A "T" located
to the left of the available semester indicates transfer to Murray State University,
Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
as per articulation agreements. These courses will also transfer to most public
four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
HLT 111 HEALTH
T F all /Spring/Summer
This course is designed to assist the individual in his/her responsibility
for establishing good health practice and thereby avoiding illness.
Credit: 2 hours - Two lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
HLT 112 DRUG AND ALCOHOL EDUCATION I
T By Request
Study of facts, attitudes, problems, and impact of drug and alcohol use
and abuse. Includes identification of stimulants, depressants, h all ucinogens;
physiological, psychological, economic, social, and cultural factors; recognition
of drugs of abuse and their symptomatic reactions; and identification of
helping organizations, institutions, and agencies.
Credit: 1 hour - One lecture hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
HLT 113 FOUNDATION OF HEALTH AND FITNESS
T By Request
Study of principles of physical and mental health. Includes concepts of
personal, family, and community hygiene; mental health; diet and nutrition;
physical fitness and exercise, rest, and relaxation; disease prevention;
and holistic health and wellness.
Credit: 1 hour – One lecture hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
HLT 117 STRESS MANAGEMENT
By Request
This course is addresses practical information about stress and how to
manage it. Topics include the definition and characteristics of stress, as
well as the changes it causes in the body. Students will learn the difference
between functional and dysfunctional techniques for managing stress, then
focus on five areas of functional techniques. Students will learn to develop
personal stress management plans.
Credit: .5 hours - .5 lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
HLT 125 FIRST AID
F all /Spring
This course is designed to acquaint the student with basic first aid. Treatments
for situations involving breathing problems, shock, soft-tissue injuries,
eye injuries, burns, all ergic reaction, bleeding and various other health
related problems will be covered. Students will learn how to assess the injured
person, activate the Emergency Medical Services system and administer first
aid to the ill or injured person.
Credit: 1 hour — One lecture hour per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
HLT 126 FIRST AID REFRESHER
By Request
This course is designed to review procedures taught in HLT 125-First Aid,
and to acquaint the student with any changes that have occurred in first
aid treatment of the ill or injured person.
Credit: .5 hours - .5 lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): First Aid-HLT 125
