APA 4117 Quality of Life: Theory, Research and Application

3 units
Human Kinetics
Faculty of Health Sciences
Theories and models related to quality of life including the Life Development Intervention framework, self-determination theory, positive psychology, and the quality of life model. Critical evaluation of current methodological issues in the measurement of quality of life. Examination and application of tools and techniques to assess and improve quality of life. Analysis of recent research on health-related quality of life.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: 54 university units.

Previously Offered Terms:

Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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