It provides a forum to discuss the biological, psychological, social, cultural, economical, ethical, legal, and political ramifications of HIV disease. Holistic health is the view that health is a complex combination of mind, body and spirit. This view takes into account the physical and social environment, is patient-centered, with the doctor and patient working in tandem toward positive health and wellness. This course explores biological, behavioral, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual factors in health, the research supporting a holistic perspective, and practical applications of these ideas. This course is designed to prepare the student for providing anticipatory guidance to parents in promoting the biological, psychological, and social health of their children.
Consideration is given to the management of health problems and available resources.
This course is designed to increase the student s knowledge about the physiological, psychological, sociological, and cultural factors that influence nutritional needs and eating habits of the growing family. This course is designed to provide students with knowledge about the physiological, psychological and socioeconomic changes that accompany aging and their impact on the dietary practices of the aging population. Nutritional education relevant to the older citizen is emphasized, including identification of community resources available to support older citizens in augmenting their food choices. This course is designed to enable students, through application of the principles of nutrition, to improve their health, fitness and physical performance within the limits set by genetic endowment and level of training. This course introduces health professions students to the research process and terminology and acquaints them with a variety of research methodologies for scientific inquiry.