Health Education (HLED)

Information about experimental courses, when offered, will be available at the Office of the Registrar late in the Spring Quarter preceding the academic year in which the courses are scheduled. Such courses are numbered 191, 291, 391 or 491.

HLED 150 CARE AND PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES - 3 hrs
This course introduces the prevention, recognition, disposition and treatment of athletic injuries as approached by coach/teacher professional. Basic conditioning, identification of injury, predisposition factors, basic evaluation and treatment of injuries and taping/bracing principles will be presented. This course is open to students other than those majoring in Athletic Training.

HLED 160 BASIC ATHLETIC TRAINING - 4 hrs
A study of the athletic training profession and duties of the certified athletic trainer. NATA history and structure, basic injury evaluation, treatment, conditioning and CPR/First Aid are major aspects of focus. Open to Athletic Training majors only.

HLED 161 BASIC ATHLETIC TRAINING LAB - 1 hr
This course is designed to supplement the HLED 160 course - Basic Athletic Training. As a laboratory course, the student will learn the necessary clinical skills associated with the didactic learning that is being taught in the classroom portion of the associated athletic training class. Co-req: HLED 160.

HLED 180 PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES IN HEALTH EDUCATION - 2 hrs
This course is designed to acquaint students with basic information, history, philosophy, professional organizations and competencies unique to Health Education in the school, worksite, and community settings. The competencies for entry-level health educators will be introduced in this course and a portfolio documenting achievement in each competency will be started.

HLED 200 HEALTH AND FITNESS TECHNOLOGIES - 2 hrs
A skill-oriented course designed to introduce students to presentation skills and technologies utilized in the health promotion, health education, and physical education fields. Open only to Health Education, Health Promotion and Fitness, and Physical Education majors or permission of the instructor.

HLED 210 COMMUNITY HEALTH - 3 hrs
This course focuses on personal, social and environmental health issues that affect community health. It will address population-based strategies designed to reduce prevalence of health risk factors and incidence of disease and injury in various population groups and settings. Involvement of students in health education skills including hands-on assessment of needs, program planning, implementation and evaluation of community health initiatives will be included.

HLED 220 NUTRITION AND FITNESS - 5 hrs
This course focuses on nutrition needs of individuals at various stages of the life cycle and at varying levels of physical activity. Emphasis is on understanding how the biological process involved in nutrition relate to practical daily dietary practices and long term health status. Students will experience hands on application of health education skills including needs assessment, dietary change strategies, evaluation, and communication of nutrition information.

HLED 240 NUTRITION AND PHARMACOLOGY - 5 hrs
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to have a basic understanding of "normal" nutrition and the role that nutrition plays in the physically active individual. Students will be able to understand how specific nutritional concepts can be applied to their own dietary habits as well as those of the athletes they are working with. Students will also understand how basic pharmacological agents can affect the body and physical activity. Along with using sound nutritional practices, the student will be able to understand the indications, contraindications, precautions, and interactions of medications and they may affect and/or alter physical activity. Prereq: LSC 108 and 109.

HLED 250 HEALTH EDUCATION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD - 3 hrs
This course studies the components of the Comprehensive School Health Program and the role of the early childhood educator. It focuses on the ability to create, select, and evaluate developmentally and functionally appropriate health materials, methods, equipment, and environments. Emphasis is placed on integrating school, family, and community resources to insure sound health promotion programs for early childhood education. This course is required only of those seeking early childhood teacher licensure.

HLED 260 ADVANCED ATHLETIC TRAINING I - 3 hrs
Common mechanisms and pathologies of common injuries and conditions to the lower extremity. Evaluation of common injuries to the lower extremities will be an integral part of course content. Prereq: HLED160 , L SC 108 and 109. Coreq: 100 internship hours.

This course is designed to supplement the HLED 260 course - Advanced Athletic Training I. As a laboratory course, the student will learn the necessary clinical skills associated with the didactic learning that is being taught in the classroom portion of the associated athletic training class. Co-req: HLED 260.

HLED 265 ADVANCED ATHLETIC TRAINING II - 3 hrs
Common mechanisms and pathologies of common injuries and conditions to the upper extremity. Evaluation of common injuries to the upper extremities will be an integral part of course content. Prereq: HLED 260. Coreq: 100 internship hours.

HLED 266 - ADVANCED ATHLETIC TRAINING LAB - 1 hr
This course is designed to supplement the HLED 265 course Advanced Athletic Training II. As a laboratory course, the student will learn the necessary clinical skills associated with the didactic learning that is being taught in the classroom portion of the associated athletic training class. Co-req: HLED 265.

HLED 270 PERSONAL HEALTH - 5 hrs
This course focuses on issues related to individual health status throughout the life span. It includes topics related to chronic and communicable diseases, injuries, nutrition, physical activity, substance use and abuse, human sexuality, mental health, and social/environmental factors affecting personal health. Involvement of students in health education skills including use of technology, personal assessment, planning and implementing personal health behavior change, reflection and communication of health information will be included.

HLED 280 FIRST AID - 3 hrs
A study of emergency care of the injured or ill including accident prevention, principles and techniques of first aid and common medical emergencies and CPR. Students will obtain certification from the National Safety Council for first aid and from the American Heart Association for CPR. Required for state certification for physical education majors.

HLED 305 - EXERCISE PROGRAMMING FOR SELECTED POPULATIONS - 3 hr
This course builds on the foundations established in previous course work when the focus was on exercise for the general population. As a health promotion and fitness instructor/facilitator, one will be exposed to increasingly diverse populations with wide-ranging challenges. Content focuses on specific characteristics and health challenges for children, older adults and women as well as recommendations for safe, effective physical activity for persons having major health problems such as coronary artery disease, diabetes, asthma and obesity. Prereq: junior or senior HPED major.

HLED 310 ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND DRUGS: A HEALTH PERSPECTIVE - 3 hrs
This course examines the historical, personal and cultural basis for current patterns of use, misuse, and abuse of drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Strong emphasis is placed on application of health education skills related to assessing needs, planning, implementing and evaluating substance abuse prevention program initiatives on campus, communicating health information and evaluation results.

HLED 315 - FITNESS LEADERSHIP - 3 hr
This course will provide the learner with the opportunity to discover and practice working with an individual or group in an actual fitness/wellnesss setting. There will be delivery of information followed by practical application of such information in develping an effective leadership style that translates into positive growth of the fitness participant. Preq: junior or senior HPED major.

HLED 320 HUMAN SEXUALITY - 3 hrs
This course explores human sexuality from a variety of perspectives including historical, psychological, biological, ethical, and legal. It will address the origin and diversity in attitudes and behaviors related to sexuality. Students will be involved with application of health education skills including exploration of community resources, research and communication of information related to human sexuality. Technology, reflection and application will be integrated into the course.

HLED 350 HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS - 3 hrs
This course is required for multi-age health education licensure and school nurse licensure. Focus is on innovative teaching-learning experiences for health educators in all settings. Content includes curriculum, materials, technology resources, instructional methods, and assessment/evaluation techniques in health instruction in various settings and populations with a focus on PreK-12. Content will focus on the Coordinated School Health Program, Health Literacy, National Health Education Standards, Healthy People 2010 and CDC Risk Behaviors. Prereq: HLED 180 and 270.

HLED 351 HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS FIELD EXPERIENCE - 2 hrs
Laboratory experience in a health education setting for the multi-age health educator and school nurse.

HLED 380 HEALTH PROGRAM PLANNING AND EVALUATION - 4 hrs
Introduction to current models of health education programming in a variety of settings. Addresses the issues of sociological, environmental, cultural and socioeconomic influences on health program planning and evaluation. Emphasis on application of knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs for multi-age populations. Includes service learning component. Prereq or co-req.: HLED 210 and 350.

HLED 385 JUNIOR ATHLETIC TRAINING PRACTICUM - 1 hr
This course is designed to help junior athletic training major(s) connect their classroom instruction to their clinical education. Specific clinical competencies will be taught as well as current issues related to the student�s clinical experiences to date. This course will provide reflection on the acquired athletic training knowledge as well an understanding and application of that knowledge to the clinical education setting. Prereq: Junior standing in the Athletic Training Education Program or permission of the instructor.

HLED 390 INDEPENDENT STUDY - 1-5 hrs
Independent project in health education for qualified students. Junior standing and permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit.

HLED 401 RESEARCH AND DESIGN IN ATHLETIC TRAINING - 1 hr
The purpose of this course is to introduce the senior athletic training Bachelor of Arts major to scientific research in the field. Each student will identify an area of interest and carry out a mini-thesis as the senior capstone course. Through this project the student will gain an appreciation for literature search and review, research design and the oral and written skills developed in research writing. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. Prereq: MATH 230 and senior standing in the program.

HLED 402 INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR IN ATHLETIC TRAINING - 2 hrs
The purpose of this course is to provide the senior athletic training major the opportunity to discuss and research current issues in the field of athletic training. This course is considered to be the culminating senior year experience for all athletic training majors. It will provide practical application of theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom by bringing all senior athletic training majors together to research, discuss, construct and formalize the individual philosophies that are being developed. Prereq: Senior standing in the program.

HLED 410 STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING I - 3 hrs
This course is designed to bridge the gap between clinical exercise science related course work and the practical application skills of personal training. Learn how to properly screen and evaluate clients for safe participation in an exercise program, design and implement exercise prescriptions for multiple populations and goal attainment, and apply the principles of exercise in a personal training environment. An Advanced Personal Training Certificate through the National Council of Strength and Fitness is available upon successful completion of the course. Pre-req: PHED 340 Kinesiology, PHED 440 Exercise Physiology, HLED 220 Nutrition and Fitness, L SC 111 and 112 Anatony and Physiology I and II.

HLED 411 STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING II - 3 hrs
A continuation of HLED 410-I. This course is designed to bridge the gap between clinical exercise science related course work and the practical application skills of personal training. Learn how to properly screen and evaluate clients for safe participation in an exercise program, design and implement exercise prescriptions for multiple populations and goal attainment, and apply the principles of exercise in a personal training environment. An Advanced Personal Training Certificate through the National Council of Strength and Fitness is available upon successful completion of the course. Pre-req: HLED 410 Strength and Conditioning I.

HLED 460 CLINICAL MODALITIES - 2 hrs
A study of the physiological basis for application of modalities in the treatment of (common) athletic injuries. Principles of electricity, magnetic fields, heat transfer, cryotherapy and hydrotherapy will be covered. Prereq: HLED 260 and 265, or permission of the instructor.

HLED 461 THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES LAB - 1 hr
This course is designed to supplement the HLED 460 course - Therapeutic Modalities. As a laboratory course, the student will learn the necessary clinical skills associated with the didactic learning that is being taught in the classroom portion of the associated athletic training class. Co-req: HLED 460.

HLED 470 PRINCIPLES OF REHABILITATION - 4 hrs
A study of the components of rehabilitation protocols and exercise prescriptions. An overview of common surgical procedures and clinical applications of rehabilitation equipment. Prereq: HLED 260, 265, 460, L SC 108 and 109, or permission of the instructor.

HLED 471 REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES LAB - 1 hr
This course is designed to supplement the HLED 470 course - Rehabilitation Techniques. As a laboratory course, the student will learn the necessary clinical skills associated with the didactic learning that is being taught in the classroom portion of the associated athletic training class. Co-req: HLED 470.

HLED 480 AWARENESS OF GENERAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING - 1 hr
This course is designed to bring an awareness to the student athletic trainer of general medical conditions that may be seen in the physically active population, specifically those conditions which may become exacerbated with physical activity. Common illnesses and diseases of all the bodies system will be explored, along with an understanding of their history, signs, symptoms and general treatment protocols. The roles of medical and allied health personnel in the referral, management, and treatment of athletes and others involved in physical activity suffering from general medical conditions will also be examined. A practical lab component is included with this course. Prereq: Senior standing in the Athletic Training Education Program or permission of the instructor.

HLED 481 GENERAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS LAB - 1 hr
This course is designed to supplement the HLED 480 course - General Medical Conditions in Athletic Training. As a laboratory course, the student will learn the necessary clinical skills associated with the didactic learning that is being taught in the classroom portion of the associated athletic training class. Co-req: HLED 480.

HLED 485 SENIOR ATHLETIC TRAINING PRACTICUM - 1 hr
This course is designed to help senior athletic training majors connect their classroom instruction to their clinical education. Specific clinical competencies will be taught as well as current issues related to the student�s clinical experiences to date. This course will provide reflection on the acquired athletic training knowledge as well an understanding and application of that knowledge to the clinical education setting. Prereq: Senior standing in the Athletic Training Education Program or permission of the instructor.

HLED 490 INTERNSHIP - 10-15 hrs
Qualified students may elect 10-15 hours of Health Education 490 upon submission of a written proposal. Work must be contained within a single term and must be approved by a department faculty member. Evidence of work on each project must be supported with a written paper and evaluation from the cooperative agency. Students must apply one term in advance of the internship.