BIOL110: The Biology of Human Life (3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)

The course is intended to serve the non-biology major and present a basic introduction to human anatomy and physiology. It will provide students with a laboratory experience so that they may learn the scientific method and its application in the field of human biology. This course will provide these students with a body of knowledge specific to human anatomy and physiology so that they may be well informed when dealing with important personal, family and societal issues relative to health and life-style decisions. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Natural/Physical Science Laboratory. 4 sh.

HLTH215: Drug Education in the Schools (3 hours lecture)

Prepare health and physical education teachers to teach and implement drug education programs in the schools. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Health Education (HLED) and Physical Education (PHED) majors only.

HLTH222: Mental Health in the Schools (3 hours lecture)

This course focuses on mental health content and teaching methodology for education K-12 in schools based on the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards. 3 sh.

HLTH295: Sexuality Education in the Schools (3 hours lecture)

Focus on sexuality content and teaching methodology for sex education K-12 in schools. Based on NJ Content Standards for Sexuality Education. 3 sh.

HLTH307: The Study of Human Diseases (3 hours lecture)

Provides a comprehensive study of diseases, their etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Includes a review of causation theories and incidence patterns and focuses on major degenerative, neoplastic, metabolic, immunologic, and infectious diseases. Attention is given to prevention and control measures with an emphasis on the role of selected health/medical resources in disease management. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: HLTH 105 or HPEM 150 or ATTR 201 and at least one 200-level course in HLTH, HPEM, or ATTR.

HPEM199: Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education (1 hour seminar)

A professional orientation and an introduction to the breadth of the field of health and physical education in schools, industry and community agencies. Special emphasis is given to the program at Montclair State University. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - New Student Seminar. Meets the University Writing Requirement for majors in Physical Education. 1 sh.

HPEM352: Development and Philosophy of Health and Physical Education (3 hours lecture)

The history and development of health and physical education are traced from primitive to modern times. Influences which contributed to the modern philosophy of health and physical education are identified. May not be taken until junior year. Meets the University Writing Requirement majors in Physical Education. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Junior standing.

HPEM355: Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education (3 hours lecture)

Tests and measurements specifically concerned with the areas of health and physical education. Tests and measurements as tools for better teaching as well as for research. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MATH 103 or MATH 104 or MATH 106 or MATH 109.

HPEM356: Management of Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Fitness Programs (3 hours lecture)

Comprehensive information about the management of health and physical education, athletics, and fitness programs. Current trends, practices and support services essential to the development of these programs will be examined. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Junior standing.

PEMJ131: Fitness Activities (3.0 credits other)

A comprehensive course to provide the student with knowledge needed for developmental programming of personalized fitness activities utilizing all modes of fitness training. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Physical Education w/conc: AdultFitnessProgram (PEAF) major or Physical Education (PHED) major or Teaching (TEPE/TEHP) majors or departmental approval.

PEMJ145: Dance in the Schools (3.0 credits other)

This course provides an overview of the theory, instruction and performance in the fundamentals of folk, square, and social dance forms. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Physical Education w/conc: AdultFitnessProgram (PEAF) major or Physical Education (PEDU/PHED) major or Teaching (TEPE/TEHP) majors or departmental approval.

PEMJ152: Introduction to Fielding and Target Games (1.25 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab)

This course provides an overview of the history, theory, pedagogical stretegies, performance and assessment of fielding and target games such as baseball and archery. Student have opportunties to perform in fielding and target games and to develop basic knowledge of skills, pedagogical strategies, officiating techniques, tornament knowledge, and skill assessment in those types of games. Students will be prepared to develop, implement and assess units of activities in these types of games. As part of the course they develop a comprehensive sport portfolio. Open only to physical education majors. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Open only to Physical Education Majors.

PEMJ153: Introduction to Invasion and Net Games (1.25 hours lecture, 2.25 hours lab)

This course provides an overview of the history, theory, pedagogical strategies, performance, and assessment of invasion and net games such as basketball and tennis. Students have opportunities to perform in invasion and net games and to develop basic knowledge of skills, pedagogical strategies, officiating techniques, tornament knowledge, and skill assessment in those types of games. Students will be prepared to develop, implement and assess units of activities in these types of games. As part of the course they will develop a comprehensive sport portfolio. Open only to physical education majors. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Open only to Physical Education Majors.

PEMJ200: Human Motor Development (1 hour lecture)

This class provides students with an overview of changes to human motor skill that occur over the lifespan, with a focus on the development of fundamental motor patterns and skills that are relevant to school-aged children. Students also study concurrent changes that interact with motor development, such as cognitive, social, and physical changes. 1 sh.

Prerequisites: HPEM 199.

PEMJ320: Physiology of Exercise (3 hours lecture. Starting Fall 2014: 4 hours lecture)

The physiological effects of physical activity upon the human organism. The reaction of exercises of speed, strenght, and endurance upon the muscular and circulo-respiratory systems. 4 sh.

Prerequisites: BIOL 240 and BIOL 241. For ATTR majors only, BIOL 244 and BIOL 245. Starting Fall 2014: BIOL 110 and PEMJ 200. For Athletic Training (ATTR) and Excercise Science (ESCI) majors only, BIOL 244 and BIOL 245.

PEMJ321: Kinesiology (3 hours lecture)

An overview of the integrated functioning of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systmes and the biomechanical principles governing efficient movement, in order to effectively analyze the performance of motor skills. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: BIOL 240 and BIOL 241. For Athletic Training (ATTR) majors only, BIOL 244 and BIOL 245. Starting Fall 2014: BIOL 110 and PEMJ 200. For Athletic Training (ATTR) and Exercise Science (ESCI) majors only, BIOL 244 and BIOL 245.

PEMJ324: Basic Motor Learning (3 hours lecture)

This course provides students with knowledge of the theoretical basis of human learning and performance in motor activity. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: BIOL 240 and BIOL 241. For Athletic Training (ATTR) majors only, BIOL 244 and BIOL 245. Starting Fall 2014: BIOL 110 and PEMJ 200. For Athletic Training (ATTR) and Exercise Science (ESCI) majors only, BIOL 244 and BIOL 245.

PEMJ335: Teaching of Elementary Physical Education (2 hours lecture, 1 hour lab)

An introduction to movement education, elementary physical education teaching methods and activities, and various techniques appropriate for teaching physical education at the elementary level. Topics include basic movement skills, manipulative and non-manipulative skills, lead-up games to team and individual and dual sport skills, and tumbling activities. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: PEMJ 200.

PEMJ351: Adapted Physical Education (3 hours lecture)

This is a lecture and practicum course covering the introductory techniques for conducting a physical education program to meet the needs of the developmentally disabled. Each student is required to spend a minimum of 15 hours of laboratory experience in schools, agencies, and/or institutions. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Physical Education w/conc: AdultFitnessProgram (PEAF) major or Physical Education (PEDU/PHED) major or Teaching (TEPE/TEHP) majors or Athletic Training (ATTR) majors or departmental approval.