Apr 28, 2024

2018-2019 SLCC General Catalog

2018-2019 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

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Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as MATH 0950).

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Health
	HLTH 1020 - Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition (LS) Credits: 3 Introduces and applies basic nutrition concepts. Fundamentals of human nutrition and its applications to a healthier lifestyle. Evaluation and assessment of nutrition issues which includes preventing nutrition-related diseases. Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1050 - Life, Society and Drugs Credits: 3 A comprehensive study of the personal, social, health, political and economic effects of substance use and abuse in this country. The impact of alcohol and other drugs on the individual, family, and society as a whole, will be covered. Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1105 - Healthy Body Image/Weight Mgmt Credits: 2 Promotes positive body image and self esteem. Includes self assessment, evaluation, biological, social and spiritual strategies to assist students in accepting themselves regardless of body size or images. Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1110 - Social Health & Div. Credits: 3 This course offers an analysis and evaluation of social health issues facing the United States today. Disparity in health care caused by social problems such as bias, privilege, discrimination and prejudice will be discussed. Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1150 - Know Greater Heroes I Credits: 3 Students will be coached to master key communication skills, beliefs and physiology of truly successful people and outstanding leaders. Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1200 - First Aid and Safety Credits: 3 Course follows American Red Cross Responding to Emergency guidelines and leads to first aid and CPR certification. Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1240 - Theory/Pract of Meditation(LW) Credits: 2 This course is an overview of the use and practice of meditation to reduce stress and increase health and wellness. Different forms and purposes of meditation will be explored and daily meditation practice encouraged. Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1242 - Laughter Yoga (LW) Credits: 2 A mind/body class combining lecture, practice and laughter to lower stress hormones, foster a positive and hopeful attitude and to help people increase health and vitality through unconditional laughter and yogic breathing. Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1243 - Introduction To Laughter Yoga Instructor Training Credits: 3 Train to become a certified Laughter Yoga Instructor. Learn how to lead Laughter Yoga and Meditations sessions for social clubs, corporate clients, senior citizen groups and school children. After successful completion of this course you will be qualified as a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader (CLYL). Recommended Prerequisite: HLTH 1242 Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1244 - Introduction to Laughter Yoga Instructor Training Practicum Credits: 2 This class provides the practical teaching experience needed to become a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader. Corequisite: HLTH 1243 Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1245 - Environmental Yoga (LW) Credits: 2 Yoga philosophy and principles are used to explore ways to be more environmentally conscious, to appreciate human interconnectedness with the environment and how to live a sustainable, ethical life. Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1250 - Stress Management Credits: 2 Covers ways to help minimize effects of stress. Includes techniques of prevention, perception and intervention. Also provides relaxation techniques, personality profiles, goal setting, communication, time management and imagery skills. Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1255 - Mind/Body Connection Credits: 3 Intro to mind/body potential for alleviating illness and improving health. Covers relaxation tech, guided imagery, and other alternative methods. Includes psychoneuroimmunology and support systems with practical application. Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1300 - Doula & Childbirth Preparation Credits: 3 This course covers the pre and post partum period of pregnancy as well as labor and delivery. Students will learn what to expect in pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1325 - Intro Group Fitness Instructor Credits: 3 This course assists successful students to prepare for certification as fitness professional by covering the educational components of teaching a safe and effective group fitness class. Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1350 - Intro to Yoga Teacher Training Credits: 3 Class will cover the following principles of yoga: asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation and other traditional yoga practices with equal time given to analytical training and teaching and practice techniques. Recommended Prerequisite: HLAC 1057 or HLAC 1058 or personal practice Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1355 - Yoga Teacher Training II Credits: 2 Class will cover human physical anatomy, physiology, and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc. ) as applied to the subject and application to yoga practice. Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1360 - Yoga Teacher Training III Credits: 3 Class covers the following principles of yoga: asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation and other traditional yoga practices with equal time given to analytical training and teaching, and practice techniques. Recommended Prerequisite: HLTH 1350 Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1365 - Yoga Teacher Training IV Credits: 3 Class studies advanced asanas, pranayamas, kriyas chanting, mantra, meditation and other traditional yoga techniques. Teaching methodology and ethics will be covered. Recommended Prerequisite: HLTH 1350 Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1370 - Yoga Teacher Practicum Credits: 2 This class allows students to complete the required practical teaching requirements for the Yoga Alliance. Practicum teaching will be done with fellow students during class and in the community as a volunteer. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1375 - Yoga Sutras Credits: 2 This course is an in-depth study of ancient and modern yoga texts such as Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, Hatha Yoga Pradipika,and/or Gheranda Samhita. Students will explore various interpretations along with ways to apply the Sutras into everyday living and yoga practice. Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1380 - Yoga for Pathology Credits: 5 Course covers the use of asana, pranayama, shatkarma, & meditation that are traditionally used to help when teaching a yoga class or working one on one with yoga students, to help design practices that serve each individual specifically. Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed a 200 hour Yoga Alliance Program Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1385 - Yoga for the Life Cycle Credits: 3 This course offers an in-depth study of the application of Yoga and Yoga Principles through the life cycle beginning with pregnancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and older adults. Prerequisite: Successful completion of a Yoga Alliance approved 200 hr program Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1390 - Yoga Lab and Practicum Credits: 3 This course offers students opportunities to work on their own personal practice, to teach general populations and to work one on one with yoga clients to help them find a practice suited to their own needs and goals. Prerequisite: Successful completion of a Yoga Alliance approved 200 hr program Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1500 - Lifetime Wellness/Fitness Credits: 3 This interdisciplinary course teaches students to become active participants in achieving wellness in the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and environmental areas of health in their lives. Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 1510 - Introduction to Health Promotion and Education Credits: 3 This course provides an introduction to the profession of health promotion and education by reviewing the history, current opportunities, practices and future directions of the field. The course will review the responsibilities and competencies of the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and their applications to local, national and international health issues. Students will explore individual, group and community intervention practices with exposure to the various professional settings of health educators. Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 2020 - Nutrition for the Life Cycle Credits: 3 Covers nutrition function needs, sources and alterations during pregnancy, lactation, growth, development, maturation and aging. Includes disease prevention, essential nutrients, metabolism, wt. management and specific problems. Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 2021 - Nutrition for Fitness & Sports Credits: 3 Examines advanced fitness/sport nutrition issues, including ergogenic aids and nutrient metabolism for optimal athletic performance. Prerequisite: HLTH 1020 or HLTH 2020 Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 2100 - Fitness Motiv./Behav Response Credits: 3 Covers behavior management techniques that will assist fitness trainers in providing programs for people of all ages. Provides students with an understanding of a variety of teaching, learning and communication strategies. Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 2150 - Know Greater Heroes II Credits: 3 A continuation of HLTH 1150. Students will continue their mastery of communication skills, mentoring and teaching leaders to train others to be outstanding leaders. Prerequisite: HLTH 1150 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 2200 - Kinesiology Credits: 3 This course will focus on the anatomical, physiological and mechanical principles as they are applied to human movement. Recommended Prerequisite: BIOL 1090 Semester: All Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 2250 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 3 Covers the function and adaptation of the human body to the stress of physical activity. This course will study these adaptations and the metabolic process of energy yielding pathways. Recommended Prerequisite: BIOL 1090 Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 2400 - Exercise & Special Populations Credits: 3 This course is designed to give students an understanding of the correct application of exercise principles for special population clients. Students will learn theory and application of cardiovascular, muscular, and neuromuscular criteria for exercise prescription, with focus on; scope of practice, training design, and its application to special populations. Prerequisite: HLTH 2250 Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 2415 - Functional Performance Credits: 2 The purpose of this course is to provide students with the tools necessary in assessing and implementing corrective movements for participants showing relative risk to decrease neuromuscular coordination, improper motor unit recruitment, and the risk of musculoskeletal injury to optimize performance and decrease injury rate patterns. Prerequisite: HLTH 2200 Semester: Fall & Spring Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 2425 - Evaluation and Assessment of Fitness Credits: 3 The purpose of this course is to provide students with the tools necessary to evaluate and assess participants relative to risk factors and/or symptoms for various chronic cardiovascular, pulmonary, muscular, and metabolic diseases/disorders, to optimize safety during exercise testing and participation. Prerequisite: HLTH 2200 Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 2430 - Designing Training Programs Credits: 3 Students will learn to design and implement comprehensive fitness programs, preparing them for a career in the fitness industry. Prerequisite: HLTH 2425 Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 2435 - Personal Fitness Trainer Industry Credits: 3 This course introduces students to the business aspect of the fitness training industry. Students will have the opportunity to create their own business plan as a fitness entrepreneur. Click here for searchable class schedule
	HLTH 2450 - Personal Trainer Internship Credits: 3 Should be taken in final semester of Fit Tech Program. Students will observe and assist in the fitness training of individuals. 120 hours must be completed. Possible intern sites include SLCC fitness center, fitness clubs, county recreation and corporate fitness centers. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Click here for searchable class schedule

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Course Descriptions

HLTH 1020 - Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition (LS)

HLTH 1050 - Life, Society and Drugs

HLTH 1105 - Healthy Body Image/Weight Mgmt

HLTH 1110 - Social Health & Div.

HLTH 1150 - Know Greater Heroes I

HLTH 1200 - First Aid and Safety

HLTH 1240 - Theory/Pract of Meditation(LW)

HLTH 1242 - Laughter Yoga (LW)

HLTH 1243 - Introduction To Laughter Yoga Instructor Training

HLTH 1244 - Introduction to Laughter Yoga Instructor Training Practicum

HLTH 1245 - Environmental Yoga (LW)

HLTH 1250 - Stress Management

HLTH 1255 - Mind/Body Connection

HLTH 1300 - Doula & Childbirth Preparation

HLTH 1325 - Intro Group Fitness Instructor

HLTH 1350 - Intro to Yoga Teacher Training

HLTH 1355 - Yoga Teacher Training II

HLTH 1360 - Yoga Teacher Training III

HLTH 1365 - Yoga Teacher Training IV

HLTH 1370 - Yoga Teacher Practicum

HLTH 1375 - Yoga Sutras

HLTH 1380 - Yoga for Pathology

HLTH 1385 - Yoga for the Life Cycle

HLTH 1390 - Yoga Lab and Practicum

HLTH 1500 - Lifetime Wellness/Fitness

HLTH 1510 - Introduction to Health Promotion and Education

HLTH 2020 - Nutrition for the Life Cycle

HLTH 2021 - Nutrition for Fitness & Sports

HLTH 2100 - Fitness Motiv./Behav Response

HLTH 2150 - Know Greater Heroes II

HLTH 2200 - Kinesiology

HLTH 2250 - Exercise Physiology

HLTH 2400 - Exercise & Special Populations

HLTH 2415 - Functional Performance

HLTH 2425 - Evaluation and Assessment of Fitness

HLTH 2430 - Designing Training Programs

HLTH 2435 - Personal Fitness Trainer Industry

HLTH 2450 - Personal Trainer Internship