California State University, Chico

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

HCSV 160-01

Personal Health

Instructor: Linda McAfee Bilsborough Office: Butte 630

Days/Times: TR 9:30-10:45 a.m. Butte 229 Email: lbilsborough@csuchico.edu

Dept. Office: Butte 607 898-6661

FAX: (530) 898-5107

Office Hours: TR 9-9:30 a.m.

TR 1:45-2:30 p.m.

Mon. 1:30-2 p.m. Other times by appointment.

Textbook:

Donatelle, Rebecca J., Access to Health, 10^th Edition, Pearson Benjamin Cummings Publishing, San Francisco, CA, 2008.

Catalog Description:

This course is an overview of health related issues and concerns pertinent to college students. The integration of biological, psychological and sociological factors, which affect personal health behavior, are key components of this class. Emphasis is placed on promoting personal responsibility and control of health behavior. Topics include: stress; drugs; sexuality; common diseases; emotional health; nutrition; exercise; and environmental health. This is an approved Area E General Education course.

Course Objectives and Goals:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of health and wellness;
• Recognize how improvements and refinement of the skills and knowledge of personal health will foster gains in well-being;
• Research and apply knowledge to a specific community health issue;
• Analyze and synthesize the theoretical and practical aspects of health and wellness;
• Evaluate the dimensions of health as they affect your life and lifestyle;
• Examine biases, opinions and personal actions related to your health;

Classroom Goals:

• Facilitate an atmosphere of learning, communication and development of knowledge about a variety of health topics
• Present a forum for discussion of current health issues including controversial topics relevant to college students
• Present accurate health information and dispel myths concerning health issues; and
• Provide opportunities for development of group process skills through small group discussion, planning and strategy sessions.

Course Requirements:

• Assigned Reading: Access to Health, 10^th Edition. See syllabus for chapter assignments. California Organ & Tissue Donor Registry website. (www.donatelifecalifornia.org/about/facts/donate_life/) and (www.organdonor.gov)

• Examinations: You will have the joy of taking four examinations. A study guide will be provided prior to each exam. The format for each exam will vary from objective to short answer essay. I will provide Scantron answer sheets for Exams 1-3. You must provide a Number 882 scantron for the final exam.

Class Participation:

Attendance is mandatory. Promptness is appreciated, since late arrivals are disruptive to all. Students may have no more than two unexcused class sessions without being penalized by one full grade reduction.

Classroom Decorum:

You are expected to display respect for the learning process. This includes silencing electronic devices upon entering the classroom, refraining from personal conversation during class and other disruptive behaviors.

Healthy Writes:

You will be responsible for completing two “Healthy Writes”. Each paper will focus upon a specific health theme and be valued at 30 points. Healthy Writes will be graded on your ability to connect a health issue to your life and provide personal insight on the issue. These assignments are graded for grammar, syntax, punctuation and writing style, in addition to depth of content. NO LATE PAPERS.

Methods of Evaluation:

4 examinations @ 100 points each 400

2 Healthy Writes @ 30 points each 60

Nutrition Log 20

Donation Activity 50

C.O.T.D.R. Activity 10

Environmental Health Activity 20

In Class Quick Writes 50 (actual points may vary)

Extra Credit:

One extra credit project may be submitted for a maximum of 15 points. Extra credit activities must be typed double spaced, in a 12 point font. Write up should be approximately 1- 1/12 pages in length. Suggestions for this health-enhancing activity will be discussed in class. Deadline to turn in extra credit is May 6, 2008.

Personal Health Bilsborough

HCSV 160-01 Spring 2008

Course Schedule

WEEK DATE TOPIC(S) ASSIGNMENT(S)*

1 1/29-31 Introduction to Course, Syllabus, Group

Overview of Health Chap. 1

2 2/5-7 Dimensions of health Vote!

Health behaviors/change DUE: Healthy Write #1

Mental health Chap. 2

3 2/12-14 Emotional Health, Psychological Issues

Stress: Cycle, Signs/symptoms, Coping Chap. 3

4 2/19-21 Cycle of Abuse, Gangs

Violent Environments/Cycle Chap. 4

5 2/26 Exam #1 Chap. 1-4

2/28 Relationships/Intimacy Chap. 5

6 3/4-6 Male/Female Anatomy & Function Chap. 6

DUE: Healthy Write #2

7 3/11-13 Pregnancy: Diagnosis, Stages, Issues

Childbirth: Methods, Postpartum DUE: Flyer

3/17-21 Spring Break Enjoy!

8 3/25-27 Nutrition: Guidelines, Nutrients Chap. 8

Dietary Composition Chap. 9-10

9 4/1 Eating Disorders, Weight DUE: Nutrition Log

4/3 Outside Activity-No Class

10 4/8 Exam #2 Chap. 5-10

4/10 Psychoactives: Addiction Chap. 11

11 4/15 Alcohol: Responsibility, Abuse Chap. 12

4/16 or 17 Donor Drive 9-3 DUE: Staff Donor Table

12 4/22-24 Tobacco: Smokeless, Smokeable Chap. 13

Other Illicit Drugs Chap. 14

13 4/29-1 Exam #3 Chap. 11-14

Infectious Diseases: Pathogens Chap. 17

14 5/6-8 Sexually Transmitted Infections

HIV/AIDS

15 5/13 Environmental Presentations Chap. 21

5/15 Consumer/Alternative Medicine Presentations Chap 22, 23

16 5/20 Final: Exam #4 Chap. 17, 21-23

Tues. May 20@12:00-1:50 p.m.

Note: Bring a #882 Scantron to final exam

*Actual schedule may vary slightly.