Health and Wellness
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
The Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness program will provide students with a broad understanding of health and wellness trends, concepts, and public health in America
The program will require a foundation in the core curriculum in order to prepare students for major field courses related to health sciences, policy, leadership and fitness.
| Area A: Essential Skills | ||
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1001 | Quantitative Skills/Reasoning | 3 |
| or MATH 1101 | Intro to Mathematical Modeling | |
| or MATH 1111 | College Algebra | |
| or MATH 1113 | Precalculus Mathematics | |
| Area B: Institutional Options | ||
| COMM 1110 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 1 | |
| Argumentation and Advocacy | ||
| Intro to Greek Mythology | ||
| Creative Writing | ||
| Natural Hazards | ||
| Appalachian Hist-Special Topic | ||
| Sports Hist & Amer Character | ||
| Health and Wellness Concepts (Recommended) | ||
| Mystery Fiction in Pop Culture | ||
| Political and Social Rhetoric | ||
| Christian Fiction/Pop Culture | ||
| Race and Ethnicity in America (Recommended) | ||
PRSP Elective (See advisor) | ||
| Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| Choose one to two ENGL course(s): | 3-6 | |
| Topics in Literature & Culture | ||
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| British Literature II | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| Intro to Film as Literature | ||
| If only one ENGL course chosen, add one of the following: | 0-3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Expressions of Culture I | ||
| Expressions of Culture II | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| World Music | ||
| American Music | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Area D: Science/Mathematics/Technology | ||
| One of the following Laboratory Science Sequences: | 8 | |
| Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology II | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry II | ||
| Introductory Physics I and Introductory Physics II | ||
| MATH 1401 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Area E: Social Sciences | ||
| HIST 2111 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST 2112 | United States Hist since 1877 | |
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Choose one elective: | 3 | |
| Intro to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Geography | ||
| Intro to Human Geography | ||
| Intro to Physical Geography | ||
| World Civilization to 1500 CE | ||
| World Civilization since 1500 | ||
| United States History to 1877 | ||
| United States Hist since 1877 | ||
| Intro to World Religions | ||
| Intro to Philosophical Issues | ||
| Logic and Critical Thinking | ||
| Intro to Political Science | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Area F: Major Related | ||
| BIOL 2212K | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 2213K | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL 2215K | Microbiology | 4 |
| PSYC 2103 | Human Development | 3 |
| HLTH 2500 | Interpersonal Health/Relations | 3 |
| Upper Division Required Courses | ||
| COMM 3301 | Communication for Prof Setting | 3 |
| ENGL 3000 | Writing for Educ/Soc Sciences | 3 |
| HLTH 3001 | Personal Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HLTH 3005 | Responding to Emergencies | 3 |
| HLTH 3250 | Careers in Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HLTH 3500 | Health Aspects/Human Sexuality | 3 |
| HLTH 3750 | Nutrition,Hlthy Eat & Wt Maint | 3 |
| HLTH 4001 | Coping/Stress Mgt/Life Satisf | 3 |
| HLTH 4100 | Motivation Health Behav Change | 3 |
| HLTH 4250 | Core Concepts & Iss in Fitness | 3 |
| HLTH 4300 | Community Health | 3 |
| HLTH 4850 | Sr. Sem Capstone in Hlth&Welln | 3 |
| NURS 3100 | Perspectives on USA Health Sys | 3 |
| SOWK 3503 | Substance Abuse | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Choose from the Upper Level HLTH courses listed and/or Upper Level courses from following disciplines or choose a minor. (If minor is 15 credit hours, take one 3-credit-hour course from the list.) | 18 | |
| Special Topics Health/Wellness | ||
| Coaching & Leadership | ||
| Practicum/Internship Hlth&Well | ||
BIOL, BUSA, COMM, MARK, MNGT, NURS, PSYC, SOWK | ||
| Physical Education | ||
| PHED Activity Elective | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 121 | |
Courses
HLTH 1030. Health and Wellness Concepts. 1-0-1 Unit.
Introduces personal responsibility for health and wellness and provides information and strategies that can be adopted. Covers topics such as wellness assessment, self-managed behavior, physical fitness, nutrition, weight control, stress management. This course does not satisfy the physical activity requirement.
Prerequisites: READ 0098, unless exempt.
HLTH 2000. Personal Health & Wellness. 3-0-3 Units.
Explores specific topics which promote healthy proactive lifestyles. Each topic covered includes applied skills for making positive lifestyle choices. Focus topics and skills are: exploring the various dimensions of wellness, eliminating self-defeating behaviors, and designing and implementing a personal wellness plan.
HLTH 2005. Responding to Emergencies. 3-0-3 Units.
This course is directed towards those seeking advanced first aid training for schools and communities. It offers American Red Cross certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillation. This course can train and certify students majoring in various health care, education, criminal justice and general studies curriculums. Also offered as an elective for the minor in Health and Wellness program.
HLTH 2500. Interpersonal Health/Relations. 3-0-3 Units.
Examines the research on developing and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships. Emphasis will be placed on promoting positive interactions and productive versus non-productive conflict management.
HLTH 3000. Coping/Stress Mgt/Life Satisf. 3-0-3 Units.
Provides a holistic approach overviewing the basic principles, theories, and techniques for effectively coping with and managing personal stress. Emphasis will be placed on prevention of stress and application of the research on coping and life satisfaction.
HLTH 3001. Personal Health and Wellness. 3-0-3 Units.
Explores specific topics which promote healthy proactive lifestyles. Each topic covered includes applied skills for making positive lifestyle choices. Focus topics and skills are: exploring the various dimensions of wellness, eliminating self-defeating behaviors, and designing and implementing a personal wellness plan.
HLTH 3005. Responding to Emergencies. 3-0-3 Units.
This course is directed towards those seeking advanced first aid training for schools and communities. It offers American Red Cross certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillation. This course can train and certify students majoring in various health care, education, criminal justice and general studies curriculums. Also offered as an elective for the minor in Health and Wellness program.
HLTH 3250. Careers in Health and Wellness. 3-0-3 Units.
Examines career opportunities for health and wellness majors. Topics include an examination of the health and wellness major, preparation for employment with a focus on the skills employers seek, developing the skills necessary for obtaining employment, and enhancing marketability. Students will complete career inventories and guest speakers from the health professions in the community will be invited to share information about their careers, work experiences, and hiring preferences.
HLTH 3500. Health Aspects/Human Sexuality. 3-0-3 Units.
Examines health issues associated with sex roles, values, gender, sexual orientation, sexual behavior, sexual problems and other issues related to sexual behavior and sexuality. Pre-requisite: HLTH 2500 Interpersonal Health and Relationships
HLTH 3750. Nutrition,Hlthy Eat & Wt Maint. 3-0-3 Units.
Principles of nutrition, diet therapy and knowledge of food preparation. Course includes the basic nutrients necessary for human health, digestion and absorption of key nutrients, relationship between nutrition and physical fitness for weight management, food safety and sanitation, nutrition needs as related to the life cycle and health conditions, disorders and diseases related to nutrition. Pre-requisite: HLTH 3001 – Personal Health and Wellness
HLTH 4000. Motiv Aspects of Hlth Beh Chng. 3-0-3 Units.
Provides an introduction to the study of health behavior change. Theoretical models for behavior change will be explored and applied. Emphasis will be placed on application of theory for the enhancement of community health and for individual well-being.
HLTH 4001. Coping/Stress Mgt/Life Satisf. 3-0-3 Units.
Provides a holistic approach overviewing the basic principles, theories, and techniques for effectively coping with and managing personal stress. Emphasis will be placed on prevention of stress and application of the research on coping and life satisfaction.
HLTH 4100. Motivation Health Behav Change. 3-0-3 Units.
Provides an introduction to the study of health behavior change. Theoretical models for behavior change will be explored and applied. Emphasis will be placed on application of theory for the enhancement of community health and for individual well-being.
HLTH 4250. Core Concepts & Iss in Fitness. 3-0-3 Units.
An introduction to basic scientific knowledge and practical experience in the principles, assessment, and development of total well-being through health-related physical fitness and lifestyle management techniques. Major topics will include: cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, body composition, and nutrition. Pre-requisite: HLTH 3001 – Personal Health and Wellness
HLTH 4300. Community Health. 3-0-3 Units.
Provides an introduction to community health. Students will develop an understanding of historical and theoretical foundations of community health and major societal health concerns; explore community health models and programs used to address these concerns; and examine racial/ethnic, cultural, and social determinants of health. This course will also provide an introduction to public health program planning and evaluation in the context of community health providing a review of factors that influence as well as improve the health of communities. Pre-requisite: HLTH 4100 – Motivation for Health Behavior Change
HLTH 4500. Special Topics Health/Wellness. 3-0-3 Units.
This course will address Special Topics: Films on Health and Wellness Issues.
HLTH 4750. Coaching & Leadership. 3-0-3 Units.
The course provides an overview of the concepts that are essential in the preparation of sport coaches. Students will evaluate the current theoretical perspectives in the field of sport psychology and critically evaluate the current research in coaching sports. Topics include developing a coaching philosophy, evaluating theories in motivation, understanding team dynamics, communicating effectively, and improving player performance. Pre-requisite: HLTH 4250 – Core Concepts and Issues in Fitness
HLTH 4850. Sr. Sem Capstone in Hlth&Welln. 3-0-3 Units.
This course is the capstone experience for students completing the program requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness. Course topics include trends in health and wellness, professional ethics, diversity issues, marketplace needs, and employment strategies. Pre-requisite: senior status as a Health and Wellness major
HLTH 4900. Practicum/Internship Hlth&Well. 0-0-3-6 Units.
Practicum experiences may be completed in selected health care work environments: public health departments, clinics, hospitals, not-for-profit organizations, community, or commercial settings. The practicum is a supervised experience in several role specialization areas. The general purpose of the practicum is to give students an opportunity to implement the theories and principles acquired in class, develop professional competencies, and to experience diverse working situations. The practicum implies a team relationship among the student, the cooperating administrator and the college practicum supervisor. Pre-requisite: senior status as a Health and Wellness major