Health/Phys.Ed./Recreation

This course covers how to provide first aid and CPR in most situations where emergency care is needed. An American Red Cross Community First Aid and Community CPR certification is earned by all students who successfully complete this course.

Students study how health and fitness affect the individual physiologically and psychologically. A variety of methods and techniques used to enhance health and physical fitness are presented. Actual physical activity is part of the course.

This course is designed to provide training in the duties of the Healthcare Provider as first responder in emergencies. Course includes topics that HCP needs to consider when beginning first aid as well as the responsibilities when initiating basic life support. Students will have an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills on victim assessment, controlling bleeding, and preventing shock. Students will learn how to recognize and respond to life- threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest and foreign-body airway obstruction (choking). At course completion, students will be required to demonstrate the correct provision of high-quality CPR and the correct use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).Students who successfully complete the written and skill components of the CPR module will be awarded the American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers card.

This participatory course introduces types of aerobic-based activities available. The multiple health benefits associated with practicing a variety of cardiovascular fitness activities will be emphasized.

Students in this course will learn and perform basic swimming skill at the introductory level. Class participants should be either novice or intermediate swimmers. Students may be required to take this class to prepare them for HPE 231 Specialized Swimming.

This course is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength and endurance through participation in various activities (including aerobic exercise, weight training, and circuit training) and to provide basic, related health and wellness information.

This course is designed to improve muscular strength and endurance through participation in various resistance activities (including free weights, cybex, and universal circuit training) and to provide basic, related health and wellness information.

Students in this course are introduced to the profession of teaching Health and Physical Education. Specific emphasis is placed on teaching skills, student behaviors, and the classroom environment that address pupil outcomes. These outcomes are aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. These elements are discussed, analyzed and practiced through the principles of learning communities. Students explore the roles and responsibilities of teachers through the study of professional literature; class discussions and activities; simulation exercises.

This course provides students with basic nutrition information that can be incorporated into daily life. Topics include explorations of the controversies and myths concerning food, diet, and weight control.

This course helps students develop efficient body movements through practice of fundamental golf skills. The strategies of play, history, rules, and etiquette of golf are also covered.

This course is designed to assist the student in developing efficient body movements through practice of basic tennis skills as well as advanced strokes. The scoring, rules, singles and doubles strategies will also be taught in this course.

This course is designed to assist the student in the developing efficient body movements through practice of fundamental bowling skills. The scoring, strategies of play, history, rules and etiquette of bowling will also be taught in this course. Fee required.

This course helps students develop efficient body movements through practice of fundamental volleyball skills. The scoring, strategies of play, history, rules, and etiquette of volleyball are also covered.

This course, the first in a series of two, provides students with a background in current health issues. Psychological health, human development, wellness, drug use and abuse, and mental and emotional health addictions are some of the topics discussed.

This course, the second in a series of two, is a general knowledge survey course which provides students with a general scope and understanding of current health issues that occur in the human lifecycle. Topics addressed include Sexuality and Family Life, Personal Health, Chronic and Infectious Diseases, Environmental Health and Consumerism.

Principles, problems, and practices related to the health of the individual and community are discussed. Topics include the role of health agencies, mental health, alcohol and drugs, sexually transmitted diseases, nutrition, and physical fitness.

This course will prepare students utilize computers and technology for organizing information, amplifying presentation, developing written documents, and gathering and storing information. Students will evaluate software, evaluate internet sources and mobile apps, and explore non-computer media applications as they apply to teaching and learning. An introduction to data collection and basic descriptive statistics will also be a component of this course.

This course builds an understanding of how to teach basketball, volleyball, softball, and baseball. Basic skills, scoring, strategies of play, history, rules, and etiquette are covered. Proper teaching and coaching techniques are emphasized and practiced.

This course examines the rights and responsibilities of a consumer faced with increasing amounts of information related to his or her overall well-being. It examines the major problem of health fraud and the components of scientific research. The role of advertising is explored, as well as sound principles for purchasing nutrition, fitness and other health-related products and services. Students learn important concepts related to health insurance and hospitals, traditional and alternative medical care and how to better manage the decisions they make.

This course is an introduction to the foundational philosophies, dispositions, pedagogy, and core educational practices in K-12 health and physical education. Students will be asked to critically examine professional ethics and culturally competent practices in health and physical education; and demonstrate knowledge of the varied physical activity opportunities that support the development of physically literate individuals and college and career readiness. Emphasis will be placed on identifying effective approaches needed, in K-12 health and physical education to support meaningful participation and learning of diverse populations of learners.

This course is designed to enhance the students' knowledge and understanding of how to teach basketball, volleyball, softball and baseball. Basic skills, scoring, strategies of play, history, rules and etiquette will be taught in this course. Proper teaching and coaching techniques will be emphasized and practiced.

This course builds an understanding of how to teach soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, and wrestling. Basic skills, scoring, strategies of play, history, rules, and etiquette are covered. Proper teaching and coaching techniques are emphasized and practiced.

Prerequisite: HPE 112 or students must demonstrate their ability to tread water for 5 minutes and successfully swim 10 laps using various swimming strokes.This course teaches skills necessary to be a swimming instructor. A variety of swimming strokes are practiced. Teaching techniques, basic water safety skills, diving, and water sports are also covered.

This course introduces principles of athletic training and covers how to provide First Aid and CPR in most situations where emergency care is needed. Emphasis is on the responsibilities of the athletic trainer, conditioning and training of the athlete, prevention and care of athletic injuries, and taping. Opportunities are provided for students to gain practical experience. An American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification is earned by all students who successfully complete this course.

This course provides the basic principles and modern techniques of coaching. Attention is devoted to various philosophies of coaching for all levels of competitive sports.

This course is designed to provide an overview of the Health, Physical Education and Recreation field, and to assist students in choosing a career path within this field.

This is an introductory course that includes the study of locomotor and non locomotor movement, manipulative skills, and developmental and environmental factors that affect learning in these motor skill areas. The course will focus on motor behavior changes. Students will also be introduced to motor learning theories and concepts, assessment, and development of motor skills in various settings.

This course is designed to provide students with insight into applying fitness training principles to various populations, and into the development of health and skill related fitness in individuals. Students will develop skill in designing fitness programs for individuals with differing needs and abilities. Throughout this course, the concept of providing challenging yet success assured learning experiences for fitness development will be emphasized.

This course orients students wishing to enter the profession of teaching Health and Physical Education. This course will prepare students on planning and instruction principles and managing classroom environments, in order to maximize student learning outcomes that address the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. Field based observations are a required component of this course.

Prerequisites: BIO 105, BIO 106, HPE 104This course examines the physiological effects of exercise on the human body. Topics include energy use, the muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems, metabolism, body composition, temperature regulation, and training guidelines. Practical application of topics is emphasized.

This course provides the foundations of exercise testing and prescription. The many parameters of fitness are investigated, including their measurement, interpretation of results, and application toward recommendations for exercise programs. Topics include cardio-respiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition, and performance/athletic components. A portion of this course requires students to validate concepts learned through practical applications.

This course prepares the student in the processes, theories, and application of personal training through a variety of laboratory and hands-on activities. The information covered will allow students to properly assess clients, demonstrate proper exercise technique, and develop individualized exercise programs. At the end of the course, students will have the opportunity to take a nationally-recognized personal training certification exam.

This course provides the student with an understanding of human movement from an anatomical, physiological, and mechanical perspective. Emphasis will be placed on application of these principles to fundamental movement and physical education activity.

This course is designed to explore the acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise. Areas of discussion will include the cardiorespiratory, neuromuscular, and endocrine systems. Bioenergetics, metabolism, and the physiology of training is also explored. Students will learn how these systems function from rest to maximal exercise in fit, unfit, athletic, and diseased populations at the cellular level. Topics will be reinforced through hands-on laboratory activities.