HPEX

1 credit.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Hour

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

1 credit.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Hour

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture/laboratory hours. 3 credits. Health, physical education and exercise science majors only. Prepares students to develop educational skills and methodology for instruction of individual sports in the classroom, gymnasium and outdoor field settings; students acquire skills needed to teach individual sports in middle and high school environments.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture/laboratory hours. 3 credits. Open only to general health and physical education majors in the health, physical education and exercise science program. Students develop educational skills and methodology for instruction of team sports and group activities in classroom, gymnasium and outdoor field settings. Students acquire skills needed to teach team sports and activities in middle and high school environments.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 1 lecture hour. 1 credit. Designed to examine the principal philosophical foundations of adventure theory and wilderness leadership. Concepts of judgment, decision-making, leadership and environmentally correct practices are introduced.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Hour

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 2 laboratory hours. 1 credit. Prepares students to work with elementary children 4 to 12 years of age in rhythmic activities; includes elementary tumbling, activities and games designed to help a child's rhythmic ability.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Hour

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

1-2 credits.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Hour

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

1-2 credits.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

Hour

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

1 credit.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Hour

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. This course is designed to provide information on the magnitude of the accident problem in the nation. Special attention is given to concepts and theories of accident prevention, particularly as they relate to use of highways.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. A current automobile operator's permit is required. An introduction to the vehicle operator's task within the highway transportation system: driver task analysis.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 1 lecture hour. 1 credit. Self-directed learning experience for students entering a medical or allied health profession. Presents medical terms by their root word, suffix and prefix. Develops skills to build and decode medical terms by their word parts. Develops ability to recognize and use common medical abbreviations.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Hour

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. This course includes American Red Cross and/or American Heart Association certification in Multimedia Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). In addition, basic principles of accident causation and prevention are presented.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 1-3 credits. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. Restricted to health, physical education and exercise science majors only. Offers students the opportunity to participate in an approved professional experience related to the students' knowledge base of general education and professional introduction courses; may include participatory and experimental formats dictated by the faculty supervisor; credits determined by the number of contact hours of the experience.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 1-3 credits. Health, physical education and exercise science majors only. May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits. Enables a student to create an individualized research project or professional experience based on specific professional needs and goals; must have adviser's approval; experiences based on the student's knowledge base of general education and professional core introduction courses; credits determined by the number of contact hours and extensiveness of the project.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits.

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Introduces students to the American health care system and provides an opportunity to analyze the diverse components comprising the system. Major components of the system are examined, including inpatient and outpatient services, financing, insurance and technology. Provides the student a perspective of the variety of career choices in health care.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours (delivered online, face-to-face or hybrid). The course explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in health promotion and disease prevention, highlighting its applications in diagnostics, predictive analytics and personalized interventions. Students will explore how AI enhances clinical decision-making, optimizes healthcare operations and advances public health initiatives through data-driven interventions. Key topics include AI-driven personalized medicine, digital health technologies for behavior change, machine learning for early disease detection and predictive modeling for population health management. The course also critically examines ethical considerations such as algorithmic bias, data privacy and health equity, equipping students to assess and apply AI responsibly in health-related contexts.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours (delivered online, face-to-face or hybrid). 3 credits. Presents the knowledge and pedagogical principles of strength, flexibility, aerobic and anaerobic training programs, as well as the role that exercise and lifestyle play on overall health. Emphasis is on understanding, experiencing and applying conditioning principles for individuals and how they impact health.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: HPEX 232. This course is designed to provide driver education instructional principles and methodology.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. This course is designed to introduce the student to the major concepts of motor control and motor learning and the influencing conditions. It will provide a framework for understanding the structure and function of the nervous system in relation to perception and motor control. Other topics include the general nature of skill acquisition and how learners interact with the environment while performing motor tasks. The theoretical framework underlying learning and memory are related to the acquisition of motor skills.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. The focus of this course is the scientific study of the behavior of individuals and groups within sport and physical activity in terms of the psychological effects and factors of sport participation, and in terms of the social relationships and social settings within which sport participation occurs.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Corequisite: HPEZ 334. Topics include selecting, administering, scoring and evaluating tests in the areas of general motor performance, health screening, fitness, sport skills and knowledge. Includes scientific test construction and basic statistical analysis.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Enrollment restricted to HPEX majors. Overview of basic nutritional knowledge for both healthy individuals and those with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The course relies on evidence-based research when discussing food and nutrition. Topics include science and politics of dietary guidelines; the science and controversies of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals; supplements; obesity and weight loss; digestion and absorption; allergies and intolerances; functional foods, phytochemicals and organic food.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. This course presents the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to design and implement health promotion, wellness and fitness programs that improve the physical health of employees of various working environments, as well as assess the cost-effectiveness of these programs.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. This course provides foundational principles for health, fitness and sport professions. Subdisciplines such as exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, biomechanics, motor behavior and sociocultural aspects of fitness and sport will be included. Students will also discuss career and leadership pathways within fitness/sport management.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Provides learning opportunities that enable the student to acquire a practical and useful knowledge based on the sound principles of applied human nutrition. Emphasis will be on nutritional needs through the cycles of life providing information that will enhance the student's own lifestyle and provide experience in interpreting nutritional information for the public.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. An overview of content, principles and strategies relating to issues in human sexuality both in the community and school settings. Basic concepts of human sexuality as they develop in today's world are presented. Issues include sexual maturity, reproductive systems, conception, birth, abortion and varieties of sexual behavior and sexual dysfunctions and disorders.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. A survey of drugs that are used and abused in contemporary society. Multidisciplinary lectures and discussions include the historical and sociological perspectives of drugs in the school and community; the psychological and physiological effects of drug use; and the role of local and regional resources. Designed for students, teachers, counselors, administrators and other interested persons. Rehabilitation methods and prevention programs also will be discussed.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Concurrent prerequisite: HPEX 250. Provides students an opportunity to examine the major categories of diseases, infectious and noninfectious, including significant examples in each category. Students will also research major diseases affecting the U.S. population as well as global populations. Current modalities for the prevention, treatment and control of these diseases will be studied.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Focuses on common stress factors in life such as death, personal loss, life changes, divorce and emotional problems, such as anger, loneliness and frustration. Strategies for dealing with such stressors are discussed and applied to both personal and professional settings.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: HPEX 300 and 353. Concurrent prerequisite: HPEX 355. Introduces theories, roles and skills that are the foundation for the professional practice of community health education. Emphasizes the growing significance of health education in preventing and/or treating health problems, health promotion and improving quality of life. Presents the historical evolution and development of the profession and the various settings in which health educators practice. Assists in the preparation of students for certification as health education specialists.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Designed to provide students with a basic understanding of various contemporary personal and community health issues. Special emphasis placed on increasing awareness of multiple factors that affect individual health-behavior change and, subsequently, influence current and future health status.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: STAT 210. Enrollment restricted to HPEX majors. Introduction of students to the field of public health epidemiology, emphasizing methods for assessing factors associated with the distribution and etiology of health and disease. Skills include methods for identifying and evaluating sources of health information, calculation of key epidemiologic measures, epidemiological investigation techniques, and evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of different study designs.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Examines psychological issues related to physical activity, exercise and sport participation. Topics include individual and group motivation theory and techniques, leadership effectiveness, mental health, mental skills training, injury rehabilitation, eating disorders, exercise adherence, addiction, overtraining and use of ergogenic aids. Emphasizes examination of current research and application of psychological principles in a physical activity setting.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Examines the basic concepts of human biomechanics and exercise physiology. Includes basic and applied kinesiology and metabolic, endocrinological, cardiovascular and respiratory responses and adaptations to exercise. Emphasizes the integration of kinesiological and physiological principles.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 205. Corequisite: HPEZ 373. Presents the anatomical aspects of human motion with particular attention given to application of anatomical structure and terminology in analysis of physical activities; emphasizes structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system and qualitative analysis of motor skills.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture and 2 laboratory hours. 4 credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 205. Concurrent prerequisite: PHYS 201. Enrollment restricted to HPEX majors. Provides an understanding of the mechanical aspects of human motion with particular attention given to application of anatomical structure, terminology and biomechanics in the analysis of physical activity. Laboratory learning allows students to acquire practical knowledge and skills in palpation, biomechanical analysis and instrumentation.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: PHIS 206. Corequisite: HPEZ 375. Physiological changes in the human organism resulting from exercise, investigation of recent research in diet, drugs, fatigue, cardiovascular/respiratory fitness, conditioning programs for various age groups and the effects of exercise upon various components of physical fitness and health. Application of specific problems to physical education programs. Laboratory experience in the use of research instruments.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: HPEX 310 and HPEX 375. Enrollment restricted to HPEX majors. Provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to design and implement resistance training programs for a variety of populations. Covers the scientific and practical basis for resistance training to reduce injuries, improve health and optimize performance. Students actively participate in and demonstrate knowledge of a range of resistance exercise techniques, as well as preparticipation screening. Helps prepare those students wishing to attempt the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning exam.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. This course presents the knowledge, skills and abilities of planning and implementing fitness programs in commercial and corporate settings. Topics will include, but are not limited to, fitness management leadership, operations/facility management, staff management, consumer recruitment/retention and strategic planning, as well as legal considerations.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 1-3 credits. Health, physical education and exercise science majors only. May be repeated up to a maximum of three credits. Offers students the opportunity to participate in an approved professional experience related to the students' knowledge base of general education, professional introduction and some core professional courses; may include participatory experiences in which the student plays an active role in the experience; credits determined by the number of contact hours of the experience.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated up to a maximum of three credits.

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 1-3 credits. Health, physical education and exercise science majors only. May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits. Enables a student to create an individualized research project or professional experience based on specific professional needs and goals; must have adviser's approval; experiences based on the student's knowledge base of general education and professional introduction and some professional core courses; credits determined by the number of contact hours and extensiveness of the project.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits.

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 clinic hours (a minimum of 40 contact hours per credit; delivered face-to-face or hybrid). 3 credits. Prerequisites: HPEX 375 for students in the exercise science concentration and HPEX 250, HPEX 300 and HPEX 353 for students in the health sciences concentration. Enrollment is restricted to HPEX majors with junior standing and permission of the instructor. Students are expected to maintain current CPR/AED/FA certification throughout the semester. Students should consult with an adviser or course instructor to obtain concentration-specific course prerequisites and course requirements. Addresses competencies in exercise science, health promotion and/or health science. Provides experiences at an approved affiliate site under the supervision of faculty and approved site supervisors. Students gain practical experience in routine and basic procedures associated with exercise science, health promotion and/or health science.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prepares future teachers and professionals to meet the needs of persons with disabilities in organized health, physical education and rehabilitation programs in the school, community or hospital setting. Provides an overview of those disabilities found most frequently in public school and rehabilitation settings.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prepares students to become independent problem-solvers and decision-makers by applying previously acquired knowledge to curriculum design and instruction in a classroom setting; students acquire pedagogical skills and gain insight into the development of a health education curriculum for elementary, middle and high school levels.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: HPEX 353 and HPEX 358. Enrollment restricted to HPEX majors. Provides an exploration into the magnitude of health disparities in the U.S. and the association with socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, country of origin, cultural history and access to health services. Students are encouraged to broaden their perspectives and understand how various sociocultural factors impact health and health care delivery as it relates to the patient/consumer as well as the health care practitioner. Targets the values, beliefs, attitudes and customs of multiple segments of the population in relationship to age, gender, disability status, sexual orientation, area of residence, etc. Emphasizes and provides learning experiences to assist in the development of cultural competence.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: HPEX 375 and HPEZ 375L. Presents in-depth information of various concepts specifically related to exercise management of persons with chronic disease and/or disability. Provides scientific knowledge of various chronic diseases and disabilities that are commonplace and can be managed with physical activity. General topics include cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, metabolic diseases, immunological and hematological diseases, orthopaedic diseases and disabilities, neuromuscular disorders, and cognitive, emotional and sensory disorders. Focuses on the understanding of specific physical and physiological characteristics associated with the various diseases and disabilities.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 2 lecture and 1 laboratory hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: HPEX and HPEZ 375. Provides in-depth information of various concepts specifically related to exercise assessment and prescription for healthy persons and those with chronic disease and/or disability. Examines the various concepts specifically related to measurement of cardiorespiratory fitness, pulmonary function, body composition, flexibility and muscular strength and endurance. Focuses on the development of exercise and physical activity prescriptions for healthy and diseased populations.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: HPEX 240 or 300. Exposes the student to basic aspects of administration and management in various health care settings. The traditional areas of administration and management, such as planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling will be addressed. Contemporary issues such as cultural competence, quality of care, ethics, and fraud and abuse will be examined. The course will provide a theoretical base that will enhance and facilitate the student's application of sound management principles in various practice settings.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: HPEX 356. Corequisite: HPEZ 450. Presents the foundations of planning, implementation and evaluation of community health education programs. Exposes students to programming and evaluation in a variety of community health settings, including schools, work sites, hospitals, state and local health departments and nonprofit agencies.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 1 lecture hour. 1 credit. Offers the student an opportunity to participate in a professional conference focusing on community health education. This experience includes observing, summarizing and critically evaluating presentations, as well as preparing and delivering presentations and networking.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Hour

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: HPEX 310, HPEX 380 and HPEX 441. Provides knowledge and skills necessary for assessing, interpreting and designing health and activity programs for apparently healthy populations. Students develop leadership skills through presentation of ACSM exercise testing procedures and implementation of exercise prescriptions.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: HPEX 375 and HPEX 440 or equivalents. Enrollment restricted to HPEX majors. Presents theoretical principles of electrocardiography and the effects of pharmacological intervention in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. Specific emphasis placed on myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction and their treatment through exercise rehabilitation protocols. The impact of pharmacological agents on the ECG and on exercise is explored.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 1 lecture hour. 1 credit. Prerequisites: HPEX 380, HPEX 441 and HPEX 470. Enrollment restricted to seniors in HPEX major. Provides structured experiences in the classroom, laboratory and exercise arenas to improve knowledge, skills and abilities in health-related physical fitness assessment and exercise programming. Supplements existing course work by correcting any deficiencies in learning competencies toward being a successful exercise professional. A review of certification materials is also an important component of the course.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

Hour

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 1-3 credits. Health, physical education and exercise science majors only. May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits. Offers students the opportunity to participate in an approved professional experience related to the students' knowledge base of general education, professional introduction and extensive core professional courses; may include research-based projects or more academically rigorous experiences; credits determined by the number of contact hours of the experience.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits.

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 1-3 credits. Health, physical education and exercise science majors only. May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits. Enables a student to create an individualized research project or professional experience based on specific professional needs and goals; must have adviser's approval; experiences based on the student's knowledge base of general education, professional introduction and extensive core courses; credits determined by the number of contact hours and extensiveness of the project.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Repeatable

May be repeated up to a maximum of 3 credits.

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course; 6 clinical hours. 6 credits. Prerequisites: HPEX 358, HPEX 395 and HPEX 435, each with minimum grade of C; or HPEX 395 and HPEX 441, each with minimum grade of C. Enrollment is restricted to students with senior standing in the health, physical education and exercise science major with permission of the instructor. Students are also expected to maintain current CPR/AED/FA certification throughout the semester. Students should consult with the course instructor to obtain course requirements. Fulfills capstone requirement. Addresses competencies in exercise science, health promotion and/or health science. Provides experiences at an approved affiliate site under the supervision of faculty and approved site supervisors. Students gain practical experience in routine, intermediate and advanced procedures associated with exercise science, health promotion and/or health science. A minimum of 40 contact hours per credit hour required.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu

Semester course: 6 clinical hours. 6 credits. Prerequisites: HPEX 395, senior standing, permission of instructor and minimum grade of C in all HPEX prerequisite courses. Enrollment restricted to HPEX majors. Students are also expected to maintain current CPR/AED/FA certification throughout the semester. Students should consult with an adviser or course instructor to obtain concentration-specific course prerequisites and course requirements. Addresses competencies in exercise science, health promotion and/or health science. Provides experiences at an approved affiliate site under the supervision of faculty and approved site supervisors. Students gain practical experience in routine, basic and advanced procedures associated with exercise science, health promotion and/or health science. A minimum of 40 contact hours per credit hour required.

Subject

HPEX

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

Hours

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Catalog

Bulletin 2026-27

Source

bulletin.vcu.edu