Northeastern State University

HEALTH EDUCATION (H ED)

1113 Personal Health #

A comprehensive study of personal health with emphasis on mental health, human sexuality, growth and development, psychoactive drugs, communicable diseases, degenerative diseases, consumer, and community health that will result in positive change in the health attitudes and practices of students.

2202 Orientation to Health and Wellness

Designed to explore different aspects of Health and Human Performance field, career opportunities, and various areas of emphasis within the field.

2212 First Aid/Responding to Emergencies

Emergency treatment for people who are injured or have suddenly taken ill. Includes a knowledge of self-help techniques and home care if medical assistance is not available.

2221 Advanced First Aid and Safety

Continuation of H ED 2211. Prerequisite: H ED 2211.

2254 Human Anatomy and Physiology

A scientific study of structure and function of the various systems of the human body with particular emphasis on their relationship to health and motor analysis.

2353 Community Health

A course designed to create an awareness of current trends, basic issues, controversial issues, and fundamental principles in Health Promotion and Health Education. Particular emphasis will be placed in promoting the physical, mental, and social welfare of citizens in schools and communities based on The Healthy People 2000: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives.

2392 Diet, Weight Control, and Fitness

Designed to teach the principles of cardiovascular endurance, weight control, and strength and flexibility. Prerequisite: FSC 1653.

2412 Drug Education

A course designed to create an awareness of the substance abuse problems in society. The content will provide knowledge of the physiological and psychological effects of drug usage and attempt to bring about a favorable change in the health attitudes and habits of students.

3313 Personal Fitness and Wellness

Designed to emphasize the importance of personal fitness/wellness and provide clear and objective research-based information in physical fitness and wellness. Prerequisite: H ED 2202.

3323 Health of the School Child

This course provides background information and skills teachers need to develop primary areas of school health with particular emphasis on health services, health instruction and healthful environment implemented in a comprehensive school health education Pre-K – 12th grade. This course also provides the students with the opportunity to develop lesson plans and participate in a service learning teaching project.

4111 Dental Health Workshop

A workshop to stress the importance of proper dental hygiene and the role of the teacher in teaching dental health education.

4333 Physiology of Exercise

A scientific study of the functions of the human body under acute and chronic stress with particular emphasis on the long term value of exercise to health enhancement. Prerequisite: H ED 2254.

4363 Kinesiology

A scientific study of the mechanical and anatomical fundamentals of human motion and methods of corrective exercises for individuals and groups. Prerequisite: H ED 2254.

4372 Methods and Materials for Teaching Family Life Education
in the Public Schools

Objectives include: Prevalence of conflict regarding family life decisions; venereal disease epidemic; high divorce rate; early marriage failures; pre-marital pregnancies; high rate of juvenile delinquency; wide-spread ignorance in the area of family living; and high rate of infant and maternal mortality.

4383 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

Designed to aid athletic coaches in the prevention of injuries and the proper procedure and techniques to follow in caring for the injured. Prerequisite: H ED 2254.

4403 Physiology of Aging

Designed to introduce the student to the physiological changes that take place as a result of aging or of age related pathology. Further emphasis on the role of exercise, diet and lifestyle of aging is discussed. Prerequisite: H ED 4333.

4411 Water Conservation Institute

A workshop presented by the State Department of Health Education emphasizing a study of the water resources of the state of Oklahoma and how they may be utilized to obtain maximum benefit for industrial and recreational values.

4503 Instrumentation in Exercise Physiology

This course introduces the student to the instruments and equipment commonly found in a human performance laboratory. Emphasis is placed on the application of testing procedures. Prerequisite: H ED 4333.

4523 Sports Physiology

Designed to introduce the student to the important aspects of sports physiology. Scientific principles of physical training conditioning to improve athletic performance is emphasized. The environmental and nutritional factors which affect physical performance are also explored. Prerequisite: H ED 4333.

4533 Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Course content explores all aspects of the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation to provide students with knowledge, skills, and practical experiences in the area of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Prerequisite: H ED 4333.

4543 Evaluation of Athletic Injuries

Course content designed to aid athletic trainers in the evaluation of injuries and the proper procedure/techniques to administer in caring for the injured. Prerequisite: H ED 4383.

4563 Therapeutic Modalities

Course content is designed to aid athletic trainers in therapeutic modalities that are utilized in athletic training and clinical settings. Prerequisite: H ED 4383.

4573 Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries

This course is designed to aid athletic trainers in the proper rehabilitation techniques in caring for the injured athlete or patient. Prerequisite: H ED 4383.

4583 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training

Course content includes all administrative components of athletic training. Physical exams, legal issues, emergency planning, record keeping, training room management, and administrative/leadership skills are emphasized. Prerequisite: H ED 4383.

4810 Health and Physical Education Practicum

Designed to provide students with practicum experience with selected groups of public school and college students. Assisting in coaching activities, intramural programs and teaching health and physical education classes. Prerequisites: P ED 2202 and 4610.