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  • 3.00 Credits

    Evidence-based approach to understand the interconnectivity of global health in modern society. Examination of health disparities, worldwide, to understand the impact of politics, culture, and economics on population health. Rural aspects of public health both domestically and internationally included. Students will discuss challenges and approaches to improving global public health. Prerequisites: sophomore standing and minimum 2.75 GPA.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Explore the intersection between crime, fear, and physical activity within urban, suburban, and rural outdoor areas in Scotland, including parks. Compare the similarities and differences present in Scotland versus the United States regarding these topics. Prerequisites: Any approved FYS course and any approved C1 course.
  • 1.00 - 12.00 Credits

    An internship experience in health education/promotion for health majors. May take from 1-12 credits at a time for a required cumulative maximum of 12 credits. Offered S/U only. Prerequisites: minimum 2.50 GPA; junior or senior status.
  • 1.00 - 6.00 Credits

    Offered to students who wish to gain a research experience in Kinesiology and Health. Meant for students who are interested in pursuing an advanced degree. Students may choose to complete KIN/HLED 4016 instead of KIN/HLED 4015. Must have CPR/AED/1st Aid certification prior to enrollment. Background check must be completed prior to start of course. Cross listed with HLED 4016. Prerequisites: minimum sophomore standing; declared KHP major; permission of instructor; and minimum 2.75 GPA
  • 3.00 Credits

    Maps ways our dominant national and global food systems affect health and equity in health, largely though not only negatively. Students will critically assess practiced and potential strategies for creating alternative food systems that support health and equity, particularly at the U.S. community level. Dual listed with HLED 5020. Prerequisite: Completed COM 2 course and minimum 2.75 cumulative UW GPA.
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course we will analyze and discuss how local, national and international environments impact individual and community health and how to improve health through changes in policy, economic, social, cultural and physical environments. The focus is primarily in the U.S., though students can choose to focus assignments in other contexts. Dual listed with HLED 5021. Prerequisites: COM2 and a UW GPA of 2.750 or better.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prepares educators and other helping professionals whose work involves promoting healthy sexuality in children, young people, and adults. It also provides detailed investigation into important aspects of teaching sensitive issues related to human sexuality. Students practice, critique, develop, and evaluate sexuality education processes and resources. Dual listed with HLED 5025. Prerequisites: junior class standing, 2.5 GPA, and SOC 2200.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This class provides an overview of emergency management. It teaches students skills that will help the prepare themselves, their families, and their community for natural and human made disasters. The class emphasis will be on active learning via role-playing assignments, communication planning, and personal preparedness plans. Prerequisites: HLED 5027: Graduate standing, HLED 4027: HLED 3020, OR Senior Standing, OR permission of the instructor. Cross-listed with HLED 4027.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prepares educators/practitioners to teach about alcohol/substance abuse and suicide prevention in the classroom/clinical setting, and to recognize potential crises in students and/or clients. Introduces issues of personal and societal attitudes towards alcohol/substance use and addiction. Discusses data, warning signs, and risk factors of suicide.
  • 1.00 - 6.00 Credits

    Offered through distance education. Flexible course to accommodate students completing discipline specific and/or interdisciplinary program field studies experiences, e.g., athletic performance, health/fitness application, minor in Outdoor Leadership, National Outdoor Leadership School programs. Cross-listed with KIN 4074.