Exercise and Health Science | Summer 2010 Undergraduate Credit Courses

Cat. No./Title	Instructor	Dates	Location	Days	Time	Cr	Class No.	Fee	Register
Summer 2010 registration is closed.
[PR] EHS150 Introduction to Nutrition	D Wein	Jun 1 - Jul 15	W-1-058 Wheatley Bldg - 1st Floor - Room 058	TuTh	10a - 1p	3	1485	$960	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for EHS150: This course examines ways in which nutrition promotes health, influences disease, and affects exercise and sports performance. A major goal is to have students better understand the role that nutrition plays in their own health. Participants evaluate popular diets and dietary supplements, examine current nutrient recommendations, and acquire confidence in making sensible nutrition recommendations. Prerequisite: EHS and NURSNG students only. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
[PR] EHS160 Fitness & Wellness	K McInnis	Jun 1 - Jul 15	W-1-019 Wheatley Bldg - 1st Floor - Room 019	TuTh	1:30p - 4:30p	3	1486	$960	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for EHS160: Students completing this course will be able to plan and develop a personal physical fitness plan and learn about physical fitness as it relates to health and well being. Students will also learn to set fitness related goals and articulate the aims and objectives of instruction in various fitness related activities, included but not limited to weight training, aerobic fitness using a number of modes such as walking and jogging, and an introduction to the regulation of healthy body weight. Emphasis will be on analyzing and designing fitness related activities with a consideration of safety issues and articulating carry over skills to aid in increasing the quality of life. This is a fundamental course that introduces students to the basic principles of fitness. Prerequisite: EHS Students Only. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
[PR] EHS240 Prevention and Care of Sport Injuries	S Medeiros	Jun 1 - Jul 15	W-1-005 Wheatley Bldg - 1st Floor - Room 005	MTuWTh	10a - 11:30a	3	1947	$960	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for EHS240: This course is designed to assist students in recognizing and providing immediate treatment of the common injuries seen in recreational and competitive sports. Additional topics include pre-participation physicals, protective equipment, emergency first-aid, orthotics, illnesses and disease routinely seen in active individuals, and when to treat and when to refer. Prerequisite: EHS Students Only. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
[PR] EHS250 Nutrition for Sports & Performance	D Wein	Jul 20 - Aug 26	W-1-058 Wheatley Bldg - 1st Floor - Room 058	TuTh	10a - 1p	3	1946	$960	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for EHS250: This course examines the interaction between nutrition, exercise, and athletic performance. Weeks include the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of nutrition as it relates to exercise performance. Lectures cover current research on nutritional needs in response to exercise including: fluids, energy nutrient requirements and caloric distribution, supplementation, ergogenic aids, pre/post event recommendations. A strong foundation of bioenergetics for sports competition will be emphasized. Prerequisites: EHS 150. EHS Students Only. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
[PR] EHS260 Physical Activity & Health	D Commesso	Jul 19 - Aug 25	M-2-206 McCormack Bldg - 2nd Floor - Room 206	MW	10a - 1p	3	1487	$960	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for EHS260: The course focuses on better understanding health conditions and how physical activity many impact the prevention or control of these conditions. Health conditions that will be covered include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and cancer. The terms and measures used for large-scale physical activity and fitness studies will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on understanding key epidemiological studies of physical activity and mortality and their contribution to our understanding of physical activity, public health, and different diverse populations. An introduction to methods of assessing physical activity such as pedometer use will be included. Prerequisite: EHS Students Only. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
[PR] EHS280 Statistics for Health Professionals	L Milliken	Jun 1 - Aug 26	Online	-	-	3	1488	$960	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for EHS280: This course focuses on basic concepts of statistics such as measures of central tendency and variability; concepts of test validity, reliability, and objectivity; and on basic techniques used in inferential statistics. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting scientific peer-reviewed research in the field of exercise and health sciences. Prerequisites: MATH 114Q or Equivalent. EHS of College of Nursing Students Only. Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
[PR] EHS340 Health Behavior Change	A O’Neil	Jun 1 - Jul 15	W-1-056 Wheatley Bldg - 1st Floor - Room 056	TuTh	6p - 9p	3	1948	$960	The course has reached its maximum enrollment. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for EHS340: Students will explore and apply theoretically based principles and strategies to health behavior modification for the prevention of health problems through the adoption of healthy lifestyles. As an example of health behavior change, primary emphasis will be places on physical activity promotion at the individual level. Examples of other health behaviors as well as group and community level behavior change will also be covered. Emphasis is placed on improving student competency in communication, and theory-based intervention delivery, and counseling skills for assisting others in health behaviors. Prerequisites: EHS 160. EHS Students Only. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
[PR] EHS360 Wellness Coaching Techniques	D Commesso	Jun 2 - Jul 14	M-3-204 McCormack Bldg - 3rd Floor - Room 204	MW	10a - 1p	3	1945	$960	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for EHS360: This course seeks to provide in-depth and hands-on experience with evidence-based health behavior change that can be used to help individuals improve healthy lifestyle techniques. The course has particular relevance to exercise specialists, nutritionists, teachers, psychologists and other health-affiliated professionals. Students will work to develop and improve counseling skills by using hands-on experiences. Prerequisites: EHS 340. EHS Students Only. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
[PR] EHS370 Exercise Program Design	K McInnis	Jun 1 - Jul 15	W-1-019 Wheatley Bldg - 1st Floor - Room 019	TuTh	10a - 1p	3	1626	$960	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for EHS370: This course examines the theory and practice of designing exercise programs to improve or maintain cardio respiratory and muscular fitness. Students will study the principles of prescribing safe and effective exercise training programs for apparently health individuals and for persons who have various stable chronic medical conditions such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis. Designing exercise programs for other special populations including youth, older adults and pregnancy will also be studied. Prerequisites: EHS 380. EHS students only. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
[PR] EHS400 Practicum in Adult Fitness	D Commesso	Jul 19 - Aug 25	M-2-206 McCormack Bldg - 2nd Floor - Room 206	MW	1:30p - 4:30p	3	1627	$960	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for EHS400: This course explores the physiological and psychological basis of physical conditioning; body weight control and exercise adherence for apparently health adults. Students will gain practical experience administering fitness tests, designing safe and effective exercise programs and developing effective leadership and communication skills. Students will enhance their competencies in adult fitness programming by serving as instructors, test administrators and fitness counselors. Theories and practices related to exercise physiology and health behavior change will be employed throughout the course. Prerequisites: EHS 300 and EHS 370. EHS Students Only. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960
[PR] EHS460 Research Methods I	M Munoz	Jul 19 - Aug 25	W-1-055 Wheatley Bldg - 1st Floor - Room 055	MW	10a - 1p	3	3553	$960	Registration for this session has been closed. For more information, contact 617 287 6200.
Description for EHS460: This course is designed to provide student with a background in quantitative research design to promote an understanding of the scientific literature and to assist in future research pursuits. In this course, students will become familiar with the scientific method, the basic principles of designing descriptive and experimental projects, literature searching, interpretation of research results, and ethical conduct in research. Students will prepare and present a research proposal as part of the course. Prerequisites: EHS 260 and EHS 280. EHS Students Only. Academic Information: Credits: 3 Fee: Course Fee: $960 Lab Fee: $0 Total: $960