Personal/Community Health Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

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Students who wish to withdraw from a class must:

• consult with their instructor to obtain a signed academic withdrawal request form to submit to the AskAC department for processing
• consult with the financial aid office if receiving financial aid
• consult with the Veterans Benefit Coordinator if receiving veteran benefits
• consult with their academic advisor to determine how withdrawing may affect their enrollment in future semesters
  • NOTE:  The Texas Education Code stipulates that students attending Texas institutions of higher education for the first time fall 2007 and later may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education. (Senate Bill 1231) Rule 4.10.

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Course

PHED-1304-001 Personal/Community Health

Prerequisites

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals, concepts, strategies, applications and contemporary trends related to understanding personal and/or community health issues. This course also focuses on empowering various populations with the ability to practice healthy living, promote healthy lifestyles and enhance individual well-being.

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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, Build Your Health Brief Edition, 9th Edition
 

Supplies

Access to a reliable computer with internet access.

Student Performance

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

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 four units. Tests will be administered online through Blackboard
The grading schedule is as follows:

I.   Exams (3)............................60% of final grade
II.  Chapter Post-Tests (quizzes)...........................40% of final grade
III. Personal Surveys............................10% of final grade
IV. Labs............................10% of final grade

A = 89.5 – 100
B = 79.5 – 89.5
C = 69.5 – 79.5
D = 59.5 – 69.5
F = below 59.5

Make-up tests must be scheduled with the instructor.

Attendance

The student is responsible for logging into the class and checking the lessons and calendar online for assignments and due dates.

There are no in class meetings.

Calendar

Additional Information

This class is designed to:

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.