Lifespan Context for Health of Diverse Individuals and Populations

Catalog description

The focus of this course is human development, health promotion, and wellness in both an individual and population context. Introductory principles and theories of population health, health promotion, and behavior change for wellness are presented along with theoretical perspectives on lifespan and family development. Students will: develop an understanding of determinants of health as applied to individuals and populations, including health disparities; develop beginning skills for assessment of population health risks; and learn about strategies to reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles and environments in individuals and populations. A service-learning experience in a community-based setting is integrated into the course. The focus of this course is human development, health promotion and wellness for individuals across the lifespan. Theoretical perspectives of growth and development, family theories and family adaptation at different stages are explored. Students will learn strategies to promote healthy lifestyles and environments to reduce risk of injury and disease in individuals of all age groups.