HPL 1000-2 Human Performance and Leisure Activities: Variable Topics (1 + 2)
A wide variety of two-credit activity courses designed for the interests of the general student body. These courses do not serve the needs of Human Performance, Sport and Leisure Studies majors. May be repeated for credit as course title changes.
Special Note: No more than four semester hours in human performance and leisure activity (HPL) courses will be counted toward a bachelor's degree for students who are not majoring in Human Performance, Sport and Leisure Studies.

HPL 1010-2 Swim Level I (1 + 2)
This course is designed for the nonswimmer and novice swimmer. Instruction and practice in basic water skills to make the student water-safe and "at home" in the aquatic environment.

HPL 1030-2 Swim Conditioning (1 + 2)
Prerequisite: knowledge and skill in the basic swimming strokes
This course is designed to improve the student's cardiovascular fitness through lap swimming.

HPL 1040-2 Water Exercise (1 + 2)
A water exercise conditioning program designed to improve and maintain fitness by improving aerobic capacity; increasing flexibility and range of movement; toning major muscles and controlling weight. Swimming ability is not required for participation.

HPL 1080-2 Scuba Pool and Lecture (1 + 2)
Prerequisites: student must be able to swim a minimum of 200 yards and tread/float for 10 minutes
This course covers basic instruction and skills in both snorkeling and scuba diving. Successful completion of this course will qualify the student for open-water certification dives.

HPL 1090-2 Scuba Open Water Certification (1 + 2 )
Prerequisite: student must have completed HPL 1080 within last six months
This course covers both basic and advanced instruction and skills for snorkeling and scuba diving. Successful completion of this course will qualify the student for Open Water Diver Certification.

HPL 1130-2 Ballet Level I (1 + 2)
This course is designed for adults with minimal or no experience. Basic steps, positions, and movements required in classical ballet will be taught, stressing correct placement based on anatomy and physical laws of motion.

HPL 1150-2 Ballroom Dance (1 + 2)
This course provides instruction and practice in ballroom dance with a focus on traditional dances. Dance mixers and ice breakers will also be included in this class.

HPL 1160-2 Jazz Level I (1 + 2)
This course is designed to teach fundamental techniques of jazz dance for physical fitness and health, to build endurance, figure control, and strength; to aid the student with movement and introduce them to an exciting dance experience.

HPL 1180-2 Modern Dance I (1 + 2)
This course is designed for the student with minimal or no dance experience. A basic movement foundation stressing placement, strength, stretch and coordination will be included to increase physical awareness.

HPL 1210-2 Improvisation and Choreography (1 + 2)
This course will explore movement through creative problem solving and is organized into sequences to express a variety of themes.

HPL 1240-2 Tap Dance I (1 + 2)
This dance course is designed to provide an introduction to tap dance activities, as well as the physical, social and emotional benefits derived from regular participation in such an activity.

HPL 1330-2 Golf I (1 + 2)
This is a course designed for the beginning golfer. The course covers individual skills and rules. Range practice is conducted on the outdoor fields.

HPL 1340-2 Golf II (1 + 2)
Prerequisite: HPL 1330 or adequate playing ability
This course is designed for the student with prior experience in golf. The course will include review of fundamentals and advanced skills. Range practice is conducted on the outdoor fields.

HPL 1350-2 Tennis Level I (1 + 2)
This course is designed for beginning players who are below 2.5 USTA rating. Skills, strategy and rules at the introductory level are presented.

HPL 1400-2 Fencing (1 + 2)
This course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of beginning fencing.

HPL 1410-2 Ski, Cross-Country or Snowboard (1 + 2)
This course is taught at a nearby ski area. Lessons are presented by the area's instructional staff in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, or snowboarding. Instruction for beginners to advanced students is given.

HPL 1450-2 Backpacking and Camping (1 + 2)
This is a course that combines lectures and a weekend backpacking trip where the student will learn where to go, how to dress, the type of equipment needed, how to feed him/herself and others, as well as learning wilderness ethics.

HPL 1660-2 Tae Kwon Do Level I (1 + 2)
This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the Korean martial art of tae kwon do and how it may relate to personal health, physical conditioning and self defense.

HPL 1670-2 Tae Kwon Do Level II (1 + 2)
This course will give the intermediate and advanced martial arts student the opportunity to develop and perform their art for their own enjoyment and for the public.

HPL 1750-2 Weight Training Level I (1 + 2)
This is a course designed to introduce the student, both male and female, to the proper conditioning programs for personal physical development.

HPL 1760-2 Weight Training Level II (1 + 2)
Prerequisite: HPL 1750 or permission of instructor
This is an advanced course for students with some previous skills and knowledge of weight training. It is designed to explore more techniques of lifting, as well as a deeper understanding of muscular hypertrophy.

HPL 1780-2 Step Aerobics (1 + 2)
This course is designed for the student with no prior experience in step aerobics. Basic stepping techniques and footwork, muscular endurance, muscular flexibility and muscular strength will be emphasized. Nutrition, injury prevention and basics of aerobic conditioning will be covered in lectures.

HPL 1790-2 Aerobics (1 + 2)
This course is designed as an introduction to a lifetime exercise program that can help the student develop cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility. In addition to weekly activity sessions, students will receive basic information regarding healthy lifestyles. Students will be evaluated with both written and physical testing.

HPL 1810-2 Hip and Thigh Conditioning (1 + 2)
This course is designed to introduce the students to an exercise program that will develop muscular endurance and muscular strength, as well as flexibility. The course content will also include lectures on nutrition, basic anatomy, physiology, injury prevention and treatment.

HPL 1820-2 Stretch and Strength (1 + 2)
This course contains instruction on building strength and stretch, forming long, slender muscles. Proper stretching techniques and positions, along with methods of developing strength are covered. Sports injury prevention is emphasized in this course.

HPL 1830-2 Walk, Jog, Run (1 + 2)
This course is designed to introduce the student to the benefits of walking/jogging as a method of aerobic conditioning and how to use these exercises safely while promoting cardiovascular health.

HPL 1840-2 Hatha Yoga I (1 + 2)
This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the basic concepts and methodologies of Yoga according to the Sutras of Pantanjali and the guidelines of Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

HPL 1850-2 Hatha Yoga II (1 + 2)
Prerequisite: HPL 1840 or permission of instructor
This is a course for students who are already familiar with the content of Yoga I. Yoga II is an advanced course that uses pranayamas, meditation, and mudras to achieve the health and wellness benefits of Ayurvedic Medicine.

HPL 1870-2 Stress Management (1 + 2)
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the elements of stress-induced conditions, as well as provide a means by which students will become capable of effectively relieving stressful conditions.

HPL 1880-2 Tai Chi Level I (1 + 2)
This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the 25 basic movement forms and concepts of Tai Chi, an ancient form of Chinese physical exercise and mental concentration. Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise that provides practical application to movements in daily life with an emphasis on meditation, strength, flexibility and aerobic training.

HPL 1890-2 Tai Chi Level II (1 + 2)
Prerequisite: HPL 1880 or permission of instructor
This course is designed for students already familiar with the content of Tai Chi Level I. Tai Chi Level II completes the 108 movement forms and concepts begun in Tai Chi Level I and covers advanced movements through expanded amplitude, direction and complexity.