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Physical and mental health

Course Description: This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide holistic, patient-centered care. Students will explore fundamental public health concepts, including epidemiology, health promotion, and health policy, and learn to integrate these principles into their physical therapy practice. The course will also deepen students' understanding of personal wellness factors, such as exercise physiology, nutrition, and mental health, enabling them to address patients' overall well-being. Students will learn how a broader public health perspective can contribute to the development and enhancement of physical therapy interventions. This course aims to empower students to understand and effectively address the complex interplay of health factors at both the individual and community levels.
Credits: 2
Objectives of the course :

Describe the different dimensions of health and wellness and understand the relationship between lifestyle and health.
Applying the best methods to achieve and maintain ideal body composition, and understanding the physiological and psychological foundations of stress.
Assessing the impact of race, gender, and age on health, and explaining how optimal health contributes to an individual's ability to engage in continuous learning, growth, and lifelong development.

Course outputs :

Identify the different dimensions of well-being and distinguish between health problems and various wellness issues.
Understanding the relationship between wellness dimensions and positive healthy lifestyle management, including related factors such as nutrition and physical activity.
The role of a physical therapist in prevention and health promotion.
Description of exercise program components and the health benefits resulting from participation.
Applying public health principles, including epidemiology, health promotion, and health policy, to assess the broader health needs of patients and communities.
Develop and implement evidence-based strategies to promote health and prevent disease within the scope of physical therapy practice.
Implement patient-centered care plans, integrating public health strategies and addressing social determinants of health to promote overall patient well-being.
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments that consider not only physical rehabilitation needs but also general well-being factors such as nutrition, fitness, and mental health.
Practicing the necessary professional behaviors for efficient professional work, including initiative, leadership, teamwork, and continuous self-learning skills during class activities and assignments.
Review of professional and ethical standards for the practice of physical therapy, taking into account social responsibilities and citizenship.
Collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, including public health professionals, to deliver integrated care that meets the diverse needs of patients and communities.

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