HEED 262: Big Fat Lies – A
Investigation of body weight as both a source of social prejudice
and as a health issue. Issues of body image, social expectations and
ideals, and discrimination are addressed in the first half and topics
such as metabolism, dieting, heart disease, diabetes and cancer are
addressed as they relate to obesity in the second half. (4)
HEED 266: Nutrition, Health & Performance
An
examination of the role of dietary choices in the maintenance of
health, the prevention of disease and the optimizing of physical
performance. Topics covered include: consumer nutrition skills, basic
nutrients and nutritional science, energy balance, sport and
performance nutrition including the use of supplements and ergogenic
aids, lifespan nutrition, global nutrition and food safety. (4)
HEED 281: Injury Prevention and Therapeutic Care
Prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of all common injuries
sustained in athletics; physical therapy by employment of electricity,
massage, exercise, light, ice, and mechanical devices. (2)
HEED 292: First Aid
Meets requirements for the American Red Cross Standard First Aid and Personal Safety. (2)
HEED 360: Professional Practicum
Students work under the supervision of a coach, teacher, recreation
supervisor, or health care provider. Prerequisite: Departmental
approval. (1 or 2)
HEED 365: The Aging Experience: Worlds of Difference – A
The way in which people's location in the social system, the
historical periods they live during, and their personal biographies
shape the aging experience. Students will learn how these influences
may affect their lives and those with whom they work. (4)
HEED 366: Health Psychology
This
course examines how human physiology and psychology interact and
influence personal health choices and behavior change. Topics surveyed
include behavior change models; nicotine, alcohol and drug use and
abuse; stress and stress management; psychological factors in the
prevention, development and treatment of chronic disease; death and
dying. (4)
HEED 387: Special Topics in Health Education
Provides
the opportunity for the exploration of current and relevant issues in
the areas of health education and wellness studies. (1-4)
HEED 395: Comprehensive School Health
This
course explores the integrated nature of comprehensive school health
programs. Students will use their health knowledge and resources to
effectively communicate essential health content with an emphasis
placed on environmental health, intentional and unintentional injury
prevention, consumer health and sexuality education. The course
addresses program planning, implementation and evaluation based on the
needs of the learner. Prerequisites: PHED 279, HEED 266 and HEED 366. (4)
HEED 425: Health Promotion/Wellness Intervention Strategies
Examination of strategies for improving the state of wellness through healthier lifestyles. (2)
HEED 491: Independent Studies
Prerequisite: Consent of the dean. (1–4)
HEED 495: Internship – SR
Pre-professional experiences closely related to student's career and
academic interests. Prerequisites: Declaration of major, sophomore
status, and 10 hours in the major. (2–8)
HEED 499: Capstone: Senior Seminar – SR (2–4)
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