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• WHP 101: Introduction to Wellness and Health Promotion

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces students to the field of wellness and health promotion. This course explores the basic concepts, models, theories, literature, and health-related sources of information and examines the various wellness and health promotion settings and potential career paths of the wellness professional. In addition, students create comprehensive career development plan to help guide them in their pursuit of professional and education goals.
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• WHP 102: Approaches to Weight Management

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Examines the factors that influence weight management such as, individuals, families, society, and the environment. This course explores the multifaceted role that nutrition, physical activity, exercise, and behavior change play in weight management and the prevention of obesity.
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• WHP 103: Approaches to Stress Management

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Examines the science and theories of stress and its impact on both life and health. This course explores common approaches to the prevention, coping, and management of stress, as well as various relaxation techniques and lifestyle factors that contribute to a balanced life and wellness.
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• WHP 201: Health Behavior Change and Interventions

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Explores the theoretical underpinning of behavior change and the challenges that are faced with lifestyle modification. Furthermore, the course examines the various strategies and interventions that are used for chronic disease prevention and management. This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Wellness and Health Promotion AAS program. Prerequisite: WHP 101, 102, and 103 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: WHP 202. Prerequisite:    WHP 101 & WHP 102 & WHP 103 & WHP 202 Corequisite:    WHP 202
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• WHP 202: Foundations of Health Coaching

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides students with the foundation for health coaching through the exploration of the theoretical concepts, core competencies, and skills that are used to evoke behavior change and lifestyle modifications in individuals. Students are able to demonstrate the coaching approach through active listening, effective communication and questioning, motivational interviewing, visioning and goal setting. This course is enrollment restricted to students in the Wellness and Health Promotion AAS program. Prerequisite: WHP 101, 102, and 103 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: WHP 201. Prerequisite:    WHP 101 & WHP 102 & WHP 103 & WHP 201 Corequisite:    WHP 201
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• WHP 203: Concepts of Community Health

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces students to the foundations of community and public health through the examination of organizations and agencies, epidemiology, disease prevention, community organizing, health promotion programming, and school health. Health across the human lifespan, racial/ethnic populations, and health care delivery in the United States are addressed as well as key community concerns such as mental health, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, and environmental health. Students gain field experience by working in an approved community health setting. In addition, they are able to design a community building/organizing plan that addresses a specific health concern. This course is enrollment restricted to students in the Wellness and Health Promotion AAS program. Prerequisite: WHP 101 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    WHP 101
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• WHP 204: Concepts of Workplace Wellness

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces students to the theory, research, and application of workplace wellness concepts and the impact that programming may have on employee health and productivity, healthcare costs, and the economy. This course explores workplace culture, employee diversity, health literacy and disparities along with the challenge of workplace size. Students gain field experience in an approved workplace setting and examine effective program planning, implementation, and evaluation. In addition, they design an integrated Workplace Wellness Program. This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Wellness and Health Promotion AAS program. Prerequisite: WHP 101 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    WHP 101
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• WHP 205: Wellness Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Explores the theoretical and practical aspects of planning, assessing, and evaluating health promotion programs across various settings. This course helps students to develop the skills necessary to plan and implement a program, collect and analyze data, and present an evaluation report. This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Wellness and Health Promotion AAS program. Prerequisite: WHP 201, 202 and MATH 202 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: WHP 206 and MGMT 227. Prerequisite:    WHP 201 & WHP 202 & MATH 202 & WHP 206 Corequisite:    WHP 206
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• WHP 206: Wellness and Health Promotion Capstone

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the Wellness and Health Promotion program in a capstone experience. During this course students develop and implement a Workplace Wellness or Community Health project. In addition, this course helps prepare them for employment in the field by participating in career counseling, creating an electronic portfolio for professional use, and submitting a post-graduation plan. This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Wellness and Health Promotion AAS program. Prerequisite: WHP 201, 202, 203, 204 & MATH 202 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: WHP 205 and MGMT 227. Prerequisite:    WHP 201 & WHP 202 & ( WHP 203 or WHP 204 ) & MATH 202 & WHP 205 Corequisite:    WHP 205
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• WLDW 001: Welding Fundamentals

  4.50 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  This is our best class for the beginning welder. The course covers a variety of welding types and techniques, as well as technical information and hands on experience in electric arc welding, cutting, brazing and oxygen acetylene (MIG) welding. Other welding techniques are also covered. This class is ideal for those interested in exploring various types of welding. Students are required to provide their own essential welding safety gear: protective clothing, welding hood, safety glasses and gloves. The textbook is recommended but not required.
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