30 courses with the subject HHP, 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.
HHP 100Responding to Emergencies1
This course is designed to educate individuals about their environment and personal habits in order to reduce their risk of injury and illness. The course will provide participants with the ability to recognize emergencies and the knowledge and skills necessary to help sustain life, minimize pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help is available. ***Course offered on two Saturdays as a 2 day intensive. This course has an additional fee. 1 Credit(s).
This course is designed to instruct students in anaerobic activities including; free weights, machines and resistance tubes and bands. 1 Credit(s). 2 Contact Hour(s).
An introduction to skills, playing strategy, rules and officiating mechanics of team sports such as volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball, baseball and football. 1 Credit(s). 2 Contact Hour(s).
An introduction to a variety of rhythmic, movement, and game activities that are developmentally appropriate for children, inclusive of those with special needs, and fun for adults. 1 Credit(s). 2 Contact Hour(s).
HHP 149249, 349, 449 - Selected Topics in Physical Education1-3
This course is designed to provide students opportunities to study specialized topics and timely issues in physical education through the parameters of a class. The topics courses typically provide elective credit in the Physical Education Program, and may be repeated if the topics are different. 1-3 Credit(s).
Will be stipulated in each topics course description.
HHP 153Cardiorespiratory Activities1
Combines sustained endurance exercise. Exercises are designed to condition the heart and lungs, tone muscles, and promote flexibility. 1 Credit(s). 2 Contact Hour(s).
[GSR] An introduction to the six dimensions of wellness: physical, psychological, spiritual, social, intellectual and environmental. The course content will focus on the health and wellness benefits of an active lifestyle and on healthy decision making. 3 Credit(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Global and Social Responsibility [GSR] requirement.
An introduction to the prevention, care, and evaluation of athletic injuries. Designed to teach a basic understanding of how to manage injuries on and off the field, with a look at special consideration of special injuries that are unique to athletics. This course has an additional fee. 3 Credit(s).
This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for a national certification exam in group fitness instruction. Topics include guidelines for instructing safe, effective, and purposeful exercise, essentials of the instructor–participant relationship, principles of motivation to encourage adherence in the group fitness setting, effective instructor- to-participant communication techniques, methods for enhancing group leadership, and the group fitness instructor’s (GFI’s) professional role. Certification test via ACE Fitness is at the student’s discretion. Cost of exam is $249 payable to ACE directly at time of registration. Cost and scheduling of test at the Roanoke Higher Education Center is the students responsibility. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
HHP 252Foundations of Health and Human Performance Professions3
An introductory course to the fields of physical education, including the allied fields of health, sports medicine, and exercise science. Professional opportunities will be explored, basic concepts will be addressed, and the history and philosophy of each allied field will be examined. 3 Credit(s).
This course is designed to give students the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam and become effective personal trainers. This course presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training® (ACE IFT®) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client’s unique health, fitness, and performance goals. The information covered by this course and the ACE IFT Model will help students learn how to facilitate rapport, adherence, self-efficacy, and behavior change in clients, as well as design programs that help clients to improve posture, movement, flexibility, balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular endurance and strength. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s).
HHP 206 Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
HHP 320Health and Physical Education for Children (Pre-K-6)3
A systematic approach to planning, organizing, teaching, and evaluating physical education for children. Emphasis will be placed on developmentally appropriate content standards/competencies, assessment methods and techniques, adaptive physical education, management, and use of technology. 3 Credit(s).
HHP 321The Physical Education Experience for Adolescents3
A systematic approach to planning, teaching, and evaluating physical education in middle and secondary schools. Emphasis will be placed on national content standards/competencies, evaluative methods and techniques, adaptive physical education, utilization of technology, and promotion of personal fitness/wellness. 3 Credit(s).
This course is designed to provide students with an experiential class in strength training. Students move through areas of the body and cover in detail muscles and anatomy associated and practice associated exercises, sets and reps, and overall volume calculations. This class is lecture and weight room. 3 Credit(s).
[QR] Study of the anatomical and mechanical fundamentals of human movement, a more specific form of kinesiology. Emphasis will be placed on the application of the fundamentals through analysis, assessment, and ultimately improvement of human performance. 3 Credit(s). 3 Contact Hour(s). This course has been identified in the General Education Curriculum as meeting the Quantitative Reasoning [QR] requirement.
HHP 340 - Biomechanics Course Session Cycle: Fall & Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
HHP 345Sport Psychology3
Provides students with an overview of concepts and principles essential to understanding the behavioral aspects of sport and exercise. Emphasis is given to the conceptual frameworks and the applied aspects of performing enhancement, mental skills, exercise behavior and motivation, social factors and psychology of injury. Applications are made to the athlete/participant, exercise leader, and sport coach. 3 Credit(s).
PSY 201 - General Psychology or PSY 211 - Human Growth and Development – Child and Adolescent Course Session Cycle: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Semesters Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
HHP 348Sports Nutrition3
Examines the nutritional needs and requirements of athletes. This course will integrate nutrient metabolism, nutrition science, and exercise physiology as it applies to sport performance, exercise and health. 3 Credit(s).
BIO 254 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I or BIO 255 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Course Session Cycle: Fall & Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every year
HHP 357Applied Exercise Physiology1
Applied Exercise Physiology is the clinical companion course for
BIO 254 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO 255 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Corequisite
HHP 355 - Exercise Physiology Course Session Cycle: Fall & Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
HHP 361Exercise Assessment and Prescription3
This course provides in-depth information of various concepts specifically related to exercise assessment and prescription for healthy persons. The course relies heavily on laboratory and field based measurement of cardiorespiratory fitness, pulmonary function, body composition, muscular strength and endurance. The course discusses and applies assessment results to exercise prescription. Students will work in small teams of no less than 3 or and no more than 4 persons to perform all class activities. 3 Credit(s).
HHP 206 - Introduction to Athletic Injuries Course Session Cycle: Fall Semester
HHP 400Advanced Exercise Science3
This course is designed to advance the knowledge and understanding of exercise science, including integration of exercise physiology and bioenergetics, biomechanics, motor control, as well as how they relate to the allied health professions. The course will be taken concurrently with the advanced exercise science lab to demonstrate many of the concepts and topics covered in the course. Course content will cover both basic and applied exercise science, and how these areas relate to improved health and optimal performance. This course will help prepare those students wishing to take the American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) certification exams. 3 Credit(s).
HHP 340 - Biomechanics or HHP 355 - Exercise Physiology Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester
HHP 401Methods for Teaching Health Education3
Provides students with an understanding of teaching elementary through secondary school age children and young adults. This course provides the fundamental teaching skills needed for successful teaching in elementary, middle and high school health education. 3 Credit(s).
The study of administrative principles and practices applied specifically to sport, including the management of personnel, programs, and facilities. Emphasis will also be placed on sport organizations and governance in sport at the professional, collegiate, high school, and amateur levels. 3 Credit(s).
This 4 credit course provides an overview of strength and conditioning. Emphasis is placed on exercise sciences (anatomy, exercise physiology, and biomechanics) and nutrition, exercise technique, program design, organization and administration, and testing and evaluation. Additionally, this course is designed to prepare students for the nationally accredited Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification exam. Students will register and take the certification exam through the NSCA. 4 Credit(s).
HHP 332 - Strength and Conditioning and Senior Status Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester Course Yearly Cycle: Every Year
HHP 450Capstone3
This culminating experience allows students to integrate and apply knowledge from the Health and Human Performance curriculum by developing a focused area of emphasis through independent or guided research. Students will design and complete a capstone project that aligns with their professional interests, demonstrating competency in research methods, data interpretation, and evidence-based practice. The course also introduces the fundamentals of grant writing, including identifying funding sources, crafting a compelling proposal, and developing a project budget. Emphasis is placed on professional communication, critical thinking, and preparation for graduate study or careers in health, wellness, and human performance field. 3 Credit(s).
ENG 112 - Composition & Research with a grade of “C” or higher. HHP 355 - Exercise Physiology may be taken concurrently. Students should be in their final Spring semester to enroll in Capstone. Course Session Cycle: Spring Semester
HHP 499Internship4
This course provides students the opportunity to integrate previous coursework with practical field experience. Students must meet eligibility internship requirements stated in internship manual as well as have 80% of courses completed within selected concentration area. The internship must be approved by program coordinator and be a minimum of 400 hours. This course has an additional fee. 4 Credit(s). 400 hours Service Hour(s).
