Health Promotion and Fitness Management

should considering the following highly recommended courses: ENST 200; PHIL 225; PSCI 397, 398; PSYC 227; SOC 225, 345, 395, 398. The following is a list of all Health and Public Health courses: 101 Introduction to Public Health (LSI, U) Concepts including population–based tools for evaluation and promoting health, trends in mortality and burden of disease, health disparities among vulnerable groups, and strengths or limitations of U.S. health care and public health systems. Lessons from past, current and emerging public health issues will be examined. Offered occasionally. 230 Human Nutrition (LSI) Introduction to principles of nutrition that affect health promotion, health maintenance, and illness prevention throughout the life cycle. The nutritional requirements of individuals with special needs are also considered. Offered at least annually. 252 Independent Study Individual study, on the topic of special interest related to health or healthcare under the guidance of faculty. May include observational experience on-campus, in the community, or in another country related to the chosen topic. Students must register with a specific instructor. May be taken in more than one semester, but limited to two course units. Prerequisite: Permission of the Director, School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Offered each semester. 280 Perspectives in Global Health (G) Explores global health issues across different world regions, including measures of health status, burden of disease, and health disparities. Analyzes cultural, economic, and political influences on health practices, public health, and healthcare systems. Investigates strategies to prevent and control disease and examines roles of key global health organizations. Offered annually. 297 Internship in Health (.75 or 1) Internship experience coordinated with academic, independent study is planned according to student interest(s). A variety of settings in which health and health knowledge are leading factors in daily operations is available. Actual site selection is coordinated between the student and the Director of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences or their designee. May be taken more than one semester but limited to two course units. Prerequisite: Consent of the Director of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Offered each semester and May Term. 300 Achieving Wellness: Issues and Choices An analysis of those factors affecting individual control of health. Students explore self-care health principles of detecting illness, major threats to health and alternatives to care. Emphasis is placed on the wide range of options available to each individual, within and outside the traditional health care system, when making informed decisions regarding personal health. Offered annually. 301 Stress Management Emphasis upon understanding the body’s physiological and psychological responses to stress, recognition of the manifestations of stress, and exploration of adaptive and maladaptive methods of coping with stress. Offered occasionally. 310 Special Topics in Health A group of courses exploring and analyzing current issues in health. Most examine the impact on the individual and society. Examples include Transcultural Healthcare in Hawaii (CHC, U) and Interdisciplinary Studies in Palliative Care and Gerontology (AV). See current Program of Classes to determine if this course fulfills general education requirements. Offered occasionally in May Term. 330 Human Sexuality (AV) Investigation and evaluation of knowledge, attitudes, and values pertinent to issues in human sexuality. The course focuses upon personal, interpersonal, ethical, and medical aspects of sexuality throughout the life cycle. Offered at least annually. 350 Drug Abuse: The Individual and Society (AV) Exploration of the physiological, psychological, and sociological implications of drug use and addictive behavior on the human body, family, and society. The focus is on analyzing ethical issues related to drug

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