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- Level Foundation
- Duration 15 hours
- Course by Yale University
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About
Humans often fail to make rational decisions that affect their health. This course seeks to heighten understanding of the social and behavioral factors that contribute to health decisions and behaviors, with an ultimate goal of learning how to utilize these factors in improving public health efforts. Through a set of experiential learning exercises, students will learn to apply the science of health behavior change in their own lives. The course is appropriate for students interested in health care and public health, as well as individuals who are interested in learning to apply the science of behavior change to improve their personal wellbeing.Modules
Introduction Videos
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12
Videos
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3
Readings
12
Videos
- 1.1 - Course Intro and Bio of Dr. White
- 1.2 - Course orientation
- 1.3 - Week 1 Introduction
- 1.4 - Definition of Health
- 1.5 - Challenges to embracing social and behavioral factors
- 1.6 - Leading Causes of Death
- 1.7 - The Health Belief Model
- 1.8 - Behaviorism
- 1.9 - Prompting
- 1.10 - Stimulus Control
- 1.11 - Boosting Behavioral Compliance
- 1.12 - Conclusion
3
Readings
- Welcome to Health Behavior Change
- Contribute to the Science of Health Behavior Change!
- Setting your preferences to see feedback from teaching staff
Week 1 Activities
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2
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Week 1 Quiz
1
Discussions
- Week 1 Discussion - Personal Experiences With Behavior Change
2
Readings
- Week 1 Reading
- Tell us about YOU!
Nutrition Part 1 - Videos
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6
Videos
6
Videos
- 2.1 - Week 2 Introduction
- 2.2 - The Importance of Diet
- 2.3 - Junk Food
- 2.4 - Nutrition Interventions
- 2.5 - Nutrition Intervention Studies
- 2.6 - Week 2 Conclusion
Week 2 Activities
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Week 2 Quiz
1
Discussions
- Week 2 Discussion - Nutrition Goal Setting
1
Readings
- Week 2 Reading
Nutrition Part 2 - Videos
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7
Videos
7
Videos
- 3.1 - Week 3 Introduction
- 3.2 - Obesity
- 3.3 - The Look Head Trial and Personal Responsibility
- 3.4 - Food Marketing
- 3.5 - Health Halos
- 3.6 - Optimal Defaults in Reducing Obesity
- 3.7 - Week 3 Conclusion
Week 3 Activities
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Week 3 Quiz
1
Discussions
- Week 3 Discussion - Nutrition Summary
1
Readings
- Week 3 Reading
Physical Activity Part 1 - Videos
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7
Videos
7
Videos
- 4.1 - Week 4 Introduction
- 4.2 - What is Physical Activity
- 4.3 - Measuring Physical Activity
- 4.4 - Health Benefits of Exercise
- 4.5 - Physical Inactivity
- 4.6 - Media Analysis
- 4.7 - Week 4 Conclusion
Week 4 Activites
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Week 4 Quiz
1
Discussions
- Week 4 Discussion - Physical Activity Goal Setting
1
Readings
- Week 4 Reading
Physical Activity Part 2 - Videos
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9
Videos
9
Videos
- 5.1 - Week 5 Introduction
- 5.2 Factors Contributing to Regular Physical Activity
- 5.3 - Physical Activity in Older Adults
- 5.4 - Physical Activity Interventions
- 5.5 - Social Interventions
- 5.6 - National Physical Activity Plan
- 5.7 - Challenges to Physical Activity Promotion
- 5.8 - Physical Inactivity as Target for Intervention
- 5.9 - Week 5 Conclusion
Week 5 Activites
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1
Readings
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1
PeerReview
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Week 5 Quiz
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Peer Review
- Physical Activity Summary
1
Readings
- Week 5 Reading
Mental Health Part 1 - Videos
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9
Videos
9
Videos
- 6.1 - Week 6 Introduction
- 6.2 - What is Mental Health?
- 6.3 - Impact of Mental Health Disorders
- 6.4 - The Public Health Model and Risk Factor
- 6.5 - Prevention Issues
- 6.6 - Depression
- 6.7 - Impact of Depression and Treatment
- 6.8 - Effective Treatment and CBT
- 6.9 - Week 6 Conclusion
Week 6 Activities
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Week 6 Quiz
1
Discussions
- Week 6 Discussion - Mental Health Goal Setting
1
Readings
- Week 6 Reading
Mental Health Part 2 - Videos
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7
Videos
7
Videos
- 7.1 - Week 7 Introduction
- 7.2 - Positive Affect and Health
- 7.3 - The Impact of Humor
- 7.4 - Anxiety Disorders
- 7.5 - Stress and Health
- 7.6 - Stress Reduction Interventions
- 7.7 - Week 7 Conclusion
Week 7 Activites
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Week 7 Quiz
1
Discussions
- Week 7 Discussion - Mental Health Summary
1
Readings
- Week 7 Reading
Summary and Results - Videos
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14
Videos
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1
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14
Videos
- 8.1- Week 8 Introduction
- 8.2 - Introduction to Study 1
- 8.3 - Nutrition Summary and Results of Study 1
- 8.4 - Mental Health Summary and Results of Study 1
- 8.5 - Physical Activity Summary and Results of Study 1
- 8.6 - Limitations and Benefits of Study 1
- 8.7 - Introduction to Study 2
- 8.8 - Nutrition Summary and Results of Study 2
- 8.9 - Mental Health Summary and Results of Study 2
- 8.10 - Physical Activity Summary and Results of Study 2
- 8.11 - Perceptions of Health - Study 2
- 8.12 - Lessons Learned
- 8.13 - Week 8 Conclusion
- 8.14 - Final Words
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Readings
- Invitation to personally contribute to the science of health behavior change!
Week 8 Activites
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3
Readings
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Week 8 Quiz
1
Discussions
- Week 8 Discussion - Behavior Change Summary
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Readings
- Week 8 Reading
- More reading!
- Conclusion and Congratulations
Auto Summary
"Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action" is a foundational course in Health & Fitness, designed to enhance understanding of the social and behavioral factors influencing health decisions. Led by Coursera, it offers experiential learning exercises to apply health behavior change science, ideal for healthcare professionals and those seeking personal well-being improvement. The course spans 900 minutes with Starter and Professional subscription options.
Marney White