HE 111 - Personal Health

 

Prerequisite/Corequisite

1. Investigate the wellness-illness continuum.
2. Explore contributing factors to health related attitudes and behaviors such as family of origin beliefs and configuration, socioeconomic status, work-life balance, cultural influences and health challenges such as disabilities and chronic illnesses;
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the components of optimal health and wellness from a holistic perspective;                               
4. Acquire information on which to base choices regarding one’s health and quality of life;
5. Develop a personal health profile;
6. Apply concepts learned in class to lifestyle choices;
7. Perform an Integrative Health and Wellness Assessment, research 3 evidence based practice interventions and implement for 10 weeks , then evaluate effectiveness in writing and through class presentations.