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HLTH 220Psychosocial Perspectives on Lifespan Development and Health

Units
0.50
Faculty
Health
Subject
Public Health Sciences
Cross-listed
GERON 220

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course will focus on the normative psychosocial aspects of development of the individual and their influence on the individual's physical and mental health and well-being. Through the use of a developmental systems, lifespan approach, the course will emphasize the life-long process of development.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:

Antirequisites

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001272883 / 83MW 13:00–14:20

Reviewed on UW Flow

55% liked it68% easy54% useful

From 22 ratings and 6 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Such a BORING class with so much pointless and boring information. Really didn't like it. Plus you have to actually read extra material that isn't discussed in class and be tested on it. Blah so boring Plus the exam was so hard and unlike anything we saw on midterms or assignments.

    Mar 2016 · didn’t like it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • The contant is easy but Peter Hall does make things a little difficult because of his organized schedule. Mid way, he'll just change something which is frustrating ofcourse but nothing crazy. Test are easy only if he thinks the class isn't doing well, overall, not bad, you'll have a good time

    Jan 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Previously HLTH 320, and now changed to HLTH 220, with Prof Peter Hall. The course was really interesting, and I learned content that I could actually apply to my life about all life stages from a psychology perspective.
    The breakdown for Fall 2024 was as follows:
    Unit tests: 75%, E-Quizzes 15%, My Virtual Life Assignment 10%.
    There were 3 in-person closed book unit tests, 25% each (40 MC + 5 short answer questions -you pick 3 to answer). Tests were lecture and textbook-based.
    E-Textbook end-of-chapter quizzes "E-quizzes" were due every end of the week) 15%
    -My Life Online Submissions +reflection & discussion - 10% :
    You get to "raise" a virtual child on the textbook platform by making…

    Jan 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • The textbook makes more sense than the actual teacher/lessons. Did not go to class and did pretty well. The online class prep (7) and journals (7) were fairly easy.

    Dec 2015 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Didn't really like how related to psychology the course was, otherwise a fun and interesting course!

    Jan 2014 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

3 posts and comments in 3 threads mention HLTH 220, July 2011 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Spring 2017

Fall 2011

What's your most/least favourite course? 12 points, 77 comments

“Favourite: Algebra. MATH 135. Least Favourite: Linear Algebra. MATH 136. Frigging hate matrices. Tell us what your favourite/least favourite courses are and why! …”

u/oublie: “Favourite: HLTH 260; interesting and the easiest 95+ anyone in the Health Studies program will ever obtain. Least favourite: HLTH 220; somehow it was mind-numbingly awful despite the interesting course description.”

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Spring 2011

Should I transfer to Health Studies program or stick to my psychology BA major? I am so confused. 5 points, 8 comments

“I am going into my 2A in the Fall term. I am majoring in psychology and I will be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts. …”

u/oublie: “… I don't know if you like sociology, but as a psych student, you will probably enjoy HLTH 220 (Psychosocial Perspective on Human Development) and HLTH 360 (Psychological Determinants of Health). But ultimately, it's up to you. …”

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