KP 131

This course will introduce students to the importance of a healthy life through a physical activity lens. Students will explore how to define and measure health, the importance of leading a physically and mentally healthy lifestyle, and how being physically active is integral to population health and wellbeing. Other topics may include, but are not limited to: behaviour change, stress, sleep hygiene, nutrition, public health and infectious diseases, human sexuality and health promotion, substance use, addictions and related behaviours, the importance of self-care, health in diverse populations, personal safety and injury prevention (including cybersafety and artificial intelligence), health and illness in a changing global environment, and being an informed healthcare consumer. <br>