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  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 year.



Credit: 2

  HEA 102 - Group Fitness Instructor Training

HEA 102 prepares students with the necessary training, information and skills to instruct exercise activities in a group setting. Experiences include practical application and exploration of a variety of activities and related principles (Adhering to AFAA Guidelines - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America). Examples of activities include: circuit training, aquatics, Pilates, step/kick/Zumba choreography and more. Every fall.



Credit: 2

  HEA 120 - Emergency Medical Response/Principles and Practices
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 including chest, pelvic, abdominal and musculoskeletal injuries in adults and children that merit the use of CPR, bleeding and wound management, bandaging, splinting and personal protective equipment. Based upon grades and successful completion of this course, the student may earn First Aid and CPR certification. Every semester.


Credit: 4

  HEA 123 - Introduction to Community Health

This course serves as introduction to the unique discipline of Community Health Education. Theory and practice of health education and national competencies for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) are evaluated in occupational settings such as school, worksite, health care and community health. The relationship between coordinating networks, health service organizations, government, and voluntary-based health agencies are examined. This course provides students with the knowledge required to: assess individual and community needs for health education; conduct evaluation and research related to health education; serve as a health education resource person; and communicate and advocate for health and health education. Every semester.



Credit: 4

  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 spring. 



Credit: 4

  HEA 203 - Theory and Practice for the Personal Trainer

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 spring.



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. Every year.



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 218 - Health Communications and Theory

Students practice health communications: oral, written, and electronic (health literacy, motivational interviewing, professional presentations, community counseling, press releases, publications, reports, web design, list serve membership and management). Students study theories of behavior change at the intrapersonal, interpersonal and community/organizational levels. Students learn and demonstrate the following discipline-specific competencies: assess individual and community needs for health education, implement health education strategies, interventions and programs, serve as a health education resource person, communicate and advocate for health and health education. Prerequisite(s): HEA 123. Every semester.



Credit: 4

  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 fall.



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. Every year.



Credit: 4

  HEA 243 - Nutrition and Obesity

An analytical study of the world-wide obesity epidemic. Focus will be on the underlying physiology of the "old human" in an industrialized world. Discussions will enable students to apply a synthesis of information from a variety of sources to evaluate the role of industrialization, social change, technology and human greed. Every semester.



Credit: 2

  HEA 244 - 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. A synthesis and analysis of a variety of sources will be used in the application concepts in practical settings: Women, Infants, Children, Feeding Program, Head Start centers; day care centers; and child health agencies. Every semester.



Credit: 2

  HEA 245 - Nutrition and Ecological Concerns

An analytical study of the ecological factors surrounding food production and food consumption worldwide. Discussions will include the synthesis of information about 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 analyzed. Every semester.



Credit: 2

  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 year.



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 260 - Public Health Biology

This course combines the field of public/community health with biology. The course will focus on understanding how and why manifestations of a disease occur and it will incorporate this knowledge into public health decision-making to design interventions. Students will gain a clear understanding of various disease conditions and how to identify critical points at which the diseases could either be prevented or interrupted. Infectious, nutritional, metabolic, genetic, and environmental risks and the impact of such risks on various organ systems are thoroughly examined. This course will apply the scientific clinical foundation to the practice of public health through case studies, exercises, and discussion. This course does not have any prerequisites and students from different majors can take this course. It also does not have a lab. Every two years.



Credit: 4

  HEA 262 - Human Sexuality

Human sexuality throughout the life span is explored through holistic and interdisciplinary perspectives. Controversial issues surrounding multiculturalism are researched. Students 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. Varies. 



Credit: 2-4

  HEA 296 - Practicum in Community Health Education

This service learning experience is coordinated in a community health setting and is arranged by the student, facilitated by the health faculty. Students will attend approximately 27 hours of in-class orientation, and a minimum of 60 contact hours (approximately 6 hours per week for 10 weeks) in the field. Students experience first-hand the practices of health education in a variety of settings, including schools, worksites, health care and community settings. Students will plan and administer health education strategies, interventions and programs, serve as a health education resource person, and communicate and advocate for health and health education in accordance with generally accepted discipline standards. Students must pass the required criminal history record check prior to serving in their practicum placement. The process of applying for the record check is included in the course curriculum. Prerequisite(s): HEA 123 or permission of instructor. (Pass/Fail Only)  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. Varies.



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. This course provides students with the opportunity to learn and demonstrate the following competencies: assess individual and community needs for health education; plan and implement health education strategies, interventions and programs; conduct evaluation and research related to health education; and serve as a health education resource person. Prerequisite(s): HEA 123 and HEA 218, For students in HIS: HEA 123; or permission of instructor. Every year.



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. This course provides students with the opportunity to learn and demonstrate the following competencies: assess individual and community needs for health education; conduct evaluation and research related to health education; and serve as a health education resource person. Prerequisite(s): HEA 123 and MAT 120M and HEA 218; for students in HIS: HEA 123 and MAT 120M; or permission of instructor. Every year.



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. Varies.



Credit: 2-4

  HEA 397 - 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. Varies.



Credit: 1-4

  HEA 410 - Resource Management and Grant Writing

This course familiarizes students with resource attainment, allocation and management. Students will explore funding sources, both public and private, and learn ethical guidelines surrounding health education and health promotion. Practical management skills such as budgeting, contracting, and grant-writing will be developed. This course provides students with the opportunity to learn and demonstrate the following discipline-specific competencies: assessing individual and community needs; planning, implementing and administering health education strategies, interventions and programs; evaluating research related to health education; and serving as a health education resource person. Prerequisite(s): HEA 123 and HEA 296; for students in HIS: HEA 123. Every semester.               



Credit: 4

  HEA 411 - Planning for Health Promotion

As an academic capstone experience, this course addresses all seven of the national competencies of a Certified Health Education Specialist. This course 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. Students will: assess individual and community needs for health education; plan, implement and administer health education strategies, interventions and programs; conduct evaluation and research related to health education; and serve as a health education resource person; and communicate and advocate for health and health education. Prerequisite(s):  HEA 123 and HEA 296, and permission of instructor. 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. Varies.



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 course provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate the following competencies: assess individual and community needs for health education; plan, implement and administer health education strategies, interventions and programs; conduct evaluation and research related to health education; and serve as a health education resource person; and communicate and advocate for health and health education. This field experience will be under the co-supervision of university faculty and participating agency personnel. Students must pass the required criminal history record check prior to registering for the course.Prerequisite(s): HEA 123 and HEA 296 and HEA 411, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better prior to enrollment in HEA 495, and permission of instructor. (Pass/Fail only.) Every semester.



Credit: 4-16

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