Six Dimensions of Health and Wellbeing

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The School of Health Studies is founded on a comprehensive and holistic understanding of health and wellness across the lifespan. All teaching and research activities are aligned with six dimensions of health and wellbeing, providing a cohesive framework that integrates diverse health topics. This approach promotes continuity across research topics, while ensuring that equity considerations are embedded in all aspects of the School’s work.

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Physical

Anatomy, biological capacities, embodied movements, and practices that enable physical wellness

Interpersonal

Nourishing relationships and networks made up of friends, family, peers, and other supports

Ecological

Interactions between humans, other animals, and the natural environment in the cultivation of optimal ecosystems.

Sociopolitical

Policy, institutional structures, and broader geo-political forces that shape the health landscape

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Lifespan