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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

This section of the Catalog includes course descriptions, listed alphabetically by discipline. The descriptions provide information on course numbers, titles, the level of instruction, credit, course sequence, content, and prerequisites as shown in the following example:

CHE 2100 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry

5
(4 + 2)
Prerequisite: CHE 1100
A study of the elements of organic and biological chemistry. This course satisfies requirements for nursing programs and other fields requiring a survey of organic and biological chemistry.

The first three to four letters, called the course subject code, represent the area of study or discipline, e.g., CHE represents chemistry. The course number follows the course subject code, e.g., 2100. The first digit in a four-digit course number designates the level of instruction. Only courses numbered 1000 or above will be included in credits toward a degree. Courses with numbers up to and including 1999 are primarily for freshmen, 2000 through 2999 primarily for sophomores, 3000 through 3999 primarily for juniors, and 4000 through 4999 primarily for seniors. In general, students should not take courses above the level of their class (based upon semester hours earned), but they may do so at one level above if they have the specified prerequisites. In special cases, students may be permitted to take courses more than one level above that designated for their class if they obtain the permission of their advisor and of the faculty member teaching the course and if they meet the prerequisite requirements. Following each course number is the semester hours of credit. As an example, CHE 2100-5 is a freshman-level, five-credit course. After the course number and is the course title, which is followed by the number of credit hours (5) and a second set of numbers in parentheses indicating the division of time between lecture, laboratory, field experience, or—in music—performance. The first number represents the number of lecture hours each week of a 15-16 week semester; the second number indicates the number of laboratory, shop, or field hours; and the third (in music) represents performance hours. For example, CHE 2100 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry has four hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory each week. Lecture hours equate one hour per week of contact to one credit hour; laboratory experience equates two hours of contact per week to one credit hour. Therefore, CHE 2100, 5(4+2) would earn five hours of credit—four for lecture and one for laboratory work. Course descriptions provide a summary of the content of the course. If there is a prerequisite that must be met before a student can register for the course, this information is listed above the course description. Attributes, such as Multicultural, General Studies, or Guaranteed Transfer, are listed after the course description.  A list of courses being offered in a given semester, instructors, class meeting times, and locations is described in the Class Schedule located on Metro State’s Web site (http://www.mscd.edu).
 
  

  • HPL 1880 - Tai Chi Level I

    2(1 + 2)

    This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the 25 basic movement forms and concepts of Tai Chi, an ancient form of Chinese physical exercise and mental concentration. Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise that provides practical application to movements in daily life with an emphasis on meditation, strength, flexibility and aerobic training.
  

  • HPL 1890 - Tai Chi Level II

    2(1 + 2)

    This course is designed for students already familiar with the content of Tai Chi Level I. Tai Chi Level II completes the 108 movement forms and concepts begun in Tai Chi Level I and covers advanced movements through expanded amplitude, direction, and complexity.
  

  • HPS 1600 - Introduction to Human Performance and Sport

    2(2 + 0)

    This is an introductory course for K-12 Physical Education majors and minors. The course orients students to campus resources and how to access those resources. In addition students are introduced to the expectations and processes for teacher licensure. Students will become acquainted with the historical and philosophical foundations of physical education.
  

  • HPS 1601 - Introduction to Teaching Physical Education

    3(3 + 0)

    This is an introductory teaching course for Human Performance and Sport majors. students will be introduced to K-12 physical education standards, pedagogical skills, and reflective practice to guide instruction. Students will learn terminology specific to planning and teaching along with various initial concepts of practical physical education teaching methods. The importance of the historical and philosophical foundation of physical education is also explored.
  

  • HPS 1623 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

    3(3 + 0)

    This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the diverse field of sports medicine and a survey of common activity related injuries. Topics include injuries to the upper extremity, lower extremity, head, spine, and internal organs. The athletic injury assessment process and treatment and therapeutic protocols will be discussed. This course is one of the gateway courses to the Athletic Training Education Program but open to all students.
  

  • HPS 1640 - Physical Fitness Techniques and Programs

    2(1 + 2)

    This course is designed to provide the student basic skills, practice, and theory in physical fitness. Major components of muscle strength, muscle endurance, cardiovascular pulmonary endurance, flexibility and body composition are discussed in detail. Exercise prescription skills, administration skills, and leadership skills are enhanced through active participation in conditioning activities.
  

  • HPS 1650 - Methods of Teaching Physical Activity and Fitness Education

    3(3 + 0)

    This course covers methods of teaching physical activity and physical fitness techniques for the K-12 Physical Education major. It is designed to develop the skills, strategies and presentation techniques necessary to effectively teach the principles of physical activity and fitness education in a physical activity and/or classroom setting. Students will also learn the skill associated with exercise prescription, exercise testing, and testing administration.
  

  • HPS 1665 - Methods of Teaching Outdoor Education

    3(3 + 0)

    This course is intended for Human Performance and Sport majors. The course covers outdoor education experiences and methodology for the K-12 physical education concentration. Topics will include an array of outdoor and adventure education activities throughout various seasons.
  

  • HPS 1670 - Curricular Aspects of Elementary Physical Education

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HPS 1601

    This course is intended for Human Performance and Sport majors.  It is a course designed to acquaint students with theories, rationale, activities and materials used to teach physical activities and rhythms to children at the elementary school level.
  

  • HPS 1680 - Curricular Aspects of Secondary Physical Education

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HPS 1601

    This course is intended for Human Performance and Sport majors.  The course is designed to acquaint students with theories, rationales, activities, and materials used to teach physical activities to students at the secondary school level.
  

  • HPS 2010 - Methods of Teaching Team Activities

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HPS 1601

    This course covers various methodologies of teaching team activities for the K- 12 Physical Education major. It is designed to develop the teaching skills, strategies and presentation techniques necessary to effectively teach a variety of team activities. Students will also learn the skills associated with performance analysis, classroom management, and teacher feedback as they relate to team activities.
  

  • HPS 2040 - Methods of Teaching Individual/Dual Activities Level I

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HPS 1601

    This course covers various methodologies of teaching individual and dual activities for the K-12 Physical Education major. It is designed to develop the teaching skills, strategies, and presentation techniques necessary to effectively teach a variety of the selected activities. Students will also learn the skills associated with performance analysis, classroom management, and teacher feed back as it relates to individual/dual activities.
  

  • HPS 2050 - Sport Industry

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing

    This survey course is designed for the HPS professional who desires a career in the professional sport setting, commercial sports industry including sales, promotions, marketing, and sport arena facility operations.
  

  • HPS 2060 - Emergency Rescue/First Responder & CPR

    3(3 + 0)

    This course is designed for the professional and layperson to prepare them in emergency response and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for infants, children and adults.
  

  • HPS 2070 - Sport Venue Operations

    3(3 + 0)

    This course is designed for the HPS professional who wants to work in sport venue operations areas such as ticket operations, facility maintenance, security, traffic flow, financing, staffing, and day-of-game procedures.
  

  • HPS 2080 - Physical Education Lab for the Elementary Teacher

    1(0 + 2)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: ART 2040 or MUS 2040

    This laboratory course enables students to apply the content and methods of physical education, including the Colorado Model Content Standards for Physical Education, to elementary curriculum planning, implementation, and assessment. This is a course designed to acquaint students with theories, rationale, activities, and materials used to teach physical activities to children at the elementary school level. Appropriate methods for integrating physical education into the elementary curriculum will be explored.
  

  • HPS 2090 - Methods of Teaching Individual/Dual Activities Level II

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HPS 2040

    This course covers various methodologies of teaching individual and dual activities for the K-12 Physical Education major. The students will learn skill themes, movement concepts, and advanced locomotor and manipulative skills as they relate to individual/dual activities. Additionally, this class will focus on teaching styles and pedagogical concepts important to diversity (culture, race, gender, etc) and exceptionality (physical, emotional, mental and developmental abilities).
  

  • HPS 2130 - Health and Physical Education for Elementary Teachers

    2(2 + 0)

    This course provides prospective early childhood and elementary teachers with a basic background in elementary school health and physical education programs. Students will learn the health and physical education content appropriate for elementary school children.
  

  • HPS 2160 - Water Safety Instructor Certification

    3(2 + 2)

    Prerequisite: American Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving Certification or Lifeguard Training Certification

    This course studies the methods of teaching water safety, skill analysis, and correction. Course leads to Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification. Field experience assignments will be a required part of the class.
  

  • HPS 2220 - Foundations of Athletic Health Care

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HPS 1623

    Corequisite: HPS 2221

    This course is designed to provide a study of prevention, recognition, and treatment of various athletic injuries as well as specific issues relating to the profession of athletic training. The objectives of this course address specific athletic training competencies and proficiencies. This is one of the sequential professional preparation courses in the Athletic Training Education Program.
  

  • HPS 2221 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience I

    2(1 + 5)

    Prerequisite: HPS 1623

    Corequisite: HPS 2220

    This is a clinical course for athletic training majors, addressing specific athletic training clinical proficiencies. This course is the first in the sequence of six clinical courses, each to be taken with the required Corequisite. The emphasis of this course is on clinical skills involved with the management of various athletic injuries/illnesses, taping, splinting, and wound care.
  

  • HPS 2440 - Dance Production

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSL 1310, HSL 1330, or Permission of instructor

    This course is designed to take the dance student through the steps necessary for creating a dance performance. Stage lighting, costumes and makeup, props, management, and promotion are part of this course.
  

  • HPS 2720 - Fundamentals of Coaching

    2(2 + 0)

    Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Level I General Studies course requirements

    This is an entry-level course designed to meet requirements for a three-year letter of authorization for coaching in the state of Colorado. It will provide an introduction to the various technical aspects of coaching.(General Studies—Level II, Social Sciences)
  

  • HPS 2790 - Pathology of Athletic Injury/Illness

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HPS 1623

    This course discusses the mechanical, physiological, and pathological aspects of athletic injury/illness. Emphasis is placed on parameters most important in understanding common pathological conditions associated with athletic injury/illness. Pharmacological interventions of these conditions are also discussed.
  

  • HPS 2860 - Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HPS 2220

    Corequisite: HPS 2861

    This course will familiarize the athletic training student with the fundamental aspects and operational components necessary for the application of various therapeutic modalities employed in sports medicine. Theoretical rationale, clinical applications of, and clinical decision- making regarding the various modalities will be emphasized. This is one of the sequential professional preparation courses in the Athletic Training Education Program.
  

  • HPS 2861 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience II

    2(1 + 5)

    Prerequisite: HPS 2221

    Corequisite: HPS 2860

    This is a clinical course for athletic training majors, addressing specific athletic training clinical proficiencies. This course is the second in the sequence of six clinical courses, each to be taken with the required Corequisite. The emphasis of this course is on the clinical application of various therapeutic modalities and the principles of sound clinical decision making.
  

  • HPS 2890 - Personal Training: Concepts and Applications

    2(2 + 0)

    Prerequisite: Must be a sophomore level (or later) HPS major

    This class is designed to help students learn the business of personal training, as well as to give them the tools to train all types of clients effectively. Class discussion, lectures, hands-on training, demonstration, and field trips will help students get a greater awareness of what it takes to be an excellent trainer.
  

  • HPS 3000 - Health Programs in Human Performance and Sport

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HES 1050

    This course is intended to give the prospective professional in human performance and sport a foundation in health education including content for health and safety instruction, promotion of healthful living, and an understanding of health services and programming. An overview of the school health program/health instruction, health services, and healthful school environment is also presented.
  

  • HPS 3100 - Sport Industry Media Operations

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HPS 2050 or Permission of instructor

    This class is designed for business or sport professionals seeking employment in sport industry operations and large event facilities. Media, business, journalism, marketing and public relations will be explored with content tailored specifically for the operations and facilities of the sport industry. Weekly topics will emphasize the roles of the individual media, (print, broadcast, and electronic) in sports operations and successful large facilities event planning.
  

  • HPS 3300 - Anatomical Kinesiology

    3(2 + 2)

    Prerequisite: BIO 2310 or acceptable human anatomy course, and satisfactory completion of Level I General Studies course requirements

    This course is a study of the musculature of the human body and the basic mechanics of human motion. Analysis of joint movement and muscular involvement in various physical activities will be emphasized. The application of the basic principles of physics to the analysis of human motion will be examined. Additional emphasis will be placed on the relevance of this analysis to teaching effectiveness and rehabilitation programs.(General Studies—Level II, Natural Science)
  

  • HPS 3340 - Physiology of Exercise

    3(2 + 2)

    Prerequisite: BIO 2320, or acceptable human physiology course, HPS 1640, and all Level I General Studies course requirements

    This course introduces the student to the physiological response of individuals to exercise as well as the application of these responses to sports medicine, rehabilitation, and general fitness. The laboratory provides experiences that demonstrate the underlying theoretical constructs that govern physiological responses to exercise.(General Studies—Level II, Natural Science)
  

  • HPS 3400 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: EDS 3110 or EDS 3130; and EDS 3120 or EDS 3140

    This course is a companion course to and must be taken concurrently with HPS 3410. The course teaches students how to convert content, theory and conceptual aspects of academic and professional teacher education into standards-based instruction through assignments, assessments, management plans, and teacher work samples. Students plan and microteach lessons integrating Colorado Model Content Standards and collaborate to develop interdisciplinary lessons that link physical education to reading and mathematics. Students design a variety of models of instruction and approaches to classroom management to support learner’s growth toward Performance Based Standards for Colorado Teachers.
  

  • HPS 3410 - Field Experience in Secondary Physical Education

    2(0 + 4)

    Prerequisite: EDS 3110 or 3130; and EDS 3120 or EDS 3140

    This course is a companion course to and must be taken concurrently with HPS 3400. This course integrates the content, theory, and conceptual aspects of academic and professional teacher education in a 60-hour standards-based field experience in secondary physical education. This field experience provides the pre-student teaching candidate opportunities in school settings to demonstrate their developing teaching competencies and extends opportunities to implement and assess integrated lessons that promote student achievement. Students apply principles of teaching and classroom management to make appropriate decisions for diverse groups of learners and to adjust approaches for secondary physical education students with special needs.
  

  • HPS 3460 - Measurement and Evaluation in Human Performance and Sport

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: Completion of Level I General Studies requirements

    This course is required for all majors in the HPS teacher tracks programs. It is designed to help students to learn how to measure and evaluate performance in physical education classes. Particular attention is given to using computer software for analyzing measurement data.
  

  • HPS 3500 - Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: EDS 3110 or EDS 3130; and EDS 3120 or EDS 3140

    This course is a companion course to and must be taken concurrently with HPS 3510. The course teaches students how to convert content, theory and conceptual aspects of academic and professional teacher education into standards-based instruction through assignments, assessments, management plans, and teacher work samples. Students plan and micro-teach lessons integrating Colorado Model Content Standards and collaborate to develop interdisciplinary lessons that link physical education to reading and mathematics. Students design a variety of models of instruction and approaches to classroom management to support learner’s growth toward Performance Based Standards for Colorado Teachers.
  

  • HPS 3510 - Field Experience in Elementary Physical Education

    2(0 + 4)

    Prerequisite: EDS 3110 or EDS 3130; and EDS 3120 or EDS 3140

    This course is a companion course to and must be taken concurrently with HPS 3500. This course integrates the content, theory, and conceptual aspects of academic and professional teacher education in a 60-hour standards-based field experience in elementary physical education. This field experience provides the pre-student teaching candidate opportunities in school settings to demonstrate their developing teaching competencies and extends opportunities to implement and assess integrated lessons that promote student achievement. Students apply principles of teaching and classroom management to make appropriate decisions for diverse groups of learners and to adjust approaches for elementary physical education students with special needs.
  

  • HPS 3700 - Psychology of Coaching

    2(2 + 0)

    The psychology of coaching various sports. An in-depth study of motivation of the athlete and how the athlete responds under given conditions.
  

  • HPS 3720 - Science and Art of Coaching and Athletic Administration

    3(3 + 0)

    This course covers principle aspects of coaching pedagogy and the organizational and planning techniques necessary for successful coaching.
  

  • HPS 3780 - Fitness Programs for Special Populations

    2(2 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HPS 1640

    Discusses ways to adapt fitness programs to meet the needs of people with special exercise requirements such as diabetes, asthma, emphysema, coronary disease and pregnancy.
  

  • HPS 3830 - Upper-Body Injury Evaluation

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HPS 2790, HPS 2860

    Corequisite: HPS 3831

    This course introduces the athletic training student in the injury evaluation process associated with upper body athletic injuries. Emphasis is placed upon the injury history, observation, palpation of specific anatomical structures, and range of motion, strength, and functional testing leading to specific injury recognition. This is one of the sequential professional preparation courses in the Athletic Training Education Program.
  

  • HPS 3831 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience III

    2(1 + 10)

    Prerequisite: HPS 2861

    Corequisite: HPS 3830

    This is a clinical course for athletic training majors, addressing specific athletic training clinical proficiencies. This course is the third in the sequence of six clinical courses, each to be taken with the required Corequisite. The emphasis of this course is on the clinical skills applied to the evaluation techniques involved with upper-body athletic injuries.
  

  • HPS 3850 - Lower-Body Injury Evaluation

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HPS 3830

    Corequisite: HPS 3851

    This course introduces the athletic training student in the injury evaluation process associated with lower body athletic injuries. Emphasis is placed upon the injury history, observation, palpation of specific anatomical structures, and range of motion, strength, and functional testing leading to specific injury recognition. This is one of the sequential professional preparation courses in the Athletic Training Education Program.
  

  • HPS 3851 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience IV

    2(1 + 10)

    Prerequisite: HPS 3831

    Corequisite: HPS 3850

    This is a clinical course for athletic training majors, addressing specific athletic training clinical proficiencies. This course is the fourth in the sequence of six clinical courses, each to be taken with the required Corequisite. The emphasis of this course is on the clinical skills applied to the evaluation techniques involved with lower-body athletic injuries.
  

  • HPS 3990 - Field Experience in Human Performance and Sport

    3-Jan(0 + 2-4-6)

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

    Provides opportunities for students to gain practical experience assisting in the conduct of sports-type and recreation activities with community agencies, schools, and the college. Includes K–12 licensure.
  

  • HPS 4200 - Community Fitness Testing and Program Planning

    3(2 + 2)

    Prerequisite: HPS 3340 (HPS 4680 suggested)

    This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to conduct laboratory fitness assessments, evaluate test results and develop exercise prescriptions. In addition, the student will be expected to become knowledgeable about the promotion and marketing of fitness programs.
  

  • HPS 4500 - Motor Learning and Development

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: Completion of Level I General Studies requirements

    The focus of this course will be an examination of motor learning principles and their role in the developmental stages of individuals. Emphasis is placed on the various aspects of perceptual motor control and environmental factors affecting skill acquisition.
  

  • HPS 4600 - Organization, Administration and Curriculum of Human Performance and Sport

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: Senior standing, HPS 1600, and satisfaction of Level I and II General Studies course requirements

    This course is designed to teach curriculum design and concerns and the organizational and administrative policies and procedures for developing, conducting, and administering programs in human performance. This is a senior experience course and is required of HPS teaching preparation majors (K-6, K-12, Secondary) and Sport & Allied Fields concentration.(Senior Experience)
  

  • HPS 4620 - Adapted Human Performance and Sport Activities

    3(2 + 2)

    Prerequisite: completion of Level I General Studies course requirements

    This course teaches students how to adapt human performance and sport activities to the physically and mentally impaired in school and community settings. This course offers 30 hours of field experience in selected setting for HPS majors and minors.
  

  • HPS 4660 - Legal Liability for Physical Educators, Coaches and Administrators

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: some coaching and/or formal courses (six hours) in human performance and sport, recreation professions, or health

    This is an elective course designed to inform physical education teachers, coaches, and administrators of the implications and responsibilities of a legal nature involved in school or recreation activity and competitive programs. The purpose of the course is to prepare teachers, coaches, athletes and/or administrators to deal with and understand basic concepts and trends of law.
  

  • HPS 4680 - Advanced Exercise Assessment Techniques

    3(2 + 2)

    Prerequisite: HPS 3340

    This course is designed to acquaint the student with the maintenance of exercise laboratory equipment and its use in evaluating physiological capabilities during exercise. Provides experience with physiological testing using laboratory equipment, as well as on-site visitations to other laboratory settings.
  

  • HPS 4750 - Upper-Body Injury Rehabilitation

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HPS 3830, HPS 3850

    Corequisite: HPS 4751

    This course will address the fundamental aspects and components of upper-body athletic injury rehabilitation programs. Emphasis will be placed on design and implementation of specific therapeutic exercise programs. This is one of the sequential professional preparation courses in the Athletic Training Education Program.
  

  • HPS 4751 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience V

    3(1 + 15)

    Prerequisite: HPS 3851

    Corequisite: HPS 4750

    This is a clinical course for athletic training majors, addressing specific athletic training clinical proficiencies. This course is the fifth in the sequence of six clinical courses, each to be taken with the required Corequisite. The emphasis of this course is on the clinical skills applied to the rehabilitation techniques involved with upper- and lower-body injuries.
  

  • HPS 4770 - Lower-Body Injury Rehabilitation

    2(2 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HPS 4750

    Corequisite: HPS 4771

    This course will address the fundamental aspects and components of lower-body athletic injury rehabilitation programs. Emphasis will be placed on design and implementation of specific therapeutic exercise programs. This is one of the sequential professional preparation courses in the Athletic Training Education Program.
  

  • HPS 4771 - Athletic Training Clinical Experience VI

    3(1 + 15)

    Prerequisite: HPS 4751

    Corequisite: HPS 4770

    This is a clinical course for Athletic Training majors, addressing training clinical proficiencies. This course is the sixth in the sequence of six clinical courses, each to be taken with the required corequisite. The emphasis of these courses is on the mastery of pertinent practical skills directly related to the athletic training profession as designated by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Programs (CAATE).
  

  • HPS 4840 - Comparative Fitness Programs

    2(2 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HPS 1640, HPS 3340

    This course explores (1) current trends, issues, and environments in adult fitness management, (2) comparison of selected popular fitness and evaluation programs and, (3) certification programs and employment available for adult fitness personnel. This course will provide opportunities for on-site visitations, as well as practical experience with different fitness programs.
  

  • HPS 4850 - Seminar in Athletic Training

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HPS 4750, Senior standing, completion of all major courses except for HPS 4770

    This course is designed to synthesize athletic training knowledge and proficiencies with athletic health care administrative concerns. Additionally, the application of professional development issues, professional behaviors, and research within the field of athletic training will be examined. This is the capstone course for athletic training majors.(Senior Experience)
  

  • HPS 4870 - Internship for Athletic Training

    10(1 + 27)

    Prerequisite: Senior standing, completion of all courses in major curriculum, 275 GPA, and satisfaction of Level I and II General Studies course requirements

    This internship is designed for Athletic Training Emphasis majors to provide experience in both a clinical and competitive setting. Graded as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.(Senior Experience)
  

  • HPS 4880 - Internship for Adult Fitness

    10(1 + 27)

    Prerequisite: Senior standing, completion of all courses in the major curriculum, 275 GPA, and completion of Level I and II General Studies course requirements

    This course is designed for adult fitness majors to provide a practical experience in the adult fitness field. Graded as Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.(Senior Experience)
  

  • HPS 4890 - Internship for Sport Industry Operations

    10(1 + 27)

    Prerequisite: senior standing, major in HPS, completion of all courses in the major curriculum, 2.75 GPA, completion of Level I and II General Studies course requirements

    This course is designed for majors in human performance and sport who elect to have a practical experience in the sport industry operations concentration. Graded as Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory.(Senior Experience)
  

  • HSL 1020 - Skills and Methods of Teaching Weight Training

    2(1 + 2)

    This course is intended for HPS majors and minors. It is designed to acquaint the student with the basic skills, methods, and techniques necessary to be a competent exercise leader in the area of resistance training. Emphasis will be placed on understanding selection of appropriate teaching progressions.
  

  • HSL 1030 - Skills and Methods of Teaching Physical Activities for Special Populations

    2(1 + 2)

    This course is intended for HPS majors and minors. The emphasis of this course is on sport and motor programs for special populations and programs related to those individuals with physical, mental, or multiple disabilities as well as the aging population. This course will include opportunities for experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating existing sports and physical activity programs for the disabled.
  

  • HSL 1250 - Adaptive Aquatic Programs

    2(1 + 2)

    Prerequisite: Current ARC WSI certification

    This course acquaints the student with various adapted aquatic programs and methods of teaching the mentally and/or physically disabled. The course leads to Red Cross Adaptive Aquatic certification.
  

  • HSL 1310 - Skills and Methods of Teaching Modern and Jazz Dance

    2(1 + 2)

    This course is intended for HPS majors and minors. It is designed to prepare the student to teach jazz or modern dance at the beginning or intermediate level and to select appropriate musical accompaniment for the class.
  

  • HSL 1330 - Skills and Methods of Teaching Improvisation and Choreography

    2(1 + 2)

    Prerequisite: Minimum 1 semester ballet, jazz, or modern dance or instructor’s Permission and two years of dance experience

    This course presents the basic elements of dance. Students explore and create dance movements in order to arrive at finished choreographic studies and they will develop techniques and methods related to improvisation and choreography that will enhance their teaching skills.
  

  • HSL 1340 - Skills and Methods of Teaching Rhythms for Special Populations

    2(1 + 2)

    This course emphasizes skills for the development, implementation, and evaluation of rhythmic activities for the handicapped in recreation and rehabilitation programs. The course will also cover a variety of adapted dance, and movement techniques for the auditorially and visually impaired, emotionally disturbed, physically handicapped, mentally handicapped, and the aged.
  

  • HSL 1420 - Activity and Fitness Programs for the Elderly

    2(1 + 2)

    This course emphasizes skills for the development, implementation and evaluation of activities and fitness programs for older persons in various settings. This course will include opportunities for observation and involvement with various recreation agencies or health care facilities in the Denver area.
  

  • HSL 1430 - Camping for Special Populations

    2(1 + 2)

    This class will provide information concerning methods and techniques applicable to camps for special populations and to outdoor recreational outings.
  

  • HSL 1440 - Skills and Methods of Teaching Stress Management

    2(1 + 2)

    This course is designed to provide the prospective teacher with an understanding of the elements of stress-induced conditions as well as provide a means by which students in this class will become capable of teaching their students how to effectively relieve stressful conditions.
  

  • HSL 1500 - Human Performance, Sport and Leisure Studies: Variable Topics

    2(1 + 2)

    These courses are required for human performance and sports and recreation professions majors and minors to meet departmental skill requirements in various physical behaviors. They also cover methods of teaching and field experience assignments. All HSL 1500 courses include a cognitive component with written and reading assignments, testing, and assigned laboratory activities.
  

  • HSP 1010 - Introduction to Human Services and Community Resources

    4(4 + 0)

    This class provides an overview of the Human Services Profession. Students examine the attitudes, values, and skills crucial for becoming an effective Human Services Professional. Understanding and working with various populations and cultural groups are essential for those working in Human Services. This course will examine various types of human service programs, research, program evaluation and current best practices in Human Services. Students will survey a variety of client populations and agencies.
  

  • HSP 1110 - Introduction to Disabilities

    4(4 + 0)

    This course enables students to acquire an appreciation for, and sensitivity towards, the capabilities, limitations and challenges of individuals with disabilities throughout their life span.
  

  • HSP 1470 - Addictive Experiences: Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll

    3(3 + 0)

    How much is too much in the addictive lifestyles in contemporary America? This course provides an examination of the balance between theories of addiction and the addictive experiences. It also focuses on the process of developing healthy habits and nonaddictive lifestyles. This is an elective course for students NOT pursuing a drug/alcohol emphasis and for nonmajors. It is not counted as a required elective for drug/alcohol emphasis students.
  

  • HSP 2010 - Principles of Nonprofit Organization Administration

    3(3 + 0)

    This course is designed to provide the student with a general knowledge of the creation, organization, and systems administration of a wide variety of nonprofit organizations.
  

  • HSP 2020 - Small Group Dynamics: Theory and Experience

    4(4 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 1010

    This course introduces the basic theories of small groups through experiential learning to develop skills and strategies for effective group participation and leadership. The universality of feelings and concerns are shared so that one can recognize the dynamics of interpersonal interaction, predict dynamics accurately, demonstrate effective leadership skills, and learn to exercise control of the group process and interaction in small-group situations.
  

  • HSP 2030 - Theory and Practice of Counseling

    4(4 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 1010; or permission of instructor

    This course familiarizes  students with major theoretical approaches to counseling and psychotherapy and basic interview techniques. Emphasis will be placed on introducing behavioral intervention techniques common to most behavioral therapies. Students examine and practice effective interviewing skills and learn how to gather essential information about clients using the fundamental theories of counseling and psychotherapy.
  

  • HSP 2040 - Family Systems

    4(4 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 1010, HSP 1040 and HSP 2030

    This class provides a brief review of family systems and the roles of family members in traditional and nontraditional families. The theoretical basis of family therapy modalities that serve as guidelines for therapy is described.
  

  • HSP 2070 - Pre-Field Placement Seminar

    1(1 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 1010; or permission of instructor

    The Pre-Field Placement Seminar is designed to support student success in human services field placement experiences. Students will learn what to expect from and how to prepare for a field placement as well as develop a resume and participate in a mock interview process. Students will engage in an active learning process to begin to define their own learning goals and relate those goals to the selection of an appropriate field placement site.
  

  • HSP 2080 - Human Services Practicum I

    8(0 + 21)

    Prerequisite: All Level I General Studies Courses
    HSP 1010, HSP 2330, HSP 2070
    HSP 2020 or HSP 2010
    HSP 2030 or HSP 3000


    This practicum provides a beginning field experience in a human service agency or setting. In addition to the field service hours, students participate in an interactive seminar that supports the effectiveness of student learning at the placement site and allows students to apply theoretical knowledge learned in the core human services curriculum to real life situations and experiences. Students participate in a variety of hands-on activities to develop clinical and/or nonprofit management skills depending on the nature of the placement. Prerequisites: All Level I General Studies Courses, HSP 1010, HSP 2330, HSP 2070 and HSP 2020 or HSP 2010 and HSP 2030 or HSP 3000
  

  • HSP 2090 - Human Services Practicum II

    8(0 + 21)

    Prerequisite: All Level I General Studies Courses
    HSP 1010, HSP 2330, HSP 2070
    HSP 2020 or HSP 2010
    HSP 2030 or HSP 3000


    This practicum provides a beginning field experience in a human service agency or setting. In addition to the field service hours, students participate in an interactive seminar that supports the effectiveness of student learning at the placement site and allows students to apply theoretical knowledge learned in the core human services curriculum to real life situations and experiences. Students participate in a variety of hands-on activities to develop clinical and/or nonprofit management skills depending on the nature of the placement. Prerequisites: All Level I General Studies Courses, HSP 1010, HSP 2330, HSP 2070 and HSP 2020 or HSP 2010 and HSP 2030 or HSP 3000
  

  • HSP 2110 - Inclusive Community Services for People with Disabilities

    3(3 + 0)

    This course prepares students to facilitate the successful integration of people with significant disabilities into community employment, education, living and recreation activities. It presents strategies for effective service design and implementation.
  

  • HSP 2330 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Human Services

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 2030, ENG 1010, ENG 1020

    This course provides a basic understanding of the legal and ethical issues in the human services profession and provides an opportunity for students to apply standards from the code of ethics as well as laws in situations that often arise in agencies providing case management and counseling.
  

  • HSP 3000 - Community Change in Human Services

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 1010 or Permission of instructor

    This course reviews the theories and techniques of organizing groups to promote change in the community, and the role community organizers and other human service professionals play in community change. The course examines several distinct contexts for change and why and how change occurs or fails to occur. Strategies and tactics for promoting change are also included.
  

  • HSP 3040 - Brief Therapy for Couples

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 2040 or Permission of instructor

    Students will study the counseling of persons involved in emotionally intimate relationships from the perspective of childhood experiences with parents or other primary caretakers. Topics covered will include the influence on the clients of emotional abandonment, childhood wounds, male and female issues, and the tendency to project unmet childhood needs onto adult relationships. Counseling interventions to improve the communication skills of couples will be addressed.
  

  • HSP 3070 - Advanced Behavioral Analysis

    3(3 +0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 2030

    This course explores applications of the scientific method, the principles and the technology of behavior analysis to understand, explain, and change human behavior.
     
  

  • HSP 3100 - Program Management for Human Services Professionals

    3(3 +0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 1010 and HSP 2010; or permission of instructor

    This course is designed to provide the Human Services student with knowledge of the management functions in a human service program or organization.  Students will examine the role of human service agencies in the community, and their systems of planning, staffing, financing, supervising, and evaluation.
  

  • HSP 3210 - Organizational Stability for Nonprofits

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 2010 or Permission of instructor

    This course will examine the internal and external factors that affect short- and long-term function of the nonprofit organization. Special emphasis will be placed on organizational life cycles and use of strategic planning to ensure long-term sustainability.
  

  • HSP 3220 - Conflict Resolution and Decision Making

    2(2 + 0)

    Prerequisite: At least junior standing or Permission of instructor

    This course will focus on the nature, analysis, and management of conflict and the use of negotiating skills in leadership situations.
  

  • HSP 3230 - High Risk and Offender Youth

    4(4 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 2050, HSP 2060, or Permission of instructor

    This course is designed to provide an overview and analysis of differential theory and approaches to working with high risk and offender youth who are alcohol- and drug-involved. Special emphasis will be given to the role of community, family and youth-specific risk and protective factors. Prevention of not only alcohol and drug problems, but other serious contemporary youth issues, such as violence, teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, suicide, and school drop-out, will be addressed. An overview of multiple and sometimes fragmented service delivery systems will be provided. Special topics will also include multicultural issues, intervention techniques, and innovative alcohol- and drug-treatment approaches found to be particularly effective with this population.
  

  • HSP 3260 - Survey of the High-Risk Youth Integrated Services and Treatment Network

    2(2 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 3230 or Permission of instructor

    This is an advanced course designed to introduce the potential youth advocate counselor to the range of issues, services, and systems involved in the care and treatment of high-risk youth including: alcohol and drug treatment; mental health; education; social services; law enforcement; vocational/employment; and others. The course focus is on understanding and building interdisciplinary partnerships on behalf of youth in a variety of professional contexts. An emphasis is on learning to work effectively across and between systems as well as within them.
  

  • HSP 3400 - Pharmacology of Drugs and Alcohol

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: Satisfaction of Natural Science General Studies requirements including BIO 1000 or Permission of instructor

    This is a course in the composition, classification, effects, uses, and abuses of drugs and alcohol. Students learn the ways that psychoactive substances impact the central nervous and immune systems. Related social and political issues are integrated into the course content.
  

  • HSP 3420 - Family Function and Dysfunction

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 2020, HSP 2030, and HSP 2330; or permission of instructor

    This class explores the impact of family systems on resolving and/or treating the problems of one or more family members.  Change in individual functioning and performance requires adjustments in the role and function of other system members. Students will identify the ways in which a family operates as a self-regulating system through which equilibrium is maintained. Role expectations and rules (spoken and unspoken) resulting from interactions within the family and within the wider society will be described and assessed to determine potential ways of enhancing the life experience for all family members.
  

  • HSP 3430 - Addictive Behaviors

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 1040 and HSP 2030

    This course provides a detailed study of specific addictive behavior patterns and the most common treatment methods. The range of addictions studied includes a variety of non-substance-using behaviors, such as gambling and eating disorders, as well as addictions involving substances. This course will help students clarify a theory of addiction, gain knowledge about the etiology of specific addictions and be introduced to current treatment approaches utilized in the field.
  

  • HSP 3450 - Crisis Intervention

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 2030 and HSP 2040

    This course focuses on crisis intervention. Course work is designed to give the student an opportunity for competencies development, and increased understanding of emergency procedures and therapeutic interventions.
  

  • HSP 3460 - Addiction, Immunity, and Infectious Diseases

    2(2+ 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 2030 or Permission of instructor

    This course emphasizes diseases and health issues including communicable and sexually transmitted diseases that are most likely to affect addicted individuals. This course addresses health issues found among individuals who might abuse mind-altering chemicals. Students perform risk assessments and prepare educational materials for clients. Satisfactory completion of this course meets the infectious disease course requirement for Colorado Certified Addiction Counselor I (CAC I).
  

  • HSP 3470 - Counseling the Substance Abuser

    4(4 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 1010 and HSP 2030; or Permission of instructor

    This course is specifically oriented to assessing and counseling the addicted client. Course work is designed to provide the trainee with knowledge of and experience in applying the fundamentals of research, evidence-based treatment, client assessment, treatment planning, client records, and individual counseling skills. Satisfactory completion of the course will meet the requirements for Principles of Addiction Treatment, Client Record Management, and Addiction Counseling Skills for Colorado Addiction Counselor Certification and Domestic Violence Counselor Certification.
  

  • HSP 3480 - Applied Counseling Skills

    2(2 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 2030 or Permission of instructor

    Restriction: This course prepares students to provide individual counseling in human behavioral health services. The course will review counseling techniques and provide an opportunity to practice intervention skills with other students. The course focuses on demonstrating and receiving feedback on level two counseling skills. Satisfactory completion of the course will meet the Colorado Certified Addiction Counselor III (CAC III) advanced course requirement and may also be applied toward Domestic Violence Approved Provider required training.
  

  • HSP 3490 - Multicultural Issues in Human Services

    4(4 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 2030 and satisfaction of Level I General Studies course requirements; or permission of instructor

    This course stimulates students’ awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity in the United States.  Students learn about the effects of historical oppression of African, Asian, European, Hispanic, and Native American people.  This course will also examine the trauma and impact of bias, prejudice, and discrimination based on gender, disabilities, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and age.  Emphasis is placed on awareness of cultural diversity in professional interactions.(General Studies—Level II, Social Sciences; Multicultural)
  

  • HSP 3500 - Domestic Violence: Patterns of Relationship Abuse

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 2030 or HSP 3420; and HSP 2330; or permission of instructor

    This course explores the behavior patterns between individuals and within families where domestic violence occurs.  The course examines relationship patterns through the study of victims, perpetrators, and children within the family. Socialization patterns, developmental stages, and psychopathological states, which impact violence between partners and family members, are explored, along with treatment issues and approaches.
  

  • HSP 3510 - Development and Administration of Volunteer Programs

    3(3 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 2010; or permission of instructor

    This course will examine the history, growing trends, and future of the volunteer sector. The changing patterns of volunteering, including the retirement of Baby Boomers and the increase of Millennials in the workforce, will be addressed.  Students will be provided with a basic understanding of the characteristics, responsibilities and obligations in the design and support functions of a volunteer program.
  

  • HSP 3560 - Motivational Interviewing

    2(2 + 0)

    Prerequisite: HSP 2030 or Permission of instructor

    This course describes the change process in clients and prepares the counselor to identify readiness for change. Students are taught interviewing skills specific to various stages of recovery and relapse. The focus of the process taught is to minimize or avoid resistance and to promote essential changes in substance abuse or domestic violence clients.
 

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