BIRCHAM INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Faculty of Natural Health Science

MODULE: Wellness & Health

Program delivered by distance learning higher education up to a maximum of 39 credits. This module may be combined or completed with other online university courses from this faculty.

DESCRIPTION:

This program focuses on a holistic approach to wellness and health management. It shows how to assess our current wellness status and how to make improvements where necessary. Topics include physical activity, nutrition, self-esteem, emotional intelligence, sexuality, and spiritual wellness.

Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 credits):

1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credit (30 hours of study).

Physical Activity & Wellness

Principles of Yoga

Academic Supervisor: Ruben Von Stopeck

More information about this supervisor and online university course instructors at BIU Human Network.

This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. (Doctor) Programs. This distance learning degree program is designed at the postgraduate level – Master’s or Doctoral. This module may be easily adapted to complete the Specialist, Expert or Bachelor’s adult degree program requirements. A further option is the enrollment into the online university courses listed in this module.

* University Course (3 credits): Select 1 subject from this module.

* Specialist Diploma (15 credits): First 5 subjects or select 5 subjects from this module.

* Expert Diploma (21 credits): First 7 subjects or select 7 subjects from this module.

* Bachelor's Degree (130 credits): The Admission certificate issued after submission of the application for admission will show the amount of credit transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete this undergraduate program's major. Additional courses from other modules of this faculty will be assigned in case that the credits displayed on this module are not enough to complete the bachelor's required credits.

* Master's Degree (35 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 13 credits corresponding to a final project to the selected subjects.

* Ph.D. (Doctor) (45 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 18 credits corresponding to a final thesis to the selected subjects.

BIU issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the degree program's major. BIU can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission.

Courses Description (each subject accounts for 3 credits):

Physical Activity & Wellness

This course explores the influence of physical activity as an essential stimulus for the development of the social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and biological principles of health. It explains how to design a healthy active program that promotes fitness, proper nutrition, and wellness.

Instructor: Stefan Batran

Principles of Yoga

This course introduces the art and science of yoga. It explores its history and philosophy, current issues and trends, and the health benefits of yoga. It examines the cultural aspects of yoga, and its relevancy to modern day life and health.

Instructor: Santiago Fernandez Gallardo

Holistic Nutrition

This course explores the role of nutrition for a healthy mind, body and spirit, the role of diet in disease prevention and wellness, the interdependence between eating choices and environmental sustainability, and the principles and practical uses of various alternative nutritional approaches. It also explains how to differentiate whole food supplements versus synthetic supplements.

Instructor: Leonie van Heerden

Marriage & Family Relations

This course examines the impact of modern society upon the family as it relates to courtship, size of family, member relationships, economic problems, and marital stability. It compares alternative life styles, marriage and family relations throughout the life span. It examines family development across generations.

Instructor: Sarel Francois Ackermann

Mind, Body & Spirit

This course explains the importance of the interconnection of mind, body and spirit. It discusses different practices of stress management, meditation, guided imagery, physical exercise, art expression, and biofeedback related to emotional states, wellness and disease.

Instructor: Richard Kaplan

Therapeutic Exercise

This course reviews exercise as a preventive and therapeutic tool. It shows the physiological benefits of exercise in the correction of postural and structural body imbalances, the value of stretching, deep breathing, yoga, aerobic and non-aerobic activities. It also explains how to alleviate structural and physiological imbalances as well as maintaining optimum health.

Instructor: Stefan Batran

Human Body & Mind

This course examines the human being as an integrated physiological and psychological entity. It covers aspects of the human body's function, development and care exploring the interaction between body and mind in physiological, clinical and psychological terms. It also describes the interaction between the human body and mind and their environment and evolution.

Instructor: Ruben Von Stopeck

Sexual Pleasure Education

This course presents strategies for a better sex life, sex aids, sexual approaches, male and female pleasuring. It stresses the value of various body work techniques for persons intending to work in the field of sex therapy and counseling. It also includes a sexological exploration of objects which have been created in response to sexual desire and experience.

Instructor: Francisco Chelos Lopez

Emotional Intelligence

This course delineates the five crucial skills of emotional intelligence, and shows how they determine our success in relationships, work, and even our physical well-being. What emerges is an entirely new way to talk about being smart. It explains why empathy, self-awareness, and self- discipline is essential to success and positive human interaction. It provides an effective tool that can make our schedules, behaviors, and relationships more manageable.

Instructor: Sarel Francois Ackermann

Addictive Behavior

This course provides an overview of how individuals can become "addicted". It discusses current research and critiques of the concept of dependency, contemporary psychological theories about addictive behavior, treatment issues and strategies to change or shift co-dependent patterns. It also examines how mental health disorders and addictions interact, resulting in a more complex assessment and treatment process.

Instructor: Francisco Chelos Lopez

Anti-Aging Therapy

This course shows the medical advancements, preventative care, and information about antiaging techniques that add years to our personal life expectancy. It explains the benefits of exercise, the importance of maintaining and increasing brain activity and the vital needs of the body for water, vitamins and minerals. It explores ancient antiaging remedies, the importance of hormones, antioxidants, and the truth about many cosmetic ingredients.

Instructor: Ruben Von Stopeck

Wellness & Health

This course focuses on a holistic approach to wellness and health management. It shows how to assess our current wellness status and how to make improvements where necessary. Topics include physical activity, nutrition, self-esteem, emotional intelligence, sexuality, and spiritual wellness.

Instructor: Richard Kaplan

Spiritual Wellness

This course analyses the distinctions between religion, theology and spirituality. It considers the stages of spiritual development for the individual and the relationship between spirituality and health from the perspective of the world religions. It evaluates the effectiveness of spiritual practices for wellness and the ways to address issues of spirituality in the lives of people.

Instructor: Richard Kaplan

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Professionally recognized and validated degrees.

Accredited (Non USA CHEA). International legalization available.

Non formal and independent education.