22 courses with the subject HPE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
For freshmen and sophomores majoring or minoring in physical education or kinesiology Survey of trends in the field of physical education. History, present philosophy and objectives are examined. Professional publications in the field are analyzed.
Skills and knowledge necessary to give aid to victims of trauma or sudden illness. Red Cross first aid and CPR certifications available. University of Northwestern – St. Paul Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 . . . . . . . 4 cr FIN4995 Finance Internship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (PQ: BUS3835 or consent of faculty supervisor, and internship registration form) Supervised work experience related to student’s major. Students may enroll for this course at various times as their schedules permit. Note: This course is designated as repeatable and may be repeated three times after the original taking of the course. See page 26 for note regarding internships. . . . . 1 cr GST4095 Intent to Register for an Academic Internship . . . . . 1–14 cr (PQ: Faculty advisor approval) This course indicates a student’s intent to register for an academic internship. It is to be used for students that intend to secure an academic internship, but will not have secured the internship prior to the deadlines required for financial aid and/or athletic eligibility. . . . . . . . . . . 1 cr . . . . . . 2 cr GEO1015 World Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . An analysis of the global perspective of peoples and places in a political and economic geographical context. Topics include the study of the various geographical regions of the world with attention paid to the particular aspects of each region’s peoples, cultures and economic development. . . . . . . .
This course will explore the current knowledge, attitudes and contemporary issues in family, social and sexuality education and prepare future professionals for family life and sexuality education at the K–12 level. The course is intended to help students increase their knowledge of sexuality, relationship principles and the ability . . . . . . 1 cr to educate and promote sexual and family health. There will be an emphasis on knowledge mastery, curriculum design, educational materials and implementation methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 cr . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 cr . . . . 3 cr . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This course is an introduction to teaching group exercise. A foundation of information about fitness and principles of exercise necessary to teach group exercise will be explored. In addition, the students will have an opportunity to practice techniques and skills needed to teach a variety of formats of group exercise.
The theory and practice of skill analysis and instructional strategies in the teaching of soccer, flag football, team handball, lacrosse, basketball, softball and badminton.
The theory and practice of skill analysis and instructional strategies in the teaching of soccer, flag football, team handball, dance rhythms, lacrosse, basketball, softball, badminton, and group exercise.
The course examines the anatomical structures of human movement. Though basic knowledge of respiratory, endocrine, digestive, integument and urinary systems will be covered, emphasis is placed on understanding the functional anatomy. A majority of the study will be of the circulatory, neuromuscular, skeletal and articular systems and their relationship to human movement, exercise and sport. The course is designed as a complementary course to the mechanics of human movement known as Biomechanics.
A study of personal and community problems in selected physical, emotional, social, spiritual and mental areas.
Nutrition needs throughout the life cycle; the relationship between the quality of diet and diseases; an understanding of the present knowledge of nutrient requirements, functions and availability for optimum health and fitness.
Theoretical and practical foundations of coaching. Topics include coaching philosophies, leadership techniques, skill analysis, practice design, motivational approaches and administrative issues.
A study of the determinants of health behavior, factors influencing health behavior, health behavior theories and application methodology will be outlined. Contemporary models to plan health education programs will also be discussed.
Techniques, rules, problems and procedures in officiating high school basketball, volleyball and baseball.
A study of exceptional physical and mental conditions that affect body movement and motor development. Course material will also cover techniques and principles directed to a teacher or trainer of fitness and sport for special populations and/or students with physical disabilities. University of Northwestern – St. Paul Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
This course covers the basic knowledge and skill sets of a sport and health manager to current trends and issues in the management industry. This course provides the principle and theory for students as they study and prepare for a variety of sport and health management careers. The major themes within this course include principles of management, marketing, financial and economic, legal, ethical, sales, facility, event and career preparation. Best practices and principles applied to the organization and administration of for-profit and nonprofit sport and health programs.
A study of existing methods of evaluation for physical education programs with consideration given to techniques of test administration and the organization and interpretation of test data.
(PQ: HPE2005) Advanced first aid training techniques.
(PQ: HPE2005 or concurrently enrolled) Theory and practice of taping and rehabilitation techniques. The role of coaches in care of injuries will be studied.
(PQ: EDU2215; for K–12 Physical Education & Health majors only) This course provides teachers with the competencies and knowledge needed to teach school health education. An examination of the school health program, national health education curricula, national health education standards and pedagogy and teaching resources in health education will form the focus of the course. . . . . 4 cr
(PQ: BIO1009 or BIO1011) A study of the physiological effects which muscular activity and exercise have upon the human body. Laboratory experiments, diagnostic techniques and methods will be integrated with principles and theory. . . . . 2 cr
(PQ: BIO3157 or HPE2175) Mechanics of body movement, principles of leverage, application of muscular forces and the analysis of physical skills.
Current practices and principles applied to problems of organization and administration of curricular and extracurricular programs in physical education and sport. . . . 2 cr HPE4305 Health and Fitness Evaluation and Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . 2 cr (PQ: HPE3376) The professional preparation in the fitness field as well as the theory and practice of evaluating physical fitness for the purpose of prescribing cardiovascular, flexibility and strength training exercise to all age groups, both healthy persons and those with medical concerns. 4 cr . . . . . . . . 1 cr . 2 cr . . . . . . . . . . . 4 cr
OCE = ORAL COMMUNICATION EMPHASIS.
Source: University of Northwestern-St Paul's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
