20 courses in the 1989–90 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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Department of Health Studies
Faculty listed in 1989–90
Associate Professor, Chairman of the
Department .
Faculty listed in 1989–90
A.J.R. Cameron,’ BA, MA, PhD (Waterloo)
Professor, Associate Dean, Graduate
Affairs, Faculty of Human Kinetics and
Leisure Studies
Faculty listed in 1989–90
M.E. Houston,* BSc (Toronto), PhD (Waterloo)
Associate Professor, Associate
Chairman, Graduate Affairs
D.E. Mills, BSAg (Purdue), PhD (indiana) Recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award
An exploration of current issues and controversies in the promotion of optimal health with emphasis on the biological factors contributing to health or disease. Strategies and procedures for the reduction of risk factors for disease are described. Topical areas include: (1) human reproduction and sexuality, (2) nutritional factors and heart disease, and (3) genetic diseases and cancer.
Antireq: Students with HLTH 140 and/or 141 may not take this course for credit
The physiology of human growth, development and aging is examined, with special reference to the influence of diet, environment, exercise and disease on the normal processes. Prereq: BIOL 230, 273 (Formerly BIOL 233) Cross-listed as KIN 210
The course focuses on the family as the basic social unit responsible for the development and maintenance of the effective physical and mental health of its members. The interaction of biological, behavioural, and socio-cultural factors will be considered as the family is examined using a lifespan approach. Prereq: HLTH 101/102 or 140/141, PSYCH 101 and Recommended SOC 101
This course examines the Canadian health care system by considering organizational principles, health resources and economics, service utilization, health care planning and health promotion strategies. There is a focus on societal and political issues which affect the health of the society through the delivery system.
Prereq: Health Studies students only or permission of instructor
An introduction to the basic biological and toxicological processes that determine the effects of environmental pollutants on human health. Emphasis is placed on the mechanisms that give rise to chronic or delayed health effects, such as cancer, genetic mutations, and birth defects.
An introduction to the study of biological factors governing the occurrence of disease in human populations, using selected diseases to illustrate disease mechanisms and identification of risk factors.
Prereq: BIO! 230, 273 (Formerly BIOL 233), KIN 317 or equivalent
A comprehensive and systematic introduction to the key concepts, methodologies, and issues related to program evaluation in general and their application to health programs in particular. Administrative and policy implications as well as the technical/methodological evaluation issues that face individuals involved in administering, planning, implementing, and evaluating health programs will be discussed.
Prereq: Basic courses in Statistics and in Research Design
HLTH 348Social Psychology of Health BehaviourW,S 3C 0.5
The study and application of basic social psychological processes in relation to selected health-related behaviours (e.g. family planning, overeating, smoking, non-medical drug use, cardiovascular risk factors, patient compliance, medical care utilization). Prereq: PSYCH 101 or consent of instructor Cross-listed as KIN 348
HLTH 349Principles of Behaviour ModificationF,S 3C 0.5
A general overview of behaviour madification principles and procedures. Basic principles of reinforcement, punishment, modelling and desensitization are examined as they relate to health behaviour.
Methodological approaches to the detection, assessment and management of toxic hazards (especially carcinogens) in the workplace and external environment. The health effects of chemical toxicants on specific human organ systems (lung, nervous system, immune system, etc.) are also examined.
HLTH 407Physlology of Coronary Heart Disease ,W 3C 0.5
An examination of the pathology, risk factors and rehabilitation programs related to coronary heart disease. Major emphasis is placed on the cardiorespiratory implications of exercise in the rehabilitation process.
An independent research project on an approved topic, supervised by a faculty member. Includes an approved proposal and compietion of the first 3 chapters of the thesis — Introduction, Review of Literature, and Methods. Recommended for students planning graduate studies. Offering is contingent on the avait ability of resources.
An independent research project on an approved topic, supervised by a faculty member. Includes data collection, data analysis and presentation of results in thesis form.
A course designed to familiarize students with the skills requisite for the formulation, execution and written presentation of an empirical research project. After a general discussion of the pertinent issues, students will be asked to analyse independently a data set related to a topic of interest to Health Studies students and to present this in a thesis format. Prereq: KIN 222, 330 and CS 316 Students must be enrolled in either fourth-year regular or 3B Co-op of the Health Studies program.
An investigation of the epidemiology of selected non-communicable diseases. The course emphasizes understanding of epidemiologic methods and identification of risk factors.
Prereq: An introductory statistics course or consent of instructor
A critical analysis of various behavjoural strategies for the prevention of coronary heart disease, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and lung cancer. The role of behaviour in the pathogenesis of disease and the feasiblity of behavioural change for prevention of disease will be discussed. Prereq: HLTH 344, 348, 349
A study of current issues pertaining to health promotion, health behaviour, or biomedical research. Topics may include pertinent research that is significant to the health of individuals, families and groups, or the community. Prereq: Health Studies students only Normally only fourth-year students will be admitted.
For the student who desires to pursue a particular topic in depth through guided independent research and/or reading. A faculty member must approve a student's project prior to registration. May be repeated in subsequent terms. Depending on student demand and availability of teaching resources, special topics may be presented to small groups in a lecture format. Such topics have included Pharmacology, Behavioural Immunity, Nutrition, The Health Care System.