GHTH 100 Personal Wellness GHTH 100, Personal Wellness, Section 0005, 0007 Dr. Terri Prodoehl, Email: [email protected] Office: HHS 3111, 568-8704, Hours: MWF 10:00-11:00, 2:30-4:00, TTH 10:00-12:00, 2:00-3:00 Course Meeting: Section 0005 11:15-12:05, Section 0007 1:25-2:15, ISAT 159 Course Description: Personal Wellness GHTH 100 is a course offered in Cluster Five: Individual’s in the Human Community of the General Education Program. In the Cluster Five package, students learn about themselves as individuals and as members of different communities. Through studying the many variables that influence human behavior in contemporary society, students gain an understanding of the relationship between the individual and a diverse community and develop a sense of responsibility for self and community. Students explore how individuals develop and function in the social, psychological, emotional, physical and spiritual dimensions. Specifically, Personal Wellness is one of the selections in the Wellness dimension of Cluster Five. Courses in this area examine the dimensions of health and wellness. An emphasis is placed on the factors that influence health and wellness, particularly individual behaviors. Students will participate in self-assessments that provide information about their health and wellness behaviors and their overall health status. In addition, students will learn strategies that improve lifetime health and wellness. This course includes a physical wellness component as a part of course requirements. For more information about the General Education program, see their web site at (For some students, this course fulfills the PE liberal studies requirement.) Course Objectives: This course is designed to enable each student to: 1. Understand the dimensions of wellness, the various factors affecting each dimension, and how dimensions are interrelated. 2. Understand the relationship between personal behaviors and lifelong health and wellness. 3. Recognize an individual’s level of health and wellness and understand how these levels impact quality of life. 4. Identify and implement strategies that improve an individual’s wellness. 5. Use reputable resources to evaluate current societal trends in health and social behavior. 6. Communicate, at an acceptable level, about health needs. 7. Be sensitive to personal health values held by others. 8. Recognize and seek solutions for common health problems. 9. Work with others to solve common health problems. Course Contents: 1. Taking Chare of Your Health 2. Stress: The Constant Challenge 3. Psychological Health 4. Intimate Relationships and Communication 5. Sex and Your Body 6. Contraception 7. Pregnancy and Childbirth 8. The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs 9. The Responsible Use of Alcohol 10. Toward a Tobacco-Free Society 12. Nutrition Basics 13. Exercise for Health and Fitness 14. Weight Management15. Cardiovascular Health 16. Cancer 17. Immunity and Infection 18. Sexually Transmitted Diseases Performance Standards and Evaluation: A. Attendance and participation in class activities and discussions. B. Reading of the text and other assigned materials. C. Completion of three examinations. D. Completion of written assignments. E. Completion of out of class activities; Wellness Passport, Physical Wellness Assignment Point Values: Written Exams 340 points On-line Activities 50 points TestWell (pre & post) 30 points Physical Wellness Activity 30 points Wellness Passport 50 points Total 500 points Point system: 93%+ of total points = A 465 points 90-92.99% = A- 450 87-89.99% = B+ 435 83-86.99% = B 415 80-82.99% = B- 400 77-79.99% = C+ 385 73-76.99% = C 365 70-72.99% = C- 350 67-69.99% = D+ 335 60-66.99% = D 300 0-59.99% = F 1. Exams: There will be four tests (85 points each) Each test requires a #2 pencil and your JAC number. Missed tests may be made up without a penalty when prior notice for missing the test has been provided. If prior notice is not given for missing the test, documentation must be provided concerning the absence or you may not make up the exam. 2. TestWell: This assignment requires you to complete a personal health inventory at the beginning and again toward the end of the semester. The inventory can be found in the course manual. In addition, you will answer questions (found on blackboard) based upon the results of the inventory. Specific instructions for this assignment will be provided in class and on blackboard. Be sure you follow the directions provided for your section! 3. Wellness Passport: This assignment provides you with a unique opportunity to experience health enhancing activities, programs, and services offered to all JMU students. More information and specific instructions will be provided in class and in the course manual. 4. Individual Physical Wellness Assignment: This assignment will provide you with the opportunity to participate in a variety of health enhancing physical activity on a regular basis. All students must complete this assignment. Instructions will be given in class and the course manual.Required Course Text and Materials: 1. Insel, P. and Roth, W. (2005). Core Concepts in Health, 10th Ed. McGraw Hill Publishers. 2. Course Manual, 5th Ed. with Testwell Inventory, Passport Instructions, Physical Wellness Instructions and Chapter Outlines, McGraw Hill Custom Publishing 2005. 3. http://blackboard.jmu.edu : Course documents & info. 4. http://www.healthsci.jmu.edu/wellness: Passport Assignment WebsiteGHTH 100, Personal Wellness, Section 0005, 0007 Dr. Terri Prodoehl, Email: [email protected] Office: HHS 3111, 568-8704, Hours: MWF 10:00-11:00, 2:30-4:00, TTH 10:00-12:00, 2:00-3:00 Course Meeting: Section 0005 11:15-12:15, Section 0007 1:15-2:25, ISAT 159 What you need to know for this course! Required Course Text and Materials: 1. Insel, P. and Roth, W. (2005). Core Concepts in Health, 10th Ed. McGraw Hill Publishers. 2. Course Manual, 5th Ed. includes Testwell Inventory, Passport Instructions, Physical Wellness Instructions and Chapter Outlines, McGraw Hill Custom Publishing 2005. 3. http://blackboard.jmu.edu : Course documents (syllabus, policies, calendar), lecture notes, assignment instructions, grades & announcements. 4.