HLTH 201 - Women’s Health Number of Credits: 3 Explore the physical, mental, emotional, financial, and behavioral aspects of women’s health from past to present. Examine modern-day health issues for women of various cultures, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and sexual orientations. Course content includes a multidisciplinary approach to women’s health issues and provides a framework for informed decision-making. GENERAL EDUCATION and DIVERSITY (Fall, Spring & Summer Only) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.
Diversity: Meets Diversity Requirement. GENERAL EDUCATION. Category: General Education Elective
Pre-requisite(s): eligibility for ENGL 101 . Course Topics: History of Women’s Health
Reproductive Health
Cardiovascular Health
Cancer
Mental Health
Nutrition
Behavior Change
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Menopause and Hormone Changes
Weight Management
Disease Prevention
Substance Use/Abuse Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe key historical events that shaped the women’s health movement, women’s rights, and women in society. (PG3, GE1)
- Examine the physiological aspects of health in women from birth to senior years. (PG2, PG3, GE7, GE8)
- Interpret wellness assessment data and course concepts to help guide informed decision-making. (PG1, PG2, GE1, GE2, GE7)
- Explore risk factors for various diseases that impact women and explore signs, symptoms, and treatment options for these diseases. (PG1, PG2, GE3, GE7, GE8)
- Examine the importance of nutrition, physical activity, reproductive health, and sexual health across the female lifespan. (PG1, PG2, GE2, GE7,GE8)
- Explore mental health and stress management, and how they impact behavior and overall wellness in women. (PG1, PG2, PG3, GE7, GE8)
- Describe the impact culture, family, personal experience, and societal influences have on women’s health behaviors. (PG2, PG4, GE7, GE8)
- Develop research-based assignments focused on wellness through a women’s health lens. (PG3, PG4, GE1, GE4, GE5, GE7, GE8)
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