May 05, 2024  
2016-2017 Springfield College Graduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Springfield College Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HLTH 601 - Health Behavior


This course provides the students with a broad theoretical base for the analysis of health behaviors.  Major health behavior models and theories, and their applications are presented.  Theory is integrated into analysis of specific behaviors, which impact health.  Sociological, cultural, economic, and environmental factors, which influence health, are emphasized.  Students are exposed to basic applications and theories of health counseling.  Psychological issues related to coping with illness and death are covered.

Credits: 3