HED X70K HED 370K Topics in Health Promotion: Seminar 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Identification, causes, incidence, prevention, control, and social implications of major problems in health. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Varies with the topic.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Upper Division
Topic 1: Foundations of Health Promotion I. Introduction to the field of health promotion, as applicable in the fields of health and education: theories, processes, activities, and settings for health promotion practice. Health Education 350 and 370K (Topic 1) may not both be counted. Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing Restrictions: Restricted to health promotion students.
Topic 2: Adolescent Health Risk Behavior. Overview of the biological, psychological, social, and environmental determinants of adolescent risk-taking behavior. Risk behaviors of interest will include outcomes stemming from unintentional injuries, intentional injuries (self injury, suicide), tobacco use, alcohol and other drug use, diet, sedentary behavior, and pathological gambling.
Topic 3: Environmental Health. Provides an introduction to the key areas of environmental health in developed and developing countries. Using the perspectives of the population and community, the course will cover factors associated with the development of environmental health problems.
Topic 4: Public Health Challenges Along the United States-Mexico Border. Explore border health issues and health promotion strategies to address them using a bi-national framework. Health Education 370K (Topic: Publ Hlth Challngs US/Mex Brdr) and 370K (Topic 4) may not both be counted.