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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Provides an introductory course integrating the structure and function of the human body. This portion covers: endocrine system, blood and defense mechanisms, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, metabolism, nutrition, urinary system, fluid and electrolyte balance, reproductive system, and growth and development.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an overview of the key aspects of public health, including its history, mission, essential services, core functions, infrastructure, resources, workforce, achievements, challenges and career options.
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3.00 Credits
Provides Health and Exercises Science students with background of information that is needed for future advanced studies in specific allied health professions. Course topics include the following: medical terminology and documentation, basic evaluation skills, the inflammatory and healing processes, and an introduction to the diseases that occur within the body's systems.
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3.00 Credits
Exposes students to prevention techniques related to injuries and illness sustained during participation in physical activity. Students will develop skills necessary to interpret risk factors associated with participation as well as prevention and recognition of such conditions. Appropriate medical response and treatment options will be discussed.
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3.00 Credits
Explores stress and its impact on wellness and health. Topics include causes of stress, physiological and psychological responses to stress, and stress-related diseases. Students will identify personal stressors and stress responses. Course emphasizes a holistic approach to managing stress, adopting effective coping mechanisms, and practicing relaxation techniques. Students will develop a stress management plan, lifelong skills to promote health, and an understanding of the impact of stress on personal health and future client health.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the social determinants of health and their impact on health inequities and health disparities. This course introduces social justice as a public health issue and explores historical and contemporary issues and theoretical frameworks related to health inequities. Students will examine personal, institutional, community, and policy level responses to these problems. The course will assist students in discovering their ability to create positive change in their world through advocacy, community organization, and collective action.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to the broad and growing field of global health promotion. Students explore principles of global health, determinants of health, trends in health across the lifespan nationally and internationally, and organizations that shape public health and health promotion efforts in the United States and globally.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an introduction for students to the fundamental concepts surrounding environmental and occupational health. Students will apply concepts in these areas to current environmental health issues including the following: population, risk assessment, policy generation and regulation, as well as the effects of environmental and occupational factors on human health.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Provides an in-depth analysis and/or comparison of topics related to health, health science or exercise science within a framework provided by the instructor. Examples include but are not limited to contemporary issues in healthcare or exercise science, a comparative analysis of healthcare systems in different countries, health issues related to population, economics, social and other factors, healthcare issues of special populations, and emerging technologies and fields.
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3.00 Credits
Explores race, ethnicity, and culture as constructs of health. Social determinants of health and their relationships with health status are also reviewed. The course is designed to enhance cultural awareness, cultural humility, and cultural competence when working with diverse populations within the United States.
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