Lifestyles of Ill and Disabled Persons

3 credits · Graduate

This course involves the identification and critical analysis of issues in the leisure and lifestyle of persons with chronic health problems and disabilities. Students gain a knowledge and understanding of selected issues and research through readings, field experiences, and classroom discussion. Alternative solutions to current problems faced by practitioners and advocates are assessed. Issues include: psycho-social theory of illness/disability, professional preparation, legislation, service development, support services, implementation of the integration process, and research implications.