2004-2005 COLLEGE CATALOG - Luzerne County Community ...

HPE 153-Elementary School Physical Education 2 Lect., 2 Lab., 3 Sem.-Hrs.
Emphasis is on program planning, teaching, techniques, the direction and participation
in elementary Physical Education Activities, and the selection of activities
that will help satisfy the needs of the elementary school child. Includes practical
experience in school gymnasium. (Spring semester only.)
HPE 154-Safety and First Aid 1 Lect., 2 Lab., 3 Sem.-Hrs.
This course is designed to prepare the student to recognize that an emergency
exists and to prepare the student to make appropriate decisions regarding first aid
care and to act on those decisions. The course will also emphasize the importance
of a safe and healthy lifestyle. Students will have the option of American Red Cross
certification in adult, infant, child CPR, Responding to Emergencies First Aid, and/
or Automated External Defibrillation.
HPE 155-Personal Health 3 Sem.-Hrs.
A study of the meaning and significance of physical; mental and social health as
related to the individual and to society stressing the national and personal problems
of drugs, alcohol and tobacco, communicable and non-communicable diseases;
sexual maturity, and marriage reproduction. (On-campus Fall semester only
or Telecourse each semester.)
HPE 160-Introduction To Nutrition 3 Sem.-Hrs.
This course is designed to introduce the student to basic, introductory, collegelevel
principles of nutrition. The course will not only allow for the development of
a factual foundation of the science of nutrition but will also encourage the student
to evaluate his/her eating habits and diet.
HPE 201-Personal Training I – Fitness Assessment
and Fitness Equipment 1 Lect., 2 Lab., 2 Sem.-Hrs.
This course will cover fitness goals and workouts, cardiovascular training equipment,
free weight and fixed weight strength training equipment, basic American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and International Fitness Professionals Association
(IFPA) Personal Fitness Trainer testing protocols including circumference
measurements, skinfolds, and fitness evaluations and interpretation of charts in
the classroom and LCCC Fitness Center. At the completion of the course, students
will have the opportunity to test for certification as a Personal Trainer through the
IFPA organization, through written and practical examination (separate fee of $200).
HPE 220-Voices in Sport and Society 3 Sem.-Hrs.
This course is designed to be a virtual summit conference on sports and society.
Each lesson includes a videotape program, a chapter from a textbook and student
guide, and an optional website component. The videotape programs are designed
to create interest in the lesson topics and include the best of 60 hours of panel discussions
and interviews with notable sports figures. This course will explore relationship
between sport and the world in which it exists.
HPE 230-Badminton 2 Lab., 1 Sem.-Hr.
This course is designed to teach each individual the skills and techniques that
are required to play and enjoy playing badminton.
HPE 231-Advanced Bowling 2 Lab., 1 Sem.-Hr.
To develop a greater skill and technique, knowledge and appreciation of the
activity. Etiquette on the lanes and full understanding of competitive league play is
taught.
HPE 234-Tennis 2 Lab., 1 Sem.-Hr.
This course is designed to teach basic fundamental skills and techniques that
are required to play and enjoy playing the game of tennis.
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