HPR 1213 - Personal and Community Health

Institution:

Southwest Mississippi Community College

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Description:

The purpose of this course is to teach the student about specific health behaviors and the physiological, sociological, psychological, emotional, and spiritual implications of these behaviors; to help the student understand his/her own motivations as well as the motivations of others regarding health behavior; to aid the student in acquiring good health-related attitudes and behaviors; to assist in the development of decision-making skills, to offer learning experiences that will improve self-esteem, decrease alienation, and develop a sense of personal self-control; and to educate the student in making health-related decisions that will allow him/her to achieve his/her full potential. Material covered in this class will include psycho- social health, stress, fitness, nutrition, drug and alcohol use and abuse, and smoking. Objective tests will be administered to evaluate student performance. Written reports are required. Three hours of lecture per week. Credit, three semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smcc.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 276-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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