techniques and oral communication. Restricted to HHP majors. Prerequisites: HHP 316, 317, 318 with minimum grades of C. Current First Aid and CPR certification liability insurance.
421 Nutrition Senior Seminar (1)
Professional practices in nutrition and dietetics including challenges, opportunities, professional ethics and business practices, leadership and decision-making skills and governance of nutrition and dietetics practice. Completion of a professional portfolio. Fall semester. Prerequisite: senior standing in nutrition.
422 Health Behavior Change in Clinical and Community Settings (3)
This class is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of behavior analysis and their applications to various health behaviors in diverse community settings.
428 Exercise Prescription in Health and Disease (3)
A comprehensive overview of the physical, physiological, and metabolic responses of the human body to exercise testing and training in both health and disease; the processes involved in prescribing safe and effective therapeutic exercise for healthy individuals as well as for patients with heart and lung HHP, diabetes, and obesity will be discussed. Prerequisites: HHP 317 with a minimum grade of C.
429 Exercise Prescription Lab (1)
Methods and procedures utilized in exercise testing, exercise prescription and education for healthy individuals and individuals with cardiac, pulmonary or metabolic disease. Spring semester. Prerequisites: HHP 316, 317; Chemistry 122/124; Nursing 226 with minimum grades of C. Corequisites: HHP 310, 413, 428.
430 Assessment of Worksite Health and Human Performance (3)
This course is designed to present numerous methods for the assessment of worksite health and human performance in a variety of settings. Prerequisites: HHP 316, 317, 401, 428 and 457.
431 Teaching Strategies and Materials in Exercise Science and Health (3)
Curricular and media development appropriate for the respective discipline. Fall semester. Prerequisites: HHP senior; teaching candidate.
432 Food Systems Administration I (3)
Management, organization, and administration of food service in institutions. Fall semester odd years. Prerequisite: HHP 135. Formerly Human Ecology 430.
433 Quantity Food Service (3)
Principles, methods, and techniques in planning, purchasing, production, and service of food in quantity; selection and use of equipment; quality standards; laboratory experiences in approved local institutions. Spring semester even years. Prerequisite: HHP 432 or 434. Formerly Human Ecology 431.
434 Food Systems Administration II (3)
Food systems administration with an emphasis on production, manpower, facility, and financial planning in food service and hospitality systems. Fall semester even years. Prerequisites: HHP 135. Formerly Human Ecology 432.
435 Promotion of Worksite Health and Human Performance (3)
This course is designed to present an integrated, step-by-step approach to planning and implementing worksite health and human performance in a variety of settings.
436 Exercise Science and Health Promotion for Developmentally Challenged (3)
Lecture, demonstration, and practical experiences in the study of exercise, health, and leisure sports and their implications for the developmentally challenged; emphasis on methods and techniques for teachers, coaches, and exercise leaders in meeting the legal, ethical, and moral obligations of the developmentally challenged. Prerequisites: HHP 302 or equivalent and junior level; or graduate standing.
437 Perspectives in Clinical Nutrition I (4)
The study of diet as it relates to prevention and treatment of disease. Experiences in nutritional assessment techniques. Dietary calculations for obesity, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and gastrointestinal disorders. Includes practicum/placement. Fall semester even years. Lecture 3 hours, lab 2 hours. Prerequisites: HHP 135, Biology 208 or HHP 230; Pre- or corequisite: HHP 337 or prerequisite HHP 338. Formerly Human Ecology 434.
438 Advanced Nutrition II: Micronutrients: Vitamins, Minerals and Phytochemicals (3)
An in-depth study of the role of vitamins and minerals in metabolism and the regulation of biochemical systems and structures. Evaluation and discussion of the emerging role of phytochemicals and herbs in health. Prerequisite: HHP 337.
439 Perspectives in Clinical Nutrition II (4)
The study of diet and disease; application of appropriate nutritional therapies for endocrine disorders, hypermetabolic conditions, immune system disorders, pulmonary diseases, cancer, liver and renal disease. Includes practicum/placement. Spring semester odd years. Lecture 3 hours, lab 2 hours. Prerequisite: HHP 437. Formerly Human Ecology 436.
440 Advanced Exercise Physiology (3)
This course details the function of organ systems emphasizing mechanisms of control and regulation during exercise. Spring semester. Prerequisites: HHP 316, 317 with minimum grades of C and approval of instructor.
441 Exercise and the Older Adult (3)
This course will examine the scientific evidence concerning the relationship between physical activity level and physical, mental, social, and psychological well being during aging. Prerequisites: HHP 316, 317 with minimum grades of C.
445 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology and Rehabilitation (3)
This course details the functions of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems emphasizing pathophysiology and treatment. Special reference will be made to exercise as a mode of therapy. Spring semester. Prerequisites: Nursing 226, HHP 315, 428, 429 with a minimum grade of C. Corequisites: HHP 315 , 406, 411, 440, 419.
447 Teaching Health, Safety and Physical Education in Middle Grades (3)
This course will give in-depth consideration of the individuals’ responsibility to act in ways that enhance personal health; understand the concepts of adolescent physical development; obtain and apply health information; understand the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are goals of physical education; and use physical activities to promote the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains.
449 Physical Activity Epidemiology (3)
This course addresses the principles and concepts of epidemiology related to physical activity behaviors and selected health outcomes. The student will be prepared to understand the link between physical activity and chronic diseases and begin to develop the capacity to assess evidence-based interventions designed to promote physical activity. Biological mechanisms for healthy adaptations to physical activity and the behavioral determinants of exercise participation will also be highlighted. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
451 Family Life Studies (3)
Extended study of problem issues related to family life and human sexuality; development of learning units for use in schools and community. Spring semester alternate years.
452 Problems in Health: Aging and Death Education (3)
Analysis of concepts and attitudes toward aging, death, bereavement, prevention and control of communicable and degenerative diseases. Spring semester. Prerequisites: HHP 100, 302, 303, or equivalent.
453 Substance Use, Misuse, and Abuse (3)
Extended study of problems and issues related to use, misuse, and abuse of alcohol and other drugs; development of learning units for use in schools and community. Every semester.
455 Methods and Strategies in Health Promotion (3)
Investigation of current curricula and teaching strategies employed in health education. On demand. Prerequisites: approval of instructor; senior or graduate standing.
456 Research Methods in Exercise Science and Health Promotion (3)
Study of health problems and current professional literature; review of new approaches in techniques and methodology used in health research. Spring and fall semester. Prerequisite: approval of instructor or HHP senior or graduate standing.
457 Fitness Testing and Programming (3)
Introduces students to the various concepts and procedures involved in fitness
