36 courses with the subject HLSC, 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.
Provides mat exercises designed to promote healthy movement practices, and develop strength, balance, flexibility, and coordination. Focuses on lengthening the body, strengthening the mid-section (core & spine), and improving posture. Teaches principles of basic anatomy and kinesiology may be integrated with principles of Pilates mat training.
Provides a vigorous and powerful approach to many styles of Yoga, including Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Hatha among others. Incorporates flowing progressive postures, meditative awareness, and breath control.
Provides first aid and emergency care training as well as instruction with Automated External Defibrillators. Structured to meet National Safety Council First Aid requirements with successful completers being certified in First Aid and CPR. Includes lectures, hands-on experience with mannequins, audiovisuals, discussions, and field trips. Course lab fee of $15 applies.
Teaches the language of medical terminology and functional anatomical structures. Stresses terminology usage and accuracy. Studies elements, abbreviations, spelling, pronunciation, and logic of medical terminology.
Investigates self-awareness, self-empowerment, and self-defense for women. Emphasizes environmental awareness and strategies in avoiding dangerous situations. Teaches self-defense techniques that can be used in a crisis situation. Course lecture fee of $10 applies.
Examines mindfulness, meditation and breathwork using evidence-based materials and programs. Meets students' needs by teaching mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork to help students meet lifestyle changes. Teaches skills that help calm and focus the mind, including breathing exercises, guided imagery, and body scanning.
Examines the use of lifestyle medicine practices in health-related professions. Focuses on health biometrics, evidence-based health practices, wellness and well-being concepts, chronic disease, health behaviors, social, and behavioral risk factors such as healthy weight, optimal nutrition and hydration, physical activity and sedentary lifestyle, sleep, stress and emotional wellness, and substance use.
For students planning to major in a health related field. Examines the historical and continuing evolution of health care. Explores work description, environment, employment opportunities, education, expectations, legal requirements, and expected earnings of each covered health profession. Focuses on, but not limited to medicine, dentistry, nursing, community health, optometry, respiratory care, dental hygiene, physical therapy, and social work.
Equips students with essential knowledge and skills to understand and enhance mental wellness. Provides a comprehensive exploration of mental health constructs, emotional and behavioral coping mechanisms, stress management techniques, and strategies to promote positive mental health.
Corequisite(s): HLSC 2820 Provides an evidence-based introduction to the role of a health coach as an educator and motivator for change. Connects theory to behavior change and understanding the three main core coaching skills to help necessitate change in clients. Examines the communication skills necessary for health coaching and motivational interviewing.
Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2450 Corequisite(s): HLSC 2750 Applies evidence-based learning as a continuance of Health Coaching I. Explores different communication styles and how they are used in motivational coaching. Focuses on the utilization of appropriate assessment tools, SMART goals, readiness to change models, positive psychology, generative moments, and how to create a coaching session. Practices the use of health coaching as a guide to support and motivate clients to make lasting lifestyle changes.
For students interested in drug abuse prevention. Studies substance mis-use and abuse. Discusses addictive behaviors, dependence, and treatment modalities. Examines common substances of abuse and dependence and effects upon individuals and society. Investigates the use of psychotherapeutic drugs in the treatment of mental illness. Promotes awareness of personal and social decisions concerning drugs, behaviors, and habits.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1005 Interdisciplinary course in human sexuality, exploring topics in biology, health, psychology, and sociology. Introduces basic concepts of human sexuality, including anatomy, reproduction, and sexual response across the life-cycle. Studies gender roles, sexual orientation, dysfunction, and sexually transmitted disease. Examines sexual behavior from the perspective of ethics, religion, the law, and education. Students assess their sexual attitudes and should be able to make responsible sexuality decisions.
Corequisite(s): HLSC 2450 Provides practical application of the skills learned in the health coaching courses, by allowing students to meet one-on-one with clients. Helps students coach others to create lifestyle change programs. Utilizes faculty supervision. May be graded credit/no credit.
Corequisite(s): HLSC 2550 Provides health coaching sessions with clients in a monitored teaching environment. Critically evaluates experiences and facilitates change, in a low stakes environment. May be Graded Credit/No Credit.
For Elementary Education majors. Emphasizes the role of the teacher as a health educator and team member in providing a healthy school environment. Studies the basic Utah health core curriculum. Develops learning activities applicable to the health needs of the elementary school student.
Introduces special topics related to health sciences issues and problems. Includes topics in nutrition, healthcare administration, school health, or wellness. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation. May be taken for credit/no credit.
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Develops a foundation of skills and techniques for understanding quality and safety. Analyzes current issues of improving clinical and service quality in healthcare organizations.
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Provides students with preparation for an internship, job, or graduate school in public health, healthcare administration, or school health.
Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1300 and University Advanced Standing Introduces the study of human disease including general principles of disease and major diseases of body systems and organs. Applies genetic, behavioral and environmental issues to the study of human diseases.
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Examines the strategies for improving staff efficiency, optimizing revenue, and elevating patient engagement. Focuses on the key steps of the revenue cycle including preregistration, registration, charge capture, claim submission, remittance processing, insurance follow-up, and patient collections.
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Examines the healthcare market structure in the United States. Evaluates the impact of the US healthcare system on competing goals of broad access, high-quality, and affordability. Describes consumer and provider response to changes in incentives and healthcare reform. Analyzes supply and demand modeling, cost-benefit analysis, the role of private and government health insurance, and pharmaceutical markets on the healthcare economy.
Prerequisite(s): Advanced University Standing Prepares individuals to perform and manage the medical and health insurance operations in a healthcare setting. Includes an understanding of public as well as private health insurance in the United States. Evaluates the key performance indicators in health insurance.
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing For secondary education majors. Emphasizes the role of the teacher as a health educator and team member in providing a healthy school environment. Examines comprehensive school health education and studies the basic Utah health core curriculum for secondary education. Develops learning activities applicable to the health needs of secondary education students. Course fee of $10 for materials applies.
Prerequisite(s): HLSC 4100 and University Advanced Standing For secondary education school health majors. Examines teaching methods, materials and techniques. Studies secondary education health curriculum, program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. Helps students develop lesson plans and present them in secondary education settings.
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Focuses on U.S. health policy and policy analysis. Describes the basic machinery of policymaking and legal processes that underpin the individual health care and public health systems. Analyzes the fundamental problems and contemporary issues in health policy and teaches students how to properly develop and analyze health policy.
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Introduces students to the specifics of healthcare financial management including healthcare systems and payment models. Develops students' understanding of cost, quality, and access as it relates to the healthcare world.
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Gives individuals a working and practical look at numerous aspects of healthcare administration and management. Increases knowledge of the foundations of healthcare administration including the importance of culture, communication, and diversity as it relates to healthcare.
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Examines the history, structure, operation, function, major components, and direction of healthcare systems. Highlights national systems and explores how systems across the U.S. are addressing healthcare issues. Assesses operational components such as physician issues, billing, and common terminology. Explores global models of healthcare.
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Examines the determinants of population health, outcomes in a community, payment models, and strategies to improve management of healthcare resources. Highlights the importance of quality improvement, health insurance (commercial and government), concepts of risk in insurance, utilization management, patient engagement, accountable care organizations, and social determinants of health. Uses basic data analysis to apply course concepts.
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Introduces strategic planning and operations management in relation to current and future topics and trends in healthcare. Examines historical and current quality improvement models and applies them to current industry topics. Discusses the relationship between industry and healthcare.
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Provides field experience and enhanced knowledge in healthcare administration, under the preceptorship of an individual qualified by education and/or experience. May be repeated for 6 credits towards graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Creates an immersive, experiential learning experience. Provides a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience and professional exposure through internships and job shadowing within the dynamic field of health sciences. May be repeated for up to 9 credits toward graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Explores the impact of laws, regulations, and social policies on the management and delivery of healthcare. Includes provider liability, managed healthcare contracts, HIV-related concerns, assisted suicide, and other issues.
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Equips students with the essential skills and knowledge required to conduct meaningful research in the fields of health and public service. Explains the research process, from formulating research questions to designing and implementing studies, analyzing data, and preparing articles for publication. Emphasizes ethical considerations, critical thinking, and effective communication of research findings. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation.
Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing Explores and examines special topics related to health sciences issues and problems. Applies foundational knowledge in other courses. Includes topics in nutrition, healthcare administration, school health, or wellness. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation. May be graded credit/ no credit.
Source: Utah Valley University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
