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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HTH 371. Behavior and Health of Children and Adolescents

3.00
This course will review the current health status and health risk behaviors of children and adolescents. It will focus on epidemiological trends and behavioral and social etiological factors. In addition, this course will include an overview of the theoretical approaches to children and adolescent health and health behavior. Application of theory will be made to the development of strategies for health promotion and interventions to reduce specific health problems for children and adolescents that would be appropriate for teachers and schools. Prerequisite: Admission to the PHETE program.