Undergraduate - Lee University

196 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
HSC 330. FITNESS, WELLNESS, & LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT Three hours credit
A course designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the assessment
and development of physical fitness, with emphases on both personal application and
group leadership.
HSC 331. CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
Three hours credit
An in-depth study of heart disease, circulation, heart structure and function, and training
responses. Emphases will be on health-related concepts including obesity, nutrition, and
stress. Prerequisite: BIO 103 or 112.
HSC 345. THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE AND MODALITIES Three hours credit
A class addressing the plans, procedures, and implementation of a comprehensive
rehabilitation and reconditioning program for injuries and illnesses sustained by the
competitive athlete. Prerequisites: HSC 260 and 261.
HSC 352. SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE
Two hours credit
A study in the basic principles of drug action, side effects, and toxic effects. Implications
for the health education professional will be emphasized. Offered Fall Semester.
HSC 353. SAFETY AND FIRST AID
Two hours credit
The nature and causes of accidents and safety measures for the prevention of common accidents
in the home, school, industry, transportation, and recreation. Offered every semester.
HSC 354. PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
Three hours credit
This course is related to the health of the whole community, such as sanitation of the
water supply, occupational health hazards, food control, health agencies and their work, and
a study of most major communicable and infectious diseases. Personal health includes the
general study of the body organs, systems, functions, and mental health; however, it is primarily
a study of those habits and practices which result in buoyant personal health. Offered
every semester.
HSC 357. HUMAN SEXUALITY
Three hours credit
A study of the sociological, psychological, biological, ethical, and legal components of
human sexuality. Offered every semester.
HSC 361. KINESIOLOGY
Three hours credit
Review of basic anatomy, primarily the muscular system; relationship of the fundamental
laws of physics to human movement, and mechanical principles of skill instruction and
analysis. Prerequisite: BIO 103 or HSC 292. Offered Fall Semester.
HSC 365. CHILD HEALTH & SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
Three hours credit
A study of the physical and psychosocial growth and development of children; includes
methods of organizing and implementing health measures, determining health status
through screening processes; detection of remedial defects, referral procedures, and follow-up
for correction; the promotion of physical, mental, social, and emotional health through environmental
and special health services.
HSC 390. SPECIAL TOPICS IN HEALTH SCIENCES
One–four hours credit
A course used to comply with requests for special topics and advanced studies in health
science. Lecture and laboratory hours will vary with the courses taught. May be repeated for
credit. Prerequisites specified in major. Offered on demand.
HSC 391. PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY
Three hours credit
A study of basic principles of drug action and the therapeutic application of the major
pharmacological classification of drugs in the treatment of disease. Side effects, toxic effects
and implications for the health professional are emphasized. Prerequisites: CHY 110, 113,
119 or CHY 111, 112, HSC 292, 293. Offered Fall semester, even years.
HSC 395. HEALTH PERSPECTIVES: CANCER AND AIDS
Three hours credit
A survey of the nature, causes, prevention, treatment, and future prospects of each disease.
Although intended primarily for aspiring health professionals, it would be of benefit to
everyone interested in learning more about these conditions and their impact on human
society. Cancer will be the focus in even years and AIDS will be the focus in odd years.
Prerequisites: BIO 103 (non–majors); BIO 251 or HSC 250, HSC 292, 293 (majors). Offered
Fall Semester.