HEALTH PROMOTION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITY AND CHRONIC ILLNESS
Addresses theories and research related to health psychology, health behavior and quality of life. Focus on understanding models of healthy lifestyle interventions, assessment/intervention strategies for health promotion, factors affecting health behavior, public health initiatives. Attention is given to application of practical tools for promoting health and preventing secondary conditions for individuals with disabilities and chronic illness.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Declared in Rehabilitation Psychology, Health Promotion and Health Equity, or classified as Pre-Rehabilitation Psychology or Pre-Special Education Course Designation: Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify health issues, health promotion and health practices that increase functioning and reduce secondary conditions due to disability and chronic illness. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Engage in dialogue across professional disciplines related to health and disability Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify health issues, health promotion and health practices that increase functioning and reduce secondary conditions due to disability and chronic illness. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Engage in dialogue across professional disciplines related to health and disability Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027