I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Personal Health and Wellness
2. Course Prefix & Number:
HLTH 1501
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course is designed to assist the student in establishing a positive attitude toward the principles of healthful living, to promote interest in personal and community health, to evaluate health information correctly and to formulate a suitable program for daily living.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
HLTH 1501 - Personal Health and Wellness
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
HLTH 1501 - Personal Health and Wellness
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
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Name of Institution
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Course Number and Title
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Credits
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Bemidji State University
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HLTH 3200 Personal and Consumer Health
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3
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St. Cloud State University
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HLTH 215. Personal and Community Health
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2
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III. Course Purpose
3. Other - If this course does NOT meet criteria for #1 or #2 above, it may be used for the purpose(s) selected below:
AA Degree Fitness for Life Course
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills in small group discussions on issues of personal health. |
| Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Explore decision making process with personal decisions on issues of personal health. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
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Expected Outcome
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MnTC
Goal Area
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Demonstrate insight and understanding of health care choices.
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Become an intelligent consumer of health information and services by reviewing decision making models of health promotion.
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Develop personal wellness philosophy and lifestyle with an emphasis on prevention.
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Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelatedness of global issues to the environment and personal health.
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Discuss new ideas, concepts and current event on health promotion.
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V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
1. Health in a Changing Society
- Health and Wellness
- Health-Related Behavior Choices
- Understanding Health-Related Behavior Change
- The Health Belief Model
- Creating a Behavior Change Plan
2. Health Challenges in a Changing Society
- Being an Informed Consumer
3. Facing Current Health Concerns
- Your Family Health History
- You and Your Genes: The Basics of Heredity
- DNA and Genes
- The Inheritance of Genetic Disorders
- The Role of Genes in Health, Personality, and Behavior
4. Mental Health and Stress
- The Brain's Role in Mental Health and Illness
- Mental Disorders and Treatment
- Psychotherapy
- Medications
5. What Is Stress?
- Acute Stress and Chronic Stress
- Stress and Your Health
- The General Adaptation Syndrome
- Health Effects of Stress
6. Spirituality in Everyday Life
- Happiness and Life Satisfaction
- Enhancing Your Spirituality
- Meditation
- Journaling
- Retreat
- The Arts
7. Living Your Values
- Health Benefits of Spirituality
- Spirituality and Community Involvement
- Service Learning
- Volunteering
- Social Activism and the Global Community
8. Nature and the Environment
9. Death and Dying
- Stages of Dying and Death
- Healthy Grieving
- End-of-Life Decisions
10. Sleep and Your Health
- The Structure of Sleep
- Sleep Disorders
- Getting a Good Night's Sleep
11. Nutrition
- Understanding Nutritional Guidelines
- Types of Nutrients
- Water—The Unappreciated Nutrient
- Carbohydrates—Your Body's Fuel
- Protein—Nutritional Muscle
- Fats—A Necessary Nutrient
- Minerals—A Need for Balance
- Vitamins—Small but Potent Nutrients
- Other Substances in Food: Phytochemicals
- Planning a Healthy Diet
- Food Safety and Technology
12. Fitness
- Benefits of Physical Activity and Exercise
- Guidelines for Physical Activity and Exercise
- Components of Health-Related Fitness
- Cardiorespiratory Fitness
- Muscular Strength and Endurance
- Physical Activity for Life
- Making a Commitment to Change
- Body Weight and Body Composition
- Body Mass Index
- Body Fat Percentage
- Body Fat Distribution
13. Health Issues Related to Overweight and Obesity
- What Factors Influence Your Weight?
- Genetic and Hormonal Influences
- Gender and Age
- Dieting and Obesity
- The Diet Industry
- The Medical Approach
- The Problem of Underweight
- Body Image
- Eating Disorders
- Factors Contributing to Eating Disorders
- Diagnosing Eating Disorders
- Treating Eating Disorders
14. Alcohol and Tobacco
- Understanding Alcohol Use
- Effects of Alcohol on the Body
- Alcohol Absorption
- Alcohol Metabolism
- Acute Alcohol Intoxication
- Blackouts
- Hangovers
- Health Risks of Alcohol Use
- Alcohol Misuse, Abuse, and Dependence
- Treatment Options
15. Understanding Tobacco Use
- Who Smokes? Patterns of Tobacco Use
- Nicotine Addiction
- Tobacco Marketing and Advertising
- Effects of Tobacco Use on Health
- Short-Term Effects
- Long-Term Effects
- Benefits of Quitting
- Effects of Environmental Tobacco Smoke
- Quitting and Treatment Options
- Medications to Quit Smoking
16. Drugs
- Who Uses? Patterns of Illicit Drug Use
- Types of Drugs
- Drug Misuse and Abuse
- Effects of Drugs on the Body
- Drug Dependence
- Effects of Drugs on the Brain
- Drugs of Abuse
- Central Nervous System Stimulants
- Central Nervous System Depressants
- Opioids
- Hallucinogens
- Inhalants
- Cannabinoids
17. Relationships and Sexual Health
- Healthy Relationships
- Love and Intimacy
- Sexual Anatomy and Functioning
- Varieties of Sexual Behavior and Expression
- Reproductive Choices
- Choosing a Contraceptive Method
- Unintended Pregnancy
- Deciding to Become a Parent
- Adoption
- Infertility: Causes and Treatment Options
- Pregnancy and Prenatal Care
- Childbirth
- Labor and Delivery
- Newborn Screening
18. Infectious Diseases
- The Body's Defenses
- The Immune System
- Risk Factors for Infection
- Vaccination Controversies
19. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- HIV/AIDS
- Bacterial STDs
- Viral STDs
- Other STDs
- Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases
20. Cardiovascular Disease
21. Cancer
- Types of Cancer
- Risk Factors for Cancer
- Common Cancers
- Cancer Screening
- Cancer Treatments
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation
- Injury and Violence
- Motor Vehicle Safety
- Recreational Safety
- Home Safety
- Work Safety
- Violence: Working Toward Prevention
- Preventing Violence