University General Course Catalog 2015-2016

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Community Health Sciences (Kinesiology Specialization), B.S.

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Description

The Community Health Sciences degree offers an integrated program of study and research in the multidimensional aspects of health promotion and disease/disability prevention. It is suited for students who are interested in working in a wide range of health or wellness settings. People interested in specific health careers, special health settings or in teaching credentials will need to take additional courses designed specifically for their field.

Contact Information

203 Lombardi
(775) 784-4041, Ext. 223

DHS Student Center, OB 104 - askDHS@unr.edu

Graduation Requirements

Total Units	120
Cumulative GPA	2.0
University GPA	2.0
Major GPA	2.0
Residency Requirement	30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement	15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement	40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution	60 Units

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (37-44 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)

Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place into ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (3-5 units)

Select one of the following:

MATH 126 - Precalculus I (3 units)
MATH 127 - Precalculus II (3 units)
MATH 128 - Precalculus and Trigonometry (5 units)
MATH 176 - Introductory Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (3 units)
MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)

C. Natural Sciences (7 units)

NUTR 121 - Human Nutrition (3 units)
CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I (3 units) AND
CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 unit)
OR
CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units)

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: If you are electing the Pre-Professional option,

is required.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)

Complete one of the following Community Health Sciences Major Capstone courses:

CHS 405 - Spirituality and Health (3 units)
CHS 410 - Seminar in Integrative Health (3 units)
CHS 421 - Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan (3 units)
CHS 440 - Injury and Violence Prevention (3 units)
CHS 450 - The History, Science, and Politics of Vaccines (3 units)
CHS 461 - The World’s Health (3 units)
CHS 470 - Introduction to Public Health and Aging (3 units)
CHS 474 - Social Psychology of Public Health (3 units)
CHS 476 - Aids: Psychosocial and Health Care Concerns (3 units)
AND
For the second Capstone, refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum chapter. (3 units)

H. Diversity (3 units)

CHS 360 - Disability Issues in Health Ecology (3 units)

II. Additional Division Requirements (0 units)

III. Major Requirements (63-64 units)

A. Community Health Sciences (38 units)

CHS 101 - Introduction to Community Health Sciences (3 units)
CHS 102 - Foundations of Personal Health and Wellness (3 units)
CHS 200 - Introduction to Public Health Biology (3 units)
CHS 280 - Introduction to Biostatistics in Public Health (3 units)
CHS 362 - Athletic Injuries (3 units)
CHS 370 - Exercise Physiology (4 units)
CHS 371 - Applied Kinesiology (4 units)
CHS 494 - Field Studies in Public Health (3 units)
KIN 422 - Motion Analysis (3 units)
PED 320 - Motor Development (3 units)
PED 391 - Conditioning and Training Principles (3 units)
PED 466 - Methods of Teaching Adaptive Physical Education (3 units)

B. Additional Required Courses (10 units)

PEX 100-199 –Two activity courses (2 units)
BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3 units) (Prerequisite for BIOL 223A )
BIOL 223A - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture (3 units) AND
BIOL 223L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (1 unit)
BIOL 224A - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture (3 units) AND
BIOL 224L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (1 unit)

C. Kinesiology Areas of Professional Opportunity (15-16 units)

Physical Educator Track (15 units)

If electing this area, the following courses are required:

PED 286 - Teaching Team Sports (3 units)
PED 288 - Teaching Individual Sports (3 units)
PED 337 - Movement Experiences for Children (3 units)
PED 340 - Teaching Rhythmic Activities (3 units)
PEX 351 - Teaching Physical Education in Elementary Schools (3 units)

Pre-Professional School Track (16 units)

If electing this area, the following courses are required:

CHS 111 - Medical Terminology (1 unit)
CHS 310 - Health and Wellness Communication (3 units)
CHS 473 - Epidemiology (3 units)
KIN 430 - Psychology of Activity (3 units)
KIN 481 - Exercise Prescription (3 units)
PSY - Upper-division Psychology course (3 units)

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)

V. Electives (15-23 units)

Select from the following courses or from the College of Education as advised for additional electives.

CHS 330 - Environmental Health (3 units)
CHS 337 - Aging: An Interdisciplinary Approach (3 units)
CHS 340 - Policy Issues in Health and Society (3 units)
CHS 345 - Ethics and Professionalism in Public Health (3 units)
CHS 350 - US Health Care System: Management and Administration (3 units)
CHS 360 - Disability Issues in Health Ecology (3 units)
CHS 381 - Introduction to Health Data Analysis (3 units)
CHS 405 - Spirituality and Health (3 units)
CHS 410 - Seminar in Integrative Health (3 units)
CHS 415 - Leadership Training in the Health Professions (3 units)
CHS 426 - Medical Anthropology (3 units)
CHS 427 - Toxic Communities and Public Health (3 units)
CHS 440 - Injury and Violence Prevention (3 units)
CHS 450 - The History, Science, and Politics of Vaccines (3 units)
CHS 461 - The World’s Health (3 units)
CHS 470 - Introduction to Public Health and Aging (3 units)
CHS 476 - Aids: Psychosocial and Health Care Concerns (3 units)
CHS 495 - Special Problems in Public Health (1 to 3 units)

VI. Recommended Schedule

A. First Year

Fall Semester (13-16 units)

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
MATH 126 - Precalculus I (3 units) OR
MATH 127 - Precalculus II (3 units) OR
MATH 128 - Precalculus and Trigonometry (5 units) OR
MATH 176 - Introductory Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (3 units) OR
MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)
CHS 101 - Introduction to Community Health Sciences (3 units) OR
CHS 102 - Foundations of Personal Health and Wellness (3 units)
Core Curriculum Social Sciences (3 units) (
PSY 101
for Pre-Professional Track)
PEX/DAN activity course (1 units)
Pre-Professional Track
CHS 111 - Medical Terminology (1 unit)

Spring Semester (16 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units)
BIOL 190 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (3 units)
CHS 101 - Introduction to Community Health Sciences (3 units) OR
CHS 102 - Foundations of Personal Health and Wellness (3 units)
CHS 200 - Introduction to Public Health Biology (3 units)
CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I (3 units) AND
CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 unit)
OR
CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units)

B. Second Year

Fall Semester (13-16 units)

CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3 units)
BIOL 223A - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture (3 units) AND
BIOL 223L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (1 unit)
CHS 280 - Introduction to Biostatistics in Public Health (3 units)
NUTR 121 - Human Nutrition (3 units)
Physical Education Track
PED 286 - Teaching Team Sports (3 units) OR
PED 288 - Teaching Individual Sports (3 units)

Spring Semester (14-17 units)

CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units) OR
CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
BIOL 224A - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture (3 units) AND
BIOL 224L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (1 unit)
Core Curriculum Fine Arts (3 units)
PEX/DAN activity course (1 unit)
Physical Education Track
PED 286 - Teaching Team Sports (3 units) OR
PED 288 - Teaching Individual Sports (3 units)

C. Third Year

Fall Semester (13-16 units)

CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units) OR
CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
CHS 371 - Applied Kinesiology (4 units)
CHS 360 - Disability Issues in Health Ecology (3 units) OR
CHS 362 - Athletic Injuries (3 units)
Pre-Professional Track
CHS 310 - Health and Wellness Communication (3 units) OR
CHS 473 - Epidemiology (3 units)
Physical Education Track
PED 337 - Movement Experiences for Children (3 units)
PED 340 - Teaching Rhythmic Activities (3 units)

Spring Semester (13-16 units)

PED 320 - Motor Development (3 units)
CHS 370 - Exercise Physiology (4 units)
CHS 360 - Disability Issues in Health Ecology (3 units) OR
CHS 362 - Athletic Injuries (3 units)
General Electives (0-3 units)
Pre-Professional Track
CHS 310 - Health and Wellness Communication (3 units) OR
CHS 473 - Epidemiology (3 units)
Upper-division PSY Elective (3 units)

D. Fourth Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

CHS 494 - Field Studies in Public Health (3 units)
PED 391 - Conditioning and Training Principles (3 units)
Core Curriculum Capstone (3 units)
General Electives (3 units)
Pre-Professional Track
KIN 481 - Exercise Prescription (3 units)
Physical Education Track
PEX 351 - Teaching Physical Education in Elementary Schools (3 units)

Spring Semester (15-18 units)

KIN 422 - Motion Analysis (3 units)
PED 391 - Conditioning and Training Principles (3 units)
PED 466 - Methods of Teaching Adaptive Physical Education (3 units)
Core Curriculum Major (CHS) Capstone (3 units)
General Elective (0-3 units)
Pre-Professional Track
KIN 430 - Psychology of Activity (3 units)