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Personal Health of a University Students

This course equips students with the knowledge, attitude, and skills necessary for maintaining personal health as university students. It covers essential topics such as personal hygiene, wellness dimensions, and lifestyle choices that promote health. Students will learn to analyze factors influencing their health behaviors, use communication skills to reduce health risks, and access valid health information. The course also emphasizes decision-making and goal-setting skills to enhance personal, family, and community health promotion.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Personal HealthHygieneWellnessHealth EducationUniversity Students

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Personal Hygiene

2

Wellness Dimensions

3

Health Promotion

4

Disease Prevention

5

Interpersonal Communication

6

Decision-Making Skills

7

Healthy Lifestyle

8

Influence of Family and Peers

9

Impact of Technology

10

Sleep Hygiene

11

Nutrition

12

Exercise

13

Stress Management

Total Topics13 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (4 methods)

Self-assessment exercises

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Continuous Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Health Educator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Wellness Coordinator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Public Health Advocate

Apply your skills in this growing field

Community Health Worker

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Health Promotion Specialist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HealthcareEducationCommunity HealthPublic HealthWellness Programs

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Personal Health Education

6h

Unit 1: Introduction to personal health terms used in the study course such as: Health, Health Education and personal health,

3 study hours
  • Define health, wellness, health education, and personal health.
  • Discuss the aims and objectives of personal health.
  • Explain the dimensions of wellness.

Unit 2: Explain the basic principles of personal hygiene

3 study hours
  • Explain the principles of personal health and hygiene.
  • Discuss the importance of hand washing, bathing, and oral hygiene.
  • Describe the significance of restful sleep and regular doctor visits.
Week
2

Module 1: Personal Health Education

6h

Unit 3: State the types of personal hygiene

3 study hours
  • State the types of personal hygiene.
  • Explain the importance of dental, body, and hand hygiene.
  • Discuss menstrual and genital hygiene practices.

Unit 4: Explain Personal Hygiene Practices

3 study hours
  • Describe good personal hygiene practices.
  • Explain the health, social, and psychological reasons for maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Discuss the benefits of cleanliness and grooming.
Week
3

Module 1: Personal Health Education

8h

Unit 5: Identify relevant tools and Counseling skills in screening University Student's health risk behaviours

4 study hours
  • Explain relevant tools and counseling skills for screening health risk behaviors.
  • Discuss the impact of effective counseling techniques.
  • Identify methods for promoting academic success and collaboration.

Unit 6: Describe health promotion as a yardstick for disease prevention

4 study hours
  • Describe health promotion as a yardstick for disease prevention.
  • Explain primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
  • Discuss the importance of nutrition, physical activity, and reducing tobacco use.
Week
4

Module 1: Personal Health Education

8h

Unit 7: Analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology and other factors on personal health behaviours of a university student

4 study hours
  • Describe the influence of family, peers, culture, media, and technology on personal health behaviors.
  • Analyze positive and negative impacts of these factors.
  • Discuss the importance of social support and healthy relationships.

Unit 8: Describe the factors that promote personal health/ hygiene of a University Student

4 study hours
  • Describe the factors that promote personal health and hygiene.
  • Explain the importance of bathing, nail trimming, and oral care.
  • Discuss the side effects of poor personal hygiene.
Week
5

Module 1: Personal Health Education

8h

Unit 9: Describe personal health promotion as a yardstick for disease prevention among University Students

4 study hours
  • Describe personal health promotion as a yardstick for disease prevention.
  • Explain the goal and aim of personal health promotion.
  • Discuss the levels and importance of health promotion.

Unit 10: Demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance their personal health and avoid or reduce health risks.

4 study hours
  • Demonstrate the use of interpersonal communication skills to enhance personal health and reduce health risks.
  • Explain the characteristics of effective interpersonal communication.
  • Discuss the importance of active listening and empathy.
Week
6

Module 1: Personal Health Education

8h

Unit 11: Demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance their personal health.

4 study hours
  • Demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance personal health.
  • Explain how decision-making skills improve health.
  • Discuss the importance of rational thinking and assessing options.

Unit 12: Demonstrate the ability to practice personal health-enhancing behaviours and avoid or reduce health risky behaviour.

4 study hours
  • Demonstrate the ability to practice personal health-enhancing behaviors.
  • Explain the importance of seat belt use, sleep, diet, and exercise.
  • Discuss the negative effects of poor personal hygiene.
Week
7

Module 1: Personal Health Education

8h

Unit 13: Explain the elements and activities that are needed for planning personal health/ hygiene promotion

4 study hours
  • Explain the elements and activities needed for planning personal health and hygiene promotion.
  • Discuss the importance of bathing, nail trimming, and hand washing.
  • Describe the role of personal hygiene in preventing illnesses.

Unit 14: Describe the criteria that are used for evaluating the effectiveness of personal health/ hygiene application.

4 study hours
  • Describe the criteria used for evaluating the effectiveness of personal health and hygiene application.
  • Explain the importance of cleanliness of hair, body, and hands.
  • Discuss the role of hygiene education in behavior change.
Week
8

Module 2: Personal Health Requirements of a University student

6h

Unit 1: Oral Hygiene

3 study hours
  • Explain the importance of oral hygiene.
  • State the items you need to perform mouth care.
  • Mention the procedure you will follow for effective oral hygiene.

Unit 2: Care for Clothing

3 study hours
  • Conceptualize clothes.
  • Mention the types of clothing.
  • Give reasons for wearing clothes.
Week
9

Module 2: Personal Health Requirements of a University student

6h

Unit 3: Care for the skin

3 study hours
  • Describe skin.
  • State the components/structure of the skin.
  • Describe the functions of the skin.

Unit 4: Care for the Hair

3 study hours
  • Explain human hair.
  • Explain hair texture.
  • State the types of hair structure.
Week
10

Module 2: Personal Health Requirements of a University student

6h

Unit 5: Care for the Eyes

3 study hours
  • Explain human eye.
  • Explain the structure of the human eye.
  • Describe the functions of the human eye.

Unit 6: Care for the Ears

3 study hours
  • Understand the science of hearing and how humans perceive sound.
  • Draw and label the structure of the human ear.
  • Mention the three portion of the human ear.
Week
11

Module 2: Personal Health Requirements of a University student

6h

Unit 7: Care for the Hands

3 study hours
  • Conceptualize hand washing/hygiene.
  • Mention the time for washing hands.
  • Explain the reasons for hand washing.

Unit 8: care for the foot

3 study hours
  • Describe the importance of keeping the feet clean.
  • State the health problems of the feet.
  • Explain the importance of taking care of your feet.
Week
12

Module 2: Personal Health Requirements of a University student

6h

Unit 9: Good Food

3 study hours
  • Define balance diet.
  • State the classes of food that form balance diet.
  • The functions of each class of food to the body.

Unit 10: Exercise

3 study hours
  • Define exercise.
  • Describe brief history of exercise.
  • State the types of exercise require of a university student.
Week
13

Module 2: Personal Health Requirements of a University student

6h

Unit 11: Sleep

3 study hours
  • Conceptualize sleep.
  • Explain good sleep.
  • State the importance of sleep.

Unit 12: Recreation

3 study hours
  • Explain the word "recreation".
  • State the functions benefits of recreation to the university students.
  • Describe the duties of a club recreation leader.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a study schedule and allocate specific time slots for each unit.

2

Focus on understanding key definitions and concepts from Module 1.

3

Practice applying decision-making skills to real-life health scenarios.

4

Review the factors influencing health behaviors and develop strategies for positive change.

5

Summarize the main points of each unit and create flashcards for quick review.

6

Form study groups to discuss and clarify challenging concepts.

7

Practice answering sample questions and past exam papers.

8

Prioritize units based on their weightage in the assessment.

9

Ensure adequate rest and manage stress during the exam preparation period.

10

Focus on understanding the practical applications of personal hygiene and wellness principles.

11

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 factors influencing health behaviors.

12

Review all TMAs and assignments, focusing on areas where you struggled.

13

Practice interpersonal communication scenarios to enhance your skills in health advocacy.

14

Develop a personal health plan incorporating the principles learned in the course.

15

Review the different types of violence and abuse and their prevention strategies from Unit 8.

16

Create mnemonics to remember key concepts and definitions.

17

Use online resources and videos to supplement your understanding of complex topics.

18

Seek clarification from your tutor or course facilitator on any doubts or difficulties.

19

Take regular breaks during study sessions to maintain focus and prevent burnout.

20

Stay positive and motivated throughout the exam preparation process.

21

Ensure you have a good understanding of the different types of depression and their management strategies from Unit 12.

22

Practice mindfulness and stress-reduction techniques to manage exam-related anxiety.

23

Review the recommended study schedule and adjust it based on your individual learning pace.

24

Focus on understanding the practical applications of personal hygiene and wellness principles.

25

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 factors influencing health behaviors.

26

Review all TMAs and assignments, focusing on areas where you struggled.

27

Practice interpersonal communication scenarios to enhance your skills in health advocacy.

28

Develop a personal health plan incorporating the principles learned in the course.

29

Review the different types of violence and abuse and their prevention strategies from Unit 8.

30

Create mnemonics to remember key concepts and definitions.

31

Use online resources and videos to supplement your understanding of complex topics.

32

Seek clarification from your tutor or course facilitator on any doubts or difficulties.

33

Take regular breaks during study sessions to maintain focus and prevent burnout.

34

Stay positive and motivated throughout the exam preparation process.

35

Ensure you have a good understanding of the different types of depression and their management strategies from Unit 12.

36

Practice mindfulness and stress-reduction techniques to manage exam-related anxiety.

37

Review the recommended study schedule and adjust it based on your individual learning pace.

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