Axia College

Syllabus
SCI/162 Principles of Health and Wellness Course Start Date: 03/21/2011 Course End Date: 05/22/2011

Please print a copy of this syllabus for handy reference. Whenever there is a question about what assignments are due, please remember this syllabus is considered the ruling document.

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Facilitator Information
Jackie Gaston jmgaston@email.phoenix.edu (University of Phoenix) jlgaston9898@aol.com (Personal) 704-576-5252 (Eastern Standard Time)

Facilitator Availability
I am usually available between the hours of 4 p.m. 7 p.m., Arizona time in your classroom. I do reserve Saturdays for my family so I will not be online during that time. I provide you with these times to make it easier to communicate with me, not to limit our contact. Should you need to contact me outside these time frames, you should not hesitate to do so. If you post a question to your Individual Forum, I will respond to you the next time I check into class, with a goal of responding within 24 hours! If you would like to speak by phone, you may certainly call me. To ensure you reach me, please post a request for phone communication in your Individual Forum to set up a time for you to call me. Be sure to include your phone number and the time zone. I am here to help you succeed in any way I can. For emergencies, when you are not able to gain access to messages on the Online Learning System (OLS), please send a message to my personal email address. In the event a third party needs to contact me, please direct them to my contact information listed under "facilitator information." No third party should use your login credentials to gain access to the classroom.

Facilitator Bio
To introduce myself more fully, I am posting my biography in a separate note to our Chat Room forum. After you have read my bio, please post a bio about yourselfI look forward to getting to know you! Words of Welcome Welcome to SCI/162, Principles of Health and Wellness. I congratulate you on your decision to complete your Associates degree. I will do everything I can to ensure the next 9 weeks will be a stimulating learning experience for all of us. If you ever have questions or need additional guidance, please feel free to contact me. Together, I trust we will have a challenging and rewarding class experience.

Where to Go to Class: Your Course Forums

Main: This is the main forum for the class and is where discussion is conducted. It has read-and-write access for everyone.

Chat-Room: This is a read-and-write access forum. It is designed as a place to discuss issues not related to the course content. This is the forum to which we will send our bios. Course-Materials: This is a read-only forum, which means you can read messages here but cannot send any. This is where I will post the course syllabus and materials. Individual Forum: You will see one forum with your name on it. This is a private forum, shared only by you and me, the facilitator. Your classmates will not have access to this forum. This is where you will post your individual assignments, and where I will post your feedback. You can also ask questions here. However, if you have general questions about instructions of assignments, please post those in the Main forum, since other students may benefit by that exchange as well.

Class Policies and Procedures

For class policies, please see the Policies link on the left side of the Materials page for the course on eCampus. Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within that link. University policies are subject to change so please be sure to read them at the beginning of each class as it may have changed since your last class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, it is important you read the policies governing your current class modality.

Participation Policy Clarification

Participation online is very important. As stated in the Policies link on the eCampus page, you are expected to participate 4 days a week in several different discussions and to contribute at least two substantive comments in the Main forum 4 of 7 days each week. This participation is a required part of your grade. Participation consists of notes you send above and beyond graded assignments, which generally means the messages you send as replies to messages from your classmates and me. Your initial Discussion Question responses will also count for your participation. Please note that both quantity and quality are important considerations when it comes to participation. A message that says simply, "I agree," for example, would not constitute participation because it does not add anything of substance to the discussion. In order to earn full participation points, you must add something of substance to the discussion 4 out of 7 days per weekadding something of substance would consist of new ideas, your perspectives, pointed follow-up questions, responses to discussion questions, etc. You will find it is much easier to keep up with an online class if you are logging in and participating regularly. In addition, you must also respond to at least three of the initial DQs in order to earn full participation points.

Expectations for Discussion Question Responses

Discussion question responses should be at least 150 to 300 words. For discussion question responses in the Main forum, please post responses to the threads provided. To respond, highlight the appropriate thread, click on Reply, type your response, and post message. Please do not start a new thread for the weekly discussion questions in the Main forum. Unlike your formal written assignments, I do not require that your discussion question responses adhere to specific formatting requirements. However, please make sure to proofread carefully. I will evaluate your grammar, spelling, and punctuation. I expect your discussion question responses to reflect critical thought. Whenever possible, please try to relate the course content to real-world applications from your work experience.

Course Materials
The assignment materials and syllabus may vary from those posted on your Materials page for this course. When in doubt, always refer back to this Course Syllabus for exact assignments and instructions. All assignments and additional reading assignments will be posted in the Course Materials forum. You will still need to refer to your Materials page on eCampus to access to the required reading assignments.

Technical Support
Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 1-877-832-4867, or use the e-mail support form. Answers to the most common issues are found in the Knowledge Base by clicking Help, found at the top of every student website.

Feedback
Each week, I will provide grades or scores and comments on your assignments. I will send feedback to your Individual forum. Grading Formula Points Grade 95+ 90-94 87-89 84-86 80-83 A AB+ B B-

77-79 74-76 70-73 67-69 64-66 60-63 <59

C+ C CD+ D DF

Course Description
This course reinforces the concept that learning effectively and living well involves both the mind and body. It presents the fundamentals of wellness and preventive health including strategic planning to attain and maintain personal optimal health. In addition, physical and mental diseases are discussed along with the dangers of environmental pollution, stress, addiction, and other negative factors that can affect personal health.

Course Topics & Objectives

Week One: Healthy Balance of Mind, Body, and Transcendence
y y y

Define health and wellness. Classify the six dimensions of health and how they relate to wellness. Identify the characteristics of psychological and spiritual well-being.

Week Two: Nutrition

y y y

Identify the nutritional guidelines based on My Pyramid Plan. Summarize the nutritional information provided on food labels. Explain strategies to improve personal nutrition.

Week Three: The Rewards of Physical Fitness y y y Identify the five components of health-related fitness. Recognize the health benefits of regular physical activity. Complete a personal fitness plan.

Week Four: Stress Management

y y y

Define stress. Identify causes of stress. Recognize techniques used to help cope with stress.

Week Five: Achieving and Maintaining Optimal Body Weight

y y y

Identify factors contributing to excess weight gain. Describe health dangers of obesity. Complete a personal plan for sensible weight management.

Week Six: Healthy Personal and Professional Relationships

y y y y

Explain how social support impacts health and wellness. Compare the characteristics of functional and dysfunctional relationships. Describe strategies for improving an unhealthy relationship. Identify characteristics of intimate relationships.

Week Seven: Healthy Sexual Relationships and Reproductive Health y y y Explain safe sexual practices. Recognize strategies for open and honest communication with an intimate partner. Identify guidelines for protecting your reproductive health.

Week Eight: Preventing or Treating Major Diseases

y y y

Describe prevention methods for common major diseases. Recognize controllable risk factors that can lead to major diseases. Identify personal risk factors that lead to disease.

Week Nine: Misuse of Drugs and Overcoming Addictions

y y y

Identify the health risks of commonly abused drugs. Recognize recommended ways to stop smoking. Complete an addictive substance assessment.

Course Materials
Course Materials Donatelle, R. (2009). Health: The basics (8th ed.). San Francisco: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.

All electronic materials are available on your student website.

Point Values for Course Assignments

ASSIGNMENTS OVERVIEW Assignment Participation and Discussion Questions Scavenger Hunt How Much Am I Actually Eating? How Fit Are You? Midterm Exam Create-A-Diet Healthy Interpersonal Relationships Case Study: Gayle and Patrick Medical Family Tree Final Exam Total points available Due Points Available

All Weeks 27 Week One 5 Week Two 5 Week Three 5

Week Four 13 Week Five 6 Week Six Week Seven Week Eight 7 7 7

Week Nine 18 100

Week One Healthy Balance of Mind, Body, and Transcendence y

y y

Define health and wellness. Classify the six dimensions of health and how they relate to wellness. Identify the characteristics of psychological and spiritual well-being.

Course Assignments 1. Course Preparation

y y

Read the course description and objectives. Read the instructors biography and post your own in the Chat Room Forum by Week One Day 2. Your bio should be posted within a message (not an attachment), single spaced, and approximately 150 to 300 words. Consider sharing where you live and work, and information about your family, career goals, hobbies, and interests.

2. Readings & Tutorials

y y y y

Read Ch. 1 & 2 of Health. Resources: Health Video Library located at http://www.pearsoncustom.com/us/axia_healthvideos, Appendix A Access the Health Video Library using the directions provided in Appendix A. Watch the video Unfinished Business by clicking on Promoting Healthy Behavior Change.

3. Week One DQs: Post a 150- to 300-word response to at least 3 of the 5 Week One DQs in the Main forum. 4. Participate with at least two substantive comments in the Main forum at least 4 of 7 days (including initial responses to 3 of the 5 discussion questions). 5. Assignment: Scavenger Hunt -- Due Day 7
y y y y

Resource: Appendix B Access the Healthy People website located at www.healthypeople.gov. Complete the Scavenger Hunt using Appendix B. Submit Appendix B as a Microsoft Word attachment in your Assignment Forum by Week One Day 7.

Weekly Reminders Discussion Questions

Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement. Participation All week: Participate in the class discussions by posting at least 2 substantial messages on 4 out of 7 days during the week, with a total of eight substantive messages per week. At least three of the discussion questions must be answered each week. These three discussion question answers will count towards the eight substantive postings needed for the week. Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score. Summary of Week One Deliverables Assignment Bio Participation and Discussion Questions Assignment: Scavenger Hunt Location Chat Room Forum Main Forum Assignment LinkGradebook Due Day 2 (Tuesday) Ongoing (4 days per week) Day 7 (Sunday)

Week Two
Nutrition y
y y

Identify the nutritional guidelines based on My Pyramid Plan. Summarize the nutritional information provided on food labels. Explain strategies to improve personal nutrition.

Course Assignments 1. Readings & Tutorials y y y y Read Ch. 9 of Health. Resources: Health Video Library located at http://www.pearsoncustom.com/us/axia_healthvideos, Appendix A Access the Health Video Library using the directions provided in Appendix A. Watch the video Nutrition.

2. Week Two DQs: Post a 150- to 300-word response to 3 of the 5 Week Two DQs in the Main forum. 3. Participate with at least two substantive comments in the Main forum at least 4 of 7 days (including initial responses to 3 of the 5 discussion questions). 4. Assignment: How Much Am I Actually Eating? Due Day 7
y y y y y

Resources: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/chd/visualreality/visualreality.htm, Appendix C Review Appendix C. Complete the How Much Am I Actually Eating? Self quiz. Answer the follow-up questions in Appendix C. Submit Appendix C as a Microsoft Word attachment in your Assignment Forum by Week Two of Day 7.

Weekly Reminders Discussion Questions Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement. Participation All week: Participate in the class discussions by posting at least two substantial messages on 4 out of 7 days during the week, with a total of eight substantive messages per week. At least three of the discussion questions must be answered each

week. These three discussion question answers will count towards the eight substantive postings needed for the week. Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score. Summary of Week Two Deliverables Assignment Participation and Discussion Questions Assignment: How Much Am I Actually Eating? Location Main Forum Assignment LinkGradebook Due Ongoing (4 days per week) Day 7 (Sunday)

Week Three The Rewards of Physical Fitness y y y Identify the five components of health-related fitness. Recognize the health benefits of regular physical activity. Complete a personal fitness plan.

Course Assignments 1. Readings & Tutorials y y y y Read Ch. 11 of Health. Resources: Health Video Library located at http://www.pearsoncustom.com/us/axia_healthvideos, Appendix A Access the Health Video Library using the directions provided in Appendix A. Watch the video Personal Fitness and Exercise.

2. Week Three DQs: Post a 150- to 300-word response to 3 of the 5 Week Three DQs in the Main forum. 3. Participate with at least two substantive comments in the Main forum at least 4 of 7 days (including initial responses to 3 of the 5 discussion questions). 4. Assignment: How Fit Are You?
y y y y y y

Resource: Appendix D Access the Adult Fitness Test at www.adultfitnesstest.org. Review Appendix D. Complete the Adult Fitness Test. Answer the follow-up questions in Appendix D. -- Due Day 7 Submit Appendix D as a Microsoft Word attachment in your Assignment Forum by Week Three Day 7.

Weekly Reminders Discussion Questions Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement. Participation

All week: Participate in the class discussions by posting at least two substantial messages on 4 out of 7 days during the week, with a total of eight substantive messages per week. At least three of the discussion questions must be answered each week. These three discussion question answers will count towards the eight substantive postings needed for the week. Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score. Summary of Week Three Deliverables Assignment Participation and Discussion Questions Assignment: How Fit Are You? Location Main Forum Assignment LinkGradebook Due Ongoing (4 days per week) Day 7 (Sunday)

Week Four Stress Management y y y Define stress. Identify causes of stress. Recognize techniques used to help cope with stress.

Course Assignments 1. Readings & Tutorials y y y y Read Ch. 3 of Health. Resources: Health Video Library located at http://www.pearsoncustom.com/us/axia_healthvideos, Appendix A Access the Health Video Library using the directions provided in Appendix A. Watch the video Stress Management.

2. Week Four DQs: Post a 150- to 300-word response to 3 of the 5 Week Four DQs in the Main forum. 3. Participate with at least two substantive comments in the Main forum at least 4 of 7 days (including initial responses to 3 of the 5 discussion questions). 4. Assignment: Midterm Exam Due Day 7
y y

Complete the Midterm Exam located under Assessments on your student website. You may complete the exam only once. Copy and paste your exam results into a Microsoft Word document. o o o o Press Ctrl + A on your computer keyboard to select all of the text. Press Ctrl + C on your computer keyboard to copy the text. Open a blank Microsoft Word document. Press Ctrl + V on your computer keyboard to paste the text into a Microsoft Word document.

Post the exam as a Microsoft Word attachment in your Assignment Forum by Week Four Day 7. Type Midterm Exam in the subject line.

Weekly Reminders Discussion Questions Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement.

Participation All week: Participate in the class discussions by posting at least two substantial messages on 4 out of 7 days during the week, with a total of eight substantive messages per week. At least three of the discussion questions must be answered each week. These three discussion question answers will count towards the eight substantive postings needed for the week. Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score. Summary of Week Four Deliverables Assignment Participation and Discussion Questions Assignment: Midterm Exam Location Main Forum Assignment LinkGradebook Due Ongoing (4 days per week) Day 7 (Sunday)

Week Five Achieving and Maintaining Optimal Body Weight y

y y

Identify factors contributing to excess weight gain. Describe health dangers of obesity. Complete a personal plan for sensible weight management.

Course Assignments 1. Readings & Tutorials y y y y Read Ch. 10 of Health. Resources: Health Video Library located at http://www.pearsoncustom.com/us/axia_healthvideos, Appendix A Access the Health Video Library using the directions provided in Appendix A. Watch the video Critical Condition: Americas Obesity Crisis by clicking on Managing Your Weight.

2. Week Five DQs: Post a 150- to 300-word response to 3 of the 5 Week Five DQs in the Main forum. 3. Participate with at least two substantive comments in the Main forum at least 4 of 7 days (including responses to 3 of the 5 discussion questions). 4. Assignment: Create-A-Diet Due Day 7
y y y y y

Resources: www.nhlbi.nih.gov/cgi-bin/chd/diet.cgi, Appendix E Review Appendix E. Complete the Create-A-Diet activity. Answer the follow-up questions in Appendix E. Submit Appendix E as a Microsoft Word attachment in your Assignment forum by Week Five Day 7.

Weekly Reminders Discussion Questions Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement. Participation All week: Participate in the class discussions by posting at least two substantial messages on 4 out of 7 days during the week, with a total of eight substantive messages per week. At least three of the discussion questions must be answered each

week. These three discussion question answers will count towards the eight substantive postings needed for the week. Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score. Summary of Week Five Deliverables Assignment Participation and Discussion Questions Assignment: Create-A-Diet Location Main Forum Assignment LinkGradebook Due Ongoing (4 days per week) Day 7 (Sunday)

Week Six Healthy Personal and Professional Relationships y y y y Explain how social support impacts health and wellness. Compare the characteristics of functional and dysfunctional relationships. Describe strategies for improving an unhealthy relationship. Identify characteristics of intimate relationships.

Course Assignments 1. Readings & Tutorials y y y y Read Ch. 5 of Health. Resources: Health Video Library located at http://www.pearsoncustom.com/us/axia_healthvideos, Appendix A Access the Health Video Library using the directions provided in Appendix A. Watch the video Healthy Interpersonal Relationships.

2. Week Six DQs: Post a 150- to 300-word response to 3 of the 5 Week Six DQs in the Main forum. 3. Participate with at least two substantive comments in the Main forum at least 4 of 7 days (including initial responses 3 of the 5 discussion questions). 4. Assignment: Healthy Interpersonal Relationships Due Day 7
y y y

Resource: Appendix F Complete the questions about healthy relationships in Appendix F. Submit Appendix F as a Microsoft Word attachment in your Assignment forum by Week Six Day 7.

Weekly Reminders Discussion Questions Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement. Participation All week: Participate in the class discussions by posting at least two substantial messages on 4 out of 7 days during the week, with a total of eight substantive messages per week. At least three of the discussion questions must be answered each week. These three discussion question answers will count towards the eight substantive postings needed for the week.

Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score. Summary of Week Six Deliverables Assignment Participation and Discussion Questions Assignment: Healthy Interpersonal Relationships Location Main Forum Assignment Link Gradebook Due Ongoing (4 days per week) Day 7 (Sunday)

Week Seven Healthy Sexual Relationships and Reproductive Health y y y Explain safe sexual practices. Recognize strategies for open and honest communication with an intimate partner. Identify guidelines for protecting your reproductive health.

Course Assignments 1. Readings y y y y Read Ch. 6 & 13 of Health. Resources: Health Video Library located at http://www.pearsoncustom.com/us/axia_healthvideos, Appendix A Access the Health Video Library using the directions provided in Appendix A. Watch the video Reproduction and Childbirth.

2. Week Seven DQs: Post a 150- to 300-word response to 3 of the 5 Week Seven DQs in the Main forum. 3. Participate with at least two substantive comments in the Main forum at least 4 of 7 days (including initial responses to 3 of the 5 discussion questions). 4. Assignment: Case Study: Gayle and Patrick Due Day 7
y y y y

Resource: Appendix G Read Case Study: Gayle and Patrick located in Appendix G. Answer the follow-up questions in Appendix G. Post Appendix G as a Microsoft Word attachment in your Assignment forum by Week Seven Day 7.

Weekly Reminders Discussion Questions Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement. Participation All week: Participate in the class discussions by posting at least two substantial messages on 4 out of 7 days during the week, with a total of eight substantive

messages per week. At least three of the discussion questions must be answered each week. These three discussion question answers will count towards the eight substantive postings needed for the week. Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score. Summary of Week Seven Deliverables Assignment Participation and Discussion Questions Assignment: Case Student: Gayle and Patrick Location Main Forum Assignment Link Gradebook Due Ongoing (4 days per week) Day 7 (Sunday)

Week Eight Preventing or Treating Major Diseases y y y Describe prevention methods for common major diseases. Recognize controllable risk factors that can lead to major diseases. Identify personal risk factors that lead to disease.

Course Assignments 1. Readings & Tutorials y y y y Read Ch. 12 of Health. Resources: Health Video Library located at http://www.pearsoncustom.com/us/axia_healthvideos, Appendix A Access the Health Video Library using the directions provided in Appendix A. Watch the video Cardiovascular Disease.

2. Week Eight DQs: Post a 150- to 300-word response to .3 of the 5 Week Eight DQs in the Main forum. 3. Participate with at least two substantive comments in the Main forum at least 4 of 7 days (including initial responses to 3 of the 5 discussion questions). 4. Assignment: Medical Family Tree Due Day 7
y y y y y

Resources: https://familyhistory.hhs.gov/fhh-web/home.action, Appendix H Review Appendix H. Create a medical family tree. Answer the follow-up questions in Appendix H. Submit Appendix H as a Microsoft Word attachment in your Assignment forum by Week Eight Day 7.

Weekly Reminders Discussion Questions Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement. Participation All week: Participate in the class discussions by posting at least two substantial messages on 4 out of 7 days during the week, with a total of eight substantive

messages per week. At least three of the discussion questions must be answered each week. These three discussion question answers will count towards the eight substantive postings needed for the week. Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score. Summary of Week Eight Deliverables Assignment Participation and Discussion Questions Assignment: Medical Family Tree Location Main Forum Assignment LinkGradebook Due Ongoing (4 days per week) Day 7 (Sunday)

Week Nine Misuse of Drugs and Overcoming Addictions y y y Identify the health risks of commonly abused drugs. Recognize recommended ways to stop smoking. Complete an addictive substance assessment.

Course Assignments 1. Readings & Tutorials y y y y Read Ch. 7 & 8 of Health. Resources: Health Video Library located at http://www.pearsoncustom.com/us/axia_healthvideos, Appendix A Access the Health Video Library using the directions provided in Appendix A. Watch the video Alcohol.

2. Week Nine DQs: Post a 150- to 300-word response to 3 of the 5 Week Nine DQs in the Main forum. 3. Participate with at least two substantive comments in the Main forum at least 4 of 7 days (including initial responses to 3 of the 5 discussion questions). 4. Assignment: Final Exam -- Due Day 7
y y

Complete the Final Exam located under Assessments on your student website. You may complete the exam only once. Copy and paste your exam results into a Microsoft Word document. o o o o Press Ctrl + A on your computer keyboard to select all of the text. Press Ctrl + C on your computer keyboard to copy the text. Open a blank Microsoft Word document. Press Ctrl + V on your computer keyboard to paste the text into a Microsoft Word document.

Post the exam as a Microsoft Word attachment in your Assignment Forum by Week Nine Day 7. Type Final Exam in the subject line.

Weekly Reminders Discussion Questions Discussion question responses will count towards the class participation requirement.

Participation All week: Participate in the class discussions by posting at least two substantial messages on 4 out of 7 days during the week, with a total of eight substantive messages per week. At least three of the discussion questions must be answered each week. These three discussion question answers will count towards the eight substantive postings needed for the week. Only posts in the Main classroom forum will count towards your class participation score. Summary of Week Nine Deliverables Assignment Participation and Discussion Questions Assignment: Final Exam Location Main Forum Assignment LinkGradebook Due Ongoing (4 days per week) Day 7 (Sunday)

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