HLTH 225 - Introduction to Health Behaviors

(BSSD, GEIR, GEEL) (R only)

An intersection of psychology, biology and health. It is the study of the mind-body connection. This course explores health risk behaviors, health protective behaviors and the underlying processes and mechanisms by which health related decisions are made. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101/ENGL 011. Three hours each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Identify and apply research methods used to study health related behaviors.
List and explain cogent theories/models of health risk and health protective behaviors.
Describe and give examples of health risk and health enhancing behaviors.
Describe evidence based patterns of morbidity and mortality in the US today and historically.
Analyze the biopsychosocial factors that influence health care utilization and adherence behaviors.
Identify risk factors for chronic illness and accidents; examine the impact of chronic illness and accidents on the individual, the family and society; evaluate the rights of the individual versus social responsibility in terms of accidents and chronic disease risk.

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