662-10500 - - - Healthy Choices - - - LA
Promotes healthy lifestyle choices to establish and maintain high levels of personal wellness and thereby contribute to academic achievement. Topics include alcohol and drug use, nutrition, peer pressure, stress and time management, goal setting, and decision making. Not open to students who have taken 662-11300. Of special interest to student athletes. Open to first-year students only. 1 credit. (F-S,Y)
662-11300 - - - Personal Health - - - NS LA
Examines the concept of health and the role and responsibility of individuals for their health. Emphasizes wellness and health promotion and their relationship to the quality of life. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
662-12200 - - - Emergency Health Care - - - NLA
Provides emergency health care instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid. This course is strongly recommended for anyone interested in coaching, teaching, or camping. Successful completion of this course can result in American Red Cross certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic life support and standard first aid. 1 credit. (F-S,Y)
662-12300 - - - Community Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - - - NLA
Trains individuals to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in infants, children, and adults. 0.5 credit. (S,Y)
662-15200 - - - Introduction to Health Education - - - NLA
An overview of the role health educators play in our society. Topics covered include competencies, knowledge, philosophy, resources, current issues, and health promotion. Preference given to health majors and minors. 3 credits. (F,Y)
662-20200 - - - Human Nutrition - - - NS LA
An introduction to the field of human nutrition. Includes study of human nutritional needs, relationship of physiological and sociocultural systems, and the attainment of health. Particular emphasis is on the nutritional needs of physically active adults and youth. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and either 663-12000, 303-11900, 303-12100, 304-11100, or 304-12100. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
662-21100 - - - Health and Safety Needs of School Age Children - - - SS/LA
Information about the most prevalent health and safety issues in the lives of school-age children for students who are preparing to become teaching professionals. Both the etiology of risk behaviors and factors that promote resiliency are examined through a critical multicultural lens, at the individual, classroom, school, and community levels. Skills such as early identification of problems, making a referral, and other legal and ethical responsibilities are developed. Strategies for development of a healthful classroom and school environment are discussed. Prospective teachers learn to be advocates for healthy growth and development. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. 3 credits (F-S,Y)
662-21300 - - - Wellness for Life - - - LA
A study of the theory of wellness concepts. Topics include wellness, physical fitness, nutrition, diet, weight control, stress management, lifestyle diseases, and environmental sensitivity. The impact of a wellness-promoting lifestyle on physical, mental, sociological, and cultural domains is examined. Students enhance their knowledge of wellness concepts through laboratory sessions. Prerequisites: 662-11300 or 662-15200. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
662-22400 - - - Emergency Health Care Instructor - - - NLA
Training for entry-level instructors of American Red Cross cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for the professional rescuer, of community CPR, and of community first aid and safety. During the semester, students are required to complete the instructor candidate training segment that is offered at a time designated by the instructor. Includes teaching methods, materials, and practice. Prerequisites: Current American Red Cross CPR for the professional rescuer, community CPR, and community first aid and safety certificates. 2 credits. (F-S,Y)
662-22500 - - - Alcohol and Alcoholism - - - SS LA
Designed to get the student to think clearly and critically about the implications of alcohol use. An interdisciplinary approach from biological, psychological, and sociological areas is used to study relevant and controversial issues regarding the drug, alcohol, and the disease, alcoholism. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 3 credits. (F,Y)
662-22700 - - - Stress: Its Nature and Management - - - LA
Overview of the nature and physiology of stress and techniques used to manage stress. Topics include stress physiology, social engineering, cognitive restructuring, conflict resolution, time management, self-help techniques, nutrition, exercise, and relaxation techniques such as meditation, progressive relaxation, and autogenic training. Online instruction comprises part of the course. Prerequisites: Any level 1 psychology course. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
662-22800 - - - Human Sexuality - - - SS LA
Examines human sexuality from the biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives. Emphasis is on information, not advice. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
662-22900 - - - Disease and Lifestyle - - - LA
Focuses on the leading causes of death in the U.S. today, with emphasis on health promotion through awareness of risk factors associated with these diseases. Topics reviewed include symptoms, morbidity rates, mortality rates, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and psychological aspects. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 3 credits. (S,Y)
662-23900 - - - Computer Applications in Health Education - - - NLA
Introduction to computers and their application in the field of health, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software in a Microsoft Windows environment. HTML and Web-authoring software are used to create Web pages for professional applications. Cross-listed with 660-23900. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: 312-11000, 660-23900, 662-23900. Open only to majors in the Department of Health Promotion and Human Movement. Prerequisite: one 660- or 662-prefix course. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
662-24000 - - - Health Promotion and the Older Adult - - - LA
Explores current health promotion theories and the health needs of the older adult. Critical analysis of these theories and an examination of traditional health care models leads to identification of strategies to prevent or control disease, trauma, behavioral maladaptations, and self-destructive behaviors of the elderly. Prerequisites: 662-11300 and/or 680-10100. 3 credits. (S,O)
662-30200 - - - Nutrition and Sport - - - LA
An investigation of the current research on nutritional needs of the athlete, including special requirements for carbohydrates, protein, fluids, vitamins, and minerals. Methods of weight gain and loss, ergogenic aids, and energy and nutrient needs before, during, and after an athletic event are covered. Prerequisites: 662-20200. 3 credits. (F,Y)
662-31500 - - - Family Health Problems - - - SS LA
Identifies current health problems affecting the family and examines possible solutions to those problems. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 3 credits. (S,Y)
662-31700 - - - Community Health - - - LA
The history, philosophy, organization, and utilization of resources essential to the protection and promotion of health in the community. Emphasizes the development of skills in community health education planning and evaluation. Prerequisites: 662-15200. 3 credits. (F,Y)
662-32200 - - - Nutrition for the Older Adult - - - LA
Introduces various aspects of aging that involve consideration of nutrition. Emphasis is on the physiological and psychological changes that may alter food intake and affect nutrient utilization. Prerequisites: 662-20200. 3 credits. (F,Y)
662-33000 - - - Health Promotion in the Workplace - - - NLA
Development of a hierarchy of program needs and objectives for worksite health promotion. Students design needs assessment instruments and develop work programs based on the needs identified by the population surveyed. The course also addresses issues surrounding program evaluation. Prerequisites: 330-33400, 662-11300, or 884-31200. 3 credits. (S,Y)
662-33300 - - - Development and Evaluation of Health Programs - - - NLA
Prepares students to develop systematic procedures in the planning and evaluation of school and community health programs. "Quality of life" issues are evaluated to establish links between social problems and specific health problems. This information is used to develop educational programs that address the specific health issues. Several methods are employed to evaluate these programs. Prerequisites: 662-15200 and either 662-22500, 662-22700, 662-22800, or 662-22900. 3 credits. (F,Y)
662-34900 - - - Fieldwork in Health Education - - - NLA
Practical experiences in public, voluntary, or commercial health agencies. Provides the opportunity to become involved in various agency functions. Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of department chair. 1-6 credits. (F-S,Y)
662-35000 - - - Psychoactive Drugs - - - SS LA
Acquaints prospective teachers and others with implications for contemporary American society of the use of mind-affecting drugs. An interdisciplinary approach is used to study relevant and controversial issues regarding drugs, society, and human behavior. Prerequisites: Junior standing. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
662-36000 - - - Curriculum and Materials in Health Education - - - NLA
Examination of the philosophical, theoretical, and practical aspects of curriculum development related to health program planning. Consideration of curricular scope and sequence. Students demonstrate their ability to develop unit plans, block calendars, and lesson plans. Existing pre-packaged curriculum models are evaluated. Prerequisites: 330-21010 and 9 credits in 662-xxxxx courses. 3 credits. (S,Y)
662-37000 - - - Nutritional Applications of Biochemistry - - - NLA
The relationship of biochemistry to nutrition is explored through investigation of current research topics. Prerequisites: 662-20200 and concurrent or prior enrollment in 302-21100 or 302-35300. 1 credit. (F,E)
662-39900 - - - Selected Topics in Health - - - LA/NLA
Topics of current interest to faculty and students. Experimental courses are offered under this course number and title. This course may be repeated for credit for different selected topics. Prerequisites: As appropriate to topics. 1-3 credits. (IRR)
662-42000 - - - Teaching Strategies in Health Education - - - NLA
Students plan and deliver example lessons that exhibit the critical characteristics for information acquisition, skill development, concept development, and opinion development and expression. Students also observe, assist, and teach in a school or community setting. Prerequisites: Any one of the following courses: 662-31500, 662-31700, 662-33300, or 662-35000. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
662-43900 - - - Tests and Measurement in Health Education - - - NLA
Covers various measurement concepts in a lecture/laboratory format. Concepts include formative and summative evaluation in health education; criteria for the selection of tests; elementary statistical procedures; construction and analysis of physical fitness and knowledge tests; procedures for the classification and marking of pupils; evaluation of teacher and program efficacy. Credit may not be granted for this course and 660-43900. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
662-44100 - - - Student Teaching in Health Education - - - NLA
Observation and supervised student teaching. Assignment to approved cooperating schools full time for one semester in the senior year. Required of all students preparing to teach health education in elementary or secondary schools. Prerequisites: 330-21010, 395-34000, and 662-42000. 12 credits. (F-S,Y)
662-44200 - - - Critical Assessment of Nutrition Programs - - - NLA
Assessment of nutrition education programs in different settings --- worksites, food assistance programs, supermarkets, community weight control programs, national education programs --- and for the individual. Prerequisites: 662-20200 and one of the following: 662-30200, 32200, 33300, 34900, 900-31500 (Cornell), or 900-33100 (Cornell). 3 credits. (S,E)
662-44400 - - - Professional Leadership in Health - - - NLA
Exploration of various ethical and health care issues and development of an array of strategies to address them. Effective leadership practices and ethical principles and their application in a variety of settings are studied. Opportunities for professional development throughout one's career are emphasized. Internet and other distance-learning skills are developed and practiced. Prerequisites: 662-31700 and 662-33300. 3 credits. (S,Y)
662-44500 - - - Student Teaching in Health Education (dual major) - - - NLA
Observation and supervised student teaching. Assignment to approved public schools full time for a half semester in the senior year. Experience in structured observation, classroom assisting, and direct instruction; additional experience in planning, conferencing, and related school duties outside regular class periods. Individual conferences are held with Ithaca College supervisors of field experiences. Required of all dual health and physical education majors. Prerequisites: 330-21010, 662-36000, 662-42000, 395- 34000. 6.0 credits. (F-S,Y)
662-44800 - - - Seminar in Health Education - - - NLA
An opportunity for student teachers or internship participants to analyze and discuss individual and general problems related to their experiences. Current trends and issues confronting the prospective health education professional, such as issues regarding changes in the profession, teaching credentials, and job opportunities, are also addressed. Corequisite: 662-44100 or 44900. 2 credits. (F-S,Y)
662-44900 - - - Internship in Health Education - - - NLA
Supervised, full-time experience in a health agency during the summer or regular academic semester. Content of internship should reflect the student's concentration area (i.e., gerontology, substance abuse services, worksite health promotion, nutrition, or PIC). Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and permission of the department chair. 6-12 credits. (F-S,Y)
662-45200 - - - Independent Study in Health - - - LA
An individual study program for the investigation of special problems in the field of health. A written report is required. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of instructor and department chair. 1-3 credits. (F-S,Y)
662-45300 - - - Supervised Research - - - NLA
Empirical research on a health topic selected in consultation with instructor. A written report is required. Course may be repeated for up to 6 credits. Prerequisites: At least three courses in health and permission of instructor and department chair. 1-3 credits. (F-S,Y)
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