EXSC 387
Lifestyle and Chronic Disease Prevention
Exercise Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Current scientific evidence demonstrating how lifestyle affects disease processes. Healthy lifestyle concepts specifically needed by wellness professionals, health educators, and health promotion practitioners; influence of unhealthy lifestyle as basis for chronic diseases, i.e., cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
Interpretation of Statistical Techniques
Learning Outcome
Understand the use and interpretation of statistical techniques used in scientific papers on health and lifestyle
Title
Gaining Knowledge to Help Others
Learning Outcome
Gain knowledge needed to help others adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
Title
Scientific Literature
Learning Outcome
Become familiar with the scientific literature that supports healthy living
Title
Healthy Lifestyles
Learning Outcome
Develop an awareness of what constitutes a healthy lifestyle
