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3.00 Credits
This course presents the integrative physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, muscular, nervous, renal, digestive, endocrine, immune, and reproductive systems. Cellular and metabolic regulation will be integrated into organ/systems regulation. Normal and disease conditions (e.g., heart disease, diabetes) will be used as illustrations. The information in this course will be integrated into specific upper division courses and is directly applicable to those in the health sciences. Prerequisites: CHEM 221/ 222 or CHEM 236/ 237, BIOL 241 and AHS 351 or department permission. $50 lab fee.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the mechanism, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of musculoskeletal injury. The course begins with the study of the injury process from a physiological and biomechanical perspective. The course then progresses into the study of specific injuries to the various areas of the body. The course concludes with the study of various treatment modalities utilized in the health care arena. Departmental adjunct faculty and health professionals from the community serve to expand the course content within their area of expertise. Prerequisites or corequisites: AHS 351, 361 or department permission. $10 course fee. (2 credits)
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3.00 Credits
This course includes the theory and techniques of nutrition, dieting, and proper weight control. Digestion and absorption of foodstuffs will be presented at the biochemical and applied physiological levels. Experimentally based research projects and case studies will be accomplished in small groups. Prerequisites: AHS 271, 351, 361 or department permission.
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3.00 Credits
This course includes the study of the cardiovascular system from an applied/clinical exercise perspective. It will include hands-on exercise diagnostic testing and prescription, interpretation of responses to graded exercise (i.e., maximal oxygen uptake, heart response, blood pressure response, interpretation of ECG waveforms, and clinical symptoms). Edward Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation unit will offer a clinical experience. This course is directed towards those in the health professions and those who may want to work in cardiac rehabilitation. Prerequisites: AHS 361 and/or corequisite AHS 452. (2)
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3.00 Credits
This course will study the biomechanical forces involved in human movement. Applications will include the study of normal human movement, abnormal/pathological movement (e.g. abnormal gait analysis, rehabilitation aspects of movement), as well as sport and exercise biomechanics. Attention will be given to both the quantitative and qualitative analysis of movement. Prerequisites: AHS 271, 351, 361, and 452.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a basic introduction to the history, structure, and function of the public health system as it applies to the urban environment. Aspects of the economic, social, physical and built environments that impact the health of urban populations will be examined in the context of community organizing, program planning, health promotion and disease prevention throughout the lifespan, minority health, mental health, environmental and workplace safety and the delivery of adequate and equitable healthcare services. Prerequisites: BIOL 201 or 241 or 242.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course of the basic science of disease prevention. Overview of epidemiologic methods and research designs to explore the variation of disease occurrence among individuals and populations and how that variation is studied to understand the causes of disease. Discussion of the biologic, behavioral, social and environmental determinants of health and disease. Description of how epidemiologic findings are applied to health maintenance and disease prevention. Prerequisite: AHS 271.
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2.00 Credits
This course addresses public health concepts and issues related to physical inactivity and attempts to prepare the student to work alongside of public agencies and communities to understand the link between physical activity and chronic diseases and how to strategize appropriate interventions. Students will have the opportunity to connect theory and practice through dialogue with public health practitioners and community leaders. (2 credits)
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Specific topics in Applied Health Science not normally included in the curriculum. (2-4 credits)
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2.00 Credits
This will be a seminar course on leadership from a Christian perspective. Specific readings will include: the job description of a leader in the health professions, traits and habits of successful leaders, spiritually healthy leaders, qualities and skills of leaders, developing of leaders, mentoring others to be leaders, different leadership styles, leaders as change agents, developing a mission statement, casting a vision, developing an action plan, leader's role in conflict management and pitfalls of leaders. Persons serving in leadership roles in the health professions (e.g., hospital administrator, physician managing a multi-staffed clinic, director of student health center) will be invited as guest speakers. (2 credits)
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