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3.00 Credits
Mechanical principles will be systematically studied as they apply to human movement. Application of these principles will be used to understand and improve the efficiency, efficacy, and safety of movement. Prerequisite: HERS 235 and 314. Grade only. Offered each semester.
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3.00 Credits
A series of experiments designed to achieve competency in research methods, procedures and instruments typically used in human performance laboratories. Lecture and lab. Prerequisites: HERS 235, 340 and STAT 110 or STAT 210. Grade only. Offered each semester.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces and reinforces student knowledge of scientifically-based topics such as digestion and metabolism of nutrients, nutritional genomics, epigenetics, and functional foods. The course also explores issues related to safety and efficacy of health claims such as those pertaining to popular diets, nutraceuticals, and how they may apply to various populations. Evidence-based nutrition practice and how society regulates application of this scientific evidence is addressed. Prerequisites: HERS 205 and HERS 360, BIOL 211 and BIOL 212; CHEM 210 or CHEM 212 and CHEM 213; and admission to the nutrition minor. Grade only. Nursing students may enroll, pending available seating. Offered yearly.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the analysis of the relationships between concepts in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Emphasis is placed upon helping students integrate these concepts into their professional procedure via major paper, case studies and special presentations. Prerequisites: Senior standing and instructor's permission. Offered fall semester only.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for students preparing for the National Strength and Condition Association's (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification or for students wishing to gain additional practical application of exercise science, strength training and programming. The major focus of the course will be on exercise techniques, designing strength and conditioning programs, application of exercise prescription principles and facility management, organization and administrative procedures. Prerequisites: HERS 205, 280, 314, 340, BIOL 211 and BIOL 212. Grade only. Offered each semester.
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0.00 - 9.00 Credits
This course gives students practical experience of the implementation of health promotion programs in a supervised environment. Students in the course will support the implementation and evaluation of a health promotion program in a community setting. Students may work on projects previously designed during their program planning class or may be involved in the implementation and evaluation of a health promotion program designed by another agency. Students are expected to clear their site choice with their on-site supervisor and the course instructor of HERS 350 before registering for the course. P/NC only. Offered each semester. Prerequisites: HERS 204, 288, 312, 315, 326, 328 & 350.
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3.00 Credits
The student will complete data collection and statistical analysis on a movement science related research topic. The project will be under the direct supervision of an HERS faculty mentor. Students will use their collected data to write one of the following: poster presentation, research paper, or a journal article. Prerequisites: HERS 314, HERS 340, HERS 370, HERS 380, STAT 210, HERS 390. Grade only. Offered fall semester only.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the skills required to locate funding opportunities and write and submit grant applications and reports for health promotion and education programs. This course is designed to help students to gain experience and practice in finding grant money and applying for grants to undertake community health projects. Prerequisites: Students must have senior standing. Grade only. Offered yearly.
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3.00 Credits
Organization and administrative aspects of an effective school health education/promotion program pertaining to budgets, personnel, facilities, legal responsibilities, home/school/community communications, and the formulation of practical modes of collaboration among educational settings. Includes the creation and development of scope and sequence as applied to the Minnesota State Graduation Standards and the National Health Standards. Upon successful completion of this course, students will (1) understand the policy and procedures required to be an administrator in the area of health education; (2) become knowledgeable regarding curriculum development; and (3) become both an advocate and a resource person for health education, upholding state standards and recommendations. Prerequisites: HERS 204, 288, and 311. Grade Only. Offered yearly.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the foundations of public health practices, including health organization/agency structures and specific health concerns of target populations. The course places particular emphasis on the social influences on individual and community health. It examines the reasons for health disparities and explores the problems and the challenges faced by modern public health workers and health promoters. The main goal of the course is to increase students' understanding and knowledge of public health to inform their future practice as health promoters. Prerequisites: HERS 204, 288, 311, 312, 328, and 403. Grade only. Offered yearly.
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