ENCUESTA APLICADA A LOS DOCENTES DE LA ESCUELA “ABDÓN

boxing routines, aerobic dance, step aerobics and chair exercises.

HPER1302INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL

EDUCATION

This course is designed as an introduction to the profession of physical education. It includes a brief history, the philosophy and modern trends of physical education, teacher qualifications, vocational opportunities, expected competencies and skills testing.

HPER1312FOUNDATIONS OF RECREATION

This course is designed to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in the basic outdoor recreation activities in the community setting.

HPER1322PERSONAL HEALTH

This course is a study of the principles from natural, biological, social and behavioral sciences as they may be applied to healthful living. It emphasizes knowledge, attitudes and practices related to self-direction of healthy behavior.

HPER1451RODEO ACTIVITY

This course is designed to develop and improve skills in the basic competitive rodeo events and develop an understanding of the western heritage.

HPER1512THEORY OF BASKETBALL

This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills, techniques and concepts of the game for the athlete or prospective coach.

HPER1532THEORY OF BASEBALL

This course is designed to teach the fundamental skills, techniques and concepts of the game for the athlete or prospective coach.

HPER1553LIFETIME FITNESS AND MANAGEMENT This course is designed to assist in developing and enhancing health and physical fitness. Fitness activity and wellness will be studied in order to assist in the development of regular exercise, stress management and proper nutrition. This course meets the institutional physical education requirement.

HPER 1601 ATHLETIC/PERSONAL TRAINING

PRACTICUM I

This practicum provides student athletic and personal trainers basic knowledge dealing with ranges of motion, planes of the body and terminology needed to effectively work in a training room setting.

HPER2001-4PHYSICAL EDUCATION SEMINAR

This course is a study of special subjects or problems in physical education.

HPER2103EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION This course covers knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it relates to exercise testing and prescription of exercise. Students will learn to administer and interpret screening methodologies as a prerequisite to exercise testing and prescription of exercise. Students will learn to interpret the results of testing and prescribe the appropriate exercise. The course will also exercise protocols for special needs individuals.

HPER 2131 ADVANCED WATER AEROBICS

This course provides an accelerated program in aerobic conditioning designed to incorporate dance and exercise routines to strengthen cardiovascular endurance.

HPER 2302 COACHING ATHLETICS

This is a course of study in the coaching of the major sports to emphasize this phase of physical education. Methods of coaching are studied through lectures, demonstrations, practice and assigned readings.

HPER 2312 FIRST AID

This is a knowledge-based course designed to instruct a student in the emergency care of injuries and sudden illness. Students will be introduced to basic human anatomy and physiology as related to injuries in order to understand how body systems react to injury. Various first aid treatment options will be presented to help students understand why certain treatments are better than others. Prospective coaches, athletic trainers and personal trainers will be presented with knowledge that will help prepare them for periodic skills-based certification coursework.

HPER 2322 SPORTS OFFICIATION

This course covers the interpretation of rules and how to officiate at athletic games and meets.

HPER 2343 CARE AND PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC

INJURIES

This course will give a general knowledge toward injury prevention and immediate care for the most common sports injuries. Basic foundations are also provided in more specific areas of rehabilitation.

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HPER 2512 ADVANCED THEORY OF BASKETBALL This course is designed to review and refine the basic skills and techniques of the game and to develop team concepts and philosophies of offense and defense.

HPER 2532 ADVANCED THEORY OF BASEBALL

This course is designed to review and further develop the basic skills and techniques of the sport and to develop the philosophies and sciences of hitting, pitching, position play and game situations.

HPER2593PROTECTIVE TECHNIQUES IN ATHLETIC

TRAINING

This course is designed for the student pursuing a career as an Athletic Trainer, for a coach whose school does not have access to athletic training services or for an individual pursuing a career in sport medicine. This course will allow students to develop a basic understanding of the principles of supportive taping and wrapping and custom pad development for the prevention of athletic injuries.

HPER 2601 ATHLETIC TRAINING LEVEL 2

Prerequisite: HPER 1243 Introduction to Athletic Injuries or HPER 1601 Athletic/Personal Training Practicum I T h i s pr ac t i c u m provides student athletic trainers an understanding of the proper management of serious injuries. Students will get hands-on application of experience on the proper use of ambulatory aid, care for cervical spine injuries and proper neurological assessment of concussions.

HPER 2611 PERSONAL TRAINING PRACTICUM II

Prerequisite: HPER 2103 Exercise Testing and Prescription and HPER 1601 Athletic/Personal Training Practicum I

This practicum provides student personal trainers with a clinical setting on the RCC campus. Students will get hands-on application experience in health appraisals and assessments, development and implementation of cardiovascular and strength training programs, reassessment tests including cardio-respiratory fitness, body composition, muscular fitness, flexibility and lower back function.

HPER 2623: PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION

COURSE

Prerequisites: ZOOL 2134 Anatomy with Lab; ZOOL 2144 Physiology with Lab; HPER 2103 Exercise Testing and Prescription; and AHS2013 Nutrition

The course is designed to bridge the gap between clinical exercise science related course work and the practical application skills of personal training. Learn how to

properly screen and evaluate clients for safe participation in an exercise program, design and implement exercise prescriptions for multiple populations and goal attainment and apply the principles of exercise in a personal training environment. A Personal Training Certification is available through the National Council for Strength and Fitness upon successful completion of the course.

HPER 2651 ATHLETIC TRAINING LEVEL 3

Prerequisite: HPER 2343 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries and HPER 2601 Athletic Training Level 2 This practicum provides student athletic trainers with a clinical setting on the RCC campus. Students will get hands-on application experience to aid in the prevention of athletic injuries, to recognize and care for those that occur, to refer to the appropriate medical specialist and work for complete recovery through rehabilitation, so that RCC athletes may return to full participation as safely and quickly as possible. The practicum takes place over a semester period. During the semester the student will work in the RCC athletic training room and with the athletic teams.

HPER 2661 PERSONAL TRAINING PRACTICUM III

Prerequisite: HPER 2343 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries and HPER 2611 Personal Training Practicum II This practicum provides student personal trainers with a clinical setting in collaboration with selected facilities and programs in the area. Students will be placed under the supervision of qualified professionals in the fitness field to observe and expand their practical and professional knowledge. This invaluable field experience provides exposure to a variety of areas that use personal trainers. Learning opportunities may include working with a Physical Therapist, Commercial Gym Personal Trainer, Corporate Gym Personal Trainer, Hospital Wellness Program, Public School Recreation Department or Private Personal Trainers.

HISTORY

HIST1483UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1877

This course is a general survey of U.S. history from its pre-colonial origins to the end of the Reconstruction Era, with emphasis upon national political, diplomatic, economic, constitutional, social and intellectual developments.

HIST 1493 UNITED STATES HISTORY, 1877 TO

PRESENT

This course is a general survey of U.S. history from the end of the Reconstruction Era to the present day with

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