This course introduces on health-related theories, remarks and observations, in order to think and judge what is good for health and to understand underlying mechanisms.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) Have an understanding of basic sciences related to health-related and biological sciences.
2) Design a preferable lifestyle based on scientific evidence.
3) Using health-related knowledge, tackle practical health issues by applying knowledge acquired through this course.
Exercise, physical activity, nutrition, diet, sports performance, lifestyle diseases
✔ Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Before coming to class, students should read the course schedule and check what topics will be covered and should have questions that need discussing.
Attendance is taken in every class.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) | Understanding the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). |
Class 2 | Wellness and lifestyle-related diseases | Understanding the concept of wellness and the risk factors of lifestyle-related diseases. |
Class 3 | Exercise and lifestyle-related diseases | Understanding the effect of exercise for health promotion. |
Class 4 | Health and nutrition / diet (1) | Understanding the relationship between wellness and nutrition / diet (three major nutrients). |
Class 5 | Health and nutrition / diet (2) | Understanding the relationship between wellness and nutrition / diet (vitamins, minerals, supplements, etc.). |
Class 6 | Health and nutrition / diet (3) | Understanding the relationship between wellness and nutrition / diet (hydration). |
Class 7 | Sports performance improvement and nutrition | Understanding nutritional support to improve sports performance. |
None
Distribute if necessary
Attendance and examination
None
If the number of registration is larger than the capacity of the classroom, some students might be assigned to other class on the same day.