HED 203 - Health and Aging

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
This course provides an overview of the physical changes that occur with aging and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle on the aging process. Emphasis is placed on healthy aging and maintaining a functional capacity and quality of life with age through engagement in regular exercise and other health promoting behaviors. The interplay between aging, physical health, longevity and health care is a major focus.