ENGL 1101  English Composition I

3 Credits

A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exposition, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of research skills.

ECON 1000  

Credits

Description not available

General Education Core Curriculum Institutional Priorities

3 Credits

BLCK 1102 or AMST 1102 or ASIA 1102 or COMM 1100 or GWST 1102 or LALS 1102 or LDRS 2300 or PAX 1102 or ISD 2700 or POLS 2401 or RELS 1102

General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science II (1 of 2)

4 Credits

SCI 1101 or GEOG 1112K or GEOG 1113K or (CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L) or (CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L) or (CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L) or (CHEM 1152 and CHEM 1152L) or (PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L) or (PHYS 1112 and PHYS 1112L) or (PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L) or (PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L) or (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L)

General Education Core Curriculum Mathematics and Quantitative Skills

3 Credits

MATH 1001 or MATH 1101 or MATH 1111 or MATH 1113 or MATH 1190 or STAT 1401

ENGL 1102  English Composition II

3 Credits

A composition course that develops writing skills beyond the levels of proficiency required by ENGL 1101, that emphasizes interpretation, and evaluation, and that incorporates a variety of more advanced research methods.

WELL 2000  

Credits

Description not available

General Education Core Curriculum Arts and Humanities

3 Credits

ART 1107 or DANC 1107 or MUSI 1107 or TPS 1107

General Education Core Curriculum Social Science

3 Credits

CRJU 1101 or GEOG 1101 or PSYC 1101 or SOCI 1101 or STS 1101 or ANTH 1102 or ECON 2106

General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science II (2 of 2)

3 Credits

SCI 1102 or ANTH 1105 or GEOG 1110 or GEOG 1112K or GEOG 1113K or GEOG 1125 or CHEM 1151 or CHEM 1151L or CHEM 1152 or CHEM 1152L or CHEM 1211 or CHEM 1211L or CHEM 1212 or CHEM 1212L or PHYS 1111 or PHYS 1111L or PHYS 1112 or PHYS 1112L or PHYS 2211 or PHYS 2211L or BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107L or BIOL 1108 or BIOL 1108L

POLS 1101  American Government

3 Credits

This course examines the institutions and processes of American government and Georgia State government. Global comparisons are made between the governments of the U.S. and other modern nation-states.

HPAL 2100  Intro Health & Physical ActLdr

3 Credits

This course serves future HPAL professionals by introducing theories and factors associated with youth success in schools, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, recreation/community agencies, military settings, land grant extension services/programs, and other arenas where a focus on youth is established. This course will cover youth development, leadership, and current issues facing youth with an emphasis on positive outcomes and skill development through a dynamic learning environment.

General Education Core Curriculum Technology, Mathematics, and Science I

3 Credits

STAT 1401 or DATA 1501 or MATH 1113 or MATH 1160 or MATH 1179 or MATH 1190 or MATH 2202

General Education Core Curriculum Political Science and US History

3 Credits

HIST 2111 or HIST 2112

Area F Lower division elective (1 of 2)

3 Credits

@ 1@ or @ 2@

EDUC 2120  Explore Socio-Cultural Perspec

3 Credits

Given the rapidly changing demographics in our state and country, this course is designed to equip future teachers with the fundamental knowledge of understanding culture and teaching children from diverse backgrounds. Specifically, this course is designed to examine 1) the nature and function of culture; 2) the development of individual and group cultural identity; 3) definitions and implications of diversity, and 4) the influences of culture on learning, development, and pedagogy.

HPAL 2250  Anatomy & Physiology HPAL

3 Credits

This course is an examination of the structure and function of the major body systems, with emphasis on the muscular, skeletal, and cardio-respiratory systems role in human movement and physical activity.

HPAL 3200  Motor Learning & Development

3 Credits

This course addresses current theories and priniciples of motor learning and motor development. Topics include individual differences in motor abilities, information processing, sensory contributions to skilled performance, principles of motor control, and fundamental locomotor skills/movements from a developmental perspective.

HPAL 3020  Teaching Games and Sports

3 Credits

This course will combine two approaches to teaching games and sports. The Sport Education and Tactical Games approaches will prepare students to facilitate the learning and management of games and sports in a variety of settings including schools, sport leagues, and recreation facilities that promote sport participation.

Area F Lower division elective (2 of 2)

3 Credits

@ 1@ or @ 2@

HPAL 3010  Tech in Hlth & Phys Actv Ldrs

3 Credits

This course will explore current trends in technology for a variety of disciplines within the field of health and physical activity, including physical education, health education, coaching, and recreation. Sport and fitness technology provides students with foundations that make up the use, understanding, and application of technology in the different fields that are emerging within the sport and fitness industry. The future professional workforce in teaching, coaching, and recreational industries is evolving as technology advances.

HPAL 3100  Behav/Psych Aspects Phys Activ

3 Credits

This course is an examination of behavioral and psychological factors affecting performance in physical education, physical activity, and sports. Emphasis is on the impact of these factors on performance and the teaching/learning process. Topics will include leadership, motivation, group cohesion, social facilitation, arousal/anxiety, cognitive processes, competition, cooperation, and performance enhancement.

HPAL 3050  Coaching Principles

3 Credits

Basic understanding of the theoretical and practical applications of the sport science areas of physical education related to coach?ing. Current issues and topics addressing the principles and problems of the prospective interscholastic coach including coaching phi?losophy, pedagogy, sport psychology, sport medicine and sport physiology. Students successfully completing the course may be?come certified as a Leader Level Coach by the American Coaches Effectiveness Program.

General Education Core Curriculum Social Science

3 Credits

HIST 1100 or HIST 1111 or HIST 1112

Related Studies (1 of 5) see catalog for course options

3 Credits

COMM 3@ or COMM 4@ or HS 3@ or HS 4@ or LDRS 3@ or LDRS 4@ or PHE 3@ or PHE 4@ or PSYC 3@ or PSYC 4@ or SOCI 3@ or SOCI 4@ or ISD 3@ or ISD 4@ or ORGC 3@ or ORGC 4@ or IPE 3@ or IPE 4@ or INED 3@ or INED 4@ or IHS 3@ or IHS 4@

HPAL 3252  Measurement Eval for HPAL

3 Credits

An overview of the purposes and forms of assessments used in health and physical activity programs. Emphasis includes the study of authentic assessments as opportunities for student learning as well as instructional tools for effective teaching. Topics include assessments of knowledge and skill acquisition, long-term athletic development, general athletic assessments, sport-specific testing batteries, skill-related and health-related fitness tests, reporting and interpreting assessment results, and validity and reliability of assessment instruments.

HPAL 3300  Contemporary Health Issues

3 Credits

This course examines the physical, psychological, and social health factors related to personal wellness and contemporary health issues.

HPAL 3140  Youth Fitness Develop & Assess

3 Credits

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary to assist diverse populations in the development of health and skill-related fitness. Students will learn the scientific theories behind youth training, apply them to the design of effective programs that maximize creativity, engagement, and fun, and reflect upon contemporary issues that affect youth fitness development.

General Education Core Curriculum Arts and Humanities

3 Credits

ENGL 2110 or ENGL 2120 or ENGL 2130 or ENGL 2140 or PHIL 2010 or FL 1001 or WLC 1002 or WLC 2209

Related Studies (2 of 5) see catalog for course options

3 Credits

COMM 3@ or COMM 4@ or HS 3@ or HS 4@ or LDRS 3@ or LDRS 4@ or PHE 3@ or PHE 4@ or PSYC 3@ or PSYC 4@ or SOCI 3@ or SOCI 4@ or ISD 3@ or ISD 4@ or ORGC 3@ or ORGC 4@ or IPE 3@ or IPE 4@ or INED 3@ or INED 4@ or IHS 3@ or IHS 4@

HPAL 3340  Applied Anatomy Physi for HPAL

3 Credits

This course examines the principles of biomechanics and exercise physiology as they relate to the motor performance and physical fitness levels of children and youth. The course will focus on the application of concepts to all concentrations in the Health and Physical Activity Leadership Program.

HPAL 3600  Child & Adolescent HealthIssue

3 Credits

This course is designed to explore the dynamic factors affecting the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents. Students will examine changing patterns of adolescent health behaviors, strategies to promote health literacy, approaches to youth development, and evidence-based youth programming in schools and communities.

HPAL 3393  Practicum in Yth Activ Ldrshp

3 Credits

A senior-level youth activity leadership experience designed for candidates in the Youth Activity Leadership Concentration. Candidates will be assigned as an intern (assistant) who will work under the supervision of an experienced organization leader at a recreation or a youth program. This is a field-based practicum that will provide candidates with practical experiences in planning and implementing plans and strategies while working with youth within various organizations.

HPAL 3250  Family Health & Sexuality

3 Credits

This course focuses on the historical, sociological, physiological, and educational perspectives of family living and human sexuality.

Related Studies (3 of 5) see catalog for course options

3 Credits

COMM 3@ or COMM 4@ or HS 3@ or HS 4@ or LDRS 3@ or LDRS 4@ or PHE 3@ or PHE 4@ or PSYC 3@ or PSYC 4@ or SOCI 3@ or SOCI 4@ or ISD 3@ or ISD 4@ or ORGC 3@ or ORGC 4@ or IPE 3@ or IPE 4@ or INED 3@ or INED 4@ or IHS 3@ or IHS 4@

HPAL 3330  SportFirstAid Injury Prevent

3 Credits

This course addresses the essential concepts and principles of first aid and injury prevention in sports and recreational activities. Students will examine common and severe injuries to learn the appropriate treatment methods. Students will learn common first aid techniques and many first aid myths will be addressed. Theory, practice, and application for safety, injury prevention, and care to include the American Red Cross First Aid/ Adult & Pediatric CPR & AED (ARC FA/CPR/AED).

HPAL 4950  Capstone in Yth Activ Ldrshp

6 Credits

In this course, students gain insights into the best practices for Youth Activity Leadership (YAL). Students will integrate and synthesize knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values from the array of courses taken in the YAL Concentration as they engage in their internships. The insights will occur through extensive observations, working as an intern, reading assignments, and through in-depth research on fundamental skill(s), plans, or strategies for leading youth.

Related Studies (4 of 5) see catalog for course options

3 Credits

COMM 3@ or COMM 4@ or HS 3@ or HS 4@ or LDRS 3@ or LDRS 4@ or PHE 3@ or PHE 4@ or PSYC 3@ or PSYC 4@ or SOCI 3@ or SOCI 4@ or ISD 3@ or ISD 4@ or ORGC 3@ or ORGC 4@ or IPE 3@ or IPE 4@ or INED 3@ or INED 4@ or IHS 3@ or IHS 4@

Related Studies (5 of 5) see catalog for course options

3 Credits

COMM 3@ or COMM 4@ or HS 3@ or HS 4@ or LDRS 3@ or LDRS 4@ or PHE 3@ or PHE 4@ or PSYC 3@ or PSYC 4@ or SOCI 3@ or SOCI 4@ or ISD 3@ or ISD 4@ or ORGC 3@ or ORGC 4@ or IPE 3@ or IPE 4@ or INED 3@ or INED 4@ or IHS 3@ or IHS 4@