Gene Burns, Chair

Within the liberal arts tradition of The University of Montana and the mission of the School of Education, the Department of Health and Human Performance engages in professional education, scholarly activity, and meaningful public service. The department emphasizes all dimensions of health and human movement to enhance the longevity and quality of life.

The undergraduate curriculum in health and human performance at The University of Montana prepares graduates to be competent entry level professionals in health and human performance related occupations or candidates for advanced study in related disciplines. Development of the following is considered essential in achieving those outcomes: 1) knowledge of the scope of the profession, 2) basic and professional skills germane to effective practice as a health and human performance professional or successful pursuit of advanced studies, 3) higher order thinking skills which increase the students' involvement in their own learning and promote a lifelong quest for knowledge, 4) knowledge of the multiple dimensions of health, and possession of health promotion skills applicable in a variety of settings, 5) understanding of the role played by health and human performance professionals, a sense of responsibility, personal attributes, and professional behaviors requisite for effective functioning within that role, and 6) respect for the uniqueness and dignity of self and others.

A choice of three areas of option is included in the undergraduate curriculum Athletic Training; Exercise Science which includes Applied and Graduate Preparation emphases; and Health Studies which includes Health Enhancement and Health Promotion emphases. Students complete requirements for one or more of the options/emphases consistent with their professional aspirations.

The goal of the Athletic Training option is to prepare competent entry level athletic trainers for employment in educational and clinical settings or post graduate study. The Athletic Training curriculum is designed to help students develop proficiency in the prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Successful graduates should possess the knowledge and skills to qualify tor the National Athletic Trainer's Association certification.

The Exercise Science option is designed to provide students with an in-depth biological and social science background. The Applied emphasis prepares students for professional certification and employment in exercise and fitness-related fields. Successful graduates of this emphasis should possess the knowledge and skills to qualify for the American College of Sports Medicine Health/Fitness instructor certification or the National Strength Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification, or equivalent. The Graduate Preparation emphasis prepares students for post-baccalaureate study in exercise physiology and related sciences.

The Health Studies option prepares students to teach health behaviors and to facilitate their adoption in the school or community. Students successfully completing the Health Enhancement emphasis should meet state certification standards for teaching Health Enhancement in K 12 environments. Students successfully completing the Health Promotion emphasis should be prepared to assess health needs, plan, implement and evaluate Health Promotion activities in a variety of settings.

The graduate curriculum in Health and Human Performance at The University of Montana prepares post graduates to become effective health and human performance professionals or competitive candidates for advanced study in related disciplines through a comprehensive program of study and guided research. Development of the following is considered essential in achieving a graduate degree: 1) oral and written communication, 2) understanding of current research, 3) familiarity with the literature in one's chosen specialization, 4) appropriate technological skills, 5) ability to design, conduct, and report research in a scholarly fashion, 6) investigative skills to promote independent pursuit of learning beyond the confines of curricular requirements, and 7) personal characteristics, sense of responsibility, and professional behaviors requisite for effective functioning as an advanced health and human performance professional. Graduate options include Exercise and Performance Psychology, Exercise Science, and Health Promotion. For more information regarding the department's graduate program, refer to The University of Montana Graduate Programs and Admissions catalog.

The department also provides a large activity program (HHP 100 179) which includes instruction in a wide variety of individual, team, recreational, and fitness activities. Goals of this program include helping students: 1) develop and maintain long term health related fitness, 2) develop motor performance skills that facilitate regular and continuous participation in physical activity, and 3) develop the adult "inner athlete" who continually strives to reach optimal potential through involvement in challenging endeavors. Students may elect to apply up to four credits from HHP 100 179 toward a baccalaureate degree.

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Refer to graduation requirements listed previously in the catalog. See index.
Students must fulfill the requirements listed below. Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 to continue as majors in the department. Failure to maintain the minimum grade point average will result in probation for the first semester below, and suspension from enrolling in 300-400-level courses after the probationary semester until the cumulative grade point average is raised to or above the 2.25 minimum. All HHP majors and minors must earn a minimum grade of a C in all required courses, including prerequisites. Courses specifically listed in this catalog as requirements for Health and Human Performance majors must be taken for a traditional letter grade. This includes courses in HHP and out of department courses.

Athletic Training students taking classes in the Professional Physical Therapy Program must achieve a C (70%) on all Physical Therapy examinations. If students score below 70% on an exam, they have the opportunity to retake that exam. If the retake is passed, the student receives a grade of 70% on the exam. If an Athletic Training student receives less than a C on any course, the student will be placed on academic probation and will have one year to repeat it with the test retake policy in place. If the student receives less than a C after repeating the course the student will be dismissed from the program. All such actions can be appealed to the faculty and to the dean.

Admission Policies for Health Enhancement Emphasis

The Health Enhancement emphasis is designed for individuals who wish to teach in the public school system. Application for admission to the School of Education must be made. The number of students admitted into the program is limited. Application is made no sooner than after the completion of 30 hours of course work. A cumulative GPA of 2.75 is necessary for application.

To successfully complete the program in Health Enhancement, a student must receive a grade of C or above in every course in the following areas: teaching major and minor, professional education courses, a drug abuse course, PSYC 100S, ENEX 101, and C&I 427 or ENT 440. None of these courses may be taken as pass/not pass except where that is the only grade available.

Admission Policies for Professional Athletic Training Option

The Athletic Training curriculum is divided into a pre professional program lasting approximately two to three years and a professional program during the final two years. The professional program requires a practicum and sequential courses; therefore, students must enter the program during autumn semester. The number of students admitted into the program is limited.

Students may apply for admission into the professional program by obtaining an application from the Athletic Training Program Director. The following criteria must be met:

1. Completion of all pre professional course work. (A student may be enrolled in pre-professional courses at the time of application.)
2. Completion of all pre-professional requirements.
3. Attainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.75.
4. Attainment of a minimum grade of C in all required courses.

Program Requirements

First Aid Exit Competency
All Health and Human Performance students are required to demonstrate competency in first aid/emergency care and CPR upon entry into internship and student teaching experiences and upon submission of their application for degrees. Presentation of the following certifications will meet this competency:

Any one of the following current first aid/emergency care certifications:

Emergency Response from the American Red Cross
First Responder
National Safety Council Level III
Plus one of the following CPR certifications:
American Heart Association
American Red Cross
Or Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician

Health and Human Performance students may use available elective credits to take HHP 289, Advanced First Aid, Emergency Care and CPR, to meet this competency, or they may elect to fulfill the competency through another agency. Credit for HHP 289 will not be awarded for certifications earned at agencies other than the Health and Human Performance Department at The University of Montana-Missoula.

Upper-division Writing Expectation
The Upper-division Writing Expectation must be met by successfully completing an upper-division writing course from the approved list in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog. See index.

Options Undergraduate students must complete requirements for a minimum of one of the options listed below. The typical student may take more than four years to complete these requirements, especially in the Athletic Training option and the Health Enhancement emphasis.

Athletic Training Option (required courses). Within Department (54 crs.): 181, 184, 226, 240, 241, 361, 365, 377, 378, 384, 388, 389, 410, 411, 446, 475E, 479, 489, 3 crs. of electives exclusive of 100 179. Out of Department (41 44 crs.): ENEX 101; COMM 111A; CHEM 151N, 152N; BIOL 106N, 212N 213N; PSYC 100S; PT 464, 465, 482, 483; FOR 220; PHAR 110N; CS 171or competency.

Exercise Science Option (required core courses). Within Department (26-29 crs.): 181, 184, 226, 246, 260 or competency, 261 or competency, 262 or competency, 377, 378, 384, 386, 475E, 483, 484. Out of Department (27 crs.): COMM 111A; CHEM 151N, 152N; BIOL 212N, 213N; FOR 220; MATH 241; PSYC 100S. In addition, students must complete the requirements in one of the emphases listed below.

Exercise Science-Applied emphasis (required courses). Within Department (27 crs.): 227, 240, 241, 365, 425, 479, 481, 4 crs. of 498, 9 crs. of electives in courses numbered 300 and above. Out of Department (9 crs.): PSYC 337, BADM 201, BADM 360.

Exercise Science-Graduate Preparation emphasis (required courses). Within Department (12 crs.): 446, 3 crs. of 499, 6 crs. of electives in courses numbered 300 and above. Out of Department (16 crs.): PHYS 121N, CHEM 154N, 9 crs. of electives from biology, biochemistry, mathematics, physics, psychology to be chosen upon consent of advisor.

Health Studies Option (required core courses). Within Department (19-24 crs.): 181, 184, 226, 260 or competency, 261 or competency, 262 or competency, 288 or competency, 289 or competency, 365, 377, 378, 415, 475E. Out of Department (19 crs.): COMM 111A; BIOL 106N; SCN 119N; PSYC 100S; EVST 101N. In addition, students must complete the requirements in one of the emphases listed below.

Health Enhancement emphasis (required courses). Within Department (24 crs.): 224, 225, 233, 246, 301, 339, 361, 386, 466. Out of Department (33 crs.): C&I 200, 301, 302, 303, 306, 407E, 410, 481, 482; ENT 440 or C&I 427; PSYC 240S.

Health Promotion emphasis (required courses). Within Department (24 crs.): 236, 330, 370; 2 cr. of 371, 425, 485; 3 cr. of 498; 3 crs. of electives exclusive of 100 179. Out of Department (18 crs.): ANTH 265N, 344; COMM 240S; PSYC 337; SW 322, 423.

Suggested Course of Study back to top

Courses back to top

U = undergraduate credit only, UG = for undergraduate or graduate credit, G = for graduate credit. R after the credit indicates the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated after the R.

U 100 179 Physical Education Activities 1 cr. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100 179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Pass/Not Pass.

U 181 Foundations of Health and Human Performance 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to the field of health and human performance. Basic overview of the major and the various specializations available. Emphasis on assessing future directions and what health and human performance offers in terms of career potential. Students graded Pass/Not Pass.

U 184 Personal Health and Wellness 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Focus on health principles and their relevance n contemporary society, the evaluation and application of scientific advances to hypothetical lifestyles, and on contemporary problems in life.

U 195 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.

U 200 223 Professional Activities for Majors and Minors 1 cr. Offered every term. All students required to meet proficiency entrance standards set by instructor. (200) Swim Skills/Aquatic Fitness, (209) Soccer, (215) Tennis, (223) Special Activities.

U 224 Professional Activities: Team Sports 2 cr. Offered autumn. The instruction of basic skills for team sports. Technical procedures, drills, and approaches to the teaching of team sports. Demonstration and instruction skills developed. HHP majors and minors only. Active participation required.

U 225 Professional Activities: Individual and Dual Sports 2 cr. Offered spring. The instruction of basic skills for individual sports. Technical procedures, drills, and approaches to the teaching of individual and dual sports. Demonstration and instruction skills developed. HHP majors and minors only. Active participation required.

U 226 Theory and Practice of Basic Exercise Prescription for Aerobic and Resistance Training 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Theory, principles, and practice of exercise prescription for aerobic and resistance exercise programs. Designed to cover certification requirements for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NCSA).

U 227 Fitness Activities and Exercise Leadership 2 cr. Offered spring. Exercise leadership strategies incorporated with skill analysis and development in a variety of fitness activities.

U 233 Health Issues of Children and Adolescents 3 cr. Offered every term. Overview of current health issues affecting children and adolescents. Focus is on educational and preventive measures that can be implemented by teachers and schools through comprehensive school health education programs.

U 236N Nutrition 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. The principles of science as applied to current concepts and controversies in the field of human nutrition.

U 237 Basic Clinical Nutrition 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq. or coreq., HHP 236N. Overview of the impact of illness and disease on nutritional status, common therapeutic diets, modes of feeding for individuals with special needs, drug-nutrient interactions, and the roles and responsibilities of health care team members relative to nutritional care.

U 238 Lifeguarding New Method 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., Swim II or equiv. skills. Skill development needed for the safe participation in various aquatic activities including the ability of self recovered rescue of others. Provides the necessary knowledge and skills to serve as a pool lifeguard.

U 240 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Lecture 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Coreq., HHP 241. Development of knowledge of prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, emergency care, and education and counseling of athletic injuries.

U 241 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Laboratory 1 cr. Coreq., HHP 240. Offered autumn and spring. Development of practical skills in prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care of athletic injuries.
246 Fitness, Nutrition and Weight Control 3 cr. Offered autumn. Basic principles of nutrition as related to fitness and health; special emphasis on weight control.

U 250 Ski Instructor's Qualification Program 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Offered alternate years. Open to all students with above average skiing ability. Techniques of teaching skiing including finished technical forms, teaching methods, ski school progression, and ski mechanics. Prepares the potential ski instructor for certification by the Professional Ski Instructors of America.

U 260 Word Processing for the Health Professions 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Basic word processing and graphic tools to create documents, slides, and posters.

U 261 Spreadsheets for the Exercise Science Profession 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Basic spreadsheet and graphic skills to analyze and quantify health and exercise science studies.

U 262 Computer Applications in the Health Professions 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. The use of computer software to analyze health risks, assess fitness levels, appraise diet, prescribe fitness programs, and communicate with health and exercise science professionals.

U 270 Principles of Optimal Performance 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instr. Introduction of optimal performance techniques and strategies for enhancing skills in goal-setting, imagery, confidence, teamwork, concentration, self-esteem, managing adversity, motivation, and leadership.

U 288 First Aid/Emergency Care and CPR Lecture 2 cr. Offered every term. Coreq., HHP 289. Development of knowledge of emergency care and CPR techniques. In conjunction with HHP 289 provides certification by the National Safety Council and the American Heart Association upon successful completion.

U 289 First Aid/Emergency Care and CPR Laboratory 1 cr. Offered every term. Coreq., HHP 288. Development of practical skills of emergency care and CPR techniques. In conjunction with HHP 288 provides certification by the National Safety Council and the American Heart Association upon successful completion.

U 295 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 6) Offered intermittently. Offerings of visiting professors, new courses, or current topics.

U 296 Independent Study Variable cr. (R 6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of advisor and instr.

U 301 Strategies in Secondary School Physical and Health Education 3 cr. Offered spring. Coreq., C&I 301 or 302. Application of educational theory in planning, analyzing, and presenting learning experiences in secondary school physical and health education for students in grades 7 12.

U 310 Coaching Track and Field 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instr.
Coaching theories of track and field. Organization and administration of programs and competitive coaching strategies, instructional skills, training methods and techniques. A maximum of 2 credits is allowed for coaching courses, HHP 310 317. Students graded pass/not pass.

U 311 Coaching Football 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Coaching theories of football. Organization and administration of programs and competitive coaching strategies, instructional skills, offensive and defensive strategies, training methods and techniques. A maximum of 2 credits is allowed for coaching courses, HHP 310 317. Students graded pass/not pass.

U 312 Advanced Coaching Football 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HHP 311 or consent of instr. Advanced theory and technology of football. Specific attention given to drill work, game plans and analysis, strategies, motivation and psychology. A maximum of 2 credits is allowed for coaching courses, HHP 310 317. Students graded pass/not pass.

U 313 Coaching Basketball 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HHP 217 or consent of instr. Coaching theories of basketball. Organization and administration of programs and competitive coaching strategies, instructional skills, offensive and defensive strategies and training methods and techniques. A maximum of 2 credits is allowed for coaching courses,
HHP 310 317. Students graded pass/not pass.

U 314 Coaching Soccer 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HHP 209 or consent of instr. Coaching theories of soccer. Organization and administration of programs and competitive coaching strategies, instructional skills, offensive and defensive strategies and training methods and techniques. A maximum of 2 credits is allowed for coaching courses, HHP 310 317. Students graded pass/not pass.

U 315 Coaching of Volleyball 2 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., HHP 211 or consent of instr. Coaching theories of volleyball. Organization and administration of programs and competitive coaching strategies, instructional skills, offensive and defensive strategies and training methods and techniques. A maximum of 2 credits is allowed for coaching courses, HHP 310 317. Students graded pass/not pass.

UG 317 Coaching Clinic 1 2 cr. (R 4) Offered intermittently. Clinics in a variety of activities to include coaching theories, competitive coaching strategies, training methods and techniques. Credit for this course may not be used toward a graduate degree at The University of Montana. A maximum of 2 credits is allowed for coaching courses, HHP 310 317. Students graded pass/not pass.

U 330 Overview of Health Education and Health Promotion 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HHP 181. History, philosophy, and theory related to health education and health promotion. Includes the application of health promotion strategies to wellness programs and community health programs.

U 337 Aquatic Certifications 1 2 cr. (R 4) Offered spring. Prereq., HHP 238 or equivalent certifications. Offered on a rotating basis. Training for Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Training Instructor, or Adapted Aquatics Instructor. Red Cross Instructor's Certificate awarded upon successful completion of requirements.

U 339 Strategies in Elementary Physical and Health Education 3 cr .Offered every term. Prereq., HHP 184 or 233 and junior standing. Application of educational theory in planning, analyzing, and presenting learning experiences in physical and health education for children in grades K 6.

UG 361 Assessment in Physical and Health Education 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., math course numbered above 100. Orientation to testing and measuring, the administrative use of tests, elementary statistical techniques and procedures.

U 365 Management in Health and Human Performance Professions 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HHP 181 and junior standing. Organization, leadership, human relations, personnel management, budget and finance as they relate to health and human performance settings.

U 370 Peer Health Education 3 cr. Offered spring. Introduction to peer health education strategies and techniques. Instruction in the areas of wellness, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, and sexual assault prevention. Students develop and implement a peer health program focused on prevention of major health problems among college students.

U 371 Peer Health Education Practicum 1-3 cr. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., HHP 370. Practical experience in planning, coordinating, and implementing health education activities for the campus community. Students address topics related to wellness, drug and alcohol prevention, or sexual assault awareness.

UG 377 Physiology of Exercise 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BIOL 213; coreq., HHP 378. A study of the physiological changes and the significance of these changes which occur during physical work, activity and exercise. Credit not allowed toward graduate degree in the exercise science option in Health and Human Performance.

UG 378 Physiology of Exercise Laboratory 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BIOL 213; coreq., HHP 377. Laboratory session examining the physiological effect of the physical work, activity and exercise on the functions of the human body. Credit not allowed toward graduate degree in the exercise science option in Health and Human Performance.

U 384 Motor Control and Learning 3 cr. Offered spring. Application of research in motor learning with emphasis on developmental and psychological factors related to motor skill acquisition and autonomous motor performance.

U 386 Applied Anatomy, Kinesiology and Biomechanics 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOL 212N, 213N. Neuromusculoskeletal system as it relates to motion and function. Basic kinesiological and biomechanical principles with specific applications to physical activity. Use of applied anatomical, kinesiological and biomechanical principles to analysis of motion.

U 388 Biomechanics and Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., PT 464, 465, 482, 483. Principles of biomechanics and their application to athletic injury. Utilization of various rehabilitation techniques and equipment used for reconditioning of incapacitating athletic injury.

U 389 Advanced Techniques of Athletic Training 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HHP 240, PT 464, 465. Current techniques for the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries used by certified athletic trainers.

U 395 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.

UG 410 Practicum in Athletic Training 3 cr. (R 6) Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to basic clinical experience working in a National Athletic Training Association approved setting.

UG 411 Advanced Practicum in Athletic Training 3 cr. (R 6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., HHP 410. Advanced clinical experience in a National Athletic Trainer's Association approved setting. Each student manages injuries of a specific sport and performs administrative duties.

UG 415 Advanced Principles of Health Education and Health Promotion 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HHP 233, 339, 301. In-depth exploration of curriculum trends, instructional methods, and research related to teaching health education in grades K-12. Emphasis on prevention and educational strategies in the areas of emotional and mental health, human sexuality, disease prevention, consumer health, nutrition and weight control, community and environmental health, and alcohol and other drug abuse.

UG 425 Relaxation and Self Enhancement 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., PSYC 100S or equiv. The use of psychosomatic and somatopsychic relaxation techniques, with emphasis on exercise for relaxation and self enhancing techniques.

UG 446 Nutrition for Sport 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., HHP 236N or BIOL 213 and junior standing. Nutritional parameters of athletic performance including intervention planning, energy production, the energy nutrients, vitamins and minerals, principles of balanced diets, timing and composition of intakes, hydration, weight management strategies, and nutritional needs for special situations.

UG 450 Analytical and Communication Techniques 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ENEX 101 or equiv. Analysis and communicative critique of literature, cinema, and other forms of popular media with "sport is life in miniature" as a predominate theme. Substantial reading, speaking and writing component. Emphasis on maintaining or improving communication skills.

UG 455 Workshop Variable cr. (R 6) Offered intermittently. Special courses experimental in nature dealing with a relatively narrow, specialized topic of particular current interest. Credit not allowed toward a graduate degree.

UG 466 Curriculum Development in Physical and Health Education 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., admission to the teacher education program. The nature and function of the curriculum, implications for a learner-centered curriculum, and examination of current issues and trends and their implications for curriculum organization and planning. Culminates in systematic curriculum development and implementation for physical and
health education.

UG 470 Foundations in Sport and Exercise Psychology 3 cr. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq., upper-division or graduate status or consent of instr. Presentation of research in goal-setting, imagery, attentional control, personality, and motivation specific to human performance in a variety of sport and exercise settings. Emphasis on a thorough analysis of current research findings.

UG 475E Legal and Ethical Issues in the Health and Exercise Professions 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., lower division course in Perspective 5, upper division or graduate status, or consent of instr. Legal and ethical bases for litigation in the health and exercise professions, with emphasis on tort, contract, and civil rights issues.

UG 479 Sports Medicine 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HHP 377 and PT 364. The etiology and management of sports related injuries/illnesses. Includes: therapeutic use of drugs, pre participation screening techniques, ergogenic aids, the aging athlete, the sports medicine team concept and current orthopedic treatments for sports injuries.

UG 481 Exercise Prescription for Normal and Special Populations 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HHP 377, 378. Exercise evaluation and program development for apparently healthy (sedentary, youth, elderly and adult) and special (obese, chronic deaseased and
disabled) populations.

UG 483 Prevention, Detection and Rehabilitation for Coronary Heart Disease 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., HHP 377. Focus on American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) guidelines for exercise testing and prescription with an emphasis on coronary heart disease. Covers material for ACSM Exercise Test Technologist certification emphasizing exercise testing, ECG interpretation and exercise prescription.

UG 484 Preventive and Rehabilitative Exercise Programs: Laboratory 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., HHP 377; coreq., HHP 483. Laboratory session examining fitness assessment, exercise testing, ECG interpretation, and exercise prescription.

UG 485 Theories of Health Behavior and Counseling 3 cr. Offered autumn. Exploration of the helping role as it relates to health behavior, health assessment, problem-solving and referral skills. Application of theories to facilitation of healthy behavior changes.

UG 486 Statistical Procedures in Education 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., MATH 117 or equiv. or consent of instr. Same as C&I 486. Concepts and procedures characterizing both descriptive and inferential statistics. Awareness of common statistical errors.

UG 489 Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., HHP 389 or consent of instr. Recognition and assessment techniques for the identification of sport related injuries.

U 493 Omnibus 1 3 cr. (R 6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent work under the University omnibus option. See index.

UG 494 Seminar 1 3 cr. (R 6) Prereq., consent of instr. Offered intermittently.

UG 495 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.

U 496 Independent Study 1 3 cr. (R 6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr.

U 497 Research 1 3 cr. (R 6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr.

U 498 Internship 1 4 cr. (R 4) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Must demonstrate competency in First Aid/Emergency Care and CPR.

U 499 Senior Project 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HHP senior standing. Theory and practical experience in research design, data collection, results analysis and report writing. Students will generally assist with ongoing research as well as attend formal classroom preseatations and discussions. Students with a well developed research idea may be allowed to undertake independent research in addition to the formal classroom sessions.

G 520 Educational Research 3 cr. Offered every term. Same as C&I and EDLD 520. An understanding of basic quantitative and qualitative research methodology and terminology, particularly as they are used in studies presented in the professional literature.

G 522 Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions in Performance Psychology 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HHP 470 or equiv. Focus is on cognitive-behavioral interventions specific to enhancing human performance in a variety of individual and group settings. Strategies introduced based on research from health psychology, sport psychology, exercise psychology, clinical and counseling psychology.

G 523 Case Studies in Performance Psychology 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instr. Cognitive-behavioral performance psychology interventions in actual and hypothetical case study applications. Successful and unsuccessful approaches from sport psychology and sport counseling are reviewed as cases in progress; alternative outcomes discussed.

G 524 Ethics and Human Performance 3 cr. Offered spring. A critical examination of ethical issues as they relate to physical education, sport, fitness, and other areas of human performance.

G 529 Advanced Physiology of Exercise I 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., HHP 377, 378 or equiv. Advanced study of the effect of work, activity and exercise on human biochemistry, metabolism, endocrinology and muscle function.

G 530 Advanced Physiology of Exercise II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HHP 529. Advanced study of system physiology (circulatory, respiratory and renal function) and environmental factors applied to physical work, activity and exercise.

G 531 Laboratory Procedures in Exercise Science 2 cr. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., HHP 521. Introduction to common laboratory tools associated with clinical and health assessment techniques, research measures, and data collection.

G 540 Health Promotion Strategies 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Exploration of the role of the health professional in the development and implementation of educational, organizational, economic, and/or environmental strategies hat promote individual and community health.

G 541 Program Development in the Health Professions 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Overview of the issues, approaches, and techniques professionals utilize in the planning and development of health education and health promotion programs..

G 594 Seminar 1 3 cr. (R 6) Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr.

G 595 Special Topics Variable cr. (R 6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of
visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.

G 596 Independent Study Variable cr. (R 6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr.

G 597 Research Variable cr. (R 6) Offered every term. Prereq., HHP 486, 520.

G 598 Internship Variable cr. (R 4) Offered every term. Prereq., HHP 520, consent of instr. Supervised field work in public and private agencies and institutions. Must demonstrate competency in First Aid/Emergency Care and CPR.

G 599 Professional Paper Variable cr. (R 3) Offered every term. Prereq., HHP 486, 520.

G 699 Thesis Variable cr. (R 6) Offered every term.

Faculty back to top

Professors

Gene Burns, Ed.D., The University of Montana, 1988 (Chair)
Arthur W. Miller, Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 1981
Kathleen Miller, Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1971 (Emeritus)
Gary Nygaard, EdD., University of Oregon, 1971 (Emeritus)
Scott Richter, Ed.M., Oregon State University, 1982 (Program Director, Athletic Training)
Walter C. Schwank, Ph.D., State University of Iowa, 1955 (Emeritus)
Brian J. Sharkey, Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1965 (Emeritus)
K. Anne Sondag, Ph.D., Southern Illinois, Carbondale, 1988
Thomas R. Whiddon, Ed.D., The University of Montana, 1975
Sharon Dinkel Uhlig, Ed.D., University of Utah, 1982

Associate Professors

Lew Curry, Ph.D., University of Kansas, 1993
George Cross, M.S., Indiana University, 1956 (Emeritus)
Laura Dybdal, Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 1996
Mavis M. Lorenz, M.S., University of Washington, Seattle, 1954 (Emeritus)
Brent Ruby, Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 1994

Assistant Professors

Steven Gaskill, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1998
Dennis T. Murphy, M.S., University of Arizona, 1976 (Head Athletic Trainer)

Instructors

Jennifer Mason, M.S., California State University, Hayward, 1997
J. C. Weida, M.S., The University of Montana, 1995

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Carla Cox, M.S., Colorado State University