NWTC College Program Guide 2023-2024 | Page 555

Defines human development ; examines theories ; heredity and environmental effects ; prenatal development and birth ; evaluates biosocial , cognitive psychosocial development through the life span ; aging , death , and dying . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Exercise Physiology 10546109 Develops an understanding of the functionality and responses of cardiovascular and strength training exercise on the human body . ( Prerequisite : 10-546-105 , Wellness Kinesiology ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Wellness Coaching Psychology 10546112 Develops an understanding of various psychological factors in the causes and treatment of chronic disease . Emphasis will be placed on factors leading to poor health choices and resistance to lifestyle change . ( Prerequisites : Accepted in the Wellness & Health Promotion program ; 10-546-104 Intro to Wellness Coaching ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Wellness Programming / Design 10546106 Learners will design , develop , and deliver corporate and community wellness initiatives such as health risk assessments , wellness incentive programs , or health educational sessions . Learners will develop needs assessments , goals , objectives and evaluation measures with an emphasis on writing and presentation skills . ( Prerequisite : Accepted in the Wellness & Health Promotion program ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Exercise Testing / Prescription 10546115 Apply exercise theory to assess and develop interventional wellness-related exercise programs for individuals and groups . Assess exercise risk factors and implement safety measure to assure client safety . ( Prerequisite : 10-546-105 Wellness Kinesiology and 10-546-109 Exercise Physiology ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Coaching & Interviewing Tech 10546111 Apply listening and interviewing techniques to assess wellness levels and to facilitate health-related information exchange between the wellness practitioner and client . ( Prerequisite : 10-546-104 , Introduction to Wellness Coaching ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Wellness Practicum 2 10546114 Provides students with an advanced practicum experience applying wellness coaching and programming skills . ( Prerequisite : 10-546-115 Exercise Testing and 10-546-111 Coaching and Interviewing ). Course Typically Offered : Spring
Wellness Marketing / Technology 10546113 Create and develop wellness marketing and promotion strategies to enhance customer and client participation in individual and group related wellness programming opportunities . Utilize technology and social media to promote wellness initiatives . ( Prerequisite : Accepted in the Wellness & Health Promotion program ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Coaching for Behavior Change 10546116 Utilize wellness coaching techniques to identify lifestyle issues or problems , set goals , motivate clients , track progress , and implement life-long behavior change . ( Prerequisites : 10-546-111 , Coaching & Interviewing Techniques ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10801196 This course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation , group activity , and other projects . The study of self , conflict , and cultural contexts will be explored , as well as their impact on communication . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Intro to Diversity Studies 10809172 Basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary , history of immigration / conquest , transcultural communication , legal liability , multicultural majority / minority relations , ageism , sexism , gender , sexual orientation , the disabled / ADA . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
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