BIOL240: Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology I

Human anatomy and physiology for health education and physical education majors. Not for biology majors. Biology majors may only take this course as a free elective. 3 sh.

BIOL241: Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology II

Human anatomy and physiology for health education and physical education majors. Not for biology majors. Biology majors may only take this course as a free elective. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: BIOL 240.

CHEM107: College Chemistry I

Introductory chemistry course for non-science majors. Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry. 2 sh.

CHEM108: College Chemistry II

Introductory chemistry course for non-science majors. Fundamentals of organic and biochemistry. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: CHEM 107.

FCST333: Group Dynamics

This course is a seminar laboratory experience designed to facilitate human relationships. Focus is on individual behavior in groups. Participation in actual group process provides opportunity for development of insight into the effects of one's behavior on others. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Electives, Personal/Professional Issues.. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental approval.

HLTH101: Personal Health Issues

Personal Health Issues examines health through six interrelated dimensions: physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, interpersonal and social, and environmental. This course examines how health choices impact society and the health of a community. Additionally, health policies and societal health issues are examined for their impact on the individual. This course emphasizes contemporary health issues using the national initiative Health People 2010 as a framework. Assessing health status, increasing health competencies to enhance decision-making skills, eliciting health-promoting behaviors, and interpreting existing and proposed social actions that ultimately affect individual, family, community and environmental health are central focuses of this course. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Interdisciplinary Core, Scientific Issues. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Electives, Personal/Professional Issues. 3 sh.

HPEM150: Principles and Practice of Emergency Care

Provides for study of emergency care management. Provides knowledge and skills for teaching principles and practices of emergency care in a school or adult fitness setting. 3 sh.

HPEM199: Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education

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 PEAF and PHED majors. 1 sh.

HPEM352: Development and Philosophy of Health and Physical Education

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 for PEAF and PHED majors. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Junior standing.

HPEM355: Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education

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

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.

INFO101: Contemporary Business

The organization and operation of contemporary business are explored. Students study the operation of the free enterprise system, alternative economic systems, and the various functional areas of business: finance, management, production, and marketing. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Social Science, Topic Course. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Can not be used for degree credit by Business Administration majors with more than 60 credits completed toward degree.

MKTG240: Introduction to Marketing

This introductory course is designed to expose the student to the basic areas that comprise marketing as a discipline. Marketing is viewed as a process that must be integrated with all other business functions. The basic theories, concepts, language and tools of marketing are introduced, and illustrations of their applicability to the business as well as non-profit sectors of the national economy with increasing stress on the global realities which affect the marketing function are addressed. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Start Spring 2010: ENWR 105 or HONP 100.

NUFD182: Nutrition

This course is designed to give students a general knowledge of the components of the food we eat, the nutrients necessary for a healthy life, the functions of nutrients and the interrelationships and metabolism of nutrients. The factors which influence the recommended dietary intake of nutrients, and theories and guidelines for screening nutrition risk and disease and prevention are presented. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Interdisciplinary Core, Scientific Issues. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Natural/Physical Science, Non-Laboratory Science only. 3 sh.

PEMJ117: Aquatics and Outdoor Education

This course provides an overview of the theory, instruction and performance in the fundamentals of aquatics and selected outdoor education skills. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: PEAF major or PHED major or departmental approval.

PEMJ131: Fitness Activities

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: PEAF major or PEDU major or PHED major or TEPE major or TEHP major or departmental approval.

PEMJ151: Yoga, Relaxation and Stress Reduction

Provides for the development of basic skills in the performance and teaching of hatha yoga and basic neuromuscular relaxation. Each student will be able to plan and implement stress reduction programs for individuals in a one-to-one counseling situation and teach sessions in a classroom format. 1 sh.

PEMJ231: Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription

This comprehensive course will allow the student in the adult fitness concentration the opportunity to practice field test assessment skills and procedures. Students will also be exposed to all aspects of equipment and instrumentation commonly found in the fitness industry. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: PEMJ 131.

PEMJ233: Leadership in Aerobics

Students will acquire skills in performing, demonstrating, and teaching aerobic activities. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: PEMJ 131.

PEMJ234: Leadership in Anaerobics

Students will acquire skills in performing, demonstrating, and teaching strength training and anaerobic conditioning. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: PEMJ 131.

PEMJ246: Field Experience in Adult Fitness

This course permits physical education majors interested in adult fitness an opportunity to observe and evaluate a variety of adult fitness programs. 1 sh.

PEMJ320: Physiology of Exercise

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. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: BIOL 240 and BIOL 241. For ATTR majors only, BIOL 244 and BIOL 245.

PEMJ321: Kinesiology

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 ATTR majors only, BIOL 244 and BIOL 245.

PEMJ324: Basic Motor Learning

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 ATTR majors only, BIOL 244 and BIOL 245.

PEMJ340: Fitness and the Aging Process

The anatomic, physiologic and social changes experienced by the older adult as he/she ages. The students will learn the bases for selection of appropriate activities and techniques for communicating with this specialized population. Field experiences involving older adults in fitness settings will be included in this course. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: PEMJ 320.

PEMJ351: Adapted Physical Education

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: PHED major or PEAF major or ATTR major or TEHP major or TEPE major or PEDU major or departmental approval.

PEMJ375: Foundations and Practices in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Knowledge and skills related to cardiopulmonary rehabilitation which is necessary for working with post-cardiac individuals in the post-hospital continuing exercise program. Students will be expected to demonstrate a high level of competence in all aspects of the course. Field work required. 3 sh.

Prerequisites: PEMJ 320.

PEMJ376: Seminar in Fitness Programming

Specifically designed for the student in the adult fitness concentration to bring together a series of background topics into a seminar experience. The course will discuss practitioner roles, the establishment of criteria for the evaluation of fitness programs in a variety of settings, individual factors which influence participation adherence, and practical considerations which apply to fitness programming. 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Junior standing and PHED or PEAF major.

PEMJ380: Internship in Physical Education

The internship offers the student an opportunity to work as a trainee with professionals in organizations and/or agencies. 8 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental permission.

PEMJ381: Cooperative Education in Physical Education

Integrates academic study with supervised employment outside the formal classroom environment. The co-op term is a semester off-campus during which a student, while supervised by a department faculty coordinator is responsible for completing the terms of a predetermined learning contract. Available to students not completing the student-teacher sequence only. 4 - 8 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental permission.

PSYC101: Introduction to Psychology

This course is an introduction to the study of human behavior and surveys major topics within the diverse discipline of psychology. Topics covered will come from each of four core areas offered by the psychology department: Social/Applied (e.g., Social, Industrial-Organizational, Health), Biological Basis of Behavior (e.g., Physiology, Perception, Motivation/Emotion, Comparative Animal Behavior), Cognition (e.g., Learning and Memory, Conditioning and Learning, Cognition, Language) and Personality (e.g., Personality, Abnormal, Development). Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science for non-psychology majors only. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Social Science, Survey Course for non-psychology majors only. 3 sh.