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KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
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QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Title: Course Outline Date: 7th January 2024

Department: Food, Nutrition and Dietetics

Title of the course
Title: HFN 251 Life Skills
Level: 2nd year Undergraduate course, Program – BSC in Food, Nutrition and
Dietetics
Lecture hours: 45 hours
Prerequisite: None

1. Course Description:
Healthy relationships. Communication and effective interpersonal skills. Foundations for health
lifestyles and nutrition. Awareness of and appreciation for human diversity. Gender stereotypes.
Self esteem and assertiveness. Personal responsibility and accountability. Respectful and
ethical behaviors. Personal money/resource management plan. Time management techniques.
Positive health and wellness behaviors. Sexual exploitation, rape and gender violence. Effective
coping skills for managing stress. Signs and symptoms of emotional ill health, suicide, and
depression in self and others and management techniques. Effective anger and conflict
resolution strategies. Employability skills.

2. Purpose of the course

The purpose of this course is to provide the learners with the knowledge and life skills
necessary for full participation and productive life.

3. Expected learning outcomes of the course

The expected learning outcomes of the course should:
 Demonstrate understanding of the life skill principles and techniques.
 Apply principles of effective communication.
 Demonstrate effective management of time and other resources.
 Demonstrate ability to manage anger and stress.

4. Course Content

Week Content to be covered

1  Introduction to the course
 Expectations
 Structure of the course
 Assessment methods
 Case studies
2  Categories of life skills.
 Time management
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  Case studies.
3  Healthy relationships.
 Communication and effective interpersonal skills. Foundations for health lifestyles
and nutrition
 Stages of group formation – Tuckman’s model of group/team formation
4  Awareness of and appreciation for human diversity.
 Inclusion.
 Gender stereotypes.
 Self esteem and assertiveness.
5  Personal responsibility and accountability. Respectful and ethical behaviors.
 Delegating responsibilities
6  Employability skills
 STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
7  CAT ONE
8  Sexual exploitation, rape and gender violence.
 Stress management - Effective coping skills for managing stress.
9  Signs and symptoms of emotional ill health, suicide, and depression in self and
others and management techniques.
10  STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
11  CAT TWO
12  Effective anger and conflict resolution strategies
 Forgiveness and reconciliation
13  STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
14  EXAMS
15  EXAMS

5. Mode of Delivery
Lectures, discovery learning, problem-based learning, experiential learning, group-based
learning, independent studies and presentations.

6. Instructional Materials and/or Equipment

Books, power point slides

7. Course Assessment
Assessment: Continuous assessment tests (CATS) 30 marks, End of semester examination
70 marks, Total 100 marks

8. Core Reading Materials for the Course

 Leutenberg E.A Liptak J.J Edward D (2009) The Practical Life Skills Workbook
Whole Person Associates, Inc; Spi Wkb edition
 Williams P, Thomas J.L (2005) Total Life Coaching: 50+ Life Lessons, Skills, and
Techniques to Enhance Your Practice and Your Life W. W. Norton & Company
 Gochman D. S (1988) Health Behaviour; Emerging Research Perspectives. Plenum
Press, New York
 Gerd B., Michaela W., Gert B. (2002.) Attitudes and Attitude Change. Psychology
Press

9. Recommended Reference Materials

Pestalozzi T (2013) Life Skills 101: A Practical Guide to Leaving Home and Living on Your
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Own Stone wood Publications; Updated 5th ed
e- learning references
1. www.unicef.org>lifeskills>index-7308
2. www.bigthink.com>personal-growth>5 critical-life skills.
1. www.the balancecareers.com>job searching.

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