Health CoursesHLTH 125 Basic Nutrition 2 hours An introductory course emphasizing the fundamental and practical aspects of nutrition. This course will include discussion of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and fluids. The course will also include application of nutrient metabolism principles to dietary recommendations and evaluation. (NWNL when combined with HLTH 226). HLTH 139, 239, 339, 439 Special Topics Credit arr. HLTH 185 First-year Seminar 4 hours A variety of seminars for first-year students offered each January term. HLTH 201 Foundations of Health Education 2 hours This is an introductory course for health majors. It provides students with the scope and practice of health educators historically, philosophically, theoretically, and ethically. Specifically, this course examines the roles and responsibilities of health educators and the settings where they are employed, professional ethics, selected theories, and future directions. HLTH 226 Nutrition for Health and Human Performance 2 hours An advanced course emphasizing the nutritional aspects of health, fitness, and human physical performance. This course will include discussion of energy substrates, micronutrients, principles of exercise physiology, fluid replacement, dietary planning, and dietary supplements. The course will also include application of nutritional concepts to dietary recommendations, evaluation, and planning. Prerequisite: HLTH 125 or SCI 130. Offered alternate years. (NWNL when combined with HLTH 125). HLTH 232 Human Relationships and Sexuality 2 hours This course explores the psychological, biological, and sociological aspects of human sexuality. Topics include healthy relationships, sexual behaviors, sexual attitudes, gender roles, sexually transmitted diseases, and sex education in U.S. schools. (Students cannot receive credit for both HLTH 232 and NURS 138). Offered alternate years. HLTH 233 Mental/Emotional Health: Stress Management 4 hours This course approaches stress management from a holistic perspective. Causes of stress, physical symptoms produced by stress, and modalities for dealing with stress are emphasized. Students will gain stress management knowledge, techniques, and responsible applications in daily lives. HLTH 249 Personal and Community Health 4 hours Course objectives include dissemination of current health and healthcare information, experiential learning opportunities, and investigation of cultural differences in wellness programs. HLTH 285/295 Directed Study 2, 4 hours An opportunity to pursue individualized or experiential learning with a faculty member, at the sophomore level or above, either within or outside the major. HLTH 285 can be taken only during January term, HLTH 295 can be taken during the fall, spring, or summer terms. HLTH 352 Consumer Health and Safety Education 2 hours Instruction in factors involved in the selection and evaluation of health services and products. Consumer laws and organizations will also be examined. An overview of approaches to safety education and injury reduction will be addressed. Prerequisite: HLTH 201. HLTH 358 Substance Abuse Education 4 hours An introduction to social, psychological, pharmacological, and cultural aspects of substance use and abuse. An overview of resources, materials, and instructional strategies available to the substance abuse educators will be presented. Methods of identifying substance abuse problems and substance abuse prevention theories will also be discussed. Prerequisite: HLTH 201. HLTH 372 Administration and Management of Fitness Programs 2 hours Administrative and management issues confronting professionals in the fitness industry will be explored. An overview of organizational issues, scheduling, facilities, personnel, fiscal management, and marketing will be examined. Students will also discuss organizational and management operations as they apply to the fitness professional. Prerequisite: HLTH 201. Offered alternate (even) years. HLTH 380 Internship Credit arr. Supervised on- or off-campus work situations in public or private organizations. HLTH 395 Independent Study 1, 2, or 4 hours HLTH 465 Current Issues in Health 2 hours This course affords students the opportunity to examine local, national, and international health issues. Students will actively participate in selecting course topics, work collaboratively with others in developing and implementing course objectives, and will research, write, and present information on selected course topics. Preqrequisite: HLTH 201. HLTH 468 Health Instruction and Curriculum Design 4 hours Preparation in the area of elementary and secondary teaching. Students will gain pertinent knowledge and skills needed to implement comprehensive school health education (CSHE), including instructional techniques and strategies, curriculum and evaluation and development, objectives development, lesson and unit planning, controversial topics in health education, classroom technology, ethical issues in teaching, and classroom management. Educational reform that focuses on improving the health of today's youth will be examined. Prerequisite: HLTH 201, 249, or consent of instructor. HLTH 485 Seminar Credit arr. HLTH 490 Senior Project 1, 2, or 4 hours HLTH 493 Senior Honors Project 4 hours A yearlong independent research project. Applications are completed on the "Honors Program" form available at the registrar's office, requiring the signatures of a faculty supervisor, the department head, the honors program director, and the registrar. Interdisciplinary projects require the signatures of two faculty supervisors. The project must be completed by the due date for senior projects. The completed project is evaluated by a review committee consisting of the faculty supervisor, another faculty member from the major department, and a faculty member from outside the major department. All projects must be presented publicly. Only projects awarded an "A-" or "A" qualify for "department honors" designation. The honors project fulfills the all-college senior project requirement. |