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Required Emphasis - 35 Hours total with both sections

19 upper division credits required total with both sections

Drugs and  Healthy Lifestyles Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
EXHP 201 Drugs and Healthy Lifestyles 3(3-0) An overview of the impact of drug abuse in today's society along with prevention information and treatment programs available. (F, S, SS)

 

EXHP 260 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3(2-2) Procedures in the prevention, care and treatment of injuries  sustained during activity and athletic participation. (F,S)
First Aid Exercise Assessment and Leadership
EXHP 232 First Aid 2(2-3 VAR) Knowledge and skills in current first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures.  Red Cross certification.  Students in the Athletic Training track are required to enroll for 3 credits. (F,S,SS) EXHP 436 Exercise Assessment and Leadership 3(3-0) Methods used to assess exercise clients, prescribe effective exercise  programs, and develop/lead group exercise classes in order to achieve optimal health in apparently healthy people. Prerequisites: EXHP 344, 344L. (S)
Internship (12 hours) or    Fieldwork (6 hours)
EXHP 498 Internship 12(0-36) 450 hours of supervised  experience with approved professionals in select health promotion settings including the completion of a major application project and other various assignments.  Pre-requisite: senior standing, completion of all other degree requirements, 2.5 GPA in the major and department chair approval. (*)

 

  EXHP 494 Field Experience (1 - 5 VAR)  Learning experience to be conducted in the actual environment and supervised by the physical education program.  (S/U grading) Prerequisite:  approval of the department chair.(*)
 
The choice of Internship or Fieldwork in the above area will determine the hours in area below

12 - 18 credits from the following list

     
Mountain Orientation   Outdoor Leadership I
REC 102 Mountain Orientation 2(1-2)  An intensive one-week field experience in the Colorado mountains.  Clothing and equipment selection, nutrition and rations, planning, back country conservation and sanitation, navigation, and trail techniques. (*)

 

  REC 270 Outdoor Leadership I 2(1-2)  An introduction to the concepts of outdoor leadership including a field experience focused on the application of theoretical and practical concepts.  Additional costs apply.  (*)

 

 Winter Orientation   Practicum in Athletic Training I
REC 103 Winter Orientation 2(1-2) An intensive one-week ski tour experience in the Colorado mountains.  Group dynamics, leadership, and expedition behavior.   Travels hut to hut with some winter camping.  Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.  (*)

 

  EXHP 279 Practicum in Athletic Training I 2(0-2)  Instruction, practice and evaluation of clinical proficiencies, and clinical experience.  Prerequisites: EXHP  232, 260. (F)
Desert Orientation   Health Promotion Practicum
REC 104  Desert Orientation 2(1-2)  An intensive one-week desert camping and backpacking experience, accompanied by nine lectures in preparation for the trip.  Natural and cultural history, desert conservation, group dynamics. (*)

 

  EXHP 288 Health Promotion Practicum 3(1-4)   Overview of the fundamentals, skills, and professional opportunities in health promotion through the utilization of academic researching, application, theory, and experiential methods.   (F)
Canyon Orientation   Wilderness First Aid
REC 105  Canyon Orientation 2(1-2) Students will develop proficiency in canyon travel, group camping, and will explore the geology, geography, and ecology of the canyon country.  (*)

 

  REC 322 Wilderness First Aid 2(2-0)  Course teaches theory, knowledge, and skills needed for basic medical treatment and evacuation in the wilderness.  Involves 3 days of medical training, scenarios and testing (S/U grading) (F)
Snow Sports   Functional Exercise Training
EXHP 105L Snow Sports  1(0-2)  Fundamentals of snowboarding, telemarking, cross country skiing and snow shoeing will be examined in this course. Equipment, clothing, trip planning will be reviewed as the student attends trips that range from backcountry to downhill ski resorts.

 

EXHP 323 Functional Exercise Training 2(1-2)  Course applications include exercise program design, aspects of functional training, and components of various types of exercise regimes as related to injury prevention and recovery.  Prerequisite: EXHP 364 (S)
Martial Arts and Self Defense   Community Health
EXHP 106L Martial Arts and Self Defense 1(0-2)  Overview of the history, philosophy and techniques  of martial arts and self-defense.  Includes skills development of physical techniques. (O)

 

EXHP 336 Community Health 3(2-2) Introduction to aspects of community and public health, functions of health services at all levels, and exploration of current health problems. Prerequisites: EXHP 101 and EXHP 288. (F)
Volleyball   Methods of Physical Activities and Games I
EXHP 109L Volleyball 1(0-2)  An introduction to the fundamental skills, rules and strategies used in power volleyball.  (*)

 

  EXHP 345 Methods of Physical Activities and Games I 2(2-0)  Teaching procedures, skills and techniques of physical activities and games including soccer and volleyball.  (F)
Weight Training   Methods of Physical Activities and Games II
EXHP 110L Weight Training 1(0-2)  An introduction to the basic strength evaluation, fundamental machine and free weight techniques and safety concepts in the weight room.  (F,S)

 

  EXHP 346 Methods of Physical Activities and Games II 2(2-0)  Teaching procedures, skills and techniques of physical activities and games including track/field, basketball and softball.  Prerequisite: EXHP 345 (S)
Commitment to Academic Excellence   Methods of Individual and Dual Activities
EXHP 111 Commitment to Academic Excellence 1(1-0)  Life Skills Class offered for Junior Student-Athletics to enhance their commitment to Personal Development encouraging emotional well-being, personal growth and decision making.  (F)

 

  EXHP 348 Methods of Individual and Dual Activities 3(3-0)  Basic skills and techniques of tennis, racquetball, badminton and golf; emphasis on teaching procedures in these activities. (F)
Whitewater Boating   Leadership and Ethics
EXHP 113L Whitewater Boating 1(0-2)  Introduction class in which the following skills are taught: basic strokes, Eskimo rolling, how to read water, and clothing requirements.  The class will include lecture, pool and river trip sessions. (*)   REC 350 Leadership and Ethics 3(3-0) Addresses leadership techniques and styles, leadership theory, group dynamics, and ethical considerations in recreation.  Prerequisites: EXHP 101, junior or senior level standing or permission of instructor. (S)

 

Skiing   Outdoor Education
EXHP 115L Skiing 1(0-2)  Fundamentals, techniques, equipment and clothing for alpine and Nordic skiing will be examined.  Trips will be available to experience alpine/Nordic skiing.  Additional cost apply. (*)   REC 360 Outdoor Education 3(3-0)  Concepts and methods of outdoor education and interpretation.  Students learn to teach outdoor living skills and natural history using experiential methods in an outdoor setting.  Prerequisites: EXHP 101, junior or senior level standing or permission of instructor. (S)

 

Camping   Research / Evaluation of Recreation
EXHP 116L Camping 1(0-2)  An introduction course to instruct the basics of traveling in the backcountry with everything one needs in their backpack.  Clothing, equipment, orienteering, first aid, route, and campsite selection will be emphasized during the trips that are required for this class.  (F)

 

  REC 375 Research and Evaluation of Recreation 3(3-0)  Provides an overview of research designs and methodologies using recreation participation data, for needs assessment and program evaluation.  Prerequisites: Math 109 equivalent or higher, EXHP 101 or permission of instructor.  (F)

 

Backpacking   Lifestyle Disease Risk Reduction
EXHP 117L Backpacking 1(0-2)  Students will experience climbing one or more mountains in the state of Colorado.  Clothing, travel techniques, food, route finding and time management are just some of the topics explored in this course.  (F)

 

  EXHP 382 Lifestyle Disease Risk Reduction 3(3-0) Overview of principles of epidemiology and lifestyle-disease pathophysiology; examination of use of epidemiologic research to identify risk factors for disease. Prerequisites:  BIOL 223, 223L (S)

 

Aerobics   Adapted PE
EXHP 120L Aerobics 1(0-2) Introduction and participation in the techniques used in rhythmic aerobic dance.  students are able to select from a variety of formats including but not limited to floor aerobics, step aerobics and aqua-aerobics. (*)   EXHP 464 Adapted Physical Education 3(3-0)  Remedial and corrective programs in physical education; emphasis on conditions that cause individuals to require special attention beyond the regular physical education program.  Prerequisites: non teacher education minors only.  BIOL 223, 223L (F)

 

Racquetball   Methods of Coaching and Officiating
EXHP 175L Racquetball 1(0-2) An introduction to the fundamental skills, rules and strategies used in the game of racquetball.  (*)

 

  EXHP 470 Methods of Coaching and Officiating 3(3-0)  Skills and methods of coaching and officiating sports.  (F)
Lifeguard Training   Coaching and Officiating Basketball
EXHP 176L Life Guard Training 1(0-2) Certification course in the American Red Cross Life Guarding program designed to provide lifeguard candidates and lifeguards with the skills and knowledge necessary to keep patrons of aquatic facilities safe in and around the water.  Prerequisite: swimming pre-test.  (*)

 

  EXHP 472 Coaching and Officiating Basketball 2(2-0)  Techniques and strategy of coaching and officiating basketball.  (*)
Sport Psychology   Coaching Certification Clinic
PSYCH 205 Introduction to Sport Psychology 3(3-0)  An introduction to psychological theories and constructs affecting performance, coaching and development in sports and athletics.  (F)   EXHP 473 Coaching Certification Clinic 1(1-0)  Overview of principles of coaching, scientific basis of coaching, management and legal issues in coaching, and sports first-aid.  Required for American Sports Education Program coaching certification. (SS)

 

Commitment to Service   Coaching and Officiating Volleyball
EXHP 211 Commitment to Service 1(1-0)  Life Skills class required for Senior Student -Athletics to prepare them for post graduation.  Encourages the student to develop and pursue career and life goals.  (S)

 

  EXHP 475 Coaching and Officiating Volleyball 2(2-0)  Techniques and strategy of coaching and officiating volleyball.  (*)
History and Principles of PE   Coaching and Officiating Wrestling
EXHP 233 History and Principles of Physical Education and Recreation 2(2-0)  Study of the history, philosophy and perspectives of physical education and recreation, and their influence upon contemporary American society.  (F)

 

  EXHP 482 Coaching and Officiating Wrestling 2(2-0)  Techniques and strategy of coaching and officiating wrestling.  (*)
Recreation Program Design   Coaching and Officiating Baseball
REC 240 Recreation Program Design 3(3-0)  Rationale supporting and methods of conducting recreation programs in a wide variety of public, private, voluntary and commercial recreation agencies.  (S)

 

  EXHP 483 Coaching and Officiating Baseball 2(2-0)  Techniques and strategy of coaching and officiating baseball.  (*)
Methods of Rhythmic Activities   Coaching and Officiating Soccer
EXHP 243 Methods of Rhythmic Activities 2(2-0)  Fundamentals of folk, square, and social dance; emphasis on the teaching techniques involved in basic dance styles and rhythms. (S)

 

  EXHP 484 Coaching and Officiating Soccer 2(2-0)  Techniques and strategies of coaching and officiating soccer.  (*)
Motor Learning and Development   Recreation Facility Design/Management
EXHP 245 Motor Learning and Development 3(3-0)  Applied analysis of motor learning and motor development principles and theories throughout the human life span. (S)

 

  REC 485 Recreation Facility Design/Management 3(3-0)  Presentation of basic elements of design and management of recreational facilities, taking into account the interaction between natural resources and man-made structures.  Prerequisites: EXHP 101, junior or senior level standing or permission of instructor. (S)

 

Challenge Course Leadership    
REC 249 Challenge Course Leadership 2(2-0)  This course is designed to teach knowledge, skills, and methods necessary to facilitate challenge course programs in a variety of setting for specific client groups.  (F,S)    
     
     

Required Support Courses - 7 hours

CIS 100 - Intro to Word and Windows    
CIS 103 - Powerpoint and Web Publishing    
CIS 104 - Excel Spreadsheets    
BIOL 224 - Anatomy and Physiology II    
BIOL 224L - Anatomy and Physiology Lab II    
     

General Education 36 hours

Humanities 9 hours    
SPCOM 103 - Speaking and Listening    
History 3 hours    
     
Social Sciences 6 hours    
PSYCH 151 - Introduction to Human Development    
     
Natural and Physical Science 8 hours - Must include 2 labs    
EXHP 162 / 162L - Personal Health / Personal Health Lab
BIOL 223 / 223L - Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology Lab I
     
Written Communication 6 hours    
Eng 101 - English Composition I    
Eng 102 - English Composition II    
     
Quantitative Reasoning 3 - 4 hours    
Math 121 - College Algebra    
     
Courses outside the major must be at least 20 hours  -  must include 8 upper division hours if 19 were taken in emphasis
     
Total Hours 120
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