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

HPE 242-Advanced Basketball 1 Sem.-Hr.
This course is designed to enable the student to improve his ability to play basketball.
Basic fundamentals along with advanced techniques will be applied to fit
the needs of each student.
HPE 244-Coaching of Sport 3 Sem.-Hrs.
The purpose of this course is to allow the student to develop his or her own
philosophy of coaching and to develop the skills necessary to be an efficient ethical
teacher of young and old athletes. Topics of discussion will include coaching
qualities, roles of the coach, the needs of various age groups, sports psychology,
ethical considerations and scenarios, teaching skills, community involvement etc.
The course will provide comprehensive insight to the job of coaching. (Spring
semester only.)
HPE 246-Officiating of Sport 3 Sem.-Hrs.
This course is designed to provide special direction for physical education and
recreation sports major students and prospective coaches. The course is also a guide
for supervisors of school sports, community recreation programs, and individuals
preparing to enter the sports officiating field. This course provides the opportunity
to become PIAA certified in sports officiating upon successful completion of the
state exam.
HPE 247-Fitness and Wellness 1 Sem.-Hr.
This is a one hour lecture course designed to familiarize the student with the
various aspects that make up their total fitness. Ex.: 1.) Cardiovascular, muscular
strength and endurance, flexibility. 2.) Stress reduction. 3.) Weight control through
proper nutrition and exercise. 4.) Health Affects of Alcohol and Tobacco.
HPE 248-Human Sexuality 2 Sem.-Hrs.
This course has been designed to present all aspects of sexuality, emphasizing
that we are all sexual beings and that sexuality should be viewed in its totality -
biological, spiritual, psychological and social-cultural dimensions.
HPE 249-Conditioning and Weight Training for Women 2 Lab., 1 Sem.-Hr.
HPE 249 emphasis is on the design and implementation of individualized weight
training programs to meet the specific muscular and cardiovascular fitness needs
and interests of women.
HPE 252-Martial Arts II 2 Lab., 1 Sem. Hr.
HPE 252 is designed as a continuation of Beginner Basic Martial Arts. The students
will be taught techniques which will build upon the basic techniques taught
in Martial Arts I. In addition to traditional martial arts and practical self defense,
students will be introduced to sport karate.
Prerequisite: HPE 228 Martial Arts I.
HPE 262-Internship - Practical Applications in the Field of
Health, Physical Education and Movement Sciences 3 Sem.-Hrs.
The student is given the opportunity to perform an internship and serve in a
leadership role in a work-site that pertains to the expanded field of Health and
Physical Education. Examples are work-site wellness programs, hospital-based
wellness centers, cardiac rehabilitation centers, YMCA’s, city recreation departments
and schools of all levels. The internship is intended to give the student practical
work experience and direction toward their career goal. The professor will meet
periodically with the student and contact the immediate supervisor to discuss the
progress made by the student. Students must meet a minimum of 150 hours.
Prerequisites: HPE 122, 128, 151, 152, 154, 155.
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