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30 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.

HPE 212Foundations of Health and Physical Education2

The basic physiological, psychological, and sociological principles and historical foundations.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
HPE 223Applied Kinesiology I - Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics4

The study of the structure, function and physiology of the human body as related to physical activity, exercise, and sports.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
HPE 225Applied Kinesiology II - Exercise Physiology4

The study of the acute and chronic effects of exercise on the human body.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
BIOL 291 or HPE 223 . Credits: 4
HPE 235Motor Behavior3

Motor learning, development and control theories and applications.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
HPE 240Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries3

Prevention of injuries, bandaging, and the treatment of basic injuries in varsity athletics.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
HPE 253Team Sports3

Methods and teaching a Sport Education curricular model for team sports.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Health and Physical Education majors only. Credits: 3
HPE 255Mental and Emotional Health3

Strategies to properly and effectively manage emotional health and stress.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
HPE 256Physical Education Pedagogy3

Foundational pedagogy course designed to develop knowledge of effective instruction in physical education.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
HPE 305Adventure-Based Learning3

Adventure-based learning and wilderness leadership. Use of games, initiatives, trust, and challenge/peak experiences in educational settings.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
HPE 311Evaluation & Assessment in Health & Physical Education3

Assessment in K-12 health and physical education, including tests of fitness, skill, and motor performance, measuring the cognitive and affective domains, and grading procedures.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
HPE 312Health Education Pedagogy3

Comprehensive health education including a philosophy and strategies for teaching comprehensive health education, and study of selected topics related to personal and community health problems.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
HPE 320Performance Testing and Prescription3

The purpose of this course is to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the techniques used in performance testing and prescription for athletes.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
HPE 325Risky Behaviors and the Teenage Brain3

Examines the teenage brain and risky behaviors. Provides strategies for the instruction of risky behavior prevention for teachers and those in healthcare.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
HPE 345Pedagogy of Children’s Movement3

Elementary physical education pedagogy including instruction in teaching dance and other movement skills.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
HPE 256 . Credits: 3
HPE 346Educational Dance and
Subject
HPE
Type
course
Edition
2023-2024
Source
www.wcu.edu
HPE 350Current Trends in Health3

Incidence, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of leading community health issues; addictions; individual, family, and community effects; positive mental health as a deterrent.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
HPE 354Lifetime Sports & Activities2

Methods, materials, and skills used in teaching lifetime sports.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
HPE 355Fitness Concepts3

This course is designed as practical application of fitness, wellness, and conditioning concepts. The student will be actively engaged in planning program design for others.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
HPE 358Applied Nutrition: From Theory to Practice3

This course bridges foundational nutrition science with practical application. Students will examine the principles of human nutrition, nutrient metabolism, and dietary assessment, then apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios such as meal planning for various populations and public health initiatives. Emphasis is placed on developing evidence-based strategies for promoting health and preventing disease through nutrition.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
HPE 360Sexual Health3

Topics related to sexual health - sexual anatomy and physiology, conception and birth, sexually transmitted infections, reproductive system cancers, birth control, variations in sexual behavior.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
HPE 364Lifetime Sport & Physical Activity
Subject
HPE
Type
course
Edition
2023-2024
Source
www.wcu.edu
HPE 365Exercise Design for Older Adults3

This course will provide students with an understanding of the role physical activity plays in increasing health, wellness, and decreased disability as a person ages.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
HPE 370Exercise Physiology4

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding and application of physiological functions as they apply to human movement and exercise performance and optimal health.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
BIOL 291 and BIOL 292 . Credits: 4
HPE 375Psychosocial Aspects of Sport & Physical Activity3

The psychological and sociological aspects of sport and physical activity as they relate to individuals, cultural values, and societal institutions.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
HPE 424Health and Physical Education for the Exceptional Child3

Overview of current concepts and trends in adapted physical education. Topics include: legal rights, disabilities, assessment, planning, and physical activities for exceptional children. 3 Lecture, 1 Lab.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
HPE 256 or permission of instructor. Credits: 3
HPE 425Internship I Seminar3

Seminar supporting Intern I. Topics include lesson planning, classroom management, teaching methods, and student assessment in Health and Physical Education for grades K-12.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Professional Education Sequence.
Corequisite
HPE 488 . Credits: 3
HPE 430Responsive Classroom Management for Health & Physical Education3

The course provides teacher candidates with the opportunity to learn the characteristics of and the strategies for successful classroom management in the health and physical education setting. Topics include social & emotional learning, teaching personal & social responsibility, identifying community assets, evaluating and analyzing management behaviors and decisions of the teacher, adverse childhood experiences, and trauma, bullying, safety, resiliency, and basic classroom and behavior management strategies. Social learning theory, sociocultural theory, and responsive teaching will serve as the foundation of the course.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to Teacher Education. Credits: 3
HPE 488Health & Physical Education Internship I1

A part-time internship in health and physical education.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Professional Education Sequence.
Corequisite
HPE 425 . Credits: 1
HPE 489Health & Physical Education Internship II9

A 15-week internship in physical education instruction.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
9
Credits (max)
9
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Professional Education Sequence.
Corequisite
HPE 496 . Credits: 9
HPE 496Internship II Seminar3

Supports interns during their second internship. Preparation for licensure, effective teaching and professional practice are covered in depth.

Subject
HPE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission to the Professional Education Sequence.
Corequisite
HPE 489 Credits: 3

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