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May 01, 2026
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PHED 1304 - Personal/Community Health
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals, concepts, strategies, applications, and contemporary trends related to understanding personal and/or community health issues. This course also focuses on empowering various populations with the ability to practice healthy living, promote healthy lifestyles, and enhance individual well-being.
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- evaluate the dimensions of health and how they relate to personal and/or community wellness;
- explain the importance of nutrition, a healthy lifestyle, and staying physically active in preventing premature disease and promoting wellness;
- describe the leading health problems, trends, and needs of diverse populations;
- identify major agencies, foundations, and associations supporting health at local, state, national and international levels as well as data tools and resources;
- evaluate sources of health information, including the internet, to determine reliability;
- develop and implement a plan of healthy behavior to meet personal and community needs to enhance quality of life.
Credit Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 48
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