CHLT 1302 - Wellness And Health Promotion

Institution:

Northwest Vista College

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Description:

Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Overview of wellness theory and its application throughout the life span. Focus is on attitude development, impact of cultural beliefs, and communication methods. Includes health behavior theories and approaches to behavior modification. Define wellness and health promotion; explain personal, social, cultural, nutritional, and environmental components of wellness; and correlate concepts of wellness and healthy lifestyle. Develop specific health promotion strategies for various populations, including primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies; recognize and appropriately respond to beliefs, values, culture, and languages of the population served; and evaluate the success of existing and newly developed health promotion strategies. (CIP 511504000) (Replaces HPRS 1372)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.alamo.edu/nvc/

Phone Number:

(210) 486-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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