- Advanced Special Topics II

Catalog description

Descriptions vary with the course. An advanced course examining a special Health, Exercise, or Sport topic. This term's course is focused on Stress, Social Relationships, and Health. Over the last several years, it has become increasingly clear that healthy social relationships are vital for our well-being. Quality relationships and social support can buffer against the potentially deleterious effects of stress, with positive health outcomes. In this course, we will examine the literature linking healthy social relationships to our health and how these relationships can assist us in coping with the numerous stressors encountered in our lives. Conversely, we will examine data suggesting that feelings of isolation and loneliness can have harmful effects on health, making us vulnerable to disease and other health-compromising effects.