HLSC 4807U – Perspectives in Aging

This course integrates perspectives on the physiology, psychology and sociology of aging so that students can understand the implications of an aging population on Canadian society and the Canadian health care system. A life-course approach is taken to understand the key health issues and health behaviours associated with healthy aging. Unique determinants of health and health outcomes of different age groups are discussed.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): 60 credit hours