HK 494

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Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

Lecture course on topics of current interest; specific topics announced in the Class Schedule.

1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated as topics vary.

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HK 494 class schedule data for fall 2025
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
80235	Lecture-Discussion	APG	4:00PM -6:20PM	W	121A Freer Hall	Wilson, W	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Adapted Physical Education Section Info: Adapted Physical Education—The Marginalization of Teachers and Students Description: This special topics course focuses on how adapted physical education—specially designed physical education for students who experience disability—is socially constructed to marginalize adapted physical educators and their students. Course content centers on (1) how adapted physical educators navigate a socio-politically charged workplace; (2) the subjective, embodied experiences of disabled students in a variety of physical education environments; and (3) the intersection of teacher and student experiences. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
80236	Lecture-Discussion	APU	4:00PM -6:20PM	W	121A Freer Hall	Wilson, W	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Adapted Physical Education Section Info: Adapted Physical Education—The Marginalization of Teachers and Students Description: This special topics course focuses on how adapted physical education—specially designed physical education for students who experience disability—is socially constructed to marginalize adapted physical educators and their students. Course content centers on (1) how adapted physical educators navigate a socio-politically charged workplace; (2) the subjective, embodied experiences of disabled students in a variety of physical education environments; and (3) the intersection of teacher and student experiences. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
79278	Lecture-Discussion	G1	12:30PM -1:50PM	TR	356 Freer Hall	Dillon, G	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Applied Cardiovascular Physiol Section Info: Applied Cardiovascular Physiology: This course examines how the heart and blood vessels function to deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Students will explore key topics such as heart function, blood pressure regulation, and cardiovascular system adaptations to exercise, stress, and disease. This course will equip students with foundational knowledge and hands-on skills to apply cardiovascular physiology in careers across health, fitness, and clinical settings. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
81040	Lecture-Discussion	GAS	3:30PM -4:50PM	MW	130 Freer Hall	Rice, I	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/20/25-12/10/25 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Adapted Sports Section Info: The purpose of this course is to explore the physical, social, psychological, and emotional factors influencing participation in physical activity and adapted sport among persons living with disabilities. This course will examine a) the historical context of disability sport including the structure and major organizations within competitive and recreational sports; b) current research and trends in disability sports; c) role of classification systems in adapted sport; and d) training techniques, equipment selection, and adaptations required for performance optimization across different adapted sports. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
80240	Lecture-Discussion	RTG	6:00PM -8:30PM	T	255 Freer Hall	O'Connor, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Research on Teaching in PE Section Info: Research on Teaching in Physical Education - Critically examines advanced theories, trends, problems, and implications of research on teaching in Physical Education. Students will complete a series of written and oral assignments that are grounded in theory, illustrate critical thinking skills, and demonstrate extensive knowledge of the literature. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
80241	Lecture-Discussion	RTU	6:00PM -8:30PM	T	255 Freer Hall	O'Connor, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Research on Teaching in PE Section Info: Research on Teaching in Physical Education - Critically examines advanced theories, trends, problems, and implications of research on teaching in Physical Education. Students will complete a series of written and oral assignments that are grounded in theory, illustrate critical thinking skills, and demonstrate extensive knowledge of the literature. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
79279	Lecture-Discussion	U1	12:30PM -1:50PM	TR	356 Freer Hall	Dillon, G	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Applied Cardiovascular Physiol Section Info: Applied Cardiovascular Physiology: This course examines how the heart and blood vessels function to deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Students will explore key topics such as heart function, blood pressure regulation, and cardiovascular system adaptations to exercise, stress, and disease. This course will equip students with foundational knowledge and hands-on skills to apply cardiovascular physiology in careers across health, fitness, and clinical settings. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
81041	Lecture-Discussion	UAS	3:30PM -4:50PM	MW	130 Freer Hall	Rice, I	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/20/25-12/10/25 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Adapted Sports Section Info: The purpose of this course is to explore the physical, social, psychological, and emotional factors influencing participation in physical activity and adapted sport among persons living with disabilities. This course will examine a) the historical context of disability sport including the structure and major organizations within competitive and recreational sports; b) current research and trends in disability sports; c) role of classification systems in adapted sport; and d) training techniques, equipment selection, and adaptations required for performance optimization across different adapted sports. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.