Basic principles of human nutrition are considered with respect to maintaining nutritional balance, as well as maintaining good health. This course is taught Web enhanced.
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.
An introductory course focusing on the causes of stress, recognizing personal stressors and life change management for stress control.
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.
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 LS1020.
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 Training.
Promotion of emotional wellness and understanding the body, mind, spirit connection. Required by the Utah State Board of Education for endorsement in health education.
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 LS1020.
Knowledge and skills relating to consumption of health products and services, including advertising and health, quackery, alternative health care, economics of health care, etc.
A comprehensive study or project in the field of Health Education. Hours to be arranged.
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.
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
Emerging trends and roles of health education within occupational, medical, community, and school settings including history, philosophy, current practices. Prerequisite: HLTH SS1030.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The developmental process of late adulthood with focus on the physiological age-related changes provides the foundation for the understanding of the nutritional support needed life-long in order to prevent and manage nutritionally related chronic diseases; the process of nutritional assessment and prescription are addressed in the elderly. Prerequisites: NUTR/HLTH LS1020 and NUTR 2320. NUTR 3220 is recommended.
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.
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 LS1020 and NUTR 2320. This course is taught Web enhanced.
A survey course of the biomedical and psychosocial forces which shape our sexuality. The focus will be upon the scholarly study of the biological, social, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of human sexuality.
Application of research methods used both in assessing individual and community needs for health education, and in assessing the effectiveness of health education programs. Prerequisites: HLTH 3000 and HIM 3200.
Conducting needs assessment and planning health promotion programs in a community, occupational, school or clinical setting. Prerequisite: HLTH 3000.
A feminist perspective and analysis of the psychological, cultural and political health related issues that impact women throughout the life span. Prerequisite: Upper division standing or consent of instructor.
Provides professionals who work with adolescents an overview of both the school health program and health issues prevalent among teens.
Provides elementary school teachers the resources and skills needed to teach the Utah Healthy Lifestyles curriculum.
A comprehensive study or project in the field of Health Education. Hours to be arranged for seniors only.
Work experience which applies prior academic learning in a supervised setting. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration. Can be repeated for credit.
A continuation of HLTH 2890.
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Offered on an as needed basis.
This is a capstone course of Health Promotion seniors only. Summarizes the experiences of the Health Promotion Major, addresses future alternatives and prepares students for employment now and/or graduate study.
Provides professionals who work with adolescents an overview of both the school health program and health issues prevalent among teens.
Provides elementary school teachers the resources and skills needed to teach the Utah Healthy Lifestyles curriculum.
Weber State University 2007-2008 Catalog