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HPS 1040 Health

Oscar Name HPS 1040
Semester Hours 2 Semester Credit

Description
Scientifically based and current medical information presented through lecture, laboratory, and self-directed study enabling increased knowledge, the development of strategies and the promotion of self responsibility for enhancing personal health.
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APPH 3300 Health Promotion

Oscar Name APPH 3300
Semester Hours 3 Semester Credit

Description
Through small group discussions and lectures, this class examines contemporary health issues facing college students and the theory and skills required to conduct health promotion activities.

Prerequisites
APPH 1040, APPH 1062, APPH 1063, or APPH 1064

 

APPH 3500 Nutrition and Health

Oscar Name APPH 3500
Semester Hours 2 Semester Credit

Description
Study of human nutrition as an applied science. Nutrition physiology: metabloism, energy, production, biochemical aspect, role of nutrients, weight control mechanisms and preventative nutrition in health management will be covered topics.

Prerequisites
APPH 1040 or APPH 1061, Junior Standing

 

APPH 3751 Human Anatomy & Physiology

Oscar Name APPH 3751
Semester Hours 3 Semester Credit

Description
Study of human anatomy and fundamental physiological mechanisms with concentration on skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, immune and reproductive systems. Cross listed as BIOL 3751.

Prerequisites
Junior level standing/Freshman Biology or Chemistry.

 

APPH 4100 Exercise Physiology

Oscar Name APPH 4100
Semester Hours 3 Semester Credit

Description
Physiology of human movement with emphasis on metabolic, cardiorespiratory, and musculoskeletal aspects; associated topics include body composition, themoregulation, and ergogenic aids.

Prerequisites
APPH/BIOL 3751 Human Anatomy & Physiology

 

APPH 4200 Kinesiological Basis of Human Movement

Oscar Name APPH 4200
Semester Hours 3 Semester Credit

Description
Analysis of human movement from the broad perspectives of kinesiology, neural control and human anatomy, to include the study of locomotion, lifting, cycling, jumping and throwing.

Prerequisites
APPH/BIOL 3751 Human Anatomy & Physiology

 

APPH 4600 Skeletal Muscle Structure and Function

Oscar Name APPH 4600/6600
Semester Hours 3 Semester Credit

Description
To provide an in-depth understanding of the biological processes underlying skeletal muscle structure and function. More information.

Prerequisites
BIOL 1510