ITP 3850 - Lifestyle Medicine

Credits: 3

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 learn about the importance of referral to appropriate health professionals.

General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences