HCA 104 Lifestyles and Choices introduces students to a holistic concept of health and the components of a health- enhancing lifestyle. Students will be invited to reflect on their own experience of health, recognizing challenges and resources that can impact lifestyle choices. Students will be introduced to a model that can be applied in other courses to understand the multi-faceted aspects of health and healing.
Notes:
Learning Outcomes with Indicators:
- Discuss the interrelationship of physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual dimensions and the determinants of health:
- 1.1 Describe health as a process (health as a journey not a destination).
- 1.2 Discuss the physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual dimensions of health.
- 1.3 Describe the interrelatedness of the dimensions of health.
- 1.4 Discuss health as it relates to lifestyle choices.
- 1.5 Describe the determinants of health and discuss how they can create health inequalities and impact the dimensions of health.
- Discuss how lifestyle choices and behaviours contribute to physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual health:
- 2.1 Discuss the positive effects of regular exercise and physical self-care.
- 2.2 Describe the elements of a nutritious diet.
- 2.3 Discuss elements of healthy weight management.
- 2.4 Describe the adverse effects of common harmful substances.
- 2.5 Discuss the interaction between emotions/perceptions and physical well-being.
- 2.6 Describe the effects of stress.
- 2.7 Recognize aspects of the HCA role that could lead to unhealthy stress.
- 2.8 Describe a variety of approaches to stress management.
- 2.9 Discuss the cognitive components of health.
- 2.10 Describe how one’s ability to think, reason, interpret, remember, assess, and solve problems is related to health.
- 2.11 Discuss the importance of social support in personal wellness.
- 2.12 Recognize cultural and societal influences on lifestyle choices.
- 2.13 Describe the spiritual components of health.
- 2.14 Discuss how clarification of one’s values and beliefs might relate to lifestyle choices.
- 2.15 Identify personal focuses and activities that enrich, refresh, and create meaning in one’s life.
- 2.16 Describe how one’s choices affect one’s environment.
- 2.17 Discuss environmental influences on health.
- Explain the complexity of the change process in relation to health promotion:
- 3.1 Describe how critical thinking and problem-solving relate to lifestyle change.
- 3.2 Demonstrate how to set achievable goals, use appropriate motivators, and set a realistic change agenda.
- 3.3 Discuss the complexities involved in lifestyle change.
Prerequisites: Admission to HCA Program
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 4 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 30 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 8~ |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the interrelationship of physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual dimensions and the determinants of health
- Discuss how lifestyle choices and behaviours contribute to physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual health
- Explain the complexity of the change process in relation to health promotion
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.