Health
Life and Health
HLTH103
This course is an introduction to perplexing personal and social health problems in contemporary society, providing opinions, data, and facts that help the student investigate these problems. A synthesis of knowledge is presented from a variety of disciplines, such as medicine, psychology, physiology, sociology, sexology, and child development.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Life and Health (Honors section)
HLTH103H
This course is an introduction to perplexing personal and social health problems in contemporary society, providing opinions, data, and facts that help the student investigate these problems. A synthesis of knowledge is presented from a variety of disciplines, such as medicine, psychology, physiology, sociology, sexology, and child development.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors@Bucks program
Responding to Emergencies
HLTH110
This course teaches the principles and applications of first aid and safety so that the student can correctly respond to medical emergencies. Successful completion satisfies the certification requirements for Responding to Emergencies and CPR courses of the American Red Cross.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Nutrition
HLTH120
This course is an introduction to nutrition as a health science that examines the nutrients essential to human life. The metabolic action, requirements, and nutrient food sources are studied along with application of entrepreneurial skills. Needs and behavior patterns in children and adults are used to illustrate the relationship between diet and health.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or higher or READ110 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better) or
Corequisite: Reading Placement Test score Level 2 and enrollment in a paired section of READ110
Nutrition with a Certified Health Coach
HLTH120C
This course is an introduction to nutrition as a health science examining nutrients essential to human life. The metabolic action, requirements, and nutrient food sources are studied along with application of entrepreneurial skills. Needs and behavior patterns in humans are used to illustrate the relationship between diet and health.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or higher or READ110 (C or better) or
Reading Placement Test score Level 2 and enrollment in a paired section of READ110
Nutrition with a Registered Dietitian
HLTH120N
This course is an introduction to nutrition as a health science that examines the nutrients essential to human life. The metabolic action, requirements, and food sources of the nutrients are studied along with application of entrepreneurial skills. Needs and behavior patterns in children and adults are used to illustrate the relationship between diet and health.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or higher or READ110 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better) or
Corequisite: Reading Placement Test score Level 2 and enrollment in a paired section of READ110
Nutrition with a Registered Dietitian (Honors section)
HLTH120NH
This course is an introduction to nutrition as a health science that examines the nutrients essential to human life. The metabolic action, requirements, and food sources of the nutrients are studied. Needs and behavior patterns in children and adults are used to illustrate the relationship between diet and health.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors@Bucks program
Applied Nutrition
HLTH121
Students learn practical approaches to successful behavior modification strategies along with an advanced look at drug-nutrient interactions, metabolic functions, needs of the human body, and the basics of diet therapy as it relates to disease prevention and management.
3 credits
Prerequisite: HLTH120 (C or better) or HLTH102N C or better)
Corequisite: None
Principles and Applications of Diet and Fitness
HLTH130
In this health science course, students study variables related to a longer and healthier life. Students learn basic exercise physiology, nutrition, and weight control. They study the beneficial effects of regular exercise and nutritious diets, maintaining a healthy weight, and prevention of life-style diseases.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
HLTH140
An investigation of the knowledge and skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The course emphasizes the principles and skill application of basic life support, external cardiac compression, and the emergency medical systems. Successful completion satisfies the certification requirements of the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association.
1 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Introduction to Women's Health Issues
HLTH200
This course is an introduction to the personal and social concerns of women's past and present health trends Emphasis will be placed on the historical perspective of women's health, including an exploration of psychological, physiological, and social barriers to women's health. The holistic model of wellness will be examined.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Introduction to Health Coaching
HLTH250
This course is an introduction to health coaching and is designed to prepare students to be employed as a health coach within the field. Topics covered include scope of practice, code of ethics, skills to facilitate client behavior change, basics of wellness visions, and the design of effective coaching programs.
3 credits
Prerequisite: HLTH120C (C or better) or HLTH120N (C or better)
Corequisite: HLTH120C (C or better) or HLTH120N (C or better)
Applied Health Coaching
HLTH251
This course is an application of health coaching principles that prepares students to be employed as a health coach within the field. Topics covered include tools to facilitating effective coaching sessions, strategies for enhancing client progress, and the overall implementation of effective health coaching programs.
2 credits
Prerequisite: HLTH 250 (C or better)