Health 101 Course Introduction Transcript

 

Why should people study health? The answer is pretty basic: Unlike in computer games, people do not get additional lives. Each person gets only one body. Although medical science makes it possible to heal some injuries and cure some diseases, not all problems can be solved. Preventing health problems can lead to a longer, happier life.

The earlier people develop good health habits, the better. Human bodies tend to be in peak condition during the teen and young adult years. At a young age, problems such as joint pain and high blood pressure may seem far away. Many young people can temporarily get away with poor diet, sleep, and exercise habits. However, health choices eventually catch up with people. Trying cigarettes on a whim can lead to decades of battling a nicotine addiction and spending thousands of dollars each year on cigarettes. Having unprotected sex can lead to a sexually transmitted infection that lasts a lifetime.

To make healthy choices, people need basic knowledge about good health practices. They need to be able to make informed decisions about the risks they take. This course explores aspects of physical, mental, emotional, and social health. This information will help you learn how to protect your health and well-being. Overall, this course will help you build a foundation of knowledge about your health that you can use throughout your life.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

What are course objectives? They are the skills, knowledge, and attitudes you will gain from your schoolwork. Upon completing this course, you will be able to

• Analyze the connection between relationships and health by exploring the characteristics of positive and negative relationships.
• Evaluate the importance of strategies for managing stress, loss, and grief by describing the impact of stress, loss, and grief on health and well-being.
• Identify the impact of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders on well-being by describing the characteristics of these mental health problems and identifying treatment options.
• Analyze environmental health risks by describing the threats posed by disease, pollution, and climate change.
• Explain human reproduction by describing human sexual anatomy, pregnancy, and childbirth.
• Evaluate risks associated with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by highlighting the characteristics of common STDs.
• Analyze the effects of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco on the body and the mind by examining the characteristics of these substances and explaining why people become addicted.
• Identify risks for physical injuries by describing the threats posed by motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, and violence.
• Identify strategies for managing health emergencies by describing first aid and emergency rescue procedures.
• Analyze the effects of diet and exercise on health by describing dietary and physical activity guidelines and explaining the risks of poor diet and exercise.

Please review the course syllabus.

Course Syllabus

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