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Course Descriptions  -  Lewis-Clark State College 2002-2003 Catalog

HLTH 215 - Health Science (3 cr.)

A course for teachers. Topics include wellness, fitness, nutrition, weight control, human sexuality, disease prevention, substance use and abuse, injury prevention and emergency care, environmental health, consumerism, mental and emotional wellness. Fee required.

HLTH 272 - Fitness and Wellness (3 cr.) (Also listed as KIN 272)

Provides students with skills and knowledge to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks to themselves and others. Focuses on holistic health, exercise, nutrition, substance use and abuse, stress management, posture, care of the back and neck, prevention of cancer and sexually transmitted diseases. Students will use goal-setting and decision-making skills that enhance health. Lecture and participation in physical activity. Fee required.

HLTH 288 - Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care (2 cr.)

Designed to give students the confidence, skills, and knowledge to act in an emergency situation. Includes injury prevention and safety. Upon satisfactory completion of this course the student will qualify for a CPR and First Aid Certificate. Fee required.

HLTH 342 - Community Health (3 cr.)

An overview of health in world communities. Topics include diseases, environmental health, consumer health, school and workplace health, public health policy, global organizations and issues. Students will learn how to access valid health-enhancing products and services.

HLTH 345 - Aging, Death and Dying (1 cr.)

Health aspects of aging. Trends and patterns in death and dying including cross-cultural and historical perspectives, death in popular culture, demography of death, grief and bereavement, medical technology, dying patient's perspective and ethical dilemmas.

HLTH 346 - Human Sexuality (1 cr.)

An overview of biological, behavioral and cultural aspects of human sexuality including study of gender, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy and sexual dysfunction.

HLTH 347 - Stress Management (1 cr.)

Reviews the physical, social and psychological aspects of the human stress response. Provides students with an increased personal awareness of their own stress and a practical application of relaxation and stress reduction techniques.

HLTH 352 - Technologies for Health and Wellness Professionals (3 cr.)

Strategies and skills for the development, utilization and evaluation of instructional media for program administration, health promotion and teaching in health clubs, corporations, youth organizations, public health, and schools. Fee required. Pre-requisite: Junior standing.

HLTH 353 - Nutrition (3 cr.)

Principles of life span nutrition. Includes study of nutritional needs during exercise and the influence social, economical, and ethnic factors play in dietary habits and attitudes.

HLTH 456 - Drugs in Society (2 cr.)
(Also listed as PSYC 456)

Covers drug education relevant to today's society. Explores the history, use, physiology, behavior, dependency, treatment and prevention aspects of drugs. Students and guest speakers will share their knowledge on specific issues through presentations and discussions. Utilizes many instructional methods in the pursuit of a general understanding of the effects of drugs upon society. Recommended pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission of instructor.

HLTH 457 - Drugs and the Athlete (1 cr.)
(Also listed as PSYC 457)

Covers the social-psychological aspects of the use of alcohol and other drugs by athletes. Explores the trends of commonly abused drugs, the physiological effects of use, media influences and social norms towards use, and proactive programming for the educator/coach. Many instructional approaches will be utilized in the pursuit of an understanding of the phenomenon of athletes as drug-abusers. Recommended pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission of instructor.

HLTH 475 - HIV/Aids Critical Issues (1 cr.)
(Also listed as PSYC 475)

An analysis of the medical, social, cultural and economics issues related to HIV/Aids. Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission of instructor.

HLTH 290/490 - Directed Study in Health (Variable cr.)
 

HLTH 291/491 - Workshop in Health (Variable cr.)

HLTH 292/492 - Special Topics in Health (Variable cr.)

Selected topic of current interest related to Health.

HLTH 494 - Internship in Health (Variable cr.)

Application of advanced coursework, skills and knowledge to a supervised, practical experience in the field. Pre-requisite: Instructor's permission required.

HLTH 295/495 - Practicum in Health and Wellness (Variable cr.)

An introductory field experience in health and wellness. Pre-requisite: Instructor's permission required.

HLTH 296/496 - Cooperative Education in Health (Variable cr.)
 

HLTH 297/497 - Occupational Competency (Variable cr.)

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