HEALTH MANAGEMENT (HL)
HL 111. Introduction to Health Management.
Overview of job opportunities, professional organizations, and professional preparation in health management (athletic training, fitness/sports medicine, and health promotion). (3)
HL 116 (Cross-listed as PE, RC, SM 116). Special Topics in Health, Human Performance & Recreation.
Special topics in health and leisure unavailable in the department curriculum. May be repeated for credit on different topics. (1-3)
HL 120. Health Perspectives.
An examination of world-wide health issues with emphasis on the impact that individual health behavior decisions have on personal, society, and world well-being. (University Studies course) (3)
HL 210. Health and Safety.
The nine areas of health competencies with emphasis on personal health and safety. Required for K-12 certification. (2)
HL 231. Fitness Conditioning.
Individualized approach to fitness/wellness concepts and their application. Emphasis on experiencing a directed exercise program. Two hours lecture, one hour lab.(3
HL 251. Introduction to Athletic Injuries.
Current methods in prevention, recognition, and management of physical activity and sport related injuries. (3)
HL 260. Health Promotion Practicum.
Observation and limited participation as a para-professional in local health promotion programs. Six hours field work; one hour seminar per week. Prerequisites: HL 111; HL 120; sophomore standing; Health Management major or departmental minor. (3)
HL 261. Exercise Science Practicum.
Observation and limited participation as a para-professional in local exercise science programs. Six hours field work, one hour seminar per week. Prerequisites: HL 111; HL 120; sophomore standing; Health Management major or departmental minor. (3)
HL 263. Sports Injury Management.
Advanced study of prevention techniques, assessment and rehabilitation procedures, legal issues, and general medical conditions of the physically active. Prerequisite: Admission to ATEP; HL 251; HL 280. (3)
HL 265. Therapeutic Modalities.
Exploration of the physical principles, physiological effects, indications, contraindications, safety precautions, operating procedures of therapeutic modalities. Three lectures and one 2-hour lab. Prerequisites: HL 282; HL 321; PH 106. (4)
HL 280. Basic Skills in Athletic Training.
The study and observation of the treatment of athletic injuries under the guidance of physicians and/or National Athletic Trainers' Association certified athletic trainers. Prerequisites: Health Management major or permission of instructor. (1)
HL 281. Practicum in Athletic Training I.
Practical skills in emergency management, equipment fitting, legal responsibilities, and basic assessment techniques. Prerequisite: Admission to ATEP; HL251; HL280; Co-requisite: HL263. (1)
HL 282. Practicum in Athletic Training II.
Assessment of emergency medical situations, orthopedic injuries of the lower extremity, and the thoracic and lumbar spine. Prerequisite: HL263; HL281 Co-requisite HL321. (1)
HL 303. (Cross-listed as RC 303). Research Methods.
Overview of research methods in health and recreation with emphasis on research designs, instrument construction, and basic data management. Prerequisites: HL 111, or RC 140; Health Management or Recreation major. (3)
HL 306. Aging and Exercise.
The role of exercise in the aging process. Emphasis placed on the over 60 generation. (3)
HL 310. Health Instruction.
Materials and procedures for teaching health in the school system. The course contains an in-the-school component. Prerequisite: HL 120 or equivalent. (3)
HL 312. Contemporary Drug Use.
The study of illegal, social, and legal drugs with special attention to the physically active population. Discussion of drug prevention programs with an emphasis on health behavior theories. (3)
HL 316 (Cross-listed as RC, SM 316). Special Topics in Health, Human Performance & Recreation.
Special topics in health and leisure unavailable in the department curriculum. May be repeated for credit on different topics. (1-3)
HL 320. Community Health.
A study of health issues and problems related to the community. Prerequisite: HL 120. (3)
HL 321. Advanced Injury Assessment I.
Study of athletic injury assessment principles and techniques at the advanced level. Specific areas include assessment of emergency medical situations, orthopedic injuries of the lower extremity, abdomen/thorax, and the thoracic and lumbar spine. Prerequisites: HL 263, HL 281; Co-requisite: HL 282. (3)
HL 322. Advanced Injury Assessment II.
Study of athletic injury assessment principles and techniques at the advanced level. Specific areas include assessment of emergency medical conditions, head injuries, and orthopedic injuries of the cervical spine and upper extremity. Prerequisite: HL 282; HL 321; Co-requisite: HL 383. (3)
HL 331/031. Exercise Physiology.
Physiologic control of the human body during acute exercise, and adaptations to regular exercise stress. Emphasis on relationships among health, physical fitness, and exercise. Two hours lecture (HL 331), two hours lab (HL 031) must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: BS 113/013; BS 114/014; CH 180 or CH 181/001/081; MA 134. Prerequisite or corequisite: HL 231. (3)
HL 332. Lifestyle Disease Risk Reduction.
Overview of the principles of epidemiology and lifestyle disease pathophysiology. Examination of the use of epidemiologic research to identify risk factors for disease. Prerequisite: BS 113/013; BS 114/014; HL 260 or HL 261. (3)
HL 345. Resistance Training Principles and Practices.
The scientific principles of resistance training and strength/power with emphasis on applications for improving health and performance. (3)
HL 346. Weight Management Principles and Practices.
The scientific principles of weight management with an emphasis on lifestyle modification for improving health. (3)
HL 361-363. Independent Study in Health, Human Performance & Recreation.
Directed individual study of special interest areas in health and leisure. (1-3)
HL 383. Practicum in Athletic Training III.
Assessment of emergency medical situations, head injuries, and orthopedic injuries of the cervical spine and upper extremity. Prerequisite: Hl 282; HL 321; Co-requisite: HL 322. (1)
HL 384. Practicum in Athletic Training IV.
Application of rehabilitation techniques used to safely return an athlete/patient to their sport activity following injury. Prerequisite: HL 265; HL 322; HL 383; Co-requisite: HL 444. (1)
HL 431. Fitness Assessment and Exercise Programming.
Methods used in assessing fitness and in developing exercise programs to achieve optimal health. Prerequisite: HL 331/031. (4)
HL 432. Health Promotion Programs.
Exposure to the planning and implementation of health risk screenings and educational components of health promotion programs. Prerequisite: HL 332. (3)
HL 444. Rehabilitation of Sports Injury.
Study of rehabilitation principles and techniques used to safely return a physically active individual to their sport/activity following injury. Prerequisite: HL 265; HL 322; HL 383; Co-requisite: HL 384. (3)
HL 460. Exercise Leadership.
Exercise Science theory applied to conditioning programs. Emphasis on exercise conditioning program design for apparently healthy and special populations. Prerequisite: HL 431. (3)
HL 471. Fitness Facility Administration.
Administrative considerations of fitness facilities. Standards and guidelines for facility planning and design, equipment, marketing, organization, and personnel considerations. Prerequisite: HL 331. (3)
HL 472. Administration of Athletic Training.
Administrative components of athletic training programs. Facility design, supply ordering, budget and inventory, insurance, personnel, educational, pre-season physical examination considerations. Prerequisites: HL 384; HL 444. (3)
HL 480. Seminar in Athletic Training.
A capstone course addressing current prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation of the most common conditions found in an athletic training environment. Prerequisites: HL 384; HL 444. (2)
HL 490. Program Planning and Evaluation.
Focus on planning, implementing and evaluating worksite health promotion programs. Prerequisite: HL 432. (3)
HL 498. Health Internship.
Internship with approved professionals in selected Health Management programs. Experience in all phases of a Health Management agency operation. Prerequisites: Senior standing; completion of all degree requirements; 2.50 GPA in the major; 2.25 cumulative GPA; faculty advisor's approval. (12)
HL 510. Health Concerns of Aging.
Health issues as they relate to the aging process. (3)
HL 531. Advanced Exercise Testing.
Development of knowledge and skills necessary to conduct exercise tests in clinical settings. Two hours lecture; two hours lab. Prerequisites: HL 431 or consent of instructor. (3)
See University Studies (UI) listings for descriptions of:
UI 354. Lifestyle Enhancement.
(3)
UI 412. American Health Care.
(3)
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