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Business And Organizational Cultures

The course introduces students to the various applications of anthropological theory and ethnographic research methods in contemporary institutional settings, including businesses, government, and non- governmental organizations. Students will investigate the concept of organization from an anthropological perspective in order to understand how organizational forms manifest in different social and cultural contexts and what cultural patterns and processes shape them.

Health Care Inequalities

This course introduces students to anthropological theory and ethnographic research methods from the perspective of health inequalities and cultural aspects of health care systems. Students will investigate the concepts of health, disease and illness from an anthropological perspective in order to study how cultural and structural inequalities influence diverse experiences of health care institutions and practices.

Visual Culture In A Digital Age

This course provides a general introduction to visual culture as a formal language with which social, cultural, political, and spiritual meanings are developed and communicated through visual means. Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of contemporary design as an intentional process and actor in the creation of culture via images, artifacts and environments.

Current Topics In Active Women's Health

This is a required course encompassing a wide range of topics related to women's health with a focus on active women's health. The primary focus of this course will be on the discussion of clinical issues specific to active women's health from a variety of healthcare professionals. The course will utilize a combination of discussions, oral presentations, written communication and group discussions to inform the student. Course must be taken twice for a total of 4 credits.

Sports Medicine For Active Women

This course is designed to study the basic areas covered in sports medicine with readings and discussions of current trends in research and practice in the field of active women's health. Readings, discussions and an independent project will focus on reflective decision making about current issues and trends related to sports medicine. Contemporary topics in sports medicine will be covered and students will be expected to develop a presentation on a topic specific to their respective area of clinical practice.

Experiential Learning In Women's Health: Part I

The intent of the Part 1 Experiential Learning in Women's Health course is to use knowledge learned in the classroom and apply to women in the healthcare settings to facilitate wellness, prevention and recovery to maximize women's health. Students will learn to apply the basics of motivational interviewing as well as the fundamentals learned in class to assess and recommend treatment for issues related to active women's health.

Experiential Learning In Women's Health: Part II

The intent of the Part II Experiential Learning in Women's Health course is to use knowledge learned in the classroom and during Part I and further understanding and skills applied to women in healthcare settings to facilitate wellness, prevention and recovery to maximize women's health. Students will learn to further apply the basics of motivational interviewing as well as the fundamentals learned in class to assess and counsel on issues related to active women's health.

Advanced Evaluation And Re-Integration To Activity For The Post- Rehabilitation Musculoskeletal Patient

This is a 3 hour course designed for health care professionals that require advanced training in the design, implementation and evaluation of transitional or sport-specific rehabilitation protocols to initiate reintegration of the injured athlete to full participation. The first half of the course will utilize a combination of lectures and laboratory experiences to provide foundational concepts for exercise prescription, dose, and progression specific to the patient's sport, injury and functional capacity.

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