Holly Hammons Vallivue High School [email protected] Room 244 College of Southern Idaho Health and Wellness PHYE 155 Syllabus and Topical Course Outline Fall/Spring 2011-2012

Course Description

This course provides an overview of current health topics relevant to students. It stimulates awareness of personal health decisions and their relationship to optimal self-care patterns and lifestyles. Monday -Friday 1st semester, 2nd semester

Course Objectives PHYSICAL WELLNESS: STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:  list and describe the six essential nutrients, read a food label  explain the my pyramid  understand the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and the key components to managing a healthy weight  understand the energy balance equation  understand the importance of physical activity  list the health - related components of fitness  put together a personalized exercise program  understand how a healthy diet and exercise can maintain a healthy heart, protect against some cancers, and improve immunity function  evaluate the role of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and other addictive behaviors in their life and identify the risk factors for abuse  list strategies for protecting themselves from STD’s  discuss the symptoms, risks, and treatments for the other major STD’s SOCIAL WELLNESS: STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:  explain the qualities that help people develop intimate relationships  describe different types of love relationships and the stages they often go through  identify common challenges of forming and maintaining intimate relationships  explain some elements of healthy and productive communication

Revision date: 4/4/18 1  list some characteristics of successful families and some potential problems families face SPIRITUAL WELLNESS: STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:  understand the difference between spiritual wellness and religion  reflect on what are their personal values and purpose in life  understand that a spiritually well person focuses on the positive aspects of life EMOTIONAL WELLNESS: STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:  describe what it means to be psychologically healthy  explain how to develop and maintain a positive self-concept and healthy self- esteem  discuss the importance of an optimistic outlook, good communication skills, and constructive approaches to dealing with loneliness and anger  describe common psychological disorders  list the warning signs of suicide, alcoholism and drug addiction  describe the different types of help available for psychological problems  explain what stress is and the common sources of stress  describe techniques for preventing and managing stress

Instructional Philosophy Students are responsible for knowing the class rules. Students will be expected to work together on some projects. Students will be evaluated based on individual and group work. Students will be required to research and to draw upon academic skills in math, science, language arts and technology. ALL participants in the classroom (students, teacher, and guests) have VALUE and deserve RESPECT at all times.

Units of Study  Physical, Mental, and Social aspects  Self image/Self esteem  Nutrition  Drug abuse/Std/s Research and presentation  Life Cycle o Conception to Birth o Childhood/Adolescence o Young Adulthood o Marriage and Family o Aging and Death

Grading Students will be graded on a point system based on the following required work.  Class participation (must be present to get participation points)  Notebook (terminology and articles)  Class assignments (worksheets, projects, and research)  Quizzes and Unit tests  Late Assignments: -25% first day, -50% second day, -75% third day, 0 fourth day.

Revision date: 4/4/18 2  If student is absent on Test day, they will take the test on the day they return to class.  Semester test = 10% of total grade.

Textbooks and Required Materials

Textbook used: Glencoe Health 2011 ISBN: 978-0-07-891328-0 Items needed: 3 ring binder, paper, writing utensil, highlighters.

CLASS CONDUCT/RULES  Be on time.  Come to class prepared and ready to learn.  Be ready to stay the entire hour.  School Policies Apply here!  If you have an excused absence, check with me for your make up assignments.  Stay in your seat until the bell rings.  DO WHAT IS RIGHT!!!

DISCIPLINE POLICIES: If you can not follow the rules set by the school and for the classroom, or you are preventing others from learning, we will follow this procedure: 1. Verbal warning. 2. Teacher student conference. 3. Letter or phone call home to parent/guardian. 4. Step procedures will follow as stated in student handbook.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: All work submitted by a student must represent his/her own ideas, concepts, and current understanding. Cheating or plagiarism in any form is unacceptable and violations may result in disciplinary action.

Drop Policy: The student is responsible to drop the course. A student may drop a course or all courses prior to the end of late registration (first Friday of the semester) without a “W” being recorded on the student’s official transcript. A student initiated drop after the late registration period is considered a withdrawal, and results in the grade of “W”. (Students may drop courses online until the end of the late registration period. In order to withdraw from one or more courses following late registration, a completed registration form is required. Instructions on the form indicate when a signature of instructor and/or Financial Aid advisor is required. The completed form may be submitted to Admissions & Records or any off-campus center.) NOTE: Students may withdraw from courses until 75% of the course meetings have elapsed. Students must withdraw themselves if they decide not to complete the class. Students who stop attending yet do not drop/withdraw from the class will get a failing grade (or whatever grade they earned). After 75% of the term has elapsed (12th week of the semester for fall and spring full-semester classes) students cannot initiate a drop/withdrawal. Students will be issued a grade after this deadline.

Revision date: 4/4/18 3 Revision date: 4/4/18 4