Health and Wellness Major

An introduction to medical terminology through the study of the human body systems. The course begins with building medical terms from roots, prefixes, suffixes and combining forms and then progresses into relating these terms to the human body system. Each body system lesson includes terms for anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnosis, medical procedures, pharmacology and abbreviations. Not accepted for Biology major or minor credit.

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.

This course is designed to give students a basic knowledge of fitness, nutritional health and general wellness principles. Topics to be discussed and examined will include but are not limited to nutrition, stress management, behavior modification, disease prevention, sexually transmitted diseases, food and the consumer, cardiovascular and cancer- risk reduction, exercise and aging and lifetime physical fitness and wellness. To aid in the discussion of physical fitness, students will also participate in a variety of daily lifetime physical activities such as aerobic, Zumba and pilates activity, core activities, relaxation, yoga, and body weight training.

Offered Fall and Spring Terms.

This course is designed to give students a knowledge of fitness, nutritional health and general wellness. Students will also participate in a variety of daily lifetime fitness activities such as aerobics, yoga, pilates and water aerobics. 

This course explores health, wellness, fitness, and physical activity from a global perspective. Students examine cultural, social, economic, and environmental influences on health, including global wellness trends, Blue Zones, universal healthcare systems, social determinants of health, global mental health, and environmental and planetary health. Emphasis is placed on understanding global health challenges and strategies that promote well-being and physical activity across diverse populations.

Although men and women share many common health concerns, women also experience health issues and challenges that are unique to them. Throughout history, women have faced misconceptions and stereotypes regarding their health, their bodies, and their ability to participate fully in society. They have also experienced discrimination and inequities in both their daily lives and within the healthcare system. Women are living longer than ever before, which has increased the importance of understanding the health challenges associated with aging and longevity. This course provides students with a broad understanding of women’s health across the lifespan, with an emphasis on factors that influence women’s physical, mental, social, and reproductive health. Students will examine how historical, cultural, social, economic, and environmental factors have shaped women’s health and access to healthcare.

Topics may include the history of women’s healthcare; healthcare access and economics; prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer; nutrition and physical activity; chronic diseases affecting women; sexual and reproductive health; HIV and sexually transmitted infections; violence against women; mental health; women and aging; and the impact of the workplace and other social factors on women’s health and wellness.     

The student will be engaged in an internship in a business, governmental agency, or organization that will give the student an opportunity to develop disciplinary skills and explore a variety of career options in health and wellness-related fields. This internship will be a minimum of 120 hours over the course of a semester. Pass/fail grading. Major Credit. Capstone