ITP 3850 - Lifestyle Medicine

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ITP 2500 or ITP 1500; ENG 1009 or ENG 1010; and ENG 1020 or ENG 1021

Description: This class is an overview of lifestyle medicine and its use in disease prevention and enhancing overall health and wellbeing. Students will gain a basic understanding of the most common medical conditions that are impacted by lifestyle behaviors. In addition, we will explore the importance of motivation and behavior change in the field of lifestyle medicine and the importance of self-care/self-advocacy for optimal health. Students will understand the importance of referral to appropriate health professionals.