Principles & Practices of Health Behavior Change
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Overview
Subject area
PH
Catalog Number
225
Course Title
Principles & Practices of Health Behavior Change
Department(s)
Description
This course introduces students to techniques used in initiating and maintaining change for a variety of health behaviors such as healthy eating, physical activity, smoking cessation, stress reduction, substance abuse prevention and chronic disease maintenance. Emphasis is placed on the integration of both established and more innovative methods such as stages of change theory, relapse prevention and motivational interviewing from a public health perspective. Students are expected to apply these practices to specific health problems and associated behaviors to promote health among various populations in a variety of settings.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
027328
Course Schedule
Schedule
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