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| The department offers a teaching major with K-12 certification, a non-teaching major in athletic training, a non-teaching major with a recreation administration concentration and a non-teaching major Business Administration/Sports Management. The department also offers a teaching minor in secondary physical education, and non-teaching minors in health and sports science, athletic coaching and exercise science. Eligibility requirements for directed teaching or internship may be obtained from the department’s coordinator of each program. At least 18 hours in the major and 9 hours in the minor must be taken at Aquinas College. With the exception of the Athletic Training majors, students are required to maintain a 3.0 G.P.A. in their major with a minimum requirement of C- (or C for education majors) in any required course in the major. Specific grade requirements are listed on the advising sheet for the Athletic Training major courses. No more than three (3) courses in the major and two (2) courses in the minor may be taken as independent study. Upon successful completion of requirements, students receive a Bachelor of Science degree. |
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| Majors |
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| Minors - Teaching |
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| Minors - Non-Teaching |
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Course Descriptions: |
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| HE110 Special Topics/Activity (1) |
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| HE143 Intercollegiate Athletics (1) |
| Credit awarded to varsity athletes who participate in intercollegiate athletics. |
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| HE144 Intercollegiate Athletics (1) |
| Prerequisite: HE143 |
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| HE146 Nutrition, Exercise, Stress (3) |
| Study of nutrition, exercise, and stress. Activities will include personal fitness assessment,
active participation, and lecture and discussion. This course involves
both lecture and participation in exercises. |
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| HE149 Clinical Experience I (1) |
| Practical application of skills and clinical evaluation of lower extremity conditions.
Open to students in the Athletic Training Program only. Offered fall semester only |
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| HE157 Health Education - Community (3) |
| Study of local, state, and national programs; medical and self-care activities;
available resources, support services to meet health problems. |
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| HE158 Health Education - First Aid (3) |
| Introduction to theory and methods of first aid including CPR and other emergency
techniques and procedures. |
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| HE159 Introduction to Kinesiology Studies (3) |
| Philosophy, history, and theories of physical education and recreation; professional
preparation for the areas of teaching (K-12), recreation, sport management, and health. |
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| HE182 Pilates/Activity (1) |
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| HE183 Fencing/Activity (1) |
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HE185 Tennis I/Activity (1)
Offered fall semester only |
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| HE 200 Surface Anatomy (2) |
This course is designed to introduce prospective allied health professionals to the bones and landmarks, joints and movements, and the muscles of the human body. Offered every year in the fall semester.
Prerequisite: None |
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| HE242 Sports Techniques and Research (3) |
Designed to provide prospective physical education and recreation educators
with instruction, practice, and participation in the fundamental rules, skills, terminology,
and strategies of the sports most often taught in physical education
classes K through 12. Special emphasis is placed on the research process
needed to become knowledgeable and able to instruct unfamiliar sports.
Observation/teaching hours required.
Prerequisite: EN201 or permission of instructor. Offered fall semester only |
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| HE245 Sports Officiating (1) |
| Techniques and methods of officiating basketball, football, track and field, baseball
and softball, soccer or volleyball; study of rules and strategies of officiating;
Michigan certification available. These courses will be offered on a rotating basis. |
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| HE249 Clinical Experience II (1) |
| Practical application of skills and clinical evaluation of upper extremity conditions.
Open to students in the Athletic Training Program only. Offered spring semester only. |
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| HE250 Physiology of Exercise (4) |
| Study of the physiological responses to exercise and sport. Emphasis on neuromuscular,
cardiovascular, respiratory systems and their adaptation to training.
Lab required. Not recommended to take concurrently with HE256.
Prerequisites: BY150 or BY155 or BY160. Offered fall semester only. |
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| HE 251 Nutrition for Sport (3) |
| An introduction to the basic principles of nutrition with an emphasis on the role that nutrition plays in the physiological response to exercise in sport. This includes the composition of pre, during and post physical activity meals, the role that nutrients play in performance, disordered eating, and food as an ergogenic aid. Offered fall semester only. Prerequisites: None |
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| HE256 Kinesiology (4) |
| Study of skeletal, joint, and muscular systems in the human body; analysis of
muscular-skeletal movement applied to exercise, sports, and dance skills. Not
recommended to take concurrently with HE250.
Prerequisites: BY150 or BY155 and BY156 or BY160. Offered spring semester only. |
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| HE 257 Therapeutic Exercise (2) |
| This course is designed to educate students in the role that therapeutic exercise plays in the successful return of athletes to sports. Prerequisite: HE 354. Offered spring semester only. |
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HE261 Coaching of Basketball (2)
Offered spring semester odd years only |
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HE262 Coaching of Volleyball (2)
Offered fall semester odd years only |
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HE263 Coaching of Baseball/Sof tball (2)
Offered fall semester even years only |
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| HE264 Coaching Football (2) |
| Offered fall odd years |
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HE265 Coaching of Track/Field (2)
Offered spring semester even years only |
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HE266 Coaching of Soccer (2)
Offered fall semester odd years only |
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| HE 279 Great Lakes Sailing/Activity (1) |
| Additional fees required. |
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| HE280 Weight Training/Activity (1) |
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| HE281 Aerobic Fitness/Activity (1) |
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| HE282 Beginning Yoga/Activity (1) |
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| HE 283 Tai Chi I/Activity (1) |
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HE284 Folk and Square Dance/Methodology (2)
Offered spring semester even years only. |
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HE285 Soccer/Activity (1)
Offered fall semester odd years |
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HE286 Softball/Activity (1)
Offered fall semester even years only |
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HE287 Volleyball/Activity (1)
Offered fall semester odd years |
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HE288 Basketball/Activity (1)
Offered spring semester odd years only |
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HE289 Gymnastics (2)
Offered fall semester only |
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| HE290 Golf/Activity (1) |
| Additional fees required. Offered fall semester only |
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| HE292 Bowling/Activity (1) |
| Additional fees required. Offered spring semester only. |
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| HE294 Conditioning I (2) |
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| HE295 Conditioning II (2) |
| Prerequisite: HE294. |
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| HE310 Special Topics (3) |
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| HE332 Promoting and Funding Sport and Recreation (3) |
| Administrative theory and philosophy, financial management and business procedures, facility planning and management and public relations, other aspects related to administration of recreation, athletic training, and sport management programs. Prerequisite: HE159. Offered spring semester only. |
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| HE349A Clinical Education III (1) |
| Practical application of skills and clinical evaluation of lower extremity
conditions. Only open to students in the Athletic Training Program. Offered spring semester only. |
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| HE349B Clinical Education III (1) |
| Practical application of skills and clinical evaluation of upper extremity
conditions. Only open to students in the Athletic Training Program. Offered spring semester only. |
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| HE350 Medical Aspects of Athletics/Physical Education (3) |
| Organized principles involved in theories of conditioning, prevention of injuries and procedures for handling emergency situations. Includes basic taping, evaluation and rehabilitation techniques. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisite: BY150 for non-Athletic Training majors. Additional fees may be required. |
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| HE352 Practicum I (2) |
| Work in Athletic Training room situation; experience with daily treatments and
taping of athletic injuries. Work may involve outside assignments.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status. |
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| HE354 Advanced Athletic Training (3) |
| Advanced study of athletic injuries with emphasis on pathologies of the musculoskeletal
and nervous system. The course also addresses techniques utilized
in the administration of Athletic Training services and Athletic Training education
programs.
Prerequisite: HE350 (grade of B or better), BY155 concurrent, permission of instructor. Offered fall semester only |
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| HE356 Therapeutic Modalities (2) |
This course is designed to educate students in the role that therapeutic modalities
play in successful return of athletes to sports.
Offered fall semester only
Prerequisite: HE350 or permission of instructor. |
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| HE357 Integrated Rehabilitation (2) |
Offered spring semester only.
Prerequisite: HE257, HE 356, or permission of instructor. |
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| HE358 Physical Education in the Elementary School (3) |
Characteristics of children (K-6), implications for physical activity; lesson planning,
organization of simple games, rhythmic activities, curricular development, skill themes, movement concepts, lead-up games to sport activities. Grade K-6
observation/teaching hours required.
Offered fall semester only.
Prerequisite: HE242, EN201 or permission of instructor. |
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| HE359 Outdoor Recreation (3) |
| Techniques of camp counseling, program organization; outdoor leadership skills,
and marketing of outdoor programs. Additional fees may be required.
Offered fall semester only. Prerequisite: HE159. |
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| HE360 Pharmacology and General Medical Conditions (2) |
| Course covers the general principles of pharmacology as they relate to the
practice of Athletic Training and exercise. Also included are discussions on
medical conditions and the effects of exercise on various common medical
problems.
Offered spring semester odd years.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. |
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| HE361 Group Exercise Leadership (2) |
| A leadership course for students interested in teaching group exercise classes
in a fitness setting. Course includes instruction on choosing exercise modalities,
cueing, transitions, and music selection and tempo. Preparation for certification
is included.
Prerequisite: HE281. |
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| HE362
Administration of Sport and Recreation
(3) |
| Administrative theory and philosophy, budgeting and business procedures, facility planning and logistics, risk management, inventory management, other aspects related to administration of recreation and sport. Prerequisite: HE159 and HE 332. |
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| HE363 Professional Tennis Management (3) |
| Administrative theory and practice specific to the recreation field of tennis instruction
and club management.
Prerequisite: HE159. |
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| HE364 Motor Learning and Motor Development (3) |
Designed to provide prospective physical educators, recreation educators, and
athletic trainers with the knowledge and understanding of human growth and
development, and motor learning needed to be successful in their professions.
Emphasis is placed on the stages of development from birth through early
adulthood. Emphasis is also placed on the theories of motor learning and how they relate to skill acquisition and refinement. We will also discus motor learning
as it pertains to recovery from sports injuries.
Offered spring semester only.. Prerequisite: HE242. |
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| HE365 Evaluation Procedures I (3) |
| Lower extremity muscle and joint testing for evaluation of athletic injuries.
Offered spring semester only. Prerequisite: HE354. |
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| HE366 Evaluation Procedures II (3) |
| Upper extremity muscle and joint testing for evaluation of athletic injuries. Offered fall semester only. Prerequisite: HE365. |
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| HE397 Internship (Variable) |
| Prerequisites for Athletic Training: HE149, HE249, HE350, HE354, HE355,
HE356, HE357 and approval of ATEP director. Internship experience will be
equipment-intensive in nature (i.e. working with a football team). Open to Seniors
only or by permission.
Prerequisites for Recreation: HE158, HE159, HE253, HE359. Junior or senior
status.
Prerequisites for Sports Management: BS201, BS202, HE158, HE159. Junior
or senior status. |
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| HE398 Readings in Kinesiology (Variable
1–4) |
| Individually negotiated program of readings on selected topic established by
contract between instructor and student. Contracts filed with Registrar.
Prerequisite: Approval of the chairperson. |
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| HE399 Independent Project (Variable 1–4) |
| Individually negotiated project of defined nature established by contract between
instructor and student. Contracts filed with Registrar.
Prerequisite: Approval of the chairperson. |
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| HE402 Ethics and the Law in Sports Management (3) |
| An examination of ethical and legal principles in sport that lead to situations,
problem solving and decision making in sport management.
Offered spring semester only. Prerequisite: HE159. |
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| HE 440 Senior Clinical Experience (6-12) |
Practical application of the clinical proficiencies and competencies introduced in the ATEP and applied in a real-world clinic setting. The SCE is to include an equipment -intensive setting. Only open to students in the Athletic Training program.
Prerequisite: Completion of HE 149, 249, 257, 349A, 349B, 350, 354, 356,, 357, 365, 366. |
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| HE449 Clinical Experience IV (1) |
| Practical application and clinical evaluation of skills introduced in the ATEP core
courses (HE356, HE357). Only open to students in the
Athletic Training program. Offered fall semester only |
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| HE450 Methods/Measurement in Secondary Physical Education (4) |
Theory and practice in teaching health education and physical education: lesson
planning, curricular development, grading, measurement, and evaluation
techniques used in secondary schools. Junior status required. Grades 7–12 observation/
teaching hours required. Offered spring semester only.
Prerequisite: HE159, HE242, EN201 or permission of instructor. |
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| HE452 Physical Activities for Special Populations (3) |
Games, rhythmic activities, developmental movement, perceptual motor activities
for children with handicapped conditions; focus on theory and practice of
mainstreaming.
Offered spring semester only.
Prerequisite: HE159, or permission of instructor. |
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| HE460 Athletic Training Capstone (2) |
| Course is open to Athletic Training majors in their last semester of the ATEP. All
topics will be covered in a culminating experience in preparation for a career in
Athletic Training. Prerequisites: Completion of all other courses in the Athletic
Training major. |
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| HE495 Elementary Directed Teaching (Variable) |
| (Department Advisor’s Approval) |
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| HE498 Secondary Directed Teaching (Variable) |
| (Department Advisor’s Approval) |
