MSS0018 – Foundations of Wellness
What is this course all about?
Wellness is a core concept in optimal health and an essential part of the practice of massage therapy. Students
discuss concepts of optimal health and wellness from a biopsychosocial perspective and discover how stress,
mental health challenges and lifestyle choices can impact their capacity to make healthy choices. They develop
strategies for improving nutrition, physical activity and mindfulness through experiential learning activities. Lectures
include videos, group work, and reflective exercises.
discuss concepts of optimal health and wellness from a biopsychosocial perspective and discover how stress,
mental health challenges and lifestyle choices can impact their capacity to make healthy choices. They develop
strategies for improving nutrition, physical activity and mindfulness through experiential learning activities. Lectures
include videos, group work, and reflective exercises.
When is this course happening?
| Semester: | Winter 2024 |
| Campus: | Ottawa |
| Start Date: | Week of February 12th |
| End Date: | Week of May 24th |
| Link Code: | PPJ4T |
| Number of Weeks: | 14 |
| Hours per Week: | 3 |
| Delivery Type: | Congregated |
| Schedule: | Various College sections – will selected best suited to student’s stated availability |
| Associated Area of Interest: | School of Health & Community Studies |
| Associated College Program: | Massage Therapy |
Who should take this course?
Students prepared to complete learning by:
| X | submitting multiple written assignments |
| X | using research and essay writing strategies |
| X | delivering presentations |
| X | participating in group-based activities |
| completing hands-on learning | |
| learning in a fast-paced environment | |
| X | completing online work |
| performing highly-specialized tasks | |
| using industry software tools |
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