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Curriculum & Course Descriptions

Curriculum & Course Descriptions (2006-2007)
last updated: 08/31/2006

Bachelor of Science in Human Performance & Recreation (121 credit hours)

I. General Education - 45 credit hours

II. Major Content Courses - 60 credit hours

ID	Title
HLTH 305	First Aid and Safety
HLTH 312	Nutrition and Consumer Health
HLTH 330	Contemporary Health Problems
HLTH 411	Community Health Education
PHED 201	Team Sports
PHED 203	Individual and Dual Sports
PHED 308	Physiology of Exercise
PHED 322	Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
PHED 409	Theory of Coaching and Officiating
PHSM 401	Facility Management and Design
RECR 205	Introduction to Recreation
RECR 307	Leadership Recreation
RECR 402	Organization and Administration of Recreation
RECR 403	Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
RECR 404	Supervised Field Experience
RECR 406	Camping and Outdoor Recreation
RECR 408	Community Recreation
RECR 449	Internship

HLTH 312
Nutrition and Consumer Health
Credit(s): 3

The purpose of this course is to present basic information concerning the body’s need for energy-yielding nutrients. Topics related to food supply, food-borne illnesses and energy balance are included. This course introduces students to nutritional themes from conception to old age. It describes the enormity of world food problems and emphasizes the importance of becoming sophisticated consumers in today’s world.

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III. Other Course Requirements - 16 credit hours

Students in Human Performance and Recreation will enroll in a total of four (4) hours of Honors Thesis to develop and complete the requirement of a senior project or thesis. Additionally, students will complete twelve (12) hours of free electives.