PAM 1300

Foundations for Healthy Living (LWYL)

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

This course is designed to expose students to the latest research and practice in areas foundational for health and wellbeing throughout life. The course will bring together experts from the Cornell and Ithaca College communities to share research and best practices in seven foundational areas of health and well-being.

When Offered Spring.

Distribution Category (PBS-HE, SBA-HE)
Course Attribute (CU-CEL)

Comments Does not count for PAM or HCP majors or minors.

• Students will be able to identify daily activity patterns and develop strategies for improving physical well-being; and identify sleep patterns and practice skills for improving sleep.
• Students will be able to identify healthy diets, poor eating patterns, and strategies for improving nutrient intake; and develop a plan for regular medical consultations and life-preserving tests/vaccines.
• Students will be able to develop a plan for personal budgeting, investing, and debt management.
• Students will be able to discuss and practice personal responsibility for health and sexual well-being, and identify techniques for stress reduction and maintenance of emotional well-being.
• Students will be able to implement skills for the maintenance of healthy interpersonal relationships.

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