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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
Assists the student in examining and managing their body's physiological and psychological responses to stress. Self-assessments will help the student to identify personal stressors. Students will participate in numerous stress management strategies and relaxation techniques including time management, diaphragmatic breathing, meditation, autogenics, progressive muscle relaxation, cognitive reappraisal, behavior modification, journal writing, and other coping techniques.
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1.00 Credits
Presents a series of movements, which focus on balance, breathing, muscle control, and smooth motion. Tai Chi is an exercise used to promote physical, mental, and emotional health. The history of Tai Chi will be presented. This course may be taken for a maximum of three credits. This course is cross listed with PHED 1103. A student may only earn credits for this course in one department, not both.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an overview of the fundamental concepts in drug use and abuse. The course will focus on the drugs of abuse that are most commonly used in the United States and will emphasize the physiological, social, psychological, legal, and health aspects of drug use and abuse. Special attention will be focused on the motivations of drug use/abuse for college students. Critical thinking and communication skills will be emphasized to explain and reinforce personal health choices. This course is open to all students and meets the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) 8710.3200, Subp. 3, Standard K2 8710.2000, Subp. 11, Standard 10E.
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2.00 Credits
Using a mindfulness approach, examining the dimensions of wellness; including physical, intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, financial, and others. Students will complete self-assessments, breathing exercises, meditation, and physical activity. Goal setting and behavior change will also be discussed. This course may be used to fulfill both the health and physical education requirements for the A.A. degree.
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2.00 Credits
Studies the dimensions of wellness; including physical, intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, and others. Students will do self-assessments and develop a Wellness program, including a fitness plan, to achieve their goals and overcome any barriers. Students will also analyze their personal nutrition and develop strategies for improvement. Risk factors related to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other diseases will also be discussed. This course may be used to fulfill both the health and physical education requirements for the A.A. degree.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Examines selected health topics of current interest in a global society. This course may be repeated under different topics.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an introduction to the field of Social Work and Social Welfare. Course describes history, worker roles, and current career trends in the field. Students are required to participate in hands-on experience through service learning. This course is appropriate for anyone who might be interested in the helping profession.
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2.00 Credits
Explores the various types of disabilities and how they impact the individual, the family unit, and society. A particular emphasis will be placed on understanding the unique behavioral, physical, cultural and psychological issues associated with each type of disability. NOTE: HSER1103 and INTS 1103 are co-listed; department should be selected at registration. Credit will be given in only one department. Students wanting to fulfill Goal 7 of the MTC must enroll in INTS 1103.
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3.00 Credits
Examines attitudes and enhances knowledge and skills that are necessary to work effectively with culturally diverse populations in the human services field. Students will explore their own and others' cultural indentities, values, attitudes, and behaviors. Emphasis is placed on how to adjust services to the multicultural needs of individuals who are served.
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2.00 Credits
Looks at dynamics of loss and grief across the lifespan. We will look at how grief impacts families and children, as well as exploring gender differences. We will incorporate journal assignments and experiential activities designed in the healing of each person's grief journey. Students will learn to identify, assess, and intervene in grief situations.
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