SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 4:31:23 PMKINES 53 Course Outline as of Fall 2015

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  KINES 53Title:  PRINCIPLES HLTH WELLNESS  
Full Title:  Principles of Health and Wellness
Last Reviewed:10/23/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled3.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled52.50
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled06 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00Total 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:  PHYED 53

Catalog Description:
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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: Untitled document
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:
 ELifelong Learning and Self DevelopmentSpring 2011
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Spring 2011Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Identify current health issues and explain their influence on physical, mental, and emotional well-being.  
2.  Construct and analyze a personal health profile and develop a plan to improve one's health related behavior.
 

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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
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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:
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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:
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Core Concepts in Health, Twelfth Edition, Breif, Insel, Paul, and Roth, Walton, 2011,  ISBN#: 9780073404677
Instructor prepared materials

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