Concepts of Healthful Living Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

PHED-1304-001 Concepts of Healthful Living

Prerequisites

Course Description

Survey of major health concepts and issues. Designed to provide students with knowledge and methods that will enable them to make responsible choices for a healthy lifestyle.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Hales:  An Invitation to Health, 14th Edition
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Supplies

Computer with reliable internet and printer.  Ability to download any programs (if needed) to enhance this class.

Student Performance

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1. \ List risk factors that may result in disease.
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2. \ Identify factors causing sexual problems.
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3. \ Describe basic human needs and factors working against.
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4. \ Identify and describe stress causing factors and how to deal with them.
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5. \ Identify all stages of the pregnancy process from birth control to birth and give the name and prevention of STDs.
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6. \ List factors affecting the care of the dying, the emotional reaction to death, and the grieving process.
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7. \ Identify stages of alcoholism and drug dependency from casual use to addiction (includes smoking).
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8. \ List factors concerning a sound personal fitness program.
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9. \ Identify the four basic food groups, and list some foods in each.
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10. \ Describe the differences between communicable and non-communicable diseases and list examples of each.
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11. \ List basic safety and accident prevention techniques in our daily lives.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

\ Students are expected to follow all Amarillo College procedures and policies.

Grading Criteria

This course is divided into eight units. Tests will be administered online through AC Online (also referred to as Angel Learning).
The grading schedule is as follows:

I. Test #1............................20% 100 - 90 = A
II. Test #2............................20% 89 - 90 = B
III. Test #3............................20% 79 - 70 = C
IV. Test #4............................20% 69 - 60 = D
V. Quizzes/Participation.......20% 59 or below = F

Make-up tests must be scheduled with the instructor.

Attendance

\ The class facilitator is Stephanie Wilkinson.  All class meetings are online.  Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.

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Additional Information

\ At the end of the semester the student will be able:

\ 1. To increase your understanding of the elements that contribute to a "wellness"-oriented lifestyle.
\ 2. To encourage you to take responsibility for maintaining your own health.
\ 3. To help you understand the risks to your health and their potential for causing illness and even death.
\ 4. To increase your knowledge of the most important health risks to the worlds population.
\ 5. To provide you with knowledge of the progress made in science and medicine in the 20th century and to prepare you for the issues of the 21st century.
\ 6. To broaden your understanding of the most frequently used treatment options available in medicine today.
\ 7. To eliminate misconceptions, fallacies, and confusion you may have concerning modern health issues.
\ 8. To aid you in understanding the role that government plays in the health of its population.
\ 9. To instill knowledge that will help you be active in encouraging legislation that promotes the health of the population.
\ 10. To encourage you to begin or continue optimal health practices that will serve as models for the generations to come.