone of
physical education.
HPR 224 Volleyball 1 hr.
Skills in serving, spiking, blocking and passing. Practice and basic instruction in the
fundamentals of volleyball.
HPR 225 Recreational Games 1 hr.
Instruction in leisure activities, emphasis on activities which prepare people of all ages for
participating, directing, and supervising games and selected sports.
HPR 226 Softball 1 hr.
Practice and basic fundamental instruction in softball. Skills in throwing, catching, pitching, and
batting.
Interdisciplinary Studies
IDS 009 Institutional Enrichment 1-6 hrs.
Students will be allowed to earn from one to six hours per semester, a maximum of 12 hours
during their enrollment at Concordia, by attending the Enrichment lab and working on
approved, supervised, self-improvement projects in English and/or mathematics. 1-6
Institutional credit hours, nontransferable.
IDS 100 Interdisciplinary Skills 1 hr.
This course is designed to help students formulate basic skills that will assist them in their
college studies and personal life. The three main topics include basic computer skills, an
introduction to personal financial concepts, and information literacy and research concepts.
Upon completion, students will be able to utilize computers efficiently, handle personal
finances, and receive an introduction to research resources and skills.
IDS 300 Contemporary Issues 3 hrs.
An interdisciplinary course which provides the opportunity for students to become sensitive to
critical issues facing society, especially as these relate to the student’s particular area of study.
This course encourages students to think critically about a broad array of contemporary issues
and their effect on the larger society. This course may be repeated for credit.
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