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2021-2022 Academic Catalog June 1, 2021- May 31, 2022 
    
2021-2022 Academic Catalog June 1, 2021- May 31, 2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Health Education

  
  • H ED 120 Personal Health

    (3)
    The study of personal health as it relates to children through adults.


    Note: Satisfies the General Education Physical Wellness Requirement.
(3)
  
  • H ED 200 Foundations of Health Education

    (2)
    A study of the historical, philosophical, sociological, psychological, and scientific foundations of health education. Consideration is given to individual and societal factors which contribute to and/or influence the elements of physical, social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual health.


(2)
  
  • H ED 220 Special Topics

    (1-3)
    Coursework of current interest in the area of health education will be offered occasionally according to University guidelines as the Department of Health Sciences so chooses.  Topics of study will be indicated on student’s transcript.  Repeatable up to three times for a maximum of 9 credits.


(1-3)
  
  • H ED 230 Health Education Seminar

    (1-3)
    On various topics in Health Education.


(1-3)
  
  • H ED 240 Independent Study

    (1-3)
    Consists of advanced study, reading, and/or research in health education.


(1-3)
  
  • H ED 250 Internship

    (1-6)
    Provides students with opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, theories, and techniques with procedures from the class-work applied to field situations.  Must be approved by faculty supervisor.


(1-6)
  
  • H ED 260 Practicum

    (1-3)
    The course is a directed field experience designed to provide the students with an opportunity to apply skills, knowledge, and values of physical education and/or sports management in a variety of clinical settings.


(1-3)
  
  • H ED 303 Principles of Mental and Emotional Health

    (2)
    A study of mental and emotional health, and the effects of attitudes, emotions and relationships on health and wellbeing. Consideration is given to stress with an emphasis on appropriate management techniques and strategies.


(2)
  
  • H ED 304 Principles of Nutrition and Weight Management

    (2)
    A management approach to the cause and the nature of health and well-being, and health deterioration, emphasizing health maintenance and disease prevention through nutrition and weight control.


    Note: Satisfies the General Education Physical Wellness Requirement.
(2)
  
  • H ED 305 Human Disease and Prevention

    (2)
    A study of the causation and prevention of the major chronic and infectious diseases which affect the quality of an individual’s life. Major signs and symptoms of disease as well as treatment will be discussed.


(2)
  
  • H ED 306 Principles of Human Sexuality

    (3)
    This course is designed to provide students with the content knowledge needed to teach, facilitate, and/or educate target audiences about issues pertaining to sex education. Emphasis will be placed on biological, psychological, and sociocultural issues pertaining to growth, development and family planning.


(3)
  
  • H ED 320 Special Topics

    (1-3)
    Coursework of current interest in the area of health education will be offered occasionally according to University guidelines as the Department of Health Sciences so chooses.  Topics of study will be indicated on student’s transcript.  Repeatable up to three times for maximum of 9 credits.


(1-3)
  
  • H ED 330 Health Education Seminar

    (1-3)
    On various topics in Health Education.


(1-3)
  
  • H ED 340 Independent Study

    (1-3)
    Consists of advanced study, reading, and/or research in health education.


(1-3)
  
  • H ED 350 Internship

    (1-6)
    Provides students with opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, theories, and techniques with procedures from the class-work applied to field situations.  Must be approved by faculty supervisor.


(1-6)
  
  • H ED 360 Practicum

    (1-3)
    The course is a directed field experience designed to provide the student with an opportunity to apply skills, knowledge, and values of physical education and/or sports management in a variety of clinical settings.


(1-3)
  
  • H ED 400 Methods and Materials in Health Education

    (3)
    Prerequisites: H ED 120 , EDUC 305 
    Theory and application of health instruction planning and instruction, including materials, curriculum development and a variety of teaching methods appropriate for the 5-Adult setting. 


(3)
  
  • H ED 415 Community Health and Health Promotion

    (2)
    A study of community health and the processes involved in the planning, implementing and assessing community health related programming. Special attention is given to cultural health issues. A class service-learning project is required.


(2)
  
  • H ED 420 Special Topics

    (1-3)
    Coursework of current interest in the area of health education will be offered occasionally according to University guidelines as the Department of Health Sciences so chooses.  Topics of study will be indicated on student’s transcript.  Repeatable up to three times for a maximum of 9 credits.


(1-3)
  
  • H ED 430 Health Education Seminar

    (1-3)
    On various topics in Health Education.


(1-3)
  
  • H ED 440 Independent Study

    (1-3)
    Consists of advanced study, reading, and/or research in Health Education.


(1-3)
  
  • H ED 450 Internship

    (1-6)
    Provides students with opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, theories, and techniques with procedures from the class work applied to field situations.  Must be approved by faculty supervisor.


(1-6)
  
  • H ED 460 Practicum

    (1-3)
    The course is a directed field experience designed to provide the student with an opportunity to apply skills, knowledge, and values of health education in a variety of clinical settings.


(1-3)