400
Introduction to basic principles and methods of epidemiology including: determinants of disease distribution, measures of disease frequency and association, study design, and data sources. Prerequisites: Math competency; 56 credits.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of body’s physiological responses to disease states. Emphasis is placed on the interactions among body systems and deviations from homeostasis. Prerequisite:
HSC 211 or
HSC 215 or
BIO 392.
Credits
3(3-0)
Course addresses competencies, professionalism, and issues in school health education, including a 60-hour onsite field experience. Pre/Co- requisite:
HSC 346.
Credits
3(2-1)
This course surveys two computer-based tools, simulation and geographical information systems, commonly used to market and manage the delivery of health services. Prerequisite: an introductory probability or statistics course.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course will address professional issues relating to the history, philosophy, ethics, practice, settings, and competencies of health education. Prerequisites:
HSC 317 or concurrent enrollment.
Credits
2(2-0)
Models, theories, methodologies, interventions, and evaluation of community health assessments and programs will be discussed, along with other health education responsibilities and initiatives. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite:
HSC 319, 323.
Credits
3(3-0)
Practical course on testing fitness and performance including tests of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Prerequisites:
HSC 308; signed exercise science major.
Credits
3(2-3)
Practical course to instruct students in leading safe and effective exercise programs in a variety of environments for athletes to sedentary individuals. Prerequisites:
HSC 219, 420; signed Exercise Science major: Health Fitness option or Health Fitness minor.
Credits
3(2-3)
This course is designed for students to obtain experience developing and conducting safe and effective exercise testing and training programs with clients one-on-one. CR/NC only. Prerequisite:
HSC 421.
Credits
2(1-3)
Practical experience with health/fitness appraisal, exercise prescription, fitness leadership and other staff functions in various campus and community fitness facilities. CR/NC only. Prerequisites:
HSC 205; 219 or 220; 308.
Credits
2(0-6)
This course will prepare students to work in health fitness settings organizing, administering and supervising programs for apparently healthy individuals or those with controlled risks. Prerequisites:
HSC 420,
HSC 421.
Credits
3(3-0)
Overview of health systems structure, service delivery, administrative processes and policy dimensions from an international perspective. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
HSC 333 and 48 credit hours completed.
Credits
3(3-0)