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Show 244 HLTH SS1030. Healthy Lifestyles (3) Su, F, S A systematic approach to promote health enhancing behaviors related to the prevention of disease and achievement of optimal health. Focuses on the total person with a consideration of the mental, emotional, intellectual, social, physical, and environmental dimensions which impact human health. HLTH 1110. Stress Management (3) 5m, F, 5 An introductory course focusing on the causes of stress, recognizing personal stressors and life change management for stress control. HLTH 1300. Rrst Aid: Responding to Emergencies (2) 5m, F, 5 Training the lay person to respond correctly in emergencies and act as the first link in the emergency medical service system. Course leads to American Red Cross certification in Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid: Responding to Emergencies. Cross listed with Athletic Training. HLTH 2220. Prenatal and Infant Nutrition (2) 5m, F, 5 (available online only) (Cross listed with NUTR 2220) This course focuses on nutrition and diet as they apply to birth outcome, the maintenance of maternal health, and the growth of the infant. Breastfeeding and community programs will be discussed in support of maternal and infant health. Prerequisite: NUTR/HLTH LSI020. HLTH 2300. Emergency Response (3) F, 5 Meets the needs of the non-health care professional who has a duty to respond in an emergency. Provides more skills and in-depth training than the First Aid: Responding to Emergencies course. Course leads to American Red Cross certification in Emergency Response and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Cross listed with Athletic' HLTH 2400. Art of Emotional Wellness (3) F, 5 Promotion of emotional wellness and understanding the body, mind, spirit connection. Required by the Utah State Board of Education for endorsement in health education. HLTH 2420. Childhood and Adolescent Nutrition (2) 5m, F, 5 (available online only) (Cross listed with NUTR 2420) The effects of nutrition and diet on child growth, health and behavior are explored from toddler through adolescence. The processes of growth and puberty provide the foundations for understanding nutritional support. Common nutritionally-related problems such as obesity, anemia, and eating disorders are also addressed. Prerequisite: NUTR/HLTH LSI020. HLTH 2700. Consumer Health (3) 5 Knowledge and skills relating to consumption of health products and services, including advertising and health, quackery, alternative health care, economics of health care, etc. HLTH 2800. Individual Projects (1-3) 5m, F, 5 A comprehensive study or project in the field of Health Education. Hours to be arranged. HLTH 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) 5m, F, 5 Open to all students in Health who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. HLTH 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) As Needed Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. HLTH 3000. Foundations of Health Promotion (3) F, 5 Emerging trends and roles of health education within occupational, medical, community, and school settings including history, philosophy, current practices. Prerequisite: HLTH SSI030. HLTH 3050. School Health Program (3) F Designed to prepare the prospective teacher for their responsibilities in administering the functions of the School Health Program, including: health services, healthful school environment, and health education. HLTH 3100. Applications of Technology in Health Promotion (3) 5 This course is an exploration of current and future uses of technology in the health promotion fields. Prerequisite: Completion of Computer & Information Literacy requirement or permission of instructor. HLTH 3150. Community Health Agencies and Services (3) 5 An overview of public and community health including history, management, prevention and epidemiology of disease. Emphasis on the role of community and government health agencies regarding health promotion and disease prevention activities. Prerequisite: HLTH 3000 or HLTH 3050. HLTH 3160. Health Behavior and Special Populations (3) F The course provides a comprehensive overview of theories and models that explain and modify health behaviors. The models and theories are viewed from a multidisciplinary perspective and are applied to health behaviors among both normal and special populations. Prerequisites: HLTH 3000 or HLTH 3050. HLTH 3200. Methods in Health Education (3) F, 5 Designed to appraise and utilize the different methods and aids used in teaching health and lifestyle management in the schools, community, worksite, and health care settings. Students develop skills in organizing, presenting, and evaluating learning experiences presented to target populations in the various settings. Prerequisites: HLTH 3000 or HLTH 3050 or PEP 2200. HLTH 3320. Health and Nutrition in the Older Adult (3) 5m, F, 5 (online only) (Cross listed with NUTR 3320) The developmental process of late adulthood with focus on the physiological age-related changes provides the foundation for understanding physical, mental, and social health and well-being in the older adult. Nutrition and exercise assessments and prescriptions, clinical services, community and social support services, complementary and alternative medicine, and other topics are explored in the context of promoting healthy aging. Prerequisites: NUTR/HLTH LS1020. HLTH 3400. Substance Abuse Prevention (3) 5m, F, 5 Study of legal and illegal drugs from a pharmacological, historical, psychosocial, and behavioral perspective. Emphasis on primary prevention concepts and responsible consumerism. Education students can receive "Substance Abuse Certification" from the Utah State Office of Education. HLTH DV3420. Multicultural Health and Nutrition (3) F, 5 (Cross listed with NUTR DV3420) The application and understanding of social, religious, economic and aesthetic qualities of foods provides the knowledge for the explorations of the food patterns of various cultures. The understanding or world food problems as they pertain to the health will also be discussed. Prerequisites: NUTR/HLTH LSI020 and NUTR 2320. This course is taught Web enhanced. Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog |