Fall 2019 Course Syllabus Course: PHED-1304- Section: 1C Personal-Community Health

Instructor Information
Instructor	Carolyn Brown
E-mail	brownc1@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6368
Office	Location: Allied Health - Room: 129 Hours: As posted and by appointment
Department	Allied Health Chair: Scott Street E-mail: streetsa@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6292 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
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.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	Upon him upon successful completion, students will: 1. Evaluate the dimensions of health and how they relate to personal and/or community wellness. 2. Explain the importance of nutrition, a healthy lifestyle, and staying physically active in preventing premature disease and promoting wellness. 3. Describe the lean problems, trends and needs of diverse populations. 4. Identify major agencies, foundations, and associations supporting health at local, state, national and international levels as well as data tools and resources. 5. Evaluate sources of health information to determine reliability. 6. Develop and implement a plan of healthy behavior to meet personal and community needs to enhance quality of life.
Core Objectives	Reading: Demonstrates the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials. Writing: Produces clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience. Speaking: Communicates orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience. Listening: Demonstrates the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of spoken language. Critical Thinking 1: Applies qualitative and/or quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter. Critical Thinking 2: Demonstrates the ability to evaluate arguments and construct alternative strategies. Computer Literacy 1: Uses computer-based technology to communicate, solve problems, and acquire information. Computer Literacy 2: Demonstrates an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the use of technology. Intercultural Competence 1: Demonstrates awareness of similarities and differences between cultural groups. Intercultural Competence 2: Demonstrates the ability to recognize global interconnectedness. Intercultural Competence 3: Demonstrates a general knowledge of cultural evolution.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	Upon completion of the Vocational Nursing Program graduates will, under the supervision of a professional licensed nurse and/or licensed physician, function in non-complex settings and should be able to: PSLO Alpha: Reading Skills ? Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading materials PSLO 1.    Function within the legal, ethical and regulatory standards of the nursing profession. PSLO 2.    Use a systematic problem-solving process in the care of multiple patients who have predictable health care needs to provide safe, individualized, goal- directed nursing care. PSLO 3.    Adopt an approach to nursing practice that promotes safety for patients, significant others, self, and members of the healthcare team. PSLO 4.    Cooperate with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide optimum, evidence-based, safe, care to patients.
Textbooks	Insel, C. E., Walton, T. R., & Insel, P. M. (2018) Connect Core Concepts in Health (16 ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Education
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Orientation, Syllabus, Ch. 1 - Taking Charge of Your Health, Ch. 2 - Stress: The Constant Challenge Week 2: Labor Day Holiday Week 3: Ch. 3 - Physiological Health, Ch. 4 - Sleep Week 4: Exam 1, Ch. 10 - Drug Use and Addiction Week 5: Ch. 11 - Alcohol: The Most Popular Drug, Ch. 12 - Tobacco Use Week 6: Exam 2, Ch. 13 - Nutrition Basics Week 7: Ch. 14 - Exercise for Health and Fitness, Ch. 15 - Weight Management Week 8: Columbus Day Holiday Week 9: Exam 3, Ch. 16 - Cardiovascular Health Week 10:Ch. 17 - Cancer, Ch. 18 - Immunity and Infection Week 11: Exam 4, Ch. 20 - Environmental Health Week 12: Veterans Day Holiday Week 13: Ch. 21 - Conventional and Complementary Medicine, Ch. 22 - Personal Safety Week 14: Exam 5, Ch. 23 - Aging: A Vital Process Week 15:Ch. 24 - Dying and Death Week 16:Comprehensive Final Exam Schedule subject to change at the discretion of the Program Coordinator
Major Assignments Schedule	Date: 9-16-19 Time: 05:30 Date: 9-30-19 Time: 05:30 Date: 10-21-19 Time: 05:30 Date: 11-04-19 Time: 05:30 Date: 11-25-19 Time: 05:30 Date: 11-25-19 Time: 05:30 Date: 12-9-19 Time: 05:30
Final Exam Date	December 9, 2019 - 5:00 PM   Through  December 9, 2019 - 8:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	1.    Examinations are based on course objectives. 2. Students are strongly encouraged to take exams as scheduled. If a student must miss an exam, the student must contact the instructor prior to the exam or within twenty-four (24) hours of the exam. No make-up unit exams are given. The numerical grade attained on the Comprehensive Final exam is substituted for any missed unit exam(s). 3. A specified amount of time will be set for testing. No questions may be asked during the exams. No hats/caps/hoodies may be worn during exams. Students who arrive after the exam starts, but before it ends, may take the exam without penalty, however, they will not be allowed additional time and should come in quietly taking the first available seat. 4. After each exam, the faculty uses psychometric principles to evaluate the examination. Items missed by 50% or more of the class are reviewed. If an item is found to be flawed, the faculty may give credit for more than one answer or nullify the item. When an item is nullified, the key is changed so that all answers are credited as correct. That is, if a student answered the item as originally keyed, the student will retain the credit for the item. If a student?s answer differs from the one originally keyed, the student is credited for the nullified item. In other words, everyone gets credit for the item and no one loses credit. 5. Test grade will be available the following week, with exception of the final grade, to be given by the Education Specialist. 6. Any challenge to exam questions must be presented in writing, with documentation, within one (1) week of the review of the exam. Disputed exam items must be submitted by the student along with proposed answer supported by documentation from the current textbook, handouts, and/or lecture reference material. 7. The Comprehensive Final Exam must be taken. Exam I Grade 16% Exam II     Grade 16% Exam III     Grade 16% Exam IV Grade 16% Exam V Grade 16% Final Exam Grade 20% Total/5 = grade
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
Attendance Policy	Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Policies for this course are described below: 1 Because poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment, attendance at all scheduled classes is expected. 2. A student who is absent from course activities for 3 days without notification to faculty may be withdrawn from the class by the program director. 3. Late arrival to class is disruptive. Students who consistently arrive after the beginning of class (2 or more times) will be counseled and a plan of corrective action determined. Class will begin promptly at the scheduled time. 4. It is the student?s responsibility to notify the instructor or Education Specialist of any absence. 5. Students, who arrive after an exam starts but before it ends, may take the exam without penalty. They are given no additional time. 6
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other	One Course Objectives Unit Topics and Objectives 1.    Topic: PHED 1304 Syllabus; Ch 1 - Taking Charge of Your Health Objectives: Upon completion of this learning experience, the student should be able to: a.     Define wellness as a health goal. b.     Explain two major to promote national health. c.     List factors that influence wellness. d.     Explain methods for achieving wellness through lifestyle management. e.     List ways to promote lifelong wellness for yourself and your environment. 2. Topic: Ch 2 - Stress: The Constant Challenge     Objectives: Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:     a. Explain what stress is. b. Describe the relationship between stress and health.     c. List common sources of stress.     d. Describe and apply techniques for managing stress. 3.    Topic: Ch 3 - Psychological Health Objectives: Upon completion of this learning experience, the student should be able to: a.    Describe what it means to be psychologically healthy. b.    Discuss psychological approaches you can use to face life?s challenges with a positive self-concept. c.    Describe common psychological disorders. d.    Recognize the warning signs, risk factors, and protective factors related to suicide. f. Summarize the models of human nature on which therapies are based. g. Describe the types of help available for psychological problems [DEC I-A,B,C, II-A,D,H III-A 4. Topic: Ch 4 - Sleep     Objectives: Upon completion of this learning experience, the student           should be able to: a. Identify the three stages of sleep.         b. Understand how to apply good sleep habits.         c. Explain the health-related benefits of sleep and the consequences of disrupted sleep.         d. Understand changing sleep needs throughout the lifespan.     e. List, common sleep disorders, their symptoms, and their treatments.     f. Understand your patterns of sleepiness and alertness throughout the day.     g. Understand sleep disruptors and how to reduce their affect      5. Topic: Ch 10 -Drug Use and Addiction Objectives: Upon completion of this learning experience, the student      should be able to:     a. Define and discuss addiction.     b. Explain factors that contribute to drug use, misuse and addiction.     c. List the risk associated with drug misuse.     d. Understand how drugs affect the body..     e. List and describe the effects of the six major groups of psychoactive drugs.. f. Outline ways to prevent drug-related problems.      6. Topic: Alcohol: Ch 11 - The Most Popular Drug Objectives: Upon completion of this learning experience, the student should be able to: a.    Understand how alcoholic beverages work in your body. b.    Describe the immediate and long-term health effects of drinking alcohol. c.    Understand what constitutes excessive use of alcohol. d.    Evaluate the role of alcohol in your life, and list strategies for using it responsibly. 7. Topic: Ch 12 - Tobacco Use     Objectives: Upon completion of this learning experience, the student should be able to a.     Explain the demographic patterns related to tobacco use. b.    List the reasons why people use tobacco. c.    Explain the health hazards associated with tobacco use. d.    Discuss the effects of smoking on non-smokers. e.    List social and legislative actions that can be taken to combat smoking. f. Explain strategies that help people stop using tobacco. 8. Topic: Ch 13 - Nutrition Basics     Objectives: Upon completion of this learning experience, the student             should be able to:     a. List the components of a healthy diet. b. Explain how to make in warm choices about foods. c. Put together a personal nutrition plan.      9. Topic: Ch 14 - Exercise for Health and Fitness Objectives: Upon completion of this learning experience, the student should be able to: a.    Describe the benefits of exercise. b. Define physical fitness. c. Explain the components of an active lifestyle. d. Put together a personalized exercise program e. Explain strategies for staying on track with an exercise program. 10. Topic: Ch 15 - Weight Management Objectives: Upon completion of this learning experience, the student should be able to: a.    Discuss methods for assessing body weight and body composition. b.    Explain the effects of body fat on wellness. c.    Explain factors that contribute to excess body fat. d.    Describe lifestyle factors associated with successful weight management. Name and describe a weight problem. e.    Explain the relationship between body image and eating disorders and the associated health risk. 11. Topic: Ch 16 - Cardiovascular Health     Objectives: Upon completion of this learning experience, the student             should be able to: a. Identify the major components of the cardiovascular system. b. Describe the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease.     c. Discuss the major forms of cardiovascular disease. d. List the steps you can take to protect yourself against cardiovascular disease. 12. Topic: Ch 17 - Cancer Objectives: Upon completion of this learning experience, the student          should be able to:     a. Explain the basic facts about cancer. b. Discuss causes of cancer and how to avoid or minimize them. c. Describe how cancer can be detected, diagnosed and treated d. Describe common cancers as well as detection and treatment options for each. e. List and describe new and emerging cancer treatments.      13. Topic: Ch 18 - Immunity and Infection     Objectives: Upon completion of this learning experience, the student             should be able to:     a. Explain the body?s physical and chemical defenses against infection. b. Describe the step-by-step process by which infectious diseases are transmitted. c. Identify the major types of pathogens, the diseases they cause, and possible treatments for them.      d. Discuss steps she can take to support your immune system.      14. Topic: Ch 20 - Environmental Health     Objectives: Upon completion of this learning experience, the student             should be able to:     a. Explain the concept of the environmental health and how it has developed.     b Explain how population growth affects the Earth?s environment. c. Explain the impact of energy use in production on the environment. d. Describe the causes and effects of air pollution. e. Describe the causes and effects of water pollution. f. Describe the problem of solid waste disposal and its impact on the environment and human health.          g. Identify environmental issues related to chemical pollution and hazardous waste. h. Identify environmental issues related to radiation pollution. i. Explain the concept of noise pollution and its impacts.     15. Topic: Ch 21 - Conventional and Complementary Medicine     Objectives: Upon completion of this learning experience, the student             should be able to:     a. Understand options for self-care.     b. Understand options for professional care.     c. Describe the practices of conventional medicine.     d. Learn about integrative health practices.     e. Understand the cost of healthcare and how to pay for it.          16. Topic: Ch 22 - Personal Safety     Objectives: Upon completion of this learning experience, the student             should be able to: a. List the most common unintentional injuries and strategies for preventing them.         b. Discuss violence and intentional injuries, and how to protect yourself         c. List strategies for helping others in an emergency.                   17. Topic: Ch 23 - Aging: A Vital Process     Objectives: Upon completion of this learning experience, the student             should be able to: a. List strategies for healthy aging.     b. Identify challenges that may accompany aging and explain how people can best confront them.     c. Explain the factors influencing life expectancy. d. Understand the issues facing older adults in the United States. 18. Topic: Ch 24 - Dying and Death Objectives: Upon completion of this learning experience, the student should be able to: a.     Explain what death is. b. List and describe personal considerations in planning for death. c.     Explain the challenges of coping with imminent death. d.     Describe the challenges of coping with loss. e. Describe what it means to come to terms with death. Reviewed & Revised August 2019 Lamar State College - Port Arthur, Texas PHED 1304 Health & Wellness Course Schedule Fall 2019 Date    Time    Room    Topic    Other Assignment Mon 08/26/19    PHED 1304 Time: 05:30        Taking Charge of Your Health Stress: The Constant Challenge    Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Mon 09/0219    PHED 1304 Time: 05:30        Labor Day Holiday     Mon 09/09/19    PHED 1304 Time: 05:30        Physiological Health Sleep    Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Mon 09/16/19    PHED 1304 Time: 05:30        Exam 1 Drug Use and Addiction     Chapter 10 Mon 09/23/19    PHED 1304 Time: 05:30        Alcohol: The Most Popular Drug Tobacco Use    Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Mon 09/30/19    PHED 1304 Time: 05:30        Exam 2 Nutrition Basics     Chapter 13 Mon 10/07/19    PHED 1304 Time: 05:30        Exercise for Health and Fitness Weight Management    Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Mon 10/14/19    PHED 1304 Time: 05:30        Columbus Day Holiday     Mon 10/21/19    PHED 1304 Time: 05:30        Exam 3 Cardiovascular Health     Chapter 16 Mon 10/28/19    PHED 1304 Time: 05:30        Cancer Immunity and Infection    Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Mon 11/04/19    PHED 1304 Time: 05:30        Exam 4 Environmental Health     Chapter 20 Mon 11/11/19    PHED 1304 Time: 05:30        Veterans Day Holiday     Mon 11/18/19    PHED 1304 Time: 05:30        Conventional and Complementary Medicine Personal Safety    Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Mon 11/25/19    PHED 1304 Time: 05:30        Exam 5 Aging: A Vital Process     Chapter 23 Mon 12/02/19    PHED 1304 Time: 05:30        Dying and Death    Chapter 24 Mon 12/9/19    PHED 1304 Time: 05:30        Final Exam
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.