The Applied Health Sciences programs endorse a philosophy that the key to health and wellness is the quality of one’s lifestyle, which has physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects. The department’s mission is to promote health and wellness with an emphasis on prevention; lifelong learning; and the acquisition of knowledge, attitudes, and skills that can be integrated into a holistic lifestyle. The department provides physical wellness, fitness, and lifetime leisure and sport courses that fulfill General Education requirements for all Bethel students. A goal of both the professional programs and the General Education courses is to develop whole and holy persons who will strive to be salt and light as ambassadors for Jesus Christ.
The B.S. in Biokinetics major prepares health scientists who can address a wide-range of health needs related to lifestyle, aging, and disease (Pre-Medicine, Pre-Physical or Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, and Pre-Chiropractic). The program emphasizes a hands-on research based approach to health science.
HAS 120 • First Aid 1 Credit
Emphasizes the citizen responder as the first link in the emergency medical services system through the American Red Cross First Aid course. Includes CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
HAS 130 • Personal and Community Health 3 Credits
Focus on health promotion and the development of skills to make informed lifestyle decisions. Examination of current information on major health issues including exercise, nutrition, stress, tobacco/alcohol/drug use, mental health, sexual health, environmental health, and disease. Emphasis on the importance of becoming an advocate for personal, family, and community health.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
HAS 170 • Applied Nutrition 3 Credits
Effects of nutrition on health, human performance and reduction of chronic disease throughout the lifespan. Topics covered also include disordered eating, weight management, supplements, and societal and cultural issues related to nutrition.
Offered: Fall, Interim, Spring.
HAS 205QA • Self-expression through Dance 2 Credits
A wide variety of rhythmic movement and dance that enhance creative expression, fitness development, and understanding of, and appreciation for, a variety of dance forms. Students think and move creatively and develop rhythmic skills through participation in aerobic dance, square dance, ethnic dance, and ballroom dance.
Offered: Occasionally.
HAS 247 • Motor Development and Learning 3 Credits
The mechanisms of human motor learning and development with special emphasis on the physical and psychological principles involved in the acquisition and maintenance of motor skills.
Prerequisites: BIO 214/BIO 215. Offered: Fall, Spring.
HAS 250M • Statistics and Research Methods in Applied Health Sciences 3 Credits
Descriptive statistics. Discrete probability spaces, random variables, and distributions. Normal distribution, statistical inference, estimation, hypothesis testing, linear regression, correlation analysis, and analysis of variance. Applications to healthcare and Institutional Review Board (TRB) human-based research projects.
Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: Students may not receive credit for both HAS 250M and PSY 230M. HAS 250M will not count toward the psychology minor Elective credit requirement.
HAS 303KZ • Integrative Medicine in a Cross-Cultural Setting 3 Credits
Theories and practices of integrative medicine that promote quality health and wellness. Models from ancient Mayan practices to modern Western medical practices. Scientific theories include ethnobotany, psychoneuroimmunology, integrative nutrition, and biofeedback. Practices may include therapeutic touch, yoga, mindfulness, contemplative prayer, nature therapy, and healing effects of physical activity and movement.
Prerequisites: Laboratory Science (D) course and Mathematics (M) course. Offered: Occasionally interim.
HAS 370 • Functional Human Nutrition 3 Credits
Prepares students in functional nutrition, emphasizing human biochemistry and cellular energetics. Explores the relationship of nutrients to health pathologies, including metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Practical experience with nutritional interventions for health optimization and disease management. Emphasis in biochemical individuality for positive, nutritional modulation in oxidative phosphorylation.
Prerequisites: BIO 120/BIO 120D or BIO 122/BIO 122D or CHE 113/CHE 113D; HAS 170. Offered: Fall, Spring.
HAS 375 • Biomechanics 3 Credits
Mechanics of sports performance and anatomical kinesiology. Newtonian mechanics, types of motion, application of force, maintenance of equilibrium, and fluid dynamics.
Prerequisites: BIO 214/BIO 215, BIO 238/BIO 239; Mathematics (M) course. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: PHY 102/PHY 102D and HAS 247 are recommended prerequisites.
HAS 379 • Integrative Human Physiology 3 Credits
Examination of how normal human physiological function (homeostasis) is altered, and subsequently restored, in response to various forms of acute and chronic stress.
Prerequisites: BIO 214/BIO 215 and BIO 216/BIO 217. Offered: Fall, Spring.
HAS 393 • Literature Review in Biokinetics 1 Credit
Students develop and work on their research project and IRB. Students will use literature to formulate an independent project. Completion of IRB is expected. Seminar includes discussions of careers, graduate and medical school application and entrance examines.
Corequisites: Concurrent registration in HAS 398 and HAS 399. Offered: Spring.
HAS 398 • Physiological Assessment Laboratory 1 Credit
Laboratory experience accompanying HAS 399.
Prerequisites: HAS 379, (may be taken concurrently). Corequisites: Concurrent registration in HAS 393 and HAS 399 is required. Offered: Spring.
HAS 399 • Physiological Assessment 3 Credits
Applied techniques in the measurement of exercise bioenergetics, neuromuscular performance, cardiorespiratory fitness, and other health components. Particular emphasis is given to the knowledge necessary for exercise testing certifications and development of fitness testing skills.
Prerequisites: HAS 379 (may be taken concurrently). Corequisites: Concurrent registration in HAS 393 and HAS 398 is required. Offered: Spring.
HAS 440 • Advanced Training for Human Performance 3 Credits
Prepares students to systematically design training and conditioning programs to enhance the function and capacity of the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems. This course utilizes periodization and mathematical models with expected physiological and neuromuscular adaptions to maximize human performance in sport, pre-habilitation, public health and special populations.
Prerequisites: BIO 216/BIO 217 and BIO 238/BIO 239 or Consent of instructor. Offered: Fall.
HAS 445 • Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Biokinetics 3 Credits
Collection, interpretation, and prescription of human subjects data will be conducted. Activities focus on how to work in a dynamic laboratory and refine and master previously learned assessment skills.
Prerequisites: HAS 399. Offered: Fall.
HAS 450 • Physiology and Intervention in Disabilities and Chronic Disease 3 Credits
Synthesizes content from various foundational classes, the skills of the assessment lab, and guidance from a practicing clinician to foster in-depth exploration of various topics. Reviews the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and investigates neurologic atypical and/or pathological conditions. Independent and team learning, hands-on labs, and experiential observations.
Prerequisites: HAS 375 and HAS 399. Offered: Fall, Spring.
HAS 481 • Internship in Human Kinetics and Applied Health Science 1-4 Credits
A practical experience in an off-campus setting in applying academic knowledge and professional skills under the dual supervision of a faculty member and a practicing professional. Designed by student in consultation with a faculty member.
Prerequisites: HAS 399 or Consent of instructor. Special Notes: Application must be made at least one semester prior to the intended experience. Offered: Fall, Spring.
HAS 494 • Biokinetics Research 1 Credit
Students develop and work on their senior research project. Students will complete data collection. Students will continue the discussion on "life after Bethel." In addition, social networking and public speaking and presentations will be explored.
Prerequisites: HAS 393. Offered: Fall.
HAS 495 • Biokinetics Symposium 1 Credit
Students prepare and deliver formal presentation and manuscripts of their research results. Weekly discussions are organized on current research topics. This course will continue the discussion of "life after Bethel." .
Prerequisites: HAS 494. Offered: Spring.
PEA 110Q • Disc Golf 1 Credit
An introduction to the game of disc golf. Includes history, equipment, etiquette, rules, technique, scoring, and playing of the sport at the disc golf course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
PEA 112Q • Walk Jog Run 1 Credit
Basic introduction to running for health. Students learn to monitor heart rates as they progress from a walking/jogging base to runs of up to an hour in length. Proper warmup and recovery are stressed. Students begin with workouts appropriate to their fitness levels and set goals appropriate for those levels.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
PEA 113Q • Fly Fishing 1 Credit
Basic skills and equipment of fly-fishing. Includes history, equipment, fly-tying, fly-casting, knot tying, and basic streamside/lakeside entomology.
Offered: Spring.
PEA 114QA • Jazz Dance 2 Credits
An introductory course in basic jazz dance steps and technique. Emphasis on correct body placement, technique, introduction to various jazz styles, and artistic interpretation.
Offered: Fall.
PEA 115QA • Ballet 2 Credits
An introductory course in basic ballet dance steps and technique. Emphasis on correct body placement, technique, introduction to ballet basics and artistic interpretation.
Offered: Spring.
PEA 116Q • Group Fitness 1 Credit
Development of cardiovascular fitness through aerobic rhythms and exercise. Workout includes varied aerobic conditioning, minimal strength training, and stretching.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
PEA 117Q • Cycling 1 Credit
Introduction to basic cycling skills, basic bicycle maintenance and repair, and cycling safety. Discussion includes cycling for sport (mountain biking, road biking), commuting, and leisure. Cycling responsibility and safety are emphasized.
Offered: Spring.
PEA 118Q • Beginning Weight Training 1 Credit
Physical fitness through weight training. Basic principles of diet, weight training, and completion of an adequate program.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
PEA 119Q • Self Defense 1 Credit
Development of the awareness and basic skills necessary for protection and self-defense. Focus on observational and non-confrontational skills used to prevent or postpone physical aggression. Development of competency in the use of physical self-defense measures needed when prevention fails.
Offered: Fall, Interim.
PEA 122Q • Badminton 1 Credit
Basic badminton skills, player position, and strategy. Includes instruction, drills, practice, playing time, a class tournament, history, rules, etiquette, and equipment needs.
Offered: Fall, Interim, Spring.
PEA 124Q • Fundamentals of Basketball 1 Credit
Individual skill development, coordination of individual skills with other skills, strategy, and team play for the pick-up or intramural player.
Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: Not open to varsity basketball players.
PEA 130Q • Beginning Snowboarding 1 Credit
Basic skills of snowboarding to achieve success on easy and intermediate terrain. Includes history, safety, equipment, and development of riding skill and technique on groomed trails.
Course fee will not be refunded in full if class is dropped after the first day of instruction. Offered: Interim.
PEA 131Q • Intermediate Snowboarding 1 Credit
Intermediate and advanced boarding skills on intermediate and expert terrain. Emphasis on developing riding technique to tackle bumps, steps, carving, and terrain park features.
Course fee will not be refunded in full if class is dropped after the first day of instruction. Offered: Interim.
PEA 132Q • Golf 1 Credit
Basic golf strokes. Instruction and practice of grip, swing, woods, irons, chipping, and putting at the driving range and putting green. Includes history, equipment, etiquette, rules, and scoring, as well as playing time at the golf course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
PEA 133Q • Intermediate Golf 1 Credit
Designed for students who have had some instruction and experience with golf. Further development of strokes and emphasis on playing a more consistent golf game.
Prerequisites: PEA 132Q or Consent of instructor. Offered: Fall.
PEA 134Q • Beginning Broomball 1 Credit
Focuses on broomball as an outdoor recreational activity for everyone. Best suited for students with minimal broomball experience. Knowledge of rules, strategy, and skills are discussed and regularly put into practice on Bethel's outdoor campus rink.
Offered: Interim.
PEA 135Q • Intermediate Broomball 1 Credit
Focuses on broomball as a recreational activity with elements of competitive game play. Best suited for students with some experience in broomball or a general sports background. Knowledge of rules, strategy, and skills are discussed and regularly put into practice on Bethel's outdoor campus rink.
Offered: Interim.
PEA 136Q • Racquetball 1 Credit
Basic skills and strategy of racquetball, as well as the rules, regulations, and history of the game. Includes singles, cutthroat, and doubles.
Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: Students must provide their own racquet.
PEA 137Q • Spikeball 1 Credit
A combination of Volleyball and 4 Square, Spikeball is a fast paced net game that requires constant movement, cooperative team play and strategy, and helps develop physical fitness through activity similar to high intensity interval training.
Offered: Fall, Interim, Spring.
PEA 138Q • Beginning Downhill Skiing 1 Credit
Basic skills of downhill skiing. Includes history, safety, and equipment; walking, climbing, gliding, and traversing the hill; wedge, steer, wide track, and parallel turns; techniques in stopping and controlling speed.
Course fee will not be refunded in full if class is dropped after the first day of instruction. Offered: Interim.
PEA 139Q • Intermediate Downhill Skiing 1 Credit
Intermediate and advanced turns at slow and intermediate speed on steep, high, and difficult terrain. Opportunity to measure ability through a race course designed for this level of ability.
Course fee will not be refunded in full if class is dropped after the first day of instruction. Offered: Interim.
PEA 140Q • Cross Country Skiing I 1 Credit
An introduction to cross country skiing emphasizing diagonal stride technique. No experience necessary. If students do not have their own equipment, rental equipment is made available. The campus trail and nearby state and regional trails are utilized. Class includes an afternoon at William O'Brien state park. Class meets four days per week.
Offered: Interim. Special Notes: Open to beginners and intermediates.
PEA 141Q • Cross Country Skiing II 1 Credit
Reinforcement and development of diagonal stride techniques and beginning skate-skiing techniques for intermediate skiers. Discussion of more advanced waxing techniques and equipment. Includes one extended ski off campus.
Prerequisites: PEA 140Q or Consent of instructor. Offered: Occasionally interim.
PEA 142Q • Slow Pitch Softball 1 Credit
Fundamental skills of slow-pitch softball for the recreational player.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
PEA 144Q • Beginning Tennis 1 Credit
Basic tennis strokes. Includes instruction, drills, practice, and playing time. Covers rules, simple strategy, player position, etiquette, and guidelines for equipment selection.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
PEA 145Q • Intermediate Tennis 1 Credit
Further development of basic tennis skills with emphasis on solid and consistent stroking. Instruction, drills, practice, and playing time on the serve, forehand and backhand ground strokes, volleys, lobs, and overheads. Game-playing strategy, tiebreakers, and player position.
Offered: Spring.
PEA 146Q • Volleyball 1 Credit
Power volleyball skills and techniques involved in volleyball as a recreational sport. Rules, strategy, as well as the application of rules in game situations. Traditional 6-on-6, coed, and reverse 4s are taught under the rules of USA volleyball. Emphasis on developing a positive attitude toward playing the game of volleyball.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
PEA 147Q • Intermediate Volleyball 1 Credit
Competitive volleyball play in which participants learn a variety of volleyball strategies, offenses, defenses, and various styles of play. Traditional 6-on-6, coed, and reverse 4s are used for competition under the rules of USA volleyball. Emphasis on applying rules in game situations, not only as a player, but also as an official.
Prerequisites: PEA 146Q or Participation in high school varsity volleyball. Offered: Spring, even # years.
PEA 150Q • Lifeguarding I 2 Credits
Development of the highest possible skill level in the five basic strokes, as well as instruction and practice in basic skills to save one’s own life or the life of another. Opportunity to receive a Red Cross Lifeguarding I Certificate.
Prerequisites: Advanced swimming proficiency and Current CPR and First Aid certification (may be taken concurrently). Offered: Spring, odd # years.
PEA 151Q • Soccer 1 Credit
Introduction to the history, rules, and fundamental skills of soccer.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
PEA 152Q • Yoga 1 Credit
Development of physical fitness and self-awareness through core stabilizing and strengthening exercises as an integral part of health and wellness. Emphasis on the integration of Christian faith and exercise while learning correct postures, alignments, and focus.
Offered: Spring. Special Notes: Students must provide their own exercise/yoga mat.
PEA 153Q • Pickleball 1 Credit
Fast paced net game with similarities to tennis, badminton, table tennis, racquetball; content includes rules, strategies, techniques, and court positioning for singles and doubles, and includes extensive active practice and play.
Offered: Fall, Spring.