HEA 101 - Health and Society

This course explores societal health issues through interdisciplinary perspectives.  Social, political, and economic aspects of health promotion, factors related to social justice, and the controversy behind health legislation are each explored.  Select issues include teen pregnancy, obesity, gun control, drug abuse, tobacco control, birth control, access to health care, gay and lesbian rights, abortion, violence and abusive behavior, and death and dying. Every semester. Credit: 2

	HEA 102 - Professional Preparation for Exercise Instruction
	The course prepares students with the necessary information and skills to facilitate exercise activities in a group setting.  Experiences include practical application and exploration of various activities within the fitness field. (Pass/Fail only) Every Semester.                                Credit: 2

	HEA 103 - Theory and Practice for the Personal Training
	The course prepares students with the necessary information and skills to design and implement individualized exercise programs and to sit for a Personal Trainer Certification exam. Experiences include practical application as well as theory and practice. (Pass/Fail option)  Every Semester. Credit: 4

HEA 104 - Self Defense

Defending oneself is an interaction between the self, a possible threat, and the situation or location. Students learn techniques to assess and manage risk, strategies to diffuse common threatening situations, and skills in communication and negotiation. Students also learn and practice maneuvers and skills derived from jujitsu and karate which can be used for self defense when other options have failed. (Pass/Fail option) Every year. Credit: 2

HEA 120 - Emergency Medical Response/Principles and Practices I

This course focuses on the ability to recognize the need for an early response to medical emergencies, and the application of secondary preventive skills during a critical time while awaiting the arrival of professional assistance. Content covers the assessment of vital signs of a victim and the ability to identify medical emergencies that merit the use of CPR, bleeding and wound management, bandaging, splinting, shock, allergic reactions, environmental emergencies, and personal protective equipment. Every semester. Credit: 2

HEA 121 - Emergency Medical Response/Principles and Practices II

This course focuses on the ability to recognize the need for an early response to medical emergencies, and the application of secondary preventative skills during a critical time while awaiting the arrival of professional assistance. Content covers pediatric emergencies, head and spinal injuries, chest, pelvic and abdominal injuries, bone, joint and muscle injuries, medical emergencies, and rescuing and moving victims. Upon completion of this course, the student will obtain First Aid and CPR certification. Prerequisite(s): HEA 120 (PassFail option) Every Semester. Credit: 2

	HEA 123 - Introduction to Community Health
	This course serves as introduction to community health education and the coordinating network of health service organizations.  Theory and practice of health education and national competency areas for the Certified Health Education Specialist are evaluated in occupational settings such as school, worksite, hospital-based, government and voluntary-based health agencies. Every semester. Credit: 4

	HEA 141 - Introductory Nutrition
	A study of basic principles in nutrition and their relationship to health and well being. Focus will be on the needs of individuals throughout the life cycle in highly industrialized and emerging cultures world wide. Discussions will include social, political and ethical issues. Every semester Credit: 2

	HEA 142 - Nutrition and Ecological Concerns
	A study of the ecological factors surrounding food production and food consumption world wide.  Discussions will include land use, animal and plant production, and social and cultural issues involved with food choices.  The role of the production of non-food foods and highly-processed foods will be reviewed. Every year. Credit: 2

	HEA 143 - Nutrition and Obesity
	A study of the world-wide obesity epidemic. Focus will be on the underlying physiology of the "old human" in an industrialized world. Discussions will include the role of industrialization, social change, technology and human greed. Every year. Credit: 2

	HEA 144 - Nutrition Care for Children
	Study of nutritional needs for growth and development, emphasizing the nutritional needs of pregnant women, pregnant adolescents, infants, young children, and adolescents.  Application of knowledge in practical settings:  Women, Infants, Children, Feeding Program, Head Start centers; day care centers; and child health agencies. Every semester Credit: 2

HEA 200 - Athletic Injuries: Prevention and Emergency Response

This course is designed specifically for coaches to prepare them to recognize the need for prevention of athletic injuries and an early response to athletic injuries and possible medical emergencies.  The course will utilize the American Sport Education Program (ASEP), the ASEP Sport First Aid textbook and ASEP certification. Class topics will include prevention and care of athletic injuries including training room procedures, taping and other related athletic training duties. Prerequisite(s): PEC 100, BIO 150N. Every year, Credit: 4

	HEA 210 - Environmental Health
	Students investigate human ecology from an interdisciplinary perspective, emphasizing the mutual dependence of human health and environmental sustainability. Maine, national, and international environmental health issues are studied by examining technologies, resource use, energy production, public policy, and stewardship.  Prerequisite(s): HEA 123. Every year. CCP Credit: 4

	HEA 211 - Substance Abuse Prevention
	Examines the use, misuse, and abuse of chemicals and explores alternatives to their usage. Substance abuse prevention analyzed in depth and a variety of prevention strategies and activities are examined. Every semester. Credit: 2

	HEA 212 - Stress Management
	Variety of stress management techniques presented and opportunities for life-style examination and group support provided. Every semester. Credit: 2

	HEA 231 - Child and Adolescent Health
	A study of human development and preventable health problems afflicting children and adolescents, with special focus on education and health promotion interventions.  Topics include communicable disease, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, obesity, asthma, diabetes, and teen pregnancy. Every semester. Credit: 2

HEA 241 - Nutrition and Exercise

This course will examine the different physiological relationships between nutrition and exercise. Emphasis is placed on the body's metabolic response to a wide range of stresses that occur in different sports, at different intensities, and within different environments. Macro and micronutrients and their respective roles in energy production and the development of improved athletic performance are discussed in detail. In addition, this course will study those methods of assessing an athlete's nutritional needs and status. (Prerequisite(s): HEA 141. Every year. Credit: 4

	HEA 242 - Food and Culture
	A study of the complex web of factors which have forged patterns of food behavior and eating in different cultures throughout history.  Discussions will include the religious, social, economic, geographic and ethical factors which contribute to food choices world wide. Every two years. CCP Credit: 4

HEA 250 - Women's Health

This course is an examination of women's health issues across the life span, as well as the range of treatments and healing modalities available both in the traditional medical system and from other providers. Students will examine the identification and labeling of health and disease issues as well as the impact of power and gender differentials in the delivery of care. Every two years. Credit: 2

	HEA 251 - Men's Health
	This course will investigate the relationship between male lifestyle characteristics and disease.  Topics include:  male specific cancers, anger management, dietary prevention, stress reduction techniques, behavioral adaptation, and the influence of male role modeling in modern society. Every year. Credit: 2

	HEA 262 - Human Sexuality
	Human sexuality throughout the life span is explored through holistic and interdisciplinary perspectives. Controversial issues surrounding multiculturalism are researched. Content will study the content and application of sexuality education for individuals and communities. This course is cross-listed with Women's Studies. Every semester Credit: 2

	HEA 277 - Topics in Health
	Topics and practices related to health and health education as selected by program. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Every semester. Credit: 2-4

HEA 296 - Practicum in Community Health Education

As a 90-hour practicum experience in Community Health Education, HEA 296 should be taken early on in the academic program to ensure knowledge and application of national-level professional competencies well embedded within subsequent major coursework. This community learning experience entails exposure to a variety of resource people and numerous professional opportunities within the field of community health (i.e., community health centers, state government, voluntary organizations, private and public worksite corporations, etc.). Prerequisite(s): HEA 123 and permission of instructor. (Pass/Fail option) Every semester. Credit: 4

	HEA 297 - Independent Study in Health Education
	An opportunity for students majoring in health sciences to initiate and implement health-related study or research in accordance with scientific procedures and under the supervision of appropriate faculty members. Prerequisite(s): HEA 123 or equivalent background, and permission of instructor. Every semester. Credit: 1-4

HEA 303 - Physiology of Exercise

This class critically examines the effects of physiological responses and adaptations to exercise by selective populations, such as the elderly, children, women, and persons with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. Development of individualized fitness and testing programs for special populations will be implemented through a formal service-learning project. Prerequisite(s): BIO 150N, HEA 241. Every year. Credit: 4

	HEA 310 - Principles of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
	This is a methods course in which students learn principles and practices for the delivery of health promotion and health education services to individuals, families and communities. Surveillance, service delivery, and health infrastructure issues in the United States are examined, as well as similar problems in developing countries. Prerequisite(s): HEA 123. Every year. CCP Credit: 4

	HEA 341 - Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism
	A study of the biochemistry of nutrients and the metabolic function of each in health and disease.  Food composition and its relationship to digestion, absorption and utilization will also be studied. Prerequisite(s): HEA 141. Every two years. Credit: 4

HEA 350 - Principles of Epidemiology

This course is an introduction to the history and methods of epidemiology, with examples from U.S. and international disease outbreaks as well as injury and prevention data. Students will follow ongoing disease investigations as well as independently collect and analyze data, using software in the public domain. Students will refine skills in research, technical writing, and the use of information technology. Prerequisite(s): HEA 123. Every semester. Credit: 4

	HEA 377 - Topics in Health
	Topics and practices related to health and health education as selected by program. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Every semester Credit: 2-4

HEA 411 - Health Education Planning

As an academic capstone experience, this course addresses all seven of the national competencies of a Certified Health Education Specialist. Applies a theoretical model for program planning through the implementation of a service learning project in the community. Methods of conducting a needs assessment, budgeting, rallying resources, media advocacy, and process, product, and impact evaluation strategies are followed. Prerequisite(s): HEA 123, HEA 296. Every semester. Credit: 4

	HEA 477 - Topics in Health
	Topics and practices related to health and health education as selected by program. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Every semester. Credit: 2-4

HEA 495 - Field Experience in Community Health

This service learning experience incorporates national competencies of a Certified Health Education Specialist. Through a community placement, the student will work 600 contact hours (40 hours per week for 15 weeks) in the practice of health education. This field experience will be under the co-supervision of university faculty and participating agency personnel. Prerequisite(s): HEA 123, HEA 296, HEA 411 and permission of instructor. Every semester. Credit: 4-16