study of health issues facing communities in the United States increases student knowledge and awareness of basic health information, the wellness concept, healthy lifestyle choices, and accepting personal responsibility for achieving optimal health. The course emphasizes issues such as stress-management, mental and nutritional health and wellness, substance use and abuse, infectious and noninfectious diseases, as well as environmental and consumer health.
1. Comprehend concepts relative to health promotion and wellness.
2. Demonstrate the ability to make responsible health decisions.
3. Describe mental health issues and stress reduction strategies.
4. Describe the effects that lifestyle choices can have on health.
5. Explain why the life expectancy of Americans increased dramatically during the 20th century.
6. Identify actions that one can take to reduce his or her risk of violence.
7. Distinguish between the body’s specific and nonspecific defenses against disease.
8. Explain the difference between drug use, misuse and abuse.
9. Recognize the personal characteristics that are associated with drug abuse.
10. Identify common environmental hazards and their sources.
11. List major risk factors for cardiovascular disease and distinguish between those that are controllable and those that are not controllable.
12. Define ageism and describe its effects.
13. Illustrate current trends concerning alcohol consumption and tobacco use in the United States.
