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Paradigms Of Health –
sci100
(3 credits)
This course provides an overview of the key components of comprehensive wellness. Based on a preventive model, the course will allow learners to explore choices that promote wellness with goals of living longer and better.
This undergraduate-level course is 5
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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Global Healthcare Issues
- Describe issues facing today's healthcare system.
- Determine how environmental issues impact global health.
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Major Diseases
- Describe measures to prevent infection and strengthen the immune system.
- Describe specific actions to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.
- Compare methods of cancer detection and treatment.
- Describe common cardiovascular disorders.
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Physical Fitness and Nutrition
- Analyze components of a sound fitness program.
- Describe the relationship between nutrition and health.
- Explain health risks associated with obesity.
- Identify lifestyle practices that contribute to healthy weight.
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Psychosocial Health and Stress Management
- Analyze stress management techniques.
- Describe how the four components of psychosocial health affect personal well-being.
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The Dimensions of Health
- Analyze behavior change techniques.
- Explain personal choices and habits that promote health.
- Explain how the six dimensions of health affect personal health.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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