HS 200: Health Principles
Northern ArizonaUniversity
College of Health Professions- Department of Health Sciences
Spring, ‘06
Meeting Place/Time/Days: Health Promotion Building Room 321 Tues/Thurs. 9:35-10:50 a.m.
Required Text:Insel and Roth, Core Concepts in Health, Brief 10thedition
Course Web Site: Assignment guidelines and grading rubrics can be accessed at:
BOOKMARK THIS SITE.
Library Resource Page: Access reserve articles and web resource linksBOOKMARK THIS SITE.
Additional Online Resources:Access McGraw Hill web resources at Enter the registration code in the front of your (new) course text and click on register. Follow the instructions to set up your personal userID.
Instructor: Ellen Larson, M.S, CHES Office Phone: 523-6193 e-mail:
Office Location/ Hours: 202 RolleActivityCenter
Mon/Wed 10:30 – 12:00 pm Thurs 12:45- 2:45 pm
Also available by appointment
Course Description
Research indicates that human beings, via daily health-related fitness decisions and behaviors largely determine the quality of their health status. This course is designed to empower students with the information needed to make decisions that promote physical, mental, social, and spiritual well- being.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, students will:
- Describe the role and responsibilities of individuals in maintaining personal and community health;
- Identify and explain the six interrelated dimensions of wellness and a wellness lifestyle.
- Describe the likely causes and contributory factors to the nation’s leading health problems
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills essential for the prevention of the nation’s leading health problems
- Complete a behavior change project to enhance at least one dimension of wellness in one’s personal life
- Analyze the credibility of health information, products, and services.
- Access designated journal articles and valid online resources to deepen understanding of specific health
issues.
Course Communication:
Each student is expected to be an integral part of the learning that occurs in class. In addition to regular class participation it is expected that each student will have a working DANA account and check it regularly.
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Course Policy:
Students are expected to:
1.Attend Class.
Because many of the class activities are interactive, regular class attendance and participation is
essential. Quizzes and assignments that are completed in class can only be made up with an
institutionalexcuse.
- Be prompt for class, participate fully, and be prepared with the assignments for the day.
Complete the assigned reading (for understanding) prior to class.
All assignments are due at the start of class.
- Type all assignments that are turned in (except where otherwise noted), and staple the grading rubric to
the assignment prior to class. Save all returned assignments until grades have been posted.
4. Submit original work. Students who commit plagiarism will not receive credit for the assignment. Cheating/plagiarism may result in University disciplinary action. Refer to The NAU Academic Policy
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5. TAKE ALL EXAMS AS SCHEDULED. Make up exams (without an institutional excuse) are rare, but
may be offered at the discretion of the instructor in the case of extreme emergency with advance notice.
Students with an institutional excuse are expected to make arrangements to complete the make-up test
prior to the scheduled test day.
6. Turn in all assignments at the start of class on the scheduled due date.
Late Assignment Option: Students are given an opportunity to submit ONE assignment (no more than
one week) after the due date without penalty. Submit your written request in class on the assignment due
date to take this opportunity. Beyond that all late work will be penalized. (Students with an institutional excuse should get assignments turned in prior to the scheduled due date.) Please do not submit
assignments via e-mail or attachment.
- Demonstrate professional conduct. This includes turning off cell phones prior to class and not talking when the instructor or a classmate is talking. Multiple tardies, absences, being unprepared for class,
lack of class participation, etc. will result in a lowering of the final grade.
University-Wide Policies: Policies consistent with all classes in the university an be found at:
Course Evaluation Possible Points
418-465 pts = A372-417 pts. = B
325-371 pts. = C
279-324 pts. = D
< 279 pts. = F
1. Exams #1 & #2 (50 pts. each) 100
2. Final Exam (comprehensive) 100
3. Service Learning Project 50
4. Behavior Change Project 75
5. In-Class Reading Quizzes 25
6. In-class Assignments and Group Work 25
7. Wellness Worksheets (complete prior to class) 25
8. VIA Signature Strengths Survey 10
9. Online Reading Quizzes-(3 @ 10 pts. each) 30
10. Health Related Community Activity/MeetingOR 25
12-Step Review (Choose 1)
Total Possible Points: 465______
Course Requirements
1. Mini- Exams (2 @ 50 pts. each)
The majority of the points on the mini –exam will be objective, Scranton-type questions. They will cover
material from the assigned readings as well as information presented and discussed in class.
- Final Exam (100 pts.)
There will be a comprehensive final exam. The same test format used for the mini-exams will be utilized.
- Service Project (50 pts.)
Volunteer for a minimum of 3 hours at a community organization or agency other than a school:
(nursing home or assisted living center, food bank, humane society, etc.- refer to the course syllabus for
possibilities)Type 1-2 page paper on the experience. A grading rubric will be posted on the course web site.
- Behavior Change Project (75 pts.)
Each student will select a behavior change project to work on for the duration of the course. This may
be a behavior change you want to make regarding your health (i.e .start exercising, stop smoking, improve relationship with parents, etc. The grade earned will be based on attention to the project rather than on success.
Specific guidelines and the grading rubric will be posted on the course web site.
6. In Class Reading Quizzes (25 Pts.)
There will be short in-class reading quizzes given throughout the semester that cover the assigned reading for that
day.
7. In-Class Assignments and Group Work (25 pts.)
Students will be given in-class assignments that will be completed as individuals or as part of a team.
8. Wellness Worksheets (located in back of course text) (25 pts.)
To be completed prior to class as assigned (see syllabus for assigned dates) and submitted at the start of class
9. VIA (Values in Action) Signature Strengths Survey (10 pts.)
Access Survey at Library Resource Page or Allow a minimum of 20 minutes to
complete this online survey. Bring a print- out of your 5 Signature Strengths (includes bar graphs) for credit.
10. Online Reading Quizzes to be Completed Outside of Class (4 @ 10 pts. each)
Students are expected to read the outside readings (as noted on the syllabus), complete the designated reading quiz
(access and print from the course web site) and submit at the start of class for credit.
11. Step Review (25 pts.)
The twelve step Alcoholics Anonymous program is the most well known approach for dealing with the problem
of alcoholism. Students may elect to attend one 12- Step Meeting. (Alcoholics Anonymous, Alanon, Overeater’s Anonymous etc.) A list of open meetings will be made available to you in class. A brief review of your impressions
is required for the 1 page, typed review. A grading rubric will be posted on the course website to use as a guide.
OR
Health- Related Community Activity/Meeting, etc. 1 Hour Minimum (25 pts.)Assignment
Attend a health-related campus / community activity, event, or meeting. Check the Lumberjack, Az. Daily Sun Community Almanac, KNAU, etc. for possibilities. Submit a signed ‘proof of attendance’ and a 1-2 typed paragraphs of your impressions. See course website for grading rubric.
HS 200: Tentative Class Outline
Spring, 2006
►COMPLETE ASSIGNED READING FOR THE DAY PRIOR TO CLASS.
►A skeleton outline of the class lectures can be accessed at the course website.
►In-Class Assignments and quizzes can only be made up with an institutional excuse.
Jan. 17, Tues.Course Overview/ Syllabus/ Online Resources/ Introduction/
Evaluating Health Information
Jan 19, Thurs.Taking Charge of Your Health Ch. 1
□Complete Wellness worksheet #S1(Evaluate Your Lifestyle) and bring to class.
(Wellness Worksheets are in the back of the text in the study guide section)
Reserve Article #1: Prochaska, J. (1991). Assessing how people change. Cancer 67: 805-80
Access at Library Resource
Jan 24, Tues.Stress: The Constant Challenge Ch. 2
Reserve Article #2: Demers, C. (2004). Chaos or calm? Rewiring the stress response. Yoga International, 76: 76-85.
Access atLibrary Resource Page In- Class Reading Quiz
□Complete Wellness Worksheet #S2(Identify Your Stress Level and Key Stressors) and bring to class.
Jan. 26, Thurs.Psychological Health Ch. 3
Reserve Article #2: Peay, C. (2002, November/December). Who are you really? Listen to the call of your soul- and change your life. Utne Reader,59-62.
Access at Library Resource PageIn -Class Reading Quiz
Complete VIA Signature Strengths Survey at
Click on 18 Free Questionnaires on the left side of the screen
Click on Registration Form
Complete VIA (Values in Action ) Signature Strengths Survey
□ Bring a hard copy of your top five strengths to class for credit.
Jan. 31, Tues.Intimate Relationships and Communication Ch. 4
Feb. 2, Thurs. Communication Ch. 4
Guest Speaker, George Breed, Psychologist, Author
Feb.7, Tues. □GOAL for behavior Change Project (Hard Copy) due in class today
Guidelines/rubric posted on course website.
Violence and Intentional Injuries Ch. 16
Personal Safety
Feb. 9, Thurs. Exam #1 Chapters 1-4, 16 Reserve Articles 1 &2
Feb. 14, Tues. Introduction toNutrition BasicsCh. 9
On theWeb:
Read: Food Pyramids: What Should You Really Eat? (HarvardSchool of Public Health)
Bring completed reading quiz (posted on course website) to class to receive credit.
Feb. 16, Thurs. Nutrition Basics Continued Ch. 9
□ACTION PLAN (Hard Copy) for Behavior Change
Project due in class today
Refer to p. 18 in the text for required format.
Feb.20,MON. BEGIN ONLINE CALENDAR ENTRIES AND WEEKLY RE- FLECTION FOR BEHAVIOR CHANGE PROJECT THIS WEEK (Post online in Web-CT) Guidelines posted on course website
Feb. 21, Tues. Vitamins, Minerals and Dietary Supplements pgs. 191-194 Text
Body Fat Managements/ Eating Disorders Ch 11 Text
□Complete wellness worksheet #S11 (What Triggers Your Eating?) and bring to class.
On the web: http:dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov
Click on Dietary Supplemental Fact Sheets(Under Quick Links on right side of screen)
Click on Dietary Supplemental Background Information (Under ‘D’) and read article. In ClassReading Quiz
Feb. 23, Thurs.Exercise for Health and Fitness Ch. 10
Dress for Moderate In-Class Activity!
Feb. 28, Tues. Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs/ Ch. 7
Addiction and Dependency Ch. 7
□Complete wellness worksheet #S7 (Addictive Behaviors) and bring to class.
March 2, Thurs. Guest Speakers: 12 Step Program
March 7, Tues. Tobacco Ch. 8 Cardiovascular Disease Ch. 12
□Complete Wellness Worksheet #S 12(Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer) and bring to class.
March 9, Thurs.Alcohol Use and Abuse Ch. 8
Read:Report on the Status of College Student Alcohol and Other Drug use in Arizona Access at Course Library Resource Page
Last day to accept 12-Step Review (Complete 12-Step OR Community Activity/Meeting)
March 14, Tues. Exam # 2 Ch 7-12 Reserve Articles and all material covered in class
March 16, Thurs. Contraception: The Latest and Greatest Ch. 6
Guest Speaker Rachel Billowitz, MPH
Spring Break March 20-24
March 28, Tues. Sexuality Ch. 5
March 30, Thurs. Pregnancy and Childbirth Ch. 5
April 4, Tues. Sexually Transmitted Disease Ch. 13
Abortion Ch. 6
Immunity and Infection Ch. 13
Last Day to Accept Service Learning Projects
April 6, Thurs. Cancer Prevention Ch. 12
On the Web: AmericanAcademy of Dermatology
Bring completed reading quiz to class to receive credit. Click onMelanoma Net
April 11, Tues. Cancer Treatment Ch. 12
April 13, Thurs. Conventional and Complementary Medicine Ch. 15
Reserve Article #4: Stukin, S. (2005, February) Peaceful, easy healing. Yoga Journal, 186: 105- 109,
162-164
Access at
On the Web: NationalCenter for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Click onHealth Information
Bring completed reading quiz (posted on course website) to class to receive credit.
April 18, Tues. Naturopathic Medicine
Guest Speaker
April 20, Thurs. Environmental Health Ch. 17
Key Terms and Definitions
□ Summary, Assessment, Reflection of Behavior Change Project (Hard Copy) due in class today. (Attach rubric) Guidelines on course website.
April 25, Tues. No Class: Instructor will be presenting at the National Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference in Salt Lake City.
April 27, Thurs. Current Environmental Issues in Az.
Guest Speaker Marlene Gaither, MSME
CoconinoCounty of Dept. Health Services 928 226-2769
May 2, Tues. The Challenge of AgingCh. 14
Review for final exam
□ Last day to accept Health-Related Community Activity/Meeting Assignment
May 4, Thurs. No Class (Reading Week)
May 9, Tues. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Final Examination (Comprehensive)