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. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: HLTH 125 or SCI 130. (NWNL when combined with HLTH 125) 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 234 Family Life Education 2 hours Family Life Education is designed to help students develop an understanding of various aspects of human relationships with emphasis placed on the unique needs and interests of individuals and families. Topics covered in this course include approaches to sexuality education, education for relationships and marriage, and parenting education. 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 343 Health Education Content and Assessment 2 hours This course will provide health education majors with the knowledge and understanding required to develop quality K–12 health education programs. Coordinated school health education programs emphasizing comprehensive school health education will be examined. Health education majors will: 1) develop a conceptual understanding of health content and CDC risk behaviors; 2) acquire knowledge needed to select developmentally appropriate health education content in accordance with National Health Education Standards; and 3) develop knowledge of assessment, evaluation, and grading procedures appropriate for the content presented. Prerequisites: EDUC 185/215 and HLTH 201, or consent of instructor. HLTH 344 Health Education Methods 2 hours This course provides the knowledge and methods needed to implement K–12 comprehensive school health education at appropriate grade levels. Health education majors will learn about, and demonstrate, various teaching techniques, class behavior management strategies, and methods to deliver health content. Developing age-appropriate health curricula; organizing, designing, and implementing course unit and lessons plans; and evaluating cognitive knowledge of health content will be emphasized. Prerequisites: HLTH 343 and EDUC 366, or consent of instructor. 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. 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 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. |