Health Science Course Descriptions

HEALTH EDUCATION/HEALTH SCIENCES THEORY

150. PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH AND HEALTH PROMOTION (3 credit hours)
An introductory study of the discipline of health education and the many factors that influence our health such as heredity, environment, health care services, and our own behavior. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship of health education and health promotion to other disciplines, concepts of learning and behavior change, comprehensive school health programs, models and theories of human development and behavior with application to health education, competencies and skills of health educators, ethics, and current and future issues in health education. Students will also use the Internet to explore the various resources available to school and community health education/promotion specialists.

157. HEALTHY LIVING (2 credit hours)
Designed to inform, interest, and motivate students toward good health as it relates to effective, productive, and satisfying living (physically, mentally, and socially.)

199. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3 CREDIT HOURS)
A  lower division course designed for a topic of current interest, inclding televised courses.  Prerequisite: As stated for each offering.

251. CONSUMER HEALTH (3 credit hours)
A study of science-based health facts and guidelines to enable consumers to intelligently select health products and services. The course will emphasize the economic aspects of health and the social and psychological factors that influence consumer choices.

252. EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE (2 credit hours)
A course that will equip the students with the ability to recognize health emergencies, evaluate the situation and administer appropriate care.

325.  SUBSTANCE ABUSE (2 credit hours)
This course provides information and understanding of substance abuse, drugs, and ways to prevent the individual from using drugs.

352. COMMUNITY  HEALTH (3 credit hours)
An examination of the broad and challenging profession of community health education with an emphasis on communities and their health status. The course will also address the social/political reasons why many community health problems continue to exist.

354. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HEALTH (3 credit hours)
This course will examine the current thinking on a variety of health issues. Timely articles which provide students with a variety of points of view regarding health and the complexity of the issues involved will be used. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills in critical thinking, reasoning, and effective argument.

359. ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMS (3 credit hours)
Designed to prepare the prospective elementary and middle school teacher to function effectively in the school health program including school health environment, school health services, and special emphasis on school health instruction.

369. ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE-SCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAMS (2 credit hours)
This course is designed to prepare the teacher candidate to receive certification in Adult/Child/Infant CPR and First Aid upon successful completion of teh course.  This course will emphasize updated information strategies you can employ in your classroom to protect yourself and your students.

399. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3 credit hours)
An upper division course designed for a topic of special current interest, including televised courses.Prerequisite: As stated for each offering.

456. METHODS AND STRATEGIES IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROMOTION (3 credit hours)
Designed to acquaint the prospective teacher with the curriculum, process of concepts, goals, objectives, content, methodology, and evaluation development necessary to achieve desired health knowledge, attitudes, and practices in students. Prerequisite: EDUC 316 or permission of instructor.

457. COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ASSESSMENT (3  credit hours)
A thorough study of health assessment performed by health and human service professionals. Course will include the practical use of assessments in a variety of physical, behavioral, and social contexts.

458. PLANNING/IMPLEMENTING/EVALUATING INTERVENTIONS IN HHP (3 credit hours)
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion in a variety of settings. Emphasis will be placed on conducting needs assessments, data collection, intervention theories and models, implementation strategies, evaluation models, reporting. Prerequisite: HHP 456.

 PHYSICAL EDUCATION THEORY

122. FITNESS FOR LIVING (2 credit hours)
A program that assesses wellness/health and fitness interests, and provides learning experiences as well as physical practices to promote lifelong health.

126.  FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credit hours)
A study of the historical and philosophical background that contributes the development of the psychological, sociological and physiological foundations that are the basis of contemporary physical education.

130. NCAA LIFE SKILLS (1 credit hour)
This course provides strategies that make smart choices about use or non-use of alcohol and other drugs, both short-term and long-term.

135. DANCE METHODS (2 credit hours)
This course is designed to prepare the pre-service teacher to organize, plan, select, instruct, and evaluate a variety of dance activities for elementary and middle school students.

199. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3 credit hours)
A lower-division course designed for a topic of current interest, including televised courses. Prerequisite: As stated for each offering.

225. BIOMECHANICS (3 credit course)
The course is designed to build a basic foundation of anatomy and kinesiology as it pertains to movement in physical education.Prerequisite: BIO 210 with a “C” or better.

238. METHODS OF GYMNASTICS AND AEROBICS   (2 credit hours)
This course is designed to prepare the pre-service teacher to organize, plan, select, instruct and evaluate motor skills and safety aspects in the areas of tumbling and dance for elementary and middle school students and aerobic dance for high school students.

240.  TEAM SPORTS I (2 credit hours)
This course is designed to prepare the prospective teacher in knowledge of rules, boundaries, instructional strategies, and psychomotor skills characteristic of the sport forms are analyzed and applied to football, soccer and volleyball.

242.  TEAM SPORTS II (2 credit hours)
This course is designed to prepare the prospective teacher in knowledge of rules, boundaries, instructional strategies, and psychomotor skills characteristic of sport forms are analyzed and applied to softball, track & field, and basketball.

317. SPORTS TRAINING LAB/FOOTBALL (2 credit hours)
Designed for the student trainer to obtain laboratory experience in the sport of football while working toward certification in the area of Athletic Training.  40 experience hours in conditioning, taping, first aid, and rehabilitation required. Prerequisite: HHP 331 with a “C” or better, plus current certification in CPR and Advanced First Aid.

318. SPORTS TRAINING LAB/BASKETBALL (1 credit hour)
Designed for the student trainer to obtain laboratory experience in the sport  of basketball while working toward certification in the area of Athletic Training.  40 experience hours in conditioning, taping, first aid, and rehabilitation required.  Prerequisite: HHP 331 with a “C” or better, plus current certification in CPR and Advanced First Aid.

321. SPORTS TRAINING LAB/BASEBALL-TRACK AND FIELD (1 credit hour)
This course is designed for the student trainer to obtain laboratory experience in the sports of base-track and field while working toward certification in the area of Athletic Training.  75 experience hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer in conditioning, taping, first aid, and rehabilitation required.  Prerequisite: HHP 331 with a “C” or better, plus current certification. 

327. EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY (3 credit hours)
This course is designed to implement knowledge of the physiological function of the body during exercise.  Prerequisite: HHP 225 with a “C” or better.

329. ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION (3 credit hours)
Emphasis on the physical and health status of typical and atypical students and physical activities for maximum development.

331. ATHLETIC TRAINING I (3 credit hours)
The course is designed to give the student initial instruction in the many facets of sports medicine and the role and responsibilities of the athletic trainer.  Prerequisite: HHP 327 with a “C” or better.

333. ATHLETIC TRAINING II (3 credit hours)
The course is designed to give the student advanced instruction above that offered in HHP 331 into many facets of sports medicine and the roles and responsibilities of the athletic trainer.

341.  INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS I (2 credit hours)
This course is designed to prepare the prospective teacher in rules, boundaries, instructional strategies and psychomotor skills in tennis, bowling, archery and badminton.  To develop and apply skills to tennis, bowling, archery and badminton.

343.  INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS II (2 credit hours)
This course prepares the prospective teacher in rules, boundaries, instructional strategies and psychomotor skills.  To develop and apply skills to golf, handball, and strength and conditioning.

399. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3 credit hours)
An upper-level course for a topic of special current interest, including televised courses.  Prerequisite: As stated for each offering.
 
428. ADMINISTRATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT (3 credit hours)
This course is a series of discussions, lectures and case studies that assist students in application of the administrative theories, concepts, principles, and decision-making skills necessary for a successful career in exercise-related professions.

446. METHODS OF ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credit hours)
Designed to meet state requirements for certification of elementary/middle school teachers.  The presentation of a sequentially developed program which will include the development of knowledge, physical skills and methods for teaching physical education.  Selected activities appropriate to the elementary students.  In addition 8-10 hours of selected practical experience.  Prerequisite: ED 316

449. METHODS OF SECONDARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credit hours)
Methods of teaching secondary physical education activities.  Designed to meet requirements for certification of secondary school teachers.  Prerequisite: ED 316

ACTIVITY COURSES

106. BEGINNING WEIGHT TRAINING AND BODY CONDITIONING (1 credit hour)

306. ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING AND BODY CONDITIONING (1 credit hour)  Prerequisite: HHP 106

437. CERTIFICATION IN SPORTS OFFICIATING (1-4 credit hours)
Methods and techniques of officiating selected sports.  West Virginia Secondary Activities Commission guidelines will be followed. Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor

Peer Education

123. PEER EDUCATION (3 credit hours)
A course designed to help students develop leadership skills to be able to successfully produce and implement campus programs that create change around mental health, violence prevention, substance abuse, and safer sex.  The Certified Peer Educator (CPE) training includes eight modules, covering the role of peer education, how change and high-risk behaviors intersect, listening skills, response and referral skills, how to take action and intervene, recognizing the role of diversity and inclusivity, programming and presentation skills, self-care, and group dynamics.  Students will take an exam to become a nationally Certified Peer Educator at the end of the course.

399. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3 credit hours)
An upper level course for a topic of special current interest, including televised courses.  Prerequisite: As stated for each offering.

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