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12.2 Health and Stress – Introduction to Psychology

The human body is designed to react to stress in ways meant to protect against threats from predators and other aggressors. In today’s society, stressors take on a more … See more

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12.4 The Healthy Life – Introduction to Psychology

WEBHealth psychology is a relatively new, interdisciplinary field of study that focuses on these very issues, or more specifically, the role of psychology in maintaining …

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12 Social and Structural Determinants of Indigenous Health

WEBDeterminants of Indigenous Health. Health is being increasingly recognized as much more than an individualistic, biomedical concept; rather, it is also determined by social …

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4 Indigenous Water Poverty: Impacts Beyond Physical Health

WEBIn Canada, a water wealthy nation, the provision of safe drinking water is a pressing health issue confronting Indigenous communities. Many reserve communities live with long …

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12.3 Stress and Coping – Introduction to Psychology

WEBStress as a response model, initially introduced by Hans Selye (1956), describes stress as a physiological response pattern and was captured within his …

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Northern and Indigenous Health and Healthcare

WEBIntroduction. The health condition of Indigenous Sami children and adolescents has only been a topic of research for the last two decades. An increase in suicide rates in Sami …

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2.2 Physiological Benefits – A Guide to Physical Activity

WEBSpecifically, participating in the recommended duration of physical activity as outlined in the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans has been found to provide the greatest …

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Introduction – Northern and Indigenous Health and Healthcare

WEB1 Introduction. Communities across the Circumpolar North face challenges that often relate back to its history of colonialism, whereby Indigenous groups were forced to accept …

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7 1.7 Components of Physical Fitness

WEBThese six components measure specific skill-sets, and include: (1) agility, (2) coordination, (3) balance, (4) power, (5) reaction time, and (6) speed (American College of Sports …

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14 2.5 Barriers to Physical Activity

WEBBenefits of Physical Activity. Low motivation. Psychological improvement. Lack of peer interest. Social benefits. Inconvenience (challenging gym/facility location or no …

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3.4 Mental Health – Strategies for Academic Success

WEB3.4 Mental Health. Learning Objectives. Explain the common causes of anxiety, depression, and other negative emotions in university-age people. Explain at what point you or …

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Soil Health and Management – Digging into Canadian Soils

WEBSoil compaction can occur at the soil surface, at the depth of tillage (typically 20 cm), or even deeper in the soil depending on the type of equipment or management practices …

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3 1.3 Measures of Physical Activity

WEB1.3 Measures of Physical Activity. Measuring physical activity and fitness is a vital step in better understanding one’s overall health. Various measurement strategies may be …

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1.9 Conclusion – A Guide to Physical Activity

WEB9. 1.9 Conclusion. Many future challenges exist within the field of physical activity in the United States on an individual and community level. Current trends indicate a lack of …

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Large Group Teaching – Instructional Strategies in Health …

WEBIn health professions education, large group teaching is best suitable in the pre-clinical years. Many of these programs have high student enrollment and the introduction of new …

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Indigenous Birth – Northern and Indigenous Health and Healthcare

WEBChildren born into their home community are more likely to develop a clear sense of identity, which helps to promote resilience and build strong community bonds (SOGC, 2017). …

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2 1.2 Physical Activity Terminology

WEBPhysical Fitness: A specific set of attributes possessed by an individual, which allows her/him to perform physical activity with ease, and in the absence of undue fatigue. …

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Health Research and Health Professional Education in Greenland

WEB41 Health Research and Health Professional Education in Greenland . Gert Mulvad. Communities in Greenland continue to encounter significant challenges in healthcare, …

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2.2 Therapeutic Orientations – Abnormal Psychology

WEBPsychoanalysis is an intensive, long-term approach in which patients and therapists may meet multiple times per week, often for many years. Freud suggested more generally …

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