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HUM 499 - Undergraduate Research in Humanities (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See program director.
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Humanities - Special Topics and Colloquia |
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HUM 171-6 - Special Topics in Humanities (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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HUM 179 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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HUM 271-6 - Special Topics in Humanities (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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HUM 371-6 - Special Topics in Humanities (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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HUM 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 379)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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HUM 471-6 - Special Topics in Humanities (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See program director.
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HUM 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 479)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
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Health and Wellness |
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HW 100 - Essentials of Rock Climbing (1)
An introduction to rock climbing skills, safety techniques and terminology. Discussion includes the nature of the activity and the ways in which the activity contributes to healthy lifestyles throughout the lifespan. The course requires field trips outside of class time. See department chair.
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HW 101 - Essentials of Backpacking (1)
An introduction to the outdoor educational activities of backpacking, which includes hiking, camping and orienteering. Discussion includes the contribution backpacking for leisure makes to healthy lifestyles in modern U.S. society. The course may require field trips outside of class time, and a camping trip as the capstone experience for the course. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 102 - Essentials of Paddling (1)
Designed for beginning kayakers and canoers who want to develop their paddling skills as a means to include paddling in a lifetime fitness plan. The focus will be on navigation skills, towing, rescuing and rolling, and aims to give paddlers the confidence to kayak and/or canoe on camping trips and in unfamiliar waters. The course will require field trips outside of class time. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 103 - Essentials of Biking (1)
Focuses on the basic principles of mountain and road biking theory and practice. Discussion includes safety, technical skills, bike maintenance, and trail etiquette and protection. Emphasis will be placed on development of skills and proper application of biking for lifetime fitness. The course may require field trips outside of class time. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 111 - Pilates (1)
Follows the original Pilates curriculum and prepares the student to achieve advanced levels of the exercise sequence in the mat portion of the Pilates canon. The class also explores the use of other equipment (Resist-a-balls, noodles, etc.) when applying the Pilates method. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 113 - Racquetball (1)
Focuses on the rules, terminology, fundamental skills, and strategies of racquetball. This class also explores the health benefits of racquetball and how this activity can be included in a lifetime health and wellness program. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 115 - Beginning Tennis (1)
Includes techniques, rules, scoring, singles and doubles strategy, and etiquette. The course focuses on understanding the health benefits of tennis and developing a fitness program for lifetime health and wellness. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 118 - Beginning Golf (1)
Emphasizes the basic skills involved in club selection, golf course analysis, shot selection, execution of the golf swing and strategies to pursuing lifetime fitness through golf. Rules, handicapping and etiquette are included. Course may meet off campus. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 121 - Basketball (1)
Focus on the fundamental skills, basic offensive and defensive strategies, rules and strategies to include basketball in a lifetime health and wellness fitness plan. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 123 - Aerobics (1)
Step aerobics, dance and other rigorous activities performed to music to attain cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility and other components of a healthy lifestyle. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 124 - Weight Training (1)
Designed to give the student a broad background in the area of strength development through weight training. Various weight training programs, techniques, and trends will be examined. Students will learn to develop a personal weight training program that enhances overall health. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 125 - Kickboxing (1)
Provides a high intensity cardiovascular workout incorporating kicks, punches, and combinations inspired by martial arts and boxing. The course focuses on developing the skills of kickboxing, enhancing personal strength and conditioning, and applying these skills to the development of a fitness program for lifetime health and wellness. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 126 - Beginning Swimming (1)
Introduces the fundamentals of swimming, including safety skills and techniques such as crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke. Students will learn to apply swimming to their personal lifetime health and fitness plan. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 127 - Jogging and Aerobic Walking (1)
Introduces students to various aspects of both walking and jogging activities. Topics include stretching, form, technique, fitness principles, general safety and proper equipment needed for jogging and fitness walking. Students will learn to develop lifelong programs through the application and understanding of aerobic principles, cardiovascular conditioning, and nutrition and performance enhancement. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 131 - Tai Chi (1)
Introduces students to Tai Chi Ch’uan, a traditional Chinese system of personal cultivation and self-defense. The course comprises practical and theoretical study of Chinese traditional therapeutic Qi-Gong (twenty-posture) and an Essential Tai-Chi training routine. Included are the role of moral character in martial arts training and professional Tai-Chi training techniques. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 132 - Yoga (1)
Introduces students to classic yoga postures that address such needs as stress management, muscular tightness, skeletal alignment, and injury rehabilitation. In addition to posture instruction, each class includes focused breathing and meditation. These activities are complemented by a series of lectures on such topics as the historical and philosophical foundations of yoga, nutritional practices that enhance the value of a lifelong yoga program, and Eastern-based movement traditions that complement yoga practice. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 133 - Meditation (1)
Combines several forms of applied meditation, including writing, walking and a variety of exercises to give direct experience of mindfulness and to promote a sense of well- being. The connection between health and meditation, with a specific focus on stress management, is also explored. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 134 - Trail Running (1)
Explores the special techniques and skills associated with trail running. Topics include technique, bio-mechanics, agility and stretching, shoe mechanics, personal evaluation, weight training and goal setting. Several days will be spent in the classroom or weight room; other days will be off-campus, either trail running or performing research. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 136 - Beach Volleyball (1)
Covers the acquisition of motor skills, fundamental techniques, contemporary issues, knowledge appropriate for successful participation, and strategies to pursue lifetime health and wellness through beach volleyball. The majority of the course will be held on an outdoor sand court. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 137 - Team Sports (1)
Students will acquire a basic understanding of skills and techniques for selected team sports through an examination of the preparatory activities, drills and mechanical analysis of skills. Strategies to pursue lifetime fitness through various team sports will be addressed. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 138 - Frisbee/Disc Golf (1)
Focuses on various aspects of the sport including disc selection, throwing, strategy, the mental game and lifetime participation for health and wellness. At times, class will meet at the nearby Disc Golf course. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 139 - Water Games (1)
Introduces a variety of water games and aquatic exercises. Emphasis is placed on increasing cardiovascular fitness levels, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility through water games. In addition, students will learn the skills and rules necessary to participate in a variety of lifetime aquatic games. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 200 - Intermediate Rock Climbing (1)
Designed to help more experienced climbers improve climbing skills and overall fitness levels. Prerequisite: HW 100 or permission of instructor. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U.
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HW 205 - Intermediate Volleyball (1)
Designed to give the volleyball enthusiast an opportunity to explore advanced skill techniques of the game. Focus is on the development of strategies that apply to the game of “Power Volleyball.” Prerequisite: HW 105 or permission of instructor. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 215 - Intermediate Tennis (1)
Designed for the intermediate tennis player to develop additional techniques and advanced game strategies. Prerequisite: HW 115 or permission of instructor. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 218 - Intermediate Golf (1)
Basic skills and techniques are refined beyond the beginner level. Analysis and practice of the golf swing, swing theory and methods, and golf course strategies are emphasized, as well as strategies to pursue lifetime fitness through participation in golf. Prerequisite: HW 118 or permission of instructor. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 226 - Intermediate Swimming (1)
Designed for the individual with middle-range swimming skills. The course will provide additional training in swimming techniques and advanced water safety skills. Prerequisite: HW 126 or permission of instructor. See department chair.
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HW 171-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 271-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 371-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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HW 471-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. Note: Grading for HW activity courses is S/U. See department chair.
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Health and Wellness Promotion |
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HWP 152 - Health and Fitness (2)
Study of health as influenced by individual behavior and choices. Topics addressed are physical fitness, nutrition, eating disorders, self-esteem, stress management, substance use and abuse, sexual assault and date rape prevention, and HIV/STD prevention. Measurements of individual fitness levels and health habits are conducted. Course includes a comprehensive fitness development experience. Students cannot receive credit for HWP 152 if taken simultaneously with, or subsequent to, HWP 153 or 154 or 155. Students with credit for HF 120 cannot receive credit for HWP 152. Fall and Spring.
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HWP 153 - Health Promotion and Wellness (3)
Theory, research and skills relating to physical fitness, stress management, interpersonal communication and health. Course includes a comprehensive fitness development experience. Fall and Spring.
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HWP 154 - Women’s Health (3)
The study of how women can understand, gain control over, and take responsibility for their bodies and their health. Course includes a comprehensive fitness development experience. Fall and Spring.
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HWP 155 - Men’s Health (3)
The study of how men can understand, gain control over, and take responsibility for their bodies and their health. Course includes a comprehensive fitness development experience. Fall and Spring.
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HWP 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. Odd years Spring.
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HWP 190 - Introduction to Health Promotion (3)
An introduction to the discipline of health promotion. Topics include history, theories, wellness coaching, career opportunities and certifications, professional organizations and journals, current issues, and future trends. Through in-class learning, on-site visits and practical experiences, students become familiar with the profession, the Health and Wellness Promotion program, and develop personal goals to work toward while completing the major or minor. Students will demonstrate computer competency in this course. A grade of C or better is required to graduate. Fall and Spring.
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HWP 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.
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HWP 225 - Nutrition and Lifestyle (3)
An introduction to the principles of nutrition science. This course addresses nutrients and how they interact with the body, as well as issues and controversies on how eating habits can promote health and prevent disease. Other topics covered include food and the environment, nutrition and exercise, changing nutritional needs over the course of the life, and the tradition of food as medicine. Fall or Spring.
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HWP 250 - Health Parity: Domestic and Global Contexts (3)
Social inequalities and health disparities at the local, national and international levels will be addressed. Students will explore the social factors that contribute to racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and gender disparities in health and healthcare. This course will strengthen students’ knowledge of the history and causes of health disparities and inequalities and will provide a theoretical grounding that will be applied in the study of practical solutions to eliminate health disparities and achieve health parity around the world. Prerequisite: completion of the ILS Health and Wellness requirement. Spring.
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HWP 253 - Health and Sexuality (3)
An introduction to reproductive anatomy, sexual response, conception, family planning, pregnancy and child birth, sexuality throughout the life cycle, prevention of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, homosexuality, atypical sexual behavior and sexual victimization. Prerequisite: HWP 153 or 154 or 155. Fall and Spring.
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HWP 257 - Internship-Exploring Career Choices (2)
This course is designed for students participating in exploratory internships to clarify and/or advance their career goals. It provides a structured and guided learning environment to help students make the most of their internship experience. Course components facilitate students’ professional development, focusing on the transition from the role of a student to the role of a professional. Students must arrange an internship placement prior to the start of the course and are encouraged to meet with the Career Center’s internship coordinator before enrolling in the course. All majors and academic levels are welcome to enroll. Spring.
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HWP 260 - Complementary and Alternative Healing Therapies (3)
Serves as an introduction and overview of complementary and alternative healing therapies. Students will have an opportunity to experience a variety of healing therapies such as herbal medicine, massage, Reiki, Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, among others. Prerequisite: completion of the ILS Health and Wellness requirement. See department chair.
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HWP 284 - Functional Anatomy (4)
The study of the structure and function of the human body and human muscular system as related to sports and fitness activities. Anatomical, kinesiologic, biomechanical and physiologic principles related to sport and fitness activity will be examined. The laboratory portion of the course emphasizes practical applications. Prerequisite: completion of the ILS Health and Wellness requirement. Spring.
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HWP 290 - Introduction to Biofeedback (3)
Introduces the basics and goals of biofeedback including history, intervention techniques, and analysis of principles and applications. Students also engage in personal biofeedback training. Some course time will be devoted to the underlying principles of neurofeedback. This is not a certification course. Prerequisite: completion of the ILS Health and Wellness requirement. Spring.
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HWP 292 - Biofeedback Lab (2)
Applying the principles of biofeedback, students facilitate sessions in the UNC Asheville Biofeedback Lab, assisting others to understand and eliminate barriers to optimal performance. Students will also conduct research. Prerequisite: HWP 290, or familiarity with instrumentation used in peripheral biofeedback. Fall.
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HWP 294 - Human Physiology (4)
An introductory study of human physiology. Topics include an introduction to cells, tissues, systems organization, osteology, circulatory system, body defense systems, muscular system, renal system, respiratory system, digestive system, nervous system and endocrine system. Laboratory involves experimentation and demonstration of physiological principles. Fall and Spring.
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HWP 310 - Community Outreach and Health Promotion (3)
Essential strategies for determining prevention-related needs for specific populations, designing culturally and educationally appropriate interventions/services, and implementing and evaluating health promotion/disease prevention programs. Use of health risk appraisals to establish baseline and evaluation data and as a motivational tool is reviewed. Principles and efficacy of lifestyle coaching are stressed. Additional emphasis is placed on learning how to develop and adapt health education programs, materials, and oral communications to reach audiences of differing literacy levels and cultural backgrounds. Students will demonstrate oral competency in this course. A grade of C or better is required to graduate. Prerequisites: HWP 190, and either HWP 250 or 350. Fall and Spring.
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HWP 315 - Stress Management and Optimal Performance (3)
Covers the physiological and psychological reactions that make up the response to acute and chronic stress, and more generally explores the integration of our cognitive, behavioral and physiologic systems and the consequences of their lack of integration. The course focuses on critical thought regarding personal and organizational readiness for change, cultural norms, and cognitive-behavioral variables that facilitate health. It addresses optimal performance strategies for choice and change applicable to individuals as well as health care facilitators. Prerequisite: completion of the ILS Health and Wellness requirement. Fall.
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HWP 316 - Maternal and Infant Health (3)
Addresses the importance of pre-, peri- and post-natal health on fetal development and maternal health. The course includes the biological aspects of maternal and infant health in addition to the social, cultural, historical, emotional, and ethical aspects of maternal and infant health, up to the age of one year. Prerequisite: completion of the ILS Health and Wellness requirement; HWP 253. See department chair.
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HWP 317 - Child and Adolescent Health (3)
An overview of child and adolescent health issues, programs, and trends. The course addresses the development of the individual through childhood and adolescence while focusing on health issues. At the completion of this class, students will demonstrate the role of behavioral, physical, cultural, social, emotional, and psychological factors in determining methods for disease prevention and health promotion among children and adolescents. Prerequisite: completion of the ILS Health and Wellness requirement. See department chair.
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HWP 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 include the psychology of injury, the management of pain, and understanding the motivational aspects of dealing with injured individuals. Prerequisites: BIOL 223; HWP 220. Even years Spring.
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HWP 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. Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 223. Fall.
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HWP 331 - Nutrition for Performance (3)
Designed to help students understand the function of the nutrients in the body and how these nutrients affect health and athletic performance. Utilizing the latest research and practices in the field, students will understand why proper counter-nutritional measures help athletes prepare for competitions, prevent injury, enhance recovery, improve daily workouts, and maintain optimal health and body weight. Students can expect to complete this course with a sound knowledge in proper macronutrient intake and utilization for various endeavors, ergogenic aids and supplementation, hydration strategies, and how to design an individualized, periodized dietary program that is congruent with training and competitive demands. Prerequisite: completion of the ILS Health and Wellness requirement; HWP 225. See department chair.
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HWP 333 - Food Politics and Nutrition Policy (3)
An exploration of how corporate, government, and consumer interests affect nutrition and health policy, and how individuals and non-profits influence nutrition and health policy to promote consumer health. The course addresses how nutrition and health policies were developed in the United States and how these policies are modified as a result of health advocacy. The course also addresses the interrelationships between food production and manufacturing practices, human health and environmental health. Prerequisite: completion of the ILS Health and Wellness requirement. Fall.
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HWP 335 - Health Communication (3)
Examines methods for communicating health messages. Communication theory, socio-cultural issues, and communication contexts are examined while developing communication skills and strategies. Other topics include communicating through difference, lifestyle coaching and health/behavior counseling, communicating with health policy makers, utilizing mass media though oral and written communication, and designing and implementing an effective health promotion campaign. Prerequisites: HWP 250 or 350. Fall.
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HWP 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. Even years Spring.
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HWP 343 - Brain, Health, and Aging (3)
Explores the ever-evolving concepts, theory, and research on the science of keeping the mind and brain healthy. This course will cover perception, mental wellness, gender differences, memory/learning, happiness, stress-management, meditation/spirituality, and movement/balance, with an emphasis on the effects of aging, neurological diseases, trauma, addiction, and exercise. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. See department chair.
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HWP 345 - Research Methods (3)
Students evaluate clinical studies, identify weaknesses in study design, interpret statistics, and apply evidence from clinical research to areas of interest. Topics include reliability, validity, statistical significance, research design, and program assessment. The student will sharpen analytical skills and learn to evaluate studies using a variety of discipline-specific methods. Prerequisite: STAT 185. Fall.
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HWP 350 - Service Learning in Health Promotion (3)
A structured learning experience that combines community service with preparation and reflection. Students apply the course material in health promotion and diversity to meet the actual health needs of children, teens and seniors from various backgrounds in our community. Experiences include regular university classroom sessions, attendance at cultural events, on-site work in local organizations and project team meetings. Prerequisite: completion of the ILS Health and Wellness requirement and Junior standing. See department chair.
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HWP 355 - Exercise and Sport Performance (3)
Prepares the student to recognize and implement appropriate strategies to enhance sports and exercise performance based on sound physiological principles. Topics include nutrition, strength and resistive training, anaerobic/aerobic training, and principles of exercise program design. Students will have the option to sit for the USA Weightlifting Sport Performance Coach Certification exam at the end of the semester. Prerequisites: completion of the ILS Health and Wellness requirement; and HWP 284 or BIOL 223. Fall.
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HWP 360 - Aging, Health and Active Living (4)
Explores the benefits and risks of physical activity in later years, and the challenges and incentives to health promotion through active living. Emphasis is on understanding the physiological and psychosocial changes of older adults, and developing skills in designing and implementing health promotion strategies to address specific needs. Students will work with older adults in the intergenerational learning experience program, Wellness Activities for Seniors in Asheville (WASA). Prerequisite: completion of the ILS Health and Wellness requirement. Spring.
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HWP 365 - Addiction, Drugs, and Health (3)
Addresses fundamentals of the nature, scope, and complexity of addiction to alcohol, tobacco, medicines, and other chemicals. This course examines other addictive behaviors, current approaches to treatment, and prevention of addiction. It explores models of addiction, society’s attitudes, and services for persons and families. Basic pharmacology of commonly used drugs of abuse, medications for chronic conditions and illnesses, herbal preparations and drug interactions will also be discussed. Prerequisite: completion of the ILS Health and Wellness requirement. See department chair.
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HWP 380 - Internship in Health and Wellness Promotion (3)
Students are placed in a supervised health and wellness promotion program that relates to their career goals and learning objectives. Requirements may include readings, a major project, biweekly seminars and final presentation. Prerequisites: HWP 190. Current certification in CPR is required. Spring and Fall.
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HWP 390 - Pre-Health Professions Internship I (3)
An introductory experience for students who qualify on the basis of academic standing, career choice, and personal interview. Students will work with the instructor to be placed in a local area health care setting under professional supervision. Includes research, knowledge and experience to meet specifically selected learning objectives. Requires daily journal entries and final presentation. First in a series of two internship courses. Current certification in CPR is required. Fall
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HWP 401 - Nutrition and Metabolism (3)
An advanced course covering nutrition at the cellular level. Students are introduced to nutritional biochemistry and provided with a mechanistic look at nutritional strategies for health promotion. Topics include energy transformation, the role of nutrients in chronic disease promotion and prevention, homeostatic balances, body composition and energy expenditure, and research methodologies in nutrition. Prerequisites: HWP 225; BIOL 338 or HWP 294; STAT 185. See department chair.
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HWP 410 - Pre-Health Professions Internship II (3)
Advanced students, who qualify on the basis of academic standing, career choice, and personal interview, will work with the instructor to be placed in a local area health care setting under professional supervision. Includes research, knowledge and experience to meet specifically selected learning objectives. Requires daily journal entries and final presentation. Second in a series of two internship courses. Prerequisite: HWP 390. Spring.
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HWP 420 - Exercise Physiology (3)
Study of the physiological reactions to exercise. Topics include muscle ultrastructure, neuro-endocrinology, and bioenergetics of movement as it pertains to various physical activities. Additionally, physiological adjustments as the result of cardiovascular and strength and power training at the acute and chronic levels will be discussed. Students will become familiar with safe and effective exercise modalities for a variety of healthy and at-risk populations. The laboratory section of the course introduces human performance evaluation and tracking. Its focus will be maximal exercise testing, assessments for anaerobic power, aerobic capacity, hydration status, and body composition. Emphasis will be placed on data collection, analysis, interpretation, and resultant program design. Prerequisites: BIOL 223 or HWP 284; BIOL 338 or HWP 294. Spring.
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HWP 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: HWP 220, 321. Odd years Spring.
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HWP 455 - Pathophysiology of Chronic Conditions and Illnesses (3)
The study of chronic conditions and illnesses that could be improved or prevented through appropriate lifestyle choices. Topics include heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, obesity, hypertension, arthritis, osteoporosis, depression, stress and anxiety, and suppressed immune function. Emphasis is placed on etiology, course of disease, current assessment, evidence-based treatment protocols, and health promotion initiatives. This course includes evaluation of research and efficacy of treatment strategies. Prerequisites: BIOL 223 or HWP 284; BIOL 338 or HWP 294; STAT 185. Spring.
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HWP 459 - Senior Seminar in Health and Wellness Promotion (3)
Students will explore contemporary health issues. The course includes four components: (1) completion of a research project, leadership project or program project in health and wellness promotion; (2) an oral presentation of research findings (in the writing and delivery of their research, students are expected to demonstrate content and critical thought mastery in addition to written and oral competency); (3) career and/or graduate study plan; (4) evidence of growth in personal health and wellness during their course of study and the completion of a lifestyle plan. This senior capstone experience serves as the demonstration of competency in the major. A grade of C or better is required to graduate. Prerequisites: HWP 310 and HWP 335. Fall and Spring.
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HWP 480 - Advanced Internship in Health and Wellness Promotion (3)
Students are placed in an organization and provided with professional supervision for advanced skill development. Requirements may include a bi-weekly journal; a major project that includes research and project management and demonstrates leadership skills; a culminating report; and a final presentation. Students who qualify for this advanced internship placement do so on the basis of academic standing, career choice, and personal interview. Prerequisites: HWP 380 and permission of instructor. Spring.
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HWP 499 - Undergraduate Research in Health and Wellness Promotion (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See program director.
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Health and Wellness Promotion - Special Topics and Colloquia |
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HWP 171-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness Promotion (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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HWP 179 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. HWP 479 may not be used by students majoring in Health and Wellness Promotion.
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HWP 271-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness Promotion (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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HWP 371-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness Promotion (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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HWP 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 379)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. HWP 479 may not be used by students majoring in Health and Wellness Promotion.
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HWP 471-6 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness Promotion (1-6)
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
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HWP 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 479)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course description. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. HWP 479 may not be used by students majoring in Health and Wellness Promotion.
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INTS 354 - The Nuclear Dilemma (3)
Students explore the technological, economic, social, political, and legal challenges posed by the proliferation of nuclear technology and weapons over the last fifty years, and examine the historical and contemporary efforts of the international community to address these challenges. Spring.
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INTS 361 - Contemporary Issues in World Affairs (3)
A seminar facilitating discussion of current international issues. Students are required to attend public presentations or activities addressing contemporary world affairs, pursue additional independent research on selected topics, followed by directed discussions in a seminar setting. Fall and Spring.
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INTS 362 - Participatory Learning in World Affairs (3)
Students learn about world affairs through participation in significant internationally-oriented conferences, competitions (like Model United Nations), internships, and/or study-travel programs. See program director.
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INTS 365 - International Experiential Learning Project (3-6)
Students participate in an experiential learning project or internship with an international focus in the U.S. The project or internship must be approved by the International Studies director. An IP grade may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours. Prerequisite: permission of International Studies director.
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INTS 495 - Senior Colloquium (1)
Students formally present and discuss their research findings and/or service learning projects. Students are required to demonstrate mastery in their work and its significance. Prerequisite: INTS 499; or appropriate research seminar in another discipline with approval of International Studies director. Spring.
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INTS 499 - Undergraduate Research in International Studies (1-6)
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See International Studies director.
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INTS 171-6 - Special Topics in International Studies (1-6)
Course with significant international content that do not fall within the traditional subject matter of one academic department but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See International Studies director.
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INTS 179 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. INTS 479 may not be used by students with a concentration in International Studies.
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INTS 271-6 - Special Topics in International Studies (1-6)
Course with significant international content that do not fall within the traditional subject matter of one academic department but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See International Studies director.
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INTS 371-6 - Special Topics in International Studies (1-6)
Course with significant international content that do not fall within the traditional subject matter of one academic department but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See International Studies director.
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INTS 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 379)
Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. INTS 479 may not be used by students with a concentration in International Studies.
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INTS 471-6 - Special Topics in International Studies (1-6)
Course with significant international content that do not fall within the traditional subject matter of one academic department but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See International Studies director.
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