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Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Explores health from a holistic perspective, in which health is viewed as physical, psychological, and social well-being. Considers genetics, environment, personal health behaviors (such as diet, exercise, stress management, and drug use), socioeconomic status, health care delivery systems, and aging with the intent to improve students' abilities to evaluate health information. Breadth-Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be administered in an on-line format on Canvas.  Lectures will be recorded live during lecture times and posted afterwards for review. “Lectures” will be shorter and the remaining time will be available for student questions. 

The course explores health from a holistic perspective, in which health is viewed as physical, psychological, and social well-being. Considers genetics, environment, personal health behaviors (such as diet, exercise, stress management, and drug use), socioeconomic status, health care delivery systems, and aging with the intent to improve students' abilities to evaluate health information. Breadth-Science.

Over 13 weeks on-line, a variety of factors that influence health will be considered, including Personal Health Behaviours: Nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sexual behaviours and drug use as well as The Environment: Physical, social, economic, political and current health care delivery systems.  Two hours of lecture and one hour of tutorial per week.

TOPICS                                                                  
• Infectious Disease
• Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes
• Physical Activity
• Body Weight and Weight Management
• Mental Health • Drugs and Alcohol
• Human Sexuality
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Fertility Management Health
• Heath Care Delivery Systems
• Environment and Climate

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

1) To be able to identify and compare different health models
2) To be able to identify modifiable risk factors of major health conditions such as CVD, Cancer, Diabetes and Hypertension
3) To be able to critically evaluate health claims
4) To be able to provide rationale for trends in infectious disease
5) To understand guidelines and components of Physical Activity as it pertains to health
6) To be able to outline factors to determine a healthy diet and global dietary issues
7) To understand the role of mental health in overall health and learn coping strategies in times of stress
8) To identify the role of human sexual behaviour in overall health
9) To identify the impact of drug use in society on health and disease.
10) To be able to discuss the Canadian Health Care System and its model of operation.
11) To better understand how Environmental issues play a role on the health and well-being of the human population.

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