Health Studies (HLST) 200
Introduction to Human Health (I) (Revision 6)
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Delivery Mode: Individualized study online
Credits: 3
Area of Study: Science
Prerequisite: None
Precluded Course: HLTH 200. HLST 200 cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for HLTH 200.
Faculty: Faculty of Science & Technology
Centre: Centre for Science
HLST 200 has a Challenge for Credit option
Overview
Health Studies 200 emphasizes the major aspects of health and health-related areas that are of concern to Canadians. The course explores the nature and causes of health problems, and discusses how diseases can be treated and prevented. Specific topics include nutrition, weight, sexuality, pregnancy, and the effects of tobacco and alcohol use. Much of the information provided will be of practical value, for example, tips for improving health, and the importance of exercise.
Outline
The Study Guide comprises the following twelve units.
Unit 1: Health and Wellness
Unit 2: Sexuality
Unit 3: Reproductive Choices and Pregnancy
Unit 4: Nutrition
Unit 5: Weight
Unit 6: Active Living
Unit 7: Alcohol
Unit 8: Tobacco and Caffeine
Unit 9: Heart Health and Disease
Unit 10: Cancer and Non-Infectious Conditions
Unit 11: Communicable Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Unit 12: Aging
Evaluation
To receive credit for HLST 200, you must achieve a minimum grade of D+ (55 percent) on each of these activities and an overall grade of “C-” (60 percent) or better for the entire course. The weightings for each assignment and the exams are as follows:
Assignment 1 | Midterm Exam | Assignment 2 | Final Exam | Total |
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20% | 30% | 20% | 30% | 100% |
The midterm and final examinations for this course must be taken online with an AU-approved exam invigilator at an approved invigilation centre. It is your responsibility to ensure your chosen invigilation centre can accommodate online exams. For a list of invigilators who can accommodate online exams, visit the Exam Invigilation Network.
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Textbook
Hales, D., & Lauzon, L. (2007). An invitation to health (First Canadian Ed.). Toronto, ON: Thomson Canada Ltd., Nelson Division.
Booklets
Health and Welfare Canada (2007). Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide. Ottawa: Health Canada.
Public Health Agency of Canada and Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. (1998). Handbook for Canada's physical activity guide to healthy active living. (2nd ed.). Ottawa, ON: Health Canada.
Other materials
The course materials also include an online study guide and student manual.
Challenge for Credit Course Overview
The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.
Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
- Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
- Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures
Challenge Evaluation
To receive credit for the HLST 200 challenge registration, you must achieve a minimum mark of at least “C-” (60 percent) on both the assignment and examination.
Essay Assignment | Comprehensive Exam | Total |
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30% | 70% | 100% |
Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.
Opened in Revision 6, January 9, 2013.
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