HEALTH, DISEASE AND SOCIETY

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Students explore biopsychosocial aspects of health, disease, and society through a personal assessment of their physical (physical activity, exercise, nutrition, social habits), mental (mindfulness, stress, anxiety), emotional, and spiritual health in orde r to identify priorities for personal change. Evidence -informed strategies for enhancing mindfulness and managing stress and anxiety are discussed. Societal issues and current resources related to illness and death, disabilities across the lifespan, suicid e, addiction, violence, and aging are explored. Through dynamic lectures, articles and web-based resources, students analyze US and global models of healthcare delivery, population health, and begin recognizing social determinants of health. Active learnin g assignments and discussions facilitate deep understanding of the quadruple aim of healthcare, the economic burden of chronic disease, and the role of physical therapists in optimizing movement to transform the human condition is integrated throughout the course.