Course Listing For Health and Human Performance Courses

This course offers practical insights on successful student-athlete conduct and academic standards at Bellevue University. Fundamental knowledge and physical skills of a sport are enhanced. Prerequisite: Current Bellevue University Student-Athlete.

This course examines various characteristics necessary for team success and components needed for academic success at Bellevue University. Prerequisite: Current Bellevue University Student-Athlete.

This course examines the elements needed for success as a student-athlete. Included are the ethical principles within a code of conduct, a plan for academic success, and knowledge of various strategies within a sport. Prerequisite: Current Bellevue University Student-Athlete.

This course is designed to assist in the development of individual characteristics and competitive tactics associated with team success. An additional focus is placed on career goals and paths. Prerequisites: HHP 119, HHP 120, and HHP 121

This course is designed to provide an overview of the rules, skills, and techniques needed to officiate team sports such as baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Opportunities to apply concepts gained in the course are provided through practical experiences.

This course provides an overview of the health and human performance field. Elements related to physical activity, such as fitness, sport, and physical education are examined. An introduction to various career opportunities within the health and human performance industry is provided, along with an opportunity to explore those careers further through off-campus experiences.

This course examines the importance of lifetime wellness and nutrition. Topics include the value of nutrition, weight management, stress management, and exercise. An emphasis is placed on learning how to evaluate and improve wellness patterns.

This course addresses psychological aspects of sport performance such as learning, motivation, leadership, team interactions, and mental training. Application of these concepts will further enhance understanding and development of techniques leading to improved performance.

This course examines both unit and individual lesson plans focused on developing fundamental skills, knowledge of sport rules, and lifetime activities at the middle school level. Emphasis is placed on learning to create, and implement, unit and individual lesson plans.

This course examines both unit and individual lesson plans focused on developing fundamental skills, knowledge of sport rules and game strategies, and lifetime activities at the high school level. Emphasis is placed on learning to create, and implement, unit and individual lesson plans focused on activity rules and strategies.

This course focuses on the anatomical structure and the physiological functions of the human body. As a foundational course, it places emphasis on the structural organization of the human body and on the functions and interdependence of the various body systems.

This course examines the necessary knowledge and skills a first responder utilizes in an emergency to help sustain life and minimize pain until medical help arrives. Additionally, the consequences of injury or sudden illness are explored. Upon completion of this course the option to receive an American Red Cross First Aid Card and Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Card is provided. Automated External Defibrillator certification also is included.

This course is designed to provide both practical and theoretical insights into the coaching and administrative aspects of organized sport. Emphasis is placed on developing a philosophical foundation for athletic coaching.

This course addresses the responsibilities and skills of the athletic trainer, including health and wellness strategies for teams, evaluation and care of injuries, and applications of taping techniques to prevent injuries. Prerequisite: HHP230

This course provides students with an understanding of how the human body responds to exercise and exercise programs. Emphasis will be placed on the basic physiological mechanisms to exercise and the training adaptations that occur to the human body, the role of nutrition on human performance and the health benefits of exercise and training across the life span. Students will have the opportunity to apply effective exercise physiological concepts to develop an exercise prescription. Prerequisite: HHP230

This course examines adaptive aspects in both the physical education and sport environments. An emphasis is placed on the application of concepts in program organization and individual adaptations.

The course provides students with the knowledge of common diseases and injuries which affect body functions throughout the lifespan. Special populations considered include CVD, pulmonary, metabolic, elderly, and pregnancy. Health risks for various conditions are considered, including risk classification and management. Prerequisite: HHP 310

This course analyzes the movements of the human body and the fundamental principles of movement affected by muscle function. Students will apply the principles of muscle function and movement to improve performance. Prerequisite: HHP230

This course is designed to provide an application based approach to the coaching and administrative aspects of organized sport. Emphasis is placed on collegiate coaching and the application of various aspects of coaching such as budgeting, practice planning, and recruiting.

This course focuses on the principles of exercise testing and prescription based on current American College of Sports Medicine recommendations for healthy individuals and special populations. Exercise prescription for a variety of conditions most commonly found in the general population are considered, including pregnancy, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, metabolic diseases and neurological disorders. Prerequisite: HHP 310 Exercise Physiology

The course utilizes situation-based learning and the conceptual model of human performance to explore motor learning and development. The application of motor learning principles and theories enhances understanding and provides an opportunity to further develop facilitation skills for the development of motor movements.

This course examines successful management concepts of a physical education program. An emphasis is placed on creating a safe and effective learning environment, curriculum planning and implementation, assessment, and professional behaviors.

This course focuses on the use of exercise physiology and motor learning concepts to manage fitness plans and goals. The use of proper exercise techniques, nutrition, and energy systems for maximizing performance is examined. Emphasis is placed on the use of assessments and program design to optimize performance. Opportunities to learn standards for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) are included. Prerequisite: HHP230 , HHP310, and HHP350

This course examines physical education teaching methods and activities at the elementary level. Emphasis will be placed on curriculum planning, implementation, and assessment in order to meet the needs of elementary children.

The internship course consists of educational work experience in an environment related to Health and Human Performance. Knowledge learned through academic experiences is applied and hands-on experiences are gained. Professional skills are developed and refined. Work expectations are contracted with the site-supervisor and faculty sponsor. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing (60 credit hours completed),18 credit hours completed in the major, and a 2.5 GPA in the major – Permission of Health & Human Performance Program Director is required.