EXHP 162-Personal Health & Wellness, Spring 2016
Colorado State University-Pueblo

Wednesday 5:30-8:20p.m., Classroom EXHP 240

InstructorSarah R. Bruestle-Joseph, MPA

Office HoursWednesdays, before class in PE240, other times by appointment

Office LocationPE 240

Cell Phone(719) 647-7808

  1. Catalogue Description

This course is designed for development of knowledge and the scientific basis for the analysis, evaluation and promotion of personal health and wellness.

Research indicates that human beings, via daily health-related decisions and behaviors, determine the quality of their health status to a great extent. This course is designed to provide positive quality information and decision-making skills to create an awareness of and motivation to develop positive behaviors that will result in higher level wellness.

  1. Course Goals & Learning Objectives
    By the end of this course, you should be able to

•Evaluate how you make your health decisions

•Define wellness and apply wellness concepts to human behavior

•Describe the process of behavior change

•Apply the Transtheoretical Model of Change

•Engage in a Behavior Change Project

•Define and interpret stress, stressors, coping mechanisms and time management

•Explore personal areas of interest and safety concerns related to exercise and nutrition

•Apply the Elements of Eating for wellness

•Evaluate different weight management methods

•Describe and practice the four main components of fitness:

Cardio-respiratory, muscular (str. & end.), flexibility, and body composition

•Describe the process of cancer (tumor growth) & heart disease

•Compare the characteristics of addictive behavior

•Identify behaviors necessary for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

III. Course Textbook and “iclicker”

Textbook and iclickers are available at the CSU-Pueblo Bookstore and at

Required Text (also used in the Lab - EXHP 162L with the tear out lab activities)
Robbins, Powers, Burgess-A Wellness Way of Live 10e

Required Classroom Software

Students are required to have an “iclicker” that you will bring to class DAILY for in class quizzes, assessments, participation, and attendance. You must register your “iclicker” in blackboard. Failure to do so will result in a zero for class points for the day.

IV. Blackboard

Each student is responsible for ALL class details, updates, and communication posted on Blackboard. This includes announcements, lectures, class syllabus, class schedule, reading assignments, papers, projects, exams, etc., and any and all updates to students.

V. Course Attendance & Participation

You are expected to come to class prepared to engage in meaningful discussion with the instructor and your classmates on the subjects at hand. In part this means that readings and assignments will have been completed by the class session for which they are due. Participation includes asking or answering relevant questions, and active participation in any in-class work or group assignment.

Class attendance is assumed and expected. This means students arrive on time and do not leave early. Attendance is taken and participation is assessed via iClicker. If a student is absent, and therefore not able to participate, then they can lose valuable points from participation and quiz grades. There is a total of 100 points that come from these categories. The course instructor has the discretion as when to introduce a quiz, assessment or participation assignment using the iClicker. A significant loss of points from these categories can reduce a grade by one letter.

Excused absences require notifying the instructor, preferably before the absence. Email notification may be used, but the instructor may require additional documentation. Emergencies are assessed on an individual basis. Emergencies do not include vacation, medical appointments, or your job. For university-sanctioned absences, see theCSU-Pueblo 2015-2016 Catalog.

  • If you miss any class sessions, you are responsible for the material presented by getting notes, details on assignments, and announcements from your classmates. The completion of all assignments by the due date is expected even if you are not in attendance.

Exemplary participation involves active engagement. Pay attention. Get plenty of rest so you aren’t falling asleep in class. Be an active learner by engaging the instructor and your classmates on the course material.

Attendance/Participation is assessed over the course of the semester. Points will be lost for unexcused absences, failure to turn in assignments on time, and poor in-class participation. For Wednesday sections– points will be reduced after 2 absences

VI. Technology Disruptions
The use of cell phones, tablets, and other personal electronic devices ARE NOT permitted to use during class and should be turned off prior to entering the classroom. Any technology disruption (talking, texting, typing) is considered disrespectful to the instructor and fellow students and WILL RESULT in a point deduction from the Attendance & Participation grade. Students that violate this policy may be asked to leave the class for the remainder of the session. Technology usage (other than calculators for specific exam questions) is strictly forbidden during exams. If you have an emergency situation that requires you to have your phone on during class then please contact the instructor prior to class. Students who want to use smartphones, iPads, tablets, laptops, etc. in class for taking notes or engaging in other course-related work must get approval from the instructor prior to their use.

VII. Course Assignments & Exams

Exams: There are four (4) major exams each worth 100 points (= 400 points total)

Exam #1Wednesday, February 10

Exam #2Wednesday, March 2

Exam #3Wednesday, April 6

Exam #4Wednesday, May 45:00 p.m.Finals week

Each exam has 50 questions, a combination of Multiple Choice and True/False questions.

Scantron sheets are used for exams, so you must bring and use a #2 lead pencil for them.

Papers/Projects: There are two (2) written assignments

1. Behavior Change Project (with 3 parts) – 120 points (18% of the course grade)

Behavior Change Contract20 pointsDue: February 3

Behavior Change Progress Report40 pointsDue: March 16

Behavior Change Project & Tracking Report40 pointsDue: April 27 TOTAL 100 points

Details for this project and its writing requirements are given in class and posted on Blackboard.

2. “Get Personal” Paper – 50 points (8% of the course grade)

More details will be provided in class and on Blackboard, but here are the basics

You will select a topic from choices offered in class

Write a 1-2 page paper on that topic

It is important that you are detailed, concise, and specific to convey your thoughts effectively

Proper grammar and punctuation are expected

Due: Wednesday, January 27

General Paper Writing Requirements:

Put your Name, EXHP 162 – Wednesday 5:30 p.m., and S. Joseph on every paper you turn in

All papers must be typed, 1½ line spacing, 1” margins, in a 12 point Times New Roman font unless otherwise indicated by the instructor

Papers will be turned in on Blackboard under “Journal Entries” as an attachment or directly typed into the journal itself.

Assignments for this course sent by email require permission of the instructor

Submit papers on or before the due date. Late papers will not be accepted.

Use the best English grammar, punctuation, and writing style possible, but most important, be clear, detailed, and understandable.

Citations and references must use APA.

  • If you need writing assistance, you can get help from the Gen Ed Tutoring Center and Writing Room, LARC 251

VIII. Course Assessment & Grades

Course assignments are given in class and also posted on Blackboard. Your grade will be determined by the accumulation of points received for the completion of the course requirements. The course is graded based on this accumulation of points and NOT a grading “curve.” If you achieve a 90% or greater (of the total points for the course), you will receive an “A,” 80%-89.9% is a “B,” 70%-79.9% is a “C,” etc. A grade of C+ or a B+ will be given for those within 1% of a higher grade and a grade of A- or B- for those within 1% of a lower grade.

Course ElementPossible Points % of Final Grade Grading Scale

Four (4) exams @ 100 point each40061% 592 - 650 = A

Behavior Change Project (in 3 parts)10015% 585 - 591 = A-

“Get Personal” Paper50 8% 578 - 584 = B+

Quizzes & In-class Assignments50 8% 527 - 577 = B

Attendance & Participation 50 8% 520 - 526 = B-

TOTAL650 points100 % 514 - 519 = C+

455 - 513 = C

390 - 454 = D

0 - 389 = F

IX. Correspondence

  • Respect, courteousness and professionalism is expected from all students when texting, emailingor contacting the instructor.
  • Text and emails should be written in complete sentences and include a salutation, body and signature.
  • All correspondence, text and emails should pertain only to course material, questions regarding assignments, or to a proposed or scheduled appointment with the instructor sent to ATTN: EXHP 162.

X. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in any form.All cases of dishonesty, cheating, and/or plagiarism will be recorded, kept in your file and may be reported to the Director of Student Judicial Affairs and will result in academic consequences which could include failure of the course and/or academic probation and/or suspension.

XI. Disabilities Act Statement

This University abides by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which stipulates that no student shall be denied the benefits of an education "solely by reason of a handicap." If you have a documented disability that may impact your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations, please see the Disability Resource Coordinator as soon as possible to arrange accommodations. In order to receive accommodations, you must be registered with and provide documentation of your disability to: the Disability Resource Office, which is located in the Library and Academic Resources Center, Suite 169.

XII. Inclusion Statement

Colorado State University – Pueblo is an inclusive institution. The Department of Exercise Science, Health Promotion and Recreation promotes civility and interpersonal respect and has zero tolerance for racism, discrimination, and/or harassment of any kind. Please see the student code of conduct for further information on what behaviors will not be tolerated.

XIII. Gen Ed Tutoring Center & Writing Room

The Gen Ed Tutoring Center provides help with general education courses. One-on-one math tutoring is available on either a walk-in or appointment basis.Tutoring for all other subjects is available by appointment or through group tutoring. Help with any type of writing is also available through the Writing Room.The Gen Ed Tutoring Center and Writing Room are located in LARC 251. Tutoring is available from Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.For more information call (719) 549-2901.

EXHP 162-Personal Health & Wellness, Spring 2016
S. Bruestle-Joseph
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