Academic Catalog

Health/Physical Education/Recreation (HPER)

HPER 116  Archery  (2 credits)  

This course involves learning terminology, safety habits for the sport, basic physical exercise for archery, as well as the fundamentals of longbow shooting.

HPER 124  Fundamentals of Bowling  (1 credit)  

Fundamental rules, techniques, scoring, and terminology are taught along with actual learning of basic skills during practices games.

HPER 200  Nutrition  (2 credits)  

Nutrition is the study of food, how it nourishes the body, and how it impacts health. Students in this course study food nutrients and their actions as well as nutrient need changes throughout the life cycle. The interaction between diet and health is explored. Topics include nutritional guidelines and reading food labels. Assessment of dietary intake and the influence of culture, values, and economics will be integrated.

HPER 210  First Aid/CPR/AED  (2 credits)  

Instruction and laboratory practice in first aid procedures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automatic external defibrillator (AED), healthy lifestyles and prevention. Successful completion leads to a nationally recognized certification in CPR for adult, child, and infant; AED for adult and child; and First Aid for emergencies.