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HSS1100 Nature & Wellness

Introductory · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students explore the benefits of relationships between plants, animals, and the environment as applied to the health and wellness of people. Students evaluate how nature affects wellness in individuals and communities. Students plan and modify public and personal spaces to enhance personal wellness using elements of nature. Students reflect on the personal implications for wellness in relation to their environment.
Prerequisite
None
Supporting courses
HSS1010: Health Services Foundations HSS1030: Communication Skills for Health Professionals HSS1050: Introduction to Mentorship HSS1080: Leadership Fundamentals 1

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 analyze the historical roles and relationships of plants and animals to people and communities

    • 1.1 explain the historical relationships between:

      • 1.1.1 plants and people

      • 1.1.2 animals and people

      • 1.1.3 people and their environment

    • 1.2 describe varying cultural perspectives on plants, animals and the environment, based on traditional beliefs and practices

    • 1.3 describe the present and changing roles, relationships and perspectives of:

      • 1.3.1 plants in society

      • 1.3.2 animals in society

      • 1.3.3 environment in society

    • 1.4 describe the impact of technological development on the relationship of plants and animals to individuals and communities

    • 1.5 summarize the relationship of individuals and animals as an indicator of mental health and wellness

  • 2 evaluate how nature affects wellness in individuals and communities

    • 2.1 define nature

    • 2.2 define environment

    • 2.3 compare and contrast the potential impact of natural and artificial environments on human health and wellness, including physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual determinants

    • 2.4 describe the potential impacts on humans of interaction with a variety of aspects of nature— plants, animals and the environment—including:

      • 2.4.1 physical and physiological benefits

      • 2.4.2 emotional and spiritual benefits

      • 2.4.3 cognitive benefits

      • 2.4.4 psychosocial benefits

  • 3 evaluate various shared spaces and activities of daily living and enhance wellness by introducing natural elements

    • 3.1 assess a variety of spaces, and the activities of daily living in those spaces, for elements of nature, including:

      • 3.1.1 school spaces

      • 3.1.2 office spaces

      • 3.1.3 homes

      • 3.1.4 hospitals

      • 3.1.5 extended care centre facilities

      • 3.1.6 mental health facilities

      • 3.1.7 correction facilities

      • 3.1.8 supported residential living

      • 3.1.9 community spaces

    • 3.2 recommend modifications to add elements of nature to a variety of spaces and activities of daily living to enhance health and wellness

    • 3.3 outline community resources aimed to help modify shared spaces and activities of daily living to enhance wellness using natural elements

    • 3.4 outline community resources aimed to encourage positive relationships between people and animals

    • 3.5 describe community organizations that train working animals for therapeutic and practical roles in society

    • 3.6 outline community resources for supporting the relationship between plants and people and communities

  • 4 modify a personal space to enhance wellness using natural elements

    • 4.1 assess the potential benefits of adding elements of nature to a personal space or daily routine, including benefits to physical, emotional, cognitive, spiritual and social health and wellness

    • 4.2 justify the choice of a space to modify based on predicted outcomes of the modification in relation to improving health and wellness

    • 4.3 write goals for modifying the space

    • 4.4 plan to add elements of nature to the space in stages, including:

      • 4.4.1 modifications to the physical environment

      • 4.4.2 horticultural elements

      • 4.4.3 animals

    • 4.5 modify a personal space based on a staged plan, being sure to:

      • 4.5.1 set goals for modifying the personal space

      • 4.5.2 predict how the modifications will affect personal wellness

    • 4.6 explain considerations for adding elements of nature to a personal space in stages, including:

      • 4.6.1 safety

      • 4.6.2 budget

      • 4.6.3 availability of plants and animals

      • 4.6.4 resources to assist modification

    • 4.7 summarize thoughts and reflections on changes and plan them in a journal

    • 4.8 evaluate the effects of modifying a personal space on personal health and wellness by:

      • 4.8.1 describing the effects of modifying the personal space in relation to the goals set in the planning phase

      • 4.8.2 evaluating the significance of modifying the personal space in relation to how nature affected personal wellness, considering the markers for human wellness

  • 5 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 5.1.1 communicate

      • 5.1.2 manage information

      • 5.1.3 use numbers

      • 5.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 5.2.2 be responsible

      • 5.2.3 be adaptable

      • 5.2.4 learn continuously

      • 5.2.5 work safely

    • 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 5.3.1 work with others

      • 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 6 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices

    • 6.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences

    • 6.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices

Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.