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College of Arts & Sciences
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University of Phoenix Augusta Campus Syllabus
Whenever there is a question about what assignments are due, please remember this syllabus is considered the ruling document.
Although I will not make any changes in the learning objectives of the course, there will be modification of the weekly assignments that vary from the published UOP curriculum. This means that my assignments will differ from those in the course curriculum module that you downloaded. PLEASE NOTE: WHATEVER IS IN MY SYLLABUS ALWAYS TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER WHAT IS SPELLED OUT IN THE COURSE MODULE/SYLLABUS (ie weekly assignments, dates, activities).
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

Course Number: SCI/100
Course Title: Paradigms of Health
Group Number: AGUC0909A
Course Start Date: 09/20/2010
Course End Date: 10/18/2010
REQUIRED READING: Students are required to read all materials available at the Course Materials site for this course on http://ecampus.phoenix.edu.

Facilitator Information

Facilitator's Name: Barbara Welcher

Home Telephone Number: (706) 733-5457

Preferred Address (OLS): welb359@email.phoenix.edu

Insel, P. M., & Roth, W. T. (2008). Core concepts in health (10th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill.

All electronic materials are available on your student Web site.
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General Course Description
This course provides an overview of the key components of comprehensive wellness. Based on a preventive model, the course will allow learners to explore choices that promote wellness with goals of living longer and better.
Topics and Objectives
Week One: The Dimensions of Health Explain how the six dimensions of health affect personal health.
Discuss personal choices and habits that promote health.

Week Two: Stress Management Describe the effects of stress on physical and psychological health.
Analyze stress management techniques for personal and professional well being.

Week Three: Physical Fitness and Nutrition Identify lifestyle practices that contribute to healthy weight.
Explain health risks associated with obesity.
Describe the relationship between nutrition and wellness.
Analyze components of a sound fitness program.

Week Four: Healthcare Consumer Skills

Describe measures to prevent infection and strengthen the immune system.
Differentiate between when self-care is appropriate and when professional medical care should be sought.
Compare the various types of healthcare providers and the implications for consumers.

Week Five: Major Diseases
Describe common cardiovascular disorders.
Discuss methods of cancer detection and treatment.
Identify specific actions to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.

Where to Go to Class: Your Course Forums
Main: This is the main forum for the class and is where you may ask questions between class meetings. It has read-and-write access for everyone.
Chat-Room: This is a read-and-write access forum. It is designed as a place to discuss issues not related to the course content.
Course-Materials: This is a read-only forum, which means you can read messages here but cannot send any. This is where I will post the course syllabus and materials.
Learning-Team-A, B, C, D and E: These five Learning Team forums may be used as workrooms for the learning teams. You will be assigned to one of these learning teams.
Individual Forum: You will see one forum with your name on it. This is a private forum, shared only by you and me, the facilitator. Your classmates will not have access to this forum. This is where you will post your individual assignments, and where I will post your feedback. You can also ask questions here. However, if you have general questions about instructions of assignments, please post those in the Main forum, since other students may benefit by that exchange as well.

Policies
For University-wide classroom policies, please see the “Policies” link on the left side of your course rEsource page and for Augusta Campus Specific Policies, see the .pdf document posted in the Course Materials forum. (***Please note that the Late Policy for turning in assignments has been updated as of April 19, 2010. Please read this new policy and be familiar with it***) Faculty and student/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within that link. University policies are subject to change so please be sure to read them at the beginning of each class as it may have changed since your last class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities it is important you read the policies governing your current class modality.
The Policies and Procedures listed here in the syllabus are in addition to those listed in the University of Phoenix Catalog and are specific to this course and this faculty. Students are responsible for adherence to all Policies and Procedures outlined in the University of Phoenix Catalog, the Augusta Campus Course-Specific Policy Standards, and those listed here.
Course-Specific Policies
Attendance and Participation is a part of your grade. All students are expected to attend all class sessions, complete weekly discussion questions and/or self-assessments, and participate in learning team meetings as scheduled. Failure to participate in these activities will result in the loss of participation points. Students who arrive late or leave early will lose participation points based on the percentage of class missed. Excuses (valid or not) do not replace participation points.
Breaks will be given at a time deemed appropriate by the facilitator based on the classroom activities scheduled for that evening. When necessary, students may leave the room outside of scheduled breaks; however, if the student is gone for more than 15 minutes of scheduled classroom time, participation points will be forfeited.
In addition, inappropriate laptop and cell phone usage (i.e., during class time) will result in the loss of participation points. Cell phones may only be used during breaks and preferably outside of the classroom as others may use the break time for additional class discussion. Laptops must remain closed during lectures and should only be used when necessary for in-class assignments and learning team time. The use of laptops for in-class note-taking will be tolerated on an person-by-person basis. Internet browsing during class time will result in revocation of note-taking privileges.
Assignment Submission, Format, and Grading: All written assignments submitted for a grade must be in APA format. Title pages should be correctly formatted and papers should be written in proper essay format with clear thesis statements and topic sentences. Grammar and spelling will be graded. Papers will not be graded if not accompanied by an original plagiarism report. Assignments with their Turn-it-in Plagiarism Report (in html format) should be posted to the appropriate forum for submission.
Where to Submit Your Assignments
Assignment Section: This is where you will submit all formal assignments. Navigate to the Assignments link on eCampus. Locate the link to submit your assignment as an attachment.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated. An original Turn-it-in report in html format must be submitted with every written assignment posted for a grade. Reports pasted into a Word document will not be accepted. Any work determined by the facilitator to contain plagiarism will trigger an academic alert and investigation by UOPX administration.
Feedback on Assignments will be made directly on the assignment within 5 days. Assignments will be returned in the same forum they were submitted with detailed feedback from the facilitator. Grades will be sent to individual forums once posted.
Late Assignments and Incompletes: Assignments must be submitted by 6:00 pm on the night it is due. Any weekly assignment not submitted on the night it is due must be submitted the next day by 12 mid-night; Eastern Standard Time to receive a grade.
While Learning Team members generally receive the same grade on assignments, there are times when learning team members may be awarded different grades for an assignment. Students are expected to alert their Learning Team members immediately if they will not be available for participation so that the team can substitute for the missing teammates. However, if a crucial deliverable for the Learning Team is unaccounted for because of a particular member’s unexcused absence, I reserve the right to reduce the score, or issue a zero for the team member(s) responsible. This is not meant as an excuse to disregard a group work; this is merely an insurance policy. All team members should invest in making sure assignments are done on time and as agreeably assigned.

Point Values for the Course Assignments Individual (70%) Week One | | Class Participation | 20 | Individual Assignment: Personal Health Assessment Paper | 10 | Week Two | | Individual Assignment: Stress Effects and Management Report | 10 | Week Three | | Individual Assignment: Nutrition and Fitness Presentation | 10 | Week Four | | Individual Assignment: Consumer Resource Chart | 5 | Week Five | | Team Assignment: Major Disease Presentation | 15 | End of Course Survey (WEEK FIVE) | 0 | | | All Weeks- TEAM (30%) | | Discussion Questions in Team Forum (ALL WEEKS) | 10 | Weekly Reading Quizzes (Weeks 2, 3, &4) | 15 | Team Charter (WEEK TWO ) Logs wks 1-5 | 5 | Point Total | 100 |

NOTE: Each week you will have a quiz on your chapter reading also you will have to answer the question that will be placed in your team forum individually and answer one of your team members question. Week Two you will turn in your Team Charter & Log. A log must be submitted each week. Week Five you will have a movie and Team Presentation.

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The Dimensions of Health

Explain how the six dimensions of health affect personal health.
Discuss personal choices and habits that promote health.
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Readings
* * Read Ch. 1 of Core Concepts in Health. * Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. * Discussion Question Discussion Questions * If wellness and health are more than the absence of disease, how are they defined? How might they be determined for an individual? How might they be measured in a community, or a nation? * What motivates a person to make changes to improve his or her health? * If we have the information about risk factors and approaches to risk reduction, why do some people continue making unhealthy choices? * How much control does a person have over his or her level of health? * What are some contemporary controversies about health promotion? * How do cultural views or customs influence each of the six dimensions of health? Provide at least one example within each dimension. *
Individual Assignment: Personal Health Assessment Paper * * Write a 600- to 700-word paper addressing the following points: *
Identify which three of the six dimensions of health are your strongest.
Describe why you feel the identified three dimensions are your strongest areas.
Choose one of the three remaining dimensions you feel needs improvement. Briefly discuss why that dimension is important for you to address at this time.
Discuss personal choices you could make and habits you could change to improve your health in the domain you identified as a needs improvement area.
Discuss what you want to learn in this course to help you lead a healthy lifestyle. * * Format your paper and references according to APA standards. Notes, there is a rubric that will be used to evaluate this paper. * * Note. While you must be specific in the discussion of your health choices and habits, avoid discussing anything that is of a deeply personal nature. * * Answer the discussion questions in detail and with clarity. Make sure you state the question prior to each answer.

Summary of Week 1 Deliverables Assignment | Individual or Learning Team | Location | Due | Assignments from the Readings: Personal Health Assessment Paper | Individual | Assignment | 6 p.m. night of class | Week One Discussion Question | Individual | Main Forum | 6 p.m. night of class |

Week Two
Stress Management Describe the effects of stress on physical and psychological health.
Analyze stress management techniques for personal and professional well being. ------------------------------------------------- Course Assignments 1. Readings * Read Ch. 2 & 3 and the Eating Disorders section of Ch. 14 of the text. * Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. * Weekly Quiz * Discussion Question Team Forum Discussion Questions * How does stress affect physical wellness? * How do our habits and choices relate to our physical health and our ability to manage stress? * What are some indications that may prompt an individual to consult a professional for assistance with stress or emotional issues? * What are the consequences of avoiding stress management? Consider all six dimensions of wellness. * What are some resources in your community to help a person reduce or manage stress? * What recommendations would you offer to help a person with emotional resilience? *
Individual Assignment: Stress Effects and Management Report * * Select from the text a stress management technique that you have never tried. * * Practice the selected technique for two days as you consider the following questions: *
How effective was the technique in reducing your stress?
Would you be inclined to use that technique again?
Would you recommend it to others? * * Imagine that your company has announced an upcoming onsite wellness program and your manager has asked you to submit a proposal for a stress management technique. * * Complete the Stress Management Proposal located on the student Web site. Integrate materials from the Week Two readings and the data collected from implementing the stress management technique in your personal life. * * 4. Team Assignment: Team Charter/ Log *
Answer the discussion questions in detail and with clarity. Make sure you state the question prior to each answer.

Summary of Week 2 Deliverables Assignment | Individual or Learning Team | Location | Due | Discussion Question in Team Forum | Enter Individual | Main Forum | 6 p.m. night of class | Stress Effects and Management Report (WEEK 2) | Individual | Assignment Area | 6 p.m. night of class | Assignments from the Readings: Week Three Quiz | Individual | In-CLASS | 6 p.m. night of class | Team Charter & Log | Team Form | Team Forum | 6 p.m. night of class |

Week Three Physical Fitness and Nutrition * Identify lifestyle practices that contribute to healthy weight. * Explain health risks associated with obesity. * Describe the relationship between nutrition and wellness. * Analyze components of a sound fitness program. ------------------------------------------------- Course Assignments 1. Readings * Read Ch. 12–14 of the text. * Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. * Discussion Question Team Forum * Weekly Quiz Discussion Questions * Is obesity a disease? Why or why not? * How can we increase the fitness level of the U.S. population? * What actions would you suggest be taken to improve the quality of the average U.S. diet? * What does it mean to have a balanced diet? * What are some myths associated with diet and exercise? * How does the role of food choice and eating relate to the six dimensions of wellness? *
Individual Assignment: Nutrition and Fitness Presentation * * Prepare a 10 minute oral presentation with PP 12-15 slides *
Explain your current fitness and nutritional habits. Also, briefly explain some of the health risks associated with obesity.
Identify and describe three new fitness habits that you could reasonably incorporate into your lifestyle. How could these new habits improve your health?
Identify and describe three new nutritional habits that you could reasonably incorporate into your lifestyle. How could these new habits improve your health?
Discuss how each new habit would promote healthy weight.
Discuss how each new habit would benefit your health in general. * * Format your paper and references according to APA standards. Notes, there is a rubric for Week Three that will be used to evaluate this paper. * * Answer the discussion questions in detail and with clarity. Make sure you state the question prior to each answer. *
Summary of Week 3 Deliverables Assignment | Individual or Learning Team | Location | Due | Discussion Questions in Team Forum | Enter Individual | Main | 6 p.m. night of class | Nutrition and Fitness Presentation | Individual | In-Class | 6 p.m. night of class | Assignments from the Readings: Week Three Quiz | Individual | In-CLASS | 6 p.m. night of class |

Week Four Healthcare Consumer Skills * Describe measures to prevent infection and strengthen the immune system. * Differentiate between when self-care is appropriate and when professional medical care should be sought. * Compare the various types of healthcare providers and the implications for consumers. ------------------------------------------------- Course Assignments * 1. Readings * * Read Ch. 17 & 21 of the text. * Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. * Discussion Question Team Forum 1. Discussion Questions * What are the routes of transmission of infectious disease? * What factors in current society increase or decrease the rates of infectious diseases and the transmission of infectious diseases? * What is the difference between allergy, inflammation, and infection? What effect would those differences have on the actions of a consumer? * How can a consumer evaluate healthcare information and sort fact from fallacy? * Why have many healthcare professionals dismissed the value of alternative therapies? * Many people consider natural remedies like supplements, herbs and holistic therapies as safe. Why may this assumption be incorrect? What approaches can a consumer take to minimize hazards? * How can you better partner with your doctor and other healthcare providers to improve your health? * * Having taken this course, how will you as a healthcare consumer continue to expand your knowledge base to better take care of yourself and your family? What are you doing that is different as a result of the information you received in this course? Consider all six dimensions of wellness.

Individual Assignment: Consumer Resource Chart/the Consumer Resource Chart located on your student Web site. *

* * Answer the discussion questions in detail and with clarity. Make sure you state the question prior to each answer.
Summary of Week 4 Deliverables Assignment | Individual or Learning Team | Location | Due | Discussion Question in Team Forum | Enter Individual | Main | 6 p.m. night of class | Consumer Resource Chart | Individual | Assignment Section | 6 p.m. night of class | Assignments from the Readings: Week Four Quiz | Individual | In-CLASS | 6 p.m. night of class | | | | |

Week Five Major Diseases * Describe common cardiovascular disorders. * Discuss methods of cancer detection and treatment. * Identify specific actions to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. ------------------------------------------------- Course Assignments 1. Readings * Read Ch. 15 & 16 of the text. * Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. * Weekly Quiz * Discussion Question Team Forum Discussion Questions * * What nutritional choices can an individual make to reduce his or her chances of developing heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, or influenza? * What is the role of government in reducing chronic disease? * What are some contemporary controversies related to heart disease and cancer? * Is the United States a healthy nation? Provide supportive statements for your position. * What are some resources in your community to help individuals who are diagnosed with cancer or heart disease? Discuss what services these agencies provide and whether there is a fee charged to individuals for services. * What are some of the costs to society as a result of the high rates of cancer and heart disease in the United States? Does your employer offer educational events or services to help employees learn about prevention of heart disease or cancer? How effective are these events or services? What could employers do to help employees decrease their risks of heart disease and cancer? * WEEK FIVE ASSIGNMENT * *
Learning Team Assignment: Presentation of a Major Disease * Prepare a 12- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes. Local Campus students must limit oral presentations to 15 minutes. * * Select one topic from each category below for your presentation. *
Cardiovascular disease category: * * High blood pressure * Myocardial infarction (heart attack) * Heart failure * Stroke and TIA (mini-stroke) *
Cancer category: * * Bladder cancer * Breast cancer * Colon and rectal cancer * Kidney (renal cell) cancer * Lung cancer * Pancreatic cancer * * Address the following in your presentation: *
Describe the disease, including how the disease affects the body.
State signs and symptoms that aid in detection of the disease.
Explain the relationships between the disease and nutrition, obesity, and fitness.
Discuss specific actions a person can take to reduce the risk of the selected diseases.
Complete the End of Course Survey. * * Answer the discussion questions in detail and with clarity. Make sure you state the question prior to each answer.

Summary of Week 5 Deliverables Assignment | Individual or Learning Team | Location | Due | Week Five Discussion Question | Individual/TEAM Forum | Main | 6 p.m. night of class | Major Disease Presentation | Team Presentation | In-Class | 6 p.m. night of class | End of Course Survey | Individual | OLS | 6 p.m. night of class | * | | | |
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