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2.00 Credits
An opportunity to perform independent research in geology. Emphasis on writing and public presentation of results from GEY 496 research. Prerequisite(s): Senior geology major and GEY 496. Every semester. Credit: 2
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2.00 Credits
This course explores societal health issues through interdisciplinary perspectives. Social, political, and economic aspects of health promotion, factors related to social justice, and the controversy behind health legislation are each explored. Select issues include teen pregnancy, obesity, gun control, drug abuse, tobacco control, birth control, access to health care, gay and lesbian rights, abortion, violence and abusive behavior, and death and dying. Every semester. Credit: 2
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2.00 Credits
The course prepares students with the necessary information and skills to facilitate exercise activities in a group setting. Experiences include practical application and exploration of various activities within the fitness field. (Pass/Fail only) Every Semester. Credit: 2
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4.00 Credits
The course prepares students with the necessary information and skills to design and implement individualized exercise programs and to sit for a Personal Trainer Certification exam. Experiences include practical application as well as theory and practice. (Pass/Fail option) Every semester. Credit: 4
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2.00 Credits
Defending oneself is an interaction between the self, a possible threat, and the situation or location. Students learn techniques to assess and manage risk, strategies to diffuse common threatening situations, and skills in communication and negotiation. Students also learn and practice maneuvers and skills derived from jujitsu and karate which can be used for self defense when other options have failed. (Pass/Fail option) Every year. Credit: 2
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4.00 Credits
This course focuses on the ability to recognize the need for an early response to medical emergencies and the application of secondary preventive skills during a critical time while awaiting the arrival of professional assistance. Content covers the assessment of vital signs of a victim and the ability to identify medical emergencies including chest, pelvic, abdominal and musculoskeletal injuries in adults and children that merit the use of CPR, bleeding and wound management, bandaging, splinting and personal protective equipment. Based upon grades and successful completion of this course, the student may earn First Aid and CPR certification. Every semester. Credit: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course serves as introduction to the unique discipline of Community Health Education. Theory and practice of health education and national competencies for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) are evaluated in occupational settings such as school, worksite, health care and community health. The realtionship between coordinating networks, health service organizations, government, and voluntary-based health agencies are examined. This course provides students with the knowledge required to: assess individual and community needs for health education; conduct evaluation and research releated to health education; serve as a health education resource preson; and communicate and advocate for health and health education. Every semester. Credit: 4
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2.00 Credits
A study of basic principles in nutrition and their relationship to health and well being. Focus will be on the needs of individuals throughout the life cycle in highly industrialized and emerging cultures world wide. Discussions will include social, political and ethical issues. Every semester Credit: 2
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2.00 Credits
A study of the ecological factors surrounding food production and food consumption world wide. Discussions will include land use, animal and plant production, and social and cultural issues involved with food choices. The role of the production of non-food foods and highly-processed foods will be reviewed. Every year. Credit: 2
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2.00 Credits
A study of the world-wide obesity epidemic. Focus will be on the underlying physiology of the "old human" in an industrialized world. Discussions will include the role of industrialization, social change, technology and human greed. Every year. Credit: 2
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