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Note: See quarterly class schedule or departmental advisor for further enrollment restrictions, requirements, or special course information. Students who have studied Greek elsewhere should consult the Department of Classics for appropriate course level. Placement and proficiency tests can be given.
101-4, 102-4, 103-4 Beginning Greek
Essentials of the Greek language.
201-4, 202-4 Intermediate Greek
Review of essentials and reading for comprehension in selected authors. Prerequisite: GR 103 or equivalent.
The following courses offer a variety of authors and topics; they may be repeated for credit by number, although not by content. Students should consult the department for the scheduled subjects and authors. GR 202 or equivalent is prerequisite for all 300- and 400-level language courses.
Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, and Menander. Study of at least one play in Greek. Topics include origin and development of tragedy, drama as a reflection of contemporary events, and development of New Comedy.
353-4 Readings in Greek Poetry
Greek epic and lyric poetry: epics of Homer and Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns, the early lyric poets such as Archilochus and Sappho, and the Hellenistic poets. Topics for investigation include structure and technique of oral epic, the didactic tradition, lyric meters and diction, and the development of pastoral poetry.
399-1 to 4 Studies in Selected Subjects
Problems, approaches, and topics in the field of Greek. Topics vary.
451-4 Readings in Greek Philosophy
Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. Topics include pre-Socratics and the development of philosophical vocabulary, the sophistic movement, the Cynic tradition, and the development of popular philosophy. Titles vary.
453-4 Readings in Greek History and Biography
Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, Polybius, and Plutarch. Topics for investigation include methods of composition, influences on historiography from the sophists and philosophers, the development of Greek historical writing, and supplemental evidence from inscriptions and nonliterary sources. Titles vary.
455-4 Readings in Greek Politics and Political Theory
Lysias, Demosthenes, Isocrates, Old Oligarch, Plato, Xenophon, and Aristotle. Topics for investigation include development of political ideas and vocabulary, nonliterary sources for our knowledge of Greek civil life, and influences on Roman theories and practices.
457-4 Reading in Greek Prose Narrative
Readings of Greek prose authors on topics such as the scientific or pseudoscientific writings of Hippocrates, Euclid, Archimedes, and Ptolemy; travel commentary of Strabo and Pausanias, essays of Athenaeus, and fiction of Lucian.
481-1 to 4 Independent Reading
Titles vary.
Note: See quarterly class schedule or departmental advisor for further enrollment restrictions, requirements, or special course information.
416-1 to 4 Special Topics in Health
Topics vary. Specific titles announced in quarterly class schedule. May be taken for a letter grade or pass/unsatisfactory.
Note: See quarterly class schedule or departmental advisor for further enrollment restrictions, requirements, or special course information.
Discussions of personal health problems in adolescents through the lifespan including the six CDC risk areas of: injuries, tobacco, alcohol, drug use, sexual behavior that leads to pregnancy, STDs, diet, and physical activity. (Previously listed as HPR 230.)
330-3 School and Community Health Services
Discusses problems of chronic and communicable diseases, environmental health, world health, and the school and community agencies involved in their solutions through assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating school health programs. (Previously listed as HPR 330.)
331-4 Health Education for Early and Middle Childhood
Covers students pre-K through 9th grade. Promoting positive lifestyles; the comprehensive school health program; planning, organizing, and evaluation of curriculum; goals and objectives for health teaching; teaching and learning plans; and controversial issues. (Previously listed as HPR 331.)
382-3 Curriculum and Methods in Health Education
Curriculum development (preK12) in health education including: aims, objectives, implemen-tation, evaluation, and unit planning. Provides criteria for the selection of specific health education content areas and teaching methods across the lifespan. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education program or permission of instructor. (Previously listed as HPR 382.)
431-3 Human Sexuality for Educators
A course in human sexuality for health educators who deal with communication, sexual behavior, birth control, abortion, pregnancy, childbirth, premarital sex, ethics, homosexuality, marriage, divorce, parenting, sexual health, coercive sex, and sexual assault. (Previously listed as HPR 431.)
432-3 Death, Dying, and Grieving
(Also listed as RHB 432.) Course in death, dying, and grieving for health educators who deal with grief and loss in situations such as death, dying, survivorship, children and loss, second marriages, suicide, and other events of trauma. (Previously listed as HPR 432.)
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation/HPR
Note: See quarterly class schedule or departmental advisor for further enrollment restrictions, requirements, or special course information.
100-1 to 2 Physical Education-Beginning
Fundamental skills and knowledge of one particular activity. Competency-based approach. Includes courses for disabled students. Students should check competency levels posted in Physical Education Building before enrolling.
101-2 Physical Education-Intermediate
Intermediate level of skills and knowledge in one particular activity. Competency-based approach. Students should check competency levels posted in Physical Education Building before enrolling.
102-3 Physical Education-Advanced
Advanced level of skills and knowledge in one particular activity. Competency-based approach. Includes courses in life saving and water safety instruction. Students should check competency levels posted in Physical Education Building before enrolling.
151-4 Total Fitness Lifestyle (TFL)
Assessment, prescription, participation, and reassessment of fitness variables including cardiovascular fitness, strength, blood lipids, and body composition.
170-3 Principles of Physical Fitness
Instruction concerning principles of physical fitness including aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, and evaluation of current concepts regarding diet and exercise. Demonstrations of measuring aerobic and muscular fitness, body composition determi-nation, and graded exercise testing. Must have attended TFL orientation to enroll.
Develop methods of teaching fundamental skills and knowledge of a particular sports activity. Emphasizes a variety of teaching skills and classroom management techniques.
211-3 Motor Skills of Young Children
Examination of motor skills used by young children to develop a foundation of fundamental movement patterns and skills. Several basic skills are defined and illustrated.
212-4 Adapted Physical Education and Recreation
Provides an overview of the etiological, physical, and psychological considerations of disabilities. Methods of adapting activities and supervised field experiences in physical education for individuals with disabilities.
213-3 Teaching Adapted Aquatics
Red Cross certification course in adapted aquatics. Concepts are given regarding teaching techniques, disabilities, and basic rescues specific to the population involved. Prerequisite: HPR 212.
214-3 Adapted Physical Activity
Rules and certification requirements of the various athletic opportunities for exceptional populations. Includes discussions of adaptive devices and special facilities used for these programs. Prerequisite: HPR 212.
Examination of basic content areas of physical education for grades K6. Includes motor activities that aid the elementary-age child in developing fundamental movements and sports skills. Students must demonstrate cognitive and psychomotor abilities.
240-2 Problems in Health Education
Discussion of problems related to health education. Much of the course content is determined by students enrolled through individualized assignments.
241-3 Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Introduces the developing professional to the nature and scope of health, physical education, and recreation. Includes degree and licensure requirements, professional organizations, career opportunities, historical perspectives, trends and issues in HPR and related fields.
242-2 Problems in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Current issues in health, physical education, and recreation. Students work on individual problems related to the health, physical education, and recreation program at Wright State.
250-4 Basics of Anatomy and Physiology I
A study of anatomy and physiology correlating both structure and function of the human body. Topics include organization, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, circulatory system, and endocrine system. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
251-4 Basics of Anatomy and Physiology II
A continuation of HPR 250. Topics include respiration, exercise, digestion, metabolism, urinary system, acid base balance, reproduction, and immune system. Prerequisite: HPR 250.
Standard Red Cross first aid course. Comprehensive study of first aid techniques and procedures in emergency treatment.
281-4 Physical Education for Early and Middle Childhood
Curriculum teaching methods and materials in physical education for early and middle childhood (ages 314). Emphasis on goals of effective programs, activity for optimal growth develop-ment, content areas, and principles for teaching motor skills.
Methods of evaluating students and design of individual exercise programs for students with temporary or permanent physical limitations. Prerequisite: HPR 212.
310-4 Developmental Activities for Children
Movement activities that aid the developmentally delayed as well as the normal child in developing motor skills. Equipment and materials necessary to provide appropriate movement activities.
312-3 Motor Skills for Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Sensory-motor skill development of individuals as it relates to perceptual enhancement, IFSP and IEP development, mobility skills, and vocational fitness from early childhood to adulthood. Intended for students in adapted physical education, early childhood education, special education, and related disciplines.
340-3 Organization and Administration of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletic Programs
Organizational techniques, administrative procedures, and principles of managing school health education, physical education, recreation, and athletic programs. Includes scheduling, facilities, personnel, programs of instruction, and public relations. Prerequisite: HPR 241.
Provides information to help the prospective teacher, coach, or sports medicine professional to effectively apply behavioral science principles to the performance aspects of sport and human movement.
355-4 Applied Exercise Physiology
Practical applications in exercise physiology for the physical educator, coach, and athletic trainer. Methods of conditioning, training, implementa-tion, and other special considerations included.
360-3 Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training
The study and practical application of therapeutic modalities for the treatment of athletic injuries. Modalities may include superficial heat and cold, hydrotherapy, massage, traction, intermittent compression units, ultrasound, electrostimulation, and microwave and shortwave diathermy. Prerequisite: HPR 261.
362-3 Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
Nutrient and food energy needs of the individual who is physically active during the life cycle. Tissue maintenance, growth and development, immune function, energy development, the food pyramid, and sound dietary practices are investigated.
Theory and application of health instruction including materials, curriculum development, and discussions of a variety of teaching methods. Prerequisite: HPR 230, 330; ED 214, 216, 218, 220, 221, 223, 327 (ED 327 may be taken concurrently).
381-3 Curriculum and Methods in Physical Education
Curriculum development in pre-K physical education: aims, objectives, implementation, evaluation, teaching methods, daily and unit lesson planning. Self assessment and problem solving techniques allow student to reflect upon and revise teaching practices. Prerequisite: Admission to teacher education program or permission of instructor.
383-3 Methods of Teaching Outdoor Activities
Designed to provide knowledge and practical application of teaching and leading outdoor activities relating to the field of physical education and recreation. Prerequisite: ED 214, 216, 218, 220, 221, 223, 327 (ED 327 may be taken concurrently).
410-4 Psychomotor Assessment of Exceptional Children
Emphasis on developing knowledge and skill in diagnosing motor, physical, and sensory deficiencies in exceptional children. Adminis-trative procedures and interpretation of numerous assessment instruments are covered. Prerequisite: HPR 212.
419-5 to 15 School Nursing Practicum
Supervised experiences in the public school. Prerequisite: HPR 440.
Theory, methods, skills, strategies, organization, psychology, ethics, conditioning, and general aspects of teaching and coaching a particular sport. Typical sports covered include baseball, basketball, and soccer.
Study of health services provided by our public schools; techniques for increasing students' knowledge of healthful practices.
Advanced problems found in the identification of injuries related to athletic participation. Prerequisite: HPR 261.
481-3 Research Methods in Physical Education
Introduction to basic research procedures in health, physical education, and recreation including a review of the statistical procedures pertinent to physical education. The format for thesis writing is also discussed. Prerequisite: BIO 456.
Independent reading, writing, and/or reporting in areas related to health, physical education, or recreation. Topics vary.
489-1 to 6 Workshop in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Intensive study of content, curriculum, method, or materials designed to meet the needs of preservice and in-service professionals in health, physical education, and recreation. Titles vary.
Note: See quarterly class schedule or departmental advisor for further enrollment restrictions, requirements, or special course information.
101-3 The Western World: The Ancient and Medieval Eras
Examination of the character of the premodern world from prehistory through the fourteenth century with special attention to those aspects of ancient and medieval life that had the greatest effect on the development of Western society, politics, and culture.
102-3 The Western World in Transition: The 14th to 18th Centuries
Examination of the roots of the modern Western world emphasizing the revolution in economic, political, religious, and demographic realities that occurred between the 14th and 18th centuries. Prerequisite: HST 101.
103-3 The Modern Western World: The 19th to 20th Centuries
Examination of the nature and consequences of modernization-its failures, accomplishments, and problems with special attention to the phenomena that shaped the Western world of the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: HST 102.
199-1 to 4 Studies in Selected Topics
Problems, approaches, and topics in the field of history. Topics vary.
211-3, 212-3 American Civilization
Thematic survey of events, forces, groups, and individuals that contributed to and helped to shape an American civilization on the North American continent. 211: colonial foundations to 1877. 212: 1877 to the present.
214-3, 215-3 African-American History
Survey of black people in American society from colonial slave trade to the present. 214: African roots to 1877. 215: Reconstruction to the present.
218-3, 219-3 History of Ohio: Frontier to Factory
French, British, American, and Indian conflict for control of Ohio; movement to statehood; evolution of political, economic, and cultural life from rural setting to industrialization and urbanization. 218: prehistory to 1871. 219: since 1871.
Students will learn to use various research tools and techniques and become proficient in presenting their research in a form acceptable to the scholarly community. Prerequisite: HST 101, 102, 103, 211, and 212.
400-4 to 12 History Honors Project
May range from library research to field training.
Courses offered under this number examine selected problems in Roman history to the death of Constantine in a.d. 337. Topics vary.
Studies the decline of the Roman Empire to ca. 1450. Topics vary and can include European, Islamic, and Byzantine civilizations.
415-4 Medieval and Early Modern European History
Examines selected problems in European history from the late Middle Ages through the Counter-Reformation. Topics include the Renaissance and Reformation.
Examines selected problems in European history from the late Middle Ages through the Counter-Reformation. Topics include the Renaissance and the Reformation.
Courses offered under this number examine particular periods of British history (e.g., modern Britain) or topics (e.g., British constitutional history). Topics vary.
Courses offered under this number examine the Balkans and the Middle East from the Middle Ages to the present. Topics may include Byzantine history, the Crusades, and the Middle East today. Topics vary.
Courses offered under this number examine selected Latin American nations (e.g., Mexico), particular topics (e.g., Authoritarianism), and Colonial Latin America. Titles vary.
Examines periods of history in nations located between China and India (e.g., Vietnam) or selected topics (e.g., nationalism). Titles vary.
Examines various periods of Chinese, Japanese, and other East Asian histories or special topics.
Examines colonial, revolutionary, and early Republic periods of American history. Topics vary.
475-4 Nineteenth-Century United States History
Courses offered under this number examine distinct periods in the nineteenth century (e.g., Civil War and Reconstruction) and major topics such as slavery. Topics vary.
480-4 Twentieth-Century United States History
Courses offered under this number examine particular stages of the twentieth-century American experience (e.g., the Progressive Era) or selected topics (e.g., the civil rights movement). Topics vary.
485-4 Special Topics in United States History
Courses offered under this number allow intensive analysis of topics drawn from the entire range of the American experience such as religion, diplomacy, women, immigration, and urbanization. Topics vary.
490-4 Topics in African-American History
Examines topics drawing from the African-American experience; may include black ideology and leadership, racial tension in urban society, and the civil rights movement. Topics vary. Prerequisite: HST 211, 212; or HST 214, 215.
491-1 to 4 Independent Readings
Faculty-directed readings in a field of students' choice.
Courses offered under this number compare developments or movements in different parts of the world and/or different times in history such as revolutions, slave systems, religious movements, or other human experiences that transcend a particular time or place. Topics vary.
498-4 Historiography (American or European)
Introduction to the work of representative historians and important theories of historical interpretation.