2022-2023 Undergraduate General Catalog


HLTH - Health

HLTH 216 Stress Management (WB2)

This course will define stress and its relationship to health in modern society. Stress-related disease and personality profiles will be examined. Exercise, diet and relaxation techniques will be discussed in relation to stress control.

Credits

2

HLTH 222 Nutrition (WB)

This course will provide the student with information concerning nutrients in food, optimum nutrition for exercise and sport. and energy values of food in physical activity. It emphasizes the evaluation of body composition, weight control through exercise and diet and modification of eating and exercise disorders.

Credits

3

HLTH 242 Personal Health (WB2)

A study of the personal health issues that will acquaint the student with essential positive health behaviors. Included are areas of emotional maturity, fitness, nutrition, and weight management. Life style decisions related to alcohol, tobacco, and psychoactive drugs will be explored. The course will also examine the health areas of cardiovascular disease and cancer, as well as communicable and chronic diseases.

Credits

2

HLTH 289 Medical Terminology

Study of the common abbreviations, combining forms and prefixes of the terminology of health care. Also uses case studies to demonstrate the usefulness of understanding medical terminology in applied studies.

Credits

1