Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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WHP 3000 - Wellness for Special Populations

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Introduces and examines the basic principles, which guide growth and development and the health of individuals in special populations. This course is designed to increase the understanding and practical application of health and wellness programs to special populations. Students will learn and apply knowledge on how to expose and modify programs for individuals and groups based on age, medical conditions, and specific needs. Course covers several themes, including contributions of biological and environmental factors to health, measuring the health of individuals in communities, understanding determinants and consequences of health and development across various populations. Lastly, the course will discuss effective interventions to improve health for each population group. Students will learn and apply knowledge on how to expose and modify programs for individuals and groups based on age, medical conditions, and specific needs. The areas covered will include but are not limited to: physical and developmental disabilities, homelessness, caregivers, children, LGBTQ+ population groups.



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