HEED 101 Principles of Health (3 hours credit) – This course studies aspects of physical, intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual and environmental health. Emphasis is placed on the development of attitudes and practices of a preventive lifestyle for healthy living and optimal wellness. Specific instructional areas include chronic diseases, physical activity, nutrition, weight management, birth control methods, human sexuality, alcohol, tobacco, illicit drug abuse, stress, and factors that contribute to wellness and longevity. Experience in personal health assessment and the changing of health behaviors is also stressed.
Learner Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will have acquired the skills to:
- Explain the importance of a healthy lifestyle in preventing premature disease and in promoting wellness.
- Identify one’s personal responsibility to reduce health risks associated with the leading causes of death and disability by recognizing high-risk behaviors and their impact on current and future health.
- Understanding the importance of a global perspective on health, and recognize how gender, racial, and cultural background influence disparities in health status, research and risk.
- Identify the key components of personal fitness and describe the benefits of regular physical activity and healthy diet.
- Demonstrate through performance on exams, projects, class discussions and written assessments, evidence of ability to understand and use the concepts of this class.