• HLT 162: Personal Health And Drug Abuse

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  This course provides study of the historical, sociological, pharmacological, and health perspectives of living in a world where legal and illegal drugs exist. Discussions will provide a foundation for understanding the issues of use and abuse, their impact on personal health, and law enforcement to assure personal and public health. (Fall or Spring, depending on demand)
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• HLT 263: Nutrition For Sport And Fitness

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  This course examines basic nutritional principles and the effects on the human body. Diets for individual and special needs are reviewed. Special emphasis is placed on nutritional needs for physical fitness. (Spring)
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• HLT 264: Safety Education And First Aid

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  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, Summer)
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• HLT 360: Bioethics Course

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  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)
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• HLT 361: School Health

  0.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  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. (On Demand)
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• HLT 362: Health and Aging

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  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. This is a hybrid course, making use of online and classroom-based sessions and activities.
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• HLT 370: Chronic And Communicable Diseases

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  Examination of etiology of diseases from a body systems approach, with special emphasis on sexually-transmitted diseases, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Prerequisite: HE 161. (On Demand)
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• HLT 372: Health Disparities

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  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.
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• HLT 375: Health Science

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  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, Summer)
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• HLT 400: Health Promotion

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee Wesleyan University

  
  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.
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