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Senate Document Number
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Date of Senate Approval
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Statement of Faculty Senate Action:
Addition
of Major in Health and Wellness Promotion;
Changes
to Dance Minor, Sports Medicine Minor,
and Health and Wellness Promotion Minor
Effective Date: Fall 2005
Delete: On pgs.
123-128, the entire section for Health and Fitness (HF)
Add: On
pg. 123, in place of deleted entry:
Health and Wellness (HW) and Health and Wellness Promotion (HWP)
Associate Professor Ray (Chair); Lecturers Cornish, Fox,
Pritchett, Schrader, Torbett, White
The Department of Health and Wellness offers diverse
and flexible programs designed to help students live healthier and more
balanced and meaningful lives. Students may choose to major or minor in Health
and Wellness Promotion and pursue careers in worksite wellness, hospital-based
wellness programs, community health centers, retirement and nursing home
wellness programs, commercial and not for-profit health, fitness, and
recreation centers, and other related areas. Students who receive a B.S. with a
major in Health and Wellness Promotion may choose to pursue graduate and/or
professional studies in Health Promotion, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition,
Health Education, Gerontology, Public Health, Medicine and other health-related
professional programs. Students interested in graduate school should be aware
of additional course work required for admission to these programs that may not
be required for the Health and Wellness Promotion major. Pre-medicine students
may choose any major and should contact the Pre-Health Professions Program
Coordinator for additional information.
The Health and Wellness Department also offers minors
in Dance and Sports Medicine, and offers a Pre-Health Professions Program. The
minor in Dance provides students the opportunity to acquire and refine the
technical skills necessary to realize the broadest possible range of movement
options, develop their own capacity for expression through dance, understand
the connections among the various fields of study involved with dance
production, acquire experience as teachers, performers and choreographers and
prepare for advanced study in Dance and other related arts. The minor in Sports
Medicine places an emphasis on the treatment and prevention of athletic and
movement-related injuries. In addition, the Sports Medicine minor provides
background for graduate study in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, and other
health sciences. The Pre-Health Professions Program provides numerous
opportunities for students to learn more about the broad array of health care
career options and assists them in successfully preparing for graduate or
professional program admissions.
Major in Health and Wellness Promotion
In
the liberal arts tradition, the major in Health and Wellness Promotion is an
interdisciplinary program that prepares students to provide educational,
informational, and support services to populations affected by health hazards,
or who are at risk for chronic diseases, particularly preventable diseases
related to lifestyle. The program includes instruction in health promotion
publicity, public relations, personal wellness coaching/counseling, health
promotion campaign management, preparation of health promotion teaching aids
and instructional materials, and applications to specific public health
problems and campaign audiences. The curriculum emphasizes multi-level programs
aimed at the promotion of fitness and healthy lifestyles, prevention of
childhood and adult obesity, HIV/STD prevention, substance abuse prevention,
worksite and senior wellness programming, developing cultural competence, and
achieving racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic health parity.
I. Required
courses in the major— 25 hours: HWP
153, 154 or 155; 182, 225, 253, 310, 325, 380, 420, 459.
II. Required
courses outside the major— 23 hours including BIOL 223 or 338; PSYC 320; SOC 221,
312; STAT 185; and
a minimum of 6 additional hours selected from the following: HWP 322, 330, 499; BIOL 108; ENVR 130, 336;
MMAS 121; MGMT 220, 320, 350, 357, 421, 453; PHIL 213, 303, 309, 313; PSYC 102,
200, 225, 307, 344; SOC 100, 223, 225, 260, 302, 335, 362, 402, 420. Special
Topics courses may be substituted with written permission from the program
director. Students are encouraged to take BIOL 105 to fulfill the ILS Lab
Science requirement.
III. Other
departmental requirements – Major, oral and computer competencies are
demonstrated by successful completion of HWP 459 with a grade of C or better.
During HWP 459, students will again complete the health risk appraisal and
battery of assessments that were required at the time of declaring the major. A
comparison between the baseline and this senior assessment, along with an
evaluation from each student’s lifestyle coach (advisor) will be factored into
demonstration of competency.
Declaration of Major in Health and
Wellness Promotion
Students
are prepared, supported, and expected to serve as healthy lifestyle role
models. Declaring a major in Health and Wellness Promotion requires the student
to
complete
a health risk appraisal and a battery of assessments to establish baseline
measures related to personal health and wellness. Advisors serve as lifestyle
coaches
and use these collected data to work with students to develop reasonable
personal health and wellness plans to be followed during their course of study
(wellness plans are adjusted for age and special needs). Before
declaring a major, students must satisfy the LANG 120 requirement.
Minor in Health and Wellness Promotion
23 hours, including: BIOL 223 or 338; one course from
HWP 153, 154 or 155; HWP 182, 225, 253, 325, 420; SOC 221 or 312. Students are encouraged to take BIOL
105 to fulfill the ILS Lab Science requirement.
Minor in Dance
22
hours including: DAN 130, 215, 250, 310, 331, 345; completion of one of the
following sequences: DAN 135, 235, 335; or 137, 237, 337; or 138, 238, 338; and
6 additional hours from the electives below. Students must choose courses from
at least 2 of the 3 elective areas to complete the minor requirements. Special
Topics courses may be substituted with written permission from the program
director.
Technique Electives
Students
may choose any technique class not chosen for the required sequence in dance.
DAN 230 African Dance
II (2)
HW 111 Pilates (1)
HW 131 Yoga (1)
HW 132 Tai Chi (1)
Related
Arts Electives
DAN 231 Dance and Drumming (1)
DRAM 103 Voice
Production (1)
DRAM 105 Theatre
Practicum (1)
DRAM 111 Introduction to Acting I (3)
DRAM 121 Elements of Production I (3)
DRAM 123 Design
Interaction (3)
DRAM 325 Costuming (3)
MUSC 101 Class
Piano I (2)
MUSC 103 Class Guitar
I (2)
MUSC 105 Class Voice I (2)
Dance in
Context Electives
DAN 260 African
Dance Repertory (2)
DAN 261 Jazz
Dance Repertory (2)
DAN 262 Modern
Dance Repertory (2)
DAN 263 Ballet
Repertory (2)
DAN 320 Composition II (2)
DAN 341 Teaching
Dance (2)
HWP 322 Kinesiology
Minor in Sports Medicine
19 hours distributed as follows: HW 220, 320, 321, 421;
HWP 322, 420. Students who minor in Sports Medicine are encouraged to take HWP
153, 154, or 155 to meet the Integrative Liberal Studies requirement for Health
and Wellness.
Elective Skill Development Options (Grading is S/U except for DAN
courses)
Only four semester hours of fitness development and/or
elective skills courses can be used within the 120 semester hours for a degree.
Fall and/or Spring.
DAN 130 African Dance I
(1)
DAN 135 Jazz I (1)
DAN 137 Modern Dance I (1)
DAN 138 Ballet I (1)
HW 100 Introduction to
Rock Climbing (1)
HW 101 Hiking, Camping and Orienteering (1)
HW 102 Beginning Kayaking (1)
HW 103 Mountain Biking (1)
HW 105 Beginning Volleyball (1)
HW 111 Pilates (1)
HW 113 Racquetball (1)
HW 115 Beginning Tennis (1)
HW 121 Basketball (1)
HW 122 Water Aerobics (1)
HW 123 Aerobics
(1)
HW 124 Weight Training (1)
HW 125 Kickboxing (1)
HW 126 Beginning Swimming (1)
HW 127 Jogging and Aerobic Walking (1)
HW 131 Tai Chi (1)
HW 132 Yoga (1)
HW 133 Meditation (1)
HW 171-6 Special Topics in Health and Wellness (1-6)
The
following courses require successful completion of the specific activity
beginning-level course or permission of the instructor.
HW 200 Intermediate Rock Climbing (1)
HW 205 Intermediate Volleyball (1)
HW 215 Intermediate Tennis (1)
HW 226 Intermediate Swimming (1)
HW 271-6 Special
Topics in Health and Wellness (1-6)
Courses in Dance (DAN)
.
130 African Dance I (1)
Traditional
dances of
135 Jazz
I (1)
Historical survey of vernacular dance in the
from the 1800’s through contemporary social/street
dance. The legacy of vernacular dance in
the evolution of Concert Jazz Dance will be examined. No
previous dance training necessary. Fall.
137 Modern
Dance I (1)
Introduction
to Cunningham, Graham and Limon techniques--three of the major techniques of
Modern Dance--as a way to compare and contrast aesthetic possibilities of
western concert dance. Emphasis will be
on individual exploration of movement as a way of understanding one’s physical,
social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual dimensions. No previous dance training is necessary. Fall.
138 Ballet
I (1)
Introduction to classical ballet through technical
instruction, anatomical and aesthetic foundation, and elementary vocabulary. Particularly
suited to non-dancers interested in developing flexibility and strength. No
previous dance training expected. Fall.
215 Workshop in Dance (1)
An introduction to the elements, strategies and
techniques used in the art of making dances. Classes will
include guided exploration and improvisation, and will focus on movement
invention rather than movement instruction.
Students will explore physical, social and emotional territories through
dance invention. Fall.
230 African
Dance II (2)
This
course builds on the foundation laid by DAN 130. Traditional dances of
231 Dance
and Drumming (1)
Students learn the rhythmic structures that drive the
dances presented in DAN 230. Students learn to play with the drum ensemble
accompanying the
class. Prerequisite: DAN 230; or permission of instructor.
See program coordinator.
235 Jazz Dance II (2)
Building on the historical survey of vernacular dance
in DAN 135, students will develop an understanding of and proficiency in the
art of contemporary
Jazz Dance as a concert dance form. Focuses on the use of isolations
and coordinations unique to concert Jazz Dance.
Students will develop improved
strength, flexibility and stamina as well as functional
alignment as they become familiar with the classic Jazz postures, positions and
vocabulary.
Students will conduct guided research in one aspect
of the history of Concert Jazz Dance.
Prerequisite: DAN 135. Spring.
237 Modern Dance II (2)
An intermediate level course that builds on the
fundamentals introduced in DAN 137 and extends the dancer’s movement vocabulary
by introducing
additional techniques of the modern and post-modern
periods. Techniques will vary and may
include Horton, Hawkins, Dunham,
Improvisation. The student
is expected to be familiar with the vocabulary of concert dance technique. May be repeated once for credit as subject
matter changes. Prerequisite: DAN 137. Spring.
238 Ballet II (2)
An intermediate level course that builds on the
fundamentals introduced in DAN 138. Extends the dancer’s movement vocabulary by
introducing more
nuanced use of the upper body along with more complicated
and extended sequences. Prerequisite: DAN 138. Spring.
250 Concert Production (2)
Students will assist faculty and guest choreographers
in the creation and performance of two pieces.
Students will assume some of the duties of
production including publicity, programming, coordination with
the technical crew, assisting with lighting and house management, as well as
attending
weekly rehearsals. Course may be repeated once for credit.
See program coordinator.
260 African Dance Repertory (2)
Appropriate for advanced students, the repertory
class will present students with the opportunity to master either authentic
traditional dances of the
African continent or contemporary choreography heavily
informed by traditional African dance movement. See program coordinator.
261 Jazz Dance Repertory (2)
Appropriate for intermediate and advanced dancers,
concert Jazz pieces from staged works may be reconstructed and restaged. Original choreography
may be the focus of the semester. Repertory will be shared in public
performance at the conclusion of the semester. May be repeated once for credit
as
focus changes. Spring
262 Modern Dance Repertory (2)
Appropriate for intermediate and advanced dancers,
previously staged modern dances may be reconstructed and restaged. Original choreography may
be the focus of the semester. Repertory will be shared in public
performance at the conclusion of the semester. May be repeated once for credit
as
focus changes. Spring.
263 Ballet
Repertory (2)
Appropriate for intermediate and advanced dancers,
previously staged dances rooted in classical ballet vocabulary may be
reconstructed and restaged.
Original choreography may be the focus of the
semester. Repertory will be shared in
public performance at the conclusion of the semester. May be
repeated once for credit as focus changes. Spring.
310 Composition I (2)
This course builds on the concepts explored in DAN
215 and assumes a familiarity with the elements of dance and the principles of
composition.
Students are expected to present at least one
completed piece in the student concert near the conclusion of the
semester. Prerequisite: DAN 215.
Spring.
320 Composition II (2)
Advanced
composition course. The goal of the course is to use improvisational structures and
choreographic studies to expose, distill, and amplify each
artist's individual voice and aesthetic
point of view. Prerequisite: DAN
310. Odd years Fall.
331 Dance History (2)
Historical survey of dance as a way of understanding
the function dance has served and continues to serve the culture from which it
springs. Odd years
Spring.
335 Jazz Dance III (2)
Builds on the fundamentals introduced in DAN 235 and
extends the dancer’s movement vocabulary with more complex and physically
demanding
combinations. The legacy
of Concert Jazz in contemporary vernacular dance will be explored and students
will complete a choreographic or academic
research project examining this relationship. Prerequisite: DAN 235. Fall.
337 Modern Dance III (2)
Integrated study of the major
techniques of modern dance. Functional alignment, strength, flexibility,
and aesthetic design will be emphasized.
Extended sequences will physically and mentally challenge
advanced dancers. Students will prepare
and present one research project. Prerequisite:
DAN 237. Fall.
338 Ballet
III (2)
Advanced level technique course. May be repeated once for credit as focus changes.
Prerequisite: DAN 238. Fall.
341 Teaching
Dance (2)
Students will assist in an elementary school
classroom where they will act as demonstrators and facilitators of dance. UNCA
faculty/student
discussions will address teaching techniques, cueing, styles of
correction and observations made in the classroom. Students will complete three
additional hours of service learning in a community
setting. Not part of the teacher
licensure program. Prerequisite: DAN 335 or 337 or 338. See
program coordinator.
345 Research
in Dance (3)
Students
will research one dance topic in depth. Research may take the form of
choreography, dance film or video, academic research or a combination of
presentations. Students will present on-going research in weekly class
discussions. Prerequisite: DAN 331. See program coordinator.
171-3, 271-3, 371-3, 471-3 Special
Topics in Dance (1-3)
Courses
not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be
special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter
changes. See program coordinator.
179, 379, 479 Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179, 379, 479)
Colloquia
offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See
Liberal Studies for course
descriptions. May not
be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.
Courses in Health and Wellness
Promotion (HWP)
152 Health
and Fitness (2)
Study of health as influenced by individual behavior
and choices. Topics addressed are
physical fitness, nutrition, eating disorders, self-esteem, stress management,
substance use and abuse, sexual assault and date rape prevention, and HIV/STD
prevention. Measurements of individual fitness levels and health habits are
conducted. Course includes a comprehensive fitness development experience. Fall
and Spring.
153 Health Promotion and
Wellness (3)
Theory, research and skills
relating to physical fitness, stress management, interpersonal communication
and health.
Course includes a comprehensive fitness development experience. Fall and Spring.
154 Women’s Health (3)
The study of how women can understand, gain control
over, and take responsibility for their bodies and their health. Course
includes a comprehensive fitness development experience. Fall and Spring.
155 Men’s Health (3)
The study of how men can understand, gain control over,
and take responsibility for their bodies and their health. Course includes a
comprehensive fitness development experience. Fall and Spring.
156 Career and Educational
Decision Making (1)
Designed for students early in their college career,
this course examines the process of making healthy college and career
decisions. Students will assess their individual values, interests and
strengths from a holistic perspective and explore the variety of disciplines
and programs represented at UNCA as well as the range of career paths
available. Fall.
182 Principles of Emergency Medical Care (1)
The study of the critical concepts of responding to
medical emergencies. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and
skills necessary to help sustain life and to minimize the pain and consequences
of injury or acute illness under differing circumstances and conditions. Qualifies students for CPR certification. Additional topics
include prevention of injury and illness, healthy lifestyle awareness, and the
assessment of environmental and personal habits to reduce injury and illness.
Fall and Spring.
220 Introduction to Sports
Medicine (3)
An introduction to principles
of sports medicine. Covers such topics as the history of sports medicine,
terminology, graduate opportunities, and disciplines involved in the care,
prevention and management of injuries. Fall.
225 Nutrition and Lifestyle
(3)
An
introduction to the principles of diet and nutrition science, this course
addresses recent issues and controversies on ways that nutrition and diet can
promote health and prevent disease.
Other topics of interest include multi-cultural views of diet and
nutrition, herbs and dietary supplements, and nutrition for activity and
exercise. Prerequisite: HWP 153 or 154
or 155. Fall.
253 Health and Sexuality (3)
An
introduction to reproductive anatomy, sexual response, conception, family
planning, pregnancy and child birth, sexuality throughout the life cycle,
prevention of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, contraception,
homosexuality, atypical sexual behavior and sexual victimization. Prerequisite: HWP 153 or 154 or 155. Fall and
Spring.
310 Community Outreach and Health Promotion
(3)
Essential strategies for determining
prevention-related needs for specific populations, designing culturally and
educationally appropriate interventions/services, and implementing and
evaluating health promotion/disease prevention programs. Use of health risk appraisals to establish baseline
and evaluation data and as a motivational tool is reviewed. Principles and
efficacy of lifestyle coaching is stressed; extensive role-playing. Additional
emphasis is placed on learning how to develop and adapt health education
programs, materials, and oral communications to reach audiences of differing
literacy levels and cultural backgrounds in an effort to eliminate health
disparities among race and class, and to serve an aging population.
Prerequisite: HWP 153 or 154 or 155; Pre- or Corequisites:
SOC 221, 312. Spring.
320 Advanced Injury Assessment
(3)
Advanced study of sports
medicine.
Helps students develop proficiency in evaluating injuries often seen in the
physically active. Emphasis on identifying anatomical structures often involved
in injuries, assessment of those injuries and injury recognition.
Prerequisites: BIOL 223; HW 220; or permission of instructor. Odd years Fall.
321 Therapeutic Modalities and
Rehabilitation (4)
The scientific basis in theory
and principle for the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries seen in the
physically active. Additional topics include the psychology of injury, the management of
pain, and understanding the motivational aspects of dealing with injured
individuals. Prerequisites: BIOL 223; HW 220, 320. Even years
Spring.
322 Kinesiology (3)
Science of human motion based on the relationship
between anatomic and mechanical principles. Emphasis placed on the fundamental
mechanical principles involved in movement skills. Quantitative and qualitative
problem-solving approaches enable students to apply their understanding of the
concepts presented. Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 223.
Fall.
325 Pathophysiology
of Chronic Conditions and Illnesses (3)
The study of chronic conditions and illnesses that
could be improved or prevented through lifestyle choices. Topics include heart disease, cancer, stroke,
diabetes, COPD, overweight and obesity, hypertension, HIV/STDs, arthritis, back
pain, osteoporosis, tobacco addiction, alcoholism and other drug addiction,
eating disorders, depression, stress and anxiety, suppressed immune function.
Emphasis is placed on etiology, current assessment and treatment protocols and
efficacy, the use of health risk appraisals, and overlap with health promotion
initiatives. Also emphasized are the effects of prolonged stress on immune
function and health behavior. Includes research and practice
of stress, anxiety, and depression management strategies. The course is
designed to prepare students to operate screening programs and make appropriate
health care referrals and/or develop individual lifestyle plans. HIPAA
requirements are emphasized. Prerequisite: BIOL 223 or 338. Spring.
330 Peer Education and Health
(3)
The study of peer education
concepts and programs, especially as they relate to health. Students will assess campus needs which might
be met by peer education and develop appropriate programs. The Certified Peer
Educator Program will be used in a manner such that students may become
nationally certified as a Peer Educator. Topics will include health promotion
and wellness, AIDS education, substance abuse education, beginning counseling
skills and family systems. Fall and Spring.
340 Career and Life Planning
(1)
Focuses on career development
after graduation. Students will learn how to convert the liberal arts experience into
satisfying work, study and service options. Emphasis on
employment strategies, issues related to personal and vocational
wellness, and achieving a healthy balance among work, family and leisure roles.
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Spring.
380 Internship in Health and
Wellness Promotion (3)
Advanced
students are placed in an area health and wellness promotion program for
experience under professional supervision. Includes reading
and biweekly seminar. Prerequisites: HWP 153 or 154 or 155; 182, 225,
253; Pre- or corequisites: HWP 310, 325, 420. See department
chair.
390 Pre-Health Professions Internship I (3)
An introductory experience for students who qualify on the basis of academic
standing, career choice, and personal interview. Students will work with the
instructor to be placed in a local area health care setting under professional
supervision. Includes research, knowledge and experience to
meet specifically selected learning objectives. Requires
daily journal entries and final presentation. First in
a series of two internship courses. Fall.
410 Pre-Health Professions Internship II (3)
Advanced students, who qualify on the basis of academic standing, career
choice, and personal interview, will work with the instructor to be placed in a
local area health care setting under professional supervision. Includes research, knowledge and experience to meet specifically
selected learning objectives. Requires daily
journal entries and final presentation. Second in a
series of two internship courses. Prerequisite: HW 390. Spring.
420 Exercise Physiology (3)
Study of the physiological
reactions to exercise. Emphasis will be placed on muscle metabolism and neurologic
stimulation and contraction. Cardiorespiratory
responses to exercise as well as the development of nutritional and training
programs to enhance these systems will be discussed. Course includes
421 Seminar in Sports Medicine
(3)
Examination of legal, ethical
and managerial issues pertaining to sports medicine. Review of NATA competencies
and behavioral objectives. Project will involve design of facility including
budgeting, bidding, purchasing and staffing. Prerequisites: HW 220, 320, 321. Odd years Spring.
459 Senior
Seminar in Health and Wellness Promotion (3)
Course
gives degree candidates an opportunity to demonstrate competency and serves as
the senior capstone experience. Includes four components: (1) completion of a
research project or case study in health and wellness promotion; (2) an oral
presentation of research findings (in the writing and delivery of their
research, students are expected to demonstrate written, oral, and computer
competency in addition to content and critical thought mastery); (3) career
and/or graduate study plan; (4) evidence of growth in personal health and
wellness during their course of study and the completion of a lifestyle plan.
Prerequisites: HWP 153 or 154 or 155; 182, 225, 253, 310; Pre- or corequisites: HWP 325, 420. Spring.
499 Undergraduate Research in Health and
Wellness Promotion (1-6)
Independent research under the
supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor.
May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See
program director.
171-6, 271-6, 371-6, 471-6 Special Topics in Health and
Wellness Promotion (1-6)
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing
but for which there may be special needs.
179, 379, 479 Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179, 379, 479)
Colloquia
offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See
Liberal Studies for course
descriptions. May not
be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. HWP 479 may not be used by students majoring
in Health and Wellness Promotion.
Impact: The
addition of the new degree program in Health and Wellness Promotion will
require two additional faculty members who will begin in Fall 2005 (One
position is a replacement and the other has been granted by the Position
Allocation Committee). Concurrences have been obtained from departments
affected by required courses outside the major. Courses with HWP prefix fulfill
requirements for the major and will be funded at the category 3 level. All department chairs, who signed the
required concurrence, do not anticipate any resource impact on their
departments. The additional courses in
dance have been offered as special topics and will not require additional
faculty or resources.
Rationale: Needed new
description of Health and Wellness Department in light of new ILS requirements,
change in department name, new major, and changes in the minor. Since
establishing the Minor in Dance in 1999, the breadth and sophistication of
interest in Dance have grown significantly.
It is necessary to formally restructure the scope and sequence of the
courses offered in the Dance Program. Student interest in more advanced courses
prompted the creation of several Special Topics and Independent Study courses
that, over time, have become part of the curriculum.