California State University, Chico

Department of Health and Community Services

HCSV 451- 02 Adolescent Health for Secondary Teachers SPRING 2007

Instructor: Jan Campbell

Office Butte 630

Office Hours: MW 12-2 p.m.

Email: jcampbell@.csuchico.edu

Fax: (530) 898-5107

Mailbox: Department Office: Butte 607

TEXTS:

Arnett, Jeffrey (2007). Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood. 3^rd ed/ Prentice Hall. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.

Course Description:

This course addresses major health issues affecting the adolescent including but not limited to health promotion and disease prevention, nutrition, family life education, sexually transmitted diseases, and substance use and abuse, first aid and CPR. An overview of the California health Instruction Framework for Public Schools is reviewed and can be accessed online .This course fulfills the California State Health Education requirements for a full teaching credential.

Course Objectives:

Analyzes the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual determinants of health with particular reference to adolescents.

Applies health education theory and research to the promotion of optimal health in adolescents.

Analyzes the structure of the health care system as it applies to health needs of adolescents.

Identifies appropriate school and community services for referral of an adolescent with health related problems.

Analyzes multiple factors influencing the adolescent’s dietary practices (economic, cultural, psychological, social) including dietary disorders.

Applies knowledge of basic nutrition to the optimal growth and development of adolescents.

Describes the physiological and psychological benefits of physical fitness for adolescents.

Describes the physiological, psychological, and sociological effects of psychoactive drugs, including alcohol and tobacco, on adolescents.

Selects appropriate drug education and preventive strategies for adolescents.

Describes the physiological and psychosocial components of human reproduction, sexuality, and contraception.

Identifies family life education programs appropriate for adolescent students.

Identifies causes, symptoms, and prevention methods for common adolescent diseases and disorders, including STDs and STIs.

Describes the prevention and control of the major chronic diseases contributing to premature death and disability in the U.S.

Identifies common accidents and prevention strategies that apply to adolescents.

Discusses effects of the environment upon the health of adolescents and ways individuals and groups may promote a healthful environment.

Evaluates selected health products, services, and information sources.

Identifies the purpose of the California Health Framework.

Develops health consciousness and literacy for the nine content areas of health education as presented in the Framework.

Utilizes the Health Framework in the planning and integrating of health information into course disciplines.

Student Reponsibilities:

Attendance: prompt attendance is mandatory. Roll will be taken at each class meeting. Students may miss no more than three sessions without instructor excused absence.

Grading Policy: Final grades will be calculated from scores received on

written examinations, the written semester projects, lesson plan and

completion of CPR certificate.

Proof of CPR completion: completion of red Cross Community CPR card, or EMP American card (MEDIC First Aid), or an American Heart Association BLS Adult and Pediatric Heartsaver copy of the card must be submitted before the last week of school in order to receive a grade for the class. Students who show current proof of CPR training in excess of these requirements (EMT or Paramedic) may submit copies of their cards for credit.

Written papers are due at the beginning of the class period on the date specified. Papers received after that date are then considered late. Papers received after one week late will not be accepted.

Accentuating the Obvious

Please turn off cell phone ring while in class. Text messaging (sending or receiving); eating in class, reading newspapers or other texts, sleeping, or doing homework is inappropriate. Please be respectful of the class members through language (both verbal and body), and/or other signs or gestures. Please do not pop gum, or carry on a conversation with a class member that doesn’t pertain to group work.

Health Project:

From the following suggestions, select 1 project.

Prepare a health video directed toward school use and its potential appeal to students. How would you introduce the video? Does it lend itself to follow up discussion or activities?

Write a 3-5 page typed paper on a specific health problem in middle school or high school students. Provide a minimum of three references from professional journal(s).

Assist in a school health program, inspection, project, seminar, or any other activity related to school health. Write a 3 paged, typed report of your duties, reactions, evaluations, and feelings about the experience.

Critique three California school health texts and provide a typed report of your assessment. Also, be sure to measure the reading and comprehension level. Indicate the positive and negative aspects of these texts.

Research empty calorie foods being sold in vending machines on campus or in the lunchroom. Is there a conflict of interest if the manufacturer of brand name products also donates money or other goods or services to schools or to sports programs? How does the food services protocol justify offering these foods?

How does this relate to the state mandates for middle school/high school today?

Interview 2 of the following: a priest, minister, rabbi, or other spiritual leader, concerning potential conflicts between health education and religious training (e.g. certain contraceptive techniques are unacceptable to various religions. Type a two paged paper about your interviews. Include names, addresses and telephone numbers of these professionals.

Spend a morning or afternoon at a middle or high school. Interview a member of the school staff about how the school attempts to maintain a healthy school environment (sanitation, reduction of accidents, etc.). Type a two paged paper of your findings, questions asked, and what the California Education Code stipulates about these questions. Be sure to add works cited.

Evaluate a health curriculum (School Health Curriculum Project, Staying Healthy, etc, but not the California Framework). Write a 3 page, typed paper detailing your evaluation.

Write a skit, play or fact simile for secondary students that will incorporate health knowledge or is designed to influence students’ attitudes or behaviors toward a specific health issue. Include a paragraph about how you would use this activity.

Attend a public presentation on a health related topic. Take detailed notes (to be turned in) during the presentation, Write a 2 paged typed report using supplementary references if necessary explaining the value of the program for a secondary school teacher.

Produce an instructional videotape dealing with a topic relevant to the health of children. Include resources involving your information.

Write a 2-3 page report in which you evaluate a web based adolescent health information source. Be sure to give the web address and an example of the content found there.

ALL PAPERS MUST BE TYPED AND DOUBLE SPACED, SIZE 12 FONT.

VIDEOS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED.

ALL STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRESENT THEIR WORK TO THE CLASS.

PLEASE DO NOT PLACE PLASTIC COVERS OVER THE REPORTS. STAPLE IN THE UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER OF THE TITLE COVER PAGE. No work, if more than two pages, will be accepted without being stapled.

Homework:

On the syllabus, under each date, is a web site used for information and homework. The summary of the web site will consist of a 1-11/2 page view of your experience with the site. You may click on any facet of the site and indicate if you would use it personally for enhanced information, or professionally (have your students visit). The homework is collected each week at the beginning of class and will be returned the following week. Please indicate the homework title that is the web site title. Homework will be accepted until 5 p.m. of the date due.

Grading:

· Three exams @ 150 points each 450

· One Project 50

· Lesson Plan 100

· Homework/class work (10-13) @10 points each 130

Total possible points 730

90-100% = A

80- 89% = B

70- 79% = C

60- 69% = D