Health and Physical Education

This course studies the biology and chemistry of nutrients with special emphasis on their role in human physiology. Normal nutrition throughout the life cycle, nutrition in sports, weight management, and diseases resulting from improper nutrition will also be studied. Lecture only.

This course will introduce the beginner to the fundamentals ZUMBA technique through various exercises. ZUMBA is a Latin-Inspired , dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and International music and dance movements, creating a dynamic, exciting, exhilarating, and effective fitness system. ZUMBA integrates some of the basic principles of aerobic, interval, and resistance training to maximize caloric output, cardiovascular benefits, and total body toning.

This course focuses on a study of first aid, CPR, and use of the AED, including thorough knowledge and skill development to meet the needs of most situations when emergency first aid care is needed and medical assistance is not available or is delayed.  Upon completion of the course students may receive an American Red Cross certification.

In this personal training course students will be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and application of exercise training as it relates to improving the health, fitness, and well being of various populations in one on one, or group fitness settings. The course includes classroom lessons which includes the study of energy systems, resistance training, conditioning, speed training for athletes, aerobic conditioning for various populations, fitness evaluations, designing training programs, legal responsibilities of a personal trainer, and the business of personal training. In addition students will receive practical experience designing, implementing, and assessing sports performance and general fitness programs for classmates.

Although men and women have many similar health problems, women also face issues that are unique to them. Throughout history, women have been subjected to many misconceptions relating to their health and their ability to be a functioning part of society. Additionally, they have experienced discrimination in their daily lives and in the area of healthcare. Not only are women living longer now, but they are experiencing more healthcare problems due to increased lifespan. In this course topics will be introduced to provide students with knowledge related to the wide spectrum of women’s health issues and how they might deal with them. Possible topics include; history of women’s healthcare, the economics of women’s healthcare, preventing cardiovascular disease and cancer, nutrition and exercise, chronic diseases for women, sexual and reproductive health, HIV/sexually transmitted infections, violence against women, mental health issues of female aging and the impact of the workplace on women’s health. Meets the Wellness, Humanities, and Women Studies GEP requirements.

For years women have had to fight for gender equality, especially in the male dominated area of sports. This course will closely examine the obstacles women have had to overcome in their quest for equality in sports throughout history. The course will be comprised of lectures, readings and discussions from assigned articles, video presentations in class, and student presentations on issues related to the struggle for women to compete in sports.