| EHS 105. | Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 credit | ||
| Combines the required proficiencies of a level one student with a clinical field experience. | ||
| EHS 106. | Clinical Experience in Athletic Training II | |
| 1 credit | ||
| EHS 105 or Permission | ||
| Combines the required proficiencies of a level one student with a clinical field experience. | ||
| EHS 110. | Beginning Tennis | |
| 1 credit | $3 | |
| EHS 112. | Beginning Golf | |
| 1 credit | $4 | |
| EHS 118. | Racquetball | |
| 1 credit | $4 | |
| EHS 130. | Beginning and Advanced Beginning Swimming | |
| 1 credit | ||
| EHS 131. | Advanced Beginning/ Intermediate Swimming | |
| 1 credit | ||
| EHS 150. | Fitness for Life | |
| 1 credit | ||
| Introduction to lifetime activities for physical fitness and cardiovascular health; includes fitness testing and personalized exercise prescription. | ||
| EHS 154. | Conditioning | |
| 1 credit | ||
| EHS 156. | Strength Training | |
| 1 credit | ||
| EHS 157. | Aerobic Exercise | |
| 1 credit | $35 | |
| EHS 160. | Independent Individual Activity | |
| 1 credit | ||
| Permission | ||
| EHS 165. | Independent Group Activity | |
| 1 credit | ||
| Designed for a group of students to contract for a specific goal-centered learning experience. Goals, activities and means of evaluation must be detailed with the instructor. | ||
| EHS 200. | Lifeguarding | |
| 2 credits | ||
| Fundamentals of lifeguarding. Satisfactory completion of this course qualifies student for American Red Cross lifeguarding certification. | ||
| EHS 201. | Water Safety Instruction | |
| 2 credits | ||
| Advanced Life Saving Certificate | ||
| EHS 205. | Clinical Experience in Athletic Training III | |
| 1 credit | ||
| EHS 106 or Permission | ||
| Combines the required proficiencies of a level two student with a clinical field experience. | ||
| EHS 206. | Clinical Experience in Athletic Training IV | |
| 1 credit | ||
| EHS 205 or Permission | ||
| Combines the required proficiencies of a level two student with a clinical field experience. | ||
| EHS 210. | Health Careers Seminar | |
| 2 credits | ||
| Examination of current information and practices relating to human health. Includes discussions, independent research, on-campus presentations by invited professionals, and off-campus visits to observe health practices, services, agencies and businesses. Pass/fail only. | ||
| EHS 212. | Physiology of Aging (NS-1) | |
| 4 credits | ||
| BIO 121 | ||
| Study of the physiological changes accompanying the aging process. Focuses on both the natural aging process and diseases that are a consequence of aging. Emphasis on lifestyle modification and aging. | ||
| EHS 214. | Faith and Physiology (NS-1) | |
| 4 credits | ||
| Critically evaluate the evidence suggesting a link between spirituality and health outcomes. Students are introduced to the scientific method, the current debate on science and religion, as well as basic understandings of the putative physiological basis for the observed connection. Larger questions of mind-body connections are addressed through extensive laboratory experiences. Intended for non-science majors. Laboratory. | ||
| EHS 215. | Human Structure and Function (NS-1) | |
| 4 credits | ||
| Provides basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on applications to health and medicine. Intended for non-science majors and may not count toward an EHS Major or Minor. Students who have taken EHS 226 or BIO 207 should not take this course. Laboratory. | ||
| EHS 220. | Nutrition (NS-1) | |
| 4 credits | ||
| Introduction to human nutrition including identification, function and food sources of required nutrients. Application of principles of normal nutrition to special issues (e.g., physical performance, obesity, pathology.) | ||
| EHS 221. | First Aid and CPR | |
| 2 credits | ||
| Introduction to basic first aid and CPR. Satisfactory completion of this course qualifies student for American Red Cross Certificate. | ||
| EHS 222. | Principles of Athletic Training | |
| 4 credits | $15 | |
| EHS 221 | ||
| Introduction to the general principles of athletic injuries. | ||
| EHS 223. | Women's Health Seminar | |
| 2 credits | ||
| Develops an understanding of the factors that define illness or well-being in women's health. Emphasis on students as pursuers of contemporary issues in women's health. | ||
| EHS 224. | Substance Use and Abuse (NS-1) | |
| 4 credits | ||
| BIO 121 | ||
| An introductory analysis of the physiological, pharmacological, psychological and sociological aspects of substance use and abuse. Emphasis on the biological basis for drug action, tolerance development, physical and psychological dependence, as well as addictive behaviors will provide students with an understanding of key physiological and biochemical concepts. | ||
| EHS *225-*226. | Human Physiology (NS-1) | |
| 4 credits each | ||
| BIO 121; EHS 225 before 226 | ||
| Study of physiological functions of the human body and the relationship of systems to the maintenance of homeostatic balance. Includes applications of physiological principles to practical issues in medicine and physical performance. Laboratory. | ||
| EHS 270. | Community Health | |
 |
4 credits | $30 |
| Permission | ||
| A direct application class which provides hands-on experience gathering, entering, analyzing and interpreting actual health data. Students spend two weeks conducting Heart Fairs in eight local school districts with sixth-grade children. During the Heart Fairs, the children are educated and assessed on various heart disease risk factors. | ||
| EHS 271. | Personal and School Health | |
| 2 credits | ||
| EDC 201 and 220 concurrently, or Permission | ||
| Designed to cover topical health content required for state teaching certification and methodology for teaching school health. | ||
| EHS 280. | EHS Seminar | |
| 1 credit | ||
| Junior Standing | ||
| Topics in physiology selected by the instructor. Students expected to give a presentation. | ||
| EHS *303. | Stress Management | |
| 2 credits | ||
| Sophomore Standing | ||
| Investigation of stressors in the work, social and self environments. The physiology of stress and deep relaxation techniques studied as an introduction to life style redesign. | ||
| EHS *305. | Clinical Experience in Athletic Training V | |
| 1 credit | ||
| EHS 206 or Permission | ||
| Combines the required proficiencies of a level three student with a clinical field experience. | ||
| EHS *306. | Clinical Experience in Athletic Training VI | |
| 1 credit | ||
| EHS 305 or Permission | ||
| Combines the required proficiencies of a level three student with a clinical field experience. | ||
| EHS *310. | Introduction to Exercise Science Research | |
|
2 credits | |
| Permission or Junior Standing | ||
| Introduction to the research process. Typically students make a formal research proposal. Students are encouraged to pursue an individual study of a particular subject in Exercise Science. | ||
| EHS *323. | Therapeutic Modalities | |
| 2 credits for EHS majors; 3 credits for ATH majors | ||
| Permission | ||
| Physiological principles and application of various therapeutic modalities utilized in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Laboratory. | ||
| EHS *324. | Therapeutic Exercise | |
| 2 credits for EHS majors; 3 credits for ATH majors | ||
| Permission | ||
| Methods and principles utilized in the rehabilitation of injuries of the physically active. Laboratory. | ||
| EHS *325. | Orthopedic Assessment I | |
| 2 credits for EHS majors; 3 credits for ATH majors | ||
| Permission | ||
| Knowledge and practical application of theory and assessment methods necessary for the recognition of signs and symptoms of upper extremity injuries. Laboratory. | ||
| EHS *326. | Orthopedic Assessment II | |
| 2 credits for EHS majors; 3 credits for ATH majors | ||
| Permission | ||
| Knowledge and practical application of theory and assessment methods necessary for the recognition of signs and symptoms of lower extremity injuries. Laboratory. | ||
| EHS *327. | Physiology of Exercise (NS-1) | |
| 4 credits | $15 | |
| EHS 226 or BIO 207 | ||
| Exploration of the physiological process in relation to exercise in everyday life, and to sports and recreational activities. Laboratory. | ||
| EHS *328. | Human Diseases (NS-1) | |
| 4 credits | ||
| EHS 226, BIO 207 or Permission | ||
| Introduction to the pathophysiologic study of disease in humans. | ||
| EHS *331. | Health Promotion (NS-1) | |
|
4 credits | |
| Junior Standing | ||
| Provides critical information for planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs in the workplace, schools, community or health care setting. | ||
| EHS *334. | Theory and Practice of Individual Sports | |
| 4 credits | $30 | |
| Permission | ||
| Analysis of the skills of badminton, tennis and golf, and methods of instruction unique to each sport. Assumes basic proficiency in each sport. | ||
| EHS *340. | Pharmacology (NS-1) | |
| 4 credits | ||
| EHS 226 or BIO 207 | ||
| Overview of the major concepts of pharmaceutical sciences. Includes the study of basic pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles as related to the major classes of drugs used in the clinical setting today. | ||
| EHS *344. | Human Anatomy (NS-1) | |
| 4 credits | $20 | |
| EHS 226 | ||
| In-depth study of human anatomy with laboratory experience. | ||
| EHS *345. | Biomechanics I | |
| 2 credits | ||
| EHS 344 | ||
| Introduction to the mechanical foundations of human movement with emphasis on applications to sports techniques and activities. Quantitative analysis of static equilibrium, linear and angular motion and relevant external forces. | ||
| EHS *346. | Biomechanics II | |
| 2 credits | ||
| EHS 345 or Permission | ||
| Continuation of EHS 345. Emphasis on experimental procedures in biomechanics and kinesiology. Laboratory. | ||
| EHS *350. | Principles of Coaching for Teachers | |
| 2 credits | ||
| Designed as a variable content course with the subject to be determined on a demand basis. Topics may include basketball, football, soccer, track, volleyball or baseball/softball. | ||
| EHS *380. | Topics in Exercise and Health Science | |
| 1-4 credits | ||
| Designed as a variable topic and credit course which may include adaptive and corrective physical education, injury rehabilitation, environmental physiology and sports medicine. | ||
| EHS *385-*386-*387. | Practicum | |
| 1-4 credits | ||
| Permission | ||
| Designed for off- or on-campus placement combining academic orientation with practical preprofessional experience. Maximum of eight credits. | ||
| EHS *390. | Field Work in EHS/Recreation | |
| 2 credits | ||
| Permission | ||
| EHS *401. | Molecular Aspects of Muscle Physiology (NS-1) | |
|
4 credits | |
| EHS 226 and CHM 115 | ||
| Detailed analysis of recent advances in our understanding of muscle function. Includes basic mechanisms of contraction, neuromuscular control and plasticity/adaption of muscle tissue. Important comparisons between the major muscle types are made. Emphasis placed on understanding these concepts at the molecular level and how these mechanisms translate to overall tissue function. Laboratory. | ||
| EHS *405. | Clinical Experience in Athletic Training VII | |
| 1 credit | ||
| EHS 306 or Permission | ||
| Combines the required proficiencies of a level four student with a clinical field experience. | ||
| EHS *406. | Clinical Experience in Athletic Training VIII | |
| 1 credit | ||
| EHS 405 or Permission | ||
| Combines the required proficiencies of a level four student with a clinical field experience. | ||
| EHS *427. | Administration of Athletic Training | |
| 2 credits | ||
| Permission | ||
| Prepares the athletic training student with the organizational and administrative theories utilized in the management of an athletic training facility. | ||
| EHS *428. | Exercise Testing and Prescription (NS-1) | |
| 4 credits | $20 | |
| EHS 327 | ||
| In-depth study of theoretical bases and applied knowledge required for graded exercise testing and individualized exercise prescription for normal and high risk populations, with emphasis on cardiac patients. Electrocardiograph techniques and interpretation, pharmacological considerations, test data interpretations and emergency procedures are included. Laboratory. | ||
| EHS *430. | Epidemiology (NS-1) | |
| 4 credits | ||
| BIO 121 and Junior Standing, or Permission | ||
| Presents concepts, principles and methods generally used in the surveillance and investigation of heath-related events. | ||
| EHS *499. | Independent Study | |
| 2-4 credits | ||
| Permission | ||
| Research in Exercise and Health Science under the supervision of the Department culminating in a thesis or research project. Open to Majors only. | ||
| EHS *500. | Senior Thesis | |
|
4 credits | |
| Permission | ||
Courses
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Graduate Profile
Robin O’Neill
Graduation: 2007
Major: Exercise and Health Science
Robin O’Neill came to Alma College looking to help people in need — but she discovered that she could help a whole population.
“My senior year I became drawn to a career public health,” the 2007 graduate says. “I became interested in infectious diseases and how and why they are spread.”