12/26/2024 5:53:10 PM	PHYED 53 Course Outline as of Spring 2011	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  PHYED 53	Title:  PRINCIPLES HLTH WELLNESS
Full Title:  Principles of Health and Wellness
Last Reviewed:10/23/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

This course focuses on health and wellness concepts important in making informed choices about one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. A personal approach to health and wellness will be explored through self-assessment and practical application to every day life. Topics such as fitness, obesity, weight management, nutrition, stress, substance use and abuse, prevention of diseases, sexual health, relationships, gender health differences, and environmental concerns will be discussed.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course Eligibility for ENGL 100 OR Course Eligibility for EMLS 100 ( or ESL 100)

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course focuses on health and wellness concepts important in making informed choices about one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. A personal approach to health and wellness will be explored through self-assessment and practical application to every day life. Topics such as fitness, obesity, weight management, nutrition, stress, substance use and abuse, prevention of diseases, sexual health, relationships, gender health differences, and environmental concerns will be discussed.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Eligibility for ENGL 100 OR Course Eligibility for EMLS 100 ( or ESL 100)
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	E	Lifelong Learning and Self Development		Spring 2011
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 2011	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:  

1.      Identify and describe the six dimensions of health and effective behavior change strategies.

2.      Analyze the aspects of psychological and spiritual wellness and its impact on overall health.

3.      Explain the nature of stress, stress management, and its effect on physical and mental health.

4.      Describe the principles of nutrition and physical fitness and their relationship to safe and effective weight       control and overall health.

5.      Describe the effects of use, misuse, and abuse of medications, drugs, alcohol, and tobacco on health.

6.      List the major types of diseases and infectious diseases, including their prevention and treatment       strategies.  

7.      Describe effective methods of communication and the role communication plays in healthy relationships.

8.      Examine the concepts of human sexuality, reproductive choices, and aging as they relate to health and       wellness.

9.      Investigate ways to protect yourself from crimes, violence, accidents, and disease through road safety,       awareness, proper healthcare and self-care.  

10.      Evaluate the relationships between environmental concerns and the future health and well being of the       individual and society.

11.      Assess personal health status and influences of lifestyle on current and future well-being.

Topics and Scope

I.  Health and Wellness

      A.      The six dimensions of health

      B.      Health disparities

      C.      How and why people change

      D.      Behavior change strategies

 

II. Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being

      A.      Emotional intelligence

      B.      Self-esteem

      C.      Anxiety and depressive disorders

      D.      Mental health problems and getting help

      E.      Spiritual health

      F.      Sleep's impact on health

 

III. Stress Management

      A.      Definition and causes of stress

      B.      Stress and physical health

      C.      Men, women, and stress

      D.      Responses to stress

      E.      Time management

 

IV. Physical Fitness

      A.      Principles of exercise

      B.      Health related fitness

      C.      Gender, race, and fitness

      D.      Cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness

      E.      Flexibility

      F.      Body composition

      G.      Evaluating fitness and nutrition programs and products

      H.      Exercise precautions, risks, and injuries.

      I.      Risks of performance drugs and supplements

 

V. Nutrition

      A.      Six essential nutrients

      B.      Dietary supplements

      C.      Eating guidelines

      D.      Gender nutrition

      E.      Food choices (fast food, organic, healthful snacks)

      F.      Portions and servings

      G.      Food safety

 

VI. Weight Management

      A.      Obesity epidemic and treatment

      B.      Body image

      C.      Health dangers of excessive weight

      D.      Successful weight loss techniques

      E.      Psychology of losing weight

      F.      Weight maintenance

      G.      Eating disorders and unhealthy eating behaviors

 

VII. Personal Relationships and Sexuality

      A.      Social health and personal communication

      B.      Gender differences

      C.      Forming relationships

      D.      Building healthy relationships

      E.      Dysfunctional relationships

      F.      Committed relationships and families

      G.      Women's and men's sexual health

      H.      Sexual diversity

      I.      Sexual activity and responsible sexual sexuality

 

VIII. Reproductive Choices

      A.      Conception

      B.      Birth control methods

      C.      Pregnancy and childbirth

      D.      Planning and choices

      E.      Infertility

 

IX. Preventing Major Disease

      A.      Power of prevention

      B.      Diabetes

      C.      Cancer

      D.      Cholesterol

      E.      Heart disease and stroke

 

X. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and other infections

      A.      STIs and gender

      B.      STI risk factors

      C.      Common STIs, symptoms and treatment

      D.      HIV and AIDS

      E.      Other infectious diseases

      F.      Immune response, stress and gender

      G.      Immunization

      H.      Viral and bacterial infections

      I.      Insect and animal-borne infections

      J.      Colds and influenzas

 

XI. Addiction

      A.      Drugs and their effects

      B.      Prescription and over the counter drugs use and abuse

      C.      Substance use disorders

      D.      Common drugs of abuse and prevention strategies

      E.      Treatment strategies

 

XII. Alcohol and Tobacco

      A.      Understanding alcohol and its impact on the physical body  

      B.      Alcohol, gender, and race

      C.      Alcohol problems and treatments

      D.      Why people start smoking

      E.      Smoking, gender, and race

      F.      Tobacco's effects

      G.      Quitting smoking

      H.      Environmental tobacco smoke

 

XIII.  Protecting Yourself

      A.      Personal safety

      B.      Road safety

      C.      Crimes and violence

      D.      Health care and self-care

 

XIV.  Environmental Health

      A.      Climate change

      B.      Pollution

      C.      Air and water quality

      D.      Indoor pollutants

      E.      Hearing health

      F.      Chemical and invisible threats

 

XV.  Lifetime Health

      A.      Aging

      B.      Death and dying

      C.      Suicide

      D.      Grief

Assignments:

1.  Read an average of 30 pages per week.   

2.  Personal health profile analysis and surveys.

3.  3-5 page written personal health behavior change project

4.  Computer analysis of personal nutritional status and healthful eating plan.

5.  2-4 Quizzes

6.  2-4 Exams

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 20 - 30%
Behavior Change Project, Written Assignments/Surveys, Health Profile and Plan
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 20%
Nutritional Analysis
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 40 - 60%
Quizzes and/or Exams: Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 5 - 10%
Attendance and Participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

An Invitation to Health - Brief Edition. Hales, Dianne.  Brooks Cole: 2010-11.

Instructor prepared materials

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