University of Michigan-Flint

Lecture and physical activity focused on components of  physical fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Includes information on American College of Sports Medicine guidelines, dimensions of wellness, proper warm-up/cool-down techniques, contraindicated exercises, caloric intake and expenditure, proper nutrition, exercise motivation, and participation in a variety of activities that produce physical fitness.

Lecture and physical activity focused on development of muscular strength and endurance following American College of Sports Medicine guidelines. Weight machines and free weight used along with information of proper warm-up/cool down techniques, major muscle groups and functions, movement terminology, planes of motion, and high-risk exercises.

Introduction to aerobic conditioning as a component of overall health and physical fitness. Students participate in aerobic activities including walking, running, swimming, biking, aerobic dance and use of cardiovascular exercise equipment. American College of Sports Medicine guidelines for quality and quantity of exercise followed.

Provides students with an opportunity to learn about, experience and play volleyball. Skill techniques and tactics taught and practiced in drills; recreational and competitive rules taught and applied.

Provides students with an opportunity to learn about, experience and play basketball. Skill techniques and tactics taught and practiced in drills. Recreational and competitive rules taught and applied to various play situations.

Identification of stressors, stress responses, and stress management strategies including relaxation techniques for coping to minimize the negative effects of stress (e.g., loss of ability to adjust, fatigue, anxiety, lower productivity). Students learn to create a sense of personal power and balance through a holistic approach to well-being.

Development and refinement of swimming skills and stroke mechanics; swimming as an aerobic conditioning activity. American Red Cross and American College of Sports Medicines guidelines followed. Open to non-swimmers and swimmers of all levels.

Provides students opportunity to learn about, experience and play various racquet sports with the emphasis on racquetball. Skill techniques and tactics taught and practiced in drills; recreational and competitive rules taught and applied.

Presents the principles underlying effective coaching including code of ethics, coaching styles, teaching methods, understanding the coach’s role, and creating trust and respect. In addition, how to effectively communicate with athletes, recognizing over training and how to reduce risk of injury will be covered.

Students learn fundamentals of martial arts in a structured and progressive manner while increasing physical fitness. Includes introduction to full range of skills (striking, grappling and self-protection) as well as martial arts history, philosophy and basics of Rapid Cognition Training. Designed for the beginner, but open to students with previous experience for refinement of basic skills taught in most martial arts systems. Rank belts may be earned upon completion.

Students bike for fitness while becoming familiar with the natural attributes of the Flint River Trail, a linear park extending from the UM-Flint campus to Bluebell Beach and Stepping Stone Falls, with a popular 3-mile loop through Kearsley Park.  (Students who do not own a bicycle or have one available for use should contact the instructor). 

Instruction on how to make healthy changes in eating, meal planning and physical activity to decrease risk of chronic disease and increase energy level and self-esteem. Positive behavior change encouraged through classroom instruction, group interaction and physical activity.

Students participate in activities promoting physical activity and fitness, incorporating journaling, recitation, and discussion of self-assessment that will assist in the process of learning the role physical activities have in health and well-being. 

Thorough exploration of stressors, stress responses, and stress management strategies for coping to minimize the negative effects of stress (e.g., loss of ability to adjust, fatigue, anxiety, lower productivity). Students learn to create a sense of personal power and balance through a holistic approach to well-being through participation in class discussions, a comprehensive inventory of relaxation techniques, and various self-assessments.

Provides knowledge and skills to help sustain life and minimize pain and consequences of injury/illness in an emergency situation. Lectures and hands-on practice of techniques (Adult, child and infant CPR certification).  Not open to students with credit for

Introduction to technical knowledge and skills required to effectively perform basic emergency medical care (first aid and CPR). Lectures and in-class hands-on practice of techniques.  Successful completion of the course results in certification in Emergency Response First Aid with CPR for the Professional Rescuer through the American Red Cross. Not open to students with credit for

methods. More advanced belt rankings may be earned upon completion of course.

Overview of the profession of Nurse Anesthesia, including scope and settings of practice, requirements and curriculum designs of educational programs. Basics of anesthesia, professionalism, professional organizations history and current issues within the field. Intended to assist students and RNs in their consideration of Nurse Anesthesia as a future career.

Overview of health career options including therapeutic, diagnostic, biomedical, informatics and service careers, as well as veterinary medicine and dental careers. Introduction to concepts of confidentiality and universal precautions. Students become certified in CPR and First Aid for health care workers.

, students explore professional conduct, patient’s rights, healthcare ethics, cultural, age and gender sensitivity, and communication.

Overview of health careers including job functions and responsibilities, academic prerequisites; designed to assist students in making appropriate health field career choices.

Discussion and laboratory experiences in individual health problems. Disease and health behaviors with emphasis on preventative health care. Exploration of the American health care system and current health issues of interest. Provides students with tools to make healthy, lifelong behavior changes.

Introduction to the study of sexuality and sexual health. Contemporary trends and issues in sexual behavior, including theoretical perspectives and research methods in sexuality from the biological basis of sexuality to sexual development through the lifespan. The social context of sexuality, gender roles, intimacy and love, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, contraception, and sexual assault’s impact on healthy decision making.

Introduction to the critical role of "non-clinical" skills and competencies necessary for a successful health care career.  Emphasis on teamwork, respect for and value of difference, and interacting effectively with co-workers and clients.  Student teams engage in problem-solving activities on various health science topics.

Status, institutions, attitudes and behavior related to health care in the United States. Delivery of services; evolution, structure and dynamics of health professions. Personal and institutional aspects of the health care system and their effects on planning, public policy, the sick role, physician-patient relationships, death and dying, the hospital, and health care politics.

“Hands-on” overview of trends and innovations in information technology, use of information systems in routine health care management processes, and how data is captured throughout the process of providing patient care. Builds on basic microprocessing skills and presents various health care databases, e.g., medical record systems, ADT, laboratory, patient accounting, decision support, clinical, and financial information systems.

Ethical and philosophical issues arising in and from the health care system. Problems and conflicts posed by interpersonal, professional and client relationships. Questions dealing with the right to live, the right to die, informed consent, sterilization, abortion, and human experimentation, and the just allocation of limited resources.

Health care policies and policy-making processes; trends in health care policy and their political, economic and social implications. The ideological basis for United States health care reform efforts will also be discussed.

Selection and management of personnel in public organizations; evolution and development of merit systems. Effects of municipal unionization and collective bargaining on personnel relations in the public sector; accountability and productivity of public employees.

Exploration of physical and emotional aspects of women during childhood, adolescence, adulthood and menopause; global, economic and soical challenges.  Emphasis on sexual and reproductive health, pregnancy and childbirth; health promotion, nutrition and fitness, cardiovascular disease and cancer, mental health, violence and substance abuse.

Anthropological perspectives on biological, environmental and socio-cultural factors shaping patterns of health, disease and illness. Comparative analyses of diverse medical knowledges and practices, power and inequality in health and illness experiences, interactions among differing medical systems in specific locales, and institutional frameworks for delivery of health services in a rapidly changing global context.

Discussions, interactive activities, and lesson planning for K-8 health education and physical education. Focus on strategies to enable students’ development of knowledge, skills and behaviors that contribute to lifelong health and active, healthy lifestyles.

Current issues affecting maternal and infant health, including important risk factors for the mother and infant, current legislation affecting programs, ethical issues, and future directions.

The multi-dimensional nature of cultural competence and complexities in providing health service to culturally diverse populations. Students’ self-awareness, knowledge and skills addressed through discussions of reading, videos and practice exercises.

Differences in the incidence, prevalence, mortality and burden of diseases and other adverse health conditions that exist among racial and ethnic minority populations in the US. Emphasis on contributing factors including reduced access to health care, inequalities in income and education, cultural and family factors, individual behavior, racial discrimination, and the complex interaction among these factors.

Sociological view of health, illness, and the delivery of medical care. Social and social-psychological factors involved in being ill; social relationships and organizations associated with medical treatment; roles of providers and patients; and national health care systems.

Administration of hospitals and managed care organizations. Extended care facilities and visiting nurse associations. Decision-making, organizational structure, trustee and medical staff relationships, third party payor relationships, and fiscal management of the health care institution.

Examination of various leadership and human resources theories, principles, concepts, and techniques used by health care managers to maximize effectiveness of employees. Topics include role and functions of human resources management; job design, job analysis, and job evaluation; recruitment and selection; training and development; wage and benefit administration; and labor issues.

Introduction to the field of health education. Includes the history, mission, and breadth of health education as both an academic discipline and a profession; outlines professional ethical responsibilities; and describes practice settings. Explores concepts of health, wellness, health promotion, and health education. Exposure to a broad range of content specific topics in health education including: maternal and child health, aging, management of chronic disease, end of life, and women’s health. Introduction to health education research methods. Also aims to increase student self-awareness of how culture and biases influence their professional practice.

Introduction to basic principles in health education and health promotion, health education theories, needs assessment and data collection strategies. Basic strategies used in the design, implementation, and evaluation of health education and health promotion programs are examined. Experiential learning in focus group, in-depth interviewing and survey development included.

Various issues which affect implementation of health programs, including resource allocation, educational strategy selection, marketing and public relations, grantsmanship, and political forces which affect change.

Developing a frame of reference for research and evaluation of health care programs. Research and evaluation methods, including setting objectives, measurement of attitudes, and presenting evaluation reports.

Guides students toward acceptance of the proper role and place of media in the health education process, and improves the students’ skills in the selection, production, use and evaluation of media in health education.

Research on a specific problem in health care.

Work assignment in a health care agency as an intern who observes and participates in agency activities under the supervision of both agency and school staff. Internship experiences and related readings discussed in seminars.

Work assignments in the Urban Health and Wellness Center for health education students directed by UM-Flint faculty.  Assignments vary reflecting current opportunities.

Job assignment planned jointly by the student, the supervisor, and the Academic Advising and Career Center at the beginning of the cooperative work experience. Duties involved should relate to the student’s academic program and should increase in responsibility and difficulty during the period of the assignment. Preparation of a paper related to the work experience and problems encountered and handled.

Current research topics and issues in health care. Topics announced before each offering of the course.

Health insurance and managed care programs, their delivery and financing.  Risk and insurance fundamentals, private and public health insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid, managed care, alternative funding, integrated health care delivery systems, consumer-directed health plans, retiree and senior coverage, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance; prospective payment, quality assurance, government regulation, health care reform legislation.

Formulation, implementation and evaluation of the programs of public agencies. Role and conduct of research in the program process; techniques of effective evaluation and report presentation.

Public health perspectives on the HIV/AIDS pandemic as it affects  individuals, communities, institutions and governments.  Emphasis on critical thinking in exploring the HIV/AIDS crisis from risks and transmission to prevention and treatment.  Selected socio-cultural, economic, political, behavioral and psychological factors and their impact on HIV infections rates; biology and epidemiology of HIV infection; history of the US epidemic; modes of transmission and personal risk.  Disease prevention and health promotion, health care practices, legal aspects and future directions for combating AIDS pandemic at local, nation and global levels.

Theory, skills, and applications of health planning. Health planning in the public sector, and strategic planning in the private sector. Health insurance reform, stakeholder analysis, conditions, quality management, and survival strategies.

Issues underlying the politics and economics of health services; introduction to principles of microeconomics and decision analysis as a way to approach resource allocation issues within health care organizations.  Economic framework used to explain the forces pressing for change in health care, as well as why the health system has evolved to its current state.

Budgetary process in the public sector and nonprofit organizations, with emphasis on application to policy problems. Budgeting as a management and policy-making tool. Planning-programming-budgeting system and cost-benefit analysis.

Federal and state statutes and Supreme Court decisions relative to employee rights, civil rights and equal employment opportunity, examined from the perspective of employers, employees and public policy. Progressive discipline, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, discrimination, and EEO compliance for supervisors and managers.

Lecture/seminar. Basic concepts of prediction and evaluation of job performance (with emphasis on reliability and validity), job analysis and criteria development, varieties of selection procedures, including aptitude and achievement measures, personality and motivation measures, interviews and application forms. Effects of government regulation and societal values on selection and evaluation.

Detailed examination of environmental health issues including air water quality, occupational exposure. Topics and instructor(s) announced each semester.

Overview of the emerging field of mental health promotion, focused on promoting mental well being and preventing mental ill health.  Construction and critique of interventions designed to promote mental health, on individual, community and policy levels.  Evidence-based interventions in schools, workplace, primary care, and other settings.  The link between physical and mental well-being; the epidemiology of mental disorders; the role of stigma; issues relating to inequalities.

Interdisciplinary approach to disability studies, including focus on arts and humanities, natural and social sciences, and professional schools. Topics include history and cultural representation of disability, advocacy, health, rehabilitation, built environment, independent living, public policy. Team taught with visiting speakers.  Accessible classroom with real-time captioning. HCR 474/

Examination of the financial workings of hospitals, including third party payor reimbursement methods and requirements; budgeting, working capital analysis, long-term resources and obligations, and external reporting.

Economic analysis of the health care industry and governmental policies in health care. Use of economic tools to determine the probable effects of various proposals on the pattern of health care produced and on the allocation of resources both within the industry and in the economy generally.

Legal issues, restraints and problems arising from the organization and delivery of health care services. Liability and malpractice; definitions of death; informed consent; and health care personnel in court.

Basic concepts and tools necessary to describe and understand how diseases are distributed in populations. Levels of prevention, risk factors, and study designs emphasized.  Required for all students in the M.S. In Health Education and Health Care Administration option of the MPA program who have not had

Focus on intermediate concepts in epidemiology, including issues of bias, confounding and random error. Critical review of published epidemiologic research studies, building upon basic knowledge mastered in

Comprehensive analysis of the health policy process in the United States with comparisons to foreign health systems. Systematic and critical review of major ideological influences that have shaped health policy. Other issues include policy implementation and management, policy evaluation, and the impact of government health policy on providers, insurers, industry, labor and consumers.

Research designs and evaluative models used in health and public administration studies. Special emphasis on developing skills in research analysis and problem identification (research question development).

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Contemporary health care issues that affect the management and delivery of health services. Current realities of supply and demand of health care services, assessed relative to demographics, socioeconomic status, and disease frequency; working relationships of health care managers, clinically-based employees and independent physicians. Evaluation of the merger of technology and the health care environment, relative to dynamics of computer technology and complexities of the environment.

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Directed reading or research on a topic relevant to health care/health care administration, under instructor’s supervision, by special arrangement only.

Students intern in agencies under supervision of agency personnel and faculty, meet in seminars to discuss field experience and related readings.

Development of a research design for the Practicum in Applied Research project, working with the instructor and project readers.

. Research conducted in close consultation with a faculty advisor and results presented in a substantial paper demonstrating integration of important topics of public administration.