Teaching

**NOTE** Joining the waitlist is the best way to get into any of Dr. Van's classes. Dr. Van is not able to add students into full sections. The best way to get into one of her classes is to register early or to join the waitlist on your MySail account. 

• HS 2000 Introduction to Health and Health Behaviors 

Are you interested in health and ways you can improve your health based on research? This course explores the impact health behaviors such as stress management, sleep, dietary intake, and physical activity have on risk for chronic diseases including obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, with an emphasis on prevention. In addition, this course will focus on evidence-based recommendations, the use of health sciences research, and identification of credible sources. Textbook required.

• HS 3500 Health Behavior Theories

Have you ever wondered what factors influence the health of individuals and populations? Or have you ever thought about how to change health behavior? If so, HS 3500 can help answer your questions! This course provides an introduction to determinants of health-related behaviors and how health behavior theory can be used in health education and behavior research and practice. No textbook required.