Exploration of various rehabilitation professions within the United States health care system, including educational requirements, professional expectations, practice sites, professional ethics, rehabilitation philosophies and inter professional education (IPE). Rehabilitation professions career planning with review of current employment opportunities and workforce trends. Introduction to linguistic and cultural diversity and the influence of socio-cultural factors on the role of health care professionals.

Online student paced instruction in the essentials of medical terminology including word roots, suffixes, prefixes, terms of anatomical orientation, commonly used abbreviations, and medical specialty nomenclature. This course will highlight medical terminology focused on specific body systems and conversational terminology used in health care professions.

• BIOL 104 Human Health

An introduction to the basic scientific principles related to the human body, with a focus on several physiological systems. The basic foundations of principles of physics and chemistry will be discussed specifically in how they help us understand the normal biological functions of these physiologies. In addition, pathologies of these systems will be discussed from a variety of perspectives including current and proposed treatments. These will serve as the vehicle for considering how scientific methodology illuminates issues in both the personal and public arenas. Statistical analysis of effectiveness of treatments will also be included.

• BIOL 106 Principles of Biology

An examination of the nature of science and scientific thinking through an introduction to living organisms and their relationship to the environment. Biostatistics, biodiversity and ecological processes will be covered.

A regional approach to the study of human structure. Emphasis is on the basic structural organization of the human body, underlying anatomical principles and the anatomical details appropriate for allied health students. Laboratory work in identifying anatomical structures in humans. Emphasis on musculoskeletal, circulatory and nervous systems.

An introduction to human nutrition and metabolism. This course will equip students to understand how nutrients are absorbed and transported throughout the body to support optimal health throughout the life cycle. Course topics will introduce weight control, performance nutrition, eating disorders, and common issues in nutrition, the professional role of dietitians and scope of practice boundaries.

An introduction to the basic principles of human physiology. Emphasis is on the basic functional mechanisms operating at the cellular, organ and system levels as well as the integrative control process that regulate each system. Laboratory work supplements the investigation of the systems covered.

Orthopedic assessment of injury and pathology of the upper and lower extremity. Emphasis will be placed on the components of the comprehensive orthopedic clinical evaluation and diagnosis including history, inspection, palpation, functional testing, and special evaluation techniques. Proper documentation of clinical findings is also addressed and practiced.

A broad overview of the basic theory and principles of general and inorganic chemistry. Topics include bonding theories, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics, acids and bases, and 49 nuclear chemistry.

Emphasizes organic and biological aspects of chemistry. Lectures cover bonding, structure, reactions, and naming of organic and biologically important molecules. Applications of organic chemistry to life sciences, industry and the home are stressed.

In this course we study and apply theory and research in developmental psychology across the life-span. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of physical, cognitive, and social aspect of development from conception to old age, death and dying.

A survey of the therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation techniques commonly employed in orthopedic health care and other rehabilitation settings. Theory, indications and contraindications for use, practical application of current medical modalities, and restoration of flexibility, strength, endurance, and functional ability following injury of orthopedic injuries are addressed.

A course investigating the various physiological adaptations which occur in the human body because of physical activity. The functions of various organs and systems involved in these adaptations will be reviewed. Commonly used physical training techniques and the physiological bases for their use are presented. Laboratory experience in collection and analysis of human physiological responses to both acute and chronic exercise.

An introduction to statistical techniques used in the social and natural sciences. Topics include: graphical and numerical summaries of data; sampling and experimental design; elementary probability; binomial, uniform, normal, Student’s T, and chi-squared distributions; hypothesis tests and confidence intervals for means and proportions, ANOVA and linear regression. Statistical software is introduced during weekly lab sessions in DATA 210L. Students are expected to be proficient in using computer applications and the campus network.

The scientific study of the causes (etiology), symptoms (diagnosis) and treatment of various forms of psychopathology. Topics include a review of anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, personality disorders and childhood disorders

Management and leadership techniques for diverse careers in health and physical activity programs are presented. Topics include program design and evaluation, fiscal administration, risk management, human resources, public relations, facility design and other relevant issues.

Work experience around health, fitness, or wellness. This experience links classroom instruction to actual career responsibilities. The student is supervised by a professional employed by the specific agency. Open only to juniors and seniors.

• College Physics: PHYS 111/L (4cr)
• Biomechanics or Kinesiology: EXSC 345 (3cr)