Physical Activity, Chronic Disease, and Mental Health
General
Prefix
EXSC
Course Number
360
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Description
Relationships between physical activity, chronic disease, and mental health. Informational and motivational interviewing, behavior change theories, goal setting strategies, and assessment tools.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Identify client centered health counseling techniques.
Outcome
Evaluate patient goals and exercise history through the use of open-ended inquiry, active listening, motivational interviewing techniques, and attention to non-verbal behavior.
Outcome
Evaluate behavior change theories, modification tools, and goal setting activities.
Outcome
Identify common barriers to exericse compliance and adherence.
Outcome
Analyze charateristics associated with poor adherance to healthy behaviors.
Outcome
Utilize validated tools for measurement of psychosocial health status.
Outcome
Evaluate and interpret commonly used screening tools to evaluate mental health status.
Outcome
Utilize health behavior change techiques based on assessment of readiness to change.
Outcome
Evaluate stratiegies to promote adherance to healthy behaviors using a patient/client centered approach.
Outcome
Apply and practice health behaviors theories and strategies to strengthen client self-efficacy and optimize adherence.
Course Outline
Course Outline
Dependencies
Programs
EXSC360
is a
completion requirement
for: