Health Sciences (HLTH)                                   

HLTH100     MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

1 sh

An introductory study of medical language including basic word structure, medical prefixes and suffixes, and document organization.  It is designed to help students interpret medical terms as used in medical practice.

   

HLTH102     ORIENTATION TO HEALTH SCIENCES

1 sh

Explores career options and graduate or professional school opportunities for Health Science majors.  Class activities primarily consist of presentations by allied health professionals regarding job requirements, prerequisite education and related matters.

 

 

HLTH104     FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH EDUCATION

1.5 sh

Introduces students to the profession of health education.  Emphasis is placed on the history of the profession; major determinants of health status; the contributions of the behavioral sciences, education and public health; and health behavior change theory.  Students will analyze the roles and responsibilities of health educators.

 

 

HLTH105     INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH

3 sh

An introductory survey of basic health issues.  The emphasis is on the development of health literacy skills to enhance students' efficacy in reaching and maintaining a lifestyle conducive to health and wellness.  A foundation of health content will be covered to serve as a basis for further study of contemporary health issues.

   
HLTH106     ATHLETIC TRAINING TECHNIQUES

2 sh

This course is designed to introduce the potential athletic training student to the basic techniques and procedures that are used in the athletic training profession.  This course will train the student to be certified in professional rescuer CPR and AED use.  Emphasis will be placed on skills pertaining to injury prevention and acute care.   Restrictions upon student registration:  Students interested in entering the Athletic Training Program.

 

 

HLTH110     ORIENTATION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING I

1 sh

Orient students interested in athletic trainer to the policies and procedures of the Lock Haven University Athletic Training Education Program.  Emphasis will be on introductory athletic training skills and athletic training room management.

 

 

HLTH115     Anatomy and Physiology I (replaced by HLTH128 and HLTH129)

4 sh

The first of a two-course sequence involving the study of normal structure and function of the human body.  Special attention is given to the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.  Laboratory experiences are designed to reinforce material covered in the lecture component by utilizing articulated and disarticulated skeletons, joint and organ models and various audio-visual aids.  Dissections of preserved material are also included.

   
HLTH119     FIRST YEAR STUDENT SEMINAR

1 sh

An introduction to the culture and mission of the university within the context of an academic discipline.  Explores the purpose of college education and provides an opportunity to become engaged with the academic discipline.  Students are introduced to basic learning and study skills in a content area.  Through class discussion of readings, students engage in active learning.  Common co-curricular activities and the incorporation of a peer mentor component facilitate connection with fellow students and faculty.  Restricted to first semester, first year students.

   

HLTH120     Anatomy and Physiology II (replaced by HLTH130 and HLTH131)

4 sh

The second of a two-course sequence involving the study of normal structure and function of the human body.  Includes the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.  Laboratory experiences are designed to reinforce material covered in the lecture component by utilizing joint and organ models and various audio-visual aids.  Dissections of preserved material are also included.

 

 

HLTH151     HUMAN ANATOMY (replaced by HLTH128 and HLTH129)

3 sh

Course content provides the student with an introduction to gross anatomy with emphasis on tissues and the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.  It serves as the foundation course for further study in health science, sports medicine, biomechanics, physiology, exercise physiology, and physical education.

 

 

HLTH128     ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1

3 sh

Designed to introduce students to a two-course sequence involving the study of the normal structure and function of the human body.  Students explore the sensory organs, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.

 

 

HLTH129     ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 LAB

1 sh

A lab experience that will introduce students to an in-depth anatomical and physiological analysis of the skeletal, joint, integument, muscular, nervous, and organ systems.  Disarticulated skeletons, organ models, and various audiovisual aids will aid in student comprehension.

 

 

HLTH130     ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2

3 sh

The second of a two-course sequence to introduce students to a study of the normal structure and function of the human body.  Students explore the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.  Prerequisite:  HLTH128 (or HLTH151)

 

 

HLTH131     ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2 LAB

1 sh

A laboratory experience that will introduce students an in-depth anatomical and physiological analysis of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.  Physiological exercises, organ models and various audiovisual aids will be used to aid in student comprehension.

   

HLTH151     HUMAN ANATOMY (replaced by HLTH128 and HLTH129)

3 sh

Course content provides the student with an introduction to gross anatomy with emphasis on tissues and the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.  It serves as the foundation course for further study in health science, sports medicine, biomechanics, physiology, exercise physiology, and physical education.

   

HLTH154     PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH

2 sh

Health is a process of continuous change or adaptation throughout the human life cycle.  The course seeks to present a stimulating and realistic approach to understanding  contemporary health problems in the areas of personal and community health.  Also stressed are the practical applications of health principles to relevant personal and community situations.  Not open to Health Science Majors.

 

 

HLTH200     INTRODUCTION TO DISEASE

3 sh

Designed to provide health science students with a background of information that is needed for future advanced studies in specific allied health professions.  Course topics include medical terminology and documentation, basic evaluation skills, the inflammatory and healing processes, and an introduction to the diseases that occur within the body's systems.  Prerequisite:  HLTH128 & HLTH129 and HLTH130 & HLTH131

   
HLTH202     CARE AND PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES (effective fall 2006, previously HLTH450)

3 sh

A study of injury recognition, preventative measures, evaluation, and treatment techniques used in the management of athletic injuries.  Prerequisite:  HLTH128

   
HLTH208     STRESS MANAGEMENT AND LIFE SKILLS FOR HEALTH PROMOTION

3 sh

The interrelationship of physical, mental, and psychological aspects of overall health. The emphasis is on the development of health literacy skills to enhance students' efficacy in researching and maintaining a lifestyle conducive to health and wellness. Students will be guided through identifying and analyzing how their personal lifestyles impact their health. Specific emphasis on preventive measures of disease, development of a stress management plan, and lifelong skills to promote every aspect of health.  Meets General Education Wellness Requirement

   

HLTH215     COMMUNITY HEALTH

1.5 sh

An overview of community health agencies and processes involved in community health education.  Particular emphasis is placed on environmental health, uses of epidemiological data, and political processes and their influence on community health.  Prerequisite:  HLTH105 or HLTH104

 

 

HLTH220     LIFE SKILLS FOR HEALTH PROMOTION

1.5 sh

Life skills education introduces the student to the life skills necessary to live a healthy lifestyle.  Theoretical understanding of the efficacy of the life skills approach will be discussed.  Each student will develop, practice and analyze life skill strategies for specific health topics.  Limitations, concerns and controversy surrounding life skills will be discussed.   Prerequisites:  HLTH104 Foundations of Health Education, HLTH105 Introduction to Health or PSYC100 Introduction to Psychology or permission of the instructor.   

 

 

HLTH251     HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY (replaced by HLTH130 and HLTH131)

3 sh

Deals with the cellular, organismal, and integrative functioning of the human body through lectures and discussion.  The physiology of the specific body cells, the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, excretory, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems are covered as they relate to the functioning whole.  Many parallels are drawn to better understand phenomena in the areas of health, physical education and recreation.  Prerequisite:  HLTH151.

 

 

HLTH256     SAFETY CONCEPTS, FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

2 sh

The course deals with safety concepts as they relate to responsibility in the schools and community.  Students receive training in vital signs measurement and certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for the adult, child, and infant  and community first aid.  Emphasis is placed on accident prevention, first aid, emergency care, and transportation of the sick and injured. Not open to Health Science Majors.

 

 

HLTH260     GENERAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING

3 sh 

Designed to allow students to develop knowledge and skill in the assessment of general medical conditions and illnesses that occur in the physically active individual which includes an analysis of illness transmission, pathology, prevention, recognition, treatment and referral.   Restricted to students entering athletic education program.

   
HLTH265     EVALUATION TECHNIQUES IN ATHLETIC TRAINING 1 (changed to HLTH364, 03/2007)

4 sh

Designed to expose students to injury evaluation techniques for athletic trainers.  Students will develop their general evaluation skills in deciding how to deal with lower extremity injuries including the foot, ankle, lower leg, knee, hip, thigh, pelvis, and spine.  In addition, this course will provide students with information to appropriately document and maintain medical records.  Prerequisites: Students accepted into the Athletic Training Education Program

 

 

HLTH301     CPR AND EMERGENCY CARE

3 sh

This course is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to respond to and evaluate both life-threatening and nonlife-threatening situations.  Emphasis is placed on the evaluation and management of medical emergencies or trauma injuries through the use of scenarios and demonstration of proper first aid techniques.  Students receive training and certification in CPR, first aid, and blood pressure measurement.  Prerequisite:  HLTH105, HLTH151, and HLTH251, or permission of instructor.  (Students who have had HLTH256 may not register for this course.)

 

 

HLTH304     ADMINISTRATION & ORGANIZATION OF ATHLETIC TRAINING 1

3 sh

Designed to examine in-depth the various issues, policies and procedures involved with the administration of athletic training in the traditional and nontraditional settings.  An intensive evaluation of facility organization and design, Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans, legal issues, budgeting, health care services, organizations and documents that affect the profession of athletic training, and performance enhancement methods, as well as drug testing procedures are investigated.  Prerequisite:  Students accepted into the Athletic Training Education Program.

   

HLTH305     INTRODUCTION TO BIOMECHANICS

3 sh

Increases the health science major's understanding of human movement and provides the foundation for critical analysis of physical activity and exercise. The approach includes the use of both quantitative and qualitative problems and applications that are designed to illustrate biomechanical principles.  Prerequisite:  HLTH128 or permission of instructor.

 

 

HLTH307     CULTURAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH

3 sh

An exploration of race, ethnicity and culture as constructs of health.  The course is designed to enhance cultural awareness and improve cultural competence when working with diverse populations within the United States.  Restrictions Upon Student Registration:  Students with 60 credits or permission of instructor.

   

HLTH310     CPR AND FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

2 sh

Students will become prepared to teach CPR and first aid skills to others.  Emphasis is placed on the role of the instructor to supervise skill practice sessions.  Detailed training with the CPR manikins is given.  Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive American Red Cross instructor certification in CPR and first aid.  Prerequisites:  HLTH256 or 301 or current EMT certification.

 

 

HLTH315     CONSUMER HEALTH

3 sh

Designed to offer useful information concerning the selection of health services and products for enlightened consumers.

 

 

HLTH320     DRUG EDUCATION

3 sh

Provide students with current, accurate, and documented information about drug abuse in society.  Special attention will be given to prevention, treatment, and drug education programs.  Prerequisite: HLTH105 or 154.

 

 

HLTH322     FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY 1

3 sh

A clinically based approach to human anatomy stressing the functional relationship and interaction of the various anatomical structures. Human cadaver dissection by the students is an integral part of the laboratory sessions. Major body areas covered include the lower extremity, spine, respiratory system, and cardiovascular system.  Restricted to students entering athletic education program.

   

HLTH325     DEATH EDUCATION

3 sh

Thought provoking questions and learning activities will help the student personally examine selected death-related issues and will serve as a guide in developing a death education curriculum in the secondary, middle or elementary school setting.

 

 

HLTH330     SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMS

2 sh

Intended for students interested in health education.  It includes the information and skills for planning and implementing policies and programs aligned with the Coordinated School Health Program.  The course meets the combined standards for the National Commission on Accreditation in Teacher Education (NCATE) and Society for Public Health Education-American Association for Health Education (SABPAC).   Restrictions:  Health and Physical Education and Health Science majors who have completed 60 credits or permission of the instructor.

 

 

HLTH332     PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF HUMAN INJURY AND ILLNESS

3 sh

Designed to expose students to the psychological aspect of injury, illness, and rehabilitation.  Students are exposed to the growing body of literature that indicates psychological issues can have a significant impact on the quality of rehabilitation and one's life.  Students learn about the various psychological factors that influence the rehabilitation process including, motivation, confidence, anxiety, and pain.  Goal setting techniques, relaxation training, mental imagery, social support techniques, pain management techniques, and referral processes are also discussed.   Prerequisite:  Completed 60 credits including PSYC100, enrolled in Health Science, Health & Physical Education, Recreation, or Psychology majors or permission of the instructor.

   
HLTH334 __ TEACHING OF NUTRITION AND CONSUMER HEALTH

3 sh

Designed to address the basic elements of nutrition and consumer health for the health and physical education major.  Prerequisite: HLTH104

   
HLTH336 __ TEACHING DRUG EDUCATION

3 sh

Provides students with current, accurate, and documented information concerning drug abuse in society.  Special attention will be given to drug education curriculum K-12, special school programs, community drug education programs, dysfunctional family problems related to drug abuse, and teaching strategies.  Prerequisite: HLTH104 (or HLTH105) and HLTH151 and 251 

   

HLTH341     TEACHING HUMAN SEXUALITY  

3 sh

Intended for students interested in health education.  It includes the information and skills needed to facilitate the planning and implementation of human sexuality education.  Emphasis is placed on topics within human sexuality that are typically included in kindergarten to grade 12 sexuality education.  The course meets the combined standards for the National Commission on Accreditation in Teacher Education (NCATE) and Society for Public Health Education-American Association for Health Education (SABPAC).  Restrictions:  Health and Physical Education and Health Science majors who have completed 60 sh or by permission of instructor.

   
HLTH342     FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY 2

3 sh

A clinically based approach to human anatomy stressing the functional relationship and interaction of the various anatomical structures. Human cadaver dissection by the students is an integral part of the laboratory sessions. Major body areas covered include the upper extremity, head, sensory organs, and nervous, urinary, reproductive, integumentary, and endocrine systems.  Restricted to students entering athletic education program.

   

HLTH353     PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE

3 sh

Lectures, assigned readings, discussions, and laboratory exercises to aid in scientific evaluation and understanding of the effects of muscular activity upon the human body and its response and adaptation to stress.  Applications are made to personal assessment and human performance under all conditions.  Prerequisite:  HLTH128 and HLTH130.

 

 

HLTH359     SPECIAL TOPICS:  TEACHING NUTRITION AND CONSUMER HEALTH

3 sh

Designed to address the basic elements of nutrition and consumer health for the health and physical education major.  Prerequisites: HLTH104 or permission of instructor

   

HLTH360     Athletic Training Procedures  
(changed from 1.0 sh effective fall 2002)

3 sh

This course will introduce the student to procedures utilized in the practice of athletic training.  Prerequisites: Students accepted into the Athletic Training Education Program

   
HLTH364     EVALUATION TECHNIQUES IN ATHLETIC TRAINING 1 (changed from HLTH265, 03/2007)

3 sh

Designed for athletic training students to develop injury evaluation techniques.  Topics will include   general evaluation skills of the lower extremity including the foot, ankle, lower leg, knee, hip, thigh, pelvis, and spine.  In addition, this course will provide students with information to appropriately document and maintain medical records.  Prerequisites: Students accepted into the Athletic Training Education Program

   
HLTH365     EVALUATION TECHNIQUES IN ATHLETIC TRAINING 2

3 sh