124 courses with the subject HES, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HES 100Concepts in Healthful Living
This course is designed to teach students that healthful living is not a destination, but a journey. Wellness is not a static condition, but a continual balancing of the different dimensions of human needs-spiritual, social, emotional, intellectual, physical, occupational, and environmental. Students must understand that they are responsible for their own growth in these areas, and the course emphasizes the importance of selfresponsibility.
HES 120 . The objective of this course is to teach advanced swimmers the art of instructing swimming skills to infants, children, teens, and adults. The course is intense in its requirements of the student. Much practice and reading are required to successfully complete the course. The course is not for novice swimmers. Hours: 2
HES 132Lifeguard Training
The objective of this course is to train advanced swimmers in lifesaving skills. Other components of the course include CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid. This course is not for novice swimmers.
HES 140Cross-training and Outward Bound Experience
HES 140 is designed to increase leadership potential through wilderness activities such as backpacking, rock climbing, camping, orienting, and survival skills development. Students may complete cross-training through Lutheridge or Lutherock or Outward Bound. Graded on pass/fail basis. Fee Fee TBD
This course is designed to promote alternative means for physical activity including core stabilization and calisthenics exercise with high intensity intervals to promote overall fitness.
A deeper exploration of Hatha Yoga, which is the branch of yoga that incorporates Yoga asana (postures) and pranayama (breathing practices). This course will not only offer intermediate postures and practices, but will require a midterm paper and final project on a topic of choice within Yoga.
This course is designed to introduce and teach students the Olympic lifting movements to be used to enhance performance and fitness. Student will learn to perform snatch, clean and jerk, and squat properly and safely.
The purpose of this course is to provide experiential education in the components of speed training and conditioning in an effort to improve technique in athletic movement and fitness. This course provides opportunity for the student to learn and experience a comprehensive approach toward developing sport-specific fitness.
An introduction to the variety of concentrations encompassed in the general study of physical activity. Topics cover the overall importance of physical activity in our society and include a general overview of the historical, philosophical, scientific, and psychosocial aspects of the field. The course will introduce students to a wide-range of career opportunities in healthful living and sport.
This course is designed to provide entry-level exercise science majors with a brief background on the history, theories, and disciplines comprising exercise science. Specifically, the course will detail the emergence exercise science as a discipline, including the exercise and sport applications of physiology, biomechanics, and psychology. In addition, students will gain insight into various career paths one may follow within the exercise science discipline.
An introduction to the profession which examines the many facets involved in coaching, along with guidelines that a beginning coach will find useful in establishing his or her own methods and philosophy.
This course is designed to provide entry level-knowledge regarding the prevention, evaluation and treatment of athletic-related injuries. Students will learn basic anatomy, how to recognize the signs and symptoms of common injuries, basic evaluation techniques, preventative measures to reduce the incidence of injures and a knowledge of basic injury treatment including taping and bracing. This course is a preparatory class for students wishing to pursue coaching or professions in healthcare.
A comprehensive examination of facility and event management in the field of sport and recreation. The course will include, but will not be limited to the following topics: facility development and design, maintenance, tournament and event operations, budgeting and risk management.
This writing intensive course includes a general review of the public health sector. Related topics include public health terminology, careers, and analytical methods; the biomedical basis of public health; social and behavioral factors; environmental health issues; medical care and public health; and the future of public health. Course will be assessed using a final health issue paper cited in APA style where students will tackle a similar health issue through a variety of different public health approaches.
This course is designed to prepare students interested in teaching and coaching to successfully teach specific team sport activities. Students are exposed to rules, strategies, organization and skill development in a variety of team sports. Sports may include but are not limited to basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball and lacrosse. This course does not meet the Wellness component of the General Education Curriculum requirements.
This course is designed to prepare students interested in teaching and coaching to successfully teach specific lifetime activities. Activities may include, but are not limited to, tennis, badminton, golf, and ultimate Frisbee. Students are exposed to rules, strategies, organization and skill development in a variety of lifetime sports. This course does not meet the Wellness component of the General Education Curriculum requirements.
This course is designed to prepare students interested in teaching and coaching to successfully plan, design and instruct group fitness activities. Students are exposed to how to design and teach group fitness classes in a variety of techniques, including but not limited to, aquatic exercise, aerobics, yoga and Pilates. This course does not meet the Wellness component of the General Education Curriculum requirements.
Methods and materials for developing health content knowledge, skills, and disposition focusing on secondary health education. Special emphasis is on the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Healthful Living Education and public school internship in health education.
The study, practice and application of first aid and emergency care, which includes in depth training in CPR and first aid. American Red Cross certification in Adult CPR and standard First Aid is granted upon successful completion of requirements.
This course explores the basic concepts integral to the science of nutrition. Emphasis will be placed on the metabolic and physiological principles underlying digestion and absorption of nutrients, chemical structure and metabolic fate of nutrients, the biochemical role of nutrients in maintaining health, and the effects of over- and undernutrition on disease pathogenesis.
BIO 282 . A lecture and laboratory course which emphasizes understanding and application of knowledge regarding human cardiopulmonary, muscular and metabolic responses to exercise and adaptations to chronic physical activity. Application of this knowledge includes healthy individuals as well as patient populations (e. g. , cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, diabetes, asthma, endocrine disorders, sports injury, etc. ). Laboratory experiences are provided to aid in understanding the basic principles underlying the responses of the body to various exercise stimuli. Hours: 4
BIO 281 . Anatomical, physiological, and kinesiological principles of muscle action and joint mechanics as related to physical education, health, and exercise sciences, and athletic training. Hours: 4
HES 305Medical Terminology
This medical terminology course covers the basic knowledge and understanding of medical language and terminology used by health care professionals everywhere.
This internship course allows students to gain sports management-related experience and competency working in the professional field. Students are assigned to a sports management-related internship based on their interest, either on or off campus. Students must complete a minimum of 100 hours of approved experience. Students will also complete online modules.
This internship course allows students to gain sports management-related experience and competency working in the professional field. Students are assigned to a sports management-related internship based on their interest, either on or off campus. Students must complete a minimum of 100 hours of approved experience. Students will also complete online modules.
This is a lecture and lab course which covers the fundamental principles of assessing cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and flexibility as well as exercise prescription for healthy and diseased individuals. Specific attention will be given to the guidelines established by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) enabling the student to seek certification. Electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation and Pulmonary Function Testing will also be explored in depth. The student will be given ample opportunity to practice essential laboratory techniques in exercise testing. Four credits.
This course will focus on the science of protecting and improving the health of communities through promotion of healthy lifestyles, emphasizing the social determinants of health, disease prevention, and environmental change. An introduction to socio-cultural, economic, environmental, and political influences on health and healthcare in a community-based setting is explored. Course will be assessed through a final project where students demonstrate their understanding of public health practices outlined throughout the semester.
A study of the psychological aspects of the sport and exercise settings. Special attention will be given to motivation, anxiety, aggression, performance enhancement, spectator influences, and the youth sports setting.
Introduction to human communication in a healthcare context. Examines health promotion with a focus on current trends in the design of health messages and advocacy for health education. Explores health campaigns, interpersonal interventions, development of health education materials, media advocacy, and consumer-based models and participatory approaches to health.
Students must be classified as juniors or seniors. This course provides students with an interdisciplinary view of the pharmacology of drugs of abuse and psychotropic drugs, used in the treatment of mental disorders. The historical background, as well as the social context, of drugs is explored. Hours: 3
HES 373Women’s Wholeness
Students will engage in development of the concept of the whole healthful person, including mind, body, and spirit. Students will grow skills in writing, reading and thinking as they engage in female issues of the world today. Engaging in discussion and reflection of the latest research about women’s health issues will allow students of the class to institute reflection on their own habits as a beginning to improvement of self and positive influence of others. Students will be prompted to reflect upon topics from a viewpoint of women’s physical and mental health, including media, violence, finances, leadership, and spirituality. The course will include review of current literature, class discussion, guest speakers, creative assignments, and group work.
HES 385Research in Health Exercise and Sport Science
Research in Health, Exercise and Sport Science - An introduction to research in the fields of health, exercise, and sport science with an emphasis on understanding and application of research findings.
HES 385 . This course is a study of the principles and basic concepts of research and the research process. Special emphasis will be placed on selecting a research topic, posing research questions, forming a hypothesis, designing an experiment, choosing appropriate statistical methods, analyzing results and developing conclusions. In addition, skills necessary for seeking appropriate sources of information and critical evaluation and analysis of the scientific literature will be developed. Hours: 3
Junior or Senior standing. The course is designed to explore current issues in the sports world and the relationship of these issues to problems in business and society. The course will seek to provide students the opportunity to examine more closely issues such as drug use among athletes, contract and labor struggles, educational issues, racial and gender equity questions, and other contemporary topics as they may arise during the course of the semester. Hours: 3
Junior or Senior standing. Sports law is a growing component of the sports industry. This course provides information on how the field of sports law emerged, the issues relative to sports law, and how these issues have an impact on the different factions of the sports industry, such as administrators, coaches, officials, and participants. Key areas of law such as contract law, tort liability, constitutional law, sex discrimination, criminal law, and labor law will be introduced. Hours: 3
HES 415SENIOR TEACHING STRATEGIES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
A culmination of the methodology of physical education in the form of planned, sequential curriculum development; pedagogy, and assessment of student learning. A major focus of the course will be development of the Teacher Work Sample: Unit Planning and Implementation, to begin in the internship semester of the student teaching experience and be completed during the full semester of student teaching. Three credits.
This field experience course allows students to gain sports management-related experience and competency working in the professional field. Students are assigned to a sports management-related field experience based on their interest, either on or off campus. Students must complete a minimum of 200 hours of approved experience. Students will also complete online modules
Junior standing; This course focuses on targeting priority health risk behaviors and the ever-growing concern to reduce healthcare costs. Course participants address these issues through learning the fundamentals of health risk assessment, program design, management, and evaluation.
HES 288 and HES 300 . This course will cover the relationship between macronutrient and micronutrient intakes and athletic performance. Detailed knowledge of how exercise influences dietary intake, digestion, absorption, energy metabolism, and storage of nutrients will be discussed. In addition, dietary planning for weight gain and weight loss, sport specific concerns and conditions that present to athletes of all age groups regarding nutrition, and the use of dietary supplements as ergogenic aids will be explored. Hours: 3
HES 435Methods in Health Education3
General Elective Credits (if needed) TOTAL CREDIT HOURS (minimum) 128# * On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific core curriculum requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly. # All Bachelors programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 128 credit hours. If, in combination, core, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 128 hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 128 hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major.
HES 225 , HES 287 , HES 288 and HES 325 . Students will examine the process of selecting, organizing and presenting health education materials, in a community-based setting. This course is devoted to the “doing” of health education. Methods and materials for developing health knowledge, skills, attitudes, and practices used by the community health professional will be a primary focus of this class. Hours: 3
HES 300 and HES 320 . This course will explore the use of exercise as a treatment modality for specific symptomatic and asymptomatic clinical conditions. Functional assessment, exercise prescription and adaptations to chronic physical activity will be discussed with respect to endocrinological, neuromuscular, skeletal, metabolic, cardiovascular, respiratory, oncological, and immunological disorders and diseases. Special considerations for children, females, and the elderly will also be covered. Hours: 3
HES 300 ; HES 303 This class is intended to immerse students into the evidence-based application of scientific principles to prepare to sit for the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam. Hours: 3
HES 445Praxis II Preparation in Health and Physical Education
This course is designed to prepare the Health and Physical Education major for the PRAXIS II Licensure Exam. Students will review health and physical education content and focus on test taking strategies.
Student must be classified as junior or senior. This course provides students with an interdisciplinary review of human sexuality. The unalterable facts of anatomy, genes, hormones, and other biological processes that influence the way humans reproduce will be covered. Additionally, the constant influence of individual and societal values, behaviors, views and opinions will be highlighted. Hours: 3
HES 452Global Health & Ethics
This course explores a series of contemporary health issues and challenges for the international community. The impact of political, socioeconomic, cultural, environmental, healthcare delivery and demographic conditions on health and human rights from an international perspective are discussed. Topics include: population dynamics, water and sanitation, HIV/AIDS, technology, international organizations, climate change, pharmaceutical policies, and food delivery. Additionally, various ethical dimensions of public health policy and practice are related to population health issues. Three credits.
Student must be classified as junior or senior. This course describes prevalent educational and psychological theories of learning and behavior change used by public health practitioners and academics in a variety of settings. Explores considerations for incorporating health promotion and education activities into the design of local, regional and national public health programs. Hours: 3
HES 455Community Health Practicum I
This course is designed to provide community health students with practical experience in order to gain proficiency in the field of community health. Requires completion of 100 on-site hours with an approved site supervisor on the university campus.
HES 455 This course is designed to provide community health students with practical experience in order to gain proficiency in the field of community health. Requires completion of 100 on-site hours with an approved site supervisor. This will be in an on or off-campus community-based setting. Hours: 2
HES 499Senior Honors Thesis
Intensive study of a topic chosen by the student which culminates in a thesis and an oral defense or presentation. Senior majors only. Three credits.
HES 390 . Intensive study of a topic chosen by the student which culminates in a thesis and an oral defense or presentation. Senior majors only. Hours: 3
HES 510Foundations of Athletic Training4
This course serves as the introductory course for individuals seeking certification as an Athletic Trainer. Students will be introduced to the Athletic Training Educational Competencies, the scope and practice of athletic training, and professional aspects of athletic training. Four credits.
Orientation to clinical practice that focuses on clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and common topics necessary to successful clinical practice. One credit.
General Elective Credits (if needed) TOTAL CREDIT HOURS (minimum) 128# * On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific core curriculum requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly. # All Bachelors programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 128 credit hours. If, in combination, core, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 128 hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 128 hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major. MAJOR: EXERCISE SCIENCE with HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION TRACK HOURS Core Curriculum Requirements 55-62 Technical Requirements 17-18*
A survey of the physiological effects, indications, and contraindications of a wide range of contemporary therapeutic modalities and basic therapeutic exercise/ rehabilitation. Two credits.
HES 540Assessment/Management of Non-Orthopedic Conditions3
An in-depth and integrated examination of anatomy, injury assessment and recognition procedures, acute care and injury management procedures, evidenced-based practice treatment and rehabilitation methods, pharmacology and return to play criteria. This course will focus on injuries, illness, and conditions associated with the thorax, abdomen, eyes, ears, nose, throat, and general medical conditions. Three credits.
This course is designed to provide students an opportunity for the integration and application of knowledge and skills learned in formal classroom and laboratory settings, to actual practice on patients (standardized and real) under the supervision of an ACI/CI. Clinical assignments will focus on prevention and management skills with high school athletes and college athletes. This is an equipment intensive experience. Students must successfully complete all components of the clinical education course in order to progress in the MS in AT program. This requirements applies to meeting the 75% minimum level on all Clinical Proficiencies and/or completion of required field experience hours. Failure to meet the progression standards will delay completion of the degree program. Three credits.
This course is designed to provide students an opportunity for the integration and application of knowledge and skills learned in formal classroom an laboratory settings, to actual practice on patients (standardized and real) under the supervision of an ACI/CI. Clinical assignments will focus on the collegiate athlete. This course is an upper and lower extremity experience. Students must successfully complete all components of the clinical education course in order to progress in the MS in AT program. This requirements applies to meeting the 75% minimum level on all Clinical Proficiencies and/or completion of required field experience hours. Failure to meet the progression standards will delay completion of the degree program. Three credits.
This course is designed to provide students an opportunity for the integration and application of knowledge and skills learned in formal classroom and laboratory settings, to actual practice on patients (standardized and real) under the supervision of an ACI/CI. Clinical assignments will focus on integration of assessment, recognition, and management of injuries and conditions. This is an equipment intensive course focusing on orthopedic and rehabilitation experiences. Students must successfully complete all components of the clinical education course in order to progress in the MS in AT program. This requirements applies to meeting the 75% minimum level on all Clinical Proficiencies and/or completion of required field experience hours. Failure to meet the progression standards will delay completion of the degree program. Six credits.
This course is designed to provide students an opportunity for the integration and application of knowledge and skills learned in formal and classroom and laboratory settings, to actual practice on patients (standardized and real) under the supervision of an ACI/CI. Clinical assignments will focus on integration of assessment, recognition, and management of injuries, and conditions. Focus will be on the upper extremity, lower extremity, general medical, orthopedic, and rehabilitation. Six credits.
