Maricopa Community Colleges  HLR105AA   19902-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/09/89
HLR105AA 19902-20086 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Contemporary Issues: Humor and Play
Explores nature and nurturing of humor and play. Examines approaches to balancing work and play. Emphasis on humor and play as tools to promote health and overall wellness.
Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References: CPD105AA
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HLR105AA   19902-20086 Contemporary Issues: Humor and Play
1. Describe the use of humor and play as tools to promote overall wellness. (I)
2. Define and analyze humor, laughter, and play from various cultural and historical perspectives. (II)
3. Describe the psychological and physiological health benefits which result from humor, laughter, and play. (III)
4. Describe the role of humor and play in creating a healthier society. (IV)
5. Identify and elaborate on the reasons for getting serious about humor and play. (V)
6. Describe the practical steps and outline the techniques for becoming a funny person. (VI)
7. Analyze the dynamics of humor and play as personal development tools in the self-improvement process. (VII)
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HLR105AA   19902-20086 Contemporary Issues: Humor and Play
    I. Humor and Play: Tools for Wellness
        A. Creating a Happier and Healthier You
        B. The Whole Person
          1. Mind
          2. Body
          3. Spirit
        C. A Wellness Lifestyle
          1. Humor
          2. Laughter
          3. Play
      II. Laughter: A Universal Language
          A. Definitions
            1. Humor
            2. Laughter
            3. Play
          B. Cultural Perspectives
          C. Historical Perspectives
        III. The Healing Power of Humor, Laughter, and Play
            A. Psychological Benefits
            B. Physiological Benefits
            C. Basic Needs
          IV. Humor, Play, and a Healthier Society
              A. Balancing Work and Play
              B. Humor in Everyday Life
              C. A Tool for Social Change
              D. A Long Life and a Merry One
              E. A Fun-Filled Lifestyle
                1. Redefining
                2. Recreating
            V. Why Get Serious about Humor and Play
                A. Promotes Learning
                  1. Creativity
                  2. Humor
                  3. Play
                B. Health Benefits
                C. Brings People Closer Together
                D. Stress Reduction
                E. Puts Us All on the Same Level
              VI. Becoming a Funny Person
                  A. Smile Power
                  B. Humor and Play Profile
                  C. Developing Comic Vision
                  D. Humor Allies
                  E. Pushing through Stupid Funny Fears
                  F. Steps to Funnyness
                VII. Humor, Play, and Personality
                    A. The Wellness Lever Theory
                    B. Tools to Boost Self-Esteem
                      1. Humor
                        a. Key to friendship
                        b. Put-down
                        c. Avoidance
                      2. Laughter
                      3. Play
                    C. The Shy Person
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