Introduction to health sciences

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Promoting healthy behavior change
    Psychosocial health: being mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually well
    Managing stress: coping with life's challenges
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Violence and abuse: creating healthy environments
    Healthy relationships and sexuality: making commitments
    Birth control, pregnancy, and childbirth: managing your fertility
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Licit and illicit drugs: use, misuse, and abuse
    Alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine: daily pleasure, daily challenges
    Nutrition: eating for optimum health
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing your weight: finding a healthy balance
    Personal fitness: improving health through exercise
    Cardiovascular disease: reducing your risk
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cancer: reducing your risk
    Infectious and noninfectious conditions: risks and responsibilities
    Life's transitions: the aging process
    Environmental health: thinking globally, acting locally
    Consumerism: selecting health care products and services
    Complementary and alternative medicine: new choices and responsibilities for healthwise consumers