GHTH 100 Personal WellnessCourse 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 aboutthemselves as individuals and as members of different communities. Through studying the many variables that influence human behavior in contemporary society, students gain an understandingof 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 behaviorsand 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. Health and Behavior2. Psychological Health 3. Stress4. Relationships 5. Sexuality6. Contraception7. Addicitons 9. Alcohol10. Tobacco11. Drugs12. Nutrition Basics13. Exercise for Health and Fitness14. Weight Management15. Cardiovascular Health16. Cancer17 Infectious Conditions/STI’s18. Non Infectious ConditionsPerformance Standards and Evaluation:A. Attendance and participation in class activities and discussions.B. Reading of the text and other assigned materials.C. Completion of five examinations. D. Completion of written assignments.E. Completion of out of class activities; Wellness Passport, Physical Wellness AssignmentPoint Values: Written Exams 450 pointsPre and Post Hth Assess 20 pointsBehavior Contract 10 pointsPhysical Wellness Activity 30 points Wellness Passport 50 points Nutrition Analysis 15 pointsFamily History 15 pointsMisc. 10 pointsTotal 600 pointsPoint system: 93%+ of total points = A 558 points90-92.99% = A- 54087-89.99% = B+ 52283-86.99% = B 49880-82.99% = B- 48077-79.99% = C+ 46273-76.99% = C 43870-72.99% = C- 42067-69.99% = D+ 40260-66.99% = D 3600-59.99% = F1. Exams: There will be five tests (90 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. Health Assessment, Behavior Contract, Nutrition Analysis, & Family History: These assignments require you to complete personal health inventories and self analyses. Specific instructions for these assignments will be provided in class and on blackboard. 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. Donatelle, R. Access to Health, 10Ed. Pearson Benjamin Cummings Pub.2. Course Workbook: Passport Instructions & Verification Pages, Physical Wellness Instructions and Chapter Outlines3. http://blackboard.jmu.edu : Course documents & info.4. http://www.healthsci.jmu.edu/wellness: Passport Assignment