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HSC 404 Epidemiology

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.

HSC 411 Pathophysiology

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.

HSC 413 Professional Aspects in School Health

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.

HSC 414 Decision Technologies in Health Care

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.

HSC 418 Professional Aspects of Health Education

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.

HSC 419WI Community Health Assessment, Planning and Program Evaluation

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.

HSC 420 Fitness and Performance Assessment

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.

HSC 421 Training for Fitness and Performance

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.

HSC 423 Practicum in Personal Training

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.

HSC 424 Practicum in Health Fitness

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.

HSC 425 Health Fitness Program Administration/Management

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.

HSC 454 International Health Systems, Organizations and Policy

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.

HSC 490WI Kinesiology Capstone

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.