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• HLPE 4950: Student Teaching

  6.00 - 12.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course, providing experience in elementary, middle, and secondary schools, includes participation in teaching and other activities of the teacher. It emphasizes practical experience in aiding children to develop knowledge, skills, and appreciations regarded as essential to democratic society. Students may enroll in HLPE 4950 for six semester credit hours only under extenuating circumstances and with permission of the chairperson of the Health and Physical Education Department and the dean of the School of Education.
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• HLSC 1010: Foundations of Health Science

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Describes health science/care professions, their histories, their education, licensing requirements, employment trends, earnings potential and career paths. Professional healthcare providers share their personal stories, introduce you to how they work with the healthcare system, and describe what a typical day looks like thru collaboration.
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• HLSC 1100: Allied Health A&P I

  4.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course studies the structure and function of the human body for those majors in Allied Health and diploma school of nursing. Beginning at the sub-cellular level and progressing to the organ systems, the course includes the integumentary, cardiovascular, lymphatic, gastrointestinal, respiratory, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems.
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• HLSC 1150: Current Health Issues

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is designed to convey information concerning the individual's role in establishing a healthful lifestyle as well as encouraging a sense of responsibility about that role. The current health framework encompasses topics such as basic fitness and nutrition, the prevention of disease, as well as a focus on healthful living.
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• HLSC 1200: Allied Health A&P II

  4.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course studies the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal structure and functions of the human body for those majors in Allied Health and diploma school of nursing. The course takes a systematic approach to the study of the bones, joints, muscles and nerves. Laboratory experiences include hands-on palpation needed for clincial application.
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• HLSC 1500: Intro to AT

  4.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course provides the students associated with PennWest an overview of the profession of athletic training and an introduction to basic knowledge and skills utilized within the profession. Student will be provided with the basic concepts and skills related to the current domains of the athletic training profession including hands-on skills.
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• HLSC 2100: Cultural Comp Community Health

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This introductory course explores the complexities of health strategies to improve the health of communities. Learners explore community and public health theories and principles useful for delivery of health care for all. Learners will examine current delivery systems in the U.S. and be introduced to the major areas of public health.
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• HLSC 2250: Medical Terminology

  2.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Students will gain an understanding of basic elements, rules of building and analyzing medical words, and medical terms associated with the body as a whole. Using a systems-approach, they will define, interpret, and pronounce medical terms relating to structure and function, pathology, diagnosis, and clinical procedures, oncology, and pharmacology.
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• HLSC 2500: Nutrition for Heath & Wellness

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This introductory course is designed to provide learners with a basic understanding of nutritional principles including the energy metabolism, ingestion, absorption, and transport of nutrients. The course will provide information on the role of macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients. Weight management and nutrition throughout the lifespan included.
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• HLSC 2750: Functional Kinesiology

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Kinesiology utilizes principles of biomechanics, musculoskeletal anatomy, and neuromuscular physiology. This course will prepare students to analyze movement in order to correct movement abnormalities for clients/patients as well as rehabilitate and improve human performance.
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