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Health and Fitness (HF)

Associate Professor Ray (Chair); Associate Professor McClary (Director, Pre-Med Program); Lecturers S. Cornish, Taylor, Torbett, Rosenthal, Schrader

The Department of Health and Fitness offers a minor in Health Promotion that provides students with an opportunity to give added dimension to majors already in place in the UNCA curriculum. The minor features interdisciplinary study, courses selected from disciplines outside the student's major area, internship and research opportunities, and an advanced senior seminar. The Health Promotion minor emphasizes the importance of developing a scientific database that documents behavioral, psychological and biological change in those pursuing health promotion studies. In addition, the minor addresses the scientific and philosophical questions inspired by health promotion topics.

The Department of Health and Fitness also teaches courses in fitness and skill development. Students must complete either the three-hour Health Promotion and Wellness course or one of the following combinations: the one-hour Physical Self course and a one-hour fitness development option, or the three-hour Women's Health or Men's Health course, and a one-hour fitness development. A student cannot receive credit for HF 120 if taken simultaneously with, or subsequent to, HF 153. A student will receive credit for both if HF 120 is taken prior to HF 153.

In the sequence of two one-semester-hour courses, the first one-hour course, The Physical Self (HF 120), emphasizes concepts concerning health, fitness, emotions and self-concept. Health risk and fitness levels also are assessed. Each student receives a recommendation concerning which of the second course options will best meet his or her needs. The second course requirement (see Fitness Development Course Options, HF 121-128) is an activity course that enables each student to meet specific needs recommended for developing his or her physical self. This course meets twice a week for a full semester. Grading is S/U.

The three-hour course, Health Promotion and Wellness (HF 153) is for those who seek an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the psychology and sociology of health-related behavioral change and desire a greater understanding of the nature and value of health-enhancing behavioral choices.

Minor in Health Promotion

17-19 hours distributed as follows: HF 153, 459; BIOL 108; and either HF 252 or STAT 185. The additional six hours must be selected from the list below with the approval of the Health and Fitness Program Director. Three hours must be outside the student's declared major. The remaining three hours can be in the student's declared major.

Course		Title	Prerequisites
ENVR	336	Environmental Health (3)	ENVR 130 or permission
HF	380	Field Work in Health Promotion (3)	HF 153
IST	301	Death and Dying (3)	None
MGMT	320	Mgmt of Health Services (3)	MGMT 220
MGMT	421	Legal Environment of Health Care Services (3)	MGMT 220, 320
PHIL	309	Medical Ethics (3)	None
PSYC	307	Health Psychology (3)	PSYC 102, 201, 225
PSYC	320	Biopsychology (3)	PSYC 101 or 102 or permission
SOC	362	Sociology of Health and Illness (3)	None

Minor in Sports Medicine

19 hours distributed as follows: HF 220, 320, 321, 322, 420, 421. Students seeking to meet academic requirements for National Athletic Trainers Association certification exam eligibility are encouraged to take HF 153 to meet the General Education requirement for Health and Fitness. Students pursuing a Sports Medicine minor should pay particular attention to Health and Fitness course prerequisites to ensure fulfillment of their major degree requirements within the minimum number of hours.

Fitness Development Course Options (Grading is S/U)

Fitness development courses meet twice a week for the full semester and satisfy the one-hour activity portion of the Health and Fitness General Education requirement. Students are encouraged to take their fitness development course at the same time or subsequent to their HF 120, 154 or 155 requirement. Note: a fitness development course is not required for students who elect to satisfy their requirement by taking HF 153.

HF		121	Basketball (1)
HF		122	Water Aerobics (1)
HF		123	Aerobics (1)
HF		124	Weight Training (1)
HF		125	Physical Fitness (1)
HF		126	Beginning Swimming (1)
HF		127	Jogging (1)
HF		128	Intermediate Swimming (1)
			(Permission of instructor or successful completion of the beginning-level course required.)

Elective Skill Development Options (Grading is S/U)

Students may choose a maximum of three other courses that develop individual physical, social and recreational skills. Only four semester hours of fitness development and/or elective skills courses can be used within the 120 semester hours for a degree. Elective skill development courses meet twice a week on an eight-week term basis. Fall and Spring.

HF		100	Stunts and Tumbling (1)
HF		105	Beginning Volleyball (1)
HF		110	Beginning Badminton (1)
HF		113	Racquetball (1)
HF		115	Beginning Tennis (1)
HF		137	Modern Dance (1)
HF		138	Classical Ballet (1)
HF		139	Jazz Styles (1)
HF		142	Snow Skiing (1)

The following courses require permission of the instructor or successful completion of the specific activity beginning-level course. Fall and Spring.

HF		205	Intermediate Volleyball (1)
HF		215	Intermediate Tennis (1)

120 The Physical Self (1)
Study of health as influenced by individual behavior and choices. Physical fitness, nutrition, stress, emotional processes, self-concept and well-being. Measurements of individual fitness levels, health habits. Fall and Spring.

153 Health Promotion and Wellness (3)
Theory, research and skills relating to physical fitness, stress management, interpersonal communication and health. Fall and Spring.

154 Women's Health (3)
The study of how women can understand, gain control over, and take responsibility for their bodies and their health. Fall and Spring.

155 Men's Health (3)
The study of how men can understand, gain control over, and take responsibility for their bodies and their health. Fall and Spring.

156 Career and Educational Decision Making (1)
Designed for students early in their college career, this course examines the process of making healthy college and career decisions. Students will assess their individual values, interests and strengths from a holistic perspective and explore the variety of disciplines and programs represented at UNCA as well as the range of career paths available. Fall.

220 Introduction to Sports Medicine (3)
An introduction to principles of sports medicine. Covers such topics as the history of sports medicine, terminology, graduate opportunities; and disciplines involved in the care, prevention and management of injuries. Fall.

252 Biostatistics (2)
An introduction to statistical techniques used in biomedical research. Topics include sampling methods, univariate analysis, comparisons of means, contingency tables, linear regression, covariance analysis and nonparametric methods. Data analysis will entail the use of MINITAB or a similar statistical computer package. Prerequisites: MATH 155; or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.

320 Advanced Injury Assessment (3)
Advanced study of sports medicine. Helps students develop a proficiency in evaluating injuries often seen in the physically active. Emphasis on identifying anatomical structures often involved in injuries, assessment of those injuries and injury recognition. Prerequisites: BIOL 105, 223 (may be waived with permission of instructor); HF 220. Odd years Fall.

321 Therapeutic Modalities and Rehabilitation (4)
The scientific basis in theory and principle for the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries seen in the physically active. Additional topics such as the psychology of injury, the management of pain, and understanding the motivational aspects of dealing with injured individuals also included. Prerequisites: BIOL 223; HF 220, 320. Even years Spring.

322 Kinesiology (3)
Science of human motion based on the relationship between anatomic and mechanical principles. Emphasis placed on the fundamental mechanical principles involved in movement skills. Quantitative and qualitative problem-solving approaches enable students to apply their understanding of the concepts presented. Prerequisite: BIOL 105. Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 223. Fall.

330 Peer Education and Health (3)
The study of peer education concepts and programs, especially as they relate to health. Students will assess campus needs which might be met by peer education and develop appropriate programs. The Certified Peer Educator Program will be used in a manner such that students may become nationally certified as a Peer Educator. Topics will include health promotion and wellness, AIDS education, substance abuse education, beginning counseling skills and family systems. Prerequisite: HF 120; or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.

340 Career and Life Planning (1)
Focuses on career development after graduation. Students will learn how to convert the liberal arts experience into satisfying work, study and service options. Emphasis on employment strategies, issues related to personal and vocational wellness, and achieving a healthy balance among work, family and leisure roles. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Spring.

380 Field Work in Health Promotion (3)
Advanced students who qualify on the basis of academic performance and a personal interview are placed with an area health promotion program for experience under professional supervision. Includes reading and biweekly seminar. Prerequisite: HF 153. Open only as sites are available. Every other year Fall.

420 Physiology of Exercise (3)
Study of the physiological reactions to exercise. Emphasis will be placed on muscle metabolism and neurologic stimulation and contraction. Cardiorespiratory responses to exercise as well as the development of nutritional and training programs to enhance these systems will be discussed. Prerequisites: BIOL 105, 223. Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 338. Odd years Spring.

421 Seminar in Sports Medicine (3)
Examination of legal, ethical and managerial issues pertaining to sports medicine. Review of NATA competencies and behavioral objectives. Project will involve design of facility including budgeting, bidding, purchasing and staffing. Prerequisites: HF 220, 320, 321. Odd years Spring.

459 Senior Seminar in Health Promotion (3)
Historical, ethical and cultural perspectives on health promotion. Current scientific controversies. Epidemiology, case study methods. Students will complete a project which may be based on library research, Health and Fitness Program database analysis or service to the campus community. Prerequisite: HF 153. Every other year Spring.

171-6, 271-6, 371-6, 471-6 Special Topics in Health and Fitness (1-6)
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. (HF 171 and HF 271 are graded S/U).

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