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  • 3.00 Credits

    Addresses contemporary problems and issues in health. Views contemporary topics from ethical, as well as public health and school health, perspectives. Required for state endorsement in health education. Prerequisites: junior status, HLED 1006 and minimum 2.50 GPA.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Public health aim to create the conditions where people can be healthy. This course introduces goals and applications of community and public health work in the US, illustrated with case studies from the most urgent health issues facing our nation. Prerequisites: HLED 1006; sophomore or junior standing; admission to K&HP or K&HP-AT professional program or minimum 3.00 cumulative UW GPA.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Focuses on needs assessment and program planning in the health education process. Extensive time is spent learning, analyzing, and applying a variety of needs assessment methods. The impact of extensive community needs assessment on planning effective community programs and interventions are examined. Additional emphasis is placed on the methods necessary for planning effective health promotion programs. Dual listed with HLED 5004. Prerequisites: HLED 3000 and 2.5 GPA.
  • 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.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides students with an in-depth examination of program evaluation techniques and methodology as they apply to the evaluation of health promotion programs. Students gain an understanding of how to identify funding opportunities (grants) and how to prepare grant proposals. Dual listed with HLED 5010. Prerequisite: HLED 4004.
  • 1.00 - 12.00 Credits

    Variable-credit (1-12) and S/U course required of Kinesiology and Health undergraduate majors to provide experiential learning in kinesiology and health in a real world setting. Intended to integrate theory and technique with practical application to expose students to areas of professional/career interest and assist with building professional careers. Must have CPR/AED/1st Aidcertification prior to enrollment. Background check must be completed prior to start of course. Cross listed with KIN 4015. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in KIN 3010; completion of a minimum of 18 credits in KIN/HLED upper division coursework; and minimum 2.75 GPA.
  • 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. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above.
  • 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.