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HPED Core requirement – (4 CH):
2 CH – Two, one credit hour (1 CH) courses selected from Activity/Fitness Courses, and/or Intercollegiate Athletic Course offerings. Courses may be repeated.

2 CH – One, two credit hour (2 CH) course selected from the Theory Courses.

HPED Activity / Fitness Course offerings:
HPED 110—Volleyball (Men) (1 CH)
A review of the fundamentals and game strategy of the sport. Emphasis is on the skills involved and on the playing of the sport.

HPED 111—Volleyball (Women) (1 CH)
Same as HPED 110.

HPED 112—Bowling I (1 CH) This course introduces the fundamentals of bowling: ball selection; approach and delivery techniques; rules; and scoring. Fee charged for use of bowling lanes.

HPED 113—Bowling II (1 CH) This course is for the bowling enthusiast who wants to refine their skills and improve their scores. Fee charged for use of bowling lanes.

HPED 114—Tennis/Bowling (1 CH) In tennis, an introduction to the fundamentals encompassing basic strokes, rules, and singles and doubles strategy. In bowling, the fundamentals of approach and delivery techniques, rules, and scoring are introduced. Fee charged for use of bowling lanes.

HPED 115—Archery (1 CH) An introduction to the safety procedures, equipment and shooting technique. Shooting for score at selected distances.

HPED 116—Tennis/Volleyball (1 CH) Emphasis is on tennis. An introduction to the fundamentals of the sport encompassing basic strategies, rules and singles and doubles strategy. The volleyball portion will review the fundamentals with playing the sport as the prime emphasis.

HPED 117—Badminton/Tennis (1 CH) This course introduces the basic strokes, rules and strategies for singles and doubles play in both activities.

HPED 118—Badminton (1 CH) This course includes the basic strokes, rules and strategies for singles and doubles play in the game of badminton.

HPED 119—Tennis (1 CH) The introduction to the basic strokes, rules and singles and doubles strategy. Offered summer sessions only.

HPED 122—Golf (1 CH) This course introduces the fundamentals of golf. A local golf course is used for instruction, practice and play. (Lab fee)

HPED 130—Physical Fitness (1 CH) The introduction to activities that can improve fitness. The emphasis is on a combination of flexibility, strength and aerobic activities.

HPED 131—Weight Training (1 CH) The introduction to the proper lifting and safety techniques in the use of free weights and the universal. Emphasis on development of an individualized program for muscular endurance, strength and power.

HPED 132—Weight Training/Aerobics (1 CH) Equal emphasis is placed on both activities. An introduction to the proper lifting and safety techniques in the use of free weights and the universal weight machine and an introduction to activities to promote aerobic fitness. The emphasis is on developing flexibility, aerobic capacity, muscular strength, endurance, and power.

HPED 133—Aerobics (1 CH) The introduction to activities that emphasize cardio respiratory fitness. Heart monitoring and testing. 

HPED Theory Course Offering:
HPED 196—Special Project (CH Variable)
(P: Permission of chairperson)

HPED 197—Independent Study (CH Variable)
(P: Permission of chairperson)

HPED 198—Slimnastics (2 CH) This course integrates nutrition, health related physical fitness and related topics to develop a weight management program. This course combines classroom instruction and testing, with fitness activity and testing.

HPED 199—Fitness for Life and Wellness, “An individualized Approach” (2CH)
The enhancement of individual exercise-fitness intelligence as it pertains to wellness. Topics covered include a wellness inventory, the how and why of exercise, nutrition, health behavior modification and development of an individual fitness program. Students will participate in many types of fitness programs. Not open to students with credit for INDS 20. (Lab Fee)

HPED Coaching Minor course offerings:
HPED 198—Slimnastics (2 CH) This course integrates nutrition, health related physical fitness and related topics to develop a weight management program. This course combines classroom instruction and testing, with fitness activity and testing.

HPED 314—Coaching Organization and Administration (3 CH) The course is part of the professional preparation of the Coaching Minor program and integrates sports organization relative to staff, duties, season and daily practice schedules. Along with    the relationships involved in the association of the coach with the administration, student body, players, press and community.

HPED 315—Coaching Practicum (1- 4 CH) The course is part of the professional preparation of the Coaching Minor program.  The primary emphasis prepares students for supervisory and administrative roles within the coaching profession.  The opportunities provided include a combined classroom and practical field experience in the field of the student’s choice. Students must have current TB test, Act 34, and Act 151 Clearances, along with FBI finger print check if coaching experiences take place in public schools. Students must possess and maintain current Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Community First Aid certifications.

HPED Intercollegiate Athletic Competition Course offerings:
HPED 151 - Varsity Cross Country—Men (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.

HPED 152 - Varsity Cross Country—Women (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.

HPED 153 - Varsity Football (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.

HPED 154 - Varsity Soccer–Men (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.

HPED 155 - Varsity Soccer–Women (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.
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HPED 158 - Varsity Cheerleading (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.
HPED 159 - Varsity Danceline (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.
 
HPED 160 - Varsity Baseball (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.


HPED 161 - Varsity Basketball–Women (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.

HPED 162 - Varsity Basketball–Men (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.

HPED 163 - Varsity Golf–Men (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.

HPED 164 - Varsity Golf–Women (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.

HPED 165 - Varsity Softball (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.

HPED 166 - Varsity Volleyball–Women (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.

HPED 167 - Outdoor Varsity Track & Field–Men (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.

HPED 168 - Outdoor Varsity Track–Women (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.

HPED 169 - Varsity Wrestling (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.

HPED 170 - Indoor Varsity Track & Field–Men (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.


HPED 171 - Indoor Varsity Track & Field–Women (1 CH)
The class represents varsity level competition within NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference which Thiel College is a member. Students must attend all practices and meetings and complete the season to receive credit. In the event of injury, students will be assigned auxiliary duties that may include statistical tabulations, assist during practice, video practice and or games, along with other duties to assist the class.