DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY
HEALTH PROGRAM
HEALTH COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HED 531 Foundations of Community Health.
The epidemiological, biostatistical methods of investigation are applied to international, national, state, and local health issues. Additionally, the historical and philosophical foundations of community health are presented with an orientation to current health programs, medical care trends, and health problems experienced by diverse populations.
HED 532 Human Ecology.
A study of the major factors which determine health or illness, including how populations respond to various determinants of health including lifestyle, heredity, environment, and health care resources.
HED 533 Colloquium in Human Sexuality.
A study of all the factors influencing growth and development. Consideration of the special problems including developing family life, sexuality issues, intimate relationships, and the cultural impact they have on society.
HED 534 Colloquium in the Use and Abuse of Drugs.
A value education approach to the prevention of drug use and abuse is presented along with personal, family, community and school factors influencing drug use. The origins and derivations of drugs are explored. The mental, emotional, physical, social and physiological effects from the use of drugs will be analyzed.
HED 538 Colloquium in Consumer Health Education.
The study of consumer goods and services as related to the health of individuals, their family and their community. Marketing principles for health promotion and current health care bioethical issues are addressed.
HED 560 Communication Theory and Practice for Community Educators.
A laboratory experience built around research on motivational concepts as they influence changes, perception, attitudes, values and behavior. Diffusion patterns, group discussion and decision making, and interviewing techniques will be covered. Attention will be given to the selection, use, and evaluation of media, materials, visual aids, press, radio, mass media, etc.
HED 561 Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion.
A study of the history, philosophy, and practices of Health Education. Exploration and application of behavioral science concepts and methodologies to community health education and in-service training of health professionals. Case studies and other practice models will be used.
HED 563 Leadership in Health Promotion and Sport Management.
This course is designed for the individual who will assume some type of supervisory position in health promotion or sport management. The course’s focal point involves exposure to administrative skills required of those who serve in a leadership capacity.
HED 565 Aging and Health Promotion.
A discussion of health promotion issues for the elderly including physical assessment, chronic care, health care maintenance, psychological adaptation, nutrition, and other current topics.
HED 574 Research Seminar.
A study is made of research techniques, identification of problems, research designs and data gathering procedures. Students will develop a proposal for a research project.
HED 575 Statistical Design in Health And Kinesiology.
Principles of advanced statistical techniques and measurement theory with emphasis upon their application to Health, Kinesiology, and related areas will be presented.
HED 577 Independent Studies.
The student with specific interest and background experience in a specialized area will have the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts in a laboratory situation. The student may have practical experiences in a clinic, agency, special school or other types of institutions. Prerequisite: Permission of the Graduate Coordinator.
HED 696 Health Program Planning: Pre-Internship.
A comprehensive review of the components of health program planning with emphasis on the socio-economical, cultural, and political factors that influence the health status of a community. Emphasis is focused on a comprehensive approach to health program planning and behavior change models.
HED 697 Internship in Health Education.
Professional field experience conducted in an approved setting for health education within the medical community, workplace or school setting. The 300 hour practicum is facilitated under the supervision of a qualified health educator or approved preceptor.
HED 698 Thesis.
This phase of the thesis investigation includes the completion of the review of the related literature, formulation of the research design and procedures and related pilot studies. Some data collection may also occur, and the thesis symposium must be completed to the satisfaction of the advisor and members of the thesis committee.
HED 699 Thesis.
This phase of the thesis work includes the completion of the data collection, as well as the actual writing and defense of the thesis.