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GHTH 100 Personal WellnessDr. Terri [email protected] It is best to contact me through email.Office Phone: 568-8704Office Location: HHS 3111Office Hours: MWF 10-11, TTH 1-2Required Course Text and Materials:1. Donatelle, R. Access to Health, 10Ed. Pearson Benjamin Cummings Pub.2. http://blackboard.jmu.edu : Course documents and information. Many assignments will be completed or submitted through Bb.3. http://wellness.healthsci.jmu.edu Passport Assignment Website4. Five verification pages: white cardstock onlyCourse 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 or read the catalog.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. Course Contents:1. Health and Behavior (Week 1 & 2)3. Stress (Week 3)7. Nutrition Basics (Week 4)8. Exercise for Health and Fitness (Week 5)9. Weight Management (Week 5 & 6)2. Psychological Health (Week 7)4. Relationships (Week 8)5. Sexuality (Week 8 & 9)6. Contraception (Week 9 & 10)10 Addictions (Week 11)11 Alcohol (Week 11)12. Tobacco (Week 12)13. Drugs (Week 12 & 13)14. Cardiovascular Health (Week 14)15. Cancer (Week 14)16 Infectious Conditions/STI’s (Week 14)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 four examinations. D. Completion of written assignments.E. Completion of out of class activities; Wellness Passport, Physical Wellness AssignmentPoint Values: Written Exams 400 pointsPre Hth Assess & Beh Ch Plan 10 pointsPost Health Assess 5 pointsPhysical Wellness Activity 30 points Wellness Passport 50 points Nutrition Analysis 15 pointsOnline Discussions (3 @ 8 pts) 24 pointsJournal Activities (6 @ 4pts) 16 pointsTotal 550 pointsPoint system: 93%+ of total points = A 511.5 raw points90-92.99% = A- 49587-89.99% = B+ 478.583-86.99% = B 456.580-82.99% = B- 44077-79.99% = C+ 423.573-76.99% = C 401.570-72.99% = C- 38567-69.99% = D+ 368.563-66.99% = D 346.560-62.99% = D- 3300-59.99% = F1. Exams: There will be four tests. 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 make up the exam with a point penalty. 2. Health Assessments, Behavior Contract, & Nutrition Analysis: 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.4. Online discussions and a variety of journaling activities will be required throughout the semester. The student will need to be comfortable with using Bb.Class Policies1. Attendance: Attendance is expected for all classes. Attendance will be taken daily using the class seating chart. You should be in your assigned seat with your nametag to be counted as present. Sleeping in class will be considered as an absence.2. If you should miss class You are expected to get any information or assignments from a source other than the professor. This will be critical for the passport updates, test announcements, etc. 3. There are no excused or unexcused absences. You have up to 4 absences to use for any reason. After the first 4 absences there is a 10 point penalty for each additional absence that is subtracted from the student’s total course points. 4. In the event that a student has the four absences plus additional extended absences due to hospitalization, severe illness, participation in activities with a formal group for JMU, (band trips, athletics, debate team, etc.), and major family emergencies, a lesser penalty may be applied with sufficient evidence or documentation approved by the professor. 5. You may not be late for class. The door is locked within 5 minutes of the class start time. You will not


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