HLP: Health, Leisure, and Physical Education Courses
Courses
HLP 3300 Organization and Administration of Professional Programs
College of Health, Department of Movement Sciences and Health
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Analysis of leadership principles related to study of man and human performance related to health, leisure and sports activities.
HLP 3905 Directed Study
College of Health, Department of Movement Sciences and Health
1-12 sh (may be repeated indefinitely for credit)
HLP 4905 Directed Study
College of Health, Department of Movement Sciences and Health
1-12 sh (may be repeated indefinitely for credit)
HLP 5905 Directed Study
College of Health, Department of Movement Sciences and Health
1-12 sh (may be repeated indefinitely for credit)
HLP 6535 Research Procedures
College of Health, Department of Movement Sciences and Health
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Research methodology, critical analyses and evaluation of current research, and design of a research proposal in the major field.
HLP 6595 Research Seminar
College of Health, Department of Movement Sciences and Health
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Development of a research design suitable for a thesis or research project in health, leisure or sports science.
HLP 6905 Directed Study
College of Health, Department of Movement Sciences and Health
1-12 sh (may be repeated indefinitely for credit)
HLP 6940 Internship
College of Health, Department of Movement Sciences and Health
3-6 sh (may be repeated for up to 6 sh of credit)
Placement in an appropriate agency or organization for the purpose of gaining some experience in the field. Faculty and agency personnel will supervise the student as the student participates in a wide range of services available in the setting. Goals and objectives will be planned by the student, instructor and agency supervisor. Reports will be required on a regular basis with a final report and oral interview. Permission is required.
HLP 6971 Thesis
College of Health, Department of Movement Sciences and Health
1-6 sh (may be repeated for up to 6 sh of credit)
Graded on a satisfactory / unsatisfactory basis only. Permission is required.
HLP 7001 Promoting Physical Activity for Youth and Adults
College of Health, Department of Movement Sciences and Health
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
This course focuses on the current physical activity recommendations for youth and adults. Emphasis is placed on the benefits of physical activity on various health outcomes; determinants of physical activity; how to measure physical activity at the individual and population levels; policy approaches to promote active living; and strategies to promote physical activity.
HLP 7306 Planning and Designing Health and Physical Activity Programs
College of Health, Department of Movement Sciences and Health
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
This course is designed to enhance students' knowledge and abilities related to curriculum development in Health and Physical Activity programs. Course activities will guide students through analyses of current programs, identification of needs, framework and curriculum development, and instructional strategies and practice construction. Students will use evidence from research and practice to both develop and support content.
HLP 8002 Leadership in Health and Physical Activity
College of Health, Department of Movement Sciences and Health
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
This course is designed to provide students with a detailed understanding of how health and physical activity program areas are impacted by higher education, grants, research, and the community. Content will prepare students to embrace and utilize activities that play supportive roles in health and physical activity management, administration, services, and promotion.
HLP 8003 Health and Physical Activity Research Methodology
College of Health, Department of Movement Sciences and Health
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
This course is designed to provide students with a detailed understanding of how health and physical activity program areas are impacted by higher education, grants, research, and the community. Content will prepare students to embrace and utilize activities that play supportive roles in health and physical activity management, administration, services, and promotion.
HLP 8515 Development and Administration of Health and Physical Activity Programs
College of Health, Department of Movement Sciences and Health
3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
This course examines the models and process to systematically plan, implement, administrate, and evaluate health and physical activity programs. Students will develop skills in assessment, planning, administrating, and evaluating health and physical activity programs through extensive literature review, class discussions, and presentations. Course will emphasize importance of teams and partnerships in successful health and physical activity programs.