Health and Physical Education
2024-25 catalog
HEPE courses for study only (no major offered)
MARK BEINBORN, Instructor, Head Women's Basketball Coach
B.S., University of Dubuque; M.A. Liberty University
STEPHEN BELL, Instructor, Head Football Coach
B.S., Bemidji State University
KELLY BETHKE, Instructor, Head Women's Volleyball Coach
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.A., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
JAY CLARK, Instructor, Associate Athletic Trainer
B.S., Illinois State University; M.Ed., University of Virginia
JORDAN DELP, Instructor, Head Men’s Basketball Coach
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DAVID DESIMONE, Instructor, Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
B.A., Kalamazoo uedbet体育官网; MBA, University of Nebraska
MICHAEL DUCEY, Instructor, Head Men's Volleyball Coach
B.S., Graceland University
SEAN FAULKNER, Instructor, Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S.,University of Iowa; M.S. Lindenwood University
AMY FELTZ, Instructor, Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach
B.S., North Central uedbet体育官网; M.S., Regis uedbet体育官网
CHAD FLANDERS, Instructor, Head Men’s Soccer Coach
B.S., Illinois State University; M.S. Eastern Illinois University
KYLE FLORES, Instructor, Head Cross Country Coach and Assistant Track and Field Coach
B.S., Grand Valley State University
CHAD GUNNELSON, Instructor, Director of Cross Country/Track and Field
B.S. and M.S., University of Dubuque
MARQUISHA HARRIS-POSSO, Instructor, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
B.A., Western Michigan University
JUSTIN HAUER, Instructor, Associate Head Baseball Coach
B.S., Illinois State University
JARED HEAD, Instructor, Assistant Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Coach
B.S., St. Cloud State University
KEEGAN JONES, Instructor, Assistant Football Coach
B.A., Monmouth uedbet体育官网; M.S. East Stroudsburg University
BRIAN KRIER, Instructor, Assistant Football Coach
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THOMAS LAWRENCE, Instructor, Director of Golf
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DANIEL LLOYD, Instructor, Director of Swimming & Diving
B.S., Millikin University
ASHLEY MATHIAS, Instructor, Assistant Athletic Trainer
A.A., Heartland Community uedbet体育官网; B.S., Union uedbet体育官网; M.S., Union uedbet体育官网
RICHARD MALONEY, Instructor, Assistant Football Coach
B.S., University of Massachusetts; M.S., University of Albany
SCOTT M. MEJIA, Instructor, Head Women's Soccer Coach
B.S., Edgewood uedbet体育官网; M.S., Western Illinois University
JOHN NELSON, Instructor, Head Softball Coach
B.A., Grand Canyon University
RYAN PRYOR, Instructor, Head Men’s and Women’s Water Polo Coach
B.A., University of Michigan; J.D., University of Michigan
DAVID RAGONE, Instructor, Assistant Football Coach
B.S., Ursinus uedbet体育官网; M.S., Bemidji State University
MARTIN RESNER, Instructor, Head Women’s Bowling Coach
B.A., uedbet体育官网 uedbet体育官网; M.S., Old Dominion University; DEd., Drake University
ISAAC SMITH, Instructor, Assistant Cross Country and Track Coach
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JORDAN TICE, Instructor, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
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DARRY THORNTON, Instructor, Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach
B.S., SUNY-Oneonta
PAYTON TUCKER, Instructor, Director of Esports
B.S., University of Arkansas
GREGORY WALLACE, Instructor, Head Baseball Coach
B.A., uedbet体育官网 uedbet体育官网; M.Ed., Frostburg State University
MALIK WILDERMUTH, Instructor, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
A.A., Carl Sandburg uedbet体育官网; B.S., Central uedbet体育官网; MEd., Grand Canyon University
ANTHONY WILLAERT, Instructor, Head Men's and Women's Wrestling Coach
B.A., Saint Johns University-Minnesota
DENISE YODER, Instructor, Head Athletic Trainer
B.A., uedbet体育官网 uedbet体育官网; M.S., Ohio University (Athens)
MICHAEL ZAPOLSKI, Instructor, HEPE Program Coordinator, Director of Athletics
B.A., M.B.A., Pepperdine University
Health courses (HEPE)
Wellness Coordinator Denise Yoder
241 Lifetime Wellness (1)
Study of health and wellness as it relates to living a balanced life-style.
Other Health electives
213 Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries (2)
Two hours of theory and lab weekly.
250 Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping and Bracing (2)
Taping, wrapping and bracing for the protection and prevention of sports injuries. Understanding the mechanism of injury as a crucial part for effective taping and bracing. Prerequisites: BIOL-213
370 Orthopedic Evaluation of Athletic Injuries (4)
This course is designed to provide students with specific knowledge and practical skills to perform a clinical evaluation of the upper extremity, lower extremity and spine. Prerequisites: BIOL-213, BIOL-255 or permission of instructor.
371 Orthopedic Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries (4)
This class will focus on the treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries of the upper extremity, lower extremity and torso, including the phases of tissue healing and basic components and goals of a rehabilitation program. Prerequisites: BIOL-213, BIOL-370, BIOL-255 or permission of the instructor.
470 Seminar in Sports Medicine (4)
A senior seminar involving various topics associated with sports medicine. Topics will include administrative and budget considerations, therapeutic modalities and legal issues as they relate to sports medicine. Prerequisites: 213, BIOL 255, BIOL 358 or permission of instructor.
Additional HEPE Courses
Some courses are offered every other year; consult master schedule in Arches for terms offered
HEPE-140 First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
HEPE-225-28 ESports
HEPE-241 Health and Wellness
HEPE-239 Coaching and Of?ciating Volleyball
HEPE-241 Coaching and Of?ciating Football
HEPE-242 Coaching and Of?ciating Basketball
HEPE-243 Coaching and Of?ciating Baseball
HEPE-244 Coaching and Of?ciating Track & Field
HEPE-245 Coaching and Of?ciating Wrestling
HEPE-248 Coaching and Of?ciating Softball
Activity Courses
uedbet体育官网 does not have a requirement for HEPE credits or coursework (effective May 2025). No activity courses may be repeated for credit. No more than 3 activity credits may count toward total number of credits for the degree. Activity courses are open to students at all knowledge and skill levels.
Activity Courses
HEPE-101 Physical Conditioning
HEPE-103 Volleyball
HEPE-111 Badminton
HEPE-112 Tennis
HEPE-116 Weight Training
HEPE-117 Swimming
HEPE-118 Racquetball
HEPE-119 Scuba Training
HEPE-121 Archery
HEPE-122 Aerobic Dance
HEPE-123 Jazz Dance
HEPE-130 Bowling
HEPE-131 Canoeing
HEPE-132 Golf
HEPE-133 Ballet
HEPE-134 Square and Folk Dance
HEPE-135 Beginning Modern Dance
HEPE-136 Skiing
HEPE-138 Cycling
HEPE-139 Social Dance
HEPE-166 Movement in Elementary Classrooms
HEPE-200 Varsity Football
HEPE-201 Varsity Cross Country
HEPE-202 Varsity Basketball
HEPE-203 Varsity Swimming
HEPE-204 Varsity Wrestling
HEPE-205 Varsity Baseball
HEPE-206 Varsity Tennis
HEPE-207 Varsity Track & Field
HEPE-208 Varsity Golf
HEPE-209 Varsity Volleyball
HEPE 210 Varsity Bowling
HEPE-222 Varsity Softball
HEPE-223 Varsity Lacrosse
HEPE-224 Varsity Soccer
HEPE-225-02 Cheerleading - Club
HEPE-225-03 Dance Company - Club
HEPE-225-04 Equestrian - Club
HEPE-225-23 Equestrian - Competitive Team
HEPE-233 Movement and Dance for Educators
HEPE-235 Intermediate/Advanced Modern Dance
HEPE-236 Movement and Dance for Educators
THEA-250 Jazz Dance I
THEA-251- Basic Tap
THEA-350 Jazz Dance II
THEA-410 Stage Combat
NOTATION ABOUT CREDIT FOR CLUB SPORTS AND VARSITY SPORTS:
- Varsity Sports: Student athletes may register for their sport for credit one time. Students must take the responsibility to register themselves for this course during the semester it is taken and it may not be added for a previous term or academic year. Students who do not make a varsity team, choose to leave a team, become injured or cannot successfully complete the season for any reason are required to drop the course. The enrollment and drop process will not be handled by the Registrar, the advisor or the athletic department. As is the case with all credit-bearing coursework, it is the responsibility for the student to assure proper registration.
- Club Sports: Club sports with a paid coach may be taken for credit. The same stipulation regarding registration as noted for varsity sports above applies to club these sports listed below.
- HEPE - 225 - 02: Cheerleading
- HEPE - 225 - 03: Dance Company
- HEPE - 225 - 04: Equestrian
- HEPE - 225 - 23: Equestrian - Competitive
All club sport courses will adhere to the college add/drop enrollment policies, attendance requirements, credit definitions and deadlines.
HEPE Course Transfer Credit Policy
The college will accept transfer credit only for approved health or physical education courses offered, taught and transcripted by accredited colleges and universities as HEPE electives. Approved courses must be taught as a regular class and have a course description printed in the institution's of?cial course catalog and receive prior approval.