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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HEALTH
(HTH)

1001 Freshman Topics in Health
(1-1) 1 hour credit.
Required for entering freshmen in the College of Education and Human Development with fewer than 15 hours of coursework and who are interested in majoring in Health. Critical study of topics in health. Innovative classroom and learning techniques are used to introduce students to these topics and to help strengthen critical thinking, problemsolving, and writing skills. A maximum of 3 semester credit hours of freshman topics courses may apply to a bachelor 's degree, although this specific topic may be taken only once.

2133 Health and Environmental Safety
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
This course is designed to provide teacher certification students with developmentally appropriate knowledge and skills in health and environmental safety. It will address health-related issues in personal, interpersonal, and community settings. It will also teach students how to create a safe teaching environment.

2513 Personal Health Management
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Emphasizes the concept of mind, body, and spirit as necessary components of total well-being; principles of preventive health; and self-responsibility for personal health behaviors. [TCCN: PHED 1304.]

2523 First Aid and Safety
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Study and practices of current first aid and safety skills. Emphasis on application of skills in emergency situations. Upon successful completion of this course the student will be eligible for certification in first aid and CPR. (Credit cannot be earned for both HTH 2523 and KIN 3213.) [TCCN: PHED 1306.]

3003 Survey of Drugs and Health
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Study of the use and abuse of drugs and other substances. Examines addiction, dependence, tolerance, motivation for use, and effects of substance abuse on health and society. Non-Health majors and minors only.

3013 Survey of Human Nutrition
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
An overview approach to understanding the principles of nutrition and their effect on health and fitness. Non-Health and Kinesiology majors and minors only.

3023 Survey of Human Sexuality
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Study of the psychosocial and physical aspects of human sexuality and their impact on our lives. Non-Health majors and minors only.

3503 Foundations of Health Theory
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Designed for the health education major to provide an overview of current trends, research, literature, and health behavior models. Course is a survey of the profession of health education and the competencies required of health educators.

3513 Issues in Community Health
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: HTH 3503.
Study of community health problems and the function and organization of public, private, and voluntary health agencies, application of health theories and models and program planning methods.

3523 Worksite Health Promotion
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: HTH 3503.
Organization, administration, and supervision of health programs in the community, school, business, or industry setting. Application of health theories, models and program planning methods is required.

3533 Drugs and Health
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: completion of Core science requirements, anatomy and physiology, HTH 2513 and HTH 3503.
Study of the use and abuse of drugs and other substances. Examines addiction, dependence, tolerance, motivation for use, and effects of substance abuse on health and society. Application of theories and models for program development, implementation and evaluation. Health majors and minors only.

3543 Growth and Development
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Physical, social, and psychological development throughout the life cycle. Emphasis on changes in early adolescence and their implications for health professionals.

3553 Emotional Wellness
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Practical application of techniques for shaping healthier emotional behavior; emphasis on personality, stress management, and fulfilling relationships.

3563 Child and Adolescent Health Promotion
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: HTH 2133 and HTH 3503.
Designed for students who are interested in promoting the health of youth, as well as those students pursuing academic training in Elementary and Secondary Education, and School and community practitioners. The primary goal of this course is to improve the health literacy of teachers and health promotion specialists through understanding and application of evidence-based child and adolescent health promotion concepts.

4503 Human Disease and Epidemiology
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: completion of Core science requirements (levels 1 and 2), anatomy and physiology, and HTH 2513.
An in-depth look at the etiology, prevention, and treatment of chronic and contagious diseases afflicting humans and epidemiological methods.

4513 Consumer Health
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Study of the consumer's selection of health products and services, and the acquisition of basic knowledge for making responsible decisions when selecting professional health care services and products.

4523 Understanding Human Sexuality
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: completion of Core science requirements (levels 1 and 2), anatomy and physiology, HTH 2513, and HTH 3503. Study of the psychosocial and physical aspects of human sexuality and their impact on our lives. Application of theories and models for program development, implementation and evaluation. Health majors and minors only.

4533 Nutrition and Health
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: completion of Core science requirements (levels 1 and 2), anatomy and physiology, core math requirement, HTH 2513 or KIN 2123, and HTH 3503 or KIN 2303.
A practical approach to understanding the principles of nutrition and their ef fect on health and fitness. Application of theories and models for program development, implementation, and evaluation. Health and Kinesiology majors and minors.

4543 Environmental Health and Safety
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Intensive coverage of the aspects of a human being's health and safety in a changing environment. Considers applicable factors of ecology, including problems related to water, waste, pesticides, foods, radiation, population, and other aspect of the total ecosystem, as well as personal and occupational safety within these parameters.

4911-3 Independent Study
1 to 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission in writing (form available) from the instructor, the student's advisor, the Department Chair, and Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree.

4936 Internship in Health
6 hours credit. Prerequisites: 18 semester credit hours of health coursework and consent of advisor.
The opportunity for work experience in a private or public health-related agency. Opportunities are developed in consultation with faculty advisor and on-site coordinator. No more than 6 semester credit hours of internship will apply to a bachelor's degree. (Credit cannot be earned for both HTH 4936 and KIN 4936.)

4953 Special Studies in Health
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study in an area of health not available as part of the regular course offerings. Special studies may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree.

4993 Honors Thesis
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Enrollment limited to candidates for honors in the Department of Health and Kinesiology during the last two semesters; consent of the Honors College.
Supervised research and preparation of an honors thesis. May be repeated once for credit with advisor's approval.

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