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• HLSC 498: Field Exp Health Science

  1.00 - 12.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  An immersive experience for students to on-site operations and test their potential and interest in the health science professions. Students will learn from professionals in the field and gain first-hand experience with: clinical/professional programs and procedures, interpersonal interactions with a variety of individuals, clinical/professional settings, clinical/professional expectations, and the daily roles and responsibilities of a professional in their chosen area of study. Supervision is provided by both university faculty and the cooperating agency.
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• HLSC 515: Pharmacology

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents common drugs used in a healthcare setting. Basic principles of pharmacology and medication are covered. Commonly prescribed drug groups are discussed, specifically addressing the drug's effects on physiology and disease.
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• HLSC 563: Applied Sport

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides students the fundamentals of fitness assessment, exercise prescription, and sports nutrition from a Health Science perspective. Students will develop and apply the skills required to perform a fitness assessment and subsequent exercise prescription in the physically active population. Course content also includes the nutritional requirements for optimal exercise performance.
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• HLTH 122: Essen of Human A&

  1.00 - 2.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides an overview of normal structure and function of the human body at an introductory level to prepare students for advanced study. The laboratory component includes practical application of course content using the scientific method. Students will explore the integumentary; skeletal; muscular; nervous; cardiovascular; respiratory; digestion and metabolism; urinary; lymphatic and immune; endocrine and reproductive systems.
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• HLTH 204: Foundations HLTH Ed

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces student to the profession of health education in school and public health settings. There is an emphasis on the history of the profession, theoretical foundations of health education, philosophical underpinnings of health, health education and health promotion, determinants of health, accessing and evaluating health information, basic epidemiology, ethics, and responsibilities of health education specialists in the school and community settings.
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• HLTH 211: HPE PREK & EL ED

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides principles and procedures to meet the needs and interests of elementary-age children in the areas of health and physical education. The course is designed for non-Health and Physical Education majors and addresses elements of effective instruction, management, and assessment in health and physical education. Students will learn to integrate health content and physical activity when teaching other subjects. Students can expect to engage in physical activity during the teaching component of this course.
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• HLTH 214: Plan/Assess In Elem

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides an analysis of planning and assessment in health education for PreK-6 grade students. Emphasis is placed on designing comprehensive health education lesson and unit plans and fully integrating health-literacy skills with functional health content. This course also includes elements of personal health and safety content.
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• HLTH 245: Essen of Movement

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Designed to strengthen the content knowledge of human movement and to provide the foundation for critical application of analysis of physical activity, movement and sport technique, and exercise Prerequisite:    HLTH122
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• HLTH 314: Plan/Assess in Sec

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides an in-depth analysis on planning and assessment in health education for 7th through 12th grade students. Emphasis is placed on designing comprehensive health education lesson and unit plans, fully integrating health-literacy skills with functional health content to help school-aged children adopt and maintain healthy behaviors. It also includes elements of drug education and mental and emotional health. Prerequisite:    HLTH204
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• HLTH 330: School Health Programs

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Intended for students interested in school health education. The course includes information and skills for planning and implementing policies and programs aligned with the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) approach. It also addresses the basic elements of nutrition, violence prevention, and physical health content for the health education major. Prerequisite:    HLTH204
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