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Human Performance & Recreation Program

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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

PHSM 401
Facility Management and Design
Credit(s): 3

This course examines the basic principles and practices currently used to plan, design and remodel recreational facilities. Site and facility evaluation of recreation centers, physical activity complexes, camps, multi-purpose facilities and treatment-oriented areas are included. Attention is given to architectural barriers.

Prerequisite(s):

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.