An introduction to the science of human nutrition. Discussions include digestion, absorption, and transportation of nutrients in the body, and the way nutrients are used to support growth and development and maintain health. The course also examines how personal dietary choices affect nutritive quality of the diet and the health of an individual. The relationship between diet and health is explored throughout the course. Special topics include diet, cardiovascular disease, body composition, bone health, and vegetarianism. High school chemistry recommended but not required.

This class is designed for students who wish to understand more about the role sport and exercise can play in relation to social justice and civil rights movements, the way that current inequities influence who is able to participate in various types of sport and exercise, and methods for addressing these inequalities and injustices. Students have the chance to learn about social justice and social change as they relate to the following topics: athlete activism, coaching, administration, participation, fairness and non-profit community based and governmental level interventions.

This is an introductory course designed to provide information and facilitate understanding in regard to the mental processes that promote peak performance and experience. Discussions include imagery, self-talk, competition, motivation, team cohesion, peak performance, anxiety, attention and confidence. Cultural differences and creating inclusive and accessible sport spaces are also discussed. PSY 100 is recommended but not required.

The physical and psychological components of stress, identification of personal stress response patterns and techniques for daily stress management. Enrollment limited to 30.

The goal of this course is to teach emergency medical care that enables the student to (1) recognize symptoms of illness and injuries; (2) implement proper procedures; (3) administer appropriate care; (4) achieve and maintain proficiency in all caregiving skills; (5) be responsible and behave in a professional manner; and (6) become certified in Community First Aid/AED and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Enrollment limited to 10.

The goal of this course is to teach emergency medical care that enables the student to (1) recognize symptoms of illness and injuries; (2) implement proper procedures; (3) administer appropriate care; (4) achieve and maintain proficiency in all caregiving skills; (5) be responsible and behave in a professional manner; and (6) become certified in Community First Aid/AED and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Enrollment limited to 10.

The goal of this course is to teach emergency medical care that enables the student to (1) recognize symptoms of illness and injuries; (2) implement proper procedures; (3) administer appropriate care; (4) achieve and maintain proficiency in all caregiving skills; (5) be responsible and behave in a professional manner; and (6) become certified in Community First Aid/AED and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Enrollment limited to 10.

What can one do to address climate change? How can one develop their own voice and fight for change? This course explores how students can write about climate change, grow as part of a supportive class, and find hope for a brighter future. Students practice being a public writer and an agent of change. Students work as writers and editors on a series of writing pieces and create individual portfolios for climate action. From an op-ed, to a blog post, to a policy brief, and to a policy memo, students learn the secrets of powerful public writing.

This course is designed to develop a student’s abilities as an environmental problem-solver through practice. The problems come in two forms: a campus or local problem related to environmental sustainability or resilience and the problem of what to do with one’s life. To address each, students engage in a semester-long group project that addresses a real-world environmental issue or question (projects vary from year to year) and a more individualized examination of the student’s own values, career aspirations and skills.