HPM 405 - Health Behavior-Understanding & Effecting Change

3 CR

Explores the various models and theories of health behavior. Factors that influence health behavior at individual, family, community and national/societal levels are investigated.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Health Promotion and Management program, or permission of the Program Chair.

Course Outcomes

Identify basic theories and models of health and illness behavior as they related to the debate in health promotion.
Explain the merits of social and behavioral science interventions and policies for health promotion efforts •
Plan procedures for assessing and evaluating health behavior.
Apply behavioral change principles and procedures to case studies and real-life health situations.
Discuss factors that contribute to successful health counseling for a positive lifestyle change.
Apply evidence-based approaches in the development and evaluation of interventions.
Using research and course concepts to discuss the role of the health care delivery system in affecting health behavior.

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