MOAP 514 - Biological Bases for Health and Wellness

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This course will provide an overview of biological, physiological, and pharmacological foundations for optimal human development and psychological wellbeing. Students will be exposed to different explanatory models of human functioning from a naturalistic and holistic organism perspective. An emphasis will be placed on the influence of attitude, motivation, and choice in maintaining healthy and sustainable lifestyles. Further, this course will offer insight into the individual decision-making process and how using proper self-care supports biological health and wellness. The Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual model for health and behavioural wellbeing will be critically examined as it applies to illness management and recovery.