CGS Health and Exercise Sciences Courses
CGS HES 101 Introduction to Public Health
3 cr.
Introduction to history, science and philosophy of Public Health including scientific research, policy development and health education.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: PH 101 and CGS HES 101 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
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CGS HES 103 Life Balance: An Understanding of Leisure
3 cr.
Introductory survey of the historical, philosophical, sociological, developmental, and cultural aspects of recreation, leisure, and play.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: CGS HES 103 and THERREC 103 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
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CGS HES 194 Intercollegiate Athletics - Tennis
1 cr.
Designed for students who participate in intercollegiate athletics, to develop skills and behaviors related to game strategies, sportsmanship, leadership, and team-building. Active membership on the intercollegiate team through the end of the season/semester is required.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: A student may take only one intercollegiate activity course per semester.
General Education Requirements: AP
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CGS HES 209X Nutrition and Weight Management
3 cr.
Basic principles of nutrition, digestion, and metabolism. Interpretation and analysis of the effects of these principles on one's diet, weight, fitness level, and overall health.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: NS
Last Taught: Spring 2021, UWinteriM 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020.
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