SPA120 introduces students to the spa industry and provides knowledge of the historical significance of spas and current industry trends and challenges. Students will become familiar with the major types of spas and different types of spa treatments. They will gain general knowledge of legal requirements for spa design and construction, major employment laws, and operational policies and practices. Important Complementary and Alternative Medicine modalities that can be utilized by the spa practitioner will also be presented. The course is focused on good business practices such as client management, ethics, and employee relations.