Health minors are afforded holistic perspectives of human health.
You will examine the psychological aspects of health, physical activity, and sport to understand the sociological framework of health. You will gain hands-on experience and understanding of anatomy of the human body, mental health, and more.
These requirements are from an excerpt from the University Academic Catalog, which outlines the requirements for a student to earn the distinction of being a Castleton University graduate. The complete catalog is available online.
The Health minor is offered by the Department of Health, Human Movement, & Sport.
Code | Course | Credits |
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HED 2010 |
Current Health IssuesExploration of the aspects of life that have a great impact on your health, in order to develop the decision making skills needed to make intelligent, informed health care choices throughout life. Examines the concept of health and the role and responsibility of individuals for their health. Emphasizes wellness and health promotion and their relationship to the quality of life. Every semester |
3 |
PED 3125 |
Psycho-Social Aspects of Health, Physical Activity and SportExamines the psychological and sociological frameworks of health, physical activity and sport for participants at all levels. Includes topics such as motivation, performance enhancement, group dynamics, aggression and socio-cultural influences. Every semester |
3 |
PED 2370 |
Community HealthA study of current community and world health issues to include an overview of epidemiology, communicable disease, environmental health, health services and consumerism. Spring |
3 |
Code | Course | Credits |
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AHS 2120 |
Wellness for LifeThis course examines the multiple dimensions of health and wellness. Students will learn about the various factors affecting each dimension (including physical, nutritional, emotional, social, occupational /financial) and understand how dimensions are interrelated. An emphasis is placed on the individual behaviors that influence health, physical fitness, and wellness. Students will participate in completing research and self-assessments that provide information about their health and wellness behavior. In addition, students will learn goal-setting and decision strategies that improve lifetime health and wellness. Student participation in classroom-based experiences using light to moderate levels of physical activity are required. This course fulfills a Social Science general education requirement. Every semester |
3 |
AHS 3090 |
Introduction to Alternative/Complementary MedicineThe purpose of this course is to introduce the learner to the theory and practice of the most widely used complementary and alternative therapies. Such as, but not limited to: “alternative” medical systems, mind/body treatment approaches, bodywork, and dietary supplements. This course will focus on informing the participants and future practitioners [which may include all appropriate majors] about these systems, treatment approaches/therapies, and supplementation methods, thus empowering participants to include these options, where appropriate, into the decision making process related to attaining and maintaining high level wellness for themselves and their future clients. Periodically |
3 |
HED 2310 |
Health Education MethodsThis course examines comprehensive school health education and the research and theory of health behavior. Course content includes the following: the historical development and philosophy of health education; knowledge of health education concepts and skills delineated in current national and Vermont health education standards, laws and regulations; the impact of societal values, norms and priorities on health education practice; the process of selecting and using current, valid and reliable sources of health information, to include national, state, and local organizations/associations, publications and educational materials/resources; and analyzing research relative to health risks among school-age youth and translating research into recommendations for the design and implementation of health education programs. This course also explores the purposes, components and approaches to coordinating school health initiatives based on the national Coordinated School Health model, including partnerships with families, school staff, and community members to improve health literacy and health behaviors. Prerequisite: PED 2420, or permission of the instructor. Fall |
3 |
HED 2330 |
Drug and Alcohol CurriculumThis course will examine the issues of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, specifically the physiological, psychological, and sociological effects of substance use and abuse on the individual, family, and society. The course will also consider legal issues, and curriculum and teaching strategies for effective substance abuse prevention. Prerequisite: HED 2310 or permission of instructor. Spring, even years |
2 |
HED 2350 |
Sexual Health CurriculumThis course will examine the issues of family health and comprehensive sexuality education in public schools, specifically the issues of human growth and development, families, relationships, reproductive health, abstinence, premature sexual activity, contraceptives, adolescent pregnancy, childbirth, adoption, abortion, and HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections. This course will also consider legal issues, and curriculum and teaching strategies for effective comprehensive sexuality education. Spring, odd years. |
2 |
PED 2160 |
Emergency Care and Personal SafetyEmergency Care is an American Red Cross Emergency Response Course based on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 1995 First Responder: National Standards Curriculum. This course will provide the participant essential information for developing the functional first aid capabilities of a first responder. As a crucial link in the EMS system, first responders evaluate and treat patients until more advanced medical help can arrive. This course does not provide state licensure for ambulance personnel. Fee Fee $35 Every semester |
3 |
PED 3060 |
Women's Health IssuesThis course will explore and analyze current Women's Health Issues. Topics to be considered are: research; and or lack of research related to issues in women's health, medical ethics and women's health; reproductive technology, human sexuality, family planning, euthanasia, consumer health, the right to life, battered women and battered women's syndrome, politics and poverty in women's health issues, the relation of health issues to social issues, teenage pregnancy, drug abuse and alcoholism, nutrition and weight control, emotional health, mental illness, women and ecology, adoption of preventive health behavior, and social change patterns in areas of concern to women's health. Periodically |
3 |
PED 4020 |
Applied Nutrition and Weight ControlPrinciples of human nutrition, the metabolism of nutrients during rest and exercise modes; the role of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and vitamins during rest and exercise; the role of exercise in the energy balance system for weight control; a study of various fad diets for weight control; and the concepts of overweight and obesity will be studied. An individualized project will be included. Prerequisite: BIO 2012 or consent of instructor. Spring |
3 |
PSY 3130 |
Health PsychologyExamination of the biopsychosocial model of health and disease. Topics will include: overviews of behavioral interventions and biofeedback, stress and stress management, pain and pain management, cancer, asthma, weight control and obesity, eating disorders and adherence to medical regimens. Prerequisite: Any psychology course or instructor permission Periodically |
3 |
SOC 2230 |
Death And DyingAn examination of death and dying from the cross-cultural, social, historical, familial and personal perspectives. An emphasis is given to the cultural beliefs and behaviors and the social approaches of understanding and coping with death and dying. Periodically |
3 |