Life 101 Mental and Physical Self-Care
This course will cover various topics that would teach students healthy lifestyle choices, the importance of mental and physical health and self-care. For each topic, an evidence-based lecture that would include scientific evidence will be presented and then students will be provided practical methods to practice what they have learned from the lectures. One of the main goals of this course is to inspire students to adopt a healthy lifestyle.Considering that stress levels and poor lifestyle choices in college students are increasing at an alarmingly fast pace, this course may serve as an effective educational tool to teach healthy lifestyle choices, promote students’ well-being and help them to recognize and manage their stress. The course is taught through a combination of lectures, multimedia videos, workshops and group discussions that would foster active learning. This course will encourage, challenge, motivate, and inspire students to make positive changes in their lifestyle and the way they interact with others and their environment.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Adopting Good Habits for Self-Care
Week 2
The Etiology, Physiology, Symptoms and Health Outcomes of Stress
Week 3
Nutrition and Wellness
Week 4
Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence
Week 5
The Many Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Exercise
Week 6
The Impact of Sleep on Mental and Physical Wellness
Week 7
The Health Benefits of Volunteering
Week 8
Bad Drugs on College Campuses
Week 9
Managing Personal Finances
Week 10
The Impact of Nature Therapy on Stress Management
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Super awesome course, very practical and easy to learn! Instructor is very energetic and superb in connecting! Thanks!
A short and crisp course for anyone, espeacially students who want to get back on track in their lives for better.
this course gave me food for thought. I am mindfully observing myself as well as my surroundings.
Thank you Professor
Excellent Class! Great Instructor! Learned a lot about practice living healthy. Mindfulness of nutrition, exercise, the environment and conservation.
