33 courses with the subject HSC, 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.
This course introduces the student to the health care professions of a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist, as well as other health care professions. It examines the role of the professions in a variety of settings. A history of health care and how it has evolved is also presented.
This course presents a basic overview of the musculoskeletal system as it relates to the upper extremity, lower extremity, neck and trunk. This course will give the student a basic understanding of human musculoskeletal anatomy, movement, and function. The student will gain knowledge to identify bony and soft tissue structures.
A course that emphasizes the principles of first aid and basic life support for health care providers as prescribed by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. The course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to act as a first responder in an emergency situation until more advanced medical help arrives. The course will consist of lectures and labs that will mimic actual emergency situations. This course is designed for any student interested in attaining certification in CPR and First Aid. Additional fees apply
This course is designed to introduce the health science major to basic sports injury prevention and injury techniques. Topics will build on the foundation of both Functional Anatomy and First Aid to include basic surface anatomy evaluation, taping, and bracing as well as acute care practices for common sport related injuries.
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Health Sciences [HSC] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the Dean may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course. Permission of the Dean may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
This course is designed to introduce the health science major to basic sports injury prevention and injury techniques. Topics will build on the foundation of both Functional Anatomy and First Aid to include basic surface anatomy evaluation, taping, and bracing as well as acute care practices for common sport related injuries.
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Health Sciences [HSC] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the Dean may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course. Permission of the Dean may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
This course introduces to the student a comprehensive overview of strength and conditioning principles. Topics include core concepts, training variables, and training cycles. The student will gain an understanding of the components of a strength and conditioning program.
This lecture and laboratory course introduces to the student a variety of training exercises. Activities include use of all equipment types, Olympic lifts, powerlifting, and general body exercises. The student will be able to demonstrate proper techniques for training and lifting.
This course introduces to the student a comprehensive overview strength and conditioning testing and evaluation. Topics also include anaerobic and aerobic exercise prescriptions. The student will have a better understanding of exercise prescription, specifically anaerobic technique and prescription.
This course prepares the student to design strength and conditioning for individuals involved in various types of physical activity, injury prevention, tissue healing concepts and how to adapt programs for injured individuals will be covered.
This course provides practical information on exercise for persons with frequently occurring chronic illnesses, diseases and disabilities. An overview of each unique physiology, effects of the condition on the exercise response, effects of exercise training on the condition, and recommendations for exercise testing and programming is presented in a selected topics format. Students will also be provided with the opportunity to evaluate numerous case studies to gain more of real-world experience with designing individualized exercise programs.
A course designed to introduce the health science major to general health management. Topics include stress management, nutrition, eating patterns, fitness, sexual practices, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, a variety of commonly occurring diseases and lifestyle risk factors. The student will gain an understanding of general health, how to live a healthy lifestyle, and how to recognize and identify certain diseases and common health issues across the lifespan. Illnesses and conditions covered include, but are not limited to: obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. .
A course designed to introduce the health science major to assessing needs, resources and capacity for health education and promotion. Topics include methods of needs assessment, purpose of assessment and appropriate data collection. The student will gain an understanding of how needs assessment is used in different practice settings. Theses settings include community, school, health care, business/industry and college/university.
Neumann University periodically offers Special Topics courses in Health Sciences [HSC] that reflect specific topics of study which are not part of the standard University curriculum. For any given semester, course title(s) and content area(s), as well as any specified prerequisites, are published during the preceding semester. Permission of the Dean may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course. Permission of the Dean may also be required before a student can register for any Special Topics course.
A course designed to introduce the health science major to program planning based on the assessment of existing needs and resources. Topics include development of a planning group, mission, goals, objectives and location of resources. The student will gain an understanding of how planning is used in different practice settings. Theses settings include community, school, health care, business/industry and college/university.
A course designed to introduce the health science major to implement planned programs for health education and promotion. Topics include coordinating logistics of a plan, training of staff and volunteers, program delivery, program evaluation, and legal standards. The student will gain an understanding of how implementation is used in different practice settings. Theses settings include community, school, health care, business/industry and college/university.
A course designed to introduce the health science major to skills necessary to conduct research and evaluation related to health education and promotion. Topics include selecting, adapting and/or creating data collection instruments; collecting, analyzing and managing data; and interpretation and application of findings. The student will gain an understanding of how evaluation and research is used in different practice settings. Theses settings include community, school, health care, business/industry and college/university.
A practicum course whereby students participate in hands on learning experiences at various exercise physiology/strength and conditioning related facilities. The student will be required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of field experience during the semester. Mandatory weekly meetings are a part of this course as well as daily completion of an hour’s log. Throughout their practicum experience the students have time to practice, demonstrate and become proficient in selected skills, identified in CASCE (Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education) Professional Standards and Guidelines, which have been covered in HSC 240, HSC 245. The proficiencies and grading procedures are outlined on the course syllabus. Students will utilize a proficiency sheet to chart their progress at their clinical site. Students will utilize an hours sheet to track their progress.
A course designed to introduce the health science major to administration and management of programs for health education and promotion. Topics include effective leadership, financial management, technology, human resources, and maintaining relationships. The student will gain an understanding of how management and administration is used in different practice settings. Theses settings include community, school, health care, business/industry and college/university.
A course designed to introduce the health science major to function as a resource for health education and promotion. Topics include identification of the variety of community resources, adapting health related information, and training others to use health education/promotion skills. The student will gain an understanding of how a health educator can become a resource in different practice settings. Theses settings include community, school, health care, business/industry and college/university.
A course designed to introduce the health science major to promotion health education profession. Topics include communication strategies, advocacy for health education, and advancement of health education in a variety of settings. Theses settings include community, school, health care, business/industry and college/university.
Students examine the physical characteristics of bone, muscle, and joints in this course. They are also taught the normal and abnormal movement of the human body in relation to forces acting upon it to produce a variety of postures and gait. Through this study, they become knowledgeable in the areas of musculoskeletal anatomy, specifically as those areas relate to gait, throwing, and sport forms. An application of physics to movement [specifically, the use of Newton’s Laws to describe and analyze movement] permeates all course content. In addition, students are also exposed to the latest innovations in motion analysis equipment.
This laboratory course for HSC 440 Biomechanics examines the physical characteristics of bone, muscle and joints as well as the normal and abnormal movement of the human body in relation to forces acting upon it. Through this study, the student gains an in-depth knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy. The application of physics to the production of movement constitutes the underlying theme for the entire course. The use of Newton’s Laws as a means to describe and analyze movement is also studied. In addition, the students learn about the latest innovations in motion analysis equipment. Concurrent Concurrent with HSC 440 . Writing Intensive Course
By emphasizing physiologic principles, as well as how the body reacts to activity and training, students gain a working knowledge of human activity. The goal of the class is to provide students with an up-to-date understanding of the human body and how systems react to training and nutrition. The course’s lab activities allow students to receive practical experiences in conjunction with lecture topics. Areas of study include, but are not limited to, energy transfer, energy expenditure at rest and during activity, nutrition basics, pulmonary function, cardiovascular dynamics, neuromuscular systems, endocrine influences on exercise, training principles, adaptations to training, pharmacologic agents, thermoregulation, body condition, and weight control.
The laboratory course for HSC 450 Physiology of Sport and Exercise provides the student with a working knowledge of human activity emphasizing physiologic principles and how the body reacts to activity and training. As a goal of the course, the student gains an up-to-date knowledge of testing and evaluation techniques of the human body and learns how all of the systems react to training and nutrition. The course’s laboratory activities allow the student to receive practical experience in conjunction with the lecture topics.
The course is designed to prepare the student to enter the professional world. The course will examine different health science settings. It will also prepare the student with resume writing, interview skills, and methods for attaining employment.
An observation course whereby students observes a licensed health care professional at various settings. The student will be required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of observation during the semester. Students will utilize an hour sheet and journal to track their experience. Students are responsible for identifying and securing their own site. Additional fees apply
This course reviews the materials required to pass the NCHES (National Commission on Health Education Credentialing, Inc.) certification exam to become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). It also reviews study skills and test taking skills.
This course reviews the materials required to pass the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) certification exam to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). It also reviews study skills and test taking skills.
A course whereby students participate in hands on learning experiences at various health education facilities. The student will be required to complete a minimum of 200 hours of field experience during the semester. Mandatory weekly meetings are a part of this course as well as daily completion of an hour’s log and weekly completion of a goal sheets. Throughout their internship experience the student will make time to practice, demonstrate and become proficient in selected skills. The Proficiencies and grading procedures are outlined on the course syllabus. Students will utilize an hours log sheet and clinical proficiency notebook to track their progress. Students are responsible for identifying and securing their own site. Additional fees apply
A clinical course whereby students participate in hands on learning experiences at various strength and conditioning related facilities. The student will be required to complete a minimum of 200 hours of field experience during the semester. Mandatory weekly meetings are a part of this course as well as daily completion of an hour’s log and weekly completion of a goal sheet. Throughout their practicum experience, the student will make time to practice, demonstrate and become proficient in selected skills. The Proficiencies and grading procedures are outlined on the course syllabus. Students will utilize an hours sheet and clinical proficiency notebook to track their progress. Students are responsible for identifying and securing their own site. Additional fees apply
Source: Neumann University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
