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 Active Living
Unit 3 Nutrition
Unit 4 Weight
Unit 5 Sexuality
Unit 6 Reproductive Choices and Pregnancy
Unit 7 Communicable Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Unit 8 Heart Health and Disease
Unit 9 Cancer and Non-Infectious Conditions
Unit 10 Tobacco and Caffeine
Unit 11 Alcohol
Unit 12 Aging
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
define the concepts of health and wellness.
describe the determinants of health.
list the major causes of disease and death in Canada.
outline the roles of various factors that affect health.
identify aspects of sexuality and health concerns related to sexuality.
identify aspects of reproductive health and health concerns related to pregnancy.
describe the nature of aging and approaches to help the body resist the aging process.
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:
Activity
Weight
Assignment 1
20%
Midterm Exam
30%
Assignment 2
20%
Final Exam
30%
Total
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.
Materials
Hales, D., & Lauzon, L. (2015). An invitation to health (Fourth Canadian Ed.). Toronto, ON: Thomson Canada Ltd., Nelson Division. (eText)
The course materials also include a study guide and course information as online documents.
Challenge for credit
Overview
The challenge for credit process allows you to demonstrate that you 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 about challenge for credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
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.
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.