HEDÂ 0002. Health Education
Units: 3
Hours: 54 lecture
Studies aspects of mental, emotional, and physical health. Emphasis placed on knowledge for development of attitude, understanding, and practice of a preventive life style for healthy living and optimal wellness. Specific instructional areas include chronic diseases, physical activity, nutrition, weight management, birth control methods, human sexuality, alcohol, tobacco, and illicit chemical use, stress, and factors that contribute to wellness and longevity. Experience in personal health assessment and the changing of health behaviors is stressed. (CSU, UC)
HED 0002 - Health Education
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Hours: 54 lecture Description: Studies aspects of mental, emotional, and physical health. Emphasis placed on knowledge for development of attitude, understanding, and practice of a preventive life style for healthy living and optimal wellness. Specific instructional areas include chronic diseases, physical activity, nutrition, weight management, birth control methods, human sexuality, alcohol, tobacco, and illicit chemical use, stress, and factors that contribute to wellness and longevity. Experience in personal health assessment and the changing of health behaviors is stressed. (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes List six Dimensions of Health and how each affects a person's health. Compare six different contraceptive choices and how each work. Identify and analyze six of the controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. List three current recommendations for healthy eating and how to use food labels in making healthy choices. List and analyze six of the controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Course Content Outline I. An Invitation to Health Change a. The dimensions and state of our health b. How healthy are college age Americans? c. Making healthy changes d. Models of behavioral change II. Psychological Health a. What is Psychological Health? b. The lessons in Positive Psychology c. Spirituality and Psychological Health d. Sleepless in America - and especially on Campus e. Understanding Mental Health f. Depressive, Anxiety and Attention Disorders g. Suicide h. Overcoming Problems of the Mind III. Personal Stress Management a. Definition, causes and effects of stress b. Stress on Campus c. Stress and Psychological Health d. Time management and stress IV. The Joy of Fitness a. Definition, principles and components of fitness b. The Inactivity Epidemic c. Improving Cardio respiratory fitness, muscular endurance and strength, flexibility and body composition d. Safe and healthy workouts V. Personal Nutrition a. Basic knowledge surrounding the six categories of nutrients b. Label reading, food diary and the food pyramid/plate concepts c. Food safety and organic food choices VI. Taking Control of Your Weight a. The Global Epidemic b. Body Image c. Weight concerns and various dietary plans d. Health dangers of excess weight e. A practical guide to weight loss f. The Psychology of losing and maintaining weight loss g. Treating severe obesity h. Unhealthy eating behaviors and disorders VII. Relationships and Sexuality a. Personal communication b. Forming relationships c. Hooking-Up sexual activity d. Intimate and committed relationships e. Personal and responsible sexuality f. Sexual Diversity VIII. Reproductive Choices a. Conception b. Birth Control Basics c. Abstinence and Non-penetrative Sexual Activity d. Hormonal and barrier contraceptives e. Emergency contraception, sterilization and abortion f. Pregnancy, childbirth and infertility IX. Preventing Infectious Diseases a. The spread of infection and how the body protects itself from infection b. Infectious Diseases c. Sexually Transmitted Infections, Hepatitis, HIV and AIDS X. Lowering Your Risk of Major Disease a. Prevention, risk factors (controllable and uncontrollable) and understanding heart disease b. High Blood Pressure, heart attack, stroke c. Lowering your cancer risk XI. Drug use, Misuse and Abuse a. Drug Use on Campus b. Gambling c. Signs of substance abuse and addiction d. Medications e. Caffeine use f. Gender differences in drug use g. Substance use Disorders h. Common drugs of abuse i. Treating Substance Dependence and Abuse XII. Alcohol and Tobacco Use, Misuse and Abuse a. Your Body's Response to Alcohol b. Drinking in America and on campus c. Alcohol and gender, age, race, medical effects and problems d. Smoking in America and on campus (social smoking) e. Smoking, Gender, and Race f. Health Effects of Cigarette Smoking and other forms of tobacco use g. Quitting XIII. Protecting Yourself, Rights, and Health a. Personal Safety b. Crime and Violence on Campus c. Getting the Best Health Care XIV. Healthy Environment a. The Environment and Your Health b. Air Pollution, chemical risks and invisible risks to consider XV. A Lifetime of Health a. Successful Aging b. Preparing for Medical Crisis and the End of Life care c. Death, dying and grief Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Identify and explain, in writing, the dimensions of health and how they relate to total wellness; 2. Describe three causes of personal stress, especially stress factors experienced among students, and discuss how their effects can be prevented or minimized; 3. Identify five strategies for enhancing psychological well-being; 4. Describe the five components of physical fitness and five benefits of using exercise as a strategy for maintaining health and wellness; 5. Discuss three current recommendations for healthy eating and how to use food labels in making healthy choices; 6. Compare and contrast two behavioral expectations for friendship, dating, and mature love; 7. Identify six major options available for contraception and explain the advantages and risks of each; 8. Describe how different agents of infection spread disease; 9. Identify and describe six of the controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for cardiovascular disease; 10. Describe the signs of substance abuse and addiction. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Objective Examinations Projects Reading Assignments 1. The student will select two health-related articles from current newspapers or periodicals that focus on men's or women's health, disease prevention, or natural health in which the results of a recent research study are referenced regarding a health topic covered in the course. The student will defend or criticize the article based on the quality of the research that was cited. 2. The student will select and review three health-related articles from three different sources about the same health-related subject. The student will compare and contrast the information found in each of the three articles. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Based upon readings from the course textbook, the student will write a 2-page paper establishing a specific goal for behavioral change. The paper will identify current status, change objectives, describe factors that will reinforce and enable achievement. Identify possible barriers and reinforcements. The student will update and revise the paper throughout the semester and complete a final paper assessing the success of this behavioral change plan. 2. The student will participate in class discussions regarding various health-related issues such as obesity, diabetes and depression by analyzing various causes, treatments and prevention modalities. They will submit in writing the connections of these issues and how they affect the health of a person. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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