12 courses with the subject HLT, 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.
A study of health problems of community living with emphasis on environmental concerns, prevention and control of communicable disease, available health services, consumer health concerns, aging, and dying. (Spring)
This course provides study of the historical, sociological, pharmacological, and health perspectives of living in a global society. Discussions will provide a foundation for understanding through a survey of factors related to personal health and wellness: anatomy and physiological bodily functions; nutrition; physical and mental fitness; substance use and abuse. (Fall)
This course examines basic nutritional principles and the effects on the human body. Emphasis is on diets, analysis of diets, and practical application for physical fitness, health, and altered states of health throughout the life-cycle. (Fall, Spring)
Emphasis is on first-aid methods, techniques, and skills needed for emergency management and home and environmental safety. Certification in American Red Cross and Responding to Emergencies (including adult CPR). (Fall)
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to research and research findings from significant studies, professional reports, books, etc. related to current bioethical issues in health. Dilemmas created by civil liberties and rights of the population will be studies in depth. The dimensions and societal complexities involved in bioethical and health issues such as poverty, diverse cultures, social economic status, and aging will be examined from local, national and international perspectives. (Fall)
This course will deal with the scope of the school health program, a healthful school environment, school safety, identification of the well child, and departures from normal. (Spring)
This course is designed to introduce and familiarize students with the basics concerning the aging process and its impact on health in the later years. The course provides fundamentals about health in aging and focuses on: 1) facts and myths of aging; 2) biological theories of aging; 3) physiological changes in aging; 4) mental health in aging; 5) caregiving and long-term care; 6) sexuality; 7) chronic and acute illness; 8) medical care and medication use; 9) lifestyle behaviors affecting health (nutrition, physical activity); 10) death, dying, and bereavement; and 11) prevention and health promotion for aging. The course is taught through lecture, video presentations, facilitated discussion and experiential learning opportunities, readings, and examinations. (Spring) 222 2024-2025 Academic Catalog DERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Examination of etiology of diseases from a body systems approach, with special emphasis on sexually-transmitted diseases, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.
This course examines health disparities in both health and healthcare at the individual, institutional, and systemic levels in the U.S. Traditionally health disparities occur in marginalized racial, ethnic and immigrant communities and emerging groups, based upon gender, age, sexual preference and self-identity, disability, physical and mental health, geography, and environment. Culture, socioeconomics status, health literacy, and social and community networks all play a role. Students will discover solutions for health equity through vehicles of advocacy, cultural competency, and social justice. Discussions and activities will explore the variety of strategies and techniques to effect change for improving health and well-being at the community level and beyond. (Fall)
A general survey course designed to provide a broad foundation in health science. Topics covered include wellness, nutrition, personal health practices, use and abuse of drugs, environmental health, hazards, health appraisal, and first aid. (Fall)
The course is designed to help prepare health educators in the field of health promotion. Students will explore models of health promotion across the life span, challenges and barriers to improving the health of a various populations, and will explore the value of community health promotion to the individual and the community. Students will learn how to use public health data sets to assess and populations, exploring theories and factors that influence personal health decisions of individuals and populations with a community, and will learn how to design a health promotion activity and how to evaluate outcomes for effectiveness. Prerequisite: MAT 132 (Fall)
Seminar topics and discussion are directly related to activities for career development in Public Health. 2024-2025 Academic Catalog 223 DERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Source: Tennessee Wesleyan University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
