Health Education Nutrition Education General Information Nutrition: • Nutrition Education • Weight Management • Nutritional Ergogenics • Dietary Analysis • Dietary Prescription ATHLETICS COURSES ATHL 151. Varsity Volleyball (1) ATHL 157. Varsity Basketball (1) ATHL 158. Varsity Cross Country (1) ATHL 159. Varsity Football (1) ATHL 160. Varsity Golf (1) ATHL 163. Varsity Tennis (1) ATHL 164. Varsity Track and Field (1) ATHL 168. Varsity Indoor Track (1) These courses may be taken once per year for credit as long as the athlete remains eligible and actively participates in the Varsity Athletic Program. m HEALTH EDUCATION COURSES - HEALTH PD103. Healthy Lifestyles (3) Su, A, W, S A systematic approach to promote health-enhancing behaviors related to the prevention of disease and achievement of optimal health. PD105. Principles of Nutrition (3) Su,A,W,S (cross listed with Nutri PD105) Basic principles of human nutrition are considered with respect to maintaining nutritional balance, as well as maintaining good health. 111. Stress Management (3) Su, A, W, S An introductory course focusing on the causes of stress, recognizing personal stressors, and life change management for stress control. 130. First Aid: Responding to Emergencies (3) Su, A, W, S Training the lay person to respond correctly in emergencies and act as the first link in the emergency medical service system. Course leads to Red Cross Advanced First Aid Certification. 230. Emergency Response (5) A, S Meets the needs of the non-health care professional who has the duty to respond in an emergency situation. Provides more skills and training than the First Aid: Responding to Emergencies course. Course leads to Red Cross Emergency Response Certificate and CPR for Professional Certificate. 255. Childhood and Adolescent Nutrition (3) W (cross listed with Nutri 255) 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: Nutri/Health PD105. 270. Consumer Health (3) W Knowledge and skills relating to consumption of health products and services, including advertising and health, quackery, death, health, economics of health care, etc. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Su, A, W, S 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. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 300. School Health Program (3) A, W 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. 305. Nutrition Education (5)A,W (cross listed with Nutri 305) The presentation of developed nutrition education materials will provide the resource for students as they go out into the community to present nutrition education activities. Prerequisite: Nutri/Health PD 105. 310. Foundations of Health Promotion (3) A, W Emerging trends and roles of health education within occupational, medical, community, and school including history, philosophy, current practices. 315. Community Health Promotion Programs (3) W Case study analysis of health promotion programs. 320. Methods in Health Education (3) S Designed to appraise and utilize the different methods and aids used in teaching health 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: Health 300 or Health 310. 330. Needs Assessment & Evaluation of Health Promotion Programs (3) W Needs assessments of target populations using PRECEDE/ PROCEED Model and an overview of health promotion program evaluation Prerequisites: Health 300 or 310. 340. Substance Abuse Prevention (3) 5a, A, W, S 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. 350. Human Sexuality (3) Su, A, W, S Designed to provide knowledge and understanding in the area of sex education for the college student. 386. Field Experience (2) Su, A, W, S Designed to provide opportunities for students to gain practical experience in the field by assisting in the activities of community agencies, schools, and the college. Credit is determined by the quality of the experience and hours of time required. Registration for the course requires approval of the instructor and the cooperating agency. It cannot be repeated for extra credit in the same area of concentration. Prerequisite: Health 300. 415. Planning & Implementing Health Promotion Programs (3) S Planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs in a community, occupational, school or clinical setting. Prerequisite: Health 330. 422. Women's Health Issues (3) A feminist perspective and analysis of the physiological, psychological, cultural and political health related issues that impact women throughout the life span. Prerequisite: Upper division standing or consent of instructor. 425. Contemporary Health Issues of Adolescents (3) A, W, S Provides professionals who work with adolescents an overview of both the school health program and health issues prevalent among teens. 430. Health Education in the Elementary School (3) A, W, S Provides elementary school teachers the resources and skills needed to teach the Utah Healthy Lifestyles curriculum. 480. Independent Study (2-5) 5a, A, W, 5 A comprehensive study of a significant problem in the field of Health Education. Hours to be arranged for seniors only. 486. Field Experience (2-9) Sa, A, W, S Work experience which applies prior academic learning in a supervised setting. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. Can be repeated for credit. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) 5u, A, W, 5 A continuation of Health 289. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. * Offered every other year. Master Level Courses (HEALTH) 625. Contemporary Health Issues of Adolescents (3) A,W,S Provides professionals who work with adolescents an overview of both the school health program and health issues prevalent among teens. 630. Health Education in the Elementary School (3) A,W,S Provides elementary school teachers the resources and skills needed to teach the Utah Healthy Lifestyles curriculum. NUTRITION EDUCATION COURSES-NUTRI PD105. Principles of Nutrition (3) Sa, A, W, 5 (cross listed with Health PD105) Basic principles of human nutrition are considered with respect to maintaining nutritional balance, as well as maintaining good health. 205. Food Values, Diet Design and Health (3) A, S The relationships between dietary components and the development of chronic diseases provides the foundation for designing diets that support life-long "good health". Nutrient density of foods, food labeling, food safety, and behavior modification techniques are addressed in order to enhance one's ability to make consistent good food choices. Prerequisite: Nutrition PD 105. 225. Prenatal and Infant Nutrition (3) A This course focuses on nutrition and diet as they apply to birth outcome, the maintenance of maternal health, and the growth of the infant, in addition to community programs that are available to support maternal and infant health. Prerequisite: Nutrition PD105. 255. Childhood and Adolescent Nutrition (3) W (cross listed with Health 255) 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: Nutri/Health PD105. 305. Nutrition Education (5) A, W (cross listed with Health 305) The presentation of developed nutrition education materials will provide the resource for students as they go out into the community to present nutrition education activities. Prerequisite: Nutri/Health PD 105. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 172 173 Continuing Education