Introduces concepts of injury prevention, recognition and management of athletic injuries, accelerated rehabilitation, and emergency management in athletic settings.

Introduction to the field of exercise science.

Principles and procedures in public relations: emphasis on role of the public relations practitioner as a specialist in communication; analysis of publications produced as a part of public relations.

Structure and function of organ systems of the human body with emphasis on applications to human health.

Connect directly with employers in the environmental field and learn about the different types of work, as well as how to stand out when applying to jobs and internships.

Are you considering a career in healthcare but overwhelmed by all that goes into preparing? This course helps students clarify their career goals, understand prerequisites, and gain insight into the application process for health professional programs.

In this course, students will virtually meet with 6 health & health care employers known for hiring URI interns & full-time employees, explore their career interests and workplace values, identify the skills needed to achieve their goals, build their Resume, Cover Letter & LinkedIn profile, and practice interviewing skills in a Mock Interview.

This course will help each student develop a resume and professional communication skills, identify jobs and internships related to their major, build a LinkedIn profile, learn how to effectively apply and interview for positions, navigate a virtual interview, and benefit from one-on-one coaching that’s customized based on their unique needs and interests.

Students in this course will build their professional brand utilizing the CliftonStrengths assessment.