HEA 100 G & D Syllabus 1d

KY TECH-MARION COUNTY ATC HEALTH SCIENCE

Health and Wellness/

HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT SYLLABUS

AHS 100

Course focus is promotion of health and wellness through assessment of individuals' growth and development across the life span. Consideration is given to the family, cultural, environmental, spiritual, and genetic influences when meeting basic human needs.
Instructor Name: Chastity Gribbins
Phone Number: 270-692-3155 E-mail:
Text(s):
Glencoe Health 2012 edition
Poland, Elaine U. RNC, MS and Daphne R. Taylor, RN, MS. 2003 Second Edition. Journey Across the Life Span Human Development and Health Promotion. F. A. Davis Company.
Classroom Procedures:
1.  Upon entering the room, students should immediately be seated at
assigned desk prior to the bell ringing.
2.  Once seated, students should begin working on bell ringer that is
located on the board, quietly.
3.  Students should remain quiet during class.
4.  During classroom discussion, students should raise their hands to be called upon. All comments made should be respectful to others.
5.  If a student misses a class, they should pick up missed assignments from instructor.
Classroom Expectations:
1.  Students should follow all SAFETY procedures at all times.
2.  Students should treat all people, furniture, and classroom equipment with respect.
3.  Students should remain on tasks for this course throughout class block.
4.  The instructor will treat all students with respect, students should treat instructor respectfully.
Course Outline:
1 / Identify and define terms related to wellness and holistic health and discuss lifestyle choices that affect wellness.
2 / Examine economic, social, cultural, and religious influences on wellness
3 / Define health, physical health and physical fitness, including what is required for optimal physical health and physical fitness.
4 / Identify essential facts of required nutrients Keep a food diary and determine if nutritional needs are being met.
5 / Describe alternative methods to supplement dietary needs
6 / Describe variations of normal dietary needs throughout the life cycle, including factors that influence energy requirements.
7 / Describe eating disorders and ways to manage a healthy weight Determine your own ideal weight and devise a plan to maintain or attain your ideal weight.
8 / Evaluate various types of physical activities and factors to be considered in a conditioning program
9 / Evaluate the importance of warm-up and cool-down periods with exercising.
10 / Describe physical and mental benefits of physical activity and describe the relationship between physical fitness and the risk of health problems
11 / Describe steps to follow in starting a personal fitness regime and plan and carry out a personal fitness regime for the duration of this course
12 / Discuss the importance of sleep and identify the amount needed
13 / Discuss varying sleep disorders and associated health problems resulting from sleep deprivation.
14 / Discuss how to get a good night’s sleep
15 / Define mental health and mental illness
16 / Discuss the mind-body connection in maintaining wellness
17 / Discuss stress and ways to manage stress that will restore mind-body harmony
18 / Explore Alternative and Complementary Medicines
19 / Identify leading causes of death and expected lifespan. Using a life expectancy calculator calculate your own life expectancy.
20 / Describe family development stages, and how the family influences health promotion practices
21 / Describe the developmental theories of Erikson, Piaget, Havighurst, and Kohlberg
22 / Explain the basic principles of growth and development as they relate to the life span
23 / Summarize major physiologic, cognitive and psychosocial development for each period beginning with conception and ending with older adulthood.
24 / Describe common health problems relative to specific stages of growth and development
25 / Discuss the concepts of death and dying as they relate to the family and different age groups
26 / Utilize activities of the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) student organization as an integral component and leadership
Grading System:
The following grading system will be utilized for this course:
All assignments are graded equally
Final is 20 % per Marion County Policy
Grading Scale:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 60 and below

I have read and understand the syllabus for Human Growth & Development at Marion

County Area Technology Center. I understand the course description and course object
Objectives. I fully understand the requirements for successful completion of this course.
Student Signature: Date:
Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:
Instructor : Chastity Gribbins Date: