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Winter 2017
Apr 27,2024 |
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| HE 250 - Personal Health |
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Associated Term:
Winter 2017
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. Utilize independent and critical thinking skills along with current best practices when making health-related decisions or evaluating health-related recommendations. 2. Examine the difference between evidence based and non-evidence based research related to one’s personal health. 3. Explain the importance of assuming personal responsibility for one’s health. 4. Outline strategies for self-assessment, behavior change, and modifying health risks. 5. Identify the influences of one’s family, community and society on health behaviors and outcomes. 6. Describe evidence based nutrition recommendations for disease prevention. 7. Identify the cause, prevention strategies, and diversity of treatment for communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases/infections. 8. Explain how an individual, familial influences and societal influences can increase and decrease one’s risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. 9. Explore the relationship between one’s psychological, intellectual, & spiritual health. 10. Describe the prevention, identification, and treatment of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety disorders, and indicators of suicidal behavior. 11. Examine the nature and process of addiction, including alcohol, tobacco, and prescription drugs. 12. Outline stress management techniques used to increase one’s overall health and decrease chronic diseases. 13. Demonstrate an understanding of healthy relationships, including effective communication and indicators of interpersonal violence. 14. Explore the relationship between one’s well-being and sexual health decisions. 15. Discuss the importance of adopting sustainable practices for optimal health. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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