HPE 2300 - Personal Health

3 sem hrs cr

This course is a study of contemporary personal health issues and problems with a major emphasis placed on emotional health, drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and human sexuality.

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UT

By the end of the course, students will be able to…

• understand how society affects our lifestyles.
• assess individual health and work to improve each area.
• understand the importance of good mental, emotional, and physical health.
• demonstrate an understanding of the importance of good nutrition.
• realize the negative effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
• understand how relationships can influence health.
• understand the causes and prevention of diseases.

Course Objectives

Throughout the course, students will practice…

• gaining a better understanding of a healthy lifestyle.
• accessing their own lifestyle and learn how to modify it.
• health promotion and have the knowledge to be advocates.
• making better nutritional choices.
• becoming more health conscience in their daily choices.
• determining behaviors that are considered risky lifestyle choices.
• developing goals and implementing them.