HLH 110 - Personal and Community Health

An examination of health issues and problems related to individuals and communities. Included is an exploration of wellness/health promotion; factors that impact health such as culture, heritage and socioeconomic level; chronic and communicable disease, including HIV/AIDS; nutrition, weight management and fitness; safety education, including such areas as fire and arson prevention, child abduction, abusive or dangerous environments and violence prevention/intervention; aging and death; relationships, sexuality, reproduction and birth control; stress management; health care delivery; and alcohol, tobacco and other drugs prevention/intervention.

Course meets all health-related SED teacher certification requirements for non-elementary education majors other than the child abuse recognition and reporting requirements. Not open to students with credit for HLH 199. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Define various areas in personal health.
2. Examine safety education and its impact on the health of the individual.
3. Describe the impact of the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs on individual health.
4. Describe specific health behaviors and skills to promote individual health.