Business Administration - John F. Kennedy University

College of
Professional Studies
College of Professional Studies Course Descriptions
needs Assessments, and writing a proposal for a health program.
Models of health education as part of a mainstream healthcare
system and in alternative settings are explored. Professionals in the
field may be brought in to share their experiences. Prerequisites:
HHE 5200; HHE 5135.
hhe 5155 foundations of holistic nutrition 2
This course introduces students to essential issues and principles in
the field of nutrition today and to the effects food has on health
promotion, disease prevention, and recovery from illness and injury.
A whole foods based model of eating is presented along with a
holistic model of wellness that centers around whole food nutrition.
The basics of macro and micronutrients, anti-oxidants and food
issues faced in modern nutrition will be covered. Students will learn
how to formulate a personal dietary plan based on health status,
metabolic tendencies and levels of commitment to improve their
dietary habits and choices. Each class member will also develop
educational materials to include in their personalized nutrition
program. Prerequisite: HHE 5001.
hhe 5156 Comparative dietary approaches 2
Approaches to nutrition in the U.S. are so varied and so often
conflicting; most everyone is confused and overwhelmed about what
to eat. We analyze the most current, popular, classic, and cutting
edge dietary approaches to provide a basis to resolve the confusion.
The approaches are analyzed based on the following: metabolic
health and hormone balance; insulin sensitivity, blood typing and
other biochemical characteristics; carbohydrate, protein, and fat
proportions; food features; and food combining. We discuss which
approaches might be best for overweight, Syndrome X, fatigue,
mood, digestive and elimination problems, cravings and addictions,
skin conditions, disease prevention and other areas of student
interest. Prerequisite: HHE 5155.
hhe 5158 The Challenge of Change 2
This course explores Integral concepts and approaches that prepare
practitioners to promote health, well-being and healthy human
development in diverse settings. With Ken Wilber’s integral model
as our guide, we take a metasystemic look at the determinants that
influence health and well-being, exploring practical ways to support
positive change in individuals and in organizational and community
contexts. We look at personal and social transformation through the
lens of human development, and explore the role that development
plays in fostering healthy individuals in healthy communities. This
course is especially helpful to practitioners whose work will take
them into group and community settings, and into public spheres
such as community-based research and evaluation, program and
service delivery, multidisciplinary and intersectoral partnerships,
education, organizational development, governance, and healthy
public policy. Prerequisite: HHE 5225.
hhe 5160 embodying Spirit 2
The ultimate goal of a spiritual practice is awakening, but other gifts
are received as well, including psychological, intellectual, and
physical benefits and a greater sense of joy in living, purpose, and a
feeling of belonging and community. Abundant research shows a
strong link between health and spirituality. This course helps
students to develop or deepen a spiritual practice by offering
concepts and practices designed to embody and make more apparent
the essential quality of spirit in health and wellness.
hhe 5167 nutritional Consultation 2
In this course, students learn about analyzing the nutrient content
of foods and meal plans using the most efficient, up-to-date methods.
The main course focus is on the goals of nutrition
counseling—effective rapport building, listening, and interviewing;
keys to motivation; the stages of change (trans-theoretical model);
behavior change strategies; barriers to change; goal setting and
evaluation; effective documentation; and non-food interventions to
improve health. Prerequisite: HHE 5156.
hhe 5169 healing foods a 2
This course introduces the foods, ways of eating, and nutritional
therapies that help to bring about and maintain the most vibrant
health and also introduces the nutritional deficiencies that contribute
to ill health and lack of well-being. nutrition for men’s and women’s
health, a healthy immune system, cardiovascular health,
gastrointestinal health, and adrenal stress syndrome are covered.
Emphasis is on preventing illness and maintaining wellness.
Prerequisites: SCI 3110, HHE 5010, HHE 5155.
hhe 5171 healing foods B 2
Complementing HHE 5169, this course provides the foundation for
working with specific and diagnosed “medical conditions” such as
diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome and disease, allergies (especially
food allergies), heart disease, and cancer. Prerequisite: HHE 5169.
hhe 5172 healing foods C 2
This course introduces the foods, ways of eating and nutritional
therapies that help to bring about and maintain the most vibrant
health throughout the lifecycle, highlighting pediatric health,
geriatric health and holistic sports nutrition. Preventing childhood
obesity and its sequela (liver disease, diabetes, cardiac disease) is a
focus of this course. Ways to reverse the trend of the overfed but
undernourished child are explored. Special dietary needs of elders
are also a focus of this course. nutritional recommendations for
physical and mental vibrancy in the elder years are identified
through a holistic approach for preventing illness and maintaining
wellness. The nutritional needs of the athlete ware also be examined
through the lens of holistic nutrition and specific nutritional
recommendations for athletes are discussed. Prerequisite:
HHE 5171.
hhe 5173 from farm to Table 3
In this course, students analyze how the production, harvesting,
marketing and distribution, shopping, cooking, serving, and enjoying
of food determine a wide variety of social processes with profound
consequences for the earth and its populations. The role of health
educators as advocates of healthier approaches is considered, one
that will benefit earth communities, families, and every individual.
Socially transformative programs involving sustainable gardens,
programs in schools and communities, and other innovations are
examined.
hhe 5175 holistic approaches to Weight Management 3
Approaches to weight management are examined, including an
alternative model of looking at weight and size – Health At Every
Size. Working to include a holistic perspective, specific weight
management situations are a focus. Weight and fitness issues and the
connection between diet, exercise, self-esteem, and social support
are presented as essential components of sound, healthy, weight
management. The psychology behind issues related to nourishment
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