The Dimensions of Health
Author | : John Hjelm |
Publisher | : Jones & Bartlett Learning |
Total Pages | : 106 |
Release | : 2010-10-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780763756093 |
ISBN-13 | : 0763756091 |
Rating | : 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The Dimensions of Health: Conceptual Models is an introductory text that examines the five dimensions of personal health: physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. Each chapter: -Provides context for the study of that dimension -Includes examples of how experts think about that dimension -Presents two or more models developed by scholars and professionals -Discusses identifiable characteristics associated with each dimension By incorporating a variety of perspectives, The Dimensions of Health enables students to formulate their own answer to the question, “What is health?” This text is perfect for use in conjunction with a personal health text or as a standalone for any personal health course.