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HPER-C 501 Assessment and Planning in Public Health (3 cr.) Principles of community health assessment and program planning in　public health, including: social and epidemiological assessment; identification and prioritization of health issues, behaviors, and behavioral determinants; administrative and policy assessment; and planning for program implementation and evaluation; and evaluation including personnel management and resource acquisition.

HPER-C 505 Public Health Foundations and Leadership (3 cr.) A survey course to prepare public health practitioners, researchers, and teachers with knowledge and skills to carry out broad public health functions in local, state, national, and international settings. Introduction to principles of leadership, comprehensive community needs assessment health promotion in diverse communities, and eliminating health disparities initiatives.

HPER-C 510 Organization and Administration of Public Health Programs (3 cr.) Covers the organizational structure and function of public health systems, policies, and programs at the local, state, and federal levels. Official agencies, voluntary agencies, and health-related activities in the private sector are considered.

HPER-C 512 Environmental Health Science (3 cr.) Components of environmental health and public sanitation programs. Topics include water supply, air and stream pollution, sewage treatment and waste disposal, insect and rodent eradication, energy alternatives, food and drug　quality assurance, occupational health, radiological health, and communicable disease control.

HPER-C 514 Health Education in Occupational Settings (3 cr.) Approaches to developing comprehensive employee health education and health promotion programs in occupational settings. Topics include health risk appraisal; program design, implementation, and evaluation; employee health networks; and special instructional methods appropriate for　the workplace. Reviews model employee health education programs from business and industry.

HPER-C 515 Health Education in Clinical Settings (3 cr.) An extensive study of health education programs in clinical settings, including historical background, recent legislation, health care delivery systems, roles and responsibilities of the educator, patient representation, program planning, and evaluation strategies. Examines instructional techniques and materials and reviews model programs. Field visitations may　be required.

HPER-C 517 Workshop in Public Health (1–3 cr.) Interesting topics of relevance to individuals in public health are conducted in　workshop fashion under the direction of　faculty members. Emphasis on practical application, group involvement, and the use of　resource personnel. Specific topics vary; course may be repeated for credit.

HPER-C 518 The Nature of Addictive Disorders (3 cr.) Focus on understanding contemporary theories of addiction including behavioral, psychological, biological, physiological, social/cultural, and other approaches. Topics covered include addictions found in youth/adults (e.g., drugs, sex, eating, Internet, gambling, work). Upon completion, students will demonstrate knowledge of addiction theories and the factors underlying addictive behaviors.

HPER-C 529 Health and Disease Disparities in Diverse Communities (3 cr.) Cultural and socioeconomic factors, gender, age, and regional factors all affect disparities in the health status of certain U.S. populations. Students evaluate research in social, behavioral, and health care use predictors of community health and develop strategies for public health, health service, policy, and other interventions for specific groups.

HPER-C 535 Contemporary Issues in Aging and Health (3 cr.) This online course examines aging issues and health inequalities among diverse populations, women's aging and health experiences, and the prospects for the aging baby boomer cohort. Graduate students evaluate the effectiveness of current public health programs and policies in meeting the needs of the rapidly growing diverse older adult population.

HPER-C 589 Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health (3 cr.) Role of social and behavioral factors in health will be examined. Selected theories, concepts, and models from individual, interpersonal, organizational, and social levels will be discussed with applications to health promotion and behavior change programs for diverse public health problems, populations, and settings.

HPER-C 591 Public Health Statistics (3 cr.) An applied approach to the collection, organization, and interpretation of data pertinent to public health and vital statistics. The application of biostatistical methods, population data, morbidity and mortality rates, ratios, and life tables to public health.

HPER-C 602 Intervention Design in Public Health (3 cr.) P: HPER-C 589 and HPER-C 501, or equivalents. Designing and selecting public health promotion interventions and programs which are grounded in theory, based on data, and appropriate to the setting and community. Emphasis on social and behavioral interventions.

HPER-C 605 Race, Ethnicity, Culture, and Related Determinants of Health (3 cr.) P: HPER-C 589 or equivalent. This course examines biological, cultural, racial, economic, policy, social, and societal factors fundamental in creating health disparities; misconceptions about racial/ethnic and cultural groups; the influence of unintentional racism on health/healthcare; conduct of ethnic-minority research, and prevention to end-of life health services to reduce disparities.

HPER-C 611 Epidemiology (3 cr.) Epidemiology, public health's basic science, supports health monitoring, etiologic studies, intervention design and evaluation, and health policy. Health measures exercises use public data, and simulation. In a final proposal students apply epidemiologic principals to evaluate current literature, develop appropriate study design and methods, and strategies to limit threats to validity.

HPER-C 615 Health, Longevity and Integrative Therapies for the Later Years (3 cr.) This interdisciplinary online course reviews health care, the biology of aging, new research in aging, and applications of integrative medicine for older adults. Students evaluate comparative effectiveness of integrative therapies and allopathic medicine for common chronic illnesses in the rapidly growing older adult population and critically analyze the "anti-aging" industry.

HPER-C 617 Seminar in Public Health (1–3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Contemporary topics in the area of public health are studied under the direction of faculty members with specialized areas of expertise. Specific topics vary; course may be repeated for credit.

HPER-C 625 Health Information Systems, Technology, and Aging (3 cr.) Develops leadership in technologies and information systems that support and promote health and independence in later life. Students evaluate and apply theoretical constructs including person-environment fit, human-centered design, privacy, ethics, and usability in developing a business plan for presentation to venture capitalists. Builds competencies in communication, informatics, technology, and design.

HPER-C 640 Research in Public Health (1–5 cr.) P: Permission of Instructor, Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Research projects are conducted under the direction of　a　member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students, and project proposals must be approved in advance.

HPER-C 641 Readings in Public Health (1–5 cr.) P: Permission of instructor, Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Planned readings in specialized areas of professional interest are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students, and reading proposals must be approved in advance.

HPER-C 644 Field Experience in Public Health (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor, Graduate GPA minimum 3.0. Public health skills are　developed through professional experiences in　health settings facilitated by preceptors and supervised by faculty. Regular critiques will be held with supervisors, written progress reports and development of a major independent project are required. Graded by S/F only.

HPER-C 650 M.P.H. Culminating Experience (2 cr.) P: HPER-C 644 and permission of academic advisor. C: HPER-C 644 and permission of academic advisor. Students demonstrate how public-health competencies were attained and synthesized across the graduate training experience by developing an　M.P.H. competency portfolio, delivering an　M.P.H. competency presentation, and taking a comprehensive examination administered by the faculty. Graded on S/F basis only.

HPER-C 701 Advance Health Behavior Theory for Research (3 cr.) P: HPER-C 589 or other graduate course in health-behavior theory; restricted to doctoral students. An　analysis of the role of health behavior theory in research. Emphasis on exploring the　conceptual and methodological issues associated with theory-based research and developing a proposal for a theory-based research project.

HPER-C 717 Advanced Seminar in Public Health (1–3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0 and advanced graduate student status. Advanced topics in the area of public health are studied under the direction of faculty members with specialized areas of expertise. Specific topics vary; course may be repeated for credit.

HPER-C 777 Doctoral Seminar in Public Health (1–3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0 and doctoral student status. Research techniques in public health are reviewed, and examples of current and completed research projects and other professional literature are critiqued. Particular attention is given to dissertations being planned or in progress. Only S/F grades given.

Human Development and Family Studies

HPER-F 517 Seminar in Human Development and Family Studies (1–3 cr.) P: Prerequisites vary depending on topic. Analysis and interpretation of various aspects of family study; stresses theoretical and/or empirical formulations with emphasis on critical discussion and evaluation. Topics may vary.

HPER-F 531 Human Development I: Preconception through Age 6 (3 cr.) P: 6 credits of Social/Behavioral Sciences or equivalent or consent of instructor. An in-depth look at children from preconception to age 6; balancing theory, application and research, presenting a picture of the whole child situated in realistic, everyday cultural contexts.

HPER-F 532 Human Development II: Ages 6-19 (3 cr.) P: 6 credits of Social/ Behavioral Sciences or equivalent or consent of instructor. This course incorporates scientific and personal experience in examining middle to adolescence developments. We will discuss theories on development and view our beliefs through the lenses of such theories, paying attention to ways research supports, questions, or contradicts perspectives in society about development.

HPER-F 533 Human Development III: Adulthood (3 cr.) P: 6 credits of Social/ Behavioral Sciences or equivalent or consent of instructor. Emphasizes developmental reciprocity between adults and their multiple social, psychological, cultural, and biological environments. Promotes the student's examination of in-depth and specified focus in several salient areas for the purpose of deepening their foundational understanding of adult development.

HPER-F 541 Effects of Divorce on Children (3 cr.) In-depth examination of how a parental divorce affects children both in the short term and years later. Particular focus is on how to minimize these effects and on how social attitudes and beliefs influence social policy.

HPER-F 542 Internship in Human Development and Family Studies (3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Permission of instructor. Professional internships in appropriate settings completed under the direction of a faculty member. Internship experiences must be approved in advance. Evaluation is on an S/F basis only.

HPER-F 543 Family Life Education (3 cr.) Philosophy, principles, assumptions, and history of family life education, with emphasis on theoretically based curriculum development. Strategies, methods, and resources for developing curricula to address contemporary family life.

HPER-F 544 Parent Child Relationships: Theoretical, Research, and Practical Aspects (3 cr.) P: 6 credits of social and behavioral sciences or equivalent. A thorough and comprehensive review and discussion of the theory, research and practical aspects of the parent child relations within their culture and historic context.

HPER-F 546 Issues in Human Development and Family Studies (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor; other prerequisites, depending on topic. Interrelatedness of different aspects of growth and development; review, discussion, and evaluation of current issues in human development and family studies. Topic may vary.

HPER-F 550 Families, Culture and the Atypical Child (3 cr.) P: 6 credits of Social/Behavioral Sciences or equivalent or consent of instructor. This course focuses on families, culture, and the development of the atypical child. Specifically, we will discuss normal child development, what can go wrong during the growth process, and how different cultures perceive and deal with atypicality.

HPER-F 553 Teaching Sex Education (3 cr.) P: HPER-F 255 or equivalent and consent of instructor. Philosophy, content, methods, resources, and evaluation that relate specifically to the teaching of sex education.

HPER-F 555 Leading Family Process Discussion Groups (3 cr.) P: 3 credit hours of social science course work and interview with professor. Students will lead psycho-educational discussion groups in family process including family influences, communication, intimacy, parent-child relationships, loss, and divorce. Students will also be required to assist with various administrative tasks related to that discussion.

HPER-F 557 Stress and Resilience in the Family (3 cr.) P: 6 cr. Social/Behavioral Sciences or permission of instructor. Addresses normative and non-normative family and community stress, social support, meaning construction, and coping in family and community. Includes resilience factors that ameliorate effects of stress on families and communities.

HPER-F 558 Workshop in Human Development and Family Studies (3 cr.) P: HPER-F 150 or HPER-F 258 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Topics of relevance to individuals in HDFS and related disciplines are discussed in workshop fashion under direction of faculty. Emphasis on practical application, group involvement, and use of resource personnel. Topics vary.

HPER-F 559 Special Problems: Human Development and Family Studies (1–3 cr.) P: Permission of department. Independent work on problems of special interest to student.

HPER-F 560 Grief in a Family Context (3 cr.) P: 6 credit hours of social science courses. Explores the grief process within a family context. Includes emotional, psychological, somatic, social, and spiritual aspects of grief. Addresses influence of family on individual grief. Incorporates human development as well as family process. Includes implications for practitioners.

HPER-F 598 Non-thesis Project in Human Development and Family Studies (3 cr.) P: A detailed proposal must be submitted to supervising professor before work can begin. Open only to HDFS master's students. Individual application of student's area of study to the solution of a problem, under supervision of an advisor. Not open to students who select a thesis program.

HPER-F 617 Seminar in Human Development and Family Studies (3 cr.) Contemporary topics in the area of Human Development and Family Studies are studied under the direction of faculty members with specialized areas of expertise. Specific topics vary. Course may be repeated with different focus with the consent of student's advisor.

HPER-F 640 Research in Human Development and Family Studies (1–5 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Permission of instructor; Project proposals must be approved in advance. Research projects are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students.

HPER-F 641 Readings in Human Development and Family Studies (1–5 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Permission of instructor; Reading proposal must be approved in advance. Planned readings in specialized areas of professional interest are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students.

HPER-F 654 Conceptual Frameworks in Human Development and Family Studies (3 cr.) P: 6 credits of social/behavioral sciences or equivalent or consent of instructor. Critical examination and survey of major HDFS theories and conceptual frameworks. Integrative analysis of the way contemporary research and practices are informed by theoretical bases. Addresses interplay between basic tenets of theories/ conceptual frameworks and socio-historical context in which they developed.

HPER-F 656 Families and Health (3 cr.) The interface between the family and health systems. Explores relationship between family functions and various aspects of health and health care of family members. Emphasis on students' understanding of ways of using the strengths and overcoming the weaknesses of family systems in influencing health behavior.

School and College Health Education

HPER-H 500 Philosophy and Principles of Health Education (3 cr.) The philosophy and principles that provide the foundation for health and safety education as academic disciplines, including history of the professions, theories of health behavior, principles of learning applied to health communications, diffusion and adoption in health promotion, professional preparation, and areas of professional specialization.

HPER-H 502 Instructional Strategies for School and College Health (3 cr.) Application of innovative strategies for the teaching of health education. Attention is given to conceptualizing instruction, specifying instructional objectives, planning units and lessons, utilizing various instructional methods, selecting and using instructional materials, and evaluating teaching effectiveness.

HPER-H 510 Organization of School Health Programs (3 cr.) Consideration of the coordinated school health program (CSHP) as a health promotion model that contributes to both health and education outcomes. Addresses the role and function of CSHP at the national, state, and local levels. Includes strategies for addressing child and adolescent health across multiple program components.

HPER-H 511 Advanced Emergency Care (3 cr.) P: HPER-H 160 or equivalent. This graduate course includes research in emergency care, teaching techniques for first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and automated external defibrillators (AEDs); and assisting with HPER-H 160 labs. Students who complete the course become eligible for American Red Cross Instructor authorization.

HPER-H 512 Understanding the Medicated Student/Client (3 cr.) A nonmedical introduction for teachers, administrators, agency personnel, and others who work with children or adults on sustaining prescription medications. Examines how such medications affect the performance of students or clients. Additional topics include drug actions, interactions, indications, contraindications, and side effects.

HPER-H 514 Health Education Pedagogy in Pre-K amd Elementary Years (3 cr.) Designed to assure that pre-service and in-service teachers acquire the knowledge and essential skills to implement effective health education curricula. Topics include: current child health problems, health content standards, effective teaching strategies, developmentally appropriate content, curriculum development, lesson and unit planning, evaluation, and integration of health topics into traditional subjects.

HPER-H 515 Human Sexuality Education in Schools (3 cr.) Competencies in human sexuality education are identified for teachers, administrators, nurses, and other school personnel. Specific activities include developing a comprehensive vocabulary in human sexuality education, establishing effective communication skills, and reviewing various educational techniques and materials relevant to the teaching of human sexuality.

HPER-H 517 Workshop in Health Education (1-3 cr.) Interesting topics of relevance to individuals in school and public health and related disciplines are conducted in workshop fashion under the direction of faculty members. Emphasizes practical application, group involvement, and the use of resource personnel. Specific topics vary.

HPER-H 518 Alcohol and Drug Education (3 cr.) Alcohol and drug abuse in American society are probed in a comprehensive yet practical manner. Physiological, psychological, sociological, theological, and legal dimensions of the issue are explored through lectures, group discussions, guest speakers, and audio-visual presentations. Discusses principles of teaching and counseling in drug education programs.

HPER-H 520 Death Education (3 cr.) Helps prepare educators and health-related personnel dealing with death education and/or dying and death in the work setting. Educational methodology and materials, helping/supportive strategies, and background content about death and dying.

HPER-H 521 Consumer Health (3 cr.) Consumer decision-making models, interpretation and assessment of available information related to consumer issues, and identification of consumer awareness and protection resources. Emphasis on the health educator's role in a consumer-based society.

HPER-H 522 Promoting Women’s Health (3 cr.) Examines the relationships of women to health and health care, with attention to health concerns unique to women and common to both sexes throughout the life span. Emphasizes current information related to women's health issues and the health educator's role in women's health.

HPER-H 524 Gerontology: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (3 cr.) An overview of areas in the study of aging, focusing on health, psychological aspects, and policy issues. Includes theoretical approaches to aging and current research in these areas. In-depth literature reviews provide focus and enhanced knowledge of chosen areas. Cross-listed with EDUC-P 513. Cannot be repeated as EDUC-P 513.

HPER-H 525 Computer Applications in Health Education (3 cr.) Computer applications specific to health education, with emphasis on computer-assisted instruction development and evaluation, instructional and office management, and health education research applications for statistical packages. Students select projects based on degree concentration and/or area of interest.

HPER-H 526 AIDS and Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (3 cr.) In-depth examination of the health and social impact of AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases in the United States and worldwide, with particular attention to theoretical models of individual prevention behavior.

HPER-H 527 Practicum in College Death Education (3 cr.) Includes the study of death education methodology, preparation of learning activities dealing with death and dying, evaluation of student papers, and leading discussion sections of H220 Death and Dying.

HPER-H 528 Issues in Substance Abuse (3 cr.) Various drugs including alcohol, sedative-hypnotics; narcotic-analgesics; cocaine; xanthines; cannabis; hallucinogens; and over-the-counter, prescription, and other substances causing health problems in our culture are identified and discussed. Emphasis on history, symptoms of use and abuse, and the role of the health educator in prevention and referral.

HPER-H 530 International Health (3 cr.) Major trends and issues related to international health, including health care systems, nutrition, family planning, distribution and nature of communicable and chronic diseases, and preventive measures in selected countries. Special emphasis on problems that can be prevented through health education programs.

HPER-H 540 Practicum in College Sex Education (3 cr.) Includes the study of sexuality education methodology, preparation of learning activities dealing with human sexuality, evaluation of student papers, and leading discussion sections of HPER-F 255 Human Sexuality.

HPER-H 555 Issues in Human Sexuality and Health (3 cr.) Issues, problems, and scientific concepts of human sexual expression in contemporary society, with particular attention to their relationships to individual health and the development of a healthy sexuality.

HPER-H 594 Health Program Evaluation (3 cr.) P: Previous program planning course/ experience; Permission of advisor Covers concepts and procedures required to plan and conduct program evaluation in applied health settings. Identifies relevant evaluation concepts, measures, models, and techniques. Presents utilization-focused strategies for communicating program theory, involving relevant stakeholders, analyzing data, and reporting results.

HPER-H 599 Master's Thesis (1–5 cr.)

HPER-H 601 Curriculum Development for School and College Health (3 cr.) P: HPER-H 502 with B– or higher. The theory and practice of curriculum development in health education, including philosophy and principles of curriculum development; scheduling and sequence of health instruction; yearly, unit, and lesson planning; course of study preparation; evaluation strategies; and practical procedures for organizing a curriculum development project.

HPER-H 617 Seminar in Health Education (1–3 cr.) Contemporary topics in the area of health education are studied under the direction of faculty members with specialized areas of expertise. Specific topics vary.

HPER-H 623 School Health Program Management (3 cr.) P: HPER-H 510 or equivalent with a B– or better. Focuses on knowledge and skills to manage a local school health program, with emphasis on systems change theory, needs assessment, program planning, program management, coalition development, team building, social marketing and advocacy, policy development and implementation, and long-term sustainability.

HPER-H 625 Legal Issues in Health Promotion (3 cr.) Role of constitution, legislatures, agencies, courts, and public in shaping public health policy. Includes Constitutional authority, limits on governmental intervention, tensions between protecting society's interests an preserving individual rights, reading legal documents, recognizing legal issues, communicating with attorneys, and strategies to increase public understanding and influence on laws affecting health.

HPER-H 635 Health Promotion in the 21st Century (3 cr.) Health promotion has evolved as a major strategy to improve population health. WHO defined it as enabling people to increase control over, and improve their health. The course provides health professionals with theoretical, technical, organizational, economic, political, and systems skills to establish and evaluate health promotion programs domestically and internationally.

HPER-H 640 Research in Health Education (1–5 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Permission of instructor; Project proposals must be approved in advance. Research projects are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students.

HPER-H 641 Readings in Health Education (1–5 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Permission of instructor; Reading proposals must be approved in advance. Planned readings in specialized areas of professional interest are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students,

HPER-H 642 Internships in Health Promotion (3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Permission of instructor; Internship experiences must be approved in advance. Professional internships in school or agency settings are completed under the direction of a faculty member. Internship experiences are available only upon completion of course work for a master's degree. Evaluation is on an S/F basis only.

HPER-H 643 Practicum in Health (1–10 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Permission of instructor; Practicum experiences must be approved in advance. Practical learning experiences are completed in appropriate professional settings under the direction of a faculty member. Seminars are held periodically throughout the practicum. Evaluation is on an S/F basis only.

HPER-H 645 Travel Study (3 cr.) P: Permission of sponsor. Planned study tours of school and public health programs throughout the United States and selected foreign countries are conducted under the direction of a faculty sponsor. Specific tours vary. Only S/F grades given.

HPER-H 653 Practicum in School Health Management (3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Permission of instructor; Practicum experiences must be approved in advance. Culminating practical management experiences are completed in appropriate school settings under direction of a faculty member. Seminars are held periodically throughout the practicum. Evaluation is on an S/F basis only.

HPER-H 695 Acquiring & Managing External Funds for Health and Human Services (3 cr.) Develop skills to acquire and manage external funds for health and human services research and development in academic, public-, not-for-profit, and private-sector agencies, including establishing a research or development career trajectory; identifying sources of funds in areas of interest; preparing a proposal and budget for funding; and managing funded projects.

HPER-H 717 Advanced Seminar in Health Behavior (1–3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0 and advanced graduate student status; Permission of instructor. Advanced topics in the area of health behavior are studied under the direction of faculty members with specialized areas of expertise. Specific topics vary.

HPER-H 740 Research in Health Behavior (1–10 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Permission of instructor; Project proposals must be approved in advance. Research projects in the area of health behavior are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced doctoral students.

HPER-H 741 Readings in Health Behavior (1–10 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Permission of instructor; Reading proposals must be approved in advance. Planned readings in the area of health behavior are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced doctoral students.

HPER-H 777 Doctoral Seminar in Health Education (1–3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0 and octoral student status. Reviews research techniques in health education and critiques examples of current and completed research projects and other professional literature. Particular attention is given to dissertations being planned or in progress. Only S/F grades given.

HPER-H 799 Ph.D. Dissertation (1–30 cr.)

Nutrition Science / Dietetics

HPER-N 520 Food Chemistry (3 cr.) P: CHEM C 118 or equivalent. Prerequisite or concurrent: A course in organic chemistry. Advanced study in the chemical and physical properties of food as related to use, quality, and preparation. Students will conduct library research to prepare a critical review of selected topics in novel areas of food chemistry and technology.

HPER-N 525 Food Chemistry Laboratory (2 cr.) P: Prerequisite or concurrent: HPER-T 592. C: HPER-N 520. Application of principles and experimental procedures in food chemistry. Students will design and conduct an independent research project in food science in addition to weekly topical group laboratory experiments.

HPER-N 530 Advanced Human Nutrition I (3 cr.) P: HPER-N 231 and CHEM-C 341/R 340 or equivalents, or consent of instructor. Function of carbohydrates, protein and fat in human metabolism, energy balance, and review of current literature.

HPER-N 531 Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 cr.) P: HPER-N 231 and PHSL-P 215, or equivalents. Emphasis on the physiology, etiology, and dietary intervention in various diseased states. Includes in-depth analysis and reporting of a disease state and the role of diet and clinical research in its management.

HPER-N 532 Advanced Human Nutrition II (3 cr.) P: HPER-N 530. Emphasis is placed on vitamins, minerals, water, and phytochemicals.

HPER-N 533 Medical Nutrition Therapy Application (3 cr.) P: Prerequisite or concurrent with HPER-N 531. Application of diet therapy principles. Includes food preparation, designing special diets, and evaluating case studies. Effect of lifestyle and socioeconomic variables.

HPER-N 536 Community Nutrition (3 cr.) Emphasizes eligibility criteria and services available through community programs and includes service-learning activities in the community. Students apply knowledge of diet and health surveys and principles of community assessment and education to the development and implementation of a local nutrition intervention. (Fall)

HPER-N 539 Special Problems: Nutrition and Food Science (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Independent work on problems of special interest. Topic may vary.

HPER-N 600 Nutrigenomics (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 483 or HPER-N 530. The study of nutrigenomics, the interaction between nutrition and an individual's genome or responses of an individual to different diets. Lecture/discussion of techniques and models, nutrient-gene interactions and events affecting cardiovascular disease, cancer and other conditions. Implications for food technology, public health and policy.

HPER-N 601 Phytonutrients (3 cr.) P: Prerequisite or corequisite: HPER-N 532 or permission of instructor. A study of phytonutrients, molecules produced by edible plants, in addition to the traditional vitamins, that influence human health, growth, metabolism, and disease risk.

HPER-N 617 Seminar in Nutrition Science (1–3 cr.) Contemporary topics in the area of nutrition science are studied under the direction of faculty members with specialized areas of expertise. Specific topics vary.

HPER-N 620 Nutrition in Sports (3 cr.) P: HPER-N 231 and PHSL-P 215, or equivalents. The role of nutrition in athletic performance, especially the effects of various nutrition practices during training, competition, and recovery. Current concepts and controversies.

HPER-N 640 Research in Nutrition Science (1–5 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Permission of instructor; Project proposals must be approved in advance. Research projects are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students.

HPER-N 641 Readings in Nutrition Science (1–5 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Permission of instructor; Reading proposals must be approved in advance. Planned readings in specialized areas of professional interest are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students.

Safety

HPER-S 501 Program Development in Safety Management (3 cr.) Program development in safety management is examined, including needs assessment, programming, and evaluation options. Past, present and future management practices are critiqued; and selected safety management models (MBO, Keppner, Tregoe, MORT, Epidemiological, Systems) are analyzed. Adoption of management techniques consistent with current trends in safety risk decision making.

HPER-S 502 Instructional Strategies for Safety Education (3 cr.) Approaches to the preparation and delivery of comprehensive instructional programs in safety settings; topics include principles of program organization in safety education, specifying goals and objectives for safety instruction, planning lessons and units of instruction, identifying and utilizing methods and safety resource materials, and evaluating instructional effectiveness.

HPER-S 510 Organization and Administration of Safety Management Programs (3 cr.) Guidelines for the organization and administration of comprehensive safety management programs; topics include theories of management and supervision, program planning, staffing, reporting, record keeping, and budgeting procedures. Analyzes management models and administrative functions for programs in schools, colleges, business, industry, and government.

HPER-S 513 Safety Management in Business and Industry (3 cr.) Principles of safety management applicable to business and industrial settings, including accident causation theories, risk analysis and loss control, learning theories and behavioral factors applied to adult learners, selection of special educational techniques and materials, and program evaluation methods. Case studies, resource personnel, and field visitations.

HPER-S 514 Safety Standards for Industry & Construction (3 cr.) An overview and analysis of the OSHA Standards for Industry and Construction. Review of those standards most often violated with focus on standards that address the greatest risk of severe injuries and fatalities.

HPER-S 515 Safety Performance Measurement & Leadership (3 cr.) Various methods of measuring workplace safety performance are reviewed, including the roles, applications and limitations of leading and lagging metrics. Discussion of ways that inadequate measures create barriers for leadership, and benefits of balanced approaches to safety measurement. Measurement and leadership techniques, tools, and case studies are explored.

HPER-S 517 Workshop in Safety Education (1–3 cr.) Interesting topics of relevance to individuals in safety education and related disciplines are discussed in workshop fashion under the direction of faculty members. Emphasis on practical application, group involvement, and the use of resource personnel. Specific topics vary.

HPER-S 535 Crisis and Emergency Management (3 cr.) Advanced study of natural and man-made disaster events, past management and challenges facing emergency/disaster management in private and public sector organizations. Analyze and critique educational/training strategies and best practices found in the literature focusing on prevention and management of crisis or disaster.

HPER-S 536 Facility Emergency Planning (3 cr.) P: HPER-S 535 or instructor consent. Advanced study in theory and practice of security, safety and emergency facility planning. This includes steps for practical implementation of facility security, safety, and emergency plans. Through guided team service learning experiences, students create and implement hazard assessments, and facility plans.

HPER-S 537 Threat Assessment, Mitigation and Security Planning (3 cr.) P: HPER-S 535 or instructor consent. Threat assessment, mitigation and security planning for private and public sector organizations. Safety and Health students learn to conduct threat assessments addressing the potential use of biological, chemical or radioactive agents to destroy priority targets, and to build successful strategies reducing security threats.

HPER-S 552 Principles and Concepts of Workplace Safety Behavior (3 cr.) Study of the psychological and behavioral aspects of workplace safety. Identification of basic strategies and steps, including an in-depth exploration of relevant behavioral principles, processes, and systems for improving safety performance. Case studies are reviewed to identify related success factors.

HPER-S 610 Occupational Risk Management (3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Evaluation and assessment of various workplace regulations. Seminars and directed reading focus on risk strategies utilized in recognizing, evaluating and controlling occupational and environmental hazards associated with public and private sectors.

HPER-S 617 Seminar in Safety Education (1–3 cr.) Contemporary topics in the area of safety education are studied under the direction of faculty members with specialized areas of expertise. Specific topics vary.

HPER-S 632 Managing Occupational Health Programs (3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Examines occupational health from management perspective. Recognition, evaluation and control of stressors that may cause illness or impair health. Emphasis exposure to biological agents, toxic substances, occupational disease, nanotechnology, radiology, ergonomic risk factors, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, protective equipment and engineering controls.

HPER-S 640 Research in Safety Education (1–5 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of 3.0; Permission of instructor; Research proposal must be approved in advance. Research projects are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students, and project proposals must be approved in advance.

HPER-S 641 Readings in Safety Education (1–5 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Permission of Instructor; Reading proposal must be approved in advance. Planned readings in specialized areas of professional interest are conducted under the direction of a member of the graduate teaching faculty. Enrollment is limited to advanced graduate students, and reading proposals must be approved in advance.

HPER-S 642 Internships in Safety Education (1–10 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Permission of instructor; Internship must be approved in advance. Professional internships in appropriate settings are completed under the direction of a faculty member. Internship experiences must be approved in advance and are available only upon completion of course work for a master's degree. Grading is on an S/F basis only.

HPER-S 643 Practicum in Safety Education (1–10 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Instructor permission; Practicum must be approved in advance. Practical learning experiences are completed in appropriate professional settings under the direction of a faculty member. Practicum experiences must be approved in advance. Seminars are held periodically throughout the practicum. Grading is on an S/F basis only.

HPER-S 717 Advanced Seminar in Safety Management (1–3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0 and advanced graduate student status. Advanced topics in the area of safety management are studied under the direction of faculty members with specialized areas of expertise. Specific topics vary.

HPER-S 777 Doctoral Seminar in Safety Education (1–3 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0 and doctoral student status. Reviews research techniques in safety education and critiques examples of current and completed research projects and other professional literature. Particular attention is given to dissertations being planned or in progress. Only S/F grades given.

Kinesiology

Athletics

HPER-A 581 Athletic Training Principles for the Spine (3 cr.) This course is intended to discuss advanced aspects of injury management with particular emphasis on philosophy of care for the athlete. Class lectures and discussion will focus on detailed assessment techniques and treatment of connective tissue, management of acute and chronic trauma to the spine and pelvis in sport. Particular emphasis will be placed on current research in prevention and treatment in physically active individuals.

HPER-A 582 Current Topics in Athletic Training (3 cr.) Study of the various problems confronting an athletic trainer. These experiences are developed through lectures, demonstrations, and discussions with authorities (including physicians and lawyers) in the areas of concern.

HPER-A 584 Administration of Athletic Training (3 cr.) Provides classroom and practical experience in developing pre-athletic physical examinations; athletic training responsibilities as viewed by the administrator of athletic programs; certification examination requirements; and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

HPER-A 585 Rehabilitation and Conditioning of Athletes (3 cr.) Introduction to the scientific background necessary for understanding, planning, and conducting conditioning and rehabilitation programs for athletes; procedures, methods, and factors for developing such programs.

HPER-A 586 Athletic Training Principles for Therapeutic Modalities (3 cr.) Physical and chemical properties of hydro- and electrotherapy with an emphasis on the physiological and anatomical principles, techniques, and legal aspects of application.

HPER-A 587 Athletic Training Principles for Upper Extremities (3 cr.) Evaluation and advanced management of injuries to the upper extremity including, but not limited to, the head, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Assessment of throwing mechanics and surgical procedures needed to correct injuries will also be covered.

HPER-A 588 Anatomical Basis of Athletic Injuries (3 cr.) A gross anatomy course focusing on the extremities. Emphasis will be placed on the link between anatomical structure, sports medicine, athletic injuries, and rehabilitative techniques. The course is designed to be a self guided learning experience. The laboratory portion of the class will comprise the majority of time; activities include cadaver dissection, 3-D computerized images, and extremity models. However, several classroom lectures will be presented to supplement the laboratory experiences.

HPER-A 590 Athletic Training Principles for Lower Extremities (3 cr.) Evaluation and advanced management of injuries to the lower extremity including, but not limited to, the foot, ankle, knee, hip, and sacroiliac joints. Assessment of gait, orthotic construction, and surgical procedures needed to correct severe injuries. Relevant orthopedic controversies concerning injury management.

HPER-A 603 Practicum in Athletic Training (2 cr.) P: Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Only open to Athletic Training majors. Practical field experience under supervision; seminar sessions. Only S/F grades given.

HPER-A 610 Research Seminar in Athletic Training I (2 cr.) This course will address a variety of introductory topics related to critical review of research in medical sciences and athletic training. Topics vary by semester. S/F grading. (fall semester)

HPER-A 611 Research Seminar in Athletic Training II (2 cr.) This course will address varied advanced topics related to experimental design and presentation of research in medical sciences and athletic training. Topics vary by semester. S/F grading. (spring semester)

Dance

Physical Activity Instruction Program (PAIP)

Kinesiology - Graduate

HPER-K 500 Special Topics in Kinesiology (1–3 cr.) Selected topics in physical education.

HPER-K 502 Youth Fitness and Sport (3 cr.) Overview of competitive sport activities for youth. Scientific approach to coaching youth, developmental considerations, coach as leader, competitive environment, and maximizing positive contributions of sport and competition. Open to seniors with consent of instructor.

HPER-K 503 Workshops in Kinesiology (1–3 cr.) Designed to cover a variety of topics in the area of kinesiology.

HPER-K 506 Computer Applications in Kinesiology (3 cr.) Hands-on applications in the use of microcomputers as problem-solving tools in physical education. Programming applications and problems in physical education, sport sciences, administration, athletics, and research.

HPER-K 510 Administrative Theory of Competitive Sports Programs (3 cr.) Organization of high school athletics with reference to national, state, and local control. Staff, program, budget, health and safety, facilities, and other phases of administration.

HPER-K 511 Legal Issues in the Sport Environment (3 cr.) An introduction to legal principles involved in amateur sport. Constitutional law issues such as athletic eligibility, NCAA due process, gender discrimination, and drug testing. In-depth explanation of tort liability. Contracts in amateur sport settings.

HPER-K 512 Issues in Commercial Sport (3 cr.) An introduction to the business and legal issues confronting the commercial sport industry today. Major topics include league organization and governance, collective bargaining, antitrust law, the influence of the media, and social issues pertinent to professional sport. Focuses primarily on the NFL, MLB, and NBA.

HPER-K 513 Sport and Higher Education (3 cr.) Examination of contemporary issues in college sport in the United States, the historical foundation of college sports, and the role of sport in higher education. Discussion of possible reforms in collegiate athletics.

HPER-K 514 Sport Marketing and Sponsorship (3 cr.) Examination of strategic market planning and its impact on sport marketing. Covers elements of the marketing mix, licensing and merchandising, event marketing, and sponsorship.

HPER-K 516 The Sport Industry (3 cr.) A study of the sport industry with an emphasis on developing an understanding of how firms within the sport industry create a competitive advantage.

HPER-K 517 Contemporary Sports Law Issues (3 cr.) Comprehensive analysis of timely legal issues impacting participation, administration, or consumption of amateur and/or professional sports.

HPER-K 518 Governance in Sport Management (3 cr.) This course provides students with an advanced study of the governance of sport infrastructures, services, and businesses, nationally and internationally. It is no longer sufficient to merely understand the domestic side of sport management. Through multiple forms of assessment and contemporary case study, this course allows students to critically analyze issues in the global governance of sport.

HPER-K 521 History of Sport in the United States (3 cr.) Study of the historical development of sport as an institution in American society: the rise of organized sport, factors affecting sporting developments, sport as an influence in society, sport in education.

HPER-K 522 The Role of Sports in Society (3 cr.) Significance of sports in society; examination of relationships between sports and other elements of the culture; how sports contribute to human welfare in an advanced technological society.

HPER-K 523 Women in Sport: Historical Perspectives (3 cr.) Study of the historical development of sports, changing roles and opportunities for women in sport, and contemporary issues and trends.

HPER-K 524 Exercise and Physical Activity for People with Disabilities (3 cr.) Provides in-depth knowledge regarding exercise and physical activity as it applies to people with disabilities across the life span. Topics addressed include assessment, determinants, programming, physiological responses to exercise, adaptations, and accessibility issues. Particular focus will be placed on childhood onset conditions.

HPER-K 525 Psychological Foundations of Exercise and Sport (3 cr.) Addresses theoretical and empirical aspects of topics, including exercise and mental health, anxiety and sport performance, "personology" and sport, overtraining, exercise adherence, and perceived exertion.

HPER-K 527 Adherence to Physical Activity (3 cr.) An overview of empirical research and theoretical perspectives on adherence to various forms of physical activity. Research on special populations will be emphasized.

HPER-K 530 Mechanical Analysis of Human Performance (3 cr.) P: ANAT-A 215 or equivalent; PHYS-P 201 recommended. Newtonian mechanics applied to human movement. Analysis of sports techniques.

HPER-K 531 Measurement and Analysis of Physiological Signals—EMG (3 cr.) Quantitative analysis of analog data acquisition in the exercise science research environment. Theoretical background and techniques will be covered with major focus on their role as practical applications. Emphasis will be given to the EMG signal acquisition analysis and interpretation. Lectures plus laboratory work on selected topics will be included.

HPER-K 532 Clinical Biomechanics—Gait (3 cr.) Injury and pathology of the human locomotive system affects our well being and independence. Lectures, discussions, and laboratory work on the mechanics of human locomotion will focus on the understanding of the complex processes involved in able bodied and pathological gaits. Case studies are used to link observable/measurable behavior to pathology and injury.

HPER-K 533 Advanced Theories of High-Level Performance (3 cr.) An integrative analysis of the physiological, psychological, and biomechanical principles, mechanisms, and phenomena underlying the acquisition of the capacities and abilities required for high-level physical performance.

HPER-K 535 Physiological Basis of Human Performance (3 cr.) P: PHSL-P 215 or equivalent. A study of physiological changes that occur with exercise. Emphasis on the cardiorespiratory, muscular, and biochemical adaptations to training, and how these affect human performance. Physiological principles are applied to athletic training, adult fitness, weight regulation, and physical therapy.

HPER-K 536 Obesity/Body Composition (3 cr.) P: PHSL-P 215 or equivalent. Study of a variety of contemporary issues related to obesity. Topics may include obesity and health risks, factors promoting fat deposition and metabolism, traditional versus nontraditional weight-loss programs, and adherence to weight-loss programs. Recommendations are presented for developing a comprehensive weight management program.

HPER-K 537 Advanced Physiology of Exercise (3 cr.) P: PHSL-P 575. Advanced lecture/laboratory course on the regulation and integration of metabolic, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrinological, and biochemical functions of the human body in response to exercise of all types, and the influences of the functions of the various organ systems of the body.

HPER-K 541 Nature and Basis of Motor Skill (3 cr.) An overview of neural mechanisms underlying motor control. Application of neurophysiological principles to human motor performance.

HPER-K 542 Neuromuscular Control of Movement (3 cr.) An overview of neural mechanisms underlying motor control. Includes applications of neurophysiological principles to human motor performance.

HPER-K 543 Cortical Control of Human Movement (3 cr.) This multidisciplinary course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the neuroanatomical, neurophysiological, and neurobehavioral foundations of voluntary human movement. Seminar-based lectures will emphasize the structure and functional involvement of cortical and subcortical regions associated with purposeful action (e.g., goal-directed reaching, speech, and locomotion). In addition, case descriptions will be discussed to provide students with a link between neuropathogenesis and specific motor deficits.

HPER-K 545 Childhood Motor Development (3 cr.) Study of the developmental aspects of human performance, including the processes of growth and motor development from conception to adolescence. Emphasizes research on cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development and their impact on the motor behavior of children.

HPER-K 546 Adolescent Motor Development (3 cr.) Study of the developmental aspects of human performance, including the processes of growth and motor development throughout adolescence. Emphasizes research on cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development and their impact on the motor behavior of the adolescent.

HPER-K 547 Developmental Movement for Children (3 cr.) A developmental approach to the physical education of children, covering the impact of developmental movement experiences, curriculum development, teacher behavior, class management, play environments, and a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities. Students participate in classroom instruction, group projects, and a variety of contemporary game, rhythm, and self-testing activities.

HPER-K 550 Motor Assessment of Persons with Disabilities (3 cr.) Neurologic bases and factor structures of motor ability in normal and exceptional populations; movement problems associated with specific syndromes; assessment of motor development with structured and unstructured tests and checklists.

HPER-K 551 Medical Aspects of Disabling Conditions (3 cr.) Provides professionals with a working knowledge of a variety of disabling conditions and health impairments. The characteristics, etiology, and pathology, plus behavioral, cognitive, physiological, and medical implications will be discussed. Students will experience selected medical terminology and medical/behavioral management procedures of educational rehabilitation settings.

HPER-K 552 Problems in Adapted Physical Education (3 cr.) A study of problems as they relate to philosophy, procedures, and practices in adapted physical education.

HPER-K 553 Physical Activity and Health (3 cr.) Provides an overview of the role of physical activity in the prevention of disease and disability. Explores the health related consequences of inactivity and discusses interventions designed to increase physical activity within populations. The course will focus on obesity and it health related consequences.

HPER-K 554 Seminar in Physical Activity and Wellness (3 cr.) Provides an environment in which students can explore and critically analyze areas of research relevant to physical activity, fitness, and wellness.

HPER-K 560 Exercise in Corporate Fitness and Wellness (3 cr.) An overview of preventive and rehabilitative exercise programs, including types, scope, philosophies, and offerings of programs. An introduction to health/fitness evaluation, exercise prescription, and exercise leadership.

HPER-K 561 Clinical Exercise Physiology Laboratory (3 cr.) In this course there will be an in-depth study of physiological principles applied to clinical exercise physiology; exercise testing and training. Basic areas include cardiovascular, pulmonary, gait, electromyography, posture, and body composition.

HPER-K 562 Exercise Prescription in Health and Disease I (3 cr.) Health fitness laboratory evaluation for exercise prescription for apparently healthy adults. Topics include 1) risk stratification, 2) laboratory evaluation and interpretation of blood chemistries, body composition, pulmonary functions, and exercise testing and 3) exercise prescription, with modification of prescription for pediatrics, obstetrics, and geriatrics.

HPER-K 563 Cardiac Assessment in Exercise Testing (3 cr.) Physiology, assessment techniques, and interpretation of basic cardiac rhythm, 12 lead EKG, and adjunctive imaging techniques in clinical exercise testing. Introduction to basic cardiac pharmacology.

HPER-K 564 Exercise in Health and Disease (3 cr.) In depth study of disease etiology, pathophysiology, and mechanisms of exercise, intervention for atherosclerotic vascular disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetics, obesity, cancer and chronic obstructive lung disease.

HPER-K 565 Exercise Leadership and Counseling (2 cr.) Utilization of behavioral techniques to motivate exercise adherence in fitness and clinical programs. Hands-on application of goal setting, problem solving, social support, and other motivational techniques. Modification of exercise programs for cardiac, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases.

HPER-K 566 Preventive/Rehabilitative Exercise Program Administration (3 cr.) An overview of program structure, management, marketing, budget, and finance for corporate fitness, preventive medicine, sports medicine, and hospital-based rehabilitation.

HPER-K 567 Exercise Specialist Practicum (1–3 cr.) The practice of exercise testing, exercise prescription, exercise leadership, program administration, and research design in the Indiana University Adult Fitness Program with rotations to Bloomington Hospital (cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, diabetes care, physical therapy, and wellness), Internal Medicine Associates or Bloomington Cardiology (exercise testing; stress, echo, and nuclear), and the YMCA (arthritis, cancer, pregnancy, and cardiac rehabilitation). Only S/F grades given.

HPER-K 569 Basic Pharmacologic Implication for Exercise and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (3 cr.) Basic pharmacology of cardiac, pulmonary, metabolic, and related conditions and their implications for the exercise/allied health professions. Course concludes with AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider training (with certification).

HPER-K 570 Recreational Sports Administration (3 cr.) The study of recreational sports (informal/intramural/ extramural/club sports) relevant to historical developments, philosophical foundations, programming implications, administrative consideration, and creative activity.

HPER-K 571 Administration of Physical Education (3 cr.) Prepares individuals to assume administrative roles in physical education. Concepts and practices related to the administration of physical education. Procedures for developing and evaluating learning experiences. Aspects of administration pertaining to programming, personnel, facilities, equipment, supplies, safety, and in-service programs.

HPER-K 572 The Physical Education Curriculum (3 cr.) Influences on curricula. Designs for developing, revising, and evaluating physical education curricula. Alternative modes of curriculum organization. The interdependence of general education, specialized education, exploratory education, and enrichment education. The roles of teachers and administrators in the production of curricula. Suggested formats.

HPER-K 573 Supervision in Physical Education (3 cr.) Principles of, problems in, and procedures for administering a city physical education program from the viewpoint of a city director or school administrator.

HPER-K 574 Facilities for Physical Education, Recreation, Health, and Safety (3 cr.) Principles, terminology, and standards for planning, construction, use, and maintenance of facilities for indicated programs; standard authoritative references are studied and critically evaluated.

HPER-K 575 Problems and Issues in Higher Education in Physical Education (3 cr.) Historical review; purposes of higher education at several levels and review of curriculum emphases at each level; problems of selection, guidance, placement, facilities; retention of personnel; methods and policies in higher education; pertinent issues and trends.

HPER-K 576 Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (3 cr.) Theory of measurement in physical education, selection and administration of appropriate tests, and interpretation of results by statistical procedures. Project required to apply theory taught.

HPER-K 577 Seminar and Practicum in Adapted Physical Education (3 cr.) Participate in a research seminar or practicum experience related to adapted physical education. Seminar is for graduate students conducting research as part of a dissertation or thesis. Practicum is designed to provide non-thesis graduate students with experiences in real-world settings. Decisions regarding seminar or practicum enrollment must be instructor approved.

HPER-K 580 Sport Communication (3 cr.) The application of communication theories to the sport industry. Examination of public and media relations with a special focus on message development, image building and crisis management of sport organizations.

HPER-K 581 Sales and Service Management in Sport (3 cr.) The application of sales and service management strategies to the sport industry. Examination of customer relationship management methods and sales techniques in sport.

HPER-K 582 Creative Sports Writing (3 cr.) This class will offer an overview of sports writing from its origins to its current status in the 21st century. The course will enable students to learn fundamentals of the sports writing process from informatic gathering to writing and editing copy. Students will gain skills necessary for working in today's sport departments and will also learn how to critically analyze others' articles. This class is about writing well and grammar counts. Students must convey stories clearly, accurately, and creatively.

HPER-K 583 Sport Public Relations (3 cr.) The application of public relations practices to the sport industry. Examination of public relations strategies and techniques in sport organizations.

HPER-K 584 Leadership and Sport Communication (3 cr.) An introduction to contemporary theories and practical applications of leadership attitudes, behaviors, and strategies that help sport management professionals communicate effectively. Special attention is given to issues in understanding human behavior in organizational context, motivation, group resource maximization, managing conflict, directing organizational cultures, managing and leading through chaos and complexity, and how leaders in sport can succeed through effective professional communication.

HPER-K 585 American Sport through Film (3 cr.) The study and analysis of American sport through the use of sport films and sport documentaries. Emphasis is upon how films and documentaries portray American sport and the interaction of sport with American culture.

HPER-K 586 Understanding Sport Media (3 cr.) Examination of sports societal influence focusing on media issues from a socio-cultural-historical perspective as well as contemporary perspectives. Focus on covering worlds of print journalism, electronic media, public relations, advertising, documentary, and emerging techniques as expressed in the new commercial reality of sport.

HPER-K 589 Introduction to CAD in Ergonomics (3 cr.) This course introduces 3D CAD software and Rapid Phototyping production for research and professional ergonomic applications.

HPER-K 590 Advanced Technology in Ergonomic Analysis (3 cr.) This course extends competencies in 3D CAD software for virtual world measurement and testing application. Motion capture EMG, Force plates and Jack Human Simulation software are used to design and evaluate tools using CAD processes.

HPER-K 591 Participatory Ergonomics (3 cr.) Course presents facilitation methodologies employed by ergonomic change teams. Models, basic principles and skills practice will be presented in: organizational change, data collection, group process and training development.

HPER-K 592 Macro-Ergonomics: Socio-technical Systems Design (3 cr.) Course presents ergonomics in the design of socio-technical systems. Social, technical, and environmental systems are considered as influences on the design, implementation and ergonomic evaluation of jobs and work systems.

HPER-K 593 Physical Ergonomics (3 cr.) Course surveys topics in physical ergonomics. Musculoskeletal structure and function are examined in relation to commonly occurring sources of strain in workplace and total design.

HPER-K 594 Human Error (3 cr.) Course presents a conceptual model of human error and associated cognitive mechanisms. This frame work is used to describe and analyze human error in the performance of tasks and use of products.

HPER-K 595 Work Design (3 cr.) This course presents work design analysis methods and development tools. Course examines the way in which workers perform job tasks, how workers interact with their tools and workspace, and the operational environment.

HPER-K 596 Industrial Design and Ergonomics (3 cr.) This course surveys the traditional relationships of industrial design and ergonomics. Course examines how aesthetic and functional needs direct the interaction of people with their environment.

HPER-K 597 Assessment in Ergonomics (3 cr.) Students will be prepared in the use of ergonomic assessment tools and methodologies for research and professional settings. Students will receive hands-on experience in the development and implementation of ergonomic solutions.

HPER-K 598 Ergonomics (3 cr.) This is an advanced level course that focuses on research and experimentation to determine the interaction between specific human physical traits and the design of tasks, equipment, and environments with the goal of matching human capabilities with demands through the application of ergonomics methods and techniques.

HPER-K 599 Cognitive Ergonomics (3 cr.) Human factors and ergonomics refer to the study of how people interact with their work environment. This course is designed to provide an advanced level review of the cognitive principles of this science by presenting a systematic application of relevant information about human capabilities, limitations, and behaviors with regard to the design of machines and their use within specific environments. Emphasis will be placed on the interactive nature of human machine systems from an information processing perspective, and the development of ergonomic models and techniques used to assess the design of modern workplaces.

HPER-K 600 Master’s Thesis (1–5 cr.) P: Submission and approval of master's thesis committee form.

HPER-K 601 Readings in Physical Education (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor; Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Reading proposal must be approved in advance. Guided readings for broadening information about and understanding of the profession.

HPER-K 602 Independent Study and Research (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor; Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Research proposal must be approved in advance. Independent research conducted under the guidance of a graduate faculty member.

HPER-K 603 Practicum in Physical Education (1–3 cr.) P: Instructor permission; Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Practicum must be approved in advance. Practical field experience under supervision; seminar discussions.

HPER-K 604 Internship in Kinesiology (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor; Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Internship must be approved in advance. Off-campus professional field experience in school or agency situation under qualified supervision. Offered only after completion of course work for master's degree. Only S/F grades given.

HPER-K 605 Internship in Sport Management (2–5 cr.) P: Permission of Instructor; Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Internship must be approved in advance. Off-campus professional field experience in agency situation under qualified supervision. Offered only after completion of course work for master's degree. Only S/F grades given.

HPER-K 606 Internship in Athletics (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor; Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Internship must be approved in advance. Off-campus professional field experience in a school or agency situation under qualified supervision. Offered only after completion of course work for master's degree. Only S/F grades given.

HPER-K 607 Internship in Ergonomics (8 cr.) P: Permission of instructor; Internship must be approved in advance. This course provides students a practical placement in the ergonomics profession. The placement opportunity can be used as practical hours necessary for student's professional certification. Only S/F grades given.

HPER-K 611 NCAA Compliance (3 cr.) NCAA compliance policy and practice issues. Adaptation of regulations, application, and governance of the NCAA and member institutions. History, development of the membership and association regulations, enforcement and administration procedures.

HPER-K 614 Sport Sponsorship and Retention (3 cr.) The application of sponsorship acquisition methods to the sport industry. Examination of sport sponsorship retention strategies and sponsorship evaluation methods in sport.

HPER-K 615 Financial Analysis in Sport (3 cr.) P: HPER-T 594 or equivalent. Exploration of current financial status in the main segment of the sport industry. Emphases placed on professional and collegiate sport. Topics include fee structures, financial ratios, financial impact analysis, attendance and price setting strategies, financial forecasting, relationships between financial analysis and strategic planning.

HPER-K 625 Physical Activity and Mental Health (3 cr.) A general survey of the literature. Information on both clinical and healthy populations will be presented, as will detrimental psychological outcomes.

HPER-K 630 Biomechanics of Human Performance (3 cr.) P: HPER-K 530 and PHYS-P201 or equivalent. Study of the mechanical principles of human motion through detailed analysis and specific movements; general applicability of the principles. Forces, moments, stability, and linear and angular momentum.

HPER-K 631 Quantitative Mechanical Analysis of Human Motion (3 cr.) Newtonian study of linear and angular kinematics and kinetics of the human body. Quantitative study of sequential link chains. Computation of joint forces and torques and of muscular forces.

HPER-K 633 Factors Affecting Human Performance (3 cr.) Study of human movement based on scientific foundations of human performance, including advanced kinesiological theories and neuromuscular integration.

HPER-K 634 Respiratory Physiology of Exercise (3 cr.) A systems approach to the pulmonary and respiratory responses to acute and chronic exercise. Emphasis on ventilatory and respiratory adaptations associated with athletic performance to physical activity in health and disease.

HPER-K 635 Cardiovascular Physiology of Exercise (3 cr.) A systems approach to the cardiovascular responses to acute and chronic exercise. Emphasis on myocardial and circulatory adaptations associated with athletic performance to physical activity in health and disease.

HPER-K 636 Cardiopulmonary Assessment Lab (3 cr.) A study of the biochemical adaptations that occur during acute exercise or as a result of prolonged exercise training, with emphasis on the biochemical regulators of intermediary metabolism. Laboratory techniques include bio-assay of blood-borne metabolites, muscle enzyme activity, and energy substrate storage/utilization.

HPER-K 637 Intermediary Metabolism (3 cr.) An integrative analysis of the biochemical regulators of intermediary metabolism, with emphasis on the enzymatic, hormonal, and metabolic control of energy production in skeletal muscle. Biochemical principles are applied to human exercise performance.

HPER-K 638 Biochemical Adaptations to Exercise (3 cr.) This course provides content on the research-based finding of 1) how exercise alters biochemical function in skeletal muscle, the liver, and adipose tissue; 2) why biochemical monitoring of athletes is necessary; 3) the methodological limitations of studies in this area; and 4) how to apply biochemical methods to monitor training.

HPER-K 639 Laboratory Techniques for Exercise Biochemistry (2 cr.) A detailed evaluation, including hands-on practice of the laboratory skills needed in a typical exercise biochemistry laboratory. Experiences will include phlebotomy, titrations, and several spectrophotometric hematological laboratory techniques.

HPER-K 641 Topics in Motor Integration (3 cr.) P: HPER-K 541. A discussion of current research concerns in motor integration.

HPER-K 650 Rehabilitation of Persons with Physical Disabilities (3 cr.) Identification, analysis, and evaluation of physically disabling conditions; rehabilitation procedures including muscle testing, therapeutic exercise, and exercise prescription. Identification, analysis, and evaluation of persons with physical disabilities; rehabilitation procedures including muscle testing, therapeutic exercise, and exercise prescription.

HPER-K 660 Exercise Specialist Internship (2–5 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. The supervised application of exercise testing, exercise prescription, exercise leadership, and program administration at selected corporate fitness, preventive medicine, or hospital-based rehabilitation internship sites.

HPER-K 662 Clinical Exercise Physiology (3 cr.) Advanced study of disease etiology and mechanisms of exercise intervention for cardiovascular, pulmonary, immune, and metabolic disease.

HPER-K 690 Seminar in Human Performance (1–3 cr.) Topics vary.

HPER-K 691 Seminar in Physical Education (1–3 cr.) Problems in physical education.

HPER-K 701 Readings in Human Performance (2–5 cr.) P: Permission of instructor; Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Reading proposal must be approved in advance. Advanced readings from domestic and foreign publications in one or more areas, including biomechanics, physiology of exercise, and sports psychology (including motor learning and control).

HPER-K 702 Research in Human Performance (2–5 cr.) P: Permission of instructor; Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Research proposal must be approved in advance.

HPER-K 705 Experimental Laboratory Techniques (2–5 cr.) Experimental investigation of problems in the area of human performance, including laboratory design and advanced research techniques.

HPER-K 799 Ph.D. Dissertation (1–30 cr.) P: Permission of instructor.

Kinesiology - Undergraduate

HPER-P 105 Foundations of Fitness and Wellness (1 cr.) This course utilizes interactive learning activities in order to help you achieve balance in health through physical activity, and social interaction. Concurrently, you will focus on the concept of peer mentoring and goal setting strategies to enhance the fitness/wellness living and learning experience. (Open only to majors in the Department of Kinesiology and/or students in the Briscoe Fitness and Wellness Living Learning Community)

Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies

Outdoor Activity Instruction

Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies

HPER-R 500 Philosophy of Leisure and Recreation (3 cr.) Exploration of philosophical, ethical, historical, and cultural foundations for recreation in society; challenge of leisure and role of recreation in present and future environments.

HPER-R 503 Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies Workshops (1–6 cr.) Topics of relevance to individuals in the field of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies and related areas. Specific topics vary. Conducted in workshop fashion under the direction of faculty members.

HPER-R 504 Outdoor Experiential Education: Instructional Principles and Methods (3 cr.) Examination of the basic techniques and practices used in outdoor programming. Of specific interest are those techniques, skills, and procedures used in the instructing, teaching and supervision of individuals and groups in outdoor environments.

HPER-R 506 Human Health, Quality of Life, and Natural Environments (3 cr.) This course approaches the issues of human health and quality of life from the perspective of the natural environment's impact, human health, and an individual's reported sense of quality of life.

HPER-R 511 Leadership in Challenge Education (2 cr.) Explores current issues in the field of challenge education and experience the transformation of classroom learning into practice.

HPER-R 512 Principles of Therapeutic Outdoor Programs (3 cr.) Examination of the principles and practices inherent in the field of Outdoor Experiential Therapy (OET). Topics include the historical development of OET, research and practice-based findings, specific techniques currently in use, issues and trends in OET, and　emerging developments in therapeutic and managerial adaptations for the field.

HPER-R 513 Outdoor Adventure Programming: Foundations and Theories (3 cr.) Examines the history, management, and current issues in outdoor and adventure-based programs. Special attention given to developing an understanding of organizational involvement, social and ecological issues in risk management.

HPER-R 515 Special Concerns in Parks and Recreation (1–5 cr.) Current issues in a variety of park and recreation settings. Topics vary with instructor and year. Consult the Schedule of Classes for current information. May be repeated for credit if topic differs.

HPER-R 520 Organizational Leadership for Leisure Service (3 cr.) Organization and administration of public and not-for-profit agencies, with emphasis on leadership and management skills, including empowerment, envisioning, organizing, quality, and other contemporary management issues.

HPER-R 522 Economics and Marketing for Leisure and Tourism (3 cr.) Marketing's role in promoting tourism destinations with focus on the effects of economic, social, cultural, technological, and legal changes in tourism. Controllable variables essential to tourism marketing success are examined in addition to how marketing guides tourism destination's business strategy.

HPER-R 523 Visitor Behavior (3 cr.) Examines the theory and findings of visitor and tourism research as it is conducted in recreation and leisure settings such as parks, museums, towns, historic sites, sporting facilities, and resorts. Topics include visitor motivations, expectations, social interaction, and assessment. Students learn techniques for gathering information from and about visitors.

HPER-R 524 Fund Raising for Public and Nonprofit Agencies (3 cr.) Provides basic principles of professional fund-raising including why people give, how funds are raised, legal and ethical considerations, volunteerism, and institutional advancement. Applies to a broad array of graduate students in the fields of recreation, sports, fine arts, music, and education.

HPER-R 525 Administrative Theory and Management Practices in Leisure Services (3 cr.) Investigations of how administrative theory and management practices in leisure services have changed since 1900. Involves the study of contemporary and future management issues influencing the delivery of leisure services in public and nonprofit settings. Particular emphasis is given to implications for leisure service managers and organizational responses.

HPER-R 526 Cultural Heritage Tourism (3 cr.) Provides a substantive study of cultural heritage in various historic, cultural, and natural resource-based settings.

HPER-R 528 Theoretical Foundations of Adventure/Experiential Education (3 cr.) Examines the models, theories, and research applications utilized in adventure and experiential education. Emphasis placed on developing an understanding of the salient models and resultant research, and integration of that knowledge into the development of new models and theories.

HPER-R 529 Resource Based Tourism: Administration and Management (3 cr.) Integrates various concepts of natural resource management, tourism theory, and selected business practices to examine the form, functions, and impact of resource-based tourism.

HPER-R 530 Comprehensive Recreation Planning/ Park Design (3 cr.) Procedures for developing community comprehensive park and recreation plans and specific plans for parks, including design characteristics for selected recreation and support facilities. Emphasis on planning policies and procedures, surveys, data gathering, and design concepts.

HPER-R 535 Great Lakes Park Training Institute (1 cr.) Practicum in the management of a continuing education institute for park and recreation administrators, supervisors, and technicians.

HPER-R 539 Master’s Project in Administration (2–4 cr.) Provides administration master's candidates with an understanding of processes, requirements, and expectations of the master's project. Provides a head start to the completion of the master's project.

HPER-R 540 Policy Studies in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism (3 cr.) Critical analysis of the historic development, current status, and changing patterns of public policy in outdoor recreation and tourism and related environmental sustainability as it pertains to　the United States and selected countries. Intensive examination of selected public policy issues, particularly those affecting tourist and visitor experience and relative impacts.

HPER-R 541 Camping Administration (3 cr.) Organization and administration of camps; program planning, selection, and training of　staff; campsite selection and development; and health and safety.

HPER-R 542 Recreation Resource Administration (3 cr.) Examination of resource management approaches to recreation resource administration, including an ecological and sociological approach to understanding complex problems and issues, management practices, resource policies, and allocation of resources. Special focus on legal and ethical aspects of resource management, environmental protection, personnel management, and budget formulation.

HPER-R 543 Principles of Outdoor/ Environmental Education (3 cr.) Basic principles, philosophies, and methods of　both outdoor education and environmental education. Enables students to associate characteristics that relate to each field as well as aspects that differentiate both. Monthly field trips.

HPER-R 544 Legal Aspects of Recreation Administration (3 cr.) Concentrates on the legal aspects of parks, recreation, tourism, and sports. Provides students with an understanding of the risk management process, negligence, intentional torts, strict liability, standards of care, and attractive nuisance.

HPER-R 545 Advanced Ecosystem Management in Outdoor Recreation (3 cr.) Exploration of the principles, theories, concepts, and practical realities of ecosystem management. Enables students to design, initiate, and coordinate to completion complex projects of　an ecological nature.

HPER-R 555 Outdoor Recreation Consortium (2 cr.) Conveys both practical information and direct experience to students about components of outdoor recreation and resource management. Enables students to participate in a one-week outdoor recreation consortium at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Also offers graduate students the opportunity for leadership roles associated with consortium topics.

HPER-R 556 Field Techniques in Environmental Education (3 cr.) Intensive one-week course that uses the outdoors as the laboratory to share strategies, methods, and techniques to teach environmental education concept to others. Offers training and subsequent certification in environmental education curricula such as Project Wild, Project Wet, and Project Learning Tree. These skills enable students to integrate this curriculum into their own formal or non-formal school programs.

HPER-R 560 Professional Development for Therapeutic Recreation (3 cr.) Contemporary principles and understanding for the delivery of therapeutic recreational service. Opportunities to refine personal and professional philosophy of therapeutic recreation.

HPER-R 561 Advanced Therapeutic Recreation Processes (3 cr.) Techniques, approaches, procedures, and practices in the provision of　therapeutic recreation service.

HPER-R 562 Social Psychology of Therapeutic Recreation (3 cr.) An examination of the social psychology of therapeutic recreation service. Emphasis on social and organizational behaviors relevant to therapeutic recreation.

HPER-R 563 Program Development and Consultation in Therapeutic Recreation (3 cr.) Concerns in developing and providing therapeutic recreational programs and consultation.

HPER-R 564 Introduction to Therapeutic Outdoor Programs (1 cr.) Exploration of　concepts related to the past, present, and future trends of experiential therapy. Focus on　reading and reflection, experiential training, and small group facilitation and discussion.

HPER-R 565 Leisure and Aging (3 cr.) Explores the role of leisure in adult development with specific focus on the aging process, leisure needs, and leisure services. Basic concepts associated with leisure, aging, targeting leisure　services, research, and public policy are　presented in light of forecasting leisure demand in the 21st century.

HPER-R 566 Therapeutic Interventions with the Elderly (3 cr.) Promotes understanding of　elderly persons who are frail, vulnerable, infirm, or disabled and how activities may be　used to reach treatment and rehabilitation goals with clients from this population.

HPER-R 567 Issues and Concepts in Adventure and Outdoor-Based Programs (3 cr.) Exploration of various issues and concepts associated with adventure and outdoor-based programs. Includes an experiential learning component. Offered in a seminar format.

HPER-R 570 Recreational Sports Administration (3 cr.) The study of recreational sports (informal/intramural/extramural/club sports) relevant to historical developments, philosophical foundations, programming implications, and administrative considerations.

HPER-R 571 Dynamics of Recreational Sport Environment (3 cr.) Study of the interaction of　the participant in the recreational sports environment as it relates to the individual's self-awareness, social awareness, and physical awareness. The role of sport in society, from a global perspective, is examined with particular emphasis on the recreational sport participant.

HPER-R 572 Seminar in Recreational Sports (2 cr.) Focuses on the experiences that relate directly to the basic programmatic and administrative aspects of recreational sports services. Various topics discussed by faculty members and practitioners with specialized areas of expertise.

HPER-R 580 Tourism Planning and Management in Recreation, Park, and Nonprofit Agencies (3 cr.) Introduction to the basic elements and concepts of tourism planning. Examines the planning process for developing regional tourism, as well as the most common approaches to planning for specific types of tourism and tourism-related facilities. Special emphasis given to the planning of city tourism.

HPER-R 585 Wilderness in the American Mind (3 cr.) Examines the philosophical turmoil of formal wilderness creation in the United States. Discussion and debate of the European influences on wilderness thinking in the United States as well as examination of wilderness experiences of early European settlers to America. History of influential leaders in wilderness designations and the political climate of wilderness debates is traced.

HPER-R 599 Master’s Thesis (1–5 cr.) P: Permission of instructor; Submission and approval of thesis committee form.

HPER-R 640 Independent Study and Research (1–5 cr.) P: Permission of instructor; Graduate GPA of at least 3.0; Research proposal must be approved in advance. Independent research conducted under guidance of a graduate faculty member.

HPER-R 641 Readings in Recreation (1–5 cr.) P: Permission of instructor; Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Reading proposal must be approved in advance. Individualized advanced study of　specific topics under faculty direction. Topic　areas within which study contracts may　be developed include park/recreation administration, recreational sports administration, therapeutic recreation, outdoor　recreation, tourism, armed forces recreation, and resource management.

HPER-R 642 Internships in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies (2–8 cr.) P: Permission of instructor; Internship must be approved in advance. Supervised off-campus professional field experience in appropriate agencies or other approved settings. Only S/F grades given. Internships are available in the following areas of emphasis: park/recreation administration, recreational sports administration, therapeutic recreation, outdoor　recreation, tourism, armed forces recreation, and resource management.

HPER-R 643 Practicum in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies (1–6 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Field experience as specified in written individualized contracts with supervising faculty. Only S/F grades given. Practicums are available in the following areas of emphasis: park/recreation administration, recreational sports administration, therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, tourism, armed forces recreation, and resource management.

HPER-R 645 Research Seminar in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies (1 cr.) This advanced topical seminar is required of all Ph.D. students and M.S. students who intend to complete a thesis. The seminar substantively explores important topics in the conduct of evidence-based research in leisure studies. Only S/F grades given.

HPER-R 667 Seminar in Recreation (1–3 cr.) Seminars in one or more of the following emphasis areas are as indicated each semester in　the Schedule of Classes: park/recreation administration, recreational sports administration, therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, tourism, armed forces recreation, and resource management.

HPER-R 701 Social Psychology of Leisure (3 cr.) P: HPER-R 500 or instructor consent. Students gain an understanding of the application of social psychology to one important aspect of human life-leisure behavior.

HPER-R 702 Higher Education in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Studies (3 cr.) Investigation and discussion of current trends and issues affecting higher education in recreation, parks, and leisure services.

HPER-R 703 Inquiry Methodology in Leisure Behavior (3 cr.) In-depth study of the realm of research in leisure behavior. Conceptual and methodological issues involved in problem formulation and application of appropriate designs.

HPER-R 704 Doctoral Seminar: Leisure Behavior (3 cr.) This course explores philosophy of science and inquiry methodology applied to the study of leisure. Course topics include: (a) exploration of philosophy of science; (b) appraisal of social science inquiry methodologies; (c) analysis of research paradigms, ideologies, concepts, and tools; and (d) critical evaluation of the body of knowledge about leisure. Course participants engage in the observation, review, analysis, and evaluation of research exemplars, and the practice of scientific inquiry.

HPER-R 740 Advanced Research in Recreation (1–5 cr.) P: Permission of instructor; Open only to doctoral students; Research proposal must be approved in advance. Research conducted under the direction of and with the advance approval of a member of the graduate faculty in one of the following areas: park/recreation administration, recreational sports administration, therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, tourism, armed forces recreation, and resource management.

HPER-R 741 Advanced Readings in Recreation (1–5 cr.) P: Permission of instructor; Open only to doctoral students; Graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Reading proposal must be approved in advance. Individualized advanced study of specific topics under faculty direction. Topic areas within which study contracts may be developed are: park/recreation administration, recreational sports administration, therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, tourism, armed forces recreation, and resource management.

HPER-R 799 Ph.D. Dissertation (1–30 cr.) P: Permission of instructor.

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Interdepartmental Graduate

HPER-G 599 Thesis Research (0 cr.)

HPER-G 901 Advanced Research (6 cr.)

Interdepartmental and Technical

HPER-T 500 Current Interdisciplinary Topics (1–3 cr.) A flexible format course that facilitates the cooperation of two or more departments in presenting an interdisciplinary approach to the study of important topics of current mutual interest.

HPER-T 590 Introduction to Research in Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation (3 cr.) Methods and techniques of research; potential and completed problems analyzed with view to selection of topics; standards for writing research papers.

HPER-T 591 Interpretation of Data in Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation (3 cr.) Elementary and essential statistical and graphical techniques for analysis and interpretation of data; practice with actual data.

HPER-T 592 Statistical Techniques of Research in Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation (3 cr.) Theory of advanced statistical techniques; practical applications with actual data.

HPER-T 593 Public Relations (3 cr.)
Principles of public relations, human relations, identification, and analysis of publics, problem solving, and techniques in communication media.

HPER-T 594 Finance and Budgeting (3 cr.) Sources of revenue and budgetary procedures for public leisure service agencies. Fund management, financial analysis, purchasing, contractual agreements, and other fiscal concerns.

HPER-T 595 Construction and Analysis of Achievement Tests in Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation (3 cr.) Principles of construction, selection, interpretation of written achievement tests in health and safety, physical education and recreation, and other evaluative procedures; analysis of standardized tests. Project required to apply principles involved.

HPER-T 691 Multivariate Statistical Analysis (3 cr.) P: HPER-T 592. Multivariate statistical techniques and analytical procedures commonly used in applied research. The topics include matrix algebra, data screening. Multiple regression, multivariate analysis of variance and covariance, discriminant function analysis, logistic regression, and principle components and factor analysis.

HPER-T 693 Experimental Analysis and Design (3 cr.) P: HPER-T 592 with a grade of B or better. Principles and resources for designing and analyzing experiments using ANOVA models. Includes between and within subjects designs, factorial arrangements and nested designs, analysis of covariance, trends, statistical power and effect size. Incorporates computer programs.

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