HFS 210 – Personal Training

Health and Fitness Science
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the student to the aspects of personal (one- on- one) training. Topics include training systems, marketing, and program development. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate personal training techniques and competencies of same.

HFS 212 – Exercise Programming

Health and Fitness Science
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides information about organizing, scheduling, and implementation of physical fitness programs. Topics include programming for various age groups, competitive activities and special events, and evaluating programs. Upon completion, students should be able to organize and implement exercise activities in a competent manner.

HFS 214 – Health & Fitness Law

Health and Fitness Science
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course is designed to build a greater awareness and understanding of laws and legal issues encountered in the health and fitness industry. Topics include federal/state regulations, historical/current practices, risk management, torts, employment, discrimination, contracts, waivers, health/ fitness screening, client confidentiality, facility safety, equipment liability, and emergency procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to Read More

HFS 218 – Lifestyle Change & Wellness

Health and Fitness Science
Lecture: 3 Lab: 2 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 4
This course introduces health risk appraisals and their application to lifestyle changes. Topics include nutrition, weight control, stress management, and the principles of exercise. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct health risk appraisals and apply behavior modification techniques in a fitness setting.

HIS 111 – World Civilizations l

History
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces world history from the dawn of civilization to the early modern era. Topics include Eurasian, African, American, and Greco-Roman civilizations and Christian, Islamic and Byzantine cultures. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in pre-modern world civilizations. This course has been approved for transfer under Read More

HIS 112 – World Civilizations II

History
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces world history from the early modern era to the present. Topics include the cultures of Africa, Europe, India, China, Japan, and the Americas. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in modern world civilizations. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and Read More

HIS 131 – American History I

History
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a survey of American history from pre-history through the Civil War era. Topics include the migrations to the Americas, the colonial and revolutionary periods, the development of the Republic, and the Civil War. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in early American history. This Read More

HIS 132 – American History II

History
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a survey of American history from the Civil War era to the present. Topics include industrialization, immigration, the Great Depression, the major American wars, the Cold War, and social conflict. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze significant political, socioeconomic, and cultural developments in American history since the Civil War. This Read More

HIT 110 – Intro to Healthcare & HIM

Health Information Technology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces healthcare settings and the Health Information Management (HIM) professional’s role in healthcare delivery systems. Topics include health information management operations in compliance with standards, regulations and accrediting body initiatives; healthcare providers and disciplines; and electronic health records (EHRs). Upon completion, student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of health information management Read More

HIT 112 – Health Law & Ethics

Health Information Technology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers the study of the judicial, legislative, and regulatory standards applicable to health care and health information processes. Topics include legal terminology, confidentiality, privacy, security, access and disclosure of health information, ethical implications, data stewardship, and the integrity of the legal health record. Upon completion, students should be able to apply policies, procedures Read More