ESS-742 Methods of Healthful Living Ed (3 credit hours)
Study of the role health and physical education plays in child development, school curriculum, and society. Prospective teachers will learn basic knowledge, skills, and dispositions in the fields of health and physical education to allow them to prepare developmentally appropriate lessons using the Healthful Living Curriculum. Course includes observations and teaching experiences in a school setting during school hours.

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FN-124 Principles of Food (3 credit hours)

The scientific principles of food selection and preparation. Two lectures and four hours of laboratory each week. Lab fee requirement. Corequisite: FN-126.

FN-126 Principles of Food Laboratory (1 credit hour)

A introductory laboratory designed for students with interest in pursuing a major in foods and nutrition or family and consumer sciences. Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate the principles of foods considered in FN-124. Topics include protein denaturation/coagulation, chemical and biological leavening, and supersaturated sugars. Meets three hours per week. Corequisite: FN-124.

FN-227 Introductory Nutrition (3 credit hours)

Basic principles of human nutrition with emphasis on nutrients, factors which affect their utilization in the human body, and the significance of application in diets for individuals and groups.

  

FN 670 – Practicum in Nutrition (3 credit hours)

A supervised field experience with an organization, agency, business or other entity in the field of foods and nutrition or an applied project. Students will meet with a faculty supervisor to design a suitable field experience and establish measurable objectives and learning outcomes to be achieved at the conclusion of the course. Prerequisites: FN 610, FN 611 or FN 612, FN 620, FN 621, FCS 645, and permission of graduate advisor.

FN 675 – Topics in Foods, Nutrition, and Dietetics: Seasonal Food Preservation (3 credit hours)

Advanced study of a variety of current, new, and/or controversial topics in the field of foods, nutrition, and dietetics. Prerequisite: permission of graduate advisor.

 

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HED-200 Responding to Emergencies (2 credit hours)

A course designed to prepare students with knowledge and skills to administer immediate care to victims of injuries and sudden illness. Students who successfully complete the course will receive American Red Cross Certification. Course fee assessed.

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PED-124 Strength Training (1 credit hour)
An introduction to strength training with emphasis on the basic principles of exercise, and safe and effective training techniques.

PED-125 Aquatic Fitness (1 credit hour)
A water aerobics course with emphasis on improving cardiovascular fitness through movement exercise in the water to music. Must be able to swim two lengths of the pool to enroll in this course.

PED-126 Muscle Strength and Stretch (1 credit hour)
An introduction to a variety of exercises to increase muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility using resistance bands and tubes, fit balls, free weights and medicine balls.

PED-127 Conditioning (1 credit hour)

A course designed to provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills necessary for safe and effective strength training and cardiovascular conditioning. Students will have access to strength machines and free weights, as well as cardiovascular equipment such as stationary bikes, climbers, treadmills and elliptical trainers.

PED-128 Walk, Jog, Run for Health & Fitness (1 credit hour)

A course designed to provide students with a functional understanding of the health-related fitness components and their effect on daily living and long-term health. Discussion of health risks, nutritional

factors and principles of exercise are included. Emphasis is on walking, jogging and running activities as a means of improving health related fitness, also stresses setting long-term goals to change or maintain wellness.

PED-129 Pilates (1 credit hour)

A course designed to strengthen core musculature and increase flexibility. Specific attention is given to safe and effective balance, breathing, and posture.

PED-140 Archery (1 credit hour)

Instruction in target shooting with bow and arrows, safety precautions, equipment use, scoring, and terminology. Recommended for all skill levels.

PED-148 Yoga (1 credit hour)

This course provides a foundation for beginners. Students learn warm-up and breathing exercises, as well as basic Yoga asanas. Particular attention is given to exploring the internal support for external alignment and posture.

 

Term	Section Name	Title	Faculty	Cred.	Bldg.	Rm.	Days	Start Time	End Time
Full Summer	FN-670-A	Practicum in Nutrition	Landis	3	SELF SCHED
Full Summer	FN-675-A	Topics: Seasonal Food Preservation	Fisher	3
First Six Week	FN-124-A	Principles of Food (Hybrid course)	Fisher	3
First Six Week	FN-126-A	Principles of Food Lab (Hybrid course)	Fisher	1
First Three Week	ESS-742-A	Methods of Healthful Living	Little	3	WSP	13	MTWHF	8:00 AM	10:50 AM
First Three Week	HED-200-A	Responding to Emergencies	Wray	2	WSP	13	MTWHF	1:00 PM	2:50 PM
First Three Week	PED-124-A	Strength Training	Malley	1	WSP	30	MTWHF	1:00 PM	2:20 PM
First Three Week	PED-128-A	Walk, Jog, Run for Health & Fitness	Little	1	OUT	TRACK	MTWHF	11:30 AM	12:50 PM
First Three Week	PED-129-A	Pilates	Drury-Rohner	1	WSP	001	MTWHF	1:00 PM	2:20 PM
First Three Week	PED-140-A	Archery	Wray	1	WSPA	114	MTWHF	11:30 AM	12:50 PM
Second Three Week	PED-125-A	Aquatic Fitness	Wray	1	WSP	11	MTWHF	1:00 PM	2:20 PM
Second Three Week	PED-127-A	Conditioning	Wray	1	WSP	30	MTWHF	1:00 PM	2:20 PM
Second Three Week	PED-148-A	Yoga	Colwell-Waber	1	WSP	13	MTWHF	11:30 AM	12:50 PM
Third Three Week	FN-227-A	Introductory Nutrition	Landis	3	MAR	125	MTWHF	8:30 AM	11:20 AM
Third Three Week	PED-126-A	Muscle Strength and Stretch	Drury-Rohner	1	WSP	013	MTWHF	11:30 AM	12:50 PM

 

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