Health Sciences (HLSC)

Provides a total body workout that challenges and optimizes strength, flexibility and endurance. Incorporates FlexBands, BOSU, stability balls, weighted balls, fitness circle and mat work to assist individuals in achieving optimal health and well-being. Focuses on lengthening the body, strengthening the mid-section (core & spine), and improving posture and flexibility.

Provides a vigorous and powerful approach to many styles of Yoga, including Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Hatha among others. Incorporates flowing progressive postures, meditative awareness, and breath control.

Provides first aid and emergency care training as well as instruction with Automated External Defibrillators. Structured to meet National Safety Council First Aid requirements with successful completers being certified in First Aid and CPR. Includes lectures, hands-on experience with mannequins, audiovisuals, discussions, and field trips.
Course lab fee of $15 applies.

Helps students read and understand the language of medical terminology and functional anatomical structures. Stresses terminology usage and accuracy. Studies elements, abbreviations, spelling, pronunciation, and logic of medical terminology. Includes lectures and audiovisual presentations.
Canvas Course Mats $86/Pearson applies.

Investigates self-awareness, self-empowerment, and self-defense for women. Emphasizes environmental awareness and strategies in avoiding dangerous situations. Teaches self-defense techniques that can be used in a crisis situation.

Examines mindfulness, meditation and breathwork using evidence-based materials and programs. Meets students' needs by teaching mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork to help students meet lifestyle changes. Teaches skills that help calm and focus the mind, including breathing exercises, guided imagery, and body scanning.

For students planning to major in a health related field. Examines the historical and continuing evolution of health care. Explores work description, environment, employment opportunities, education, expectations, legal requirements, and expected earnings of each covered health profession. Focuses on, but not limited to medicine, dentistry, nursing, community health, optometry, respiratory care, dental hygiene, physical therapy, and social work.

For those interested in developing skills and techniques necessary to work with clients in stress reduction programs. Includes identifying, managing, and eliminating stress in individuals, families, and communities. Examines effects of stress on the immune, endocrine, and nervous systems and the relationship to disease. Teaches stress reduction application and methods in wellness and health care settings.
Canvas Course Mats $49/Cengage applies.

Pre- or Corequisite(s): HLTH 1100
Provides an evidence-based introduction to the role of a health coach as an educator and motivator for change. Connects theory to behavior change and understanding the three main core coaching skills to help necessitate change in clients. Examines the communication skills necessary for health coaching and motivational interviewing.

Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2450
Applies evidence-based learning as a continuance of Health Coaching I. Explores different communication styles and how they are used in motivational coaching. Focuses on the utilization of appropriate assessment tools, SMART goals, readiness to change models, positive psychology, generative moments, and how to create a coaching session. Practices the use of health coaching as a guide to support and motivate clients to make lasting lifestyle changes.

For students interested in drug abuse prevention. Studies substance mis-use and abuse. Discusses addictive behaviors, dependence, and treatment modalities. Examines common substances of abuse and dependence and effects upon individuals and society. Investigates the use of psychotherapeutic drugs in the treatment of mental illness. Promotes awareness of personal and social decisions concerning drugs, behaviors, and habits.

Corequisite(s): HLSC 2550
Provides health coaching sessions with clients in a monitored teaching environment. Critically evaluates experiences and facilitates change, in a low stakes environment. May be Graded Credit/No Credit.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005
Interdisciplinary course in human sexuality, exploring topics in biology, health, psychology, and sociology. Introduces basic concepts of human sexuality, including anatomy, reproduction, and sexual response across the life-cycle. Studies gender roles, sexual orientation, dysfunction, and sexually transmitted disease. Examines sexual behavior from the perspective of ethics, religion, the law, and education. Students assess their sexual attitudes and should be able to make responsible sexuality decisions.

Provides practical application of the skills learned in the health coaching courses, by allowing students to meet one-on-one with clients. Helps students coach others to create lifestyle change programs. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits toward graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.

For Elementary Education majors. Emphasizes the role of the teacher as a health educator and team member in providing a healthy school environment. Studies the basic Utah health core curriculum. Develops learning activities applicable to the health needs of the elementary school student.
Canvas Course Mats of $70/McGraw applies.

Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing
Develops a foundation of skills and techniques for understanding quality and safety. Analyzes current issues of improving clinical and service quality in healthcare organizations.

Prerequisite(s): Matriculation into BS Public Health or BS School Health Education or Healthcare Administration and University Advanced Standing
Provides students with preparation for an internship, job, or graduate school in public health, healthcare administration, or school health.

Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1300 and University Advanced Standing
Introduces the study of human disease including general principles of disease and major diseases of body systems and organs. Applies genetic, behavioral and environmental issues to the study of human diseases.

Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing and matriculation into the BS School Health program
For secondary education majors. Emphasizes the role of the teacher as a health educator and team member in providing a healthy school environment. Examines comprehensive school health education and studies the basic Utah health core curriculum for secondary education. Develops learning activities applicable to the health needs of secondary education students.
Course fee of $10 for materials applies.

Prerequisite(s): HLSC 4100, University Advanced Standing and matriculation into BS School Health
For secondary education school health majors. Examines teaching methods, materials and techniques. Studies secondary education health curriculum, program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. Helps students develop lesson plans and present them in secondary education settings.

Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing
Focuses on U.S. health policy and policy analysis. Describes the basic machinery of policymaking and legal processes that underpin the individual health care and public health systems. Analyzes the fundamental problems and contemporary issues in health policy and teaches students how to properly develop and analyze health policy.

Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing
Introduces students to the specifics of healthcare financial management including healthcare systems and payment models. Develops students' understanding of cost, quality, and access as it relates to the healthcare world.

Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing
Gives individuals a working and practical look at numerous aspects of healthcare administration and management. Increases knowledge of the foundations of healthcare administration including the importance of culture, communication, and diversity as it relates to healthcare.

Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing
Examines the history, structure, operation, function, major components, and direction of healthcare systems. Highlights national systems and explores how systems across the U.S. are addressing healthcare issues. Assesses operational components such as physician issues, billing, and common terminology. Explores global models of healthcare.

Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing
Examines the determinants of population health, outcomes in a community, payment models, and strategies to improve management of healthcare resources. Highlights the importance of quality improvement, health insurance (commercial and government), concepts of risk in insurance, utilization management, patient engagement, accountable care organizations, and social determinants of health. Uses basic data analysis to apply course concepts.

Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing
Introduces strategic planning and operations management in relation to current and future topics and trends in healthcare. Examines historical and current quality improvement models and applies them to current industry topics. Discusses the relationship between industry and healthcare.

Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing
Provides field experience and enhanced knowledge in healthcare administration, under the preceptorship of an individual qualified by education and/or experience. May be repeated for 6 credits towards graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.

Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing
Explores the impact of laws, regulations, and social policies on the management and delivery of healthcare. Includes provider liability, managed healthcare contracts, HIV-related concerns, assisted suicide, and other issues.