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3.00 Credits
This course deals with problems and trends in camping, programming, administration, camp education, and games of low organization.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of management practices and concerns relevant to the organization, administration and supervision of health, physical education and recreation programs and services. The course will emphasize administrative roles and responsibilities in an effort to enhance the students' professional awareness and preparation to enter the career world. A case analysis approach will be used to apply concepts and theories to practical situations.
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1.00 Credits
This seminar will develop professional and interpersonal competencies necessary for successful internship and career development. Students will develop their personal philosophy in their chosen area of study; identify career and internship goals; critically analyze several potential intern programs based on standards of practice and individual career goals; and develop an awareness and understanding of professional conduct. This course should be taken in the semester prior to the internship.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the principles of fitness management as they relate to health screening, fitness testing, health evaluations, nutrition, and exercise prescriptions. A practical approach will be stressed.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare students to take the ACSM Personal Training Certification. At the completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate safe and effective methods of exercise by utilizing the fundamentals of exercise prescription to improve, maintain, and/or optimize the components of physical fitness.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to basic research and evaluation skills. Students will learn to conduct research and to critically analyze research published in recreation and leisure studies. Literature reviews, assessment techniques, descriptive research methods, sampling, data analysis, scales of measurement, survey development and basic statistics will be presented. Students will complete a mini research study.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the practical and theoretical skills needed to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs in a variety of settings i.e., schools; community health agencies; business, industry worksites; and health care settings such as clinics, hospitals and managed care organizations. Students will be afforded the opportunity to develop a Health Promotion Program. Opportunities to apply Program Planning principles will be provided.
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3.00 Credits
Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in human populations and the application of methods to improve disease outcomes. As such, epidemiology is the basic science of public health. This course introduces students to the basic principles, concepts, methods, and measures used in epidemiology. It also briefly discusses policy implications of epidemiologic research.
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3.00 Credits
Today the definition of wellness involves the interrelationship of many dimensions of health: physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual. This holistic approach requires individuals taking more responsibility for their own well being. Our health status is also affected by society, government and the environment. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to a variety of current issues and controversies related to the delivery of healthcare services. As future allied health professionals, students will also learn their roles and responsibilities to ensure the integration of healthcare services.
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3.00 Credits
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