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Chronic Diseases & Health Issues

Class Number: HEALTHWL 10546102-1 - Chronic Diseases/Health Issues
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-546-102 CHRONIC DISEASES & HEALTH ISSUES ...addresses the incidence and cost of chronic diseases and other modern health issues. Study the four major causes of chronic disease (lack of physical activity, poor nutrition, tobacco use, and excessive alcohol consumption). Emphasis is placed on the signs, symptoms, prevention and management of these disorders and health issues through behavior change and lifestyle wellness. (Prerequisite: Accepted in the Wellness & Health Promotion program)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall

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What will I learn?

  1. Identify core concepts related to public health and physical activity.
  2. Describe the prevalence, risk factors and health recommendations for cardiovascular and metabolic disease.
  3. Describe the prevalence, risk factors and health recommendations related to overweight and obese individuals.
  4. Describe the prevalence, risk factors and health recommendations related to musculoskeletal and functional health issues.
  5. Describe the prevalence, risk factors and health recommendations for cancer.
  6. Describe the prevalence, risk factors and health recommendations for exercise and physical activity.
  7. Describe the prevalence, risk factors and health recommendations associated with tobacco use, alcohol consumption and other drug use.
  8. Describe the prevalence, risk factors and health recommendations related to mental health disorders.
  9. Identify ways to measure physical activity levels.
  10. Summarize methods for promoting physical activity.
  11. Evaluate physical activity and public health programs and policies.
  12. Develop strategies to build partnerships and advocacy for physical activity.
  13. Assess signs and symptoms of disease
  14. Examine the basics of human pathology

Class Details

Class Number:
HEALTHWL 10546102-1 - Chronic Diseases/Health Issues
Location:
1301
Date:
-
Delivery:
Blended
Term:
2025 Fall Session 2

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
10/27/2025 - 12/15/2025 Monday
8:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Green Bay Campus Room HS110
10/27/2025 - 12/15/2025 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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