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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)
Prerequisites
Math competency; 56 credits
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
HSC 211 or HSC 215 or BIO 392
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
an introductory probability or statistics course
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
HSC 317 or concurrent enrollment
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
HSC 319, HSC 323
Corequisites
None.
Practical course on testing fitness and performance including tests of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Prerequisite: Signed Exercise Science major. Pre/Co-requisite:
HSC 308.
Credits
3(2-3)
Prerequisites
Signed Exercise Science major
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
HSC 219, HSC 420; signed Exercise Science major: Health Fitness option or Health Fitness minor
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
HSC 421
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
HSC 205; HSC 219 or HSC 220; HSC 308
Corequisites
None.
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 308.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
HSC 308
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
HSC 333 and 48 credit hours completed
Corequisites
None.
Students will integrate and apply their knowledge from core courses in Exercise Science: Kinesiology to transition to professional work or graduate studies. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Signed major in Exercise Science: Kinesiology Option; HSC 190, HSC 205, HSC 212, HSC 214, HSC 215, HSC 308 with a C+ or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Signed major in Exercise Science: Kinesiology Option; HSC 190, HSC 205, HSC 212, HSC 214, HSC 215, HSC 308 with a C+ or better
Corequisites
None.