2018-2019 Undergraduate General Catalog


200

HLTH 216 Stress Management (WB2)

This course will define stress and its relationship to health in modern society. Stress-related disease and personality profiles will be examined. Exercise, diet and relaxation techniques will be discussed in relation to stress control.

Credits

2

HLTH 222 Nutrition (WB)

This course will provide the student with information concerning nutrients in food, optimum nutrition for exercise and sport. and energy values of food in physical activity. It emphasizes the evaluation of body composition, weight control through exercise and diet and modification of eating and exercise disorders.

Credits

3

HLTH 240 School Health Education

A comprehensive evaluation of health issues and curriculum with special emphasis on instructional methodologies. Course content is applicable for teaching at the K-12 level. Students will also complete a health observation experience in local schools as part of this course.

Credits

3

HLTH 242 Personal Health (WB2)

A study of the personal health issues that will acquaint the student with essential positive health behaviors. Included are areas of emotional maturity, fitness, nutrition, and weight management. Life style decisions related to alcohol, tobacco, and psychoactive drugs will be explored. The course will also examine the health areas of cardiovascular disease and cancer, as well as communicable and chronic diseases.

Credits

2

HLTH 243 Community Health

A study of health on a local, national, and global level. The students will acquaint themselves with health issues in relation to their community. Included are areas of infectious disease and its prevention, human sexuality, violence and abuse, environmental health, aging, death and dying, and health in the new millennium.

Credits

2